There are more and more voters who call themselves independents and would like to see more cooperation between the parties.

The bank also may conclude that the property has enough equity in ( Depend on the area) that it can recoup bigger chunk of the money through sale.

The brokerage could continue to operate independently of the failed bank, or could be acquired by another bank.What kind of "note" are you referring to?

When you don't have a mortgage and a car payment, becoming financially independent is a lot easier.

The Declaration of Independence was just a piece of paper without the guns behind it.

LEGAL COUNSEL HAS BEEN ADVISED: I agree and acknowledge Buyer has advised me to seek independent legal counsel to review the Agreement.

Here is part of the Declaration of Independence, which, by the way, is NOT law.We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. — That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, — That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness.

They would likely be independent contractors, ans as such, could make as much money as they could negotiate (just like now with the private insurance companies).Come on, guys...a little out of the box thinking can go a long way...just because you (or I) can't come up with a quick solution doesn't mean there aren't plenty of good ideas out there.

I don't remember exact statistics, but I believe US home ownership was around 70% at the peak a couple of years ago and may now be approaching 60% which we haven't seen for decades.This must drive a strong rental market and maybe a housing boom when many of the "marginal 10%" become buyers again when lending loosens up.

Where do you come up with that statistic, Susan?