The latest data for the S&P/Case-Shiller Home Price Index were published today and they were not pretty. Home prices were down 19% in the 12 months ending in January 09.
When I first looked at these data back in December 07, I was upbeat about the Atlanta market which did not seem to have experienced a real estate bubble. Since then, the Atlanta home prices have fallen hard and are now below their 10-year average. Same for the Los Angeles market which I use to show the bubble effect.
While home prices are still heading south, I see no reason to rush into buying a house.
Why not wait for the dust to settle and home prices to stabilize?
March 28th, 2024: SP-500 Chart Update
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12:35 pm EST: The SP-500 opened flat from 5249 and has traded sidesway
between 4948 and 4956… Key Technical Indicators (Short to Intermediate
Term) Prin...
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