>1. Not being introduced to the breadth of options that are available Pretty sure most americans have experience living in apartments before they buy. I am jus

>1. Not being introduced to the breadth of options that are available Pretty sure most americans have experience living in apartments before they buy. I am just too old now to live below a toddler who decides 3 am is a good time to burn some calories running around. It has nothing to do with 'status' , i just want peace and a good night of sleep. I don't agree with your analysis that people don't want to live in dense house because of they are brainwashed with "american dream"