Two years ago, Kelley Lowry camped out overnight to buy a four-bedroom home in the upscale community of Fairfield, Calif., northeast of San Francisco. He paid $580,000.With more downside to come.
"We bought at the top of the market," Lowry said.
Just six weeks later, his house was worth $750,000 -- but now? The value has plunged to just about $400,000.
"It's pretty devastating, especially when you owe more than that," Lowry said. "It's tough to swallow."
Friday, November 30, 2007
Even Upper Middle Class Suburbs Aren't Safe From the Housing Crisis
ABC News reports: