The only argument for a stabilizing market is not manipulation there are plenty others. Here’s another of the many. Right now all the good deals in SD on the courthouse steps go to deep pocketed invvestors who primp them up and sell them at market rate to slightly below market prices all the while making a killing. Every time they do this, their pockets get deeper. These middle men prevent the layperson from getting the best deals. They layperson cant compete with these pros and any great deal goes to them not rather than ending up as an REO on the open market. Sorry folks but the game aint fair.