The supply/demand curve works in favor of home ownership, especially in land locked areas, since there's only so much area to build on. In an area like Kansas

The supply/demand curve works in favor of home ownership, especially in land locked areas, since there's only so much area to build on. In an area like Kansas City or Des Moines, it's not as good since the city can annex the cornfields that surround it. Yes taking on debt is risk, but so is everything else in life. Driving, charging a credit card, eating at chipotle, etc.