t-bird

When Will Housing Prices Return to Previous Highs?

Very good information. Your research was extremely thorough. One point you made early sums up this entire discussion

George and the other George's in this world are not making the $ they were accumulating several years ago. With lending regulations much more strict, no more non-recourse loans etc. I agree with the author that it will be many years, possibly more than ten b-4 housing comes back.

Two More Reasons I Think Housing Has Hit Bottom

Good that we have people like you expressing the positive attitude. To insure a healthy market we need the positive assessment.

However, I do not agree with your position and feel it will be 18 mos. or more b-4 any real bottom is reached. But we do need your opinions as we need someone to take the hit as prices continue to fall. In full disclosure, I am a Realtor, and investor.

Housing Shows Signs of Life

Toro, Do you sell lawnmowers?

Average New Home Size Falls for First Time Since '94

This downsizing in square footage will likely accelerate as we move forward.

Many of the baby boomers are leaving the Mcmansions they purchased during the last ten years. These folks are seeking the bells and whistles, granite counter tops, upscale kitchen etc. in a smaller space. That is if they can afford it after taking a "hit" on the sale of their previous abode...

How to Take Advantage of the Booming Real Estate Market. Yes, Booming

Sure if you have a multi year time frame up to 48 mos. and can buy unfinished properties for under 10 cents on the dollar... you may in fact have some upside at least initially for renters....Especially snowbirds who continue to migrate regardless of the economy.

Main consideration is to have a definite plan to complete the subdivision and plenty of liquidity...

Analysts Fret Over Lennar's New Start-Up

Judy,
Would appreciate your thoughts as to the real estate market over the next 24 mos. Note that I did not mention only for '09 as the market will take many more mos. to stabilize than many expect. Remember, it took years to get to this point and the prospect of Uncle Sugar (Fed) making all correct will not be instantaneous.

I am involved in Real Estate and believe the second half of '09 will bring an increase in sales. Only problem is that home values will continue to decline for several more years...