Hello Al,

As with most Factory based states our government with the global one world order has lost touch with the real backbone of our country. It is very sad to talk to people that move to Arizona from places like your state, I am working with a GM engineer right now that took an early package and left the state. It seems that in a move to compete with foreign imports this has become the norm. The fact is that due to lost revenues to the states they feel that if you can afford to purchase or build a Home you can cough up another few hundred or thousand dollars so they can maintain that needed cash flow.

Here we are faced with a new fee base for building that dream Home that in Sept. goes from 1500 to 3500 impact fees and an increase in the permit fees as well.

It is most disturbing that these states are going over everything in there income base to slightly increase all the things that we really do not have a choice on other than not to buy or build.

As with most things these fees will have to be passed on in order for us maintain our business'.

The best thing for us to do is support REPAC and let them know what we need and how we feel.

The State has no money.

Reversing the SBT, which most agreed HAD to go, cost the state a ton of money. The state is going after every avenue it can to raise funds. The only way to protect us from unfair taxation is to contribute to REPAC.

http://www.realtor.org/rpacweb.nsf

It is our strongest voice, and best way to sway legislative decisions.

The reality is..the reason the states have no money is becasue they refuse to control their own frivilous spending. The governor Mike Easley from my state, NC, has proposed a tax on ALL professional services. Its been shot down in the past, however I'm sure it will be re-introduced at some point. RPAC stated for every $100 tax on our services, it will put 1200 people out the buying market. I don't even want to do dispence with the multipliers on that figure.

Think about what constitutes a professional service... landscapers, CPAs, home inspectors, handymen, attorneys. Where would it end. If this governor has his way, he will undoubtedly undo everything entrepreneurs in this state have labored for. The slow, painful death of the small real estate company will ensue. If you earned six figures, you're already paying 40 cents on the dollar in state and fed taxes for the money you "earn". But Wait! Theres more!!! We get to spend even more money in taxes for the things we must have such as medical insurance, autos, groceries, etc.

It really burns me up and will not get any better until more young people get involved.