Arizona State
State Land Department – Trust Land Interactive Map
Here in the West Valley we have a lot of land owned by the State Land Department. Some of it is located along freeways, some in the middle of towns or cities, and some in […]
Year: 2017
Other Cities and Towns
FHA Free Assumability and the Sun Cities
Rusty Bradshaw of Independent Newsmedia wrote an article on March 2, 2017 describing the affects of the FHA Free Assumability clause on FHA purchases, refinances and reverse mortgages in the Sun City communities. He interviewed […]
City News
City of Peoria Leadership Institute
Why did the City decide to do THAT? If you have ever asked that question, then you should attend the City of Peoria Leadership Institute! Find out more about the inner-workings of your city and […]
Arizona State
TPT Update February 2017
WeMAR hosted the Arizona Department of Revenue on February 14th so that property managers could be updated on the most recent TPT changes and filing information. While members asked many questions and much information was […]
City News
City of Surprise – Proposed Sign Ordinance & Meetings
The City of Surprise proposed sign ordinance has been released. The City will be holding several public meetings. The meetings are Wednesday evenings in March, 6pm-8:30pm. March 8 – Surprise Regional Library March 15 – […]
City News
City of Glendale and the Arizona Coyotes
The City of Glendale has published a fact sheet reviewing the current lease agreement with the Coyotes. In addition to the $160 million the city paid to construct the arena and the $13 million a […]
Goodyear
City of Goodyear Proposed Sign Ordinance
The City of Goodyear has released its proposed Sign Ordinance. WeMAR is in the process of reviewing this proposal for issues of Constitutionality and practicality. Remember, while the sign ordinance might be challenged in court, […]
City News
FHA Free Assumability Clause and Loan Denials
FHA loan denials in retirement communities and some other communities are on the rise. Buyers, sellers, homeowners attempting FHA re-finances or FHA reverse mortgages are affected. In December 2016, I wrote a blog post addressing […]
City News
City of Peoria General Plan 2010
Every decade cities update their general plans. The @PeoriaAZ City General Plan is useful to residents, businesses and property owners. The City Plan includes maps for easy reference. The plan outlines the city’s philosophy for […]
Judicial
Maricopa County – New Southwest Regional Court Center
February 21, 2017 is the opening of a new County Court 75,757 sf facility serving the Southwest Valley. The new County Court facility is located at the northeast corner of 105th Ave and W Van […]