OV Council Passes Ordinances to Encourage Green Development Grey Water Harvesting, Solar Heating requirements good for business
ORO VALLEY, Ariz. (June 18, 2009) - The Oro Valley Town Council passed two amendments to current ordinances in an effort to further the Town's goals for resource conservation. The unanimous decisions were made during a regular meeting of the Council June 17.
Oro Valley Councilmember Salette Latas led the effort to update the ordinances.
"Green homes sell better," Latas said. "Building green is a market advantage in tough economic times and environmentally-friendly construction continues to grow even in the current economy."
One report she cites is market data found in the new SmartMarket Report, "The Green Home Builder: Navigating for Success in a Down Economy," which covers market opportunities, key triggers and obstacles and trends in green home building practices from 2001 to 2007, including the impact of the down market on this sector. Major findings include:
Forty percent of builders find "building green" makes it easier to market in a down economy; 16 percent say it makes green construction much easier
In 2009, 21 percent of builders expect 90 percent of its projects to be green
Sixty percent of builders claim homebuyers are willing to pay more for green homes. This is greater than the opinion in 2006 (56 percent)
Latas said Oro Valley's changes were modeled after Tucson's recent ordinances which were adopted with support from both homebuilders and the public.
"We hope that our efforts will help direct a regional approach that will ensure uniform codes that establish environmentally sound building practices," Latas said.
Ordinance 09-11 Residential Solar amends Chapter 6, Article 6-1-7, "Residential Code" to add "Residential Solar Ordinance," which now requires installation of solar-ready measures in residential construction. The ordinance will take effect 30 days from the approval, or July 17.
The second ordinance, 09-12 Residential Gray Water (you can find the addendum here), now requires the installation of gray water plumbing in residential construction, amending the Oro Valley Town Code, Article 6-1, and the 2006 International Residential Code. This ordinance will take effect June 1, 2010 and does not apply to building plans submitted and approved prior to June 1, 2009.
The Tucson Association of REALTORS® is hosting our annual "Stuff the Bus" for TUSD school supplies drive again this year. Let's show the Tucson community our support!
Here's how you can get involved:
· Drop off a donation at the designated locations. Please call.
· Hold a school supplies drive in your office
We provide you with a decorated box to collect donations in your office. Bring your donations to TAR on August 7 and whoever collects the most donations wins breakfast, delivered by TAR! Contact Laura Kruszewski (laura@tucsonrealtors.org or 382-8775) to get your box!
Businesses and many lawmakers are pushing to increase the First Time home buyers' tax credit. A bill has been introduced by Sen. John Isakson to increase the tax credit to $15,000 dollars.
I know the NAR has been pushing this as well. There are many thoughts on how to do this in Congress.
I myself have sold several homes where the buyer has received this tax credit. It is a very good opportunity for many people as well as helps to the country over all by decreasing the amount of homes on the market.
I urge all to contact their representives in Washington to get this bill passed and extend the time limit.
I would be interested in hearing from other agents or buyers how the current tax credit has helped them.
I have received many emails and phone calls and people are always asking about golf in the Tucson - Oro Valley areas. Here are two very good web sites where you can get some idea of what golf clubs are here and in some cases even get discount coupons and make tee times.
Long Realty Company makes a donation to help keep concert series going and becomes a sponsor. You can read and share the Arizona Daily Star article from the Long Realty Newsroom!
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LISTING INFORMATION (Last Updated 6/7/2009 10:07 AM):
The government says thousands of first-time homebuyers will be able to get short-term loans so they can quickly make use of a new $8,000 tax credit
The Federal Housing Administration on Friday released details of a plan in which borrowers who use FHA loans can receive the credit before they complete their taxes.
Borrowers will still have to come up with the FHA's required 3.5 percent down payment, unless they work through a state or local housing program. But officials say the money can still be used for closing costs or a larger down payment.
Has anyone yet heard any details on how this would work?
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