Here is Realty Trac 3rd quarter report showing the percentage of households in foreclosure. By state Nevada is 1st, California is 2nd and Florida is 3rd. Arizona is at 7th at one foreclosure for every 112 households (Nevada at #1 has one foreclosure per every 61 households).
http://www.realtytrac.com/ContentManagement/pressrelease.aspx?ChannelID=9&ItemID=3567&accnt=64847
There is also a colored map showing which counties in each state have the most foreclosures. Mohave, Maricopa and Pinal appear to have the most in Arizona and of course Clark county is the highest in Nevada.
http://www.realtytrac.com/blog/photos/foreclosurepulse_photos/images/3397/original.aspx
I put this in the comments, but the link doesn't seem to show up. Here is the chart by metro area.
http://www.realtytrac.com/ContentManagement/pressrelease.aspx?ChannelID=9&ItemID=3609&accnt=64847
Showing posts with label Mohave County. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Mohave County. Show all posts
Thursday, November 15, 2007
Friday, October 26, 2007
Foreclosures
I think I'll play with the foreclosure subject today. If you are planning on purchasing in Kingman or Mohave County, you need to do as much research as you can and foreclosures are an important part of the current market. I'll address the importance of this further down. I'll also add a couple of permanent links to our link section for foreclosure sites.
The Countrywide link also includes several other links on the left side of the page that go to other bank reo sites. All of the bank sites include addresses of the properties.
The foreclosure.com site is a pay site and does not include addresses without a subscription. However, the preforeclosures include a owner name and street name and using those the address can be looked up on the Mohave county tax accessor site.
The bank owned properties have added another "just pick a number" pricing level to an already "just pick a number" owner pricing level. If you don't do the research yourself, you are liable to buy a home that is as much as 100k more than another nearly identical house. I have found that the realtors don't seem to be following the foreclosure market and I would recommend doing your own research and not just blindly accepting your realtors word.
This is difficult to do with the information that the Mohave MLS supplies. Without addresses you are at the mercy of what the realtors choose to tell you about, unless you do your own research. You cannot just see a property on realtor.com and see that it is in your area of interest and contact the realtor.
I am lucky that I have access to a site that supplies the addresses for mls properties. It is a site that my realtor subscribes her buyers to. You can find out more by contacting either Sandy or Cecelia, whose sites are in the links on the right hand side. Both are very good at their jobs, not pushy sales types. They are just out to help you find and purchase a home without pressure. Sandy will help you find a home anywhere in Mohave County and will send you an email with each new listing that meets your criteria. Cecelia is a mortgage banker who can help you with a mortgage and also sends emails out with current interest and lending news.
The Mission Hills Estates subdivision is one that I can use to point out why knowledge is very important in this market. This subdivision was built in the spring of 2006. The houses are on 4000'+ lots. They are mostly 1869'+/- houses with some 1538'+/- floorplans. The original homes were priced from 239,000 to 299,000. A few of the smaller houses sold at the beginning. The builders apparently then rented out many of the remaining homes and the majority of the subdivision is still either rented or vacant. A California investor also purchased 5 of the larger homes for 289,000 in the summer of 2006.
Now fast forward to 2007. At least three of the smaller homes went into foreclosure and are now bank owned. Another two of the larger homes also went into foreclosure. All five of the investor homes were put on the market for 199,900 (90,000) less than he paid. None of them were sold even at the lower price and they have gone into foreclosure. Now here is where the bizarre pricing comes in.
Even though there were 1869' homes for sale for 199,900, one of the 1538' bank owned properties was originally priced by the bank at 229,000. They have since lowered it to 193,900. And as the 1869' homes go through foreclosure and become bank owned, the banks are listing them at a higher price than the owner listing.
There are six homes for sale as of today's listings. Two of the 1538' homes are 193,9000 and 195,500. The four 1869' homes are priced at 197,500, 199,900, 219,900, and 225,900. These houses are all the same, the two less expensive ones have never been lived in. The two more expensive ones may have been rentals.
