Bought my first house in AZ in 1983 after I got back from overseas. Brand new (we watched it being built) ranch-style, 3BR, 2BA, etc. $63K at a "bargain" VA loan rate of 13.75%. Only lived there for 1.5 years before the next PCS.

By the way...

Any of you potential home-buyers looking for a nice place with some acreage and a 1200 sq ft shop/garage? Mine will be going on the market soon at a "bargain" pre-listing price of $465K. 16 acres and you can shoot in your front (or back) yard!