Reuters jumps into the worst-is-over fray with a survey of 41 economists, and the takeaway is that "U.S. home prices are nearing the end of a three-year slump and should rise in 2010," following one more three-percent drop just for kicks. But wait just a doggone minute! Here comes Fortune to tell us we're staring into a "housing recovery mirage," with a "deeply indebted consumer, a weak job market, expiring incentives and rising foreclosures" set to bring the pain anew. And besides, are you going to believe a Toll Brother, anyway? [Reuters; Fortune]
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