US Realtors putting up a brave face

This is a interesting news items. I hope Conservatives are listening. The saving grace here in Canada is that we never had such hot speculative, investment oriented market.

Housing: What the Realtors Are Saying - Newsweek Business - MSNBC.com

But the one thing that strikes me in this articles is planning and strategy over there. Either we are far different markets or those tools do not work here to that extent.
The housing market in Mississauga, Oakville, Brampton and Milton are actually in good shape overall. Homes sellers are coming forth and people visiting to buy Homes is still at a healthy level.
In tougher time Home Selling Agents or Listing agent will need to use more innovative approach to get the home its due share of exposure.