Listings for October 2008 were only slightly higher than October 2007 but in comparing sales month to month, sales were down approximately 45% from 3028 units last October to 1364 units this past October.
Here is an article from today's 24 Hours newspaper. It lists the top 10 recession proof careers. If your profession is on the list now may be the best time to start investing - go on offense when everyone around you is on defense.