My letter to my congressman and Senetors, what do you think of it?

[CA renter]

DWCAP has some good suggestions (as do the others).

In your third paragraph, you say:

Bear Sterns, Freddie Mack, Fannie May Indy Mac, Country Wide, all speculated that housing prices will increase infinitely.

Not trying to play teacher here, but you were asking for advice, so the spellings here need to be corrected.

“Freddie Mac”, “Fannie Mae”, and “Countrywide” are the correct spellings for these names.

Good for you for writing your representatives, everyone on the housing blogs should be doing this (and calling and faxing), IMHO. Don’t be offended when you get the standard “thanks for writing” letter, though. That’s just what they do (ignore their constituents).

[University City Renter]

Thanks a lot to everyone who replied. You know we really have some very intelligent people here. DWCAP, thanks for taking the time to thoroughly read it and give some really good advice. I agree with them. I hadn’t thought of sending many letters together. If we get enough people, I would be glad to volunteer to send them all in together – any takers?

Former San Diegan, I spent more time trying to figure out a way to put the oil thing in here than anything else because they are sort of related. But congress is busy; I agree the letter is probably more powerful if I leave the oil thing out.

CA renter, I was worried about spelling too but different sources spell these companies differently so I’m not sure which is correct. What I’ll do now is go to each company’s official web site to be certain.

This whole thing will most likely amount to nothing but I just feel compelled to try.

[University City Renter]

Thanks a lot to everyone who replied. You know we really have some very intelligent people here. DWCAP, thanks for taking the time to thoroughly read it and give some really good advice. I agree with them. I hadn’t thought of sending many letters together. If we get enough people, I would be glad to volunteer to send them all in together – any takers?

Former San Diegan, I spent more time trying to figure out a way to put the oil thing in here than anything else because they are sort of related. But congress is busy; I agree the letter is probably more powerful if I leave the oil thing out.

CA renter, I was worried about spelling too but different sources spell these companies differently so I’m not sure which is correct. What I’ll do now is go to each company’s official web site to be certain.

This whole thing will most likely amount to nothing but I just feel compelled to try.

[University City Renter]

Thanks a lot to everyone who replied. You know we really have some very intelligent people here. DWCAP, thanks for taking the time to thoroughly read it and give some really good advice. I agree with them. I hadn’t thought of sending many letters together. If we get enough people, I would be glad to volunteer to send them all in together – any takers?

Former San Diegan, I spent more time trying to figure out a way to put the oil thing in here than anything else because they are sort of related. But congress is busy; I agree the letter is probably more powerful if I leave the oil thing out.

CA renter, I was worried about spelling too but different sources spell these companies differently so I’m not sure which is correct. What I’ll do now is go to each company’s official web site to be certain.

This whole thing will most likely amount to nothing but I just feel compelled to try.

[University City Renter]

Thanks a lot to everyone who replied. You know we really have some very intelligent people here. DWCAP, thanks for taking the time to thoroughly read it and give some really good advice. I agree with them. I hadn’t thought of sending many letters together. If we get enough people, I would be glad to volunteer to send them all in together – any takers?

Former San Diegan, I spent more time trying to figure out a way to put the oil thing in here than anything else because they are sort of related. But congress is busy; I agree the letter is probably more powerful if I leave the oil thing out.

CA renter, I was worried about spelling too but different sources spell these companies differently so I’m not sure which is correct. What I’ll do now is go to each company’s official web site to be certain.

This whole thing will most likely amount to nothing but I just feel compelled to try.

[University City Renter]

Thanks a lot to everyone who replied. You know we really have some very intelligent people here. DWCAP, thanks for taking the time to thoroughly read it and give some really good advice. I agree with them. I hadn’t thought of sending many letters together. If we get enough people, I would be glad to volunteer to send them all in together – any takers?

Former San Diegan, I spent more time trying to figure out a way to put the oil thing in here than anything else because they are sort of related. But congress is busy; I agree the letter is probably more powerful if I leave the oil thing out.

CA renter, I was worried about spelling too but different sources spell these companies differently so I’m not sure which is correct. What I’ll do now is go to each company’s official web site to be certain.

