Bill requires political info on home sale listings
A senator from Tucson said that an increasingly common consideration for homebuyers is the political districts in which their potential dwellings are located.
Arizona fares slightly better as high mortgages, low inventory hit home sales
High mortgage rates and tight inventories are hitting home sales nationwide, but agents in Arizona say the continuing influx of new residents to the state has softened the impact in the Valley.
Senate kills expansive zoning deregulation plan
The Senate killed a bill with some bipartisan opposition– and a hint of bipartisan support– on Monday that would have drastically cut down on zoning restrictions statewide in the sponsor’s hopes of increasing Arizona’s affordable housing supply.
Time for change in vacation rental law, Ducey says
Acknowledging it hasn't quite worked as promoted, Gov. Doug Ducey wants to take a new look at legislation he signed three years ago that pretty much stripped cities of their ability to regulate vacation rentals.
High voter turnout makes direct democracy more difficult
That record number of Arizonans who turned out to vote this year has a dark side for direct democracy: It's going to be harder for voters to propose their own laws or get rid of ones they don't like.
Proposition 127 soundly rejected
A $31 million campaign by the state's electric utilities proved enough to keep voters from adopting a constitutional mandate that they generate at least half of their power from renewable sources by 2030.
Realtors assail Rep. Mitchell despite membership in group
The Arizona Association of Realtors is campaigning against one of its own members with negative ads attacking Republican Rep. Darin Mitchell.
Realtors submit signatures for measure to remove sales tax for services
A group of real estate agents formally launched their bid Tuesday to remove flexibility from state lawmakers on what should be taxed.
Realtors seek ballot measure to ban taxation of services
An initiative launched Friday proposes to constitutionally prohibit a sales tax from being imposed on services. Backers need at least 225,963 signatures by July 5 to put the issue on the November ballot.
Realtors group spending on GOP Corp Comm candidates
The Arizona Corporation Commission election is shaping up to be a battle of outside spending after another group threw its money into the race in the past week.