In this edition of News You Can Use you will find:

• Join Us in Thanking Yvette Pederson and Ginger Kneup!
• In Memoriam: Passing of Nicole Cantalicio 
• Power of Real Estate Firing on all Cylinders 
• SAHBA Joins Other Community and Industry Pros to Talk Housing/Economy
• Governor Hobbs Signs Housing Bill 
• SAHBA's Technical Committee Meeting Recap
• Amended Notice for Revised Rates and Fees - June 18, 2024
• Tucson's PDSD Hosting an Open House
• Chris Ackerly Appointed Pima County Treasurer
• Coffee with Supervisor Steve Christy    
• Inaugural Chairman's Cup
• Turn the Tables
• 2024 Charity Golf Classic
• Upcoming Councils & Committees
• Industry News

Join Us in Thanking Yvette Pederson and Ginger Kneup!

It is with mixed feelings we report that SAHBA Membership Development Director, Yvette Pederson and Executive Vice President, Ginger Kneup will be leaving SAHBA at month's end. Both will be greatly missed but they both have tremendous opportunities to pursue new professional endeavors where they can showcase their talents and abilities. While change can be difficult, your professional team at SAHBA will continue to provide you with excellent service and programs. We are looking forward to several important events in the near future including Turn the Tables (May 16) and hope to see you there. 

In Memoriam: Passing of Nicole Cantalicio 

SAHBA members, it is with deep sadness that we share the news with you of the passing of Nicole Cantalicio, Land Analyst at Lennar. Nicole was an active participant in SAHBA’s government affairs and public policy efforts. Her technical understanding of development, inspections and reviews and willingness to share with us and government officials helped advance sound policy. She will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to her family and the Lennar team.

Power of Real Estate Firing on all Cylinders 

The 2024 Power of Real Estate Summit is in the books. This year’s event proved, once again, that real estate drives our community. Attendees heard from industry experts on housing economics and buyer preferences; mixed use redevelopment; local market conditions and strategies to encourage affordable housing through zoning reform. It’s very clear that the Tucson region is poised to continue to see growth in the real estate sector but challenges, especially on the regulatory and policy front, must be carefully navigated. Organizations like SAHBA and TAR are tirelessly working with government officials to make the connection between what they do and the effect on housing supply and affordability. As our keynote speaker, M. Nolan Gray discussed, the dynamics of your housing market are a direct reflection of the policy environment you create. We see an opportunity to work with policymakers to foster an environment for our members to be successful and increase homeownership within our community. As a result, local government will also benefit from increased tax revenue, better roads, and new infrastructure. We would like to thank event sponsors and speakers for their support as well as the SAHBA members who attended the event. 

ADVOCACY

SAHBA Joins Other Community and Industry Pros to Talk Housing/Economy

Recently, David Godlewski joined Mayor Romero, Tucson Economic Development Specialist Mike Czechowski, along with Valerie Lane and Lisa Bowers from Urban Infill Project (SAHBA members) at an event hosted by Cross Country Mortgage focused on the growth, affordability, housing, and job prospects in Tucson. Each was able to share their expertise and perspectives on addressing growth and prosperity for our community. 

Governor Hobbs Signs Housing Bill

Governor Katie Hobbs signed a bipartisan housing bill on April 10, permitting cities with populations over 100,000 to convert up to 10% of commercial buildings into residential spaces without discretionary municipal review.

SAHBA's Technical Committee Meeting Recap

The recent Technical Committee meeting covered various topics, including updates on planning and development ordinances in different areas. Milini Simms from Oro Valley discussed the Oro Valley General Plan, while Daniel Bursick from Tucson addressed the Low Impact Development Ordinance. Brian Jones from Pima County RFCD talked about the as-built requirement prior to building permit approval. The meeting also delved into stormwater and environmental issues, with John Ward from Bowman discussing the Marana Drainage Manual and Pima County Regional Flood Control District’s Hydrologic Modeling Policy.

Join us on May 21st for the next Tech Committee Meeting. Click here to register.

Amended Notice for Revised Rates and Fees - June 18, 2024

Originally scheduled for April 9, the City of Tucson Mayor and Council gave notice of intent to revise development rates and fees for Planning and Development Services (PDSD) customers at the June 18, 2024, Public Hearing. 

Stakeholders are invited to review the Year One Proposed Redline Fee Schedule and the Year Two Proposed Redline Fee Schedule. The community is asked to leave feedback via this online form.

SAHBA met with PDSD representatives this week and continues to bring forward comments, questions, and concerns. 

