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It seems these days it’s hard to put a finger on the price of a home.

For one thing, the economy continues to shift causing fluctuations in various markets. For another, prices are based on comps – and comps have been affected by short-sales and other distressed-owner sales.

DEAR BENNY: What is your opinion of FSBOs? --Ed

DEAR ED: I am sure that my response will generate a lot of e-mails from real estate agents and brokers, but this is still a country where I can speak freely.

FSBO means "for sale by owner." The real estate industry created this concept as a way to disparage such sales. Brokers will tell you that they are professionals, and only they can assist you through the complex maze of selling.

It's the million dollar question, and it's a heated topic of conversation after years of turmoil in the nation's housing markets -- Will housing markets ever recover?

The question is talked about and debated around water coolers, business offices and even corporate board rooms and seems to have a constant flow of interest in forums on the Internet. The short answer is "Yes in some places, and not so much in others."

When you're searching through listings at our site, don't limit yourself just to your immediate neighborhood!

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