One of the things that Clinton and Bush started to push on the Citizens is the idea that part of the American Dream to own a Home and that led to really bad Lending Rules that caused the 2008 Crash.

In what ways is this different than a full crash, like in '08?

Doesn't mean it will crash, but tends to put a ceiling on prices IMO.

I was planning on crashing on a friend's couch for the couple days before closing and then living in the new property for the remaining time.

I think we had a crash in 88-89 after the S&L crisis and we somehow managed to surpass those prices.    

Most people who are the victims of scams are "smart" enough, but they get caught up in the moment, thinking that "I'm special".My wife and I were discussing this the other night when the news show was talking about the plane crash in Toronto.

I read previous posts about Q/K, helpful but they seem to have ended in a bit of a coin-toss.I plan to go live with a small 1bd/1ba ski/golf area condo (think humblest little place in the whole area, but clean and con...

Not just in the 70's, but this was also widespread in the 2008 house crash. 

There's no such thing as recession proof in any area, but all in all make sure you buy something that has equity so you won't be upside down if another crash does hit.

Home ownership fell to about 66% in 2011 - this 2.1% fall in home ownership caused the real estate crisis and crashed the economy.