As for other degradations the weight of which is so crushing to Myers, name some. America is one of the most affordable property markets in the Western world. I was amazed to discover, back in the first summer of the Bush presidency, that a three-bedroom air-conditioned house in Crawford, Texas, could be yours for 30,000 bucks and, if that sounds a bit steep, a double-wide on a couple of acres would set you back about $6,000.
If all you can afford is a mobile home, you won't be set back much. But wowza - a three bedroom air-conditioned house for $30,000 is so 70s. America is the coolest property market country on earth.
"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." -Manuel II Paleologus
I was talking to my cousin in Oklahoma and was stunned at the price she said she gave for the old "homestead." Stone house, 3 bedrooms & finished attic, "only" a couple of acres. Less than what I paid for my house 35 years ago.You couldn't put enough air conditioners in that house to bring the price up to $30,000. Amazing.
Not sure how you'd get broadband Internet service there, tho . . .