I feel like I’m the only 30+ person who doesn’t have a house?

me: I feel like I’m the only 30+ person who doesn’t have a house?
Every one of my peers seems to be able to be living in their own nice home and I am living in a crappy apartment complex and I have just under $ 3000 saved for a down payment on a home but it feels like I am nowhere near being able to afford my own home. I am 30 and I have a husband and baby. I feel like our own home is a dream come true that will never “come true”. I have never lived in a house. Even growing up, I lived with my parents in apartments and rented places. A house feels like a fairy tale, like an adult version of Disney World. I feel depressed about it, especially when I visit friends and they are even younger than I am and they live in really nice houses. I just wish I could have my own house.
How is it that decades ago people could afford houses on just the father’s salary but nowadays everyone is in debt and has mortgages with both parents working their a**es off..? Sorry I guess I just need to rant a bit. I realize it’s not the end of the world and I am really grateful for all the good things I have. I know some people have it worse than I do and I should be happy with what I have.

Answers and Views:

Answer by mikemike
At least you don’t live with your parents

Answer by Ichiban
Why is it so important that you own your own house? It isn’t the be all and end all of a happy life.

Answer by C Pinkston
I understand how you feel. I’m in pretty much the same boat. It’s particularly tough now because you KNOW that this is the best time to buy a house, and that if you can’t afford one now… chances are you’ll never be able to…

This is more of an indulgence in self-pity and sympathy than an answer, but…

Answer by Makkie
Because decades ago, the salaries were closer to the standards of living.
If I brought home 500 dollars a week, and my rent was 500 per month, that was do-able. Now you need two paychecks because of inflation, taxes and GREED in some cases. Matter of fact, most Mortgages are cheaper than rent today. Go figure.
You can also blame the stinking real estate agents for jacking up the prices of houses just so they can get their cut or fee’s higher as well.
Don’t feel too bad, I am ahead of you and the only one out of my family and friends who does not own my own home. But mine was due to Divorce for Domestic Violence, so…other than what I have mentioned, I see no other reasons.

I wish you my best, and hope someday you get your dream house, it’s not too late for you.
Makkie