To House or Not To House, Continued

So, this househunting process has kept me busier than I expected.  Ultimately, we decided that owning a condo is very low waste, but living in a single family residence provides a number of opportunities that allow for reducing waste beyond the limitations of condo living.  And on that note, we will plunge into the shark-laden waters of the Bay area real estate market.  More on that later, and with any luck, not that much later, since we're already in escrow with the sale of our current residence.