Did you week go well, or was it a bit of a slog? I have been slogging a bit. Maybe post project let down. I did finish my sewing project which I enjoyed very much. I am needing to start the next project which is getting the garden in shape. Yes, I am a bit behind schedule, but I will forge ahead. Thank you for the input and feedback during this project. It help me focus and kept me motivated when I got stuck at times. Hope you like the results.
Also, there is an article at the end of the email that helps to clarify buyer agent compensation, who pays and how it may affect any Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac loans. It is a fluid situation we are all grappling to bring clarity too. I thought it might be of interest.
If you are looking for some Fun Things Going On:
311 Osborne St, St Marys, GA 31558, United States
Tickets
camdenchamber.com/camden-community-events
Calling all foodies! Get ready for a taste sensation like no other at the Taste of Camden in St.Marys, Georgia. This delicious event will feature some of the best restaurants and chefs from around the area, all coming together to showcase their culinary creations. Whether you're a fan of seafood, BBQ, or something a little more exotic, there's sure to be something for everyone. So mark your calendars and come join us for a day of delicious food, live music, and fun! See you at the Taste of Camden!
Presented by Comcast Business!
Event by Neutral Zone Studios
516 W. William Avenue, Kingsland, GA, United States, Georgia 31548
Tickets
neutralzonestudios.com/fan-appreciation-weekends
Come join us as we present Fan Appreciation Weekend April 20-21, 2024!
Vic Mignogna, noted anime voice actor and Executive Producer of STC, walks you through our starship, and will be available for Q&A and autograph signings. Learn about the construction of the studio, film making, and old and new Trek!
For a calendar of dates and times, please follow us at:
https://neutralzonestudios.com/fan-appreciation-weekends/
As always, there is no admission fee, but this year we are asking for donations of $20 per visitor. This not mandatory, but appreciated to help us keep the lights on.
Meet old friends or make new ones!
Reserve your place now! You'll be glad you did!
Travelling? Neutral Zone Studios is only 25 minutes north of Jacksonville International Airport!
Looking for hotel accommodations? Follow this link for a substantial Neutral Zone discount:
Best Western Plus Kingsland
https://www.bestwestern.com/.../hotel-rooms.11211.html...
(855) 516-1090
Come as you are or who you want to be!
Live long and prosper...
Event by Neutral Zone Studios
Neutral Zone Studios: 516 W. William Avenue, Kingsland, GA, United States, Georgia 31548
Tickets: neutralzonestudios.com/fan-appreciation-weekends
Neutral Zone Studios is offering fans of Trek fan films a chance to “sit long and prosper” with a marathon screening Saturday April 20 at 6:30pm of eight ( great fan films by a variety of studios! Screenings will be held on the studio's BRIGHT on the new 100 inch HD VIEW SCREEN!
The 3-hour episode block will be shown in the following order:
.: The White Iris - Star Trek Continues
.: Doomsday - Tales from The Neutral Zone
.: Mom - Dreadnought Dominion
.: The Test of Time - Tales from The Neutral Zone
.: Farragut Forward (July 2023) - Farragut Films
.: In Our Own Time Dreadnought Dominion
.: Crisis on Infinite Excaliburs - Avalon Universe
.: The Lost Starship - Tales from The Neutral Zone
Tickets are limited to thirty (30) tickets per viewing for a minimum donation amount of $25 per person.
Want to sit in the captain's chair to watch? How about the science station or the helm? The studio will hold a raffle just prior to screenings and winners will be seated accordingly
This event celebrates the 50th anniversary of the creation of Trek fan films that went where no one had gone before.
Reserve your place now! You'll be glad you did! For a calendar of dates and times, please follow us at:
https://neutralzonestudios.com/fan-appreciation-weekends/
Travelling? Neutral Zone Studios is only 25 minutes north of Jacksonville International Airport!
Looking for hotel accommodations? Follow this link for a substantial Neutral Zone discount:
Best Western Plus Kingsland
https://www.bestwestern.com/.../hotel-rooms.11211.html...
(855) 516-1090
Sit Long and Prosper!
Event by The Bluff 5 Band
Captain Seagles Saloon April 19 7:30-10:30
We've got Scott Benson joining us this weekend! Come out and see what makes this man a drumming machine!
Event by West Nassau Historical Society
45383 Dixie Ave, Callahan, FL 32011-3856, United States
The West Nassau Historical Society is excited to host our 19th Railroad Day Festival and Classic Car Show on Saturday, April 20, at the historic Callahan Train Depot. Festival runs from 9a-4p and our signature fundraising event. Live entertainment, antique machines, model trains, exhibits and caboose tours. Classic Car Show hosted by Callahan Cruisers and Cochrane's Collison Center and kids' area hosted by Joel Pace Piano and Music. Highlight this year is the bicentennial celebration of Nassau County. The West Nassau Historical Society is an all-volunteer nonprofit dedicated to the discovery and promotion of the rich and diverse history of Nassau County, FLA. To donate, volunteer or join our group, please visit www.wnhsfl.org and download the appropriate form,
Ops Pizza Kingsland
Hey y'all, it's that time of the week again—Trivia Night is back and ready to kick off at 7pm every Thursday!
