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To: koan who wrote (96513)4/16/2009 12:45:31 AM
From: Proud Deplorable2 Recommendations  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 116555
 
And one cannot build any houses for less than they are selling for.

maybe not




To: koan who wrote (96513)4/16/2009 12:56:16 AM
From: mishedlo1 Recommendation  Read Replies (3) | Respond to of 116555
 
Interest rates at 4.5% are actually high (at least right now)

CS-CPI Negative 5.0% Third Straight Month

The following chart shows the effect if one substitutes the Case-Shiller housing index for Owners' Equivalent Rent in the CPI. ....

globaleconomicanalysis.blogspot.com



To: koan who wrote (96513)4/16/2009 6:34:33 AM
From: valueminded  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 116555
 
koan:

Not true at least in Nashville area. Houses can be built for less then they are selling for in Williamson County. Cost for high quality house is $75/ft2 + Land + Profit. Very difficult to find houses - even - bank short sales which come close to this price. Most are still $150/ft2. At least here.