The boom is over.

After the big boom here back a few years it has really slowed down for a couple different reasons.

In the equities markets the “smart money” will do just that, in the early stages of a boom they will go along with the herd but then jump off the bandwagon as soon as it gets crowded.

I understand that now is a totally different market and all and I would hate to get burned.Trust me, a lot of people have been, or will (when the dust settles) be burned during the recent boom times.

We are at the mercy of the vendors in what is still a booming construction market.

I'm curious to understand the differences between pre-development and pre-construction investing---PCI was all the rage during the boom in places like FL---early adapters made money and the late comers took a bath...Regards,Scott Miller

After college I jumped right into the "refi boom", to begin my work career.I am happily married for 4 years with, and a proud father of a one year old son.I hope this provides a better idea of my background.

Banking on the market to boom is way too risky, and if the builder knew it was a sure thing, he wouldn't need your money.Just one opinon :)

Note that most of OR did not really see a boom.

Over the past few years, the United States has had a real estate boom that has been unprecedented.