A Grass roots Movement.

Since some of us talk about Real Estate from time to time and maybe some are interested in your local communities consider this.

Alot of housing has gone to shit as of late since banks are holding out on properties they have captured in foreclosure.

In my local community I have gained some momentum with an idea among the locals to make a County rule that requires banks to maintain upkeep on homes they own.

Over the last several years here where I live some houses are outstanding looking and well maintained but the houses the banks own look like shit. I ran around and took pictures of these houses and went to a town/city council meeting with them and presented my idea.

The shit is still hitting the fan about my idea the residents love it, the local council freaked since one of them is one of the local banks but none the less people are starting petitions to make it a law and it stands a good chance to blow up into a County Ordinance.

It's just not right for banks to own a property and let it go to shit, they can bring out gardeners, and they can maintain the property should they insist on owning the property.
Many Banks do not do this. The end result of course is putting the pinch on Banks and ultimately homes getting owners that take care of the property while at the same time keeping the neighborhood nicer.

Unoccupied homes need to be maintained if no one lives in them. People that own properties often must spend to maintain a home why don't banks?

Just an idea if you want to start something in your town