Debates, caucuses and baby-kissing photo ops are in full swing around the country with “only” a year until presidential elections. Given the way presidential candidates start running immediately after elected (or defeated), it’s hardly surprising that Christmas ornaments are crowding Halloween candy off store shelves.

But to return to politics and its effects on real estate: do you feel that the federal government can take any action that will positively affect the credit and real estate markets? Candidates stump speeches have been long on promises to assist The People, and noticeably short on specific recommendations.

Is the problem that people can’t obtain credit? Or is it that people who obtained credit can’t pay their bills? What can the government do to improve the situation?

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