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Written By: P.R. ‘Randy’ Cooney Publisher, Arizona Journal of Real Estate & Business   I recently went down to the “Realty Sign” store to purchase a few items. I happened... Read more

Written by Alan Langston Executive Director, Arizona Real Estate Investors Association   The “fix & flip” market is an important one to every community and in every market cycle. Investors... Read more

Christopher McNichol Kent Cammack Arizona’s community property laws generally categorize marital assets in one of three ways: (i) the marital community property, (ii) one spouse’s sole and separate property, and... Read more

By Frank L. Murray   The Problem You might be involved in any one of a number of activities in your daily life – maybe you are attending a concert... Read more

By P.R. “Randy” Cooney Publisher, Arizona Journal of Real Estate & Business   In last month’s edition of the Journal, I wrote a true story about a sale entitled the... Read more

Allison Cahill Esq. Allison Cahill & Partners Luxury Properties   So you just received your real estate license, and you have aspirations of hitting it big as a luxury real... Read more

By Jane Andersen   In the June Publication of this Journal, I read a terrific article by Randy Cooney titled Ten Truths of Selling Your Home.  His article focused on... Read more

Written By: Karrin Taylor Chair of Federal Affairs DMB Associates, Executive Vice President   There’s a large wave of Boomers reaching retirement age every day in America. Most Boomers continue to... Read more

By Michael Farrar   As of January 1, 2015, the use of HCFCs (R-22) is considered illegal in refrigeration, heat pump and air conditioning systems for commercial properties in Arizona.... Read more

By Jim Sexton   The Arizona REALTOR® leadership team attended the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) Conference and Expo in New Orleans in November 2014. Arizona was well represented at... Read more

Bob Mulhern Managing Director, Colliers International NAIOP Board Member   The Greater Phoenix commercial real estate market is forecast to record another year of steady growth in 2017. This is... Read more

Jonathan Smoke Chief Economist, realtor.com   Despite a more moderate housing market overall in 2017, strong local economies and population growth will continue to fuel the nation’s top markets. The... Read more

  Bill Gray Educator, Arizona School of Real Estate & Business Faculty Associate, W.P. Carey School of Business   Just a few years ago the Arizona real estate market was... Read more

The 4th Annual Journal Industry Awards Ceremony Honors Professionals in the Real Estate Industry On Friday, March 11, the Arizona School of Real Estate & Business held its 4th Annual... Read more

Nadia Evangelou Research Economist, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® While we are inching closer to the end of the year, it is time we take a moment to conduct a housing... Read more

Fletcher Wilcox Grand Canyon Title Agency   The total number of residential sales in 2018 was equal to the number of sales in 2017. According to data from The Arizona... Read more

Sarah Richardson Founder and CEO, Tru Realty   It’s hard to believe we’re already nearly through the year and looking to 2020. As a smart investor, it’s crucial to keep... Read more

John Mijac Branch Manager Foothills Office Long Realty Co.   There is no doubt that 2020 has been a memorable year… unique to say the least, very difficult, but for... Read more

Realtor.com Authors: Danielle Hale, George Ratiu, Sabrina Speianu, Jiayi Xu, Hannah Jones   Americans will have a better chance to find a home in 2022, but will face a competitive... Read more

Shamile Botzman- Psy. D, SFR, E-PRO, CCIM Agenty CRE-By Cluff RE   2021 Commercial Real Estate Broker of the Year  Welcome to investors’ paradise. This thought is first to mind... Read more

By P.R. ‘Randy’ Cooney  Publisher of the Arizona Journal of Real Estate & Business   After having the privilege of teaching contract writing for the past twenty five years, I... Read more

Eden Sunshine Vice President, Realty Executives     The number of real estate teams is continuing to grow. Approximately 26% of agents are part of a team. In my experience... Read more

Eden Sunshine Vice President, Realty Executives   Albert Einstein once said, “The definition of genius is taking the complex and making it simple.” At the risk of perhaps oversimplifying the... Read more

Sarah Kirsch Richardson Tru Realty   Social media has become engrained in our personal and professional lives. It’s where friends and family go to check up on each other, and... Read more

John Wenner CEO, Negotiation Expert Wenzello, Inc   Negotiation is an intricate subject matter that incorporates fourteen different fields of study, which is why we find a plethora of materials,... Read more

Benjamin Ehinger   The number one problem most real estate agents face is a lack of hot leads. You network locally and hand out business cards like they’re candy, but... Read more

