February 2009 Issue
SPECIAL NOTES
CALL FOR ACTION
The National Association of Realtors has issued a call for action to influence legislation on the pending economic stimulus
plan. Here is the text, a sample letter, addresses and email links for your consideration:
Housing Stimulus is the Key to Unlocking America's Economy
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
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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],
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,
[Your Name]
Georgia residents, please send to the following Georgia decision makers:
Senator Saxby Chambliss
U.S. Senate
416 Russell Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510-0001
Senator Johnny Isakson
U.S. Senate
120 Russell Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510-0001
Also send to your district representative. For the First District which includes Glynn County, send to:
Representative Jack Kingston
U.S. House of Representatives
2368 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515-0001
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