This is ONE reason why for the next two decades there will be a surplus of houses on the market and the real reason why home values won't go up for many years (other than devaluation of your money). Owning your own home is a good idea if you aren't of the opinion you might make money on it.

You've Got It. Now, Can You Sell It? - MarketWatch

For baby boomers, downsizing is proving harder than they thought.