Your Friend Just Bought a House! Here's Why You Feel So Bad

If your friend just bought a house, it's hard not to feel a pang of jealousy over the fact that she either won the lottery, received a sizable inheritance, or was gifted cash for a down payment. And then there's that fabulous backsplash and gorgeous front yard she keeps talking about. But no matter how she amassed the pile of cash, your friend's foray into homeownership can test a friendship, especially if you're finding it hard to make rent. "As trivial as it may sound, home buyer envy is very ...