Where do you think it's going from here?

[DennisAJC]

Originally Posted by NJ H2

Someone get Winthorp in here and tell him to SELL SELL SELL!!!

Real Estate prediction for 2008

2008 brings most of Balloon Mortgages out there coming due
Lenders still in buisness are deep cutting mortgage products
Less loan programs = less buying and refinancing
Underwriting guidelines are tightened
Consumers are maxed-out and unable to repay and can't refinance

No more “Officer and a Gentleman" loans
Home values drop
No more equity to support spending habits

Fewer potential buyers

Increasing inventory
Increasing foreclosures

15%+ Home Value drop in 2008

HOWEVER There is still massive opportunity here if you time the Real Estate market correctly

Here is the answer:
Buy low Sell high!!

Some may disagree, but New Orleans is a buyers market right now. Literally dirt cheap in the flood affected areas like the lower Cs. It'll recover with improved restructuring and property value will return. Rental properties is the way to go.