Chart 2. The title is "Price Trends Vary Widely by City"

Four bar charts showing price trends from 1985 through 2003. U.S. price trends rose gradually from 1985 to 1987, fell gradually until 1989, rose in 1990, and dropped sharply in 1991. They remained relatively low through 1995, then rose sharply in 1996. By 2001, they had returned to 1985 levels. Des Moines represents a stable market. Prices rose sharply from 1985 to 1986, then fell again. They hit a low in 1988, after which they rose and stayed relatively stable until a sharp rise in 1995. From 1995 through 2003, they fluctuated within a fairly narrow range. Los Angeles represents a boom and bust market. Prices climbed steadily from 1985 through 1990, then dropped sharply, losing more than prices in the nation, Des Moines, or Columbus from 1991 through 1997. From 1998 through 2003, they rose and remained fairly stable, but below 1990 levels. Columbus represents a boom and steady market. Prices reached their highest levels in 1988. Subsequently they fell, but not sharply. From 1990 through 2003 they fluctuated within a fairly narrow range.