Tucson's PDSD is Hosting an Open House

Tucson's Planning and Development Services Department is hosting an Open House on May 1 at the Tucson Development Center, offering a Meet and Greet session from 2:30 PM to 4 PM. Members are encouraged to attend. 

Chris Ackerly Appointed Pima County Treasurer

Pima County Board of Supervisors voted 3-2 to appoint Chris Ackerley as Pima County Treasurer, succeeding retiring Republican Beth Ford. Ackerley, a former state lawmaker who served as Ford’s Chief Deputy, garnered bipartisan support for his experience. He is running for a full term in the November election. 

MEETINGS & EVENTS

Coffee with Supervisor Steve Christy       

This Tuesday, SAHBA members were able to connect directly with Supervisor Steve Christy on key issues in Pima County. The event is a forum for our members to hear from key leaders in the community and ask questions on issues affecting their businesses. Mr. Christy highlighted several topics including immigrant processing in Tucson; potential increases in property taxes; remodeling or building a new jail; RTA Next and more. He emphasized his support for our industry and encouraged members to reach out to him any time they need assistance. 

Inaugural Chairman's Cup

The Inaugural Chairman’s Cup golf tournament will be held at Stone Canyon on Monday, April 29. We are proud to partner with the Stone Canyon Community Foundation to offer SAHBA industry professionals the opportunity to play 18 holes on one of the most highly-rated courses in America.

Monday, April, 29, 2024

Stone Canyon

Click here to view our sponsor lineup!

Turn the Tables

This event is a tremendous opportunity to develop and grow your business! This special event is specifically tailored for Associate members, Builder members, and workforce development partners to network face-to-face.

Thursday, May 16, 2024

Pima Community College Downtown Campus

Advanced Manufacturing Building

1255 N Stone Ave

Exhibition: 3:30 PM | Reception: 5:00 PM

2024 Charity Golf Classic

The Charity Golf Classic that SAHBA members know and love is back! We are excited to be at the Omni Tucson National this Fall and we hope you will join us to raise money for the Peter D. Herder Scholarship Endowment Fund. The endowment awards scholarships to Pima Community College students pursuing a career in the construction trades.

Friday, September 6th

Omni Tucson National Resort

Check-in Begins: 7:00 AM | Shotgun Start: 8:00 AM

Please call or email Courtney Kinion at 520-918-2363 or courtney@sahba.org to reserve your foursome or secure a sponsorship.

Upcoming Councils & Committees - Mark Your Calendars!

Business Referral Exchange (BRE) - Tuesday, May 7 at 7:30 AM (In-Person at SAHBA Office)

Remodelers Council - Wednesday, May 8 at noon (In-Person at the SAHBA Office)

Sales & Marketing Council - Tuesday, May 14 at noon (Hybrid: In-Person at the SAHBA Office or Teams)

Tech Committee - Tuesday, May 21 at 3:30 PM (Hybrid: In-Person at the SAHBA Office or Teams)

Membership Committee - Tuesday, May 28 at 3:30 PM (Hybrid: In-Person at SAHBA Office or Teams)

• Sales of newly built, single-family homes in March rose 8.8% to a 693,000 seasonally adjusted annual rate from a downwardly revised reading in February, according to newly released data from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Census Bureau. The pace of new home sales in March is up 8.3% from a year earlier. Click here to read the analysis of the NAHB Chief Economist and the Chairman.

• The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has published a final rule in the Federal Register that revises HUD’s regulations governing floodplain management and the protection of wetlands to implement the Federal Flood Risk Management Standard (FFRMS). The regulation is effective May 23, 2024. Click here to learn more about the new rule.

• For those who unfortunately couldn’t make it to IBS this year, there’s still an opportunity to learn about the most pressing issues explored at the show. The Best of IBS Education video series is a 12-video library that includes some of the most well-attended and highly rated sessions from among the 100-plus offered at IBS 2024. The video library is free for members and can be viewed here.

• The class-action lawsuits filed against the National Association of Realtors (NAR) and other large real estate companies nationwide have been the subject of national media coverage for the past several months. In March 2024, the plaintiffs and defendants reached a proposed settlement agreement that would end the litigation of the claims, as well as others raised by home sellers. NAHB is hosting a Shop Talk on Tuesday, April 30th at 3 pm ET to discuss the proposed settlement, who is released from liability, which practices will change, and what this means for builders and their sales agents moving forward. Click here to learn more and register for the Shop Talk.