The Northern Arizona Association of Realtors (NAAR) recently released annual home sales figures for 2011. Comparisons of 2011 real estate home sales (including Flagstaff, Williams and Winslow) to the previous year revealed some good news for Northern Arizona. “There were lots of positives last year,” said realtor Jeff Ross of Realty Executives Flagstaff pointing to the report. “More homes were sold in 2011 than the previous year.” The number of total homes sold was up 10.6 percent over 2010. … [Read more...] about Real Estate Professionals Point to Silver Lining
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North Pole Experience Moving to Flagstaff
The Coconino County Board of Supervisors and County Parks and Recreation Department have teamed with North Pole Experience to transform Ft. Tuthill County Park into Santa’s Compound, bringing northern Arizona families a taste of the North Pole and Santa’s workshop. The public-private partnership will bring additional winter visitors and tourism dollars to the County Fairgrounds located just south of Flagstaff as North Pole Experience (NPX) relocates its headquarters from Greer to Flagstaff … [Read more...] about North Pole Experience Moving to Flagstaff
Don Lewis Named President of SCA–Americas
Don Lewis has been named president of SCAs Americas Business Unit, which has operations in the Flagstaff, Ariz., region. In this role he will be responsible for overseeing all of SCAs businesses in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Central America and South America, and will serve as a member of the companys global leadership team. Lewis joined SCA in 2001 and was previously president of SCAs North American away from home tissue division which manufactures and sells the Tork brand of … [Read more...] about Don Lewis Named President of SCA–Americas
Work Where You Want, When You Want
The last decade has seen an explosion in technologies that make it possible, even easy, for knowledge workers to get things done away from the office. This “Always On” capability has been a bit of a mixed blessing – no longer can we just close our office doors for the night and be away from work. It’s hard to do that when your email chirps the phone in your pocket 24x7 but it also means we have a lot more flexibility in where (and when) we choose to get things done. Case in point: I’m using a … [Read more...] about Work Where You Want, When You Want
AZ Energy Audit Program Extended
APS and SRP have extended their offer to save Arizona residents money by offering an energy audit for only $99 (regularly $299) through 2012. This offer is available to all APS and SRP customers statewide. “Energy efficiency upgrades are so affordable right now with the current offers going on,” said Scottsdale resident Brian Carpenter, “and we are thrilled with the impact the upgrades have had on our utility bills.” Carpenter used local contracting firm GreenModel to upgrade his … [Read more...] about AZ Energy Audit Program Extended
Congressman Paul Gosar Changing Districts
U.S. Representative Paul Gosar is announcing he will seek reelection in a district other than his home base of Flagstaff. Arizona's districts have been re-drawn, putting the GOP stronghold of Yavapai County in District Four and creating a more competitive Congressional District One. Gosar will face Pinal County Sheriff Paul Babeu, and possibly State Senator Ron Gould of Lake Havasu City. One-term Congresswoman Ann Kirkpatrick has been campaigning for her former position since just after … [Read more...] about Congressman Paul Gosar Changing Districts
Finding Optimism In Real Estate Market
Almost everything was up in Flagstaff home sales for November 2011 compared with November 2010: Median price up 4.9%, to $267,500. Number of sales up 5%, but still a very low number – only 54 Flagstaff single-family homes sold in November. The median price per square foot was also up to $114 compared with $109 for November a year earlier. The only thing down was the number of listings, down nearly 19% compared with the same check-point a year earlier. November’s report suggests increasing … [Read more...] about Finding Optimism In Real Estate Market
Save on Utility Bills
Through December 31st, the City of Flagstaff’s Sustainability Program is announcing a sale on the Energy Retrofit Program. This December, the City of Flagstaff is offering 20% off Residential Energy Retrofits! Take advantage of home energy upgrades at a reduced price and apply today! In celebration of the holidays you can also give the gift of comfort by purchasing an Energy Retrofit for a friend or loved one! Apply at www.flagstaffaz.gov/homes or pick up an application at City … [Read more...] about Save on Utility Bills
B of A Granting $10K to Local Agency
BOTHANDS, Inc., a HUD-approved nonprofit counseling agency, today announced it has received a $10,000 grant from the Bank of America Charitable Foundation. The funds will be used to provide direct housing counseling and education services to local families across northern Arizona. Through ongoing counseling programs BOTHANDS helps first-time homebuyers prepare for homeownership and navigate the home-purchase process. The agency also continues to provide foreclosure mitigation counseling … [Read more...] about B of A Granting $10K to Local Agency
Flagstaff Business News caught up with Sarah Guida Steen recently, to learn more about Guida Woodworks Inc. of Flagstaff. She described the business itself and what the future may hold for the company. Guida Steen says locals can buy quality products directly from them which is a method of keeping consumer costs lower. FBN: How did you decide to work for Guida Woodworks? Guida Steen: Guida Woodworks, Inc. is my families business. My father Joe Guida started the company in Southern … [Read more...] about
