Here are the key elements of the Fortuño initiative: “One of the incentive program’s popular provisions offers qualified buyers down-payment assistance for homes purchased with a mortgage, as well as a second mortgage of as much as $25,000 that can be used to make down payments and pay closing costs. Buyers of new homes also pay no transfer taxes when a property changes hands, escape paying property taxes for five years and future capital-gains taxes, and pay no taxes on rental income for 10 years. Sellers don’t have to pay capital-gains taxes on profits.” This is very similar to the plan Carl and I have been promoting for the US mainland.
Last Wednesday, the Obama Administration announced it is seeking input from investors on how to rent homes owned by Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and the Federal Housing Administration (3). The goal is to turn thousands of government-owned foreclosures into rental properties to help boost falling home prices. Carl and I have proposed a 10-year tax exemption for rental income, which is one of the features of Gov. Fortuño’s program.
The WSJ embraced the Administration’s initiative this weekend (4): “This is positive news if the Administration is finally ready to accept market-based solution to our housing problems. The Wednesday document encouraged ‘investment of private capital’ and welcomed input from market participants with ‘the technical and financial capability to engage in large-scale transactions.’ Could it be that the Administration is courting hedge funds and private equity to scoop up foreclosed homes? We can only hope so.” The Journal recommends setting up a new Resolution Trust Corporation, similar to the one set up by George H.W. Bush, which worked so well to clear out the overhang of real estate in the early 1990s. Carl and I second the motion.
(1) Carl Goldsmith & Ed Yardeni, "The New Homestead Act" (August 16, 2011)
(2) Puerto Rico Fires Up Housing Market," WSJ (August 13, 2011)--requires subscriptions
(3) "FHFA, Treasury, HUD Seek Input on Disposition of Real Estate Owned Properties," US Treasury Press Release (August 10, 2011)
(4) "Foreclosure Brainstorm," WSJ (August 13, 2011)--requires subscription
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