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ADVERTISEMENT Short Sales predicted to rise by 50%. Federal and mortgage industry officials search ways to get distressed homeowners out of their homes without forcing a messy and expensive foreclosure. Experts discuss how to profitably seize the vast upside ...Continued TODAY'S TOP STORIES = Premium Member News- Join Now » Wednesday, April 28, 2010 Stand up for mom and pop By KRIS BERG As I winged my way home from a conference last week, wedged in a coach class seat designed for an undersized gymnast and having again successfully violated the "two carry-on" edict by bringing my purse, my laptop, and an entire Samsonite outlet store aboard, I found myself seated next to a man from my own neighborhood. We hadn't previously met, but armed with a common ZIP code, a friendly conversation ensued. Of course, it was a conversation about real estate. More » 5 home warranty tips Do your homework to avoid headaches Increase incentives to real estate investors, owners Letter to the Editor Coldwell Banker promotes closing credit for homebuyers Company hopes to build on tax-credit momentum Falling in love (with real estate) again From The Real Deal OTHER TOP STORIES Message to feds: Protect, but don't overregulate Real estate executive roundup How to pursue defect claim against unresponsive contractor Stay stylish while 'greening' your home Latest News » NOTABLE QUOTE "Sellers often see no harm in asking a higher price -- one based on their needs or desires rather than what the market will bear. 'We can always come down' is a common refrain. Letting your home sit on the market at a price that's too high can result in price reductions and a lower sale price, especially if the market is still declining." --Dian Hymer	ADVERTISEMENT Win a FREE iPad! Register for Real Estate Connect SF 2010 by April 30 to be entered in a drawing to win a FREE iPad! Join 2,000 of the smartest, boldest people in real estate and technology. Register Today! BERNICE ROSS: Recent Columns 8 reasons we need independent contractors Crackdown on independent contractors Adapting to Gen X, Y clients More Bernice Ross »
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