Real Estate Briefs Highlight Local Industry Training and Awards
Ed Thirkhill Realty conducted a Friday sales training for 130 staff with David A. Diegelman presenting on closing techniques. Other items note Scottsdale area leaders elected to regional real estate societies, the Arizona Developers Association aims to curb unethical practices, Universal Homes names seven top sellers for 1975, and a residential appraisal seminar is planned for March at the Doubletree Inn Scottsdale Mall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Thirkhill Realty
David A. Diegleman
California
Diegelman
Thirkhill
Cavett Robert
Ira Hayes
National Cash Register
Scottsdale-area
Bob Stern
Tom Fannin Realty
Arizona-New Mexico Texas
Society of Industrial Realtors
Phoenix
al Heitzmann
al Heitzman Realty
Tucson
Canada
Puerto Rico
National Association of Realtors
Arizona Developers Association
ADA
Mueller
Norman Conkle
Patrick Callahan
Western American Land and Cattle Co
Ben Brooks and
Greater San Pedro Ranches
Pinetop Lakes
Sun Lakes
National Association of Independent Fee Appraisers
New Doubletree Inn
Scottsdale Mall
Homeowners urged to raise insurance with rising home value
Insurance expert Vivian Brown reports that replacement costs rise with inflation and homeowners often underinsure. He cites examples and recommends securing appraisals or contractor reports, aiming for 100 percent coverage to match true replacement cost. Photographs and inventories aid claims, but depreciation complicates furnishings loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vivian Brown
Larry Mangan
Li Mutual Insurance Co
Mangan
Simpler affordable homes urged to ease housing crunch
AP News analyzes how high costs push buyers toward smaller two bedroom one bath homes of 900 to 1100 square feet. Smaby of the National Association of Realtors argues for basic, affordable houses with reduced lot sizes and fewer amenities as land, labor, and materials costs rise. Existing homes remain strong while new home sales dip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Cunniff
NEW York
Philip C. Smaby
America
Smaby
National Association of Realtors
Bermel-Smaby Realty
Minneapolis
Samby
Residential Condominiums Appraisal Guide Overview
The monograph Residential Condominiums A Guide to Analysis and Appraisal by Robert W. Dombal MAI outlines methods to value both entire condo projects and individual units. It discusses ownership declarations, bylaws, common element ownership percentages, net saleable area calculations, design criteria, absorption rates, and market analyses relevant to appraisal practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Institute of Real Estate Appraisers
Division of Research
Robert W. Dombal Mai
Classified Ads Daily Guide Teases Value
Classified ads page invites readers to discover daily value in listings across categories. Small, bold notes highlight bargains, services, and local offerings with emphasis on practical, everyday savings.
Construction starts on PV Village in Paradise Valley Phoenix
Ditz-Crane of Arizona begins 181 homes on 63 acres in Paradise Village in northeast Phoenix a $7.5 million residential project intended to house 9 000 residents. The planned core includes Paradise Valley Mall a 800 000 square foot shopping center plus a high density core and future schools police and fire facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoenix
Ditz-Crane
Arizona
Paradise Village
Paradise Valley Mall
Goldwaters, Diamonds
Penneys
Paradise Valley
Phoenix permits surge in February construction values rise
The City of Phoenix approved 1,279 construction permits valued at 12,777,905 in February, up from 1,085 permits totaling 8,160,733 in February 1975. Year to date valuations reach 32,461,554, an 18.6 percent increase, with 356 new residential units including 70 apartments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of Phoenix Building Safety Department
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Rho Epsilon Kappa
Irving
GRI
CPR
Scottsdale
Tempe
John Mueller
Universal Homes, Inc
Missouri Ave
Wayne Richey
Universal
Richey
Avant One
Nabil Sahara
Ray Smith
John Delisa
Colin Howell
Charles Vester
Steve Campbell
Stern
52Nd Street
40Th Street
Thunderbird Road
Cholla Street
Fifth Ave
N. of Indian School
Ade
the Informer
Ang Gere
Tempe Area
Scottsdale Road
Ideal
Vast
Doubletree Inn
Scottsdale — Indian School Rd
Paradise Memorial Gardens
E. Shea
Sweetwater
Scottsdale Rd
E. Joan D’arc
Lei
Joan DE Arc
Shea
Scottsdale (Az
Daily Progress
Tate
Phoenix Building
Scottsdale Country Club
Atrium
Thornwood
87Th Street
Cave Creek
Steakhouse
48Th St
McDowell Area
Executive Towers
Dick Baxter
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