And condoning bad behavior is not 'having a big heart', it is enabling.

Unfortunately, too many slobs out there believe it is and attempt to hide behind laws that weren't meant to defend their behavior.

I think over the longer term it will go back down quite a bit - if history is an indicator of future behavior.

If the agent told you the offer was submitted, but then you found out it wasn't, report them to their broker or to the Real Estate Commission...this type of behavior shouldn't be tolerated.Then find a new buyer's agent.

Our tax code encourages behavior that is detrimental to our country and it puts us at a disadvantage globally.

So, even if it is a charged debate topic, just like tax and immigration reform are always hot topics come election year that are forgotten about one week after innaguration, responsible middle class people will not get rewarded for good behavior.

That type of irrational behavior could only be due to regulatory pressure.In portfolio lending, banks are moving away from 5/1 ARMs and toward 5 yr balloons, to give them greater flexibility to adjust rate/terms, or to be rid of the loan if they so choose.

Unless you have a competent PM handling everything for you, you need to become good at evaluating people's behavior and past history, and reading between the lines, while at the same time treating everyone fairly.

The organzation is dedicated to promoting ethical standards of behavior and improving the industry.

Another one, more of a lifestyle choice for us than prepper behavior.