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I got a call from Afghanistan yesterday, and I think I have an idea that's a win-win for America! Let's give returning veterans something more than a handshake.

By Richard Weisser

Real Estate Broker/Owner with Richard Weisser Realty

August 12, 2009 11:42 PM

I got a call yesterday from a national guardsman currently deployed in Afghanistan. He was calling about one of my listings, and asked for more information.

First of all, I thanked him for his service. Second of all we talked about the purchase of his first home. I excitedly began to tell him about the $8000 first time homeowners tax credit.

Oops, there's only one problem. He won't be on leave until it's too late to qualify for the credit. Now here's a fellow laying his life on the line for his country and he will miss out on the tax credit because he is physically unable to get to Georgia to find a home since he is serving his country in a faraway land.

So it got me to thinking ... why not impose a permanent one-time tax credit on the purchase of the home for ANY veteran? Or at the very least, there could be a huge credit for those brave men and women returning from active duty?

Or maybe even half-price on a government owned HUD home? Or a free HUD home that needs repairs, no strings attached?

We have returning soldiers and we have lots of empty houses. Shouldn't risking your life be worth something more than a guaranteed loan? And wouldn't that be a great recruiting incentive?

And if we could dry up some of the flood of house inventory at the same time, wouldn't that be good for everyone?

So what do you think? Am I on to something here?

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Lee & Pamela St. Peter

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices YSU Realty: (919) 645-2522 - Raleigh, NC

Making Connections to Success in Real Estate

Richard what a wonderful point you made! I've just written my representative about this. I'm sorry to say I hadn't thought about it until you brought it up. OF course our servicemen/woman need to be able to take FULL advantage of this! There should be NO expiration date on this offer!

Aug 13, 2009 02:43 AM

Richard Weisser

Richard Weisser Realty - Newnan, GA

Richard Weisser Retired Real Estate Professional

Susan....

Well, that goes without saying. LOL and thanks.

Laura...

Well, do you think that anyone in congress would have the nerve to vote against it? Thanks, my friend.

Michael...

It is the least that they should do! Thanks.

Aug 13, 2009 02:50 AM

Chris Ann Cleland

Long and Foster Real Estate - Gainesville, VA

Associate Broker, Bristow, VA

Richard: This makes perfect sense...so pardon my pessism when I say...I don't think it will ever happen. Cindy Jones has already pointed out the HAP program for other service men and women is just sitting on Capitol Hill. The non-verbal communication on that HAP program is that it is simply not important enough to push through now. I don't get it.

Aug 13, 2009 03:26 AM

Mike Saunders

Retired - Athens, GA

Richard - send this in to Chambliss, Isakson and your congressional rep. With your permission, I will send this to Rep. Broun.

Aug 13, 2009 06:01 AM

Richard Weisser

Richard Weisser Realty - Newnan, GA

Richard Weisser Retired Real Estate Professional

To all...

Of course you can forward this to your representatives! I tried to add a link to the Congressional contact page but it wasn't working this morning. I'll try again!

Aug 13, 2009 06:14 AM

Alice Linahan

Voices Empower - Argyle, TX

Sending onto Texas Congressman along with reblogging and posting on my facebook.

I just love smart guys that know who real men and women are.

The United States of America's Military!!

Thank you Richard!!

Aug 13, 2009 07:11 AM

Terry & Bonnie Westbrook

Westbrook Realty Broker-Owner - Grand Rapids, MI

Westbrook Realty - Grand Rapids Forest Hills MI Re

We need to contact or congressmen or NAR's Lobbyists to bring this to someone that can make it happen. I think it is a great idea.

Aug 13, 2009 01:51 PM

TeamCHI - Complete Home Inspections, Inc.

Complete Home Inspections, Inc. - Brentwood, TN

Home Inspectons - Nashville, TN area - 615.661.029

I agree with the comment above. We need to do all we can to help those who keep this country free...

Helping you live your American dream...

Aug 13, 2009 08:32 PM

Paddy (Patricia) Pizappi

Better Homes and Gardens Rand Realty - Pine Bush, NY

Real Estate Associate Broker Hudson Valley NY

What a great post Richard. I missed it yesterday and caught it on the re-Blog from Mike. We do owe anyone who is fighting for us everything. Rather give it to them than to some of the other folk that seem to be lining pockets lately! Will re-Blog again for more exposure my friend

Aug 13, 2009 10:51 PM

Judy Schneider

eXp Realty - Bellingham, WA

Richard,

I also found this post on the reblog from Mike! I can't believe things like this are not already in place for people in this situation! Thank You for making us all aware! They deserve our full support!

Judy

Aug 14, 2009 03:53 AM

Jason Crouch

Austin Texas Homes, LLC - Austin, TX

Broker - Austin Texas Real Estate (512-796-7653)

Richard - I think this is an excellent idea! I would love to see our veterans honored in some small way for their service and sacrifice.

Aug 14, 2009 05:12 AM

Bob Southard

Atlas Realty Service, LLC - Kennesaw, GA

e-Pro - Cobb,Cherokee,NorthFulton,Paulding,Bartow

Richard,

I rarely reblog but this one is going out shortly. Even if it was to give vets a super great deal on VA foreclosures or HUD homes. Lots of variations for a great idea.

Aug 14, 2009 05:22 AM

Carla Muss-Jacobs, RETIRED

RETIRED / State License is Inactive - Portland, OR

Richard -- YES! You are on to something!!

Aug 15, 2009 08:51 AM

Claudette Millette

The Buyers' Counsel - Ashland, MA

Buyer, Broker - Metrowest Mass

Richard: This is an excellent post. Nothing is too good for our service men and women. They certainly deserve the opportunity to take advantage of the tax credit. Thank you for writing this.

Aug 16, 2009 02:56 PM

Missy Caulk

Missy Caulk TEAM - Ann Arbor, MI

Savvy Realtor - Ann Arbor Real Estate

Richard, this should definately be added to the bill.

That would be the least our gov't should do for our soldiers.

So what do you suggest, we do?

Aug 17, 2009 12:25 AM

Teri Eckholm

Boardman Realty - White Bear Lake, MN

REALTOR Serving Mpls/St Paul North & East Metro

Richard--I love this idea...makes sense that they shouldn't miss out on the $8000 just because they are out of the country serving in our military!

Aug 17, 2009 07:04 AM

Mary Douglas

United Country Ponderosa Realty, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado - Red Feather Lakes, CO

REALTOR, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado

Hi Richard, I think this is a terrific idea. They pay a huge price, I don't see why they should not be able to take advantage of this credit when they return.

Aug 17, 2009 07:20 AM

Richard Weisser

Richard Weisser Realty - Newnan, GA

Richard Weisser Retired Real Estate Professional

Missy, Teri, Mary and all...

Just keep this alive and send it to the powers that be in Washington D.C. THX

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