Don't fall for real-estate myths in this market

You're not going to get 50% off the asking price on a home, and the good houses in the good neighborhoods go fast.

Posted by Teresa at MSN Real Estate on Monday, July 25, 2011 1:30 PM

It’s easy to think that because we're in a buyers market, buyers can call all the shots: Wait weeks before deciding whether to make an offer on a particular house, find grateful acceptance of lowball offers or scoop up homes for 50% of the asking price.

• Your worst real-estate enemy? You

Good luck with that. Clinging to those and other popular myths may keep you from getting the house you want.  Read article