Then we have the Rhodes Villas, another 69 home subdivision originally built and sold in late 2005. Nearly all were purchased by speculators and as they were completed were put back on the market for resale at an inflated price. A few were flipped for a profit in early 2006, but most owners ended up renting the homes out. By late 2006/early 2007, several were again put on the market. Some were priced at what they had paid, some were priced higher and some were priced lower. No real rhyme or reason to the "just pick a number" pricing.
Now fast forward to 2007. One of the original models was sold originally for 364,275 in 2005. The model was priced at about 140,000 above what the base prices were. The home went into foreclosure and is now bank owned. The bank has priced it at 199,000, it has 2192' and as of yet it has not sold. It has been listed for about 1.5 months. The second model home is still apparently owned by the original owner and may be rented. The third and final model home is owned by Rhodes and shows an original price of 299,824. It is currently on the market for 309,724 and has 1866'. The original non-model homes sold for 181, 825 to 255,875, depending on the upgrades added. The majority sold for around 181-205. A few are currently on the market, some priced at less than they paid in 2005.
There are many houses on the market priced at less than the current owners paid in 2005/2006. A house on our block is bank owned and priced at only $900. more than the last owner paid in 12/2004 and it has been on the market since August 8th.
As more and more foreclosures come on the market, opportunities to purchase homes for a reasonable amount should increase. The builder discounts and foreclosures should force the resale home prices down. Builders are continuing to grade and build homes, even as hundreds sit unsold on the market. Many home prices here doubled and tripled between late 2004 and early 2005 for no fundamental based reason. Lot prices went up as much as 20 times during the same period. The prices increased mainly due to a credit bubble and a frenzy of speculative buying. Prices are falling across the country and despite what the realtors tell you, it is not "different" in Mohave County.
If you are going to buy, do your own research. Do not depend on the advise of someone who's pay check depends on your purchase. Make sure you can afford the payments and don't depend on appreciation in the near future.
The Countrywide link also includes several other links on the left side of the page that go to other bank reo sites. All of the bank sites include addresses of the properties.
The foreclosure.com site is a pay site and does not include addresses without a subscription. However, the preforeclosures include a owner name and street name and using those the address can be looked up on the Mohave county tax accessor site.
The bank owned properties have added another "just pick a number" pricing level to an already "just pick a number" owner pricing level. If you don't do the research yourself, you are liable to buy a home that is as much as 100k more than another nearly identical house. I have found that the realtors don't seem to be following the foreclosure market and I would recommend doing your own research and not just blindly accepting your realtors word.
This is difficult to do with the information that the Mohave MLS supplies. Without addresses you are at the mercy of what the realtors choose to tell you about, unless you do your own research. You cannot just see a property on realtor.com and see that it is in your area of interest and contact the realtor.
I am lucky that I have access to a site that supplies the addresses for mls properties. It is a site that my realtor subscribes her buyers to. You can find out more by contacting either Sandy or Cecelia, whose sites are in the links on the right hand side. Both are very good at their jobs, not pushy sales types. They are just out to help you find and purchase a home without pressure. Sandy will help you find a home anywhere in Mohave County and will send you an email with each new listing that meets your criteria. Cecelia is a mortgage banker who can help you with a mortgage and also sends emails out with current interest and lending news.
The Mission Hills Estates subdivision is one that I can use to point out why knowledge is very important in this market. This subdivision was built in the spring of 2006. The houses are on 4000'+ lots. They are mostly 1869'+/- houses with some 1538'+/- floorplans. The original homes were priced from 239,000 to 299,000. A few of the smaller houses sold at the beginning. The builders apparently then rented out many of the remaining homes and the majority of the subdivision is still either rented or vacant. A California investor also purchased 5 of the larger homes for 289,000 in the summer of 2006.
Now fast forward to 2007. At least three of the smaller homes went into foreclosure and are now bank owned. Another two of the larger homes also went into foreclosure. All five of the investor homes were put on the market for 199,900 (90,000) less than he paid. None of them were sold even at the lower price and they have gone into foreclosure. Now here is where the bizarre pricing comes in.
Even though there were 1869' homes for sale for 199,900, one of the 1538' bank owned properties was originally priced by the bank at 229,000. They have since lowered it to 193,900. And as the 1869' homes go through foreclosure and become bank owned, the banks are listing them at a higher price than the owner listing.
