By Elizabeth Weintraub, About.com
The real estate market will bottom out in areas with low inventory but prices will not stabilize.
© Big Stock PhotoThere will be no more dramatic price drops such as those 30% to 50% declines we saw between 2006 and 2008. But the market will not stabilize in 2009. Furthermore, consumer confidence will continue to fall, and more people will find themselves out of work.
On the bright side, employed home buyers with good credit will find 2009 is an excellent time to buy.
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