Inman PM: Message to feds: Protect, but don't overregulate

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ADVERTISEMENT ATTENTION BROKERS: CUT COSTS when you stop wasting money on ads that don't work. 87% of buyers look for homes online, so lock them up as active prospects for your agents. SEE HOW WITH REALTYGENERATOR TODAY'S TOP STORIES = Premium Member News - Join Now » Tuesday, April 27, 2010 Message to feds: Protect, but don't overregulate By INMAN NEWS The Obama administration is gathering public opinion on how to improve the housing finance system, including the operations of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and the federal government's role in the system. The Treasury Department released questions seeking comment from the public, and Inman News asked real estate professionals to weigh in on some of these questions. Responses to one of those questions follows ... More » Real estate executive roundup SoCalMLS CEO to join MRED How to pursue defect claim against unresponsive contractor New roof fails slope test Stay stylish while 'greening' your home Book Review: 'Restore. Recycle. Repurpose. ...' OTHER TOP STORIES What Facebook's Open Graph means for real estate marketing Find the most active real estate agents Get ready for a runaway recovery? 7th association connects with calREDD Bounce from tax credit could last past the deadline Sorting out mortgage matters after divorce 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! VIDEOS Breaking into the REO Club Keynote: Consumer Empowerment Keynote: Building Real Estate Web Apps That Rock More Videos »
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