Yearly Archives: 2015
Hunt Mortgage Group Refinances a Manufactured Housing Community located in Tucson, Arizona
Hunt Mortgage Group, a commercial real estate lender, announced today that it has provided a $4.5 million Fannie Mae loan facility to refinance a manufactured housing community located in Tucson, Arizona.
ASCAYA’s opulent clubhouse designed by Swaback Partners releases renderings
Ascaya has released renderings for its luxury clubhouse. The Ascaya Clubhouse design was completed by Swaback Partners, a respected architectural firm out of Scottsdale, AZ. ASCAYA is a community of 313 custom luxury home sites nestled in Henderson’s McCollough mountain range.
Annual street sealing program returns to Chandler streets
Beginning this month, 100 miles of City streets will be resurfaced as part of an annual slurry seal project. Southwest Slurry Seal, Inc. is performing the work which began May 4 and will conclude in September. The slurry seal work will occur on several streets located in a number of neighborhoods, including
Dominion Real Estate Partners, one of Arizona’s Premiere Real Estate Brokerage, awards its Carefree...
Dominion Real Estate Partners honored Carefree/Cave Creek Licensed Office Owner/Manager, Stephanie McNeely, with its highest award, “Highest Office Volume & Number of Transactions Sold, 2014” at the annual awards presentation at Tanzy Restaurant in Scottsdale. This award was presented for the office’s outstanding performance in real estate sales in the Carefree/Cave Creek and North Scottsdale area. This is the Sixth year Ms McNeely has won the award. The office out-performed all other (seven) Dominion Real Estate Partners offices throughout Arizona
Rep. Grijalva, Whip Hoyer, Caucus Chairs Urge Speaker Boehner to Bring Long-Term Surface Transportation...
WASHINGTON, D.C. - May 4, 2015 - (RealEstateRama) -- Congressman Raúl Grijalva (D-AZ), Co-Chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, today joined forces with...
Flake, McCain Introduce Bill to Rewrite EPA’s Flawed Water Rule
U.S. Sens. Jeff Flake (R-Ariz.) and John McCain (R-Ariz.) today introduced S. 1178, the Defending Rivers from Overreaching Policies (DROP) Act, which would ensure a timely and impartial scientific analysis of the “waters of the U.S.” jurisdiction under the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Clean Water Act. U.S. Sen. Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) is also a sponsor.
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.
Phoenix Q1 Industrial Sector Conditions Continue to Improve
The Phoenix industrial market continued to improve in the fi rst quarter of the year, posting its lowest percentage vacancy (11.8%) since Q1 2008. In that 7-year time period, the Valley’s industrial inventory gained over 32 million SF of warehouse/distribution, manufacturing and fl ex space. The most recent seven quarters have yielded the most productive net absorption gains during this period as well. This all coincides with a strong return to market fundamentals and an improving U.S. economy
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.