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klarek says

I didn’t say anything sucks. Post-purchase rationalization is a psychological phenomenon. I make mention of this, that housing prices are unsustainably high, or that renting is a valid alternative to owning…. and you assume that there is something wrong with me. That is funny. Don’t assume somebody is unhappy just because you’re living in a fantasy world and they refuse to validate it for you.

Do you really think you aren't overly negative? You make Eeyore look like Richard Simmons.

I hope you're happy. Now get on with your life and make that home your nest. And yes, I hope you don't lose your job or get sick or divorced, or have to move under duress. But this is all a fact of life. and not a bubble that real estate agents created. Companies downsize, businesses do away with pensions, people get sick and have no insurance. Those are real issues that get me mad too. Oh - and make sure you stay 30 or 40, but never get to 50 cuz you'll be out of a job that (if you're lucky) you gave everything to and lost because your too old...

But what are you gonna do? Sit around and write comments on blogs about how everybody is getting screwed and soulless wannabes are taking over?

Go for a hike and love your family...

I'm another Bull who was a former bear ( Check my posts/comments more than few years back).

I just love going to my house, sitting in the yard , Planting Toamtoes and veggies. Could not be more happier.

"Zillow appraisal is 750-830K"

- Don't trust Zillow to be an appraisal. It just gives you an idea. If your house is by HT power lines or major road or in a cul-de-sac, Zillow price does not reflect that part. They go by living space, lot size, age of house and all that stuff that has no price variance based on location. Also, the school scores is above 930. That affects the price a lot. Especially in Cambrian where one side of the street may have 930 plus school scores and another side under a school with 800 plus. If the house is not on a major road and not near HT power lines, I guess it is a good buy.