So much of our industry is based around the military, NASA, and government contracting that it would be devastating if it ever did close.

I don't know how much of a comeback will be happening on that side, but more importantly, the income over there is very low so not sure who would be able to buy a house unless it was with government help, which is half of what tanked that area in the first place.But again depends on what area you are talking about.

I really wouldn't be surprised if this practice found itself in the cross hairs of government regulators.

It may not be worth very much and if there are any government liens on there they will survive the tax deed sale and cannot be removed without paying them.

Write a short letter to the state governing agency as well as the realtor's local associations.

I also took a much deeper interest in the direction the markets were heading and what was happening in the upper levels of government...Again, I worked hard every day.

Just so you know there are laws governing agents disclosing they are agents when talking to people.

There are government programs that offer downpayment assistance or are more gracious with the qualifications. 

You register on the government site, and that will give you access to the Do Not Call List. 

I know right now we are seeing what else the government will be able to do to help many own properties.