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Free Fair Housing Workshop Offered
December 30, 2009 Posted by Arizona RealEstateRama
December 30, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Learn about fair housing practices and laws at a free three-hour workshop from 9 a.m. to noon Friday, Jan. 15, at the Phoenix City Hall, 200 W. Washington St., assembly room A. This workshop will offer ADRE-authorized fair housing REALTOR® re-licensing credit and is presented in partnership with the Southwest Fair Housing Council.
Mitchell Applauds Final Passage of Bill Extending and Expanding Homebuyer Tax Credit
November 6, 2009 Posted by Arizona RealEstateRama
Legislation to Extend, Expand Homebuyer Tax Credit Headed to President’s Desk
WASHINGTON, DC - November 6, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — The House voted overwhelmingly today for a measure backed by U.S. Rep. Harry Mitchell to extend the homebuyer tax credit beyond its current November 30 expiration date and broaden eligibility for the tax break. The measure passed the House with a bipartisan vote of 403-12 after passing the Senate 98-0. It now moves to the White House for the President’s signature, which is expected this week.
Mitchell, Calvert: Don’t Let the Homebuyer Tax Credit Expire
October 2, 2009 Posted by Arizona RealEstateRama
WASHINGTON, DC - October 2, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — U.S. Reps. Harry Mitchell and Ken Calvert (R-CA) are inviting their colleagues in the House to join them in support of the bipartisan Homebuyer Tax Credit Act, H.R. 1245, to extend and expand the Homebuyer Tax Credit.
Terry Goddard Files Lawsuit to Stop Alleged Property Tax Scam
August 17, 2009 Posted by Arizona RealEstateRama
Phoenix, AZ - August 17, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Attorney General Terry Goddard today announced that he has filed a lawsuit and obtained a temporary restraining order to stop the perpetrators of an alleged fraud that claimed a homeowner’s property qualified for a “property tax reduction review.” The official-looking advertisement appeared to be an attempt to scam homeowners who were looking to reduce their property tax bill.
Mitchell Hails Increased Support for Proposal to Extend, Expand Homebuyer Tax Credit
August 17, 2009 Posted by Arizona RealEstateRama
WASHINGTON, DC - August 17, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — As the $8,000 homebuyer tax credit is working to help stabilize the housing market support is growing in Arizona and across the country for a proposal backed by U.S. Rep Harry Mitchell to extend the tax credit
Mitchell: Senate Proposal to Extend $8,000 Homebuyer Tax Credit a Good First Step
August 10, 2009 Posted by Arizona RealEstateRama
Renews call for expansion as well as extension. WASHINGTON, DC - August 10, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — U.S. Rep Harry Mitchell today welcomed Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid’s call to extend the $8,000 homebuyer tax credit as a good first step and renewed his call to expand, as well as extend, the tax credit.
Taxes for streetlights will drop for about 27,000 properties in special districts
June 22, 2009 Posted by Arizona RealEstateRama
June 22, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Property taxes that keep streetlights lit around 27,000 homes and businesses will drop next year, after the City Council voted June 16 to roll back funds being held in reserve for the city’s 355 separate streetlight tax districts.
Council set to lower property tax rate after budget approval
June 11, 2009 Posted by Arizona RealEstateRama
June 11, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) – The city’s share of local property tax bills, now about 11 percent, is expected to dip lower under a 2009-10 city budget and budget-related measures recently adopted by the City Council.
Tax Credits Boost Incentives for Green Remodeling
February 19, 2009 Posted by Arizona RealEstateRama
WASHINGTON - February 19, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Expanded tax credits for energy-efficient home improvements in the new economic stimulus package puts more money in consumers’ pockets by providing financial incentive for home owners to go green on their renovation projects in 2009 and 2010.
Group seeks ballot measure to limit property taxes
July 23, 2007 Posted by Arizona RealEstateRama
Property owners would see tax breaks while Arizona cities, school districts and other taxing entities would face limits on the amount of money they raised if a ballot measure filed Tuesday won voter approval next year.