There are six homes for sale as of today's listings. Two of the 1538' homes are 193,9000 and 195,500. The four 1869' homes are priced at 197,500, 199,900, 219,900, and 225,900. These houses are all the same, the two less expensive ones have never been lived in. The two more expensive ones may have been rentals.
Then we have the Rhodes Villas, another 69 home subdivision originally built and sold in late 2005. Nearly all were purchased by speculators and as they were completed were put back on the market for resale at an inflated price. A few were flipped for a profit in early 2006, but most owners ended up renting the homes out. By late 2006/early 2007, several were again put on the market. Some were priced at what they had paid, some were priced higher and some were priced lower. No real rhyme or reason to the "just pick a number" pricing.
Now fast forward to 2007. One of the original models was sold originally for 364,275 in 2005. The model was priced at about 140,000 above what the base prices were. The home went into foreclosure and is now bank owned. The bank has priced it at 199,000, it has 2192' and as of yet it has not sold. It has been listed for about 1.5 months. The second model home is still apparently owned by the original owner and may be rented. The third and final model home is owned by Rhodes and shows an original price of 299,824. It is currently on the market for 309,724 and has 1866'. The original non-model homes sold for 181, 825 to 255,875, depending on the upgrades added. The majority sold for around 181-205. A few are currently on the market, some priced at less than they paid in 2005.
There are many houses on the market priced at less than the current owners paid in 2005/2006. A house on our block is bank owned and priced at only $900. more than the last owner paid in 12/2004 and it has been on the market since August 8th.
As more and more foreclosures come on the market, opportunities to purchase homes for a reasonable amount should increase. The builder discounts and foreclosures should force the resale home prices down. Builders are continuing to grade and build homes, even as hundreds sit unsold on the market. Many home prices here doubled and tripled between late 2004 and early 2005 for no fundamental based reason. Lot prices went up as much as 20 times during the same period. The prices increased mainly due to a credit bubble and a frenzy of speculative buying. Prices are falling across the country and despite what the realtors tell you, it is not "different" in Mohave County.
If you are going to buy, do your own research. Do not depend on the advise of someone who's pay check depends on your purchase. Make sure you can afford the payments and don't depend on appreciation in the near future.
Monday, September 24, 2007
Reality Check for Home Sellers
Here is a good column from the nytimes called "A Reality Check for Home Sellers"
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/09/23/business/yourmoney/23view.html?em&ex=1190692800&en=4dcf15445b9b3067&ei=5087%0A
I'm seeing exactly this in home prices in Mohave county. The sellers appear to be using a dart board to pick prices and you can have two houses next door to each other with the same floor plan, the same builder and built in the same year and a 30% difference in price.
If you are planning on buying now, you better have an honest realtor who will make sure you have all the facts about the listings in the area you are looking at.
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/09/23/business/yourmoney/23view.html?em&ex=1190692800&en=4dcf15445b9b3067&ei=5087%0A
I'm seeing exactly this in home prices in Mohave county. The sellers appear to be using a dart board to pick prices and you can have two houses next door to each other with the same floor plan, the same builder and built in the same year and a 30% difference in price.
If you are planning on buying now, you better have an honest realtor who will make sure you have all the facts about the listings in the area you are looking at.
Friday, September 21, 2007
Realtor Descriptions
I've always been interested in realtor's "code" words. Like "cozy" usually means it's so small you can't turn around. "Bright and sunny" usually means it's painted yellow or orange. "Needs TLC" might mean bring a contracter or possibly just a shovel and a few trash cans.
I've noticed now that so many foreclosures are hitting the sales listings, realtors have different ways of listing. Probably most just ignore the foreclosure part and don't acknowledge it. Some might say bank owned or foreclosure in the description.
I saw two new ones this week that were very creative. One said "bank acquired". The other was my favorite. It said "under new ownership".
I've noticed now that so many foreclosures are hitting the sales listings, realtors have different ways of listing. Probably most just ignore the foreclosure part and don't acknowledge it. Some might say bank owned or foreclosure in the description.
I saw two new ones this week that were very creative. One said "bank acquired". The other was my favorite. It said "under new ownership".
Thursday, September 20, 2007
Legends of America Site
I found this really cool site called legends of america. I love this site, tons of interesting things.
