and the number 2 fastest growing home market in the country is...

[Nikuk]

@JustinH

Not to mention the serious tax advantages of owning real estate, over other investments. Write off all the taxes, depreciation, and mortgage interest, even if the house goes up a point or two in value, its all gravy.

Make sure youspeakwith your tax advisor… as IIRC only X number of homeownership expense are deductible - like on your main home and 1 other, or something.