Sarah Kirsch Richardson Founder and CEO Tru Realty   The Grand Canyon State continues to be a significant hot spot for real estate sales and population growth. As the overall... Read more

Sarah Richardson Founder and CEO, Tru Realty   It sounds simple enough. Place an ad, find a tenant to sign the lease and let the money come rolling in. Unfortunately,... Read more

Sarah Kirsch Richardson Founder and CEO Tru Realty While the landscape of property management has changed over the past several years, many of the basics still apply if you’re looking... Read more

Sarah Kirsch Richardson Founder and CEO Tru Realty 7373 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite A100 Scottsdale, AZ 85253 www.trurealty.com   It’s a no-brainer: One of the best ways to win future... Read more

Eden Sunshine Vice President, Realty Executives   Residential property management is a complex business that, if not conducted properly, can cost an individual a lot of money, create legal issues,... Read more

Cindi Acker-Hein for Hondros Education Group Entire sites, publications, Pinterest boards, Instagram feeds, and reality shows are devoted to luxury homes. The überwealthy collect them, and even average buyers dream... Read more

Sarah Richardson Founder and CEO, Tru Realty   Investors who find that their markets better lend themselves to short-term lease options will find that they can charge higher rent because... Read more

Sarah Richardson Founder and CEO, Tru Realty   Whether you’re a seasoned vet in the field or a newbie fresh out of school, it’s a good idea to take a... Read more

Dean Wegner Sales Manager and Loan Officer, Guardian Mortgage   The mortgage loan industry is extremely competitive. This means you’ll need to make the most of every marketing opportunity available.... Read more

Written by Doug Hopkins   Flipping properties is not for the Lone Ranger- not by a long shot.  It’s necessary to form a team that will be ready to “pitch... Read more

Sarah Kirsch Richardson Tru Realty   Many first-time property flippers have big dreams based in well-produced television shows that highlight the glitz and glamor of this growing DIY industry. It... Read more

Sarah Richardson Founder and CEO, Tru Realty   In any career endeavor, it’s important to set smart goals and keep them top of mind. Setting strong financial goals is one... Read more

Eden Sunshine Vice President Realty Executives   The older I get, the more I am coming to recognize, and perhaps accept the idea, that I simply don’t or won’t fully... Read more

Greg Muir VP | Arizona School of Real Estate & Business   Experienced “fix and flippers” know that from the beginning of a flip to the end, every dollar counts.... Read more

Richie Norton Founder, Global Consulting Circle   Every business owner has one of two choices: Learn and embrace the global and millennial context (i.e., reality) Resist the global and millennial... Read more

Allison Cahill Esq. Allison Cahill & Partners Luxury Properties   Knowing how to price an ultra luxury property can be a daunting task, especially if it is your first luxury... Read more

Paul Furman President and Owner, AJF Engineering & Inspections   Many “fix & flip” investors take pride in remodels by using quality materials, licensed contractors and upgrades to old, antiquated... Read more

Tricia Covert Editor, Arizona Journal of Real Estate & Business   A new year is here which means preparation for the annual tax lien auction scheduled for February 10, 2016 is... Read more

Douglas G. Duncan Senior Vice President and Chief Economist, Fannie Mae   Benchmarking is a critical tool for obtaining insights. The Fannie Mae Mortgage Lender Sentiment Survey® (MLSS) — introduced... Read more

Liz Dominguez Associate Content Editor RISMedia, Inc., Real Estate Magazine   Bitcoin started out as blockchain technology with an innovative ideology for a more secure monetary future, and it’s now... Read more

By P.R “Randy” Cooney in collaboration with Faith McLoone   As the publisher of the Journal, I frequently receive calls from both local and national organizations with requests to print... Read more

By P.R. “Randy” Cooney Publisher, Arizona Journal of Real Estate & Business   In memory of a sweet real estate transaction, I am writing this article on Valentine’s Day, 2014.... Read more

Tricia Covert Publisher, Arizona Journal of Real Estate & Business   Over the past couple of years, I’ve had the pleasure to work with the former Maricopa County Treasurer, “Hos”... Read more

Tricia Covert Arizona Journal of Real Estate & Business   It’s undeniable that the real estate industry is always in a state of change. An organization familiar with the change... Read more

Tricia Covert Publisher, Arizona Journal of Real Estate & Business   Throughout this Journal issue, our guest columnists offer their opinions and experiences about luxury: the definition, the demand and the... Read more

