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<title>Overvalued Housing Markets</title>
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        Overvalued housing markets across the US, 1st Quarter 2006, according to research by National City Corporation and Global Insight.  Thus far, the map shows 40 of the 71 "EXTREMELY overvalued" housing markets, and local bubble bloggers are needed to create their own maps, or post to this one, to help protect homebuyers from overpaying in overvalued markets.  To those who criticize this grassroots campaign as irresponsible or negative, how would you protect homebuyers, particularly first-time homebuyers, from the coming price correction?

A twin map of "Past housing price corrections" is available by clicking RealEstateCafe above, or cutting and pasting this link:
http://www.platial.com/realestatecafe/map/7317

HOUSING BUBBLE CORRECTION COULD BE SEVERE
U.S. News & World Report (6/13/06)

"Overall, the study said, markets where prices were far higher than
justified based on income, employment and other variables represented
39% of all single-family housing value in the first quarter of 2006. As recently as 2004, only three markets, representing 1% of home value, were considered grossly overpriced."
FULL TEXT: http://tinyurl.com/gdozq

A complete ranking of overvalued and undervalued housing markets, as well as past price declines and duration of market corrections are available on the following link:

OVERVALUED HOUSING MARKET?  DEPENDS WHERE YOU LIVE
Most Overvalued, Most Undervalued of the 317 Largest U.S. Metro Areas Examined
http://www.globalinsight.com/Highlight/HighlightDetail2350.htm

Feel free to post your city or town to this map if it is on the list of the overvalued or EXTREMELY overvalued housing markets.  Please post responsibly and accurately as our intention is to inform and protect homebuyers, not harm or offend sellers and their listing agents.  If we've made any mistakes, please send corrections to RECafe@mac.com.
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<title>San Francisco, CA housing market</title>
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        San Francisco City Hall (shown on map, website on link above)

GLOBAL INSIGHT / NATIONAL CITY CORP. VALUATION:  2006/Q1
$779,700 median sales price
40.8% overvalued
Classification:  "Extremely overvalued"
Full report below. Add places to local map and comments to wiki:
https://realestatebubblemap.pbwiki.com/San%20Francisco%2C%20CA

How long did the last housing price correction last?  
How far did prices fall?  See:
http://platial.com/place/95110

HOUSING BUBBLE CORRECTION COULD BE SEVERE
U.S. News & World Report (6/13/06)

EXCERPTS

"In the first quarter [of 2006], home prices nationwide rose an additional 7.3 percent, according to a joint study by the financial services firm National City Corp. and the research firm Global Insight. As a result, there are now 71 metropolitan areas–representing nearly 40 percent of all single-family homes–that can be classified as "extremely overvalued," according to the study. By comparison, only 64 metro regions were considered frothy at the end of last year and only 1 percent were classified as such in the first quarter of 2004."

"The fact that this number of metro areas – representing such a large percent of the total single family market–is extremely overvalued should be a cause for concern," said Richard DeKaser, chief economist for National City.

The bottom line: Real estate prices eventually correct themselves. And unfortunately for homeowners, it often takes years before home prices start to rise again, especially after a big run up.

National City recently studied 66 major metro regions over the past 21 years that suffered through a 10 percent or greater decline in prices for at least a two-year period of time. It found that home prices, once they begin to correct, tend to decline 17 percent on average before markets heal themselves.

"And the average duration of these adjustments is 3.5 years," says DeKaser.

FULL TEXT:  http://tinyurl.com/gdozq

DEFINITION:
Valuations in excess of 34% are classified as "extremely overvalued."  A complete ranking of overvalued and undervalued housing markets, as well as past price declines and duration of market corrections are available in PDF form from the link below:

FULL REPORT:
Overvalued Housing Market? Depends Where You Live
Most Overvalued, Most Undervalued of the 317 Largest U.S. Metro Areas Examined
http://www.globalinsight.com/Highlight/HighlightDetail2350.htm
<br /><br /><a href="http://www.platial.com/post/93958">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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<title>Seattle, WA housing market</title>
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        Seattle City Hall (shown on map and link above)

GLOBAL INSIGHT / NATIONAL CITY CORP. VALUATION:  
2006/Q1  (see link to full report below)
$344,700 median sales price
34.1% overvalued

Classification:  "Extremely overvalued"

HOUSING BUBBLE CORRECTION COULD BE SEVERE
U.S. News & World Report (6/13/06)

EXCERPTS

"In the first quarter [of 2006], home prices nationwide rose an additional 7.3 percent, according to a joint study by the financial services firm National City Corp. and the research firm Global Insight. As a result, there are now 71 metropolitan areas–representing nearly 40 percent of all single-family homes–that can be classified as "extremely overvalued," according to the study. By comparison, only 64 metro regions were considered frothy at the end of last year and only 1 percent were classified as such in the first quarter of 2004."

"The fact that this number of metro areas – representing such a large percent of the total single family market–is extremely overvalued should be a cause for concern," said Richard DeKaser, chief economist for National City.

The bottom line: Real estate prices eventually correct themselves. And unfortunately for homeowners, it often takes years before home prices start to rise again, especially after a big run up.

National City recently studied 66 major metro regions over the past 21 years that suffered through a 10 percent or greater decline in prices for at least a two-year period of time. It found that home prices, once they begin to correct, tend to decline 17 percent on average before markets heal themselves.

"And the average duration of these adjustments is 3.5 years," says DeKaser.

FULL TEXT:  http://tinyurl.com/gdozq

DEFINITION:
Valuations in excess of 34% are classified as "extremely overvalued."  A complete ranking of overvalued and undervalued housing markets, as well as past price declines and duration of market corrections are available in PDF form from the link below:

FULL REPORT:
Overvalued Housing Market? Depends Where You Live
Most Overvalued, Most Undervalued of the 317 Largest U.S. Metro Areas Examined
http://www.globalinsight.com/Highlight/HighlightDetail2350.htm
<br /><br /><a href="http://www.platial.com/post/94213">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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        GLOBAL INSIGHT / NATIONAL CITY CORP. VALUATION:  2006/Q1
$433,200 median sales price
43.9% overvalued
Classification:  "Extremely overvalued"
Full report below.  Add places to local map and comments to wiki:
https://realestatebubblemap.pbwiki.com/Nassau-Suffolk%2C%20NY

HOUSING BUBBLE CORRECTION COULD BE SEVERE
U.S. News & World Report (6/13/06)

EXCERPTS

"In the first quarter [of 2006], home prices nationwide rose an additional 7.3 percent, according to a joint study by the financial services firm National City Corp. and the research firm Global Insight. As a result, there are now 71 metropolitan areas–representing nearly 40 percent of all single-family homes–that can be classified as "extremely overvalued," according to the study. By comparison, only 64 metro regions were considered frothy at the end of last year and only 1 percent were classified as such in the first quarter of 2004."

"The fact that this number of metro areas – representing such a large percent of the total single family market–is extremely overvalued should be a cause for concern," said Richard DeKaser, chief economist for National City.

The bottom line: Real estate prices eventually correct themselves. And unfortunately for homeowners, it often takes years before home prices start to rise again, especially after a big run up.

National City recently studied 66 major metro regions over the past 21 years that suffered through a 10 percent or greater decline in prices for at least a two-year period of time. It found that home prices, once they begin to correct, tend to decline 17 percent on average before markets heal themselves.

"And the average duration of these adjustments is 3.5 years," says DeKaser.

FULL TEXT:  http://tinyurl.com/gdozq

DEFINITION:
Valuations in excess of 34% are classified as "extremely overvalued."  A complete ranking of overvalued and undervalued housing markets, as well as past price declines and duration of market corrections are available in PDF form from the link below:

FULL REPORT:
Overvalued Housing Market? Depends Where You Live
Most Overvalued, Most Undervalued of the 317 Largest U.S. Metro Areas Examined
http://www.globalinsight.com/Highlight/HighlightDetail2350.htm<br /><br /><a href="http://www.platial.com/post/94214">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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        Modesto City Hall (shown on map and on link above)

GLOBAL INSIGHT / NATIONAL CITY CORP. VALUATION:  
2006/Q1  (see link to full report below)
$323,200 median sales price
68.6% overvalued

Classification:  "Extremely overvalued"
How long have previous housing price corrections lasted?  
How far have prices fallen?  See nationwide map at:
http://www.platial.com/realestatecafe/map/7317

HOUSING BUBBLE CORRECTION COULD BE SEVERE
U.S. News & World Report (6/13/06)

EXCERPTS

"In the first quarter [of 2006], home prices nationwide rose an additional 7.3 percent, according to a joint study by the financial services firm National City Corp. and the research firm Global Insight. As a result, there are now 71 metropolitan areas–representing nearly 40 percent of all single-family homes–that can be classified as "extremely overvalued," according to the study. By comparison, only 64 metro regions were considered frothy at the end of last year and only 1 percent were classified as such in the first quarter of 2004."

"The fact that this number of metro areas – representing such a large percent of the total single family market–is extremely overvalued should be a cause for concern," said Richard DeKaser, chief economist for National City.

The bottom line: Real estate prices eventually correct themselves. And unfortunately for homeowners, it often takes years before home prices start to rise again, especially after a big run up.

National City recently studied 66 major metro regions over the past 21 years that suffered through a 10 percent or greater decline in prices for at least a two-year period of time. It found that home prices, once they begin to correct, tend to decline 17 percent on average before markets heal themselves.

"And the average duration of these adjustments is 3.5 years," says DeKaser.

FULL TEXT:  http://tinyurl.com/gdozq

DEFINITION:
Valuations in excess of 34% are classified as "extremely overvalued."  A complete ranking of overvalued and undervalued housing markets, as well as past price declines and duration of market corrections are available in PDF form from the link below:

FULL REPORT:
Overvalued Housing Market? Depends Where You Live
Most Overvalued, Most Undervalued of the 317 Largest U.S. Metro Areas Examined
http://www.globalinsight.com/Highlight/HighlightDetail2350.htm<br /><br /><a href="http://www.platial.com/post/95856">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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<title>Yuba City, CA housing market</title>
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        Yuba Civic Center (shown on map and on link above)

GLOBAL INSIGHT / NATIONAL CITY CORP. VALUATION:  
2006/Q1  (see link to full report below)
$269,100 median sales price
67.9% overvalued

Classification:  "Extremely overvalued"
How long have previous housing price corrections lasted?  
How far have prices fallen?  See nationwide map at:
http://www.platial.com/realestatecafe/map/7317

HOUSING BUBBLE CORRECTION COULD BE SEVERE
U.S. News & World Report (6/13/06)

EXCERPTS

"In the first quarter [of 2006], home prices nationwide rose an additional 7.3 percent, according to a joint study by the financial services firm National City Corp. and the research firm Global Insight. As a result, there are now 71 metropolitan areas–representing nearly 40 percent of all single-family homes–that can be classified as "extremely overvalued," according to the study. By comparison, only 64 metro regions were considered frothy at the end of last year and only 1 percent were classified as such in the first quarter of 2004."

"The fact that this number of metro areas – representing such a large percent of the total single family market–is extremely overvalued should be a cause for concern," said Richard DeKaser, chief economist for National City.

The bottom line: Real estate prices eventually correct themselves. And unfortunately for homeowners, it often takes years before home prices start to rise again, especially after a big run up.

National City recently studied 66 major metro regions over the past 21 years that suffered through a 10 percent or greater decline in prices for at least a two-year period of time. It found that home prices, once they begin to correct, tend to decline 17 percent on average before markets heal themselves.

"And the average duration of these adjustments is 3.5 years," says DeKaser.

