This document discusses several projections and analyses related to the US housing market in 2012:
1) Several analysts predict the housing market will improve in 2012 compared to 2011, with a stronger second half, citing higher than expected economic data and indicators of increased consumer sentiment.
2) Warren Buffett states that buying single family homes is an attractive investment due to low interest rates and the ability to refinance, and that buying one's own home is a good option if staying in the same place for 5-10 years.
3) The national mortgage settlement will allow banks to proceed with millions of delayed foreclosures, pushing home prices down another 3% but helping the market in the long run by reducing the