By Those Callaways Joseph & JoAnn Callaway Make the Home Famous When you put your listing on MLS, it is time to tell the world how wonderful your listing is. ... Read more

Denise Holliday, ESQ. Hull, Holliday & Holliday PLC   Government actions impact every industry. However, the rental housing market in Arizona has been uniquely affected by various statutory and regulatory... Read more

Max Hansen CEO & Co-Founder, Y Scouts Phoenix Metro is now home to more than 1.6 million people with a diverse economy built on the foundation of tourism, manufacturing, healthcare,... Read more

P.R. Randy Cooney President, Success Institute Educator, Arizona School of Real Estate & Business   As a part of our recent annual seminar on “Selling Luxury Homes,” The Arizona School... Read more

Sarah Richardson Founder and CEO, Tru Realty   As real estate professionals, we’re taught to expect the unexpected. The ability to adapt is almost a requirement, especially for those who... Read more

Tricia Covert Editor, Arizona Journal of Real Estate & Business   A new year is a time where many people vow to make changes or accomplish things they’ve been aspiring... Read more

By P.R. “Randy” Cooney Publisher of the Arizona Journal of Real Estate & Business   A few months ago Tricia Lehane, who is the current President of the Arizona’s Women... Read more

Dear Friends, Can you believe we’re already in the second quarter of the year? I hope you all had a successful start to 2021. Now is a great time to... Read more

Dear Friends, We’d first like to wish all of our maternal readers out there a Happy Mother’s Day! Whether it’s quality time spent with family or a relaxing getaway –... Read more

Dear Friends, I hope you all have enjoyed a fun and safe summer as life begins to return to “normal.” At Arizona School of Real Estate & Business and Hogan... Read more

Dear Friends, Happy Spring to all of you! It seems appropriate that the season of new growth is timed up with our March issue of the Journal, as we’ll be... Read more

Dear Friends, Can you believe we’re nearly halfway through the year? As the 6-month mark approaches, take a moment to review your 2021 goals and ensure you’re on the right... Read more

Dear Friends, We are thrilled to share some exciting news with you: As of June 21st, 2021 Arizona School of Real Estate and Business and Hogan School of Real Estate... Read more

Jim Hogan Hogan School of Real Estate  It’s hard to believe that 45+ years ago I opened Hogan School of Real Estate in Tucson and now we’ve joined forces with... Read more

David Allen Partner, Jaburg | Wilk Attorneys at Law   One of the great things about being a real estate agent is that when a transaction closes, the agent gets... Read more

Mark Hutchins & Jereme Kleven Owners My Home Group 8360 E. Raintree Drive, Suite 120 Scottsdale, AZ 85260 myhomegroup.com   When is a good time to be in Real Estate?... Read more

Commissioner Judy Lowe Arizona Department of Real Estate   Focus on Education Update – Exciting changes are being implemented in Arizona’s real estate education… (Pre-Licensing education and Continuing Education).  Arizona... Read more

Judy Lowe Arizona Department of Real Estate Commissioner   As real estate business models evolve nationwide, and Arizona’s market continues to grow, Teams will remain an established practice within real... Read more

Commissioner Judy Lowe Arizona Department of Real Estate (ADRE)   ADRE… By The Numbers The real estate industry and the professionals that serve it continue to be a pillar of... Read more

Commissioner Judy Lowe Arizona Department of Real Estate   Governor Doug Ducey has set forward a path for Arizona state agencies to develop and succeed in a culture of continual... Read more

Judy Lowe Commissioner, Arizona Department of Real Estate (ADRE)   Homeowner Association Dispute Process Now With Arizona Department of Real Estate The 2011 Arizona Legislature passed legislation providing Arizona homeowners... Read more

    Commissioner Judy Lowe Arizona Department of Real Estate   When visiting your physician’s office, do you read the credentials hanging on the wall, and comment, “Wow, this M.D.... Read more

David Schweikert Arizona Congressman   Government overspending is creating a huge burden of debt that threatens the economic well-being of our children. Our national debt of more than $17 trillion... Read more

Glenn Hamer CEO & President, Arizona Chamber of Commerce Having shaken off the deep chill of the Great Recession by emerging economically more diversified, more attractive to job creators, and... Read more

    Arizona Secretary of State Michele Reagan   I would have thought the house on the corner of my street would have sold overnight. Yet the,“I’M GOURGEOUS INSIDE” rider... Read more

