If we started seeing insane price growth due to the lending practices, then I'd think "bubble".

I even was diagnosed with a learning disability in math, despite that I believe with patience and step by step process that I will understand whatever math formula that's needed for any task, it might take a little while to get it but it will come through.

Jobs, good commute, income levels, rent vs own percentage, urban vs more rural areas, population growth, etc are many of the things most will look into.

Not an easy task in SoCal even if u had the cash.  

Should I settle down with the rent and keep the house assuming it will appreciate or sell it and invest the equity somewhere (btw I am assuming real estate growth in nearby Neighbourhood would be same).

They've told me that rates go up because the country is seeing growth.  

Lots in Boulder are very expensive, due to the very tight growth limits.

Are you looking for growth?

Many families, including my own, have gone for decades barely scraping by on what we can, many years taking losses because of poor growth and low prices.

yes have been browsin and asking questions on the other sections of the forums, by area specific info i ment market values of specific areas, vacancy rates, growth rates of certain areas, that type of thing.