[seanmcdirmid]

> Older generations (even Gen X) will flaunt how great it is that their house went up by X% in the last 5 years.

We really don't though. If we sell our house, we have to buy another, and they have risen in price also. Basically, buying into the home market allows you to just keep your head above water, you can't actually get rich unless you sell your house and move to a cheaper real estate market, or you decide to speculate in property outside of your primary residence.