Why Washington is making it easier for rich foreigners to buy U.S. real estate
By Kenneth Rapoza | Forbes Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own.) Last November, down a stretch of road heading into downtown London just across from the Thames I see this...
View ArticleRio Nuevo plan seeks to buy out city, develop 14 acres downtown
The Rialto Theatre renovation was an early Rio Nuevo success. By Becky Pallack | Arizona Daily Star Rio Nuevo wants to buy out the city’s stake in an agreement to develop 14 acres on the west side of...
View ArticleRobson objects to Pinal County impact fee study
By Brian Wright | Casa Grande Dispatch If it seems like Pinal County has been discussing impact fees forever, that notion isn’t far off the mark. Impact fees ruled the day again at Wednesday’s Board of...
View Article$5M+ Deals – 79 acres of Avondale land
Below is the deal that closed Thursday, February 4, 2016 in Maricopa County over $5M according to the Maricopa County Recorder. Rose Law Group Reporter has not independently verified these...
View ArticleThe dumbfounding David Smith
By Arizona Progress Gazette There are few more interesting municipal elected officials in Arizona today than Scottsdale City Councilman David Smith. Having served as the City Treasurer he was the...
View Article‘Break even’ time in home ownership getting longer
By Diane Olick | CNBC It will take homebuyers at least three years to break even on their investment in some of the nation’s largest housing markets, and even longer in others. While homeownership has...
View ArticleThe new, more responsible home equity line of credit
By Anya Martin | The Wall Street Journal Because of their size, shorter term and flexibility, so-called Helocs are increasingly popular for financing home renovations and college tuition. As housing...
View ArticleHousing winners = Super Bowl champs
Former Denver Bronco Terrell Davis in front of his Denver mansion. REALTORMag Realtor.com® predicts a Denver Broncos win over the Carolina Panthers in Super Bowl 50 this weekend. That could prove to be...
View Article3 ways blockchain will change the real estate market
Don Oparah | TechCrunch Experts have suggested a number of niche industries that will be made more secure by the untamperable data record provided by blockchain technology — including international art...
View Article$5M+ Deals – Iconic valley company picks up Scottsdale resort; Phoenix...
Below are the deals that closed Friday, February 5, 2016 in Maricopa County over $5M according to the Maricopa County Recorder. Rose Law Group Reporter has not independently verified these...
View ArticlePollack: Some mixed signals in the economy
ELLIOTT D. POLLACK & Company FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 8th, 2016 The Monday Morning Quarterback A quick analysis of important economic data released over the past week Last week’s...
View ArticleCommittee adopts bill to permit municipal opt-out from county authority on...
Barry Aaronscrepresented the Arizona Municipal Water Users Association at the hearing. By Phil Riske | Senior Reporter/Writer (STATE CAPITOL)— A Senate committee Monday adopted a bill which would...
View Article$5M+ Deals – Albertsons picks up former location from failed Haggen
Below is the deal that closed Monday, February 8, 2016 in Maricopa County over $5M according to the Maricopa County Recorder. Rose Law Group Reporter has not independently verified these transactions....
View ArticleMortgage rates rocket to lowest in a year
By Matthew Graham | Mortgage News Daily Mortgage rates dropped significantly today, officially hitting the lowest levels in almost exactly 1 year. For most lenders, that means a conventional 30yr fixed...
View Article[OPINION] Why the millennial generation is the next disruption in real estate
The American dream has evolved By Sarah Jones | inman (Editor’s note: Opinion pieces are posted for discussion purposes only.) I’m a member of the millennial generation, I’m a Realtor and I’m a renter....
View ArticlePhoenix construction activity rebounds
AZRE Mortenson Construction released its quarterly Construction Cost Index report, Friday, for Phoenix along with five other metropolitan areas in the U.S. According to the report, after experiencing a...
View ArticleForeclosures finally return to pre-housing crisis levels
By Clare Trapasso | realtor.com For those who associate foreclosure signs, shuttered homes, and idling cars overflowing with family possessions with the deepest, darkest moments of the subprime...
View ArticleASU buying downtown Phoenix land
ASU YMCA center By Mike Sunnucks | Phoenix Business Journal ASU Arizona State University is buying more land in downtown Phoenix. The school is purchasing a vacant property on First Avenue south of...
View ArticleUrban luxury: 12 projects headed for south Scottsdale
Scottsdale Stadium homes: Taylor Morrison plans to build 24 urban-style homes at 3510 N. Miller Road in Scottsdale, on the east side Scottsdale Stadium. Floor plans range from 1,800 to about 2,000...
View ArticleConstruction begins on Bell Road/Grand Avenue overpass in Surprise
Rendering ADOT By Jessica Boehm | The Arizona Republic After years of discussion and months of planning, construction on a controversial bridge at Bell Road and U.S. 60/Grand Avenue finally is...
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