i want a newer house too. why? because the home i'm in was built in 1983 and we're having some things come about that should be normal maintainence, but we never really got around to it. but it's still cheaper to fix up our home then buy one!!
plus, we're building equity
hooray.
and remember, as much as you don't like your place, imagine how other people don't even have a place. i think about this sometimes...
embrace your home so it doesn't go all "monster house" on you!