1947: "The prices of houses seems to have reached a plateau, and there is a reasonable expectancy that prices will decline." Time Magazine, 1947
1948: "Houses cost too much for the mass market. Today's average price is around $8000... out of reach for 2/3 of all buyers." Science Digest, 1948
1969: "The goal of owning a home seems to be getting beyond the reach of more and more Americans. The typical new house costs about $28,000." Business Week, 1969
1970: "You might well be suspicious of ‘common wisdom' that tells you, ‘don't wait, buy now.'" NEA Journal, 1970
1977: "The median price of a home is approaching $50,000. Housing experts predict price rises in the future won't be that great." Nations Business, 1977
Kinda makes me want to hop in a time machine and buy a few of those "out of reach" $8000 houses in 1948! Despite what the "experts" might say - it's always the right time to buy the right piece of real estate!
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