You should not buy a home unless you are going to live in the same place for 10+ years. Especially if you get a rent controlled apartment, owning a home does no

You should not buy a home unless you are going to live in the same place for 10+ years. Especially if you get a rent controlled apartment, owning a home does not make financial sense in the bay area. The other big thing to help with home ownership is to get married. With double the income it is a lot easier to save for a downpayment.