ACC removes many restrictions on development as EPCOR works toward solutions to San Tan area water and sewer concerns. Rose Law Group Co-Founder Court Rich represents numerous builders and developers in matter and is quoted in the story. Yesterday’s ACC vote “allows EPCOR to hook up new customers in portions of the territory where there is no constraint on water or sewer service,” AZCentral reports. http://bit.ly/2D9V4Up
SCOOP – The bright side of the ACC action related to Johnson Utilities.Rose Law Group Co-Founder Court Rich attended the Arizona Corporation Commission hearing on Tuesday. In this exclusive for Rose Law Group Reporter, Court is upbeat about the order issued by the commission, explaining why it “paves the way for continued growth in north-central Pinal County.” http://bit.ly/2DdVWau
Supervisors adopt first land use plan for San Tan Valley. “The comprehensive plan is the county’s first attempt at regulating land-use designations and the preferred locations of subdivisions and retail areas.” For plan highlights and what’s envisioned for the 70-square-mile area, tap to STVS. http://bit.ly/2SWXvzm
Builder planning 31 houses off West Butte Ave. Florence Town Council heard from Joseph Carl Homes on Monday, regarding plans for “three- and four-bedroom homes” within the Villa Adelaida subdivision. Although “brief,” the presentation had plenty of project details. Flo Reminder has the recap. http://bit.ly/2DujbOS
Maricopa home sales. Sales data for homes sold February 2016 through October 2018, from Acacia Crossings to Villages at Rancho El Dorado, in Rose Law Group Reporter (courtesy InMaricopa). http://bit.ly/2F93WMA
What do the midterm election results mean for housing? “The 2018 midterm elections delivered a split decision: Republicans expanded their Senate majority and Democrats flipped the House. So what does this mean for housing?” NAHB Chief Lobbyist Jim Tobin analyzes. http://bit.ly/2PLAnov
Big night of midterm wins for REALTORS®. A rundown of NAR-backed candidates — some Rs, some Ds, but all “real estate champions” — who “scored wins that promise to benefit the real estate industry’s goals of strong communities and healthy residential and commercial property markets” — in REALTORMag. http://bit.ly/2D8t03U
Nine thriving golf course communities. “To meet the demand for golf course living, builders and developers are opening new projects and refurbishing others” — including in Scottsdale. Builder. http://bit.ly/2JPiQX8
Glendale is shutting down Glen Lakes Golf Course, citing safety concerns. A recent inspection found that the clubhouse and maintenance building are “imminently unsafe to occupy,” reports AZCentral. The closure, temporary at this point, comes after “months of council debate” about shutting it down permanently and then “selling the land to a developer to build a new neighborhood.” http://bit.ly/2D67DjL
Sundt | Yates completes Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino Resort expansion. “The design-build project added a new 12-story, 388,000-square-foot, 230-room hotel tower, and a 730-space parking structure.” See it in a slideshow at AZRE. http://bit.ly/2DbUmG7
Hopes dim for Innovation Pavilion as operation reportedly shutters.“Still, the town said in a statement that Florence ‘remains committed to the concept of innovation, and ultimately toward becoming a ‘smart city.’ ” The statement comes on the heels of reports that Innovation Pavilion has “ceased operations.” Read the town statement in full at Flo Reminder. http://bit.ly/2JNLXdz
Grand Canyon gap: Arizona national parks need $531 million to fix roads, buildings. The mammoth makeover would involve “thousands of structures and hundreds of miles of roads,” says one park official. “Few claim the situation is dire, but advocates say the economic draw of tourism warrants timely renovations and repairs.” Cronkite News via Arizona Daily Sun. http://bit.ly/2F8ZC08
City employees get first glimpse of new Eloy City Hall. Mayor Joel Belloc, councilmember Andrew Rodriguez and councilmember-elect Georges Reuter walked into the council chambers for the first time. Eloy Enterprise reports on trio’s tour. http://bit.ly/2SY95df
Cameron’s $5M + deals of the day – http://bit.ly/2DsCRCt
The Only Place To Party This Weekend With Polo, Football And Rugby – http://bit.ly/2OwpiDg
10th Annual AZ DealMakers – January 11, 2019. Don’t miss out on the BIGGEST homebuilding industry event for real estate forecasting and analysis, featuring the best speakers in the industry, including Meritage Homes Chairman & CEO Steven J. Hilton and Christopher Todd Communities CEO Todd Wood. Plus, Belfiore Real Estate Consulting President & Founder Jim Belfiore provides an Overview on Housing. For the full list of speakers & panelists, along with registration info for Arizona Housing: Growth, Its Costs, Challenges & Opportunities, tap on! http://bit.ly/2LAvclq