Oro Valley and county residents voted themselves a property tax increase earlier this month. Voters approved both propositions 466 (Amphi Schools spending override) and 477 (Golder Ranch Fire District Bonds) by 58% and 54% respectively. We surmise that the robust economy we are experiencing played a major role in voter generosity.
Roundabout opens November 22
Good news for those who frequent the Moore and LaCanada intersection. The roundabout is on schedule to open midday on the 22nd. Watch the video on the roundabout here.
Captain Jeff's "Belly Bomber"
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According to the Sabrett website: "...every New Yorker knows the name Sabrett® because it sprouts from the blue and yellow umbrellas atop vendor carts seen on almost every corner of the city. "
They are permitted by the Pima County Health Department and have passed inspection from GRFD.
Jack served 23 years in the Air Force and retired to Oro Valley with his wife Becky. The live in Rancho Visoso.
Housing market cools
... just a little The housing market cooled down a bit in October, according to the Long Realty report.
“Year-to-date home sales outpace last year by 5%. “In the Oro Valley area, October 2019 active inventory was 181, a 34% decrease from October 2018. There were 73 closings in October 2019, a 12% decrease from October 2018. Year-to-date 2019 there were 824 closings, a 5% increase from year-to-date 2018. Months of Inventory was 2.5, down from 3.3 in October 2018. Median price of sold homes was $325,000 for the month of October 2019, up 10% from October 2018. The Oro Valley area had 72 new properties under contract in October 2019, down 1% from October 2018.”It’s a seller’s market for homes priced at less than $700,000.
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