Round up your crew, get those wits sharp, and gear up to win some fantastic prizes while jumpstartin' your weekend at OPS.
It's gonna be a hoot, so don't miss out on the fun! Time to show off those smarts and have a blast!
Event by Kingsland Station
Florida-Georgia Railway Heritage Museum, Inc. dba Georgia Coastal Railway
Tickets
thegeorgiatrain.com/kingsland-station
Adapted by Joseph Robinette Based on the book by E.B. White
The Children’s Literature Association named this “the best American children’s book of the past two hundred years,” and Joseph Robinette, working with the advice of E.B. White, created a play that captures this work in a thrilling way. True to the book, this is the story of the classic characters and their relationships: Wilbur, the irresistible young pig who desperately wants to avoid the butcher; Fern, a girl who understands what animals say to each other; Templeton, the gluttonous rat who can occasionally be talked into a good deed; the Zuckerman family; the Arables; and, most of all, the extraordinary spider, Charlotte, who proves to be “a true friend and a good writer.” Determined to save Wilbur, Charlotte begins her campaign with the “miracle” of her web in which she writes, “Some pig.” It’s the beginning of a victorious campaign which ultimately ends with the now-safe Wilbur doing what is most important to Charlotte. This is a beautiful, knowing play about friendship that promises your family an evening of enchantment.
$20 adults ages 11 and up
$15 children ages 3 to 10
Event by Casey’s Corner Consignment
1712 Osborne Rd, Suite E, St. Marys, GA
FUNdraiser Friday is just two days away! This event is open to anyone who wants to stop by for water fun, a delicious BBQ plate, face painting, and many other fun activities. Also the chance to win some amazing prizes, like Savannah Bananas tickets!
Event by NAACP Camden County GA Today 6:30-7:30 (April 18)
1197 Kinlaw Rd, Woodbine, GA 31569-2727, United States
The NAACP Camden Branch (Unit 5177) is having our monthly General Membership Meeting at Kinlaw Rosenwald School (1197 Kinlaw Road, Woodbine, GA). All who support the mission of the NAACP are welcome to attend as guests.
The meetings take place the third Thursday of the month.
For more information, contact naacp5177@gmail.com.
Learn more about the Branch at https://www.naacpcamdenga.org
St. Marys Public Library
Come join our seed exchange event to trade seeds with others in observance of Earth Day! There will also be fun activities and crafts for the kids.
Event by Crooked River State Park
6222 Charlie Smith Sr. Hwy, 31558
Learn how to tie a hook and catch a fish with a range
Space is limited. Please call or visit the main office to register
This program will cost $5.00 per person All outdoor programs are subject to cancellations during extreme weather conditions during extreme weather conditions
Event by Crooked River State Park Sunday, April 21 11-11:30
6222 Charlie Smith Sr. Hwy 31558
Explore the area and learn about our fine feathered friends while making a locally sourced bird feeder
Space is limited. Please call or visit the main office to register before the above time
This program will cost $2.00 per person
APRIL 16, 2024
By Amy Connolly
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac issued guidance regarding allowable interested-party contributions in light of the proposed Sitzer-Burnett verdict settlement agreement.
WASHINGTON – Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac said Monday they will not count buyer agent commissions as part of allowable interested party contributions (IPCs).
The government-sponsored agencies (GSEs) said their guidance was not an update to their selling guidelines but a clarification to the treatment of seller-paid real estate agent fees.
“Buyer agent fees have historically been fees customarily paid by the property seller or property seller’s real estate agent, and, as such, they are currently excluded from these financing concession limits. If these fees continue to be customarily paid by the property seller according to local convention, they will not be subject to financing concessions limits,” Freddie Mac said in a statement.
Fannie Mae said in a statement, “If a seller or seller’s real estate agent continues to pay the buyer’s real estate agent commission in accordance with local common and customary practices, these amounts are not required to be counted towards the IPC limits for the transaction.”
In March, the National Association of Realtors® announced a proposed $418 million settlement agreement to the Sitzer-Burnett verdict that would end litigation of claims brought by home sellers related to broker commissions.
After the settlement announcement, NAR and the Mortgage Bankers Association of America asked the Federal Housing Finance Agency to confirm its position on buyer agent compensation and IPC limits. NAR and the MBA called it a “critical piece of the post-settlement puzzle.”
The clarification confirms that buyers whose agents are compensated by the seller will continue to have access to financing through the GSEs, Ken Fears, NAR’s director of conventional housing finance and valuation, said.
“Furthermore, so long as it remains ‘customary’ for the seller to pay commissions, those will not be added to the interested party contributions (IPC) and subject to the caps on IPCs,” he said.
“NAR will continue to press for access to affordable financing options and keep you up to date on any changes,” he said.
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