And I'm saying the economics determine supply and demand here.

It all has to do with supply and demand.Just because it's online or listed doesn't mean you can't get a deal, you just have to remember to do the math like anything else.I still see MANY properties listed in areas on the wrong MLS system.

Artificially inflating prices by holding back supply only postpones the inevitable.So many things that can be done by both government and the private sector.

You can have give and take and immediate response in that fashion.

You can see the effects of supply and demand by the minute.

Most military spending in most countries goes towards the compensation of people, routine maintenance, supplies and ammunition, etc.

BTW obtaining an MLS listing of cash buyers was something I was thinking of but I either have to have my RE license or know someone that does and would be willing to supply this list, right?

Banks are holding onto inventory in an effort to artificially increase prices by lower supply (or so it seems).

I agree, that agent should have disclosed the bonus, and I think that is addressed in agency relationships as well as the code of ethics, might check in your state.It's just human nature to protect your food supply!

I got started the old fashioned way, by saving capital.