This page is on Chloride.
http://www.legendsofamerica.com/AZ-Chloride.html
This one mentions Cerbat, Mineral Park and even Kingman.
http://www.legendsofamerica.com/AZ-Cerbat.html
Arizona fun facts.
http://www.legendsofamerica.com/AZ-ArizonaFacts.html
This page is on Chloride.
http://www.legendsofamerica.com/AZ-Chloride.html
This one mentions Cerbat, Mineral Park and even Kingman.
http://www.legendsofamerica.com/AZ-Cerbat.html
Arizona fun facts.
http://www.legendsofamerica.com/AZ-ArizonaFacts.html
Laughlin Ranch Bankrupcy
The latest news on the Lords bankruptcy. Multiple homes and land parcels by one of the builders in the subdivision have been auctioned in recent months also.
Lords looks to ‘move forward'
By NEIL YOUNG/The Daily News
Monday, September 17, 2007 9:08 PM PDT
BULLHEAD CITY - “Everything seems to be tracking as planned,” said Laughlin Ranch President David Lords regarding his bankruptcy proceedings.
It was announced on July 13 that Laughlin Ranch had filed for bankruptcy under Chapter 11 and a California-based company was interested in buying the master-planned upscale community on the Bullhead Parkway.
The bankruptcy was filed “in order to implement a planned acquisition of Laughlin Ranch by The Lewis Group of Companies,” a press release stated.
“Between now and October is their due diligence time,” Lords said of Lewis. “And then at that point, we move forward,” in late October, he said. During due diligence, a potential investor analyzes and appraises a business.
With an infusion of $10 million from Lewis to keep Laughlin Ranch going, it's business as usual, according to Lords. “All operations are open.”
http://www.mohavedailynews.com/articles/2007/09/18/news/top_story/top1.txt
Lords looks to ‘move forward'
By NEIL YOUNG/The Daily News
Monday, September 17, 2007 9:08 PM PDT
BULLHEAD CITY - “Everything seems to be tracking as planned,” said Laughlin Ranch President David Lords regarding his bankruptcy proceedings.
It was announced on July 13 that Laughlin Ranch had filed for bankruptcy under Chapter 11 and a California-based company was interested in buying the master-planned upscale community on the Bullhead Parkway.
The bankruptcy was filed “in order to implement a planned acquisition of Laughlin Ranch by The Lewis Group of Companies,” a press release stated.
“Between now and October is their due diligence time,” Lords said of Lewis. “And then at that point, we move forward,” in late October, he said. During due diligence, a potential investor analyzes and appraises a business.
With an infusion of $10 million from Lewis to keep Laughlin Ranch going, it's business as usual, according to Lords. “All operations are open.”
http://www.mohavedailynews.com/articles/2007/09/18/news/top_story/top1.txt
Tuesday, September 11, 2007
Supervisors agree to raise zoning fees
Suzanne Adams
Miner Staff Writer
Homeowners seeking to rezone their property will take a bigger hit in their pocketbook. The County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a significant increase in zoning and general or area plan amendment fees during its meeting on Tuesday. The fees will go into effect in mid-October.
The County Planning and Zoning Commission endorsed the increase in a 5-3 vote during its meeting last month.
Some of the fees increase by as much as 100 percent. According to material given to the Board by the P&Z Department, the zoning and plan amendment fees have not been increased since 2001.
Miner Staff Writer
Homeowners seeking to rezone their property will take a bigger hit in their pocketbook. The County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a significant increase in zoning and general or area plan amendment fees during its meeting on Tuesday. The fees will go into effect in mid-October.
The County Planning and Zoning Commission endorsed the increase in a 5-3 vote during its meeting last month.
Some of the fees increase by as much as 100 percent. According to material given to the Board by the P&Z Department, the zoning and plan amendment fees have not been increased since 2001.
Friday, August 31, 2007
Arizona Tax Revolt petitions shipped
8/27/2007 2:00:00 PM
Suzanne Adams Miner Staff Writer
Homeowners across the state will soon hear a knock on their doors from volunteers circulating petitions.
The Arizona Tax Revolt organization started shipping out thousands of forms for its two tax initiatives to more than 1,000 volunteers across the state last week.
