Real estate values have bounced back providing Americans with more
purchasing power. That is an important
development which supports a stronger economy ahead.
According to the Federal Reserve Bank, the value of Americans’ equity in their real estate peaked at $10.3 trillion as of 12/31/07, fell to
$6.3 trillion by 12/31/11, and
then climbed back to $10.0 trillion
as of 12/31/13.