FULL TEXT:  http://tinyurl.com/gdozq

DEFINITION:
Valuations in excess of 34% are classified as "extremely overvalued."  A complete ranking of overvalued and undervalued housing markets, as well as past price declines and duration of market corrections are available in PDF form from the link below:

FULL REPORT:
Overvalued Housing Market? Depends Where You Live
Most Overvalued, Most Undervalued of the 317 Largest U.S. Metro Areas Examined
http://www.globalinsight.com/Highlight/HighlightDetail2350.htm<br /><br /><a href="http://www.platial.com/post/95859">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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<title>West Palm Beach, FL housing market</title>
<description>
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        West Palm Beach City Hall (shown on map and on link above)

GLOBAL INSIGHT / NATIONAL CITY CORP. VALUATION:  
2006/Q1  (see link to full report below)
$287,700 median sales price
65.5% overvalued

Classification:  "Extremely overvalued"
How long have previous housing price corrections lasted?  
How far have prices fallen?  See nationwide map at:
http://www.platial.com/realestatecafe/map/7317

HOUSING BUBBLE CORRECTION COULD BE SEVERE
U.S. News & World Report (6/13/06)

EXCERPTS

"In the first quarter [of 2006], home prices nationwide rose an additional 7.3 percent, according to a joint study by the financial services firm National City Corp. and the research firm Global Insight. As a result, there are now 71 metropolitan areas–representing nearly 40 percent of all single-family homes–that can be classified as "extremely overvalued," according to the study. By comparison, only 64 metro regions were considered frothy at the end of last year and only 1 percent were classified as such in the first quarter of 2004."

"The fact that this number of metro areas – representing such a large percent of the total single family market–is extremely overvalued should be a cause for concern," said Richard DeKaser, chief economist for National City.

The bottom line: Real estate prices eventually correct themselves. And unfortunately for homeowners, it often takes years before home prices start to rise again, especially after a big run up.

National City recently studied 66 major metro regions over the past 21 years that suffered through a 10 percent or greater decline in prices for at least a two-year period of time. It found that home prices, once they begin to correct, tend to decline 17 percent on average before markets heal themselves.

"And the average duration of these adjustments is 3.5 years," says DeKaser.

FULL TEXT:  http://tinyurl.com/gdozq

DEFINITION:
Valuations in excess of 34% are classified as "extremely overvalued."  A complete ranking of overvalued and undervalued housing markets, as well as past price declines and duration of market corrections are available in PDF form from the link below:

FULL REPORT:
Overvalued Housing Market? Depends Where You Live
Most Overvalued, Most Undervalued of the 317 Largest U.S. Metro Areas Examined
http://www.globalinsight.com/Highlight/HighlightDetail2350.htm<br /><br /><a href="http://www.platial.com/post/95861">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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<title>Fresno, CA housing market</title>
<description>
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        Fresno City Hall (shown on map and on link above)

GLOBAL INSIGHT / NATIONAL CITY CORP. VALUATION:  
2006/Q1  (see link to full report below)
$260,800 median sales price
63.6% overvalued

Classification:  "Extremely overvalued"
How long have previous housing price corrections lasted?  
How far have prices fallen?  See nationwide map at:
http://www.platial.com/realestatecafe/map/7317

HOUSING BUBBLE CORRECTION COULD BE SEVERE
U.S. News & World Report (6/13/06)

EXCERPTS

"In the first quarter [of 2006], home prices nationwide rose an additional 7.3 percent, according to a joint study by the financial services firm National City Corp. and the research firm Global Insight. As a result, there are now 71 metropolitan areas–representing nearly 40 percent of all single-family homes–that can be classified as "extremely overvalued," according to the study. By comparison, only 64 metro regions were considered frothy at the end of last year and only 1 percent were classified as such in the first quarter of 2004."

"The fact that this number of metro areas – representing such a large percent of the total single family market–is extremely overvalued should be a cause for concern," said Richard DeKaser, chief economist for National City.

The bottom line: Real estate prices eventually correct themselves. And unfortunately for homeowners, it often takes years before home prices start to rise again, especially after a big run up.

National City recently studied 66 major metro regions over the past 21 years that suffered through a 10 percent or greater decline in prices for at least a two-year period of time. It found that home prices, once they begin to correct, tend to decline 17 percent on average before markets heal themselves.

"And the average duration of these adjustments is 3.5 years," says DeKaser.

FULL TEXT:  http://tinyurl.com/gdozq

DEFINITION:
Valuations in excess of 34% are classified as "extremely overvalued."  A complete ranking of overvalued and undervalued housing markets, as well as past price declines and duration of market corrections are available in PDF form from the link below:

FULL REPORT:
Overvalued Housing Market? Depends Where You Live
Most Overvalued, Most Undervalued of the 317 Largest U.S. Metro Areas Examined
http://www.globalinsight.com/Highlight/HighlightDetail2350.htm<br /><br /><a href="http://www.platial.com/post/95893">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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<title>Chico, CA</title>
<description>
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        Chico City Hall (shown on map and on link above)

GLOBAL INSIGHT / NATIONAL CITY CORP. VALUATION:  
2006/Q1  (see link to full report below)
$271,100 median sales price
60.7% overvalued

Classification:  "Extremely overvalued"
How long have previous housing price corrections lasted?  
How far have prices fallen?  See nationwide map at:
http://www.platial.com/realestatecafe/map/7317

HOUSING BUBBLE CORRECTION COULD BE SEVERE
U.S. News & World Report (6/13/06)

EXCERPTS

"In the first quarter [of 2006], home prices nationwide rose an additional 7.3 percent, according to a joint study by the financial services firm National City Corp. and the research firm Global Insight. As a result, there are now 71 metropolitan areas–representing nearly 40 percent of all single-family homes–that can be classified as "extremely overvalued," according to the study. By comparison, only 64 metro regions were considered frothy at the end of last year and only 1 percent were classified as such in the first quarter of 2004."

"The fact that this number of metro areas – representing such a large percent of the total single family market–is extremely overvalued should be a cause for concern," said Richard DeKaser, chief economist for National City.

The bottom line: Real estate prices eventually correct themselves. And unfortunately for homeowners, it often takes years before home prices start to rise again, especially after a big run up.

National City recently studied 66 major metro regions over the past 21 years that suffered through a 10 percent or greater decline in prices for at least a two-year period of time. It found that home prices, once they begin to correct, tend to decline 17 percent on average before markets heal themselves.

"And the average duration of these adjustments is 3.5 years," says DeKaser.

FULL TEXT:  http://tinyurl.com/gdozq

DEFINITION:
Valuations in excess of 34% are classified as "extremely overvalued."  A complete ranking of overvalued and undervalued housing markets, as well as past price declines and duration of market corrections are available in PDF form from the link below:

FULL REPORT:
Overvalued Housing Market? Depends Where You Live
Most Overvalued, Most Undervalued of the 317 Largest U.S. Metro Areas Examined
http://www.globalinsight.com/Highlight/HighlightDetail2350.htm<br /><br /><a href="http://www.platial.com/post/95898">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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<title>Vero Beach, FL housing market</title>
<description>
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        Vero Beach City Hall (shown on map and on link above)

GLOBAL INSIGHT / NATIONAL CITY CORP. VALUATION:  
2006/Q1  (see link to full report below)
$210,000 median sales price
57.0% overvalued

Classification:  "Extremely overvalued"
How long have previous housing price corrections lasted?  
How far have prices fallen?  See nationwide map at:
http://www.platial.com/realestatecafe/map/7317

HOUSING BUBBLE CORRECTION COULD BE SEVERE
U.S. News & World Report (6/13/06)

EXCERPTS

"In the first quarter [of 2006], home prices nationwide rose an additional 7.3 percent, according to a joint study by the financial services firm National City Corp. and the research firm Global Insight. As a result, there are now 71 metropolitan areas–representing nearly 40 percent of all single-family homes–that can be classified as "extremely overvalued," according to the study. By comparison, only 64 metro regions were considered frothy at the end of last year and only 1 percent were classified as such in the first quarter of 2004."

"The fact that this number of metro areas – representing such a large percent of the total single family market–is extremely overvalued should be a cause for concern," said Richard DeKaser, chief economist for National City.

The bottom line: Real estate prices eventually correct themselves. And unfortunately for homeowners, it often takes years before home prices start to rise again, especially after a big run up.

National City recently studied 66 major metro regions over the past 21 years that suffered through a 10 percent or greater decline in prices for at least a two-year period of time. It found that home prices, once they begin to correct, tend to decline 17 percent on average before markets heal themselves.

"And the average duration of these adjustments is 3.5 years," says DeKaser.

FULL TEXT:  http://tinyurl.com/gdozq

DEFINITION:
Valuations in excess of 34% are classified as "extremely overvalued."  A complete ranking of overvalued and undervalued housing markets, as well as past price declines and duration of market corrections are available in PDF form from the link below:

FULL REPORT:
Overvalued Housing Market? Depends Where You Live
Most Overvalued, Most Undervalued of the 317 Largest U.S. Metro Areas Examined
http://www.globalinsight.com/Highlight/HighlightDetail2350.htm<br /><br /><a href="http://www.platial.com/post/95903">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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<dc:date>2006-06-26 06:25:29.457093+00:00</dc:date>
</item>
<item rdf:about="http://www.platial.com/post/95905">
<link>http://www.platial.com/post/95905</link>
<title>Vallejo, CA housing market</title>
<description>
        <![CDATA[
        Vallejo City Hall (shown on map and on link above)

GLOBAL INSIGHT / NATIONAL CITY CORP. VALUATION:  
2006/Q1  (see link to full report below)
$407,600 median sales price
57.0% overvalued

Classification:  "Extremely overvalued"
How long have previous housing price corrections lasted?  
How far have prices fallen?  See nationwide map at:
http://www.platial.com/realestatecafe/map/7317

HOUSING BUBBLE CORRECTION COULD BE SEVERE
U.S. News & World Report (6/13/06)

EXCERPTS

"In the first quarter [of 2006], home prices nationwide rose an additional 7.3 percent, according to a joint study by the financial services firm National City Corp. and the research firm Global Insight. As a result, there are now 71 metropolitan areas–representing nearly 40 percent of all single-family homes–that can be classified as "extremely overvalued," according to the study. By comparison, only 64 metro regions were considered frothy at the end of last year and only 1 percent were classified as such in the first quarter of 2004."

"The fact that this number of metro areas – representing such a large percent of the total single family market–is extremely overvalued should be a cause for concern," said Richard DeKaser, chief economist for National City.

The bottom line: Real estate prices eventually correct themselves. And unfortunately for homeowners, it often takes years before home prices start to rise again, especially after a big run up.

National City recently studied 66 major metro regions over the past 21 years that suffered through a 10 percent or greater decline in prices for at least a two-year period of time. It found that home prices, once they begin to correct, tend to decline 17 percent on average before markets heal themselves.

"And the average duration of these adjustments is 3.5 years," says DeKaser.

FULL TEXT:  http://tinyurl.com/gdozq

DEFINITION:
Valuations in excess of 34% are classified as "extremely overvalued."  A complete ranking of overvalued and undervalued housing markets, as well as past price declines and duration of market corrections are available in PDF form from the link below:

FULL REPORT:
Overvalued Housing Market? Depends Where You Live
Most Overvalued,Most Undervalued of the 317 Largest U.S. Metro Areas Examined
http://www.globalinsight.com/Highlight/HighlightDetail2350.htm<br /><br /><a href="http://www.platial.com/post/95905">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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<dc:creator></dc:creator>
<dc:date>2006-06-26 06:24:06.103763+00:00</dc:date>
</item>
<item rdf:about="http://www.platial.com/post/95912">
<link>http://www.platial.com/post/95912</link>
<title>Melbourne, FL housing market</title>
<description>
        <![CDATA[
        Melbourne City Hall (shown on map and on link above)

GLOBAL INSIGHT / NATIONAL CITY CORP. VALUATION:  
2006/Q1  (see link to full report below)
$212,000 median sales price  (Palm Bay-Melbourne)
54.0% overvalued

Classification:  "Extremely overvalued"
How long have previous housing price corrections lasted?  
How far have prices fallen?  See nationwide map at:
http://www.platial.com/realestatecafe/map/7317

HOUSING BUBBLE CORRECTION COULD BE SEVERE
U.S. News & World Report (6/13/06)

EXCERPTS

"In the first quarter [of 2006], home prices nationwide rose an additional 7.3 percent, according to a joint study by the financial services firm National City Corp. and the research firm Global Insight. As a result, there are now 71 metropolitan areas–representing nearly 40 percent of all single-family homes–that can be classified as "extremely overvalued," according to the study. By comparison, only 64 metro regions were considered frothy at the end of last year and only 1 percent were classified as such in the first quarter of 2004."

"The fact that this number of metro areas – representing such a large percent of the total single family market–is extremely overvalued should be a cause for concern," said Richard DeKaser, chief economist for National City.

The bottom line: Real estate prices eventually correct themselves. And unfortunately for homeowners, it often takes years before home prices start to rise again, especially after a big run up.

National City recently studied 66 major metro regions over the past 21 years that suffered through a 10 percent or greater decline in prices for at least a two-year period of time. It found that home prices, once they begin to correct, tend to decline 17 percent on average before markets heal themselves.

"And the average duration of these adjustments is 3.5 years," says DeKaser.

FULL TEXT:  http://tinyurl.com/gdozq

DEFINITION:
Valuations in excess of 34% are classified as "extremely overvalued."  A complete ranking of overvalued and undervalued housing markets, as well as past price declines and duration of market corrections are available in PDF form from the link below:

FULL REPORT:
Overvalued Housing Market? Depends Where You Live
Most Overvalued, Most Undervalued of the 317 Largest U.S. Metro Areas Examined
http://www.globalinsight.com/Highlight/HighlightDetail2350.htm<br /><br /><a href="http://www.platial.com/post/95912">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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<dc:creator></dc:creator>
<dc:date>2006-06-26 06:38:15.733678+00:00</dc:date>
</item>
<item rdf:about="http://www.platial.com/post/93215">
<link>http://www.platial.com/post/93215</link>
<title>Naples, FL housing market</title>
<description>
        <![CDATA[
        Naples City Hall (shown on map, website on link above)

GLOBAL INSIGHT / NATIONAL CITY CORP. VALUATION:  
2006/Q1  (see link to full report below)
$383,000 median sales price
102.6% overvalued

Classification:  "Extremely overvalued"

HOUSING BUBBLE CORRECTION COULD BE SEVERE
U.S. News & World Report (6/13/06)

EXCERPTS

"In the first quarter [of 2006], home prices nationwide rose an additional 7.3 percent, according to a joint study by the financial services firm National City Corp. and the research firm Global Insight. As a result, there are now 71 metropolitan areas–representing nearly 40 percent of all single-family homes–that can be classified as "extremely overvalued," according to the study. By comparison, only 64 metro regions were considered frothy at the end of last year and only 1 percent were classified as such in the first quarter of 2004."

"The fact that this number of metro areas – representing such a large percent of the total single family market–is extremely overvalued should be a cause for concern," said Richard DeKaser, chief economist for National City.

The bottom line: Real estate prices eventually correct themselves. And unfortunately for homeowners, it often takes years before home prices start to rise again, especially after a big run up.

National City recently studied 66 major metro regions over the past 21 years that suffered through a 10 percent or greater decline in prices for at least a two-year period of time. It found that home prices, once they begin to correct, tend to decline 17 percent on average before markets heal themselves.

"And the average duration of these adjustments is 3.5 years," says DeKaser.

FULL TEXT:  http://tinyurl.com/gdozq

DEFINITION:
Valuations in excess of 34% are classified as "extremely overvalued."  A complete ranking of overvalued and undervalued housing markets, as well as past price declines and duration of market corrections are available in PDF form from the link below:

FULL REPORT:
Overvalued Housing Market? Depends Where You Live
Most Overvalued, Most Undervalued of the 317 Largest U.S. Metro Areas Examined
http://www.globalinsight.com/Highlight/HighlightDetail2350.htm<br /><br /><a href="http://www.platial.com/post/93215">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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<dc:creator></dc:creator>
<dc:date>2006-06-19 20:54:43.034505+00:00</dc:date>
</item>
<item rdf:about="http://www.platial.com/post/93216">
<link>http://www.platial.com/post/93216</link>
<title>Salinas, CA housing market</title>
<description>
        <![CDATA[
        Salinas City Hall (shown on map, website on link above)

GLOBAL INSIGHT / NATIONAL CITY CORP. VALUATION:  
2006/Q1  (see link to full report below)
$608,600 median sales price
79.1% overvalued

Classification:  "Extremely overvalued"

HOUSING BUBBLE CORRECTION COULD BE SEVERE
U.S. News & World Report (6/13/06)

EXCERPTS

"In the first quarter [of 2006], home prices nationwide rose an additional 7.3 percent, according to a joint study by the financial services firm National City Corp. and the research firm Global Insight. As a result, there are now 71 metropolitan areas–representing nearly 40 percent of all single-family homes–that can be classified as "extremely overvalued," according to the study. By comparison, only 64 metro regions were considered frothy at the end of last year and only 1 percent were classified as such in the first quarter of 2004."

"The fact that this number of metro areas – representing such a large percent of the total single family market–is extremely overvalued should be a cause for concern," said Richard DeKaser, chief economist for National City.

The bottom line: Real estate prices eventually correct themselves. And unfortunately for homeowners, it often takes years before home prices start to rise again, especially after a big run up.

National City recently studied 66 major metro regions over the past 21 years that suffered through a 10 percent or greater decline in prices for at least a two-year period of time. It found that home prices, once they begin to correct, tend to decline 17 percent on average before markets heal themselves.

"And the average duration of these adjustments is 3.5 years," says DeKaser.

FULL TEXT:  http://tinyurl.com/gdozq

DEFINITION:
Valuations in excess of 34% are classified as "extremely overvalued."  A complete ranking of overvalued and undervalued housing markets, as well as past price declines and duration of market corrections are available in PDF form from the link below:

FULL REPORT:
Overvalued Housing Market? Depends Where You Live
Most Overvalued, Most Undervalued of the 317 Largest U.S. Metro Areas Examined
http://www.globalinsight.com/Highlight/HighlightDetail2350.htm<br /><br /><a href="http://www.platial.com/post/93216">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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<dc:creator></dc:creator>
<dc:date>2006-06-19 20:54:20.706191+00:00</dc:date>
</item>
<item rdf:about="http://www.platial.com/post/93219">
<link>http://www.platial.com/post/93219</link>
<title>Port St Lucie, FL housing market</title>
<description>
        <![CDATA[
        Port St Lucie City Hall (shown on map, website on link above)

GLOBAL INSIGHT / NATIONAL CITY CORP. VALUATION:  
2006/Q1  (see link to full report below)
Port St. Lucie-Fort Pierce, FL
$240,800 median sales price
77.4% overvalued

Classification:  "Extremely overvalued"

HOUSING BUBBLE CORRECTION COULD BE SEVERE
U.S. News & World Report (6/13/06)

EXCERPTS

"In the first quarter [of 2006], home prices nationwide rose an additional 7.3 percent, according to a joint study by the financial services firm National City Corp. and the research firm Global Insight. As a result, there are now 71 metropolitan areas–representing nearly 40 percent of all single-family homes–that can be classified as "extremely overvalued," according to the study. By comparison, only 64 metro regions were considered frothy at the end of last year and only 1 percent were classified as such in the first quarter of 2004."

"The fact that this number of metro areas – representing such a large percent of the total single family market–is extremely overvalued should be a cause for concern," said Richard DeKaser, chief economist for National City.

The bottom line: Real estate prices eventually correct themselves. And unfortunately for homeowners, it often takes years before home prices start to rise again, especially after a big run up.

National City recently studied 66 major metro regions over the past 21 years that suffered through a 10 percent or greater decline in prices for at least a two-year period of time. It found that home prices, once they begin to correct, tend to decline 17 percent on average before markets heal themselves.

"And the average duration of these adjustments is 3.5 years," says DeKaser.

FULL TEXT:  http://tinyurl.com/gdozq

DEFINITION:  
Valuations in excess of 34% are classified as "extremely overvalued."  A complete ranking of overvalued and undervalued housing markets, as well as past price declines and duration of market corrections are available in PDF form from the link below:

FULL REPORT:
Overvalued Housing Market? Depends Where You Live
Most Overvalued, Most Undervalued of the 317 Largest U.S. Metro Areas Examined
http://www.globalinsight.com/Highlight/HighlightDetail2350.htm<br /><br /><a href="http://www.platial.com/post/93219">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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<dc:creator></dc:creator>
<dc:date>2006-06-19 20:53:55.598017+00:00</dc:date>
</item>
<item rdf:about="http://www.platial.com/post/93220">
<link>http://www.platial.com/post/93220</link>
<title>Merced, CA housing market</title>
<description>
        <![CDATA[
        Merced Civic Center (shown on map, website on link above)

VALUATION:  
2006/Q1
$291,300 median sales price
77.0% overvalued

Classification:  "Extremely overvalued"

HOUSING BUBBLE CORRECTION COULD BE SEVERE
U.S. News & World Report (6/13/06)

EXCERPTS

"In the first quarter [of 2006], home prices nationwide rose an additional 7.3 percent, according to a joint study by the financial services firm National City Corp. and the research firm Global Insight. As a result, there are now 71 metropolitan areas–representing nearly 40 percent of all single-family homes–that can be classified as "extremely overvalued," according to the study. By comparison, only 64 metro regions were considered frothy at the end of last year and only 1 percent were classified as such in the first quarter of 2004."

"The fact that this number of metro areas – representing such a large percent of the total single family market–is extremely overvalued should be a cause for concern," said Richard DeKaser, chief economist for National City.

The bottom line: Real estate prices eventually correct themselves. And unfortunately for homeowners, it often takes years before home prices start to rise again, especially after a big run up.

National City recently studied 66 major metro regions over the past 21 years that suffered through a 10 percent or greater decline in prices for at least a two-year period of time. It found that home prices, once they begin to correct, tend to decline 17 percent on average before markets heal themselves.

"And the average duration of these adjustments is 3.5 years," says DeKaser.

FULL TEXT:  http://tinyurl.com/gdozq

DEFINITION:  
Valuations in excess of 34% are classified as "extremely overvalued."  A complete ranking of overvalued and undervalued housing markets, as well as past price declines and duration of market corrections are available in PDF form from the link below:

FULL REPORT:
Overvalued Housing Market? Depends Where You Live
Most Overvalued, Most Undervalued of the 317 Largest U.S. Metro Areas Examined
http://www.globalinsight.com/Highlight/HighlightDetail2350.htm<br /><br /><a href="http://www.platial.com/post/93220">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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<dc:creator></dc:creator>
<dc:date>2006-06-17 19:49:22.751297+00:00</dc:date>
</item>
<item rdf:about="http://www.platial.com/post/93221">
<link>http://www.platial.com/post/93221</link>
<title>Bend, OR housing market</title>
<description>
        <![CDATA[
        Bend City Hall (shown on map, website on link above)

GLOBAL INSIGHT / NATIONAL CITY CORP. VALUATION:  
2006/Q1  (see link to full report below)
$276,100 median sales price
76.4% overvalued

Classification:  "Extremely overvalued"

HOUSING BUBBLE CORRECTION COULD BE SEVERE
U.S. News & World Report (6/13/06)

EXCERPTS

"In the first quarter [of 2006], home prices nationwide rose an additional 7.3 percent, according to a joint study by the financial services firm National City Corp. and the research firm Global Insight. As a result, there are now 71 metropolitan areas–representing nearly 40 percent of all single-family homes–that can be classified as "extremely overvalued," according to the study. By comparison, only 64 metro regions were considered frothy at the end of last year and only 1 percent were classified as such in the first quarter of 2004."

