I'm sure this must be a tough time because a bomb was just dropped on them by complete strangers.

I had received a power bill (forwarded from the house) about 6 months ago and called the town (who runs the power, water, city clerk..) to shut off power.

He listed for a while at 290k, and eventually dropped to 199k, but has now withdrawn the property from the market.

Right now, its a 5000 sqr foot home on the water, with Al Pachino as my neighbour ( realy good price for rent. $1500 month)I could rent a home for $700-$1000 if i wanted to live with rats or mice in an absolute dump.

Water leaks create other issues, and, in some areas, termites can too.

Having been a Realtor in good standing let me add my two cents.1) As previously mentioned by Dave very little education requirments.2) I think it is a matter of ethics many people (not just Realtors) are lacking in this area.3) A lack of vision when dealing with investors (multipal deals)4) Instant gradification with a closing.5) A mentality that they will kill a deal rather than drop their comm.

Frankly, I drop projects in process to show units and get application fees in hand.

She was so well known to everyone except ME that the cops drove her around for about an hour and then dropped her off a block from the apt.

The revenue stream dropped when they changed the hot areas of the ads.

If housing prices drop another 50%, this country is in big trouble.My humble opinion.