Arguably the key gauge of our economy, this chart shows high-distress among the owners of real estate with the "X" factor of decisive importance (X=delinquent units+for-sale units). Look at the massive gap between "X" and "Z" (where Z = monthly unit sales). Tell me anybody in the wide world can predict where prices are going.

The gap frightens all sentient beings and makes a fool of any person who predicts future prices.

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