here s a couple for you. the surge in sales of foreclosed properties and short sales, forced national home prices down over 11% of the past 9 months. what stings is that some markets like los angeles had been improving but even l.a. prices have taken a turn down slightly. all on the realty blog. you can check it out. we hope things get better on that. we ll talk again tomorrow. see you then. appreciate it. a live look now at ground zero where president obama will be participating in a wreath-laying ceremony. it will be no doubt very emotional here at the national september 11th memorial. he is aexpected to arrive in new york any minute. how one man who lost his wife in the world trade center attack is reacting to the visit and his thoughts.