REALTORS Rally to promote a YES vote on Amendment 3

Dennis Norman

I just returned from the Lake of the Ozarks after attending business meetings for the Missouri Association of REALTORS (MAR) which included an update on AMENDMENT 3, the effort backed by MAR to prevent double taxation on Real Estate in Missouri. The “update” was more like a football rally, complete with “cheerleaders” and all and, while the fanfare was a little over the top for me, I was thrilled to see so much enthusiasm by REALTORS from across the state over this issue. Continue reading “REALTORS Rally to promote a YES vote on Amendment 3

Carnahan files appeal to stop effort to prevent double taxation in Missouri

Dennis Norman

UPDATE 9/03/2010 -Good News!  I’m waiting for confirmation from the Secretary of State’s office, but I have been told that the Secretary of State has decided to drop the appeal and allow this issue to move forward to the voters in November!  A huge victory for Missouri property owners! – end of update.

Yesterday I wrote about a Cole County Judge ruling against the Missouri Secretary of State and in favor a group working to prevent double taxation, by means of a transfer tax or fee on real estate, in Missouri clearing the way to take the initiative to voters this November to decide.   Unfortunately, this morning I learned that the Missouri Secretary of State, Robin Carnahan is going to appeal the courts decision in an apparent effort to keep this issue from coming before the voters of Missouri. Continue reading “Carnahan files appeal to stop effort to prevent double taxation in Missouri

Web Site Launch Promoting “Vote YES to Stop Double Taxation”

A new Web site provides Missouri voters with information about a proposed state constitutional amendment barring politicians from imposing double taxation on sales of homes and other real estate. 
 
I would encourage Missouri residents to visit www.YesToSaveHomes.com to learn more about the proposal. 
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