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Realtor Call to Action....may affect your business

Lisa Brodsky (Prudential Serls Prime Properties) — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 16:34:45 -0700

Via Julia Stander (Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate, LLC):

Many of you have sales that are impacted by the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and Section 502 Rural Housing Program. Right now, Congress has gone on recess and left some unfinished business associated with these two programs.

Per the National Association of Realtors Realtor Action Center here's how this unfinished business could impact you.

Flood Insurance: The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) is vitally important to the recovering real estate market. Its authority was allowed to expire on March 28th. Until Congress extends NFIP, no new or renewal flood policies can be issued. Thousands of property buyers will not be able to purchase a home or commercial property without the flood insurance coverage provided by NFIP. Consequently, many real estate transactions will grind to a halt.*

Rural Housing Service Mortgage Insurance: Section 502 rural housing single family mortgage insurance provides housing financing for America's rural families. These loans are funded by private lenders and simply insured by the Rural Housing Service. As private mortgage markets have dried up, without these guaranteed loans, many rural families are left out in the cold. With funding expected to run out at the end of April, lenders have already stopped accepting new loan applications.*

It is important you contact your Congressman now and ask them to immeidately take action on these two programs upon their return. I have provided you with a link that will make it easy for you to do that. Let's work together to help assure the viability of a recovering market.

*directly taken from the Realtor Action Center page

Julia Stander

Broker Associate

Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate

julia.stander@floridamoves.com

www.tampaproperty4u.com

Housing Stimulus is the Key

Lisa Brodsky (Prudential Serls Prime Properties) — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 21:11:24 -0800

AN IMPORTANT ONE TO PAY ATTENTION TO!!!

Lisa Brodsky

Via Brandon Jordan (Coldwell Banker United Realtors):

Housing Stimulus is the Key to Unlocking America's Economy

Dear Brandon,

As the President of the National Association of Realtors, I have heard from many members and clients about how frozen markets are affecting our businesses. Your elected leadership and the NAR staff have been working day in and day out with the new Congress and administration to ensure that your concerns about revitalizing housing are central to the economic stimulus package.

Now it is your turn. Make our united voice heard in Washington that a housing recovery is the key to Unlocking America's Economy. Contact your members of Congress today.

Charles McMillan
2009 NAR President

Send a letter to the following decision maker(s):
Your Congressperson
Your Senators

Below is the sample letter:

Subject: Reviving the real estate market must be the focus of the Stimulus plan to be sent to the President

Dear [decision maker name automatically inserted here],

The current economic crisis is the result of problems in the nation's housing markets. Efforts to boost the overall economy will be wholly ineffective if the Economic Stimulus bill that goes to the President does not include provisions focused on stabilizing real estate markets.

Both the House and Senate versions include provisions that are consistent with a housing plan that Realtors have advocated for several months. A few more changes are needed. Provisions offered by the National Association of Realtors that must be included are:

*The $15,000 home buyer tax credit that was proposed by Senators Isakson, Lieberman and Dodd.

*Permanent FHA, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac loan limits that match the levels enacted in 2008.

*Increased resources for foreclosure mitigation efforts to stem the flood of foreclosures.

Housing has always lifted our economy out of past economic downturns. Let's get housing moving now so that the economy can recover. Please support the inclusion of these critical provisions in any economic stimulus bill sent to the President.

Thank you for your hard work.

Sincerely,

Brandon Jordan

Housing Stimulus is the Key to Unlocking America's Economy

Are you frustrated not being able to close deals because of frozen credit markets? As REALTORS, we know that the current economic crisis is the result of problems in our nation's housing and mortgage markets.

To Unlock America's Economy it is imperative that Congress take action and restore consumer confidence in homeownership. We are calling on Congress to stabilize housing and real estate by making affordable mortgages available and stemming foreclosures. Housing has always lifted our economy out of past economic downturns. Revitalizing the housing market is the solution once again.

As REALTORS, we must all come together and must make our united voice heard in Capitol Hill. Please contact Congress today.

Learn More About NAR's Housing Stimulus Plan

Dear [ Decision Maker ],

The current economic crisis is the result of problems in the nation's housing markets. Efforts to boost the overall economy will be wholly ineffective if the Economic Stimulus bill that goes to the President does not include provisions focused on stabilizing real estate markets.

Both the House and Senate versions include provisions that are consistent with a housing plan that Realtors have advocated for several months. A few more changes are needed. Provisions offered by the National Association of Realtors that must be included are:

*The $15,000 homebuyer tax credit that was proposed by Senators Isakson, Lieberman and Dodd.

*Permanent FHA, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac loan limits that match the levels enacted in 2008.

*Increased resources for foreclosure mitigation efforts to stem the flood of foreclosures.

Housing has always lifted our economy out of past economic downturns. Let's get housing moving now so that the economy can recover. Please support the inclusion of these critical provisions in any economic stimulus bill sent to the President.

Thank you for your hard work.

Hello Again..

Lisa Brodsky (Prudential Serls Prime Properties) — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 21:06:30 -0800

I thought I'd say hello....it was just brought to my attention that I don't show up as the founder , for some reason? Anyone know how to fix that?

How is everyone doing in this market? Love to hear from you!

Best Regards,

Lisa Brodsky

http://www.HudsonValleyNeighbors.com

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Lisa Brodsky (Prudential Serls Prime Properties) — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 08:17:42 -0700

OMG I had 3 deal fold because 3 buyers went bad in ONE DAY! All the listings are mine, 2 of the buyers were mine, as well. One was due to mortgage, the other 2, the buyers just backed away.....is this happening to everyone else too, or am I just having a "lucky week?"

Welcome To Coldwell Banker Commercial REALTORS Group!

Lisa Brodsky (Prudential Serls Prime Properties) — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 00:31:30 -0800

Hello,

I am a member of Coldwell Banker Commercial, Currier and Lazier REALTORS. I am located in Middletown New York and work through out the Hudson Valley, New York. I am happy to pay referrals for business in my area. Introduce yourself and tell us who you are associated with and where...and anything else you feel like sharing.

Thanks!

Lisa Brodsky

http://www.HudsonValleyNeighbors.com

Welcome To The Coldwell Banker REALTORS Hudson Valley New York Group!

Lisa Brodsky (Prudential Serls Prime Properties) — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 00:22:10 -0800

Hello, I am A Broker Associate in the Hudson Valley , New York. I am associated with Coldwell Banker Currier and Lazier REALTORS. My Primary areas are between Newburgh, Middletown, Central Valley and Monroe, all located in Orange County. I am happy to pay referrals and will take good care of your clients. Tell me where you are associated, and whatever else you want to share.

New Top Producer 7i User..

Lisa Brodsky (Prudential Serls Prime Properties) — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 00:10:00 -0800

Hello,

I am new at using Top Producer. Any great pointers for this newbee? Does anyone have the "Top Producer 7i For Dummies" that they don't need? What changes are there in 8i that I might like to know, so I dont focus on learning that 7i section that might become obsolete? Nice to meet you...I am a Broker Associate with Coldwell Banker Currier and Lazier REALTORS in The Hudson Valley , New York.