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legislation: Iowa Septic Tank Law postponement is vetoed. - 05/27/09 08:56 PM
The Governor of Iowa has vetoed to postpone the start date of legislation passed earlier for inspection of septic tanks at time of transfer from a sale. The new law requires that every home/building served by a septic system have that septic system inspected prior to the sale or deed transfer for the home/building. Some where hoping for the postponement so things could be better organized and getting people certified to do the inspections. Some counties in Iowa already have this in their laws, so the transition will be nil. Many Realtors in the state are well aware of this new … (3 comments)
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legislation: Issues, Politics, and Real Estate. The Joy of Politic's - not. - 03/27/09 02:05 PM
My recent visit to the Capital of my state too visit with IAR lobbyist and our state representatives has me wondering how many out there in the real estate world really pay attention. I blogged about the visit and I am surprised at the number of comments made, actually the lack of comments. I have had some readers and I am thankful that they stopped by. Some of the issues we face in my state of Iowa is in my opinion poorly written or absurd. Last year was the ‘Septic Tank Certification' when selling. This goes into effect July 1, 2009. … (2 comments)
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legislation: A day at the "Hill" with Realtors from around Iowa. - 03/25/09 11:00 AM
Yesterday, March 25, 2009 was bus-in day for Iowa Realtors. It was a long day but worth the trip. I went representing Sioux City and we had 18 that attended. We boarded a bus at 7:15 and got on the road about 7:30. We stopped and picked up 4 more in Webster City. Arrived in Des Moines about noon and dropped off at the convention center for lunch and speakers.
The key speaker was John Tuccillo the former Chief Economist for the National Association of Realtors. He is considered one of the foremost real estate economists in the nation. It was … (2 comments)
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legislation: IAR Bus-In Day March 24, 2009 - 03/23/09 12:58 PM
Tomorrow I will be going on the Legislative Bus-In day. Iowa Association of Realtors does an annual trip to the Capital to meet with the legislative delegation. This is a great opportunity to discuss the issues and let the legislative body know we are following what they do on the Hill.
This is free for Realtors and if you aren't going, plan on attending in 2010. For those going, hope to see you there.
Stop by my website by clicking here. Thanks for reading.
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