CAP AND TRADE AND YOUR HOME

I don’t like to bring politics into my real estate blog

except when it will impact the housing market.  Americans need to be informed on the massive Cap and Tax (Trade) bill that squeeked by in the House of Representatives and is headed to the Senate where hopefully calmer heads will prevail.  Be advised that there is a provision in this 1,300 page bill that the government wants to mandate that the California building codes be instituted across the nation.  This has worked so well for California that we all want it, right?

Be sure to check online…there are many sources where this information is available.  This is not a party issue this is an issue that will affect your ability to buy or sell your home.  If you care at all about what’s happening as the politicians slip this under our noses in the dark of night, you’ll become involved and make sure that you are contacting your Senate representative to vote NO to this legislation that will not only impact your ability to sell your home, but will add up to $6,000 per year in additional energy costs to run your home…..do you want the government telling you what temperature to keep your home, mandating the quality of your windows, doors, etc.?

Don’t take my word for it….google Cap and Trade and read all you can….we should be outraged!!!  We must be informed.