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Surely she just doesn't understand percentages.

John 7:41PM February 26, 2011

This "reporter" should never be allowed to write a financial article again, and the editor (???) should be shown the door. This would rate an "F" in an 8th grade math class.
What's more, it's been picked up by Yahoo main news page and is being thrust into the faces of millions. Good Lord.
What has become of US News ?

Roger of IL 4:39PM February 26, 2011

The fact that an organization like US News would allow their name to be associated with a piece of journalism like this highlights the risks of having such free information flow. I don't advocate curtailing the flow of information but with it comes a burden to better screen what you attach your name to. This is just plain shoddy and inaccurate reporting. These declines in value are just plain wrong. A house that sold for $100,000 in 2009 is not now selling for $9,000, or conversely a $500,000 house selling for $45,000. Prices have dropped, that is true, but nothing like what is being touted here. This woman obviously has a lack of simple math skills. I wonder how long it will take US News to figure it out.

Pete of NJ 4:06PM February 26, 2011

There are lots of free houses in the USA now too; all you have to do is look. But there are still lots of suckers willing to pay $30,000. or more for chinese drywall.

tom of MO 3:17PM February 26, 2011

The numbers are just plain wrong. How in the world this made it past an editor with half a brain is beyond me, and it even made it onto the front page of Yahoo with all its errors and bad conclusions. Homes in Portland, OR now sell for 92% of the previous values...which is only 8% depreciation.

Steve J of IL 1:16PM February 26, 2011

US News: Please remove this article immediately. The author does not understand the numbers she is using. She states that home prices in these cities have declined by a certain percentage, but what she means is that the rate of appreciation has declined by that percentage. Two VERY different things! This is awful journalism.

Paul of MN 12:44PM February 26, 2011

Nicaragua is a great place to retire, it was nooted as the safest country in Central America with a growing economy.

Tony of NY 1:20AM February 25, 2011

For some reason, prices have declined very dramatically in this area. Loads of sunshine, a very nice climate overall. No, I don't live there but it is an area which is overlooked. Can buy a 3 bed house for less than 100K. Time machine?

Tim B of WA 7:36PM February 22, 2011