Invigorate the Engine of Our Economy - Jobs

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Jobs = Home Buying = Economic Recovery
Without the housing industry, we have no economic recovery!

Unless you have inherited a bundle, won the lottery or are on a Gov. pension, the simple dynamic is, a person needs to be able to afford what she/he wants to have.
This means solid, dependable, private employment of our population.
There is constant dialog on 'Economic Growth' but it all has no meaning if YOU are hurting!
Creating, supporting, encouraging and promoting independent private entrepreneurial endeavors is the key!
The Housing Industry relates to most every aspect of our Economy. There are many, many industries that are supported by it. Construction workers, Const. Co's., engineers, heavy equip., raw materials, building materials, appliances, trucking, property taxes, City/State/County services, architects, banking, title Co's, ME, etc., etc..
When the housing market is in a slump, so many other parts of our economy dry up.
Support local private businesses and industry.
Shop local and promote those businesses that have proven track records.
Network amongst complimentary businesses and join Business Groups.
A local Santa Cruz group to engage in is Business Professionals of Santa Cruz County

Private Property Ownership = Liberty!

Read this great article by our NAR President Published in the Washington Times, want to share it with all of you since it really sums up what is important in our country!


Another take on why Home Ownership is so important to America and how things went awry!  The American Dream is the result of hard work, sacrafice, and responsible spending.  Life always throws curves, its how you deal with them that proves out the character and resourcfulness of an individual.

This is a definte possibility if the economy worsens and jobs arn't allowed to be created.  Your tax dollars at work for those that don't.
Our NAR has a response to this and it is definitly structured to aid the homeowners, small inverstors and keep Government out of the home buying and selling business.  If the private individual is allowed to purchase property he is qualified for, why make the housing industry stay on the ropes??
The engine of our economy will contine to struggle if the Government continues to intervene, create unnecessary agencies, bureacracies and regulations that hinder this normal process.

I love to do what I do BEST.
Call me, I'd love to see YOU in the American Dream

Marlene Henderson, Broker/Owner
MoeBEST-Henderson Properties and
Property Management

831-429-9091 - Office
831-419-9091 - Mobile

Communication is the Key on Mortgage Interest Deduction (MID)

This excerpt from Housing Watch Dec. 6th 2010

In case you missed it, The National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform, released its recommendation last week, including the proposed elimination or limitation to the mortgage interest deduction ("MID") for homeowners.

In brief, the commission proposes to limit the mortgage interest deduction to only primary residences (today, they apply to second homes as well), and cap the deduction to $500,000 worth of mortgages (today, it's $1 million).

As you can imagine, the real estate industry is in quite an uproar over any changes to the mortgage interest deduction.

Ron Phipps, the President of NAR, has issued a pretty strong statement in opposition, calling the mortgage interest deduction "vital to homeownership and the economy" and vowing to "remain vigilant in opposing any plan that modifies or excludes the deductibility of mortgage interest". The National Association of Home Builders is also, as you can imagine, opposed to messing with the MID.

What could they be thinking??? The housing industry isn't taking a big enough beating?? Maybe the Bureaucrats are just trying to justify their existences!!

This is definity something to call your congressperson about.