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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1977
Page
6
A wave of MLS reforms driven by new laws and consumer demand reshapes how listings are shared. Changes expand participation beyond active members, raise privacy and security worries, and consider allowing owners to opt out of MLS processing while still engaging a trusted broker. The 1977 outlook is optimistic if MLS adapts to evolving needs.
George W. Sprinkle of Scottsdale has been elected to the College of Fellows of the American Institute of Architects for lifetime contributions to the field. He has chaired the National AIA Committee on Architecture for Justice in 1977 and is a partner in Guirey Smaka Arnold and Sprinkle since 1961.
Copley News Service notes widespread confusion about title insurance role after two incidents. It traces origins to 1876 Philadelphia Real Estate Title Insurance Co and explains policy coverage from public-record defects to off-record risks. It cites industry trends toward broader protection including access to streets and unrecorded lien coverage.
The National Association of Realtors unveils a 32 page booklet The Handwriting on the Wall and a 23 minute public service film to curb vandalism across 1700 boards and 50 state associations. Elmstrom cites schools bearing $500 million of annual damage while communities organize committees police data and school outreach.
A Census HUD report shows about 32 percent of Phoenix area housing, 151,200 of 466,300 units, were built between 1970 and 1974. Median home values rose 66 percent from 17400 to 28800, rents up 41 percent to 171, while Spanish origin homeowner income climbed 28 percent. About 27 percent of households moved in one year, renters more likely to move than owners.
Real estate briefs from Scottsdale include property listings and market tidbits. Local agents report continued demand in the Scottsdale area with several new listings, price guidance, and closing activity across residential segments.
Arizona State University will offer a three credit course titled Introduction to Solar Energy through the College of Architecture. Profs. Stanley A. Mumma and John I. Yellett teach the class, focusing on basic solar system designs and economic evaluations, meeting June 7 to July 9 from 7:30 to 9:10 a.m. daily. The $78 course is open to all students with preregistration on campus or by mail.
The National Marketing Institute offers a three day course titled How to Manage a Real Estate Office Successfully at Camelback Inn from June 28 to 30. Senior instructor Albert J. Mayer CRB of Cincinnati oversees topics like management potential analysis, tools, office forms, budgets, and cost control. Tuition is 195 for members and 245 for non members with registration via the institute’s logistics department at 430 N. Michigan Ave Chicago IL 60611.
NAHB official Vandal Gravlee told House hearings HUD budget needs, noting inflation and costs push housing out of reach for blue collar and middle income families. He urged release of 5 billion Brooke-Cranston funds and highlighted Section 235 subsidies as effective in easing affordability.
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