"The fact that this number of metro areas – representing such a large percent of the total single family market–is extremely overvalued should be a cause for concern," said Richard DeKaser, chief economist for National City.

The bottom line: Real estate prices eventually correct themselves. And unfortunately for homeowners, it often takes years before home prices start to rise again, especially after a big run up.

National City recently studied 66 major metro regions over the past 21 years that suffered through a 10 percent or greater decline in prices for at least a two-year period of time. It found that home prices, once they begin to correct, tend to decline 17 percent on average before markets heal themselves.

"And the average duration of these adjustments is 3.5 years," says DeKaser.

FULL TEXT:  http://tinyurl.com/gdozq

DEFINITION:  
Valuations in excess of 34% are classified as "extremely overvalued."  A complete ranking of overvalued and undervalued housing markets, as well as past price declines and duration of market corrections are available in PDF form from the link below:

FULL REPORT:
Overvalued Housing Market? Depends Where You Live
Most Overvalued, Most Undervalued of the 317 Largest U.S. Metro Areas Examined
http://www.globalinsight.com/Highlight/HighlightDetail2350.htm<br /><br /><a href="http://www.platial.com/post/93221">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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<dc:creator></dc:creator>
<dc:date>2006-06-19 20:53:11.213513+00:00</dc:date>
</item>
<item rdf:about="http://www.platial.com/post/93222">
<link>http://www.platial.com/post/93222</link>
<title>Atlantic City, NJ housing market</title>
<description>
        <![CDATA[
        Atlantic City Mayor's Office (shown on map, website on link above)

GLOBAL INSIGHT / NATIONAL CITY CORP. VALUATION:  2006/Q1
$254,200 median sales price
63.9% overvalued
Classification:  "Extremely overvalued"
Full report below.  Add places to local map and comments to wiki:
https://realestatebubblemap.pbwiki.com/Atlantic%20City%2C%20NJ

HOUSING BUBBLE CORRECTION COULD BE SEVERE
U.S. News & World Report (6/13/06)

EXCERPTS

"In the first quarter [of 2006], home prices nationwide rose an additional 7.3 percent, according to a joint study by the financial services firm National City Corp. and the research firm Global Insight. As a result, there are now 71 metropolitan areas–representing nearly 40 percent of all single-family homes–that can be classified as "extremely overvalued," according to the study. By comparison, only 64 metro regions were considered frothy at the end of last year and only 1 percent were classified as such in the first quarter of 2004."

"The fact that this number of metro areas – representing such a large percent of the total single family market–is extremely overvalued should be a cause for concern," said Richard DeKaser, chief economist for National City.

The bottom line: Real estate prices eventually correct themselves. And unfortunately for homeowners, it often takes years before home prices start to rise again, especially after a big run up.

National City recently studied 66 major metro regions over the past 21 years that suffered through a 10 percent or greater decline in prices for at least a two-year period of time. It found that home prices, once they begin to correct, tend to decline 17 percent on average before markets heal themselves.

"And the average duration of these adjustments is 3.5 years," says DeKaser.

FULL TEXT:  http://tinyurl.com/gdozq

DEFINITION:  
Valuations in excess of 34% are classified as "extremely overvalued."  A complete ranking of overvalued and undervalued housing markets, as well as past price declines and duration of market corrections are available in PDF form from the link below:

FULL REPORT:
Overvalued Housing Market? Depends Where You Live
Most Overvalued, Most Undervalued of the 317 Largest U.S. Metro Areas Examined
http://www.globalinsight.com/Highlight/HighlightDetail2350.htm<br /><br /><a href="http://www.platial.com/post/93222">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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<dc:creator></dc:creator>
<dc:date>2006-06-29 07:09:55.069613+00:00</dc:date>
</item>
<item rdf:about="http://www.platial.com/post/93943">
<link>http://www.platial.com/post/93943</link>
<title>Prescott, AZ housing market</title>
<description>
        <![CDATA[
        Prescott City Hall (shown on map, website on link above)

GLOBAL INSIGHT / NATIONAL CITY CORP. VALUATION:  
2006/Q1  (see link to full report below)
$229,400 median sales price
58.6% overvalued

Classification:  "Extremely overvalued"

HOUSING BUBBLE CORRECTION COULD BE SEVERE
U.S. News & World Report (6/13/06)

EXCERPTS

"In the first quarter [of 2006], home prices nationwide rose an additional 7.3 percent, according to a joint study by the financial services firm National City Corp. and the research firm Global Insight. As a result, there are now 71 metropolitan areas–representing nearly 40 percent of all single-family homes–that can be classified as "extremely overvalued," according to the study. By comparison, only 64 metro regions were considered frothy at the end of last year and only 1 percent were classified as such in the first quarter of 2004."

"The fact that this number of metro areas – representing such a large percent of the total single family market–is extremely overvalued should be a cause for concern," said Richard DeKaser, chief economist for National City.

The bottom line: Real estate prices eventually correct themselves. And unfortunately for homeowners, it often takes years before home prices start to rise again, especially after a big run up.

National City recently studied 66 major metro regions over the past 21 years that suffered through a 10 percent or greater decline in prices for at least a two-year period of time. It found that home prices, once they begin to correct, tend to decline 17 percent on average before markets heal themselves.

"And the average duration of these adjustments is 3.5 years," says DeKaser.

FULL TEXT:  http://tinyurl.com/gdozq

DEFINITION:
Valuations in excess of 34% are classified as "extremely overvalued."  A complete ranking of overvalued and undervalued housing markets, as well as past price declines and duration of market corrections are available in PDF form from the link below:

FULL REPORT:
Overvalued Housing Market? Depends Where You Live
Most Overvalued, Most Undervalued of the 317 Largest U.S. Metro Areas Examined
http://www.globalinsight.com/Highlight/HighlightDetail2350.htm<br /><br /><a href="http://www.platial.com/post/93943">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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<dc:creator></dc:creator>
<dc:date>2006-06-19 21:09:24.226075+00:00</dc:date>
</item>
<item rdf:about="http://www.platial.com/post/93947">
<link>http://www.platial.com/post/93947</link>
<title>Bellingham, WA housing market</title>
<description>
        <![CDATA[
        Bellingham City Hall (shown on map, website on link above)

GLOBAL INSIGHT / NATIONAL CITY CORP. VALUATION:  
2006/Q1  (see link to full report below)
$277,000 median sales price
51.5% overvalued

Classification:  "Extremely overvalued"

HOUSING BUBBLE CORRECTION COULD BE SEVERE
U.S. News & World Report (6/13/06)

EXCERPTS

"In the first quarter [of 2006], home prices nationwide rose an additional 7.3 percent, according to a joint study by the financial services firm National City Corp. and the research firm Global Insight. As a result, there are now 71 metropolitan areas–representing nearly 40 percent of all single-family homes–that can be classified as "extremely overvalued," according to the study. By comparison, only 64 metro regions were considered frothy at the end of last year and only 1 percent were classified as such in the first quarter of 2004."

"The fact that this number of metro areas – representing such a large percent of the total single family market–is extremely overvalued should be a cause for concern," said Richard DeKaser, chief economist for National City.

The bottom line: Real estate prices eventually correct themselves. And unfortunately for homeowners, it often takes years before home prices start to rise again, especially after a big run up.

National City recently studied 66 major metro regions over the past 21 years that suffered through a 10 percent or greater decline in prices for at least a two-year period of time. It found that home prices, once they begin to correct, tend to decline 17 percent on average before markets heal themselves.

"And the average duration of these adjustments is 3.5 years," says DeKaser.

FULL TEXT:  http://tinyurl.com/gdozq

DEFINITION:
Valuations in excess of 34% are classified as "extremely overvalued."  A complete ranking of overvalued and undervalued housing markets, as well as past price declines and duration of market corrections are available in PDF form from the link below:

FULL REPORT:
Overvalued Housing Market? Depends Where You Live
Most Overvalued, Most Undervalued of the 317 Largest U.S. Metro Areas Examined
http://www.globalinsight.com/Highlight/HighlightDetail2350.htm<br /><br /><a href="http://www.platial.com/post/93947">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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<dc:creator></dc:creator>
<dc:date>2006-06-19 21:13:19.654335+00:00</dc:date>
</item>
<item rdf:about="http://www.platial.com/post/93954">
<link>http://www.platial.com/post/93954</link>
<title>Kingston, NY housing market</title>
<description>
        <![CDATA[
        Kingston City Hall (shown on map, website on link above)

GLOBAL INSIGHT / NATIONAL CITY CORP. VALUATION:  
2006/Q1  (see link to full report below)
$220,500 median sales price
45.7% overvalued

Classification:  "Extremely overvalued"

HOUSING BUBBLE CORRECTION COULD BE SEVERE
U.S. News & World Report (6/13/06)

EXCERPTS

"In the first quarter [of 2006], home prices nationwide rose an additional 7.3 percent, according to a joint study by the financial services firm National City Corp. and the research firm Global Insight. As a result, there are now 71 metropolitan areas–representing nearly 40 percent of all single-family homes–that can be classified as "extremely overvalued," according to the study. By comparison, only 64 metro regions were considered frothy at the end of last year and only 1 percent were classified as such in the first quarter of 2004."

"The fact that this number of metro areas – representing such a large percent of the total single family market–is extremely overvalued should be a cause for concern," said Richard DeKaser, chief economist for National City.

The bottom line: Real estate prices eventually correct themselves. And unfortunately for homeowners, it often takes years before home prices start to rise again, especially after a big run up.

National City recently studied 66 major metro regions over the past 21 years that suffered through a 10 percent or greater decline in prices for at least a two-year period of time. It found that home prices, once they begin to correct, tend to decline 17 percent on average before markets heal themselves.

"And the average duration of these adjustments is 3.5 years," says DeKaser.

FULL TEXT:  http://tinyurl.com/gdozq

DEFINITION:
Valuations in excess of 34% are classified as "extremely overvalued."  A complete ranking of overvalued and undervalued housing markets, as well as past price declines and duration of market corrections are available in PDF form from the link below:

FULL REPORT:
Overvalued Housing Market? Depends Where You Live
Most Overvalued, Most Undervalued of the 317 Largest U.S. Metro Areas Examined
http://www.globalinsight.com/Highlight/HighlightDetail2350.htm<br /><br /><a href="http://www.platial.com/post/93954">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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<dc:creator></dc:creator>
<dc:date>2006-06-19 21:26:18.869246+00:00</dc:date>
</item>
<item rdf:about="http://www.platial.com/post/93956">
<link>http://www.platial.com/post/93956</link>
<title>Carson City, NV housing market</title>
<description>
        <![CDATA[
        Carson City Hall (shown on map, website on link above)

GLOBAL INSIGHT / NATIONAL CITY CORP. VALUATION:  
2006/Q1  (see link to full report below)
$291,300 median sales price
45.6% overvalued

Classification:  "Extremely overvalued"

HOUSING BUBBLE CORRECTION COULD BE SEVERE
U.S. News & World Report (6/13/06)

EXCERPTS

"In the first quarter [of 2006], home prices nationwide rose an additional 7.3 percent, according to a joint study by the financial services firm National City Corp. and the research firm Global Insight. As a result, there are now 71 metropolitan areas–representing nearly 40 percent of all single-family homes–that can be classified as "extremely overvalued," according to the study. By comparison, only 64 metro regions were considered frothy at the end of last year and only 1 percent were classified as such in the first quarter of 2004."

