Well, if you want something bad enough, you make cuts where needed. Sounds like he needs to either find a higher paying job, sell his house and move into an apartment or quit bitchin. Owning a house is not a right contrary to growing popular beliefs...
Three years ago we sold a condo in CA to a schoolteacher. Her principle, interest, taxes, and condo fee were to total $1850 per month. We had been getting $1300 for rent.
The state of CA had a program to help teachers afford housing..and she barely qualified.
We sold because we thought the market was starting down and the unit is now worth 30% less. She should have stayed renting. Many nearby units are now in foreclosurer.