This so called economic gurus are saying that the worse of the housing slump is soon passing us, and that by the second half of this year, it will pick up again. So what is the situation in your area? I am curious.

I know from relatives that in some parts of Florida, the housing market is still saturated. I guess people are still worried about the big hurricane season from two summers ago.

Manhattan is different. Prices on the island held very well and is likely to appreciate thanks to those mega Wall Street bonuses.