Has anyone else paid attention to Housing prices? Wow

I remortgaged in December and mine appraised higher than I thought it would which is a good thing I suppose...:)
Our part of the country is expensive compared to what you get for your money. our son and fiancee are looking near Lansdale and North Wales. Half a mil doesnt get you what you think it would. What part of Pa. are you from? My wife is from Sanatoga.