"The cat will be out of the bag in September when the county mails the tax bills. We want to make sure our volunteers are out there and visible," said Marc Goldstone, chairman of the Arizona Tax Revolt.
http://www.kingmandailyminer.com/main.asp?SectionID=13&SubSectionID=18&ArticleID=12978&TM=44220.66
Suzanne Adams Miner Staff Writer
Homeowners across the state will soon hear a knock on their doors from volunteers circulating petitions.
The Arizona Tax Revolt organization started shipping out thousands of forms for its two tax initiatives to more than 1,000 volunteers across the state last week.
"The cat will be out of the bag in September when the county mails the tax bills. We want to make sure our volunteers are out there and visible," said Marc Goldstone, chairman of the Arizona Tax Revolt.
http://www.kingmandailyminer.com/main.asp?SectionID=13&SubSectionID=18&ArticleID=12978&TM=44220.66
Permit change takes effect
http://www.kingmandailyminer.com/main.asp?SectionID=13&SubSectionID=18&ArticleID=12989
8/30/2007 1:04:00 PM
Suzanne AdamsMiner Staff Writer
Mohave County residents in unincorporated areas have two days left to get zoning permits for their new structures. Starting Saturday, the county will require all new buildings to meet the county building code. After a number of drawn out public hearings starting in December, the Planning and Zoning Commission approved expanding the code earlier this year. The Board of Supervisors approved the measure in May.
8/30/2007 1:04:00 PM
Suzanne AdamsMiner Staff Writer
Mohave County residents in unincorporated areas have two days left to get zoning permits for their new structures. Starting Saturday, the county will require all new buildings to meet the county building code. After a number of drawn out public hearings starting in December, the Planning and Zoning Commission approved expanding the code earlier this year. The Board of Supervisors approved the measure in May.
Friday, August 24, 2007
Judge orders review of city e-mails
http://www.kingmandailyminer.com/main.asp?SectionID=13&SubSectionID=18&ArticleID=12966
Nicholas Wilbur
Miner Staff Writer
Travin Pennington didn't walk out of the Bullhead City courtroom Thursday with any more e-mails than he walked in with, but both his and the city's attorneys seemed content regarding the judge's order.
Nicholas Wilbur
Miner Staff Writer
Travin Pennington didn't walk out of the Bullhead City courtroom Thursday with any more e-mails than he walked in with, but both his and the city's attorneys seemed content regarding the judge's order.
Wednesday, August 22, 2007
Criticism doesn't end with Beecher
http://www.kingmandailyminer.com/main.asp?SectionID=13&SubSectionID=18&ArticleID=12942
8/22/2007 1:22:00 PM
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Nicholas WilburMiner Staff Writer
It was as if Paul Beecher hadn't yet been fired. The tension in the packed Council Chamber was evidenced by expressions of shock on the faces of those in attendance as the mayor and several Council members went back and forth with their critics.
8/22/2007 1:22:00 PM
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Nicholas WilburMiner Staff Writer
It was as if Paul Beecher hadn't yet been fired. The tension in the packed Council Chamber was evidenced by expressions of shock on the faces of those in attendance as the mayor and several Council members went back and forth with their critics.
Arizona and Jim Rhodes
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/20343099/
Builder's north woes worry A.J.
By MARK FLATTEN TRIBUNE
East Valley Tribune
Updated: 3:49 a.m. MT Aug 19, 2007
Life in Arizona has gotten tough for developer Jim Rhodes. In recent weeks the Las Vegas homebuilder has lost a major lawsuit that will likely cost him several thousand acres he wanted near Kingman. He also failed to block efforts at the Arizona Corporation Commission to have him testify under oath as to why he kept a crooked ex-politician from Nevada on his payroll.
Builder's north woes worry A.J.
By MARK FLATTEN TRIBUNE
East Valley Tribune
Updated: 3:49 a.m. MT Aug 19, 2007
Life in Arizona has gotten tough for developer Jim Rhodes. In recent weeks the Las Vegas homebuilder has lost a major lawsuit that will likely cost him several thousand acres he wanted near Kingman. He also failed to block efforts at the Arizona Corporation Commission to have him testify under oath as to why he kept a crooked ex-politician from Nevada on his payroll.
