Real Estate is LOCAL, some areas are increasing in value, ask people in areas of Texas where prices are still going up. It depends upon the individual market. This guy is a boob. So would you listen to an electrician if he tells you to rewire your house because of a potential fire hazard? He's in the business of selling his product. What about a doctor who says you need an operation? Don't listen to him because he's just going to make money off you. Yeah, don't listen to professionals STUPID. ..