"The fact that this number of metro areas – representing such a large percent of the total single family market–is extremely overvalued should be a cause for concern," said Richard DeKaser, chief economist for National City.

The bottom line: Real estate prices eventually correct themselves. And unfortunately for homeowners, it often takes years before home prices start to rise again, especially after a big run up.

National City recently studied 66 major metro regions over the past 21 years that suffered through a 10 percent or greater decline in prices for at least a two-year period of time. It found that home prices, once they begin to correct, tend to decline 17 percent on average before markets heal themselves.

"And the average duration of these adjustments is 3.5 years," says DeKaser.

FULL TEXT:  http://tinyurl.com/gdozq

DEFINITION:
Valuations in excess of 34% are classified as "extremely overvalued."  A complete ranking of overvalued and undervalued housing markets, as well as past price declines and duration of market corrections are available in PDF form from the link below:

FULL REPORT:
Overvalued Housing Market? Depends Where You Live
Most Overvalued, Most Undervalued of the 317 Largest U.S. Metro Areas Examined
http://www.globalinsight.com/Highlight/HighlightDetail2350.htm<br /><br /><a href="http://www.platial.com/post/93956">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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<dc:creator></dc:creator>
<dc:date>2006-06-19 21:31:27.5755+00:00</dc:date>
</item>
<item rdf:about="http://www.platial.com/post/93960">
<link>http://www.platial.com/post/93960</link>
<title>Barnstable, MA housing market</title>
<description>
        <![CDATA[
        Barnstable Town Hall (shown on map, website on link above)

GLOBAL INSIGHT / NATIONAL CITY CORP. VALUATION:  
2006/Q1  (see link to full report below)
$356,800 median sales price
43.4% overvalued

Classification:  "Extremely overvalued"
How long did the last housing price correction last?  
How far did prices fall?  See:
http://www.platial.com/place/95048

HOUSING BUBBLE CORRECTION COULD BE SEVERE
U.S. News & World Report (6/13/06)

EXCERPTS

"In the first quarter [of 2006], home prices nationwide rose an additional 7.3 percent, according to a joint study by the financial services firm National City Corp. and the research firm Global Insight. As a result, there are now 71 metropolitan areas–representing nearly 40 percent of all single-family homes–that can be classified as "extremely overvalued," according to the study. By comparison, only 64 metro regions were considered frothy at the end of last year and only 1 percent were classified as such in the first quarter of 2004."

"The fact that this number of metro areas – representing such a large percent of the total single family market–is extremely overvalued should be a cause for concern," said Richard DeKaser, chief economist for National City.

The bottom line: Real estate prices eventually correct themselves. And unfortunately for homeowners, it often takes years before home prices start to rise again, especially after a big run up.

National City recently studied 66 major metro regions over the past 21 years that suffered through a 10 percent or greater decline in prices for at least a two-year period of time. It found that home prices, once they begin to correct, tend to decline 17 percent on average before markets heal themselves.

"And the average duration of these adjustments is 3.5 years," says DeKaser.

FULL TEXT:  http://tinyurl.com/gdozq

DEFINITION:
Valuations in excess of 34% are classified as "extremely overvalued."  A complete ranking of overvalued and undervalued housing markets, as well as past price declines and duration of market corrections are available in PDF form from the link below:

FULL REPORT:
Overvalued Housing Market? Depends Where You Live
Most Overvalued, Most Undervalued of the 317 Largest U.S. Metro Areas Examined
http://www.globalinsight.com/Highlight/HighlightDetail2350.htm<br /><br /><a href="http://www.platial.com/post/93960">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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<dc:creator></dc:creator>
<dc:date>2006-06-22 15:34:58.596633+00:00</dc:date>
</item>
<item rdf:about="http://www.platial.com/post/93961">
<link>http://www.platial.com/post/93961</link>
<title>Washington, DC MSA housing market</title>
<description>
        <![CDATA[
        Washington, DC Mayor's Office (shown on map, regional MSA wiki on link above)

GLOBAL INSIGHT / NATIONAL CITY CORP. VALUATION:  
2006/Q1  (see link to full report below)
$401,100 median sales price
38.3% overvalued

Classification:  "Extremely overvalued"

HOUSING BUBBLE CORRECTION COULD BE SEVERE
U.S. News & World Report (6/13/06)

EXCERPTS

"In the first quarter [of 2006], home prices nationwide rose an additional 7.3 percent, according to a joint study by the financial services firm National City Corp. and the research firm Global Insight. As a result, there are now 71 metropolitan areas–representing nearly 40 percent of all single-family homes–that can be classified as "extremely overvalued," according to the study. By comparison, only 64 metro regions were considered frothy at the end of last year and only 1 percent were classified as such in the first quarter of 2004."

"The fact that this number of metro areas – representing such a large percent of the total single family market–is extremely overvalued should be a cause for concern," said Richard DeKaser, chief economist for National City.

The bottom line: Real estate prices eventually correct themselves. And unfortunately for homeowners, it often takes years before home prices start to rise again, especially after a big run up.

National City recently studied 66 major metro regions over the past 21 years that suffered through a 10 percent or greater decline in prices for at least a two-year period of time. It found that home prices, once they begin to correct, tend to decline 17 percent on average before markets heal themselves.

"And the average duration of these adjustments is 3.5 years," says DeKaser.

FULL TEXT:  http://tinyurl.com/gdozq

DEFINITION:
Valuations in excess of 34% are classified as "extremely overvalued."  A complete ranking of overvalued and undervalued housing markets, as well as past price declines and duration of market corrections are available in PDF form from the link below:

FULL REPORT:
Overvalued Housing Market? Depends Where You Live
Most Overvalued, Most Undervalued of the 317 Largest U.S. Metro Areas Examined
http://www.globalinsight.com/Highlight/HighlightDetail2350.htm
<br /><br /><a href="http://www.platial.com/post/93961">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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<dc:creator></dc:creator>
<dc:date>2006-06-19 21:55:23.677562+00:00</dc:date>
</item>
<item rdf:about="http://www.platial.com/post/94130">
<link>http://www.platial.com/post/94130</link>
<title>Los Angeles, CA housing market</title>
<description>
        <![CDATA[
        Los Angeles City Hall (shown on map and link above)

GLOBAL INSIGHT / NATIONAL CITY CORP. VALUATION:  2006/Q1
$499,300 median sales price
61.3% overvalued
Classification:  "Extremely overvalued"
Full report below. Add places to local map and comments to wiki:
http://realestatebubblemap.pbwiki.com/Los%20Angeles%2C%20CA

How long did the last housing price correction last?  
How far did prices fall?  See:
http://platial.com/place/95116

HOUSING BUBBLE CORRECTION COULD BE SEVERE
U.S. News & World Report (6/13/06)

EXCERPTS

"In the first quarter [of 2006], home prices nationwide rose an additional 7.3 percent, according to a joint study by the financial services firm National City Corp. and the research firm Global Insight. As a result, there are now 71 metropolitan areas–representing nearly 40 percent of all single-family homes–that can be classified as "extremely overvalued," according to the study. By comparison, only 64 metro regions were considered frothy at the end of last year and only 1 percent were classified as such in the first quarter of 2004."

"The fact that this number of metro areas – representing such a large percent of the total single family market–is extremely overvalued should be a cause for concern," said Richard DeKaser, chief economist for National City.

The bottom line: Real estate prices eventually correct themselves. And unfortunately for homeowners, it often takes years before home prices start to rise again, especially after a big run up.

National City recently studied 66 major metro regions over the past 21 years that suffered through a 10 percent or greater decline in prices for at least a two-year period of time. It found that home prices, once they begin to correct, tend to decline 17 percent on average before markets heal themselves.

"And the average duration of these adjustments is 3.5 years," says DeKaser.

FULL TEXT:  http://tinyurl.com/gdozq

DEFINITION:
Valuations in excess of 34% are classified as "extremely overvalued."  A complete ranking of overvalued and undervalued housing markets, as well as past price declines and duration of market corrections are available in PDF form from the link below:

FULL REPORT:
Overvalued Housing Market? Depends Where You Live
Most Overvalued, Most Undervalued of the 317 Largest U.S. Metro Areas Examined
http://www.globalinsight.com/Highlight/HighlightDetail2350.htm
<br /><br /><a href="http://www.platial.com/post/94130">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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<dc:creator></dc:creator>
<dc:date>2006-06-30 17:49:40.489673+00:00</dc:date>
</item>
<item rdf:about="http://www.platial.com/post/94132">
<link>http://www.platial.com/post/94132</link>
<title>San Diego, CA housing market</title>
<description>
        <![CDATA[
        San Diego City Hall (shown on map and link above)

GLOBAL INSIGHT / NATIONAL CITY CORP. VALUATION:  2006/Q1
$478,300 median sales price
38.6% overvalued
Classification:  "Extremely overvalued"
Full report below. Add places to local map and comments to wiki:
https://realestatebubblemap.pbwiki.com/San%20Diego%2C%20CA

How long did the last housing price correction last?  
How far did prices fall?  Where did prices fall?  See:
http://platial.com/place/95473

HOUSING BUBBLE CORRECTION COULD BE SEVERE
U.S. News & World Report (6/13/06)

EXCERPTS

"In the first quarter [of 2006], home prices nationwide rose an additional 7.3 percent, according to a joint study by the financial services firm National City Corp. and the research firm Global Insight. As a result, there are now 71 metropolitan areas–representing nearly 40 percent of all single-family homes–that can be classified as "extremely overvalued," according to the study. By comparison, only 64 metro regions were considered frothy at the end of last year and only 1 percent were classified as such in the first quarter of 2004."

"The fact that this number of metro areas – representing such a large percent of the total single family market–is extremely overvalued should be a cause for concern," said Richard DeKaser, chief economist for National City.

The bottom line: Real estate prices eventually correct themselves. And unfortunately for homeowners, it often takes years before home prices start to rise again, especially after a big run up.

National City recently studied 66 major metro regions over the past 21 years that suffered through a 10 percent or greater decline in prices for at least a two-year period of time. It found that home prices, once they begin to correct, tend to decline 17 percent on average before markets heal themselves.

"And the average duration of these adjustments is 3.5 years," says DeKaser.

FULL TEXT:  http://tinyurl.com/gdozq

DEFINITION:
Valuations in excess of 34% are classified as "extremely overvalued."  A complete ranking of overvalued and undervalued housing markets, as well as past price declines and duration of market corrections are available in PDF form from the link below:

FULL REPORT:
Overvalued Housing Market? Depends Where You Live
Most Overvalued, Most Undervalued of the 317 Largest U.S. Metro Areas Examined
http://www.globalinsight.com/Highlight/HighlightDetail2350.htm<br /><br /><a href="http://www.platial.com/post/94132">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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<dc:creator></dc:creator>
<dc:date>2006-06-30 07:49:56.092058+00:00</dc:date>
</item>
<item rdf:about="http://www.platial.com/post/94143">
<link>http://www.platial.com/post/94143</link>
<title>Phoenix, AZ housing market</title>
<description>
        <![CDATA[
        Phoenix City Hall (shown on map and link above)

GLOBAL INSIGHT / NATIONAL CITY CORP. VALUATION:  
2006/Q1  (see link to full report below)
$243,000 median sales price
42.9% overvalued

Classification:  "Extremely overvalued"

HOUSING BUBBLE CORRECTION COULD BE SEVERE
U.S. News & World Report (6/13/06)

EXCERPTS

"In the first quarter [of 2006], home prices nationwide rose an additional 7.3 percent, according to a joint study by the financial services firm National City Corp. and the research firm Global Insight. As a result, there are now 71 metropolitan areas–representing nearly 40 percent of all single-family homes–that can be classified as "extremely overvalued," according to the study. By comparison, only 64 metro regions were considered frothy at the end of last year and only 1 percent were classified as such in the first quarter of 2004."

