I built my home in 1990, no way could I buy it today.

Yes, since I only bought in 2021, I wouldn't (though I love it), but I could.
I could not - nor would I buy back my very first home in San Mateo, CA.

Yeah. But I'm not in the market to buy my house LOL

We have a serious affordability problem in our market. The average price of a home in Montgomery County, Maryland is about $600,000. Single family homes in Kentlands, our home community, are in the $1m+ range.

Even at today's prices we could buy all the hoes we have owned. At today's prices I would not. Some are 2.5 times or more than we originally paid. One home would be easier to buy today since the original mortgage rate was 17.9% on a 15 year amortization. 

It would be much harder. I was talking to someone tonight who said they can't afford to move back to our area. 

We all know that opinionists are everywhere, John and I would appreciate knowing where the survey was conducted, the age group of the people they polled, financial status of the group, etc.. 

The answer to your question is yes. According to homebot (LOL), our house is worth $185K. 

Yes I could.  I wouldn't be very happy about the numbers, but I could.

Since we just bought it in November, I suppose I could!

No I could not. Prices increased quite a bit since before the pandemic which is when we built (2nd half 2019). It's more than doubled in value since then.

Yes and I'm looking to buy a few more this year too.

Doubtful, but I would have to put some numbers together to see what could be done.

Given my home is free and clear, Yes! If I was out shopping for a home with a minimal down payment, I could afford it... but I wouldn't want to pay that much of my monthly income for a house payment.

I could, but not that I want to. I saw that article and I totally believe it based on what my own clients purchased in the past.

I/We have always lived modestly John Juarez , in fact when we bought our home we were both unemployed. We both had good good credit and had no problem purchasing the house.

Yes, I could.  However, I would not.  If I were to pay that price for a home I would not buy again in CA. 

Yes, but I wouldn't want that much mortgage because it would hurt my savings ability.

I could but not sure if I would want to buy it at todays price.  

In a nice neighborhood, with location perks, the expense to purchase is now about the have & the have nots. The greed is here & in the many subjects too

Yes.

     In small rural markets, home ownership pricing and cost of living are not sky high and climbing. In populated areas with too many people, the question is not just could you afford to buy today but would you?

     Too high and out of reach house prices makes folks get out, unfold the road map. To start their online search to look to other areas for an affordable relocation move.

     Quality of life... how high is that where you live now? A 20 year old home buyer has a different gotta have, don't want list then a 60 year old.

I could not buy my house in today's market.  We have a 2.25% mortgage and the house is up a half million dollars since we purchased it.

I wonder if I could buy a house now but glad I invested in my house in 1998