Today's Top Real Estate News Provided by Inman News February 09, 2010 01:36 PM The truth about short sales Last-minute concessions make or break deal Townhouse rental ban challenged Owners fear it would force sales, losses in soft market Financial 'Zen' here we come Book Review: 'One Year to an Organized Financial Life' Have buyer? Cut commission When neighbor makes offer, sellers see no need for agent Finding value in loan assumptions Mortgage insurance, length of ownership can reduce advantages Walking real estate tightropes Mood of the Market HARP's unintended consequence Mortgage assistance not just for those who need it? Window trim: from boring to bold 3 basic themes, dozens of possibilities Walkaway's Catch-22 Home Sale Hindsight Real estate's 'fear factor' waning? Economist sees hope in first-time buyers, pent-up demand Foreclosure risk: the writing's on the wall Rent it Right Homebuying in your 70s REThink Real Estate Renovate, reuse, recycle Discount prices drum up profits, aid environment 3 kitchen cabinet overhaul options Replace, reface or refinish Permit issues stymie purchase Restoring garage, removing addition may be required