I care because my family situation is different from what it was 11 years ago when I bought my house. Trouble is, houses like I would upgrade to have appreciated much faster than what my starter home has, and we are single income, so I am stuck too.

Don't get me wrong, I'm thankful I'm on the bottom rung of the home ladder, but it would be nice to get a different layout and lot style than my current that doesn't meet my needs quite so well.