Reply #17: My home is in a small subdivision in the countryside

[wain]

Not a fancy, big box house, but about 1800 sq feet on 3/4 acre of land. It's a little bit of both worlds - away from the suburb sprawl but close enough to community. However, we are beginning to experience growth in the area, increased taxes and a MacDonald's opened up nearby. Civilization is beginning to catch up out here!

I wish you the best in finding your own home. There's nothing like it. One of the real issues (largely ignored by politicians) is the increase in the cost of housing over the last 30 years. Owning your own home used to be one of the American dreams. Thirty years ago a young couple could afford to buy a modest home on a single income and raise a family. Not any more. Moreover, it's hard to find an area where builders are putting up "starter" homes.