Many interrelated economic forces will have to reverse directions for the US economy to prosper.
-Businesses must make profits.
-Consumers must spend.
-Financial, credit systems must operate normally.
-Household debt service must return to normal.
-Employment must stabilize and then grow.
-Home prices must stabilize and then grow.
-Return of investor confidence.


Source: Dr. Gaines of the Real Estate Center at Texas A&M University.