If you have been wondering when or how the real estate market will change? Here is great article posted by the Seattle Times today that will give you good insight.
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/businesstechnology/2012664543_apuseconomy.html
My opinion as I have stated in the past and will continue is to watch the job market!!! Good news is that if you are in the market to refinance or buy a home interest rates are very low.