You wont get an answer from the muppet because his/her example is made up - Theres plenty of time to come up with stories living in the bungalow at mum and dad's whilst playing Dungeons and Dragons
Here's some REAL 2007 examples of property i bought
Frankston - paid $248,000 - current value $350,000 Frankston 2 - paid $346,500 - current value $440,000 Banyo Qld - paid $433,000 - current value $500,000 Sandstone Point Qld - paid $332,500 - current value $395,000
The sell prices are based on equivalent properties selling today. Queensland has clearly been the toughest market, however I have still experienced capital growth.