Lemmings jumping off a cliff

Real estate falls between stocks and bonds in terms of risk. So when the market corrects, some investors will pull money out of the market and convert it to a less volatile investment -- property. In that sense, it's actually good for us. Endre is quite correct.

Praful if you remember the last time the stock market went down hill i.e.: the Tech Stock melt down... it fueled Real Estate... all the buyers ran from having their money in stocks and moved to a safe haven Real Estate...but clearly you forgot...Endre

p.s.: hence it is good for Real Estate

Volatility is the name of the game in the stock market. It is correction time for awhile

No fears or concerns - I think it's a natural correction that is taking place and think things will soon level out again.

Will have to wait and see Praful Thakkar 

it recovered in 2008 and will recover again. And actually its not that bad of news to hit us. It just means that the economy is doing well.

I think we may be in a cooling off period but then hold on again for another ride.

I'm not getting too excited about the DOW drops yet. 

There will always be opportunities for someone!

I do not believe so.  If anything it will help yet I do not see how in so many areas, like mine, where there is no inventory. 

Praful Thakkar there's business to be found IN ANY MARKET.... BUYERS, SELLERS OR LEVEL MARKET...

Sure looks like a correction. 

I have been waiting for this. Our second home market needs a shot in the arm and this should be it.

Not too worried.  Have notice a slight slow down, but since it is the middle  of our winter season this is normal down swing.  

It has been rising way too fast lately, time for some correction.

Should be a well overdue correction. The economy looks strong and I don't think we will go the recession route anytime soon.

Praful Thakkar time will tell.

We were due for a correction. It's come up a bit this morning. And I'm sitting in a home inspection for a $600,000 listing of mine, cash buyers and they aren't worried at all.

No, it was probably the Russians colluding with Hillary again.

No fears, no concerns, it is a correction.  A

When will we stop sensationalizing the natural peaks and valleys of any market? Stocks, Real Estate, Bonds, etc. We were here before, we'll be here again-enjoy the middle and prepare for the "bookends". The only people that panic are the fail to planners. It's a non-event for those of us creating our own economy, working on a budget and paying attention to trends.

I just figured it was Patriot fans pulling money out to cover their lost bets.

 I was going with Chicken Little, then I saw the great answers from Dave Halpern and Endre Barath, Jr. 

Praful Thakkar I don't think a correction in the market will affect the real estate market. It might help if investors pulling out their money decide to put it into real estate.

It depends on whether we find some competent leadership or not.

Really, is it time to panic? I don't think so!

No, the increase in interest rates will be the slow down. The last increase, i saw every buyer leaning all jump in the market. It has slowed for January and time will tell if spring brings the buyers back. I am thinking the market will recover for those in it for the long run

sorry ... your fears will not effect my business.

My niche is like Johnny Cash, A Ring of Fire.

A high percentage of home buyers are not investing in the stock market.

Smart consumers are taking advantage of the low mortgage interest rates that will surely be rising.

Dave Halpern nailed this one!

After eight months of all advisers saying the stocks are overvalued, it amazes me that this adjustment is even news.  Another 4,000 points of adjustment are needed to get the values closer to reality.

Beginning of the end of 'fairy tale land' maybe. Ride it out. If you got in 3 years ago, you will still be in the money when this shakes out.

Seems like an adjustment was needed there but not particularly worried at this point about real estate.

Stock Market is < 5% of population 

I think we'll have a good spring market. Some people may feel Real Estate is a better investment than the stock market and go that route. It's hard to say.

Real estate hot market in Charlotte has been around for at least three years. Stock market has been hot for one year. Fundamentals underlying the real estate market are supply and demand... if that doesn't change to a whole lot more supply markets will stay hot. And is it possible that those who pull out of the stock market might put their money intro real estate? I don't have fears or concerns. 

Still hot in Denver for real estate!

I don't think so.  Peope get way to jumpy!

no

Only for those that chose to bury their heads in the sand.