Market Commentary Cites Housing Data, Warns of Asset Bubble
What happened
Harry Dent stated that the market run since March 2009 is the longest bubble in history, suggesting that stocks, real estate, gold, and silver have all inflated together. Based on this view, Dent is selling his main house and advises others to sell the property they have the most equity in, regardless of whether it is a vacation home.
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Why it matters
Dent believes the only safe investment remaining is long-term U.S. Treasuries, and he suggests markets are losing momentum and look like a top. His commentary reflects a significant warning about current asset valuations, which is based on housing market data tracked by the National Association of Realtors.
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Who's involved
- National Association of RealtorsOrganization whose housing market data was referenced in the commentary
- Lawrence YunChief Economist for the National Association of Realtors
- JohnFormer chief lobbyist for the National Association of Realtors
- FactSetFinancial data company that provides benchmarks used by the National Association of Realtors
- California Department of JusticeAgency that investigated the National Association of Realtors regarding false advertising
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- National Association of RealtorsSpeculative
Real estate demand might shift as market caution increases regarding asset valuation.
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The entities involved
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National Association of Realtors
American real estate agent organization based in Chicago
Related events
- The National Association of Home Builders and the National Association of Realtors are tracking housing market trends.
- Bankrate and the National Association of Realtors highlighted the housing market's affordability crisis.
- Billy Rose commented on the housing market in Los Angeles, utilizing data from the National Association of Realtors, which also showed high home values in Hawaii.