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California leads the way in subprime mortgage default legislation--Governor signs much-amended bill initally opposed by many members of the CLTA (California Land Trust Association). Will this measure be no more than a band-aid on a severed limb? How many other states will follow, and will Florida be next?
Seriously folks! If your not worried you should be. This recent emergency housing bill that George Bush signed today contains an amendment that kills down payment assistant programs. What does that mean for you and me as real estate professionals. It means additional pain for you as a professional, but more … (6 comments)
Upon the President signing the new housing bill, the following changes will take place:
That’s right according to everything I have found online thus far come October 1st 2008 FHA DPA (Down Payment Assistance) will be gone. That is if the overwhelmingly popular housing bill passes as it is expected to do in the next few weeks.(It has already passed in the house 272-152 … (0 comments)
On Saturday, the congress approved a housing bill that will offer emergency aid to the mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, as well as help to bail out troubled homeowners to the tune of a $300 billion fund. The bill has to be approved by both the senate and the … (0 comments)
One of my favorite activities is meeting new people. In this case the owner of this excellent Tucson company isn't someone I just met. But the day I did it was memorable .
We've all heard the politicians saying they want to do something to help homeowners who may be in crisis. As a matter of fact, we have been hearing it since November 2007. Eight months later, the Senate and the House are still going back and forth over what exactly the legislation … (4 comments)
NO INTERMODAL!!!
A trip to the spa is always a wonderful experience. Both mind and body get pampered, and the lavish treatment leaves one feeling very special. But a spa treatment can be costly. When the bills come in and the frequent visits to the spa are translated in figures, the word extravagance … (4 comments)
Senate Bill 1137, the so-called foreclosure mortgage bill, sponsored by Senate president pro tem Don Perata, was signed into law today by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger.
The Florida Growth Management Initiative Giving Citizens the Right to Decide Local Growth Management Plan Changes is a wonderful referendum sponsored by the Floridians for Smarter Growth, Inc. under Chairperson Clarence Anthony (Tampa, FL). Article II, Section 7 provides for the voting upon this referendum by voters in the 2008 general … (0 comments)
Lookie hear what the house passed,
We just learned a painful lesson. We have been working with a person who gave us a huge bill that we did not create. We negotiated an agreement and backed out of the deal.
Hello to all on my first day over ACTIVE RAINing.
I am getting a late start this evening and my pillows are calling me. On my mind tonight as my day closes is that ridiculous bill passed last week offering tax breaks and financial rewards exactly where they should not be. … (12 comments)
Former President Bill Clinton toured Havre Great Falls, Helena, and Butte earlier this week, and on Saturday night, April 8, he'll be in Butte, Montana at the Democrats' annual Mansfield-Metcalf celebration. On that same stage that same night, Senator, Barack Obama will be on at 6:40 p.m. and Senator Hillary Clinton will be on at 9 … (1 comments)
You probably know or if not, common sense would tell you that renters who do not pay their rent, are going to be evicted. No landlord wants to have a non-paying tenant occupying their rental space. But what about the people who have always paid on time, are great tenants and … (10 comments)
I have decided to post this blog across all areas of Active Rain due to the seriousness of this issue. There have been many posts on here concerning this issue and it has brought up a great deal of controversial opinions from both sides. (Realtors and Inspectors). The fact that there are so … (13 comments)
In a break from their old habits, major cellphone carriers Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile all announced new plans Thursday aimed squarely at people who use their phones a lot. Anybody on this site use their phone more than 2000 minutes? 2500? 5000? Under the new plan, Verizon and AT&T are offering unlimted … (9 comments)
OREGON HOUSE REPUBLICANS
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I had written an earlier blog on the proposed 1031 Like Kind exchange affects of the new Farm Bill currently under consideration. There were two issues that I discussed specifically, one was the change to make the exchange of collectibles no longer qualify for tax deferment. The other, a change to the like-kind definition … (8 comments)
Ever got stuck with a utility bill while a tenant lives in one of your places?
Just yesterday I received two phone calls about my blog. While they were not from potential clients they were reporters from different companies. One was from a local news network, and the other was from the Wall Street Journal. They were calling to inquire about a blog I posted about the … (2 comments)
News regarding property tax bills in Whatcom County, Northwest Washington state 
Who Do I Call to Set up my Water and Sewer Billing Account? 
I wanted to let you all know about a bill that has been filed in the Texas House that would have an effect on our business with new home builders & their lenders and get your opinion on if you support it or not. House Bill 3798(see below) would not allow new homebuilders to … (6 comments)
As real estate agents, we need to be familiar with issues that might impact our clients. One of those issues, for people who have animals or who are buying land with the intent of raising animals, is NAIS. There has been much furor since the USDA introduced this idea - the trick … (7 comments)