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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1969
Page
2
A biography says Abraham Lincoln born February 12 1809 left Kentucky largely due to land title defects. It notes the move was influenced by slavery and the complications of land ownership, illustrating how title problems can disrupt early life decisions.
Eugene Thale Jr of Realty Executives and Ellie Shapiro of Ed-Poost Realty won the 1968 Scottsdale MLS trophies for most transactions and highest dollar volume. Shapiro sold 988,900 dollars worth of real estate in 1968. MLS reports 1968 dollar volume over 62.2 million, up 75 percent from 1967.
Henderson Realty reported 1968 sales totaling more than 18.6 million with 16 million in residential and 2.5 million in commercial properties. About 13 million of the volume came from the Phoenix Scottsdale area. Jim Pause led the year as top salesman and joined by six others in the million dollar club. The year topped 1967 by roughly one third. Equity exchanges contributed about 2.8 million in home sales.
Community leaders push builders and agencies to increase housing supply as demand for Cherokee homes outpaces available inventory. Residents report long wait times and rising rents while officials explore zoning changes and incentives.
A list of homes to be shown this weekend in Scottsdale with open house hours. Most properties are available Sunday from 1 30 to 5 30 p m, including Clements Realty listings at 7433 EB Bonita Dr 8403 E Indianola 5320 E Camelback Rd 9544 E Orange Blossom La Hollister Realty at 1842 N 64th Pl and Skyline Realty at 8206 E Vista Dr.
Scottsdale architect Christopher Cyaioni warned the Phoenix area could gain millions of residents from a West Coast quake by 1975. He proposed a Visionary Concept for rapid growth and phased urban planning to transform Phoenix into a major western metropolis, stressing the timing and scale depend on current decisions.
The piece highlights U.S. Health Service estimates that reducing air pollution could save billions in cleaning costs. It notes over 600,000 households already use gas incinerators to dispose of waste, detailing smokeless operation, brief maintenance, and compact size suitable for many homes.
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