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Rainmaker
1,830,095
Gary Frimann CRS, GRI, SRES, ABR, SFR
Eagle Ridge Realty / Signature Homes & Estates - Gilroy, CA
REALTOR and Broker, Notary

Raising fees like this is something they should have done during the mortgage crisis for people buying again within 5 years of a foreclosure, short sale or DIL.  I don't see the need for fees at this time.  It almost looks like PMI.

May 14, 2023 08:07 AM
Rainmaker
5,976,195
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker

Great news, Caroline. Thanks for the update.

May 14, 2023 10:14 AM
Ambassador
5,410,441
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Great news, Caroline. Hope there is more to follow.

May 14, 2023 09:27 AM
Ambassador
3,629,522
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Real Estate Svcs.
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

 

Please keep the Good News coming Caroline Gerardo 

I reserve hope yet can't help but wonder what "they" will do next! 

 

May 14, 2023 08:31 AM
Rainmaker
1,160,975
Diana Zaccaro Broker Associate
ZOOM Realty Group - Cocoa Beach, FL
"The Accidental Blogger" Cocoa Beach, Florida

That is very welcome good news! Hope there is more to come!

 

May 14, 2023 12:19 PM
Ambassador
5,653,179
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

It is asinine that they were even considering those things.

May 15, 2023 04:25 AM
Ambassador
3,824,957
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
Retired Broker/Owner - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

A little more progress to this ridiculous thing they came up with....

May 14, 2023 06:28 PM
Rainer
506,152
Don Baker
Lane Realty - Eatonton, GA
Lake Sinclair Specialist

if only people who make more money and have better scores and pay more taxes could be rewarded, but it never works out that way.

May 14, 2023 11:18 AM
Rainmaker
750,353
Buzz Mackintosh
Mackintosh REALTORS - Frederick, MD
“Experience, reliable, leadership”

Great news, now its time to vote good candidates into office to bring back a little common sense!

May 15, 2023 03:41 AM
Ambassador
6,084,096
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Yes, more progress to getting this thrown out completely. I'll do the happy dance when that happens!!

May 14, 2023 10:28 PM
Rainmaker
6,561,986
Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner
Denver, CO
Enjoying Every Day to Its Fullest!

Good reason for the happy dance!

May 14, 2023 03:52 PM
Rainmaker
1,702,798
John Juarez
The Medford Real Estate Team - Fremont, CA
ePRO, SRES, GRI, PMN

Good news, Caroline Gerardo. Thanks for all of your help in making the rules makers see the light.

May 14, 2023 11:22 AM
Rainmaker
1,607,365
Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

Woo Hoo!  That's great news!

May 14, 2023 11:19 AM
Rainmaker
6,134,924
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Oswego, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

A method to buy the vote with other peoples money is never a good thing. Finally enough pressure to pull back an unfair tax on the responsible citizens.

May 15, 2023 03:37 AM
Rainmaker
1,903,316
Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
Real Estate Broker Retired

Very good news to trash a bad idea.

May 14, 2023 02:52 PM
Rainmaker
1,396,737
Doug Dawes
Keller Williams Evolution - 447 Boston Street, Suite #5, Topsfield, MA - Topsfield, MA
Your Personal Realtor®

Thanks for keeping us informed on this news

May 15, 2023 08:42 AM
Rainmaker
986,288
Carla Freund
Keller Williams Legacy - Cary, NC
NC Realtor - Senior & Luxury 919-602-8489

Thank you for keeping us posted Caroline!

May 15, 2023 08:05 AM
Ambassador
2,703,119
Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I enjoy sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Author, Golfer, Traveler, Retired, Wenatchee, WA

Good news coming out of Washington? Miracles never cease.

May 15, 2023 06:44 AM
Ambassador
7,381,838
Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Congratulations, nice to see the govt being responsive to the needs of the industry.

May 15, 2023 01:53 AM
Rainmaker
1,511,740
Peter Mohylsky, Broker
Property Management Inc.-Destin - Sandestin, FL
Call me at 850-517-7098

Interesting article, thanks for sharing   I need to do more investigation but their example is a couple that supposedly pays their bills on time but still has a high debt to income ratio.  How does this happen?  something does not compute here

May 15, 2023 06:47 AM
Rainmaker
1,732,385
Inna Ivchenko
Equity Union - Calabasas, CA
REALTOR® | Residential & Commercial

Looks like they made few micro steps to open up opportunities for those who have old debts. I met a few single moms who work 3 jobs paying the debts of their marriage....  dreaming to get a small place of their own.

May 18, 2023 05:59 PM
Rainmaker
967,206
Olga Simoncelli
Veritas Prime, LLC dba Veritas Prime Real Estate - New Fairfield, CT
CONSULTANT, Real Estate Services & Risk Management

In the wholesale banking world interest rates are set based on leverage. 

May 15, 2023 12:19 PM