Authored By Kim Clifton, Tierra Antigua Kimberly S. Clifton Designated Broker Tierra Antigua Realty 1650 E. RIver Rd. STE 202 Tucson AZ 85718 TierraAntigua.com   Be the reason someone still... Read more

Bill Gray Arizona Department of Real Estate, Advisory Board Member Educator, Arizona School of Real Estate & Business   As I reflect on my time spent in the Arizona real estate industry,... Read more

John Mijac, Managing Broker Long Realty Foothills Office   No one likes uncertainty and few things breed more doubt than a shifting market. We want a crystal ball, but fortune... Read more

Tricia Covert Publisher Arizona Journal of Real Estate & Business   August marks the start of a new school year for many Arizona school districts. Parents, children and young adults... Read more

Eden Sunshine Vice President, Realty Executives   There is a conversation that is not taking place in the real estate industry; at least not often and by many. If you... Read more

Written By: P.R. Randy Cooney Publisher, Arizona Journal of Real Estate & Business   On May 5th as in Cinco De Mayo, many from the Arizona real estate industry came... Read more

By Stephanie Monroe Wilson   In  Arizona, Homeowner Associations are governed primarily by two sets of statutes, the condominium statutes, A.R.S. § 33-1201, et. seq., and the planned community statutes,... Read more

George Larsen Co-Founder of Larsen Baker   The Journal interviewed George Larsen, CCIM. George is the Co-Founder of Larsen Baker, the largest commercial real estate owner/developer in Tucson. While the... Read more

P.R. “Randy” Cooney Publisher, Arizona Journal of Real Estate & Business   Over this past holiday season one of our students, Sandy Allen, shared how she had to travel back... Read more

Rocke Andrews President, National Association of Mortgage Professionals   The year 2017 brings many changes to the Arizona mortgage industry. As the economy and real estate market recover and thrive, the... Read more

Paul Ohanian Founder & CEO, Scottsdale Wealth Planning, Inc. I tend to preach the virtues of a globally diversified portfolio. While resisting temptation to use past performance to predict future... Read more

Brad Grannis Real Estate Asset Manager , ASU Foundation For A New American University   As agents and brokers, we all have had to deal with problem commercial properties. You know... Read more

Written by: Larry O. Folks Folks Hess, PLLC   A Step-By-Step Guide to Enforcement of Money Judgments Against a Judgment Debtor’s “Homestead” Property/Residence Under Arizona’s New Laws to Become Effective... Read more

Sarah Richardson Founder and CEO, Tru Realty   Just as it is with many other aspects of the economy in Phoenix, the commercial real estate industry continues on an upward... Read more

Tricia Covert Senior Publisher, Arizona Journal of Real Estate & Business   This Journal issue is focused on ways to attract and retain customers. Simply stated, what motivates people to... Read more

Sarah Richardson Designated Broker, Tru Realty   Residential real estate has experienced a significant amount of change this past decade. There have been seismic shifts in the brokerage landscape, a... Read more

Written By Frank Murray   Bitcoin first developed out of 2008 software and a 2009 white paper published under the pseudonym Satashi Nakamoto. It began operating as a peer-to-peer digital... Read more

Paul Furman President and Owner, President and Owner, AJF Engineering & Inspections Many “fix-and-flip” investors take pride in remodeling projects by using quality materials and licensed contractors, and by making... Read more

P.R. ‘Randy’ Cooney President, The Success Institute As the seminar “Creating Clients for Life” is approaching, I recall some stories of real estate agents who did some extraordinary things on... Read more

Sarah Kirsch Richardson Founder and CEO Tru Realty   Well, we’re here. It’s 2022 and for the second consecutive year, NOAA has forecasted the continuation of persistent drought and below-average... Read more

All real estate licensees play an intricate and important role in the success of Arizona. The Arizona Department of Real Estate (ADRE) is pleased to share metrics – which represent... Read more

Michael Denious Attorney, Stoops, Denious, Wilson & Murray, PLC   Over the past few years, the Arizona Department of Real Estate (ADRE) has issued several “cease and desist orders” against... Read more

Judy Lowe Commissioner, Arizona Department of Real Estate   The Arizona Department of Real Estate (ADRE) approves and oversees real estate schools and educators, including monitoring pre-licensing and continuing education... Read more

Michael Denious Attorney, Stoops, Denious, Wilson & Murray, PLC   One of my primary practice areas is representing real estate agents and developers (whom I refer to collectively as “licensees”... Read more

