Seriously I am happy , I missed the boat around 2002 intentionaly. Why. I didnt purchase an over priced crap.
I am happy, i am not tied to a region. I am flexible to move any where for a job. I am not worried , if i get a pink.I have enough downpayment for a million house and get the loan. This doesnt mean, that i am even going to consider buying anything more than 350K in next few years. I am a happy renter with eating out almost everyday.
Well on the contrary, i dont have a 3500 sqft home. I dont pay AC bills of 300. Or even a HOA of 300 Or even a property tax, or even a maintainence fee or even a charge for alarm . Yes you may consider me living cheap. But i consider it as my savings for retirement and not looking for social security.
If you are saying buying is good based on numbers, then there are many respectable people on this site who will answer you specifically.
If you are saying buying is good, just because you bought it, then deal with people like me. We can always talk crap.