Wednesday, January 11, 2012

"Chutzpah", Carlier, and F-I


"Chutzpah" is a Yiddish word that means "unmitigated gall."  The example most often used to illustrate it is that of an individual who murders their parents and then throws themselves on the mercy of the court because they are an orphan.  Now, that's Chutzpah.

This following "listing" is for property F-I as listed by Carlier Company.  It is for Rancho Vistoso property F-I. 


It is also an example of "Chutzpah."


Notice that this listing states, under the Features section, that: "PAD amendment can allow for high-density multi-family."  It can be found on the Carlier Web Site.

The words should be: "If  a PAD Amendment is approved by the Oro Valley Town Council, development can all for high-density multi-family."

Rather than state the pure truth, the Carlier posting mentions the PAD amendment using the word "can".  Sort of like using the word "may."

We think that Carlier Company is trying to justify the $5.9 million listing price for this property by inferring that the property might be used for high density residential.  Chutzpah?  You bet it is.
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