Seeing real estate down the road

Predicting the future of the residential real estate market might be as easy as finding a cab on Seventh Avenue at six o’clock. In the rain. But some trends are evident and some ideas eternal. For instance, people, investing correctly, even in a cooling market, can still strike it relatively rich in real estate. And, done right, renovations to homes can boost value. Here’s a look at some predictions and some strategies involving the real estate market nationwide. more [Money]