Arizona RealEstateRama
Gosar-Buck Amendment Blocks $18.7 Million for New, Duplicative Climate Model Program
Today, U.S. Congressman Paul A. Gosar, D.D.S. (AZ-04) released the following statement after successfully passing amendments on the House floor that cut wasteful federal spending at the Department of Energy (DOE), thereby attaching them to the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2016
House Passes Gosar Amendments Supporting Increased Water Storage, Western Drought Solutions
Today, U.S. Congressman Paul A. Gosar, D.D.S. (AZ-04) released the following statement after successfully passing amendments on the House floor that protect and promote critical water infrastructure, thereby attaching them to the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2016
Attorney General Brnovich Stops Fraudulent Appliance Sales
Attorney General Mark Brnovich announced a settlement today in a fraud lawsuit against My Sister's Appliance LLC (MSA), Payless Appliance (Payless) and managers Pedram and Pooneh Azizi. The defendants sell used household appliances in Phoenix and Mesa, Arizona. On April 14, 2015, the court approved a stipulated consent judgment that restricts the companies and managers from violating the Arizona Consumer Fraud Act (ACFA)
Kevin Owens Honored as One of Scottsdale’s “40 Under 40” REALTORS
The Scottsdale Area Association of REALTORS® (SAAR) identified Kevin Owens as one of their 2015 “40 under 40” award recipients. The “40 under 40” awards program was designed to recognize outstanding REALTORS® under 40 years of age who demonstrate business success, professional leadership, community involvement and industry involvement
Rep. Gosar Introduces Bill to Protect Local Zoning Decisions from New Obama Regulation
U.S. Congressman Paul A. Gosar, D.D.S. (AZ-04) released the following statement after introducing the Local Zoning and Property Rights Protection Act which would prohibit the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) from implementing a new regulation known as Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH)
Gosar Funding Rider Blocking EPA Water Grab Included in Final House Energy & Water...
U.S. Congressman Paul A. Gosar, D.D.S. (AZ-04) released the following statement after the House Appropriations Committee approved the fiscal year 2016 Energy and Water Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill, which included Congressman Gosar’s language request prohibiting the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) from using any appropriated funds for the proposed “Waters of the United States (WOTUS)” rule
Sinema Votes to Provide Certainty for Arizona Families, Small Businesses
Congresswoman Kyrsten Sinema today voted in favor of H.R. 1105, legislation to repeal the estate tax and provide certainty for Arizona families and small businesses.
Phoenix Office Market Sees Strong Construction, Less Leasing in Q1
As the overall economy continues improving, the Phoenix offi ce sector is experiencing strong momentum in a variety of diff erent measurements. Offi ce construction, sales velocity and rents are all on the rise;however leasing activity remains muted
Sinema Champions Legislation to Protect Affordable Housing Options for Arizonans
The House of Representatives today passed bipartisan legislation, cosponsored by Congresswoman Kyrsten Sinema, to preserve access to manufactured housing and ensure Arizonans have an affordable path to homeownership.
Rep. Gosar Joins Chairman Shuster in Introducing New Bill to Stop EPA’s Water Grab
Today, U.S. Congressman Paul A. Gosar, D.D.S. (AZ-04) released the following statement after joining the Chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Bill Shuster (PA-09) in introducing the Regulatory Integrity Protection Act
Sinema Marks One-Year Anniversary of Phoenix VA Scandal
One year ago today, we learned veterans at the Phoenix VA were kept on secret waiting lists, waiting months before seeing a doctor, and not getting the care they needed. These revelations were shocking and sickening. Some veterans died while waiting for care. That's absolutely unacceptable, and frankly it's un-American
South Phoenix Distribution Facility With Refrigerated Space Sells for $5.1M
A 94,885 SF South Phoenix distribution building at 2021 E. Jones Ave. in Phoenix, sold for $5,125,000 or $54.01 per SF. The seller also negotiated a sale/leaseback term to occupy the facility for 16 months
On Arizona Gives Day, Support the Work of Mercy Housing
By directing your donation to Mercy Housing Southwest on April 7, 2015, you will be helping Mercy Housing provide safe, quality, service-enriched housing to thousands of Arizonans. A not-for-profit, Mercy Housing Southwest provides affordable housing to people with low to moderate incomes, including seniors and people with special needs.
Kirkpatrick takes leading role in support of rural counties
U.S. Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick, D-Ariz., is one of four representatives leading a congressional push to secure funding for a program that ensures Arizona’s rural counties have the resources to fund firefighting, law enforcement, school construction and roads
Interior Hosts Land Buy-Back Program 2015 Listening Session
More than 150 tribal leaders and individual landowners joined Department of the Interior Deputy Secretary Michael Connor and Assistant Secretary-Indian Affairs Kevin Washburn at the Land Buy-Back Program for Tribal Nations (Buy-Back Program) 2015 Listening Session yesterday. The event, held on the Gila River Indian Community, allowed Interior officials to share updates and hear directly from tribal communities about how the Program can best be implemented across Indian Country
Rep. Grijalva Volunteers with Casa Maria in honor of Cesar Chavez Day
Today, Congressman Raúl Grijalva (D-AZ) joined volunteers with the Casa Maria Catholic Worker Community to help feed homeless and hungry members of the Tucson community. His volunteer work culminates a week of service to honor and remember the life of Cesar Chavez, who dedicated his life to protecting civil rights and improving the lives of farm workers
Off road Truck Design Firm Leases 62,710 SF in Two Mesa Warehouses
A Mesa-based off road truck and SUV design and parts manufacturing company has signed for a 3-plus year lease at 308 S. Extension Rd. in Mesa. The property is comprised of a 44,004 SF and a 22,706 SF building
Lee & Associates Negotiates Sale of Papago Arroyo for $40.85 Million
Lee & Associates Arizona is proud to announce the three-offi ce building leasehold sale of Papago Arroyo, 1255, 1275 and 1295 E. Washington St., Phoenix for $40,850,000. Combined, the buildings total 279,503 SF which calculates to $146.15 per SF. The cap rate was reported to be 7% based on fi rst year NOI performance.
Lee Brokers 5+ Year, 15,875 SF Lease at The Pinnacle in Perimeter Center
A Scottsdale air ambulance provider signed a multi-million dollar, 5-plus year offi ce lease for 15,875 SF at The Pinnacle in Perimeter Center, 17851 N. 85th St. in Scottsdale. The transaction was signed on February 10
MG Properties Group Acquires Trillium Papago Apartments in Phoenix, Arizona for $36M
MG Properties Group, a private San Diego-based real estate investor and operator, has announced the acquisition of the Trillium Papago Apartments in Phoenix, Arizona.