Director's Notes
Discussion of Tax Reform – NAR Video
The analysts @NARGovtAffairs have produced video as they discuss concerns and consequences of the Tax Reform discussion. https://youtu.be/fesotPi5MKs
Month: October 2017
Candidates & Elections
Where is My Voting Center? November 2017
This Fall’s all-mail election ballots have been sent out. But, some people like to vote in person or need a replacement ballot. If you or someone you know would like to vote in person or […]
City News
City of Glendale Map Atlas
Looking for maps and information for the City of Glendale? The City published a Map Atlas containing demographic, land use, parks and rec, historic sites, water sources, planning boundaries, economic development areas, neighborhoods, Luke AFB, […]
Director's Notes
Why Is NAR Putting Out a Call For Action? Your voice and experience are important. Be part of the Tax Reform conversation
Help @NARGovtAffairs impact and influence the Tax Reform conversation. If you signed up to receive Call for Action alerts from NAR (text or email), you recently received one that might have confused you. I received […]
City News
Luke AFB, Ft. Huachuca And Other Military and Civilian Airport Maps – Update 2017
Here in the West Valley and across the State of Arizona, agents and their clients need to disclose Military and Civilian airports and noise contours. This is best done by giving the buyer a copy […]
City News
What’s The Visual Triangle? Sign Ordinance Limits Signs at Corners
Surprise, Peoria, Buckeye, Goodyear, and most cities in the West Valley have limitations on the placement of temporary signs. REALTORS® and their clients should be aware of the ordinance requirements in their city. The Visual […]
City News
Surprise “Temporary” Temporary Sign Ordinance Effective Oct. 5, 2017 – “Beta Test” & Update
October 5th the @AZSurprise City of Surprise Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed recent updates City Staff has made to some sections of the proposed sign ordinance. One of the sections had to do with temporary […]
Candidates & Elections
Ballots Were Sent Out October 11th for November 7, 2017 All-Mail Election: Taxes, Bond Issues and Tax Overrides Are on the Ballot in Several Jurisdictions
@RecorderFontes announced ballots have been sent out for the all-mail election. Agents and their clients should realize the impact of bond issues, overrides and increased property tax rates on a property owner’s tax burden. Read […]
GAD Events
The Intersection of Fair Housing, ADA and Disparate Impact – Oct. 30, 2017 9am-12noon
ADA, Fair Housing and Disparate Impact are issues REALTORS® struggle with each day. Is displaying your bilingual skills on a sign rider showing expertise or discrimination? Is the tenant’s animal a service animal, assistive animal, […]
Judicial
Cities Can Sue Banks for the Financial Burden Caused by Discriminatory Lending Practices U.S. Supreme Court – May 1, 2017
Earlier this year in May, the U.S. Supreme Court handed down a decision in Bank of America v. City of Miami. It is yet another fallout issue from the banking, lending and foreclosure crisis of […]