Chapter 4 Curiosities

In general, I would say to not worry. Inflation has been rough, but generally speaking those that work, avoid debt, and live within their means are able to buy housing. Think of it this way - someone has to be buying these houses for these prices. That said though, many young adults have saddled themselves with debt to achieve degrees that do not increase their earning potential, and live well outside of their means (using debt to do so), so of course they are going to whine on the internet. I should add, yes, many goods and services have been increasing at rates above the rate of inflation, but much of this is due to government policies (overregulation, local policies preventing affordable housing, etc.). Even then, many young adults have found themselves able to move up the economic ladder and find a place of their own so long as they follow the advice I outlined above.