A few years ago, Johnson Space Center had some pretty massive layoffs, and most people thought that the NASA area of Houston would really suffer.  

The large emerging markets have suffered huge declines, with Russian stocks down 76%, Brazil off 50% and China down 65%.

Let me state unequivocally that all of us have great sympathy for those who are suffering health problems of any kind, no matter what the cause.

From my research Savannah is still suffering from a somewhat poor housing market and I feel now is the best time to buy real - estate, since its so affordable.

Such things are useless if the person if is suffering from depression, among other things.

Also, although my market has suffered some employment setbacks (remember Kodak?)

It's very hard to find a better return than buying premium land, it may cost you up front and it may suffer the first few years but if you're hold period is a decade plus, I just don't know of a better investment.

At the Great Recession (GR), there were many markets that suffered increased vacancy and reduction in rents.

I'm guessing you paid cash if you already own them and were not required to get insurance I personally self insure as I own all the properties free and clear so I have that option   I now have saved enough in not paying for insurance to complete pay for a new house should any of them suffer catastrophic lossYour results may vary 

If unemployment goes up, affordable housing may benefit while luxury housing suffers.