As real estate deflation takes hold and the credit bubble begins to implode, make Ponder This… your source for plenty of related news, commentary and analysis. In that frame of mind, check out our latest feature — the Ponder This….Six-Pack; six varied stories that convey the message that real estate and credit deflation are, indeed, a major portion of the unfolding reality, and other issues certainly relate to why we are where we are.

American Home Mortgage’s rapid rise and hard fall.

What is “Mortgage equity withdrawal syndrome“?

Santa Ana street struggles with subprime loans.

“Grim Reaper pays a visit to Wall Street” — Mike Whitney’s latest.

Eminent Economist Paul Kasriel’s latest on the interconnection of Wall St. and Main St. - this connection appears to be more intertwined than ever before.

“Credit problems are too big for the Fed to fix“

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