"The fact that this number of metro areas – representing such a large percent of the total single family market–is extremely overvalued should be a cause for concern," said Richard DeKaser, chief economist for National City.

The bottom line: Real estate prices eventually correct themselves. And unfortunately for homeowners, it often takes years before home prices start to rise again, especially after a big run up.

National City recently studied 66 major metro regions over the past 21 years that suffered through a 10 percent or greater decline in prices for at least a two-year period of time. It found that home prices, once they begin to correct, tend to decline 17 percent on average before markets heal themselves.

"And the average duration of these adjustments is 3.5 years," says DeKaser.

FULL TEXT:  http://tinyurl.com/gdozq

DEFINITION:
Valuations in excess of 34% are classified as "extremely overvalued."  A complete ranking of overvalued and undervalued housing markets, as well as past price declines and duration of market corrections are available in PDF form from the link below:

FULL REPORT:
Overvalued Housing Market? Depends Where You Live
Most Overvalued, Most Undervalued of the 317 Largest U.S. Metro Areas Examined
http://www.globalinsight.com/Highlight/HighlightDetail2350.htm<br /><br /><a href="http://www.platial.com/post/94143">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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<dc:creator></dc:creator>
<dc:date>2006-06-20 12:04:10.143853+00:00</dc:date>
</item>
<item rdf:about="http://www.platial.com/post/95502">
<link>http://www.platial.com/post/95502</link>
<title>San Jose, CA housing market</title>
<description>
        <![CDATA[
        San Jose City Hall (shown on map and on link above)

GLOBAL INSIGHT / NATIONAL CITY CORP. VALUATION:  2006/Q1
$683,900 median sales price
44.3% overvalued
Classification:  "Extremely overvalued"
Full report below. Add places to local map and comments to wiki:
https://realestatebubblemap.pbwiki.com/San%20Jose%2C%20CA

How long did the last housing price correction last?  
How far did prices fall?  See:
http://www.platial.com/place/95501

HOUSING BUBBLE CORRECTION COULD BE SEVERE
U.S. News & World Report (6/13/06)

EXCERPTS

"In the first quarter [of 2006], home prices nationwide rose an additional 7.3 percent, according to a joint study by the financial services firm National City Corp. and the research firm Global Insight. As a result, there are now 71 metropolitan areas–representing nearly 40 percent of all single-family homes–that can be classified as "extremely overvalued," according to the study. By comparison, only 64 metro regions were considered frothy at the end of last year and only 1 percent were classified as such in the first quarter of 2004."

"The fact that this number of metro areas – representing such a large percent of the total single family market–is extremely overvalued should be a cause for concern," said Richard DeKaser, chief economist for National City.

The bottom line: Real estate prices eventually correct themselves. And unfortunately for homeowners, it often takes years before home prices start to rise again, especially after a big run up.

National City recently studied 66 major metro regions over the past 21 years that suffered through a 10 percent or greater decline in prices for at least a two-year period of time. It found that home prices, once they begin to correct, tend to decline 17 percent on average before markets heal themselves.

"And the average duration of these adjustments is 3.5 years," says DeKaser.

FULL TEXT:  http://tinyurl.com/gdozq

DEFINITION:
Valuations in excess of 34% are classified as "extremely overvalued."  A complete ranking of overvalued and undervalued housing markets, as well as past price declines and duration of market corrections are available in PDF form from the link below:

FULL REPORT:
Overvalued Housing Market? Depends Where You Live
Most Overvalued, Most Undervalued of the 317 Largest U.S. Metro Areas Examined
http://www.globalinsight.com/Highlight/HighlightDetail2350.htm<br /><br /><a href="http://www.platial.com/post/95502">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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<dc:creator></dc:creator>
<dc:date>2006-07-02 19:33:22.676924+00:00</dc:date>
</item>
<item rdf:about="http://www.platial.com/post/95514">
<link>http://www.platial.com/post/95514</link>
<title>Stockton, CA housing market</title>
<description>
        <![CDATA[
        Stockton City Hall (shown on map and on link above)

GLOBAL INSIGHT / NATIONAL CITY CORP. VALUATION:  
2006/Q1  (see link to full report below)
$344,600 median sales price
74.9% overvalued

Classification:  "Extremely overvalued"

HOUSING BUBBLE CORRECTION COULD BE SEVERE
U.S. News & World Report (6/13/06)

EXCERPTS

"In the first quarter [of 2006], home prices nationwide rose an additional 7.3 percent, according to a joint study by the financial services firm National City Corp. and the research firm Global Insight. As a result, there are now 71 metropolitan areas–representing nearly 40 percent of all single-family homes–that can be classified as "extremely overvalued," according to the study. By comparison, only 64 metro regions were considered frothy at the end of last year and only 1 percent were classified as such in the first quarter of 2004."

"The fact that this number of metro areas – representing such a large percent of the total single family market–is extremely overvalued should be a cause for concern," said Richard DeKaser, chief economist for National City.

The bottom line: Real estate prices eventually correct themselves. And unfortunately for homeowners, it often takes years before home prices start to rise again, especially after a big run up.

National City recently studied 66 major metro regions over the past 21 years that suffered through a 10 percent or greater decline in prices for at least a two-year period of time. It found that home prices, once they begin to correct, tend to decline 17 percent on average before markets heal themselves.

"And the average duration of these adjustments is 3.5 years," says DeKaser.

FULL TEXT:  http://tinyurl.com/gdozq

DEFINITION:
Valuations in excess of 34% are classified as "extremely overvalued."  A complete ranking of overvalued and undervalued housing markets, as well as past price declines and duration of market corrections are available in PDF form from the link below:

FULL REPORT:
Overvalued Housing Market? Depends Where You Live
Most Overvalued, Most Undervalued of the 317 Largest U.S. Metro Areas Examined
http://www.globalinsight.com/Highlight/HighlightDetail2350.htm<br /><br /><a href="http://www.platial.com/post/95514">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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<dc:creator></dc:creator>
<dc:date>2006-06-24 10:04:01.980899+00:00</dc:date>
</item>
<item rdf:about="http://www.platial.com/post/95515">
<link>http://www.platial.com/post/95515</link>
<title>Punta Gorda, FL housing market</title>
<description>
        <![CDATA[
        Punta Gorda City Hall (shown on map and on link above)

GLOBAL INSIGHT / NATIONAL CITY CORP. VALUATION:  
2006/Q1  (see link to full report below)
$210,900 median sales price
73.4% overvalued

Classification:  "Extremely overvalued"

HOUSING BUBBLE CORRECTION COULD BE SEVERE
U.S. News & World Report (6/13/06)

EXCERPTS

"In the first quarter [of 2006], home prices nationwide rose an additional 7.3 percent, according to a joint study by the financial services firm National City Corp. and the research firm Global Insight. As a result, there are now 71 metropolitan areas–representing nearly 40 percent of all single-family homes–that can be classified as "extremely overvalued," according to the study. By comparison, only 64 metro regions were considered frothy at the end of last year and only 1 percent were classified as such in the first quarter of 2004."

"The fact that this number of metro areas – representing such a large percent of the total single family market–is extremely overvalued should be a cause for concern," said Richard DeKaser, chief economist for National City.

The bottom line: Real estate prices eventually correct themselves. And unfortunately for homeowners, it often takes years before home prices start to rise again, especially after a big run up.

National City recently studied 66 major metro regions over the past 21 years that suffered through a 10 percent or greater decline in prices for at least a two-year period of time. It found that home prices, once they begin to correct, tend to decline 17 percent on average before markets heal themselves.

"And the average duration of these adjustments is 3.5 years," says DeKaser.

FULL TEXT:  http://tinyurl.com/gdozq

DEFINITION:
Valuations in excess of 34% are classified as "extremely overvalued."  A complete ranking of overvalued and undervalued housing markets, as well as past price declines and duration of market corrections are available in PDF form from the link below:

FULL REPORT:
Overvalued Housing Market? Depends Where You Live
Most Overvalued, Most Undervalued of the 317 Largest U.S. Metro Areas Examined
http://www.globalinsight.com/Highlight/HighlightDetail2350.htm
<br /><br /><a href="http://www.platial.com/post/95515">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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<dc:creator></dc:creator>
<dc:date>2006-06-24 10:14:10.076386+00:00</dc:date>
</item>
<item rdf:about="http://www.platial.com/post/95517">
<link>http://www.platial.com/post/95517</link>
<title>Madera, CA housing market</title>
<description>
        <![CDATA[
        Madera Town Hall (shown on map and on link above)

GLOBAL INSIGHT / NATIONAL CITY CORP. VALUATION:  
2006/Q1  (see link to full report below)
$301,600 median sales price
72.5% overvalued

Classification:  "Extremely overvalued"

HOUSING BUBBLE CORRECTION COULD BE SEVERE
U.S. News & World Report (6/13/06)

EXCERPTS

"In the first quarter [of 2006], home prices nationwide rose an additional 7.3 percent, according to a joint study by the financial services firm National City Corp. and the research firm Global Insight. As a result, there are now 71 metropolitan areas–representing nearly 40 percent of all single-family homes–that can be classified as "extremely overvalued," according to the study. By comparison, only 64 metro regions were considered frothy at the end of last year and only 1 percent were classified as such in the first quarter of 2004."

"The fact that this number of metro areas – representing such a large percent of the total single family market–is extremely overvalued should be a cause for concern," said Richard DeKaser, chief economist for National City.

The bottom line: Real estate prices eventually correct themselves. And unfortunately for homeowners, it often takes years before home prices start to rise again, especially after a big run up.

National City recently studied 66 major metro regions over the past 21 years that suffered through a 10 percent or greater decline in prices for at least a two-year period of time. It found that home prices, once they begin to correct, tend to decline 17 percent on average before markets heal themselves.

"And the average duration of these adjustments is 3.5 years," says DeKaser.

FULL TEXT:  http://tinyurl.com/gdozq

DEFINITION:
Valuations in excess of 34% are classified as "extremely overvalued."  A complete ranking of overvalued and undervalued housing markets, as well as past price declines and duration of market corrections are available in PDF form from the link below:

FULL REPORT:
Overvalued Housing Market? Depends Where You Live
Most Overvalued, Most Undervalued of the 317 Largest U.S. Metro Areas Examined
http://www.globalinsight.com/Highlight/HighlightDetail2350.htm
<br /><br /><a href="http://www.platial.com/post/95517">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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<dc:creator></dc:creator>
<dc:date>2006-06-24 10:28:20.818687+00:00</dc:date>
</item>
<item rdf:about="http://www.platial.com/post/95518">
<link>http://www.platial.com/post/95518</link>
<title>Riverside, CA housing market</title>
<description>
        <![CDATA[
        Riverside City Hall (shown on map and on link above)

GLOBAL INSIGHT / NATIONAL CITY CORP. VALUATION:  2006/Q1
$332,300 median sales price (Riverside-San Bernardino)
68.7% overvalued
Classification:  "Extremely overvalued"
Full report below. Add places to local map and comments to wiki:
https://realestatebubblemap.pbwiki.com/Riverside%2C%20CA

How long did the last housing price correction last?  
How far did prices fall?  See:
http://www.platial.com/place/95519

HOUSING BUBBLE CORRECTION COULD BE SEVERE
U.S. News & World Report (6/13/06)

EXCERPTS

"In the first quarter [of 2006], home prices nationwide rose an additional 7.3 percent, according to a joint study by the financial services firm National City Corp. and the research firm Global Insight. As a result, there are now 71 metropolitan areas–representing nearly 40 percent of all single-family homes–that can be classified as "extremely overvalued," according to the study. By comparison, only 64 metro regions were considered frothy at the end of last year and only 1 percent were classified as such in the first quarter of 2004."

