[therotman]

I wouldn't do it yet- you have no family so don't really need a house. Even if prices stabilize where they are at now they are not going to go up anytime soon.

Just save up some cash and buy a house down the road. You will be much happier owning a house than a condo- wait until you have enough money for that. I have owned both in southern california and rent in oregon now instead. You don't want kids in a condo when that time comes either. get a house.

besides, if you get married your wife will just want to sell it and buy a place she wants.