While some buyers are holding out hope for a crash similar to the 2008 housing crisis, experts say this is unlikely.

There was no difference in the size of the crowd rooting for a crash among owners and renters. But the mixed reasoning among ...

'I've seen too many people lose money by sitting on their hands waiting for that crash that never comes.' Fact checked by Suzanne Kvilhaug Many renters hope a housing crash will make homes affordable.

California's sales pace over the past three years is down 31% compared to the previous 18 years, while the nationwide drop was 6%.

'I've seen too many people lose money by sitting on their hands waiting for that crash that never comes.' Fact checked by Suzanne Kvilhaug Many renters hope a housing crash will make homes affordable.

The survey found 37% of renters rooting for a crash hoped it improved their odds of buying a home while 39% of owners wanted lower property taxes.