It is always a good bet people will prefer to live in their own house then rent an appartment. There are houses for rent for those who think they will have to move quickly and will not have time to sale or risk losing a lot of money by doing so. Houses for sale are quite easy to find, either on the internet or by driving around preferred areas. There are websites who specialise in real estate, with or without agents. A house for sale by owner is now a common event as people have realized they no longer need a real estate agent to sell their house. They save on the commission and can sometimes sell their house faster. Building a house can be a very good deal but you need to know what you're soing, find the correct permits and have time to spare. So if you build your own house, make sure to use house floor plans in order to know in advance what you are doing and not destroy work you will have done for nothing.