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VOTE "YES" ON CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT #1 [INFOGRAPHIC]
LOUISIANA REALTORS • August 25, 2017
Constitutional Amendment #1 will read:
"DO YOU SUPPORT AN AMENDMENT TO EXEMPT FROM PROPERTY TAXES MATERIALS AND OTHER PROPERTY DELIVERED TO A CONSTRUCTION SITE TO BE MADE PART OF A BUILDING OR OTHER CONSTRUCTION?"
Louisiana REALTORS® along with a coalition of organizations are asking that you VOTE YES to Constitutional Amendment #1 on October 14. The broad and diverse coalition of supporters includes: Louisiana Policy Jury Association, Louisiana Home Builders Association, Louisiana Industrial Development Executives Association, Louisiana Municipal Association, Louisiana Midcontinent Oil and Gas Association, Louisiana Oil and Gas Association, Louisiana Sheriff's Association, Louisiana Associated General Contractors, Associated Builders and Contractors, Louisiana Association of Business and Industry, Louisiana Chemical Association, A bipartisan coalition of State Legislators, and Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards.
As previewed last week, NAR is pleased to share the latest consumer guide focused on homeowners associations (HOAs). This guide covers the basics of what prospective buyers need to know, including who runs HOAs, how monthly fees are applied, rules HOAs enforce, and the pros and cons of living in an HOA community. For additional information, we encourage you to check out this REALTOR® Magazine article on the nuances of how homeowners associations can affect real estate transactions. As a reminder, all guides in this series are available for download—in both English and Spanish—on facts.realtor . Please allow a few days for the Spanish version of the latest resource to be translated and uploaded. For ease of reference, below is a list of the most recent guides: NEW: Homeowners Associations Marketing Your Home Seller Disclosures Property Taxes Preparing for Homeownership Thank you for your continued engagement with the “Consumer Guide” series and for sharing the resources with prospective clients to ensure they have the information they need to find success in their homebuying or selling journey. Remember that these guides are for informational purposes only and are not meant to enact or change any existing NAR policy. Be on the lookout for next week’s guide on Wednesday, which will cover navigating multiple offers.
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As previewed last week, NAR is pleased to share the latest consumer guide focused on marketing a home. This guide covers several methods for sellers to consider, including setting up showings, hosting open houses, and maximizing the visual appeal of a home through staging and/or cosmetic updates. As a reminder, all guides in this series are available for download—in both English and Spanish—on facts.realtor . Please allow a few days for the Spanish version of the latest resource to be translated and uploaded. For ease of reference, below is a list of the most recent guides: NEW: Marketing Your Home Seller Disclosures Property Taxes Preparing for Homeownership Escrow and Earnest Money Thank you for your continued engagement with the “Consumer Guide” series and for sharing the resources with prospective clients to ensure they have the information they need to find success in their homebuying or selling journey. Remember that these guides are for informational purposes only and are not meant to enact or change any existing NAR policy. Be on the lookout for next week’s guide on Wednesday, which will cover homeowners associations.
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