"The fact that this number of metro areas – representing such a large percent of the total single family market–is extremely overvalued should be a cause for concern," said Richard DeKaser, chief economist for National City.

The bottom line: Real estate prices eventually correct themselves. And unfortunately for homeowners, it often takes years before home prices start to rise again, especially after a big run up.

National City recently studied 66 major metro regions over the past 21 years that suffered through a 10 percent or greater decline in prices for at least a two-year period of time. It found that home prices, once they begin to correct, tend to decline 17 percent on average before markets heal themselves.

"And the average duration of these adjustments is 3.5 years," says DeKaser.

FULL TEXT:  http://tinyurl.com/gdozq

DEFINITION:
Valuations in excess of 34% are classified as "extremely overvalued."  A complete ranking of overvalued and undervalued housing markets, as well as past price declines and duration of market corrections are available in PDF form from the link below:

FULL REPORT:
Overvalued Housing Market? Depends Where You Live
Most Overvalued, Most Undervalued of the 317 Largest U.S. Metro Areas Examined
http://www.globalinsight.com/Highlight/HighlightDetail2350.htm<br /><br /><a href="http://www.platial.com/post/95518">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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<dc:creator></dc:creator>
<dc:date>2006-06-30 07:49:49.909799+00:00</dc:date>
</item>
<item rdf:about="http://www.platial.com/post/95857">
<link>http://www.platial.com/post/95857</link>
<title>Redding, CA housing market</title>
<description>
        <![CDATA[
        GLOBAL INSIGHT / NATIONAL CITY CORP. VALUATION:  
2006/Q1  (see link to full report below)
$272,000 median sales price
68.4% overvalued

Classification:  "Extremely overvalued"
How long have previous housing price corrections lasted?  
How far have prices fallen?  See nationwide map at:
http://www.platial.com/realestatecafe/map/7317

HOUSING BUBBLE CORRECTION COULD BE SEVERE
U.S. News & World Report (6/13/06)

EXCERPTS

"In the first quarter [of 2006], home prices nationwide rose an additional 7.3 percent, according to a joint study by the financial services firm National City Corp. and the research firm Global Insight. As a result, there are now 71 metropolitan areas–representing nearly 40 percent of all single-family homes–that can be classified as "extremely overvalued," according to the study. By comparison, only 64 metro regions were considered frothy at the end of last year and only 1 percent were classified as such in the first quarter of 2004."

"The fact that this number of metro areas – representing such a large percent of the total single family market–is extremely overvalued should be a cause for concern," said Richard DeKaser, chief economist for National City.

The bottom line: Real estate prices eventually correct themselves. And unfortunately for homeowners, it often takes years before home prices start to rise again, especially after a big run up.

National City recently studied 66 major metro regions over the past 21 years that suffered through a 10 percent or greater decline in prices for at least a two-year period of time. It found that home prices, once they begin to correct, tend to decline 17 percent on average before markets heal themselves.

"And the average duration of these adjustments is 3.5 years," says DeKaser.

FULL TEXT:  http://tinyurl.com/gdozq

DEFINITION:
Valuations in excess of 34% are classified as "extremely overvalued."  A complete ranking of overvalued and undervalued housing markets, as well as past price declines and duration of market corrections are available in PDF form from the link below:

FULL REPORT:
Overvalued Housing Market? Depends Where You Live
Most Overvalued, Most Undervalued of the 317 Largest U.S. Metro Areas Examined
http://www.globalinsight.com/Highlight/HighlightDetail2350.htm<br /><br /><a href="http://www.platial.com/post/95857">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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<dc:date>2006-06-25 20:47:33.154969+00:00</dc:date>
</item>
<item rdf:about="http://www.platial.com/post/95860">
<link>http://www.platial.com/post/95860</link>
<title>Medford, OR housing market</title>
<description>
        <![CDATA[
        Medford City Hall (shown on map and on link above)

GLOBAL INSIGHT / NATIONAL CITY CORP. VALUATION:  
2006/Q1  (see link to full report below)
$276,000 median sales price
66.4% overvalued

Classification:  "Extremely overvalued"
How long have previous housing price corrections lasted?  
How far have prices fallen?  See nationwide map at:
http://www.platial.com/realestatecafe/map/7317

HOUSING BUBBLE CORRECTION COULD BE SEVERE
U.S. News & World Report (6/13/06)

EXCERPTS

"In the first quarter [of 2006], home prices nationwide rose an additional 7.3 percent, according to a joint study by the financial services firm National City Corp. and the research firm Global Insight. As a result, there are now 71 metropolitan areas–representing nearly 40 percent of all single-family homes–that can be classified as "extremely overvalued," according to the study. By comparison, only 64 metro regions were considered frothy at the end of last year and only 1 percent were classified as such in the first quarter of 2004."

"The fact that this number of metro areas – representing such a large percent of the total single family market–is extremely overvalued should be a cause for concern," said Richard DeKaser, chief economist for National City.

The bottom line: Real estate prices eventually correct themselves. And unfortunately for homeowners, it often takes years before home prices start to rise again, especially after a big run up.

National City recently studied 66 major metro regions over the past 21 years that suffered through a 10 percent or greater decline in prices for at least a two-year period of time. It found that home prices, once they begin to correct, tend to decline 17 percent on average before markets heal themselves.

"And the average duration of these adjustments is 3.5 years," says DeKaser.

FULL TEXT:  http://tinyurl.com/gdozq

DEFINITION:
Valuations in excess of 34% are classified as "extremely overvalued."  A complete ranking of overvalued and undervalued housing markets, as well as past price declines and duration of market corrections are available in PDF form from the link below:

FULL REPORT:
Overvalued Housing Market? Depends Where You Live
Most Overvalued, Most Undervalued of the 317 Largest U.S. Metro Areas Examined
http://www.globalinsight.com/Highlight/HighlightDetail2350.htm
<br /><br /><a href="http://www.platial.com/post/95860">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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<dc:creator></dc:creator>
<dc:date>2006-06-25 21:00:17.9185+00:00</dc:date>
</item>
<item rdf:about="http://www.platial.com/post/95862">
<link>http://www.platial.com/post/95862</link>
<title>Napa, CA housing market</title>
<description>
        <![CDATA[
        Napa City Hall (shown on map and on link above)

GLOBAL INSIGHT / NATIONAL CITY CORP. VALUATION:  
2006/Q1  (see link to full report below)
$541,600 median sales price
65.3% overvalued

Classification:  "Extremely overvalued"
How long have previous housing price corrections lasted?  
How far have prices fallen?  See nationwide map at:
http://www.platial.com/realestatecafe/map/7317

HOUSING BUBBLE CORRECTION COULD BE SEVERE
U.S. News & World Report (6/13/06)

EXCERPTS

"In the first quarter [of 2006], home prices nationwide rose an additional 7.3 percent, according to a joint study by the financial services firm National City Corp. and the research firm Global Insight. As a result, there are now 71 metropolitan areas–representing nearly 40 percent of all single-family homes–that can be classified as "extremely overvalued," according to the study. By comparison, only 64 metro regions were considered frothy at the end of last year and only 1 percent were classified as such in the first quarter of 2004."

"The fact that this number of metro areas – representing such a large percent of the total single family market–is extremely overvalued should be a cause for concern," said Richard DeKaser, chief economist for National City.

The bottom line: Real estate prices eventually correct themselves. And unfortunately for homeowners, it often takes years before home prices start to rise again, especially after a big run up.

National City recently studied 66 major metro regions over the past 21 years that suffered through a 10 percent or greater decline in prices for at least a two-year period of time. It found that home prices, once they begin to correct, tend to decline 17 percent on average before markets heal themselves.

"And the average duration of these adjustments is 3.5 years," says DeKaser.

FULL TEXT:  http://tinyurl.com/gdozq

DEFINITION:
Valuations in excess of 34% are classified as "extremely overvalued."  A complete ranking of overvalued and undervalued housing markets, as well as past price declines and duration of market corrections are available in PDF form from the link below:

FULL REPORT:
Overvalued Housing Market? Depends Where You Live
Most Overvalued, Most Undervalued of the 317 Largest U.S. Metro Areas Examined
http://www.globalinsight.com/Highlight/HighlightDetail2350.htm<br /><br /><a href="http://www.platial.com/post/95862">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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<dc:creator></dc:creator>
<dc:date>2006-06-25 21:21:37.916973+00:00</dc:date>
</item>
<item rdf:about="http://www.platial.com/post/95863">
<link>http://www.platial.com/post/95863</link>
<title>Sarasota, FL housing market</title>
<description>
        <![CDATA[
        Sarasota City Hall (shown on map and on link above)

GLOBAL INSIGHT / NATIONAL CITY CORP. VALUATION:  
2006/Q1  (see link to full report below)
$249,000 median sales price
64.4% overvalued

Classification:  "Extremely overvalued"
How long have previous housing price corrections lasted?  
How far have prices fallen?  See nationwide map at:
http://www.platial.com/realestatecafe/map/7317

HOUSING BUBBLE CORRECTION COULD BE SEVERE
U.S. News & World Report (6/13/06)

EXCERPTS

"In the first quarter [of 2006], home prices nationwide rose an additional 7.3 percent, according to a joint study by the financial services firm National City Corp. and the research firm Global Insight. As a result, there are now 71 metropolitan areas–representing nearly 40 percent of all single-family homes–that can be classified as "extremely overvalued," according to the study. By comparison, only 64 metro regions were considered frothy at the end of last year and only 1 percent were classified as such in the first quarter of 2004."

"The fact that this number of metro areas – representing such a large percent of the total single family market–is extremely overvalued should be a cause for concern," said Richard DeKaser, chief economist for National City.

The bottom line: Real estate prices eventually correct themselves. And unfortunately for homeowners, it often takes years before home prices start to rise again, especially after a big run up.

National City recently studied 66 major metro regions over the past 21 years that suffered through a 10 percent or greater decline in prices for at least a two-year period of time. It found that home prices, once they begin to correct, tend to decline 17 percent on average before markets heal themselves.

"And the average duration of these adjustments is 3.5 years," says DeKaser.

FULL TEXT:  http://tinyurl.com/gdozq

DEFINITION:
Valuations in excess of 34% are classified as "extremely overvalued."  A complete ranking of overvalued and undervalued housing markets, as well as past price declines and duration of market corrections are available in PDF form from the link below:

FULL REPORT:
Overvalued Housing Market? Depends Where You Live
Most Overvalued, Most Undervalued of the 317 Largest U.S. Metro Areas Examined
http://www.globalinsight.com/Highlight/HighlightDetail2350.htm<br /><br /><a href="http://www.platial.com/post/95863">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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<dc:creator></dc:creator>
<dc:date>2006-06-25 21:25:06.340445+00:00</dc:date>
</item>
<item rdf:about="http://www.platial.com/post/95894">
<link>http://www.platial.com/post/95894</link>
<title>Miami, FL housing market</title>
<description>
        <![CDATA[
        Miami City Hall (shown on map and on link above)

GLOBAL INSIGHT / NATIONAL CITY CORP. VALUATION:  
2006/Q1  (see link to full report below)
$277,700 median sales price
64.4% overvalued

Classification:  "Extremely overvalued"
How long have previous housing price corrections lasted?  
How far have prices fallen?  See nationwide map at:
http://www.platial.com/realestatecafe/map/7317

HOUSING BUBBLE CORRECTION COULD BE SEVERE
U.S. News & World Report (6/13/06)

EXCERPTS

"In the first quarter [of 2006], home prices nationwide rose an additional 7.3 percent, according to a joint study by the financial services firm National City Corp. and the research firm Global Insight. As a result, there are now 71 metropolitan areas–representing nearly 40 percent of all single-family homes–that can be classified as "extremely overvalued," according to the study. By comparison, only 64 metro regions were considered frothy at the end of last year and only 1 percent were classified as such in the first quarter of 2004."

