I'm under thirty and bought a place in San Francisco this year using my own savings from my paychecks. No, I'm not being crushed by my mortgage either. It's def

I'm under thirty and bought a place in San Francisco this year using my own savings from my paychecks. No, I'm not being crushed by my mortgage either. It's definitely achievable, just need to work hard and save your money. Costs are higher here but wages are almost much higher than anywhere else so it's not as terrible as it seems. The Mercury News publishes this same article every 5 years despite home prices continuing to push higher over the long-term.