It is the idea that we should be locked up for crimes that we personally commit and that we should not be help accountable for the sins of our fathers(historically a prevalent idea in many societies).

Mortgage rates are at a historic low.

There are also societal issues - historically, women had to be more concerned with reserving assets for the future in case the male died and she was left raising children on her own - and discrimination issues, wherein a lot of people assume the woman is in a secondary role (I see this in my own office with how some men interact with my female employees) - and early childhood issues - how many women are taught to "take risks" at an early age? 

@Nati AdlerI agree with @Remington Lyman, based on historical data, from the American Community Survey, for the past 5 year, property values have not risen in the Euclid area. 

I came across much lower than expected historical property taxes for them and was surprised.

Rhode Island has cheaper housing then MA in general but unemployment in RI is historically higher then MA. 

This listing is in a growing suburb of a top 25 metro market and, while historically it's been considered to be on the wrong side of the tracks, more growth is being forced into the area from the city. 

Part of that is due to the very slow recovery of the nation’s homebuilders, who began rebuilding their businesses after the historic housing crash mostly in the move-up and luxury markets.On the bright side, builders are well-positioned to increase profits thanks to the shortage of existing homes for sale.

That's certainly a possibility, but historically recessions don't always go that way. 

While interest rates are at historical lows, closing fees are at historical highs...everyone has their hands in your pockets.