Here’s a collection of studies gathered from the Tank, with the exception of the first two. I was intrigued by the use of the word suck in public commentary. Uncommonly refreshing. This is the same person who characterized homebuilders as being in a death spiral last fall.
* D.R. Horton CEO: ‘2007 is going to suck’ [CNN/Money]
* Two Versions of the 2007 Housing Forecast [SA]
* U.S. Housing Markets Expect A Surge in Buyer Interest [REJ]
* Washington Post-ABC News Consumer Comfort Index Survey
* As Housing Goes Bust, Lenders Become Predators? [Bloomberg]
* Vacancy Glut Will Prolong the Recovery [John Burns Consulting]
* Financial Innovations and the Real Economy: Conference Summary [SF Fed]
* Strong Foundation Points to Gains for Remodeling in Coming Decade [Harvard JCHS]