If you want to understand where I get this prediction look at the recent webinar recording by Zillow economists on youtube and also look at the Minneapolis Association of Realtors video called The Skinny.Basically, the growth will be slower than it has been over the last few years, but no significant drop.  

However, some economists estimate we're still a good five years behind the demand.More recently, natural disasters have destroyed the existing housing stock in two major areas: southeast Texas and the gulf states, and a large portion of the State of Florida as well as portions of Alabama and Georgia.

As for stuff to read - “what every Real Estate Investor needs to know about cash flow ( and 36 other key financial measures)” by Frank Gallinelli is the first book to get.I also am reading a book on risk “An economist walks into a brothel” by Allison Schrager.

Many economists agree.

Not talking Main St Media or the FED or your typical economist.

Big time financial advisors, economists, bankers, etc. missed the mark...

As an Economist, I know that if you want to free part of a guaranty, you may refer to the current price or valuation, but they do not consider it for this case.

Aaron Terrazas, senior economist at Zillow Group, says the housing market is being supported by a strong national economy, particularly in rural areas and smaller cities.

You may really like our radio show as Bruce often interviews different economists from national economists for broader trends to California economists.

This to shall pass though economist predict it might be sometime around 2008 or 2009. http://money.cnn.com/2007/09/13/real_estate/mortgage_meltdown.moneymag/index.htm?