Arizona RealEstateRama
Mitchell Hails Increased Support for Proposal to Extend, Expand Homebuyer Tax Credit
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
Escrow Officer Pleads Guilty to His Role in Cash Back Mortgage Fraud Schemes
PHOENIX, AZ - August 13, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Christopher S. Bartlemus, 31, of Phoenix, pleaded guilty to conspiracy counts in two separate indictments on August 10 and August 12, 2009. In one case, Bartlemus pleaded guilty to Conspiracy to Commit Wire, Bank and Mail Fraud and in a separate case, to Conspiracy to Commit Bank Fraud. Sentencing is set before Judge McNamee on November 2, 2009 and Judge Campbell on November 16, 2009.
Mitchell: Senate Proposal to Extend $8,000 Homebuyer Tax Credit a Good First Step
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.
Nogales Port of Entry to Receive GSA Funds Under Recovery Act
Washington, D.C. - July 31, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Congressman Raúl M. Grijalva announced today that the Nogales West U.S. Land Port of Entry in Congressional District 7 will receive grant funds from the General Services Administration (GSA) through the American Recovery and Investment Act to construct a new high-performance green federal building.
Appraisals Hurt Builders
July 28, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Low appraised home values due to foreclosure sales are hurting the housing market, especially the new home builders, according to the National Association of Home Builders, which says builders are reporting about 26% of sales fall through due to appraisals coming in below the contracted sales price.
Foreclosure Prevention Forum Set with Representatives from Wells Fargo
July 8, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Fannie Mae and the city of Phoenix Neighborhood Services Department are partnering to provide homeowners an opportunity to meet with lenders and HUD certified housing counselors to discuss foreclosure prevention options 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Wednesday, July 8
Homebuyers Offered Homeownership Assistance Information Sessions
Phoenix, AZ - June 30, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Potential homebuyers may qualify for $15,000 in down payment and closing cost assistance to help buy a foreclosed single family home, townhouse or condominium in the city of Phoenix.
Taxes for streetlights will drop for about 27,000 properties in special districts
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.
Phoenix Gets Grant to Fund “Green” YouthBuild Projects
June 17, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — The city of Phoenix will receive a grant from the U.S. Department of Labor that will fund the...
Council set to lower property tax rate after budget approval
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.
SAHBA Training Materials to Acosta
June 9, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — The Southern Arizona Home Builders Association (SAHBA) announced today a donation of $2,000 in training materials to the Fred G. Acosta Job Corps. The educational kits, called “Sed de Saber,” are focused on helping Hispanic students learn about career opportunities in the home building industry through strong job, communications, and safety skills.
Shipping Leader APL Finds Home in Phoenix, Moving by 3Q 2009
May 20, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — NOL Group, parent company of global shipping leader APL, today identified an office building in Phoenix, Arizona...
Truth in Taxation notice published; city property taxes to remain a fraction of owners’...
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 - (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.
Free Fair Housing Workshop Offered
May 1, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Learn about fair housing practices and laws at a free three-hour workshop from 1 to 4 p.m. Wednesday, May 6, at Burton Barr Central Library, 1221 N. Central Ave. This workshop will offer ADRE-authorized fair housing REALTOR® re-licensing credit and is presented in partnership with the Southwest Fair Housing Council.
Cost of new home includes almost 13% in fees, taxes
April 07, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Impact fees and surcharges make up 12.8% of the sales price of a new home in the Tucson region, according to data compiled by the Southern Arizona Home Builders Association. The average total of impact fees and surcharges for a 2,100 square foot home was $27,587 last year. As of February, the median price for a new home was $214,364, according to John Strobeck, of Bright Future Business Consultants.
National Standards Set for Green Home Certification
April 03, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — The nation’s first consensus for residential green building standards has been approved by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). The ICC 700-2008 National Green Building Standard (NGBS) provides a flexible third-party rating system for green home certification, the Southern Arizona Home Builders Association (SAHBA) Green Build Council announced
Free Fair Housing Workshop Offered
April 01, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Learn about fair housing practices and laws at a free three-hour workshop from 1 to 4 p.m. Wednesday, April 8, at Burton Barr Central Library, 1221 N. Central Ave. This workshop will offer ADRE-authorized fair housing REALTOR® re-licensing credit and is presented in partnership with the Southwest Fair Housing Council
Arizona to Receive $28 Million for Airports Under Economic Recovery Act
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).
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Available
March 24, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Qualified Phoenix residents may be eligible to participate in the city of Phoenix Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP).