Phoenix Housing News

White House officials hold Hispanic summit in Phoenix
AZFamily
It featured dozens of officials from the White House and Cabinet agencies who addressed issues including jobs, housing, childhood obesity and immigration reform. One of the biggest topics brought up by community members was the controversial Dream Act.

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In Tucson, Finding a Game to Replace the One That Took Its Ball and Left
New York Times
The collapse of the housing market sapped its growth. Boycotts over the state's immigration policies kept tourists away. The shooting of Representative Gabrielle Giffords shook its residents. Then there was the departure of Major League Baseball.

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EastLondonLines
Housing scheme launch exposes desperate need
EastLondonLines
Nine long-term empty flats in Tower Hamlets are now being used as short-term lets for people in need of housing following a project run by the Phoenix Community Co-operative and Poplar HARCA. On Thursday the groups held a launch for the scheme, ...

Bank of America Settlements Impede Fraud Probe, Arizona Says
BusinessWeek
... or canceling a mortgage modification after a single payment went missing from a borrower who otherwise kept up with payments, said Patricia Garcia Duarte, chief executive officer of Neighborhood Housing Services of Phoenix Inc., which works with ...

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City amends code for Phoenix
Hi-Desert Star
The city designated a portion of its bond proceeds to be used toward a housing project. Plans may be scaled down or approved as is, depending on what funding the city is left with. Posted: Wednesday, January 25, 2012 1:45 pm | Updated: 4:30 pm, ...

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CTV.ca
Obama turns attention to housing market, but Arizona needs a lot of help
Bizjournals.com (blog)
But like other mortgage assistance plans, Obama's latest housing plan could face some stiff market and political opposition. “Responsible homeowners shouldn't have to sit and wait for the housing market to hit bottom to get some relief,” Obama said.
How state of the union may affect state of the cities in the ValleyExaminer.com
Why Obama is trying to put Arizona in playWashington Post
Obama pushes State of the Union vision on 3-day tripCTV.ca
The Hill (blog) -Harrisburg Daily Register
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Existing home sales climb for third straight month
Washington Post (blog)
The Phoenix housing market, down 55 percent from peak values with more than two-thirds of homeowners owing more than their properties are worth, is starting to recover as demand grows and inventory shrinks. (Laura Segall - Bloomberg) Existing home ...

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Phoenix Housing Rises as Canada Buyers Seek 55% Desert Discount
BusinessWeek
The Phoenix housing market, down 55 percent from peak values with more than two-thirds of borrowers owing more than their properties are worth, is starting to recover as demand grows and inventory shrinks. Sales rose in November for the 12th straight ...

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Affordable Phoenix housing complex stresses safety
Arizona Republic
Rehoboth works with a security company run by a retired police officer, as well as the Phoenix Crime Free Multi-Housing Program, to keep the complex safe. Lights placed about every 6 feet keep the property illuminated. Community spaces for resident use ...

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Has Obama's housing policy failed?
CNN
In Phoenix, Obama's foreclosure programs are helping some people, but many more could take advantage of them if the administration had taken a harder line with servicers, said Patricia Garcia Duarte, chief executive of NHS-Phoenix, which counseled 1800 ...

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Phoenix's Select Top Office Sales for Q4 2011
CoStar Group
Ventas, Inc. purchased Papago Medical Park in Phoenix for $13136890. Universal Health Realty Income Trust was the seller. Senior Housing Properties Trust acquired Anasazi Plaza I at 11209-11211 N Tatum Blvd. in Phoenix for $9084800. ...

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Experts push innovation, education as solutions at State of Sustainability ...
Downtown Devil
By Aiyana Havir, on Wednesday, January 18th, 2012 A panel of experts discussed making Phoenix a more sustainable community at the State of Sustainability Forum sponsored by Downtown Voices Coalition Tuesday night. (Evie Carpenter/DD) Working from the ...

Cherokee Phoenix
Council approves 13 nominations, amends budget
Cherokee Phoenix
Also, Claryce Doyle was approved to serve as a Cherokee Phoenix editorial board member. Councilors also confirmed Harold Ray “Sam” Hart, Gary Cooper, Jerry Holderby, Rick Doherty and Deacon Turner for the Cherokee Nation Businesses board of directors. ...
CNB mulls Woodmark facility purchaseTahlequah Daily Press

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AZ Central.com
Five collector-car auctions seek their niche in Greater Phoenix
AZ Central.com
Established in 1971 and based in Scottsdale, Barrett-Jackson has transformed its sale into an "experience" featuring a huge stage for auctioning vehicles and a Lifestyle Pavilion housing fashion and jewelry shows, cooking demonstrations, karaoke, ...

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Mayor Stanton announces staff appointments
Ahwatukee Foothills News
Samaddar previously served as a special assistant to Attorney General Terry Goddard and then as assistant director for Housing Opportunity Center. She formerly served as a senior assistant for Stanton during his tenure on the Phoenix City Council. ...

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NLC, The Home Depot Foundation Launch Project to Support Housing for Veterans
Nation's Cities Weekly
The US Vets main building in Phoenix serves about 2000 veterans each day. Likewise, in Detroit, Home Depot volunteers created a serene green space — with landscaping and benches — near the new transitional veterans housing facility being built by ...

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Phoenix maternity nurse reflects on her 51-year career
Tucson Citizen
She had only the exact tuition with her — $350 for a three-year program that included housing and meals. “When I came down, the sisters knew I had exactly $350. So they said, 'Why don't you set this aside?' and gave me a scholarship. ...

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Housing co-operative targets empty Hackney homes
Hackney Citizen
A housing association is on the lookout for disused buildings in Hackney to transform into desperately needed affordable housing. Phoenix Housing Co-operative is looking for empty houses or other premises that are dilapidated or in need of repair as ...

RealtyBizNews
FED Says Atlanta, GA Prime Target For Converting REO's To Rentals
RealtyBizNews
by Donna Robinson - 11 January 2012 In a previous article, the 2011 4th quarter Case-Schiller Housing Price Index pointed out that Atlanta, Georgia was the weakest housing market in the nation, with overall price erosion of 11.7% from October of 2010 ...

Real estate housing market continues unsteady path
CBS News
Phoenix, which was absolutely devastated by the burst of the housing bubble, saw prices rise 0.3 percent from September to October. Even better is Detroit, home to some famously cheap single family residences. It is the "healthiest when viewed on an ...