If corporate buybacks are off the table (condition of bailouts) the stock market will go NOWHERE. 

If you haven't already, I'd recommend checking out the recent round table podcast episode (with J & Scott Trench as guests).. among other things, they discuss the inflation / hedge question quite a bit.

Truthfully, I'm not overly concerned about bouncing back or closing or I wouldn't be making offers, but I can think of quite a few unique hurdles that stem from a delayed closing (which I'm certain will be inevitable given I am in NY).  

Consolidation of this unique info is a huge time saver. 

to them from the state.I added the money I would’ve spent on a downpayment to my emergency fund, and had a check from the state waiting for me at the closing table, it was a pretty awesome feeling.

Paint that room, build that table (I won't be doing that), do that yard work.3.

After talking with Metro they have informed me that they will not be paying more then $560 for the first year and that it was against federal law to accept any money under the table from the tenant (unit should rent for $800-$850).

The 2008 crisis was unique, in that it was caused by people who had bought assets they couldnt actually afford due to underwriting guidelines at the time. 

Hi, I have two unique opportunities: 1- to purchase a portfolio in northeastern PA and 2- to purchase a promising property in Allentown.

Priced at $475,000 This was a unique property in the Barnum area, just southwest of Downtown Denver.