Quote from Mvic:
The 6-7 years part. Even the worst predictions that I have heard are that we will be back on the path to recovery by 2010-11. If this stretches to 2013-14 we are in serious trouble.
The Good News... your worst fears are likely.
The Bad News... it's likely going to be worse and longer lasting than your worst fears. However, most of the price damage should be done by 2011.