| Real Estate prices for homes, land, and | | | | affordable home options for residents of the |
| commercial properties have skyrocketed in the | | | | state.This problem will not go away by |
| last decade. While I, as a home owner, am | | | | itself. It will take the effort of community |
| very happy to have my property value increase | | | | leaders, Real Estate Agents and Brokers to |
| so dramatically, I wonder how our children | | | | make this subject come into the forefront of |
| and grandchildren will buy homes. Today, | | | | discussion. Attend your meetings, make your |
| more than ever, it is very difficult for low | | | | suggestions to the leaders of your Realtor |
| and moderate-income families to buy homes.The | | | | Associations. Perhaps you can volunteer to |
| New Jersey Association of Realtors has formed | | | | obtain more information on the subject, do |
| a Housing Opportunity Foundation to help | | | | some research and report back to your |
| provide greater opportunities for home | | | | leaders.If your state does not have a program |
| ownership for New Jersey residents. The | | | | currently, perhaps you could contact the |
| Foundation donates funds to 501 C (3) | | | | Board of Realtors with your concern and |
| organizations who provide education by | | | | suggestions. |
| developing public awareness to create | | | | |