Not that anyone needs further evidence of how quickly markets can tumble, here are a few YouTube videos of the US real estate crash, some from as early as mid 2007, proving that the value of American housing is down about 50% in many parts of the country … and in just a few months, too.

Central California Housing Crash

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QVFBojFJTZM

Florida Housing Crash 50% Off

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=10WoQZKZkNs

Miami, Florida Housing Crash 50% Off

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tkuW8bCjC6c

Housing Meltdown
“Most dramatic event in the US since 9/11″

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q4SHn-5d8IY

Mortgage Meltdown
(Slideshow set to music)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-rEs_FofB4

US Mortgage Mess Goes Global
“Shame on Us”

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mzuVG0xlq_A

Global Market Meltdown
“Will someone tell the truth about what’s happening”

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oajsYswDPQo

How Millions of Americans Will Lose Their Homes
Good graphical presentation of the senseless refinancing craze

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=biP2JOf5euo

Bill Moyers Housing Market Meltdown Part 1
“Hold on to your hats - things are about to get shaky”

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6q9dC7FQJ1U

Bill Moyers Housing Market Meltdown Part 2
Washington is responsible - encouraging home ownership - highest home ownership rate in history

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZggRyJlD8X4

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Date posted : October 22nd, 2007 by Michael Haupt Last Modified : October 22nd, 2007 / Filed under : 2007 Liquidity Crisis / Report a Concern Navigate : Previous post / Next post / Top of Page
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