Subdivision by airport approved
http://www.kingmandailyminer.com/main.asp?SectionID=13&SubSectionID=18&ArticleID=12936&TM=53626.71
8/21/2007 1:41:00 PM
Suzanne AdamsMiner Staff Writer
Pilots using the Kingman Airport may have to deal with a new subdivision at the end of the runway.The Board of Supervisors Monday overruled the County Planning and Zoning Commission and approved an amendment to the county's General Plan, which will allow the Statesboro subdivision to be built in the approach to one of the airport's runways. Supervisors Buster Johnson and Tom Sockwell voted for the development. Board Chairman Pete Byers voted against it.
8/21/2007 1:41:00 PM
Suzanne AdamsMiner Staff Writer
Pilots using the Kingman Airport may have to deal with a new subdivision at the end of the runway.The Board of Supervisors Monday overruled the County Planning and Zoning Commission and approved an amendment to the county's General Plan, which will allow the Statesboro subdivision to be built in the approach to one of the airport's runways. Supervisors Buster Johnson and Tom Sockwell voted for the development. Board Chairman Pete Byers voted against it.
Saturday, August 18, 2007
Kingman's New Planned Hospital
For some reason, the Miner has not been updating their web site this week. There was an article about a new hospital in the paper earlier in the week that didn't show up on the web site. Here is a later article that did appear on the web site.
http://kingmandailyminer.com/main.asp?SectionID=13&SubSectionID=18&ArticleID=12899
8/17/2007 12:05:00 PM
Response to new hospital mostly positive
Terry Organ Miner Staff Writer
Brian Turney, chief executive officer of Kingman Regional Medical Center, made it clear Thursday he has no objection to the competition KRMC will face once Hualapai Mountain Medical Center opens in two years.However, he expressed some concerns over how HMMC will conduct business as a for-profit facility. KRMC holds a designation from the Internal Revenue Service as a non-profit operation.
http://kingmandailyminer.com/main.asp?SectionID=13&SubSectionID=18&ArticleID=12899
8/17/2007 12:05:00 PM
Response to new hospital mostly positive
Terry Organ Miner Staff Writer
Brian Turney, chief executive officer of Kingman Regional Medical Center, made it clear Thursday he has no objection to the competition KRMC will face once Hualapai Mountain Medical Center opens in two years.However, he expressed some concerns over how HMMC will conduct business as a for-profit facility. KRMC holds a designation from the Internal Revenue Service as a non-profit operation.
Monday, August 13, 2007
Buyers Market
There is an article on the front page of the Daily Miner this morning quoting a local realtor. Only problem is the numbers are very wrong. He says there are 131 single family residences listed in Kingman in July, which is actually the total "new" listings for July. The total sales were 62, which makes the market sound pretty good. The total single family residences listed as of yesterday on realtor.com for Kingman, excluding mobile homes, is 956. I would hope there would be a correction in tomorrow's paper, but I suspect it won't be corrected. It looks much better showing half the houses sold last month.
http://www.kingmandailyminer.com/main.asp?SectionID=13&SubSectionID=18&ArticleID=12892
It's a buyer's market
Choices plentiful if you’re shopping for a home
Aaron RoysterMiner Staff Writer
It's a buyer's market in Kingman. All you have to do is look at the numbers.
In July, there were 131 single-family residences listed in the Kingman, north Kingman and Hualapai Mountain areas. A little less than half of the homes listed were sold. The 62 sold in July is close to the 65 sold in July 2006.
http://homes.realtor.com/search/searchresults.aspx?mindt=1%2f1%2f0001+12%3a00%3a00+AM&maxdt=12%2f31%2f9999+11%3a59%3a59+PM&ctid=49&ml=3&typ=1
http://www.kingmandailyminer.com/main.asp?SectionID=13&SubSectionID=18&ArticleID=12892
It's a buyer's market
Choices plentiful if you’re shopping for a home
Aaron RoysterMiner Staff Writer
It's a buyer's market in Kingman. All you have to do is look at the numbers.
