Uncertainty Hits California's Housing Market.

Byline: Chris Metinko

Nov. 7--Patience has always been a virtue when looking to buy into the Bay Area's real estate market. For Bob and Lori Edwards, however, patience became a necessity as they were forced to deal with the uncertain and unexplored -- the post-Sept. 11 housing market.

The Edwards began their house hunt in Concord again in early September after an earlier deal fell through. They were willing to spend around $350,000.

There was only one problem. It appeared no one wanted their money.

"We found nothing on the market," Lori Edwards said of home listings right after the tragedy. "It was like everything went on hold right after …