"The fact that this number of metro areas – representing such a large percent of the total single family market–is extremely overvalued should be a cause for concern," said Richard DeKaser, chief economist for National City.

The bottom line: Real estate prices eventually correct themselves. And unfortunately for homeowners, it often takes years before home prices start to rise again, especially after a big run up.

National City recently studied 66 major metro regions over the past 21 years that suffered through a 10 percent or greater decline in prices for at least a two-year period of time. It found that home prices, once they begin to correct, tend to decline 17 percent on average before markets heal themselves.

"And the average duration of these adjustments is 3.5 years," says DeKaser.

FULL TEXT:  http://tinyurl.com/gdozq

DEFINITION:
Valuations in excess of 34% are classified as "extremely overvalued."  A complete ranking of overvalued and undervalued housing markets, as well as past price declines and duration of market corrections are available in PDF form from the link below:

FULL REPORT:
Overvalued Housing Market? Depends Where You Live
Most Overvalued, Most Undervalued of the 317 Largest U.S. Metro Areas Examined
http://www.globalinsight.com/Highlight/HighlightDetail2350.htm<br /><br /><a href="http://www.platial.com/post/95894">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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<dc:creator></dc:creator>
<dc:date>2006-06-26 05:40:47.914172+00:00</dc:date>
</item>
<item rdf:about="http://www.platial.com/post/95895">
<link>http://www.platial.com/post/95895</link>
<title>Fort Myers, FL housing market</title>
<description>
        <![CDATA[
        Fort Myers City Hall (shown on map and on link above)

GLOBAL INSIGHT / NATIONAL CITY CORP. VALUATION:  
2006/Q1  (see link to full report below)
$245,500 median sales price (Cape Coral-Fort Myers)
63.0% overvalued

Classification:  "Extremely overvalued"
How long have previous housing price corrections lasted?  
How far have prices fallen?  See nationwide map at:
http://www.platial.com/realestatecafe/map/7317

HOUSING BUBBLE CORRECTION COULD BE SEVERE
U.S. News & World Report (6/13/06)

EXCERPTS

"In the first quarter [of 2006], home prices nationwide rose an additional 7.3 percent, according to a joint study by the financial services firm National City Corp. and the research firm Global Insight. As a result, there are now 71 metropolitan areas–representing nearly 40 percent of all single-family homes–that can be classified as "extremely overvalued," according to the study. By comparison, only 64 metro regions were considered frothy at the end of last year and only 1 percent were classified as such in the first quarter of 2004."

"The fact that this number of metro areas – representing such a large percent of the total single family market–is extremely overvalued should be a cause for concern," said Richard DeKaser, chief economist for National City.

The bottom line: Real estate prices eventually correct themselves. And unfortunately for homeowners, it often takes years before home prices start to rise again, especially after a big run up.

National City recently studied 66 major metro regions over the past 21 years that suffered through a 10 percent or greater decline in prices for at least a two-year period of time. It found that home prices, once they begin to correct, tend to decline 17 percent on average before markets heal themselves.

"And the average duration of these adjustments is 3.5 years," says DeKaser.

FULL TEXT:  http://tinyurl.com/gdozq

DEFINITION:
Valuations in excess of 34% are classified as "extremely overvalued."  A complete ranking of overvalued and undervalued housing markets, as well as past price declines and duration of market corrections are available in PDF form from the link below:

FULL REPORT:
Overvalued Housing Market? Depends Where You Live
Most Overvalued, Most Undervalued of the 317 Largest U.S. Metro Areas Examined
http://www.globalinsight.com/Highlight/HighlightDetail2350.htm<br /><br /><a href="http://www.platial.com/post/95895">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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<georss:point> </georss:point>
<dc:creator></dc:creator>
<dc:date>2006-06-26 05:48:08.146051+00:00</dc:date>
</item>
<item rdf:about="http://www.platial.com/post/95896">
<link>http://www.platial.com/post/95896</link>
<title>Bakersfield, CA housing market</title>
<description>
        <![CDATA[
        Bakersfield City Hall (shown on map and on link above)

GLOBAL INSIGHT / NATIONAL CITY CORP. VALUATION:  
2006/Q1  (see link to full report below)
$225,500 median sales price
62.3% overvalued

Classification:  "Extremely overvalued"
How long have previous housing price corrections lasted?  
How far have prices fallen?  See nationwide map at:
http://www.platial.com/realestatecafe/map/7317

HOUSING BUBBLE CORRECTION COULD BE SEVERE
U.S. News & World Report (6/13/06)

EXCERPTS

"In the first quarter [of 2006], home prices nationwide rose an additional 7.3 percent, according to a joint study by the financial services firm National City Corp. and the research firm Global Insight. As a result, there are now 71 metropolitan areas–representing nearly 40 percent of all single-family homes–that can be classified as "extremely overvalued," according to the study. By comparison, only 64 metro regions were considered frothy at the end of last year and only 1 percent were classified as such in the first quarter of 2004."

"The fact that this number of metro areas – representing such a large percent of the total single family market–is extremely overvalued should be a cause for concern," said Richard DeKaser, chief economist for National City.

The bottom line: Real estate prices eventually correct themselves. And unfortunately for homeowners, it often takes years before home prices start to rise again, especially after a big run up.

National City recently studied 66 major metro regions over the past 21 years that suffered through a 10 percent or greater decline in prices for at least a two-year period of time. It found that home prices, once they begin to correct, tend to decline 17 percent on average before markets heal themselves.

"And the average duration of these adjustments is 3.5 years," says DeKaser.

FULL TEXT:  http://tinyurl.com/gdozq

DEFINITION:
Valuations in excess of 34% are classified as "extremely overvalued."  A complete ranking of overvalued and undervalued housing markets, as well as past price declines and duration of market corrections are available in PDF form from the link below:

FULL REPORT:
Overvalued Housing Market? Depends Where You Live
Most Overvalued, Most Undervalued of the 317 Largest U.S. Metro Areas Examined
http://www.globalinsight.com/Highlight/HighlightDetail2350.htm
<br /><br /><a href="http://www.platial.com/post/95896">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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<dc:creator></dc:creator>
<dc:date>2006-06-26 06:26:26.105041+00:00</dc:date>
</item>
<item rdf:about="http://www.platial.com/post/95899">
<link>http://www.platial.com/post/95899</link>
<title>Fort Lauderdale, FL housing market</title>
<description>
        <![CDATA[
        Fort Lauderdale City Hall (shown on map and on link above)

GLOBAL INSIGHT / NATIONAL CITY CORP. VALUATION:  
2006/Q1  (see link to full report below)
$262,600 median sales price
57.3% overvalued

Classification:  "Extremely overvalued"
How long have previous housing price corrections lasted?  
How far have prices fallen?  See nationwide map at:
http://www.platial.com/realestatecafe/map/7317

HOUSING BUBBLE CORRECTION COULD BE SEVERE
U.S. News & World Report (6/13/06)

EXCERPTS

"In the first quarter [of 2006], home prices nationwide rose an additional 7.3 percent, according to a joint study by the financial services firm National City Corp. and the research firm Global Insight. As a result, there are now 71 metropolitan areas–representing nearly 40 percent of all single-family homes–that can be classified as "extremely overvalued," according to the study. By comparison, only 64 metro regions were considered frothy at the end of last year and only 1 percent were classified as such in the first quarter of 2004."

"The fact that this number of metro areas – representing such a large percent of the total single family market–is extremely overvalued should be a cause for concern," said Richard DeKaser, chief economist for National City.

The bottom line: Real estate prices eventually correct themselves. And unfortunately for homeowners, it often takes years before home prices start to rise again, especially after a big run up.

National City recently studied 66 major metro regions over the past 21 years that suffered through a 10 percent or greater decline in prices for at least a two-year period of time. It found that home prices, once they begin to correct, tend to decline 17 percent on average before markets heal themselves.

"And the average duration of these adjustments is 3.5 years," says DeKaser.

FULL TEXT:  http://tinyurl.com/gdozq

DEFINITION:
Valuations in excess of 34% are classified as "extremely overvalued."  A complete ranking of overvalued and undervalued housing markets, as well as past price declines and duration of market corrections are available in PDF form from the link below:

FULL REPORT:
Overvalued Housing Market? Depends Where You Live
Most Overvalued, Most Undervalued of the 317 Largest U.S. Metro Areas Examined
http://www.globalinsight.com/Highlight/HighlightDetail2350.htm<br /><br /><a href="http://www.platial.com/post/95899">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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<dc:creator></dc:creator>
<dc:date>2006-06-26 06:25:45.850612+00:00</dc:date>
</item>
<item rdf:about="http://www.platial.com/post/95908">
<link>http://www.platial.com/post/95908</link>
<title>San Luis Obispo, CA housing market</title>
<description>
        <![CDATA[
        San Luis Obispo City Hall (shown on map and on link above)

GLOBAL INSIGHT / NATIONAL CITY CORP. VALUATION:  
2006/Q1  (see link to full report below)
$494,000 median sales price
56.5% overvalued

Classification:  "Extremely overvalued"
How long have previous housing price corrections lasted?  
How far have prices fallen?  See nationwide map at:
http://www.platial.com/realestatecafe/map/7317

HOUSING BUBBLE CORRECTION COULD BE SEVERE
U.S. News & World Report (6/13/06)

EXCERPTS

"In the first quarter [of 2006], home prices nationwide rose an additional 7.3 percent, according to a joint study by the financial services firm National City Corp. and the research firm Global Insight. As a result, there are now 71 metropolitan areas–representing nearly 40 percent of all single-family homes–that can be classified as "extremely overvalued," according to the study. By comparison, only 64 metro regions were considered frothy at the end of last year and only 1 percent were classified as such in the first quarter of 2004."

"The fact that this number of metro areas – representing such a large percent of the total single family market–is extremely overvalued should be a cause for concern," said Richard DeKaser, chief economist for National City.

The bottom line: Real estate prices eventually correct themselves. And unfortunately for homeowners, it often takes years before home prices start to rise again, especially after a big run up.

National City recently studied 66 major metro regions over the past 21 years that suffered through a 10 percent or greater decline in prices for at least a two-year period of time. It found that home prices, once they begin to correct, tend to decline 17 percent on average before markets heal themselves.

"And the average duration of these adjustments is 3.5 years," says DeKaser.

FULL TEXT:  http://tinyurl.com/gdozq

DEFINITION:
Valuations in excess of 34% are classified as "extremely overvalued."  A complete ranking of overvalued and undervalued housing markets, as well as past price declines and duration of market corrections are available in PDF form from the link below:

FULL REPORT:
Overvalued Housing Market? Depends Where You Live
Most Overvalued, Most Undervalued of the 317 Largest U.S. Metro Areas Examined
http://www.globalinsight.com/Highlight/HighlightDetail2350.htm<br /><br /><a href="http://www.platial.com/post/95908">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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<dc:creator></dc:creator>
<dc:date>2006-06-26 06:32:38.481143+00:00</dc:date>
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