Looks like there might be some relief coming in what we are experiencing as a nationwide real estate slow down. Senators have recently agreed to spark the economy with a $15 billion bipartisan plan to spur the housing market. This demonstrates that political momentum has shifted towards more aggressive relief in a struggling economy.
The housing package shows a clear sign that compromise on both sides of a bipartisan senate is forthcoming. As traditional, the fear of over-intervention in the economy has been a main concern. But upon homeowner and business owner testimony, lawmakers have expressed that appearing to be obstructionists could no longer be a deciding factor in non-action. Upcoming seat elections have spurred great debate in a time when politicians are fighting for re-election.
Decisions have been made to drop a bankruptcy provision opposed by the Republican party, though it was initially installed as a major part of their housing agenda. Pressure to show accomplishments this year has become a driving force involved amid low public-approval ratings for Congress. Please note however that getting these provisions added as an amendment still faces an uphill battle.
Democrats have recently agreed to halve the funds allowed for counseling at-risk homeowners to $100 million. Republicans have gone as far as to accept $4 billion in grants to aid communities in buying and refurbishing foreclosed properties, while asking for a smaller tax credit for homeowners than they initially wanted.
The ultimate plan is to raise the size of loans backed by the Federal Housing Administration to $550,000 but increase the down-payment requirement to 3.5% from 3%. With compromise being the key word here, the bill doesn't include a controversial Democratic proposal to give the FHA the ability to insure $400 billion in mortgages.
So how does this affect Steamboat? Well, in getting the nation’s economy back on track (including housing relief), people are more realistically freed from their burdens elsewhere. This ultimately spurs the demand for 2nd homes and investment property. Situated in a resort community as we are, this in effect opens the gates for buyers who would otherwise need to focus on their “home ground” before looking to destinations like Steamboat to invest. With a shot in the arm nationwide, resort real estate such as ours becomes a feasible opportunity that might otherwise be ruled out.
The housing package shows a clear sign that compromise on both sides of a bipartisan senate is forthcoming. As traditional, the fear of over-intervention in the economy has been a main concern. But upon homeowner and business owner testimony, lawmakers have expressed that appearing to be obstructionists could no longer be a deciding factor in non-action. Upcoming seat elections have spurred great debate in a time when politicians are fighting for re-election.
Decisions have been made to drop a bankruptcy provision opposed by the Republican party, though it was initially installed as a major part of their housing agenda. Pressure to show accomplishments this year has become a driving force involved amid low public-approval ratings for Congress. Please note however that getting these provisions added as an amendment still faces an uphill battle.
Democrats have recently agreed to halve the funds allowed for counseling at-risk homeowners to $100 million. Republicans have gone as far as to accept $4 billion in grants to aid communities in buying and refurbishing foreclosed properties, while asking for a smaller tax credit for homeowners than they initially wanted.
The ultimate plan is to raise the size of loans backed by the Federal Housing Administration to $550,000 but increase the down-payment requirement to 3.5% from 3%. With compromise being the key word here, the bill doesn't include a controversial Democratic proposal to give the FHA the ability to insure $400 billion in mortgages.
So how does this affect Steamboat? Well, in getting the nation’s economy back on track (including housing relief), people are more realistically freed from their burdens elsewhere. This ultimately spurs the demand for 2nd homes and investment property. Situated in a resort community as we are, this in effect opens the gates for buyers who would otherwise need to focus on their “home ground” before looking to destinations like Steamboat to invest. With a shot in the arm nationwide, resort real estate such as ours becomes a feasible opportunity that might otherwise be ruled out.
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