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Obama shows colors on Meet The Press

By David A. Podgursky, MBA • Jul 27th, 2008 • Category: Politics

OK… so the knock on Obama is that he is naive and inexperienced.  Well, his commentary on the real estate and mortgage market issues proved it.  His comments could not have been more canned… plus he did the one thing that should earn him a flame by every NAMB member… he blamed the mess on […]



McCain’s Foreclosure Bailout Plan makes Borrowers take more Responsibility…

By David A. Podgursky, MBA • Jul 16th, 2008 • Category: Market Commentary, Politics

So by now everyone knows that there are hundreds of thousands of people who are facing foreclosure for any number of reasons.  Of course, this has become a hot topic on the campaign trail as we wind down to the Presidential Elections in November.
The current regime (The White House as well as the House […]



If the VA and USDA can guarantee loans, why can’t Florida??

By David A. Podgursky, MBA • May 12th, 2008 • Category: Featured Articles, Politics

The trials and tribulations of affordable housing in the State of Florida are well reported in the local and national news. Thanks to the soaring prices of real estate and land speculation from 2003-2006, affordable housing is a huge task for local governments.
One of the pillars of Affordable Housing Loans have been the […]



Myopic FHA Homeowner Legislation forgets Key Lending Issue

By David A. Podgursky, MBA • May 7th, 2008 • Category: Featured Articles, Politics

With the House getting nearer to a vote on the FHA Housing and Homeowner Retention Act, there are few industry professionals who don’t see some glaring holes that need patching prior to the passing of this legislation.
Mortgage Professionals in general expected shoddy craftsmanship from this bill thanks to its loyal backer - Rep. Barney […]



Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce hosts FORUM ON ATTAINABLE LIVING: WORKFORCE HOUSING May 6th.

By David A. Podgursky, MBA • May 3rd, 2008 • Category: Affordable Housing, South Florida Info

I received an email from Michael Burstine, the Chair of the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce’s Workforce Housing Committee and felt it was important enough to share. 
I met Michael at a meeting for the Urban Land Institute: South Florida and Carribean & Terwilliger Center Steering Committee.  This is a great group of people […]