Arizona Offers Distressed Homeowners a Helping Hand…

The Arizona Foreclosure helpline, funded by a Federal grant, offers help and counseling for homeowners facing foreclosure.  If you need it, the toll free, 24-7 number is (877) 448-1211.

You can also get more information at www.scottsdaleaz.gov/topics/socialservices.asp.

You can also contact me directly for help at rob@phoenixbestagents.com.

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Rob 

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Solar may get a boost from Greater Phoenix Economic Council

Arizona has many resources, but one we may or may not think about everyday is our abundant amount of sunshine.  Light is energy and the Greater Phoenix Economic Council would like the state to provide incentives for manufacturers of solar technology to bring their research and production facilities here.  This research is invauable in the development of cleaner energy technology, but I think that we should go a step further and incentivize builders, both commercial and residential, to just build the solar systems right into their new construction.  What do you think?  Click the “comment” button below to respond.

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Rob

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Mesa Police Chief Needs 50 New Officers…

As reported by AZCentral.com, In a Mesa City Council meeting last Thursday, the Police Chief, George Gascón cited the need for additional officers as the city’s population continues to grow.  Fifty new officers would of course increase the cost of public safety.  One way to pay for that would be a modest increase in property tax.  Recently, we the citizens of Mesa put down a ballot measure to increase property taxes.  What I would like to know is:

If the tax was specifically “earmarked” for additional police officers, would you support it?

Please comment!

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Rob

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Speed “humps” on Hermosa Vist Dr to be Removed…

Found this in at AZCentral.com today…

“The six sets of experimental speed humps were supposed to have been in place on Hermosa Vista Drive between Gilbert and Lindsay roads for six months as the city evaluated results. They’re being yanked after six weeks in the wake of a survey that found them vastly unpopular with most drivers in the neighborhood. ” (Click here for full article)

I live off of Hermosa Vista Dr and found that these increased traffic on my street. I found them to be a bit harsh, however I thought the most annoying thing about them was the uneven break for the Emergency Vehicles. My conundrum is that I also agree that people go to fast on Hermosa Vista Dr. I had gotten in the habit of putting my cruise on 25 before the speed humps and people would invariably ride right up on my tailgate.

What was your experience with them? Please comment!

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Did You Know These Trees?

The Western Area Power Administration has taken out about a dozen trees along the “Cactus Walk” in East Mesa, citing thier proximity to the Federally maintained high voltage transmission system as the reason.  Do you use this trail?  Did this have to be done this way?  Is the damage to the trail significant?  I invite your comments.

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Rob

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Mesa Area News - University and Mesa Drive to be Developed

As reported in the Arizona Republic, a developer has been chosen for the barren tract of land at University and Mesa Drive.  It is going to be  mix of retail, professional offices, and high density housing.  Click here fo the full article. 

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Hotel Resort for Gateway Area

Hotel, resort could be in works for Gateway area
From the ARIZONA REPUBLIC

For years, Valley planners have talked about the vast economic potential of the area surrounding Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport in southeast Mesa.

Someday, they have said, there will be a new urban center, tens of thousands of jobs and perhaps even a destination of international fame.

But the talk has always had a futuristic air to it. Someday was always out there, somewhere.

Now Scottsdale-based DMB Associates is ready to turn the future into today.

John Bradley, a DMB vice president in charge of developing 3,200 acres presently occupied by General Motors’ Desert Proving Ground, said Friday that work could begin there in mid-2009. Full Article

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