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(EMAILWIRE.COM, September 22, 2009 ) Los Angeles, CA - Almost 2 out of 3 people are not feeling better about the state of the U.S. housing market, despite government efforts to improve conditions, according to a new survey.
The first time home buyersÂ’ federal tax credit has prompted many new buyers to make purchases, but it clearly has not done enough to defray a lack of confidence.
The survey clearly indicates there needs to be more done to remedy problems in the nationÂ’s housing markets to improve conditions as home values decline in most of the country at nearly unprecedented rates. Full Full results of the latest Predictor Poll may be found at http://www.HousingPredictor.com
Despite a drop in the number of homes listed for sale from record highs, the majority of housing markets in the U.S. are experiencing the biggest buyers markets in years. The drop in home prices and record volume of foreclosures provided a ready inventory for buyers.
Housing Predictor forecasts more than 250 local housing markets in all 50 states and has updated more than 200 forecasts since issuing its forecasts at the beginning of the year. Sales of bargain priced foreclosures produced a surge in home sales in many areas of the country. Consumers, leading real estate companies, home builders, Wall Street bankers, real estate investors, home owners and many of the country's largest retailers depend on Housing Predictor forecasts.
Housing Predictor forecasted the foreclosure epidemic and regularly conducts Predictor Polls to gauge the pulse of consumers on issues related to real estate.
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