I was considering it because I expect inflation to be high when I planned on it. I didn't expect the economic condition to turn as it did. High inflation = high interest rates to curb inflation.
It isn't my fault. Several homes in the area have been foreclosed. While that isn't my fault, it hurts me. I was reading an article on this issue a while back and thought the guy was exaggerating. But no. I paid $118 for the house, owe $111.6 and house is worth $110. That is according to one place that updates their metrics monthly. Those with longer lags have it higher...one place has it at $120.