The Barnum Market at work.
Gold today. Housing tomorrow.
I've been watch gold on and off from the late 70's. Just as a causual observer, you can make an lose a fortune many times over. Also, when the excrement hits the air distribution device you can not eat gold.
BTW - Yes I kick myself often for not buying gold back then at $145/oz. If I only has a time machine, and inventment cash.... and this thermos. That's all I need... (sorry, I've been infected with the Steve Martin bug again.)