This whole thing will most likely amount to nothing but I just feel compelled to try.

[gdcox]

One point, don’t talk of bailouts for situations in which the shareholders lost everything.

Anyway, why be so steamed-up. Read this and relax.http://mrmortgage.ml-implode.com/2008/07/15/mr-mortgage-june-ca-foreclosure-reportconditions-arguably-worsen/

Time is on your side it seems in terms of prices falling and giving you time to build -up your deposit.

[gdcox]

One point, don’t talk of bailouts for situations in which the shareholders lost everything.

Anyway, why be so steamed-up. Read this and relax.http://mrmortgage.ml-implode.com/2008/07/15/mr-mortgage-june-ca-foreclosure-reportconditions-arguably-worsen/

Time is on your side it seems in terms of prices falling and giving you time to build -up your deposit.

[gdcox]

One point, don’t talk of bailouts for situations in which the shareholders lost everything.

Anyway, why be so steamed-up. Read this and relax.http://mrmortgage.ml-implode.com/2008/07/15/mr-mortgage-june-ca-foreclosure-reportconditions-arguably-worsen/

Time is on your side it seems in terms of prices falling and giving you time to build -up your deposit.

[gdcox]

One point, don’t talk of bailouts for situations in which the shareholders lost everything.

Anyway, why be so steamed-up. Read this and relax.http://mrmortgage.ml-implode.com/2008/07/15/mr-mortgage-june-ca-foreclosure-reportconditions-arguably-worsen/

Time is on your side it seems in terms of prices falling and giving you time to build -up your deposit.

[gdcox]

One point, don’t talk of bailouts for situations in which the shareholders lost everything.

Anyway, why be so steamed-up. Read this and relax.http://mrmortgage.ml-implode.com/2008/07/15/mr-mortgage-june-ca-foreclosure-reportconditions-arguably-worsen/

Time is on your side it seems in terms of prices falling and giving you time to build -up your deposit.

[TheBreeze]

I agree with making it shorter and keeping it on point to housing. I’d also take out that last line about never voting again because that’s not likely to spur a politician into action.

I think the main problem is that so many politicians equate low monthly mortgage payments with affordable housing. They don’t understand (or more likely their campaign contributors encourage them not to understand) that cheap money and government subsidies just makes houses more expensive. It’s really a shame. So much wasted money and effort went into making housing unaffordable for most Americans.

In any event, I encourage you to send the letter. At least you’ll feel better knowing you tried.

[TheBreeze]

I agree with making it shorter and keeping it on point to housing. I’d also take out that last line about never voting again because that’s not likely to spur a politician into action.

I think the main problem is that so many politicians equate low monthly mortgage payments with affordable housing. They don’t understand (or more likely their campaign contributors encourage them not to understand) that cheap money and government subsidies just makes houses more expensive. It’s really a shame. So much wasted money and effort went into making housing unaffordable for most Americans.

In any event, I encourage you to send the letter. At least you’ll feel better knowing you tried.

[TheBreeze]

I agree with making it shorter and keeping it on point to housing. I’d also take out that last line about never voting again because that’s not likely to spur a politician into action.

I think the main problem is that so many politicians equate low monthly mortgage payments with affordable housing. They don’t understand (or more likely their campaign contributors encourage them not to understand) that cheap money and government subsidies just makes houses more expensive. It’s really a shame. So much wasted money and effort went into making housing unaffordable for most Americans.

In any event, I encourage you to send the letter. At least you’ll feel better knowing you tried.

[TheBreeze]

I agree with making it shorter and keeping it on point to housing. I’d also take out that last line about never voting again because that’s not likely to spur a politician into action.

I think the main problem is that so many politicians equate low monthly mortgage payments with affordable housing. They don’t understand (or more likely their campaign contributors encourage them not to understand) that cheap money and government subsidies just makes houses more expensive. It’s really a shame. So much wasted money and effort went into making housing unaffordable for most Americans.

In any event, I encourage you to send the letter. At least you’ll feel better knowing you tried.

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