Imagine this: It's 2010, Silver Lake, where the dream of home ownership seems just within reach. Picture a couple (maybe this was you?), eager and ready, their hearts set on a quaint bungalow or a sleek mid-century modern home overlooking the Silver Lake reservoir. With a budget up to $700,000, they felt optimistic, ready to plant their roots. Yet, as they delved deeper, they discovered a harsh reality: homes in this coveted area soared to $1,000,000 and beyond, a figure far out of their reach.