FWIW, it looks like the housing bubble is deflating. If you can stand to wait long enough, it may just burst. Won't actually make Camelot any cheaper, but it might make the alternatives affordable.

I recently heard about Camelot myself and I did a bit of research into the community. Personally, after learning more about it, it is not something I would want for myself. While I like the idea of a close knit community, especially when raising a family, I also like the idea of privacy. You really need to be dedicated to the community living, and to the fact that you are going to have to interact with your neighbors a lot.

I also heard that the housing cost is going to drop soon. They say within 5 years, but that's a long way out when you think about it. Hopefully it pops soon!