Press Releases
HOPE NOW Servicers Assist More Than 2,700 Arizona Families at Homeownership Preservation Events
March 17, 2010 Posted by Arizona RealEstateRama
Events co-sponsored by Obama Administration’s Making Home Affordable Program and
NeighborWorks® America in Tucson and Phoenix. Washington, DC - March 17, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — Fifteen HOPE NOW servicers assisted more than 2,700 homeowners from across Arizona, during four homeownership preservation events held last week.
Investor Confidence Begins To Return to the Arizona Real Estate Market
February 10, 2010 Posted by KWPR Group
Glendale, AZ - February 10, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — HomeLovers, one of Arizona’s fastest growing Arizona real estate investing and property management companies, today announced availability of its 2010 State of the Industry Report for Arizona Real Estate Investing, which outlines recent trends and takes a look at what lies ahead in 2010 for investors. The report also discusses how the investor of today is different than the investor demographics that lead to the buying frenzy of 2005 and subsequent market crash. The free report is available for download via an automated email response at investorinfo@homelovers.com.
January Hits Record Level of Pending Home Sales in ARMLS, Signifying Home Sales Prices Are Likely To Increase
January 26, 2010 Posted by KWPR Group
Tempe, AZ - January 26, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — Fidelity National Title, one of Arizona’s largest title insurance and escrow service companies, in partnership with Cromford Report, a subscription-based online statistical resource on the Metropolitan Phoenix residential resale market, today confirmed that the top of the Arizona real estate market was in June of 2006, with the bottom hitting in April of 2009. Maximum inventory of homes on the market was in late April of 2008
Fidelity National Title Launches New Award for Real Estate Professionals Going Paperless
November 23, 2009 Posted by Arizona RealEstateRama
Contest offers sustainably-minded real estate professionals a chance to gain recognition and win a free membership with the Arizona Green Chamber of Commerce. Tempe, AZ - November 23, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Fidelity National Title, one of Arizona’s largest title insurance and escrow service companies, has announced the launch of its “Win the Paperless Fight Title Championship” contest, which is accepting nominations at www.WinThePaperlessFight.com through December 31st, 2009. Open exclusively to real estate professionals, both residential and commercial, the contest invites nominations for those who are demonstrating a commitment to sustainable business practices and making a big impact specifically through the reduction of paper waste. Self-nominations are encouraged.
Key Obama Climate Strategist Carol M. Browner to Deliver Closing Address at Greenbuild Conference
November 4, 2009 Posted by USGBC
Washington, DC - November 4, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — The U.S. Green Building Council today announced that key Obama environmental adviser Carol M. Browner will be the keynote speaker at the closing plenary session of USGBC’s annual Greenbuild International Conference & Expo, held Nov.11-13, 2009, in Phoenix, Ariz.
McCoy’s Building Supply named Pro Dealer of the Year
October 13, 2009 Posted by Arizona RealEstateRama
PHOENIX, AR - October 13, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — McCoy’s Building Supply was recognized by Home Channel News (HCN) magazine as the 2009 Pro Dealer of the Year during their annual Pro Dealer Industry Summit, held October 7 to 9 in Phoenix, Arizona.From HCN’s listing of the top 500 building supply pro dealers in the nation, McCoy’s was the largest retailer to show an increase in sales during 2008, despite the current economic recession and upset in the U.S. housing market
USAA Real Estate Company Announces Home Depot Development in Phoenix, Arizona
September 11, 2009 Posted by Arizona RealEstateRama
September 11, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — USAA Real Estate Company, in development partnership with Seefried Industrial Properties, Inc., announced the acquisition of 46.12 acres of land in Tolleson, Arizona for the build-to-suit development of a 465,600-square-foot regional distribution center. Home improvement specialty retailer Home Depot, Inc. signed a 20-year lease to occupy the space upon completion. The transaction price has not been disclosed.
Shipping Leader APL Finds Home in Phoenix, Moving by 3Q 2009
May 20, 2009 Posted by Arizona RealEstateRama
May 20, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — NOL Group, parent company of global shipping leader APL, today identified an office building in Phoenix, Arizona as the new home for its regional headquarters in the Americas.
Truth in Taxation notice published; city property taxes to remain a fraction of owners’ total tax bill
May 18, 2009 Posted by Arizona RealEstateRama
May 18, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Scottsdale this week is publishing a Truth in Taxation notice, as required by Arizona state law, which deals solely with the city’s primary property tax levy. The city’s “combined” (primary and secondary) property tax rate is expected to remain unchanged next year.
Weatherization Program Offers Grants to Improve Home Energy Efficiency
May 7, 2009 Posted by Arizona RealEstateRama
May 7, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — The city of Phoenix Neighborhood Service Department is offering grants to improve the energy efficiency of low-income households, through the U.S. Department of Energy’s Weatherization Assistance Program. A household of four can earn up to $44,100 annually, and qualify for the program.
Arizona to Receive $28 Million for Airports Under Economic Recovery Act
March 30, 2009 Posted by Arizona RealEstateRama
Washington, D.C. - March 30, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Congressman Raúl M. Grijalva announces that the State of Arizona will receive over $28 million for Arizona airports by way of Federal Transit Administration (FTA) funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Plan (ARRA).
Homeownership Assistance Information Sessions Offered to Homebuyers
March 13, 2009 Posted by Arizona RealEstateRama
Phoenix, AZ - March 13, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Potential homebuyers may qualify for $15,000 in down payment and closing cost assistance to help buy an affordable foreclosed single family home, townhouse or condominium in the city of Phoenix
Arizona Builders Use Wind Power to Print Magazine
March 11, 2009 Posted by Arizona RealEstateRama
March 11, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — SAHBA Builder Magazine, working in partnership with Arizona Lithographers, has been certified by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency as a “green” publication.
Phoenix’s Pro Properties fails to comply with lead disclosure laws / Property management company fined for not informing tenants about lead hazards
March 10, 2009 Posted by Arizona RealEstateRama
SAN FRANCISCO - March 10, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Pro Properties, Inc., one of Phoenix’s largest property management companies, was fined $7,500 for violating federal lead-based paint disclosure requirements at numerous apartment buildings in the Phoenix area.
SAHBA magazine goes ‘green’
March 10, 2009 Posted by Arizona RealEstateRama
March 10, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — The Southern Arizona Home Builders Association’s quarterly “Builder Magazine” is now a certified “green” publication. The magazine is being published using energy offsets. The wind-power offset is equal to reducing air emissions by about 1,157 pounds, SAHBA said