By Judy Lowe, Commissioner     With a new year ahead, the Arizona Department of Real Estate (ADRE) reviewed the many accomplishments of the last five years and successfully implemented... Read more

Kristin E. Rosan Partner, Madison & Rosan, LLP Attorneys at Law   Advertising is a necessary form of communication for any agent’s business. Agents advertise their services and they advertise... Read more

Jim Hogan Hogan School of Real Estate  If you’ve got some investment dollars sitting in a bank account at low interest rates, maybe it’s time to re-think your investing strategy.... Read more

Beth Sigg Northwest Real Estate Services   Now that you have your real estate license and are busy with buyers and sellers, you’re inevitably asked to locate rentals for clients,... Read more

Tricia Covert Publisher, Arizona Journal of Real Estate & Business     The word contract gives most people thoughts about a long, grueling process that requires tedious review and attention... Read more

Chris Camacho President & CEO Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC)   For those who may not be as familiar with Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC), we actively work to attract... Read more

Randy Helfman   It has been a long week of teaching. While the subject matter is the same, the students change after each 18 chapters complete. Time to meet whole... Read more

By Tricia Covert   As we approach a new year in 2015, it’s common to reflect back on years past. In the real estate industry, it will be more than... Read more

  By: Tricia Covert     As the Arizona School of Real Estate & Business celebrates its 45th anniversary this month, I was looking for someone who could give great... Read more

By Tricia Covert   There have been recent reports in the media about luxury home sales from both a global and national perspective. According to the reports, sales in this... Read more

Brian North Article Written By: Tricia Covert   Over the past decade, the popularity of home television shows has skyrocketed. Top-rated shows such as Flip or Flop, Rehab Addict, Property... Read more

Chris Camacho President & CEO, Greater Phoenix Economic Council   GPEC President & CEO explains how Greater Phoenix builds on its legacy of high-tech success. Chris Camacho, as president &... Read more

Article Written By: Tricia Covert   There are many Valley attractions the real estate community can highlight for visitors and residents that bring out the advantages of living in our... Read more

Charles “Hos” Hoskins, Maricopa County Treasurer Article Written By: Tricia Covert   When we think of an Arizona real estate investor, a specific image may come to mind: someone who... Read more

David Allen Partner Jaburg | Wilk Attorneys at Law   Anyone who watches sports competitions of any type expects an outcome whereby one person or team is deemed to be... Read more

Gregory Barnette Accurate Appraisals 2019 Appraiser of the Year   Luxury real estate is one of the most exciting types of assignments for an appraiser. The craftsmanship and selection of... Read more

Mark Murphy Licensing Manager – Arizona Department of Financial Institutions (AZDFI)   Debra Rudd Appraisal Regulatory Specialist – Arizona Department of Financial Institutions (AZDFI)   Over the past few years,... Read more

Beth Sigg Northwest Real Estate Services   With the advent of HGTV and a plethora of “Fix It and Flip It” shows, there are misconceptions galore regarding how to flip... Read more

John Tomblin Sofvue.com, OfficeAtlas.com, AirwestDrones.com   Appraisers have numerous valuation tools in their cache when it comes to appraising homes. These include the “Sales Comparison Approach,” the “Income Approach,” and... Read more

Written by: Edie Lohmann NFIP Insurance Specialist at FEMA Region IX   The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) implemented congressionally mandated reforms required by the Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act... Read more

Greg Muir Executive Vice President, Arizona Journal of Real Estate & Business    Dear Friends, Can you believe Spring is already here? I hope this first quarter of the new... Read more

By Robert Oglesby   The valuation process to most people outside of the appraisal world is somewhat puzzling.  Often times, a real estate agent will hand an appraiser a Competitive... Read more

By Steve Chader Author of National Best Selling Book “HOLD: How to Find, Buy & Rent Houses for Wealth”   Oftentimes, as agents, we get caught up in closing the... Read more

Jacob Chapman Designated Broker Desert North Realty   There is no question that technology has changed the way people buy and sell homes. A fascinating result of this is the... Read more

Laurie McDonnell Designated Broker, HomeSmart LLC   As a real estate agent, you know the competition is fierce no matter your specialty, but you love every minute of it. Good... Read more

Gary L. Farris Certified Distance Education Instructor Arizona School of Real Estate & Business   For the last several years, Arizona has experienced a significant increase in population growth. In... Read more

