I can sure speak to this short article. Over the years, Cheryl and I have bought and sold six homes. Four in Texas and three here in Colorado. We purchased our current home in October of 2015. It has literally doubled in value over the last eight years. With no effort on our part, a $400,000 investment is now worth over $800,000. A gain of $400,000 in our net worth, with no effort. That, in its self, is pretty impressive. But, it's way more than the appreciation. How about the tax benefits. How about it's where we live. Not a stock certificate. And, it's ours, No landlord can take it away from us. My advice to all young adults is to buy a home as soon as you can. Make it your number one priority. In the long run, you will be so much ahead