Budget cuts: proof America's standard of living is declining

[HappyTexan]

Originally Posted by JazzyTallGuy

The problem is the DEMAND for real estate is also declining along with price. Unless there is a population boom in this country don't look for serious appreciation in housing prices.

Also strickly from an investing standpoint housing is poor investment. There are other investments and investment strategies that have far greater returns and are far more liquid.

There's actually a small boom in farmland.

[Roadking2003]

Originally Posted by JazzyTallGuy

The problem is the DEMAND for real estate is also declining along with price. Unless there is a population boom in this country don't look for serious appreciation in housing prices. .

I don't know how you define population boom, but most of the projections that I have seen show a very healthy population growth for the USA. In fact, we are projected to grow by 13% between 2010 and 2025. That's an additional 40 million people.

[Ellis Bell]

Originally Posted by Roadking2003

I don't know how you define population boom, but most of the projections that I have seen show a very healthy population growth for the USA. In fact, we are projected to grow by 13% between 2010 and 2025. That's an additional 40 million people.

Boarder crossings? (couldn't help myself)