In July, there were 131 single-family residences listed in the Kingman, north Kingman and Hualapai Mountain areas. A little less than half of the homes listed were sold. The 62 sold in July is close to the 65 sold in July 2006.
http://homes.realtor.com/search/searchresults.aspx?mindt=1%2f1%2f0001+12%3a00%3a00+AM&maxdt=12%2f31%2f9999+11%3a59%3a59+PM&ctid=49&ml=3&typ=1
Beecher Booted - Daily Miner Links
http://www.kingmandailyminer.com/main.asp?SectionID=13&SubSectionID=18&ArticleID=12878
Beecher BootedCouncil seeks clean slate after termination of city manager Nicholas Wilbur Miner Staff Writer
He had already cleaned out his desk and turned in his keys before City Council emerged from executive session Friday morning after his performance evaluation.
http://www.kingmandailyminer.com/main.asp?SectionID=4&SubSectionID=4&ArticleID=12884
Council makes the right decision on firing Beecher
Mark Borgard Miner Editor
Let's hear it for our Council! Please, lady and gentlemen, stand up and take a bow. You earned it. You made a tough decision on Friday, but it was the right one. Your courage will make Kingman a better city in the future.
Beecher BootedCouncil seeks clean slate after termination of city manager Nicholas Wilbur Miner Staff Writer
He had already cleaned out his desk and turned in his keys before City Council emerged from executive session Friday morning after his performance evaluation.
http://www.kingmandailyminer.com/main.asp?SectionID=4&SubSectionID=4&ArticleID=12884
Council makes the right decision on firing Beecher
Mark Borgard Miner Editor
Let's hear it for our Council! Please, lady and gentlemen, stand up and take a bow. You earned it. You made a tough decision on Friday, but it was the right one. Your courage will make Kingman a better city in the future.
Friday, August 10, 2007
Kingman's Paul Beecher has been removed
From Todd Tarson's blog - Kingman's city manager, Paul Beecher has been relieved of his duties as of this mornings council meeting.
http://mocoreal.blogspot.com/
http://mocoreal.blogspot.com/
Wednesday, August 8, 2007
Office Depot
For anyone who is interested, the new Office Depot in Kingman is open. The grand opening will be August 17th.
Dunton versus Rhodes...Dunton Wins
Dunton has won his lawsuit against Jim Rhodes.
Dunton and McAlister Investments sued Rhodes and the other defendants for specific performance of contract, breach of contract, common law fraud and intentional misrepresentation.
According to court transcripts of the trial, Judge Randolph Bartlett ordered Rhodes and the other defendants to honor the contract with Walnut Creek Estates Development Company, McAlister Investments and Dunton and Dunton, LLC. That contract would give Dunton and the other plaintiffs approximately 1,897 acres worth of land.Bartlett also awarded Dunton reasonable attorney's fees and taxable costs incurred in the case. Dunton and his attorneys are supposed to submit the amount of the fees and costs to the court at a later date.
http://www.kingmandailyminer.com/main.asp?SectionID=13&SubSectionID=18&ArticleID=12851&TM=58045.64
Dunton and McAlister Investments sued Rhodes and the other defendants for specific performance of contract, breach of contract, common law fraud and intentional misrepresentation.
According to court transcripts of the trial, Judge Randolph Bartlett ordered Rhodes and the other defendants to honor the contract with Walnut Creek Estates Development Company, McAlister Investments and Dunton and Dunton, LLC. That contract would give Dunton and the other plaintiffs approximately 1,897 acres worth of land.Bartlett also awarded Dunton reasonable attorney's fees and taxable costs incurred in the case. Dunton and his attorneys are supposed to submit the amount of the fees and costs to the court at a later date.
http://www.kingmandailyminer.com/main.asp?SectionID=13&SubSectionID=18&ArticleID=12851&TM=58045.64
Beecher has done it again
Once again Paul Beecher and the city of Kingman have another lawsuit. Since Beecher neglected to tell the city that he had signed an agreement to pay Weir severance, the severance is now triple per Arizona law plus lawyer fees etc. Again, exactly why are we paying an attorney to watch out for the city ??
http://www.kingmandailyminer.com/main.asp?SectionID=13&SubSectionID=18&ArticleID=12849
http://www.kingmandailyminer.com/main.asp?SectionID=13&SubSectionID=18&ArticleID=12849
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