In article , Frank wrote:

A 2000 square foot, three bedrom house on a nice 1/4 acre lot is common
here; in Europe, that's a palace mostly for the aristocracy. Our
aristocracy is based on merit, not bloodlines.

You may want to be a little careful here. That house you describe is no
longer affordable unless you have 2 wage earners.

oh please, that house is certainly affordable on one income.
Many people do it.

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Bob Noel