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This is true--we've owned our house since 2009, so our mortgage is about half of what it would cost to rent around here now.

But in the short term, there really shouldn't be such a big gap between renting and owning. That means that there isn't a global shortage of housing in the market, but distortions in the market because of external factors. Clearly, right now, a renter is better off waiting and putting the difference in the bank.

If there is high inflation, the Fed will raise interest rates, crashing the housing market. Not saying you're wrong, but there are many factors to be considered.

High inflation is actually good for homes and other assets. The market will be dampened, but home values will rise with inflation.

Holding assets is a good hedge against inflation.

That and your mortgage is locked so your payment gets super cheap in high inflation situations.

The government will never allow high inflation as it undermines the willingness to write and sign long term contracts and trade agreements.

Rent control is the norm in our most expensive rental markets.

Which is the reason why they are expensive...