Local firms appoint efficiency leaders and real estate pros
U S Life Title Co assigns two Scottsdale residents to top posts. A M Bud Clifford becomes president after rising through escrow roles. Tom Lifgren advances from assistant vice to senior vice president. Weldon Minchew opens a new firm and joins realtor leadership ranks. Pioneer National Name Jerry Clark becomes escrow officer at Scottsdale office. Century 21 updates Scottsdale Brokers Council officers. Hal Rich Realty expands with new broker licenses for Jackie Hoganson and Debra Bridwell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Life Title Co
Scottsdale
A. M
Bud” Clifford
Tom Lifgren
Clifford
Lifgren
U.S. Life
Jim Cain
Maricopa County
Century 21 Brokers Council
Cain
Century 21
Cain & Lee, Inc
Phoenix Country Club
Phyllis Drake
Aquarius Associates, Inc
John Vinson
Vinson Realty
Barry Hardill
Barry Hardill & Associates
Syl Heinemann
Heinemann Realty
Dale Sandigo
Sandigo Realty
Tom Sparks
All-American & Associates
Loyal Stareup
Startup Realty
Mary Tait
Golden Realty
Chris Tucker
Carisma Realty
Jackie Hoganson
Debra Bridwell
Hal Rich Realty
N. Scottsdale Rd
Harris as HUD secretary draws mixed real estate verdicts
Patricia Harris, age 52, faces debate over housing policy expertise as HUD picks influence real estate. NAHB faults lack of housing experience while the National Association of Realtors praises her business background and potential to guide a sector representing about 10 percent of GNP.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James M. Woodward
Copley News Service
Patricia’ Roberts ‘Harris
Department of Housing and Urban Development
HUD
Federal Housing Administration
Patricia Harris
Canter
National Association of Home Builders
Harris
NAHB
National Association of Realtors
NAR
New wood systems cut home building costs, study says
Six wood systems cut construction costs by over 500 dollars per house by using wider 24 inch framing, wood foundations, and engineered truss systems. Field tests in Maryland and a 1970 test show significant saving potential with reduced labor, wiring, insulation, and plumbing complexity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FHA
National Association of Home Builders’ Research Foundation
Maryland
Wood Foundation
Advice on Home Improvements and Property Value
A survey of fourteen Realtors finds that while some improvements can boost resale value, the chances of recouping full costs are slim and poor choices can reduce price. Neutral colors and modernizing changes like updated kitchens or relocated lavatories may add value, though results vary by property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
American Institute of Real Estate Appraisers
AIREA
Desert Hills to Open Two Remarkable Energy Value Models
Desert Hills development at Pima and Cactus Roads launches final phase with two new model homes open to the public daily 10 am to 6 pm. Von E. Dix says twenty one acre lots remain and plans range from 50850 to about 80000 dollars. Energy Saver package options include block walls and a Dix Desert Pools Division pool.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dix Construction Co
Desert Hills
Pima
Cactus Roads
von E. Dix
Dix
Desert Pools Division
Arizona Realtors Announce Annual Convention in Flagstaff
The Arizona Association of Realtors sets its 1977 convention for August 23 to 27 at Little America Hotel in Flagstaff. The event welcomes members and nonmembers and offers educational and motivational programs for licensees from beginners to pros, with many programs approved for the 24 hour relicensing requirement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arizona Association of Realtors
Little America
Flagstaff
AAA
Lester R. Galst
Lake Havasu City
Scottsdale CC Offers Real Estate License Renewal Courses
Scottsdale Community College through its community service office offers a 12 hour real estate license renewal program in a two day block. The program runs Friday 5 to 9 and Saturday 8 to 5 with courses in escrow procedures law and regulations and taxes and assessments. Instructors include Ben Tuttle John V Riggs and Ken Kanes. Courses cost 20 dollars and registration should be made a week prior. Classes are held in the SCC Cafeteria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scottsdale Community College
Community Service Office
Arizona State Board of Realtors
Ben Tuttle
Title Insurance Co
Minnesota
Laws and
Scottsdale
John V. Riggs
Maricopa County
Ken Kanes
SCC
NAR chief predicts banner year for home sales in 1977
National Association of Realtors president Harry Elmstrom forecasts a record 3.4 million existing single family home sales valued at $155 billion in 1977, a 13 percent rise from 1976 and 38 percent above 1975. He also sees 1.8 million new home starts, with 1.3 million single family dwellings, and notes condo sales will struggle amid unsold units.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Association of Realtors
United States
Harry Elmstrom
Ballston Spa
N.Y
Elmstrom
U S Existing Single Family Home Sales Hit December Peak
The National Association of Realtors reports December 1976 existing single family home sales at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 3,060,000, up 7.2 percent from November. 1976 sets records in transactions and dollar volume, with prices rising and three bedroom homes remaining most popular.
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United States
National Association of Realtors
Kenneth J. Kerin
Association
Kerin
North Central
South and West
South
West
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Clark
Title Firm
Weldon Minchew
CRB
Pioneer National Title Insurance Company
Jerry Clark
Scottsdale Rd
Scottsdale ( Az
Agnes Edwards
Scottsdale Board of Realtors
Betty Jane Boone
Daytona Beach, Fla
Harvey Jeffers
Rochester
Brock
Colf
College
Rradery
Beth Fornefeld
Ed Post Realty
Jim
Beth
ahizoNas
Granite Reef Rd
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