But thats not what parent's comment was about either. And even yours seems to be about not overextending yourself so that you have disposable income/capital to

But thats not what parent's comment was about either. And even yours seems to be about not overextending yourself so that you have disposable income/capital to do more with. Is that the crux of your argument? Maybe the general disagreement here comes from an inequality vein. You know, McMansions are nothing to brag about, they aren't like... real ... mansions. Just cookie cutter larger homes that are dime a dozen.