Fletcher R. Wilcox Sales Associate Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty 602.648.1230 Fletcher.Wilcox@RussLyon.com   Arizona Cities Make Top the List for Job Recovery Both Purchase Price & Rent Reach New Pinnacles ... Read more

By Christopher J. Charles, Esq.   Confusion has plagued the courts since the M&I Bank v. Mueller[1] decision over whether the anti-deficiency statutes apply to vacant land. Thankfully, the Court... Read more

Commissioner Judy Lowe Arizona Department of Real Estate   Arizona Department of Real Estate (ADRE) recognizes that the caliber of real estate education provided to licensees is crucial in promoting... Read more

Sandra Watson President and CEO, Arizona Commerce Authority   The outlook for Arizona’s economy is looking brighter everyday as our state continues to add new jobs, attract new companies and... Read more

Sandra Watson President and CEO, Arizona Commerce Authority   Arizona celebrated many accomplishments over the past year, and as we move into 2016 our state’s economic outlook is positive. During fiscal... Read more

According to a December 22nd release from the U.S Census Bureau, Arizona finished number five amongst all states in year-over-year numeric population increase.

Steve Zylstria President & CEO, Arizona Technology Council   If you live here, you probably haven’t noticed but Arizona has one of the hottest technology job markets in the country right... Read more

Shamile Botzman- Psy. D, SFR, E-PRO, CCIM Agenty CRE-By Cluff RE   The overall cost of living in the Valley has risen higher than the United States average according to... Read more

By Nikki Krukovsky   Arizona Mortgage Lenders Association (AMLA) was founded in 1958 and was established for its members, by its members. The main reason the association was formed decades... Read more

                                   By John Kobierowski and Thomas Brophy, ABI Multifamily Despite stocks hitting all-time highs,... Read more

Tom Simplot President & CEO, Arizona Multihousing Association   Fifty years ago, the Arizona Multihousing Association (AMA) was formed after a group of apartment operators joined together to promote and advocate... Read more

Debbie Johnson Executive Director   Tourism is one of Arizona’s largest export industries and produces a positive economic cycle of spending, job creation and tax revenue that impacts all 15... Read more

Fletcher Wilcox V.P.  Business Development and Real Estate Analyst Grand Canyon Title Agency fwilcox@gcta.com Founder TheWilcoxReport.com   2021 Results for Single-Family Resale Homes What Time of Year are Home Prices... Read more

Sandra Watson President and CEO, Arizona Commerce Authority     The exact definition of the term “millennials” is disputed. Some say it means those born between 1981 and 1996, others... Read more

Debra Rudd Manager, Real Estate Appraisal Division Arizona Department of Financial Institutions   We live in a time of immediate results. If we are unable to obtain the answers to... Read more

Mark Stapp Professor of Real Estate, Arizona State University   In March 2006, this market was one of the best, the darling of the new homebuilding segment. But that month... Read more

Mark Stapp Professor of Real Estate, Arizona State University   In March 2006, this market was one of the best, the darling of the new homebuilding segment. But that month... Read more

LISA A. ATKINS Commissioner, Arizona State Land Department   In 1910, the U.S. Congress passed the Arizona Enabling Act authorizing the Arizona Territory to prepare for statehood. Included in the... Read more

Debbie Johnson Director, Arizona Office of Tourism   Tourism is an opportunity to present the best of what we have to offer others: our hospitality, unique natural surroundings, accommodations, attractions,... Read more

Thomas Buschatzke Director, Arizona Department of Water Resources   For decades, the state of Arizona’s water policy has rested on a single, basic assumption: That sooner or later, the Big... Read more

Mark Murphy Licensing Manager, Arizona Department of Financial Institutions (AZDFI) The Mortgage Lending Division of the Arizona Department of Financial Institutions (AZDFI) currently regulates 397 Mortgage Brokers, 69 Commercial Mortgage... Read more

Steve Zylstra CEO, Arizona Technology Council Arizona has become a hotspot for the Internet of Things (IoT), the interconnection of computers and devices embedded in everyday objects that send and... Read more

Sarah Kirsch Richardson Founder and CEO Tru Realty   As the residential real estate market continues to boom, you might be surprised to learn that the commercial real estate market,... Read more

Christopher J. Charles, Esq. Andy G. Anderson Provident Law   In many markets, consumers and employees, alike, hunger for purpose-driven companies committed to socially and environmentally responsible business practices. Prior... Read more

Sarah Kirsch Richardson Founder and CEO Tru Realty There’s no