"Struggling Dad Questions Feasibility of Saving for Housing Market Amidst Rising Prices"

A 40-year-old father who has bought and sold three homes in the past is struggling to save enough for a house in the current housing market. Despite earning a combined income of $200,000 and having advanced degrees, the family is priced out of homeownership due to skyrocketing home prices and mortgage rates. They are now renting a smaller space for twice the cost of their previous mortgage. The father expresses frustration at the difficulty of saving for a down payment and the increasing costs of essentials like childcare. He feels that the American Dream of homeownership has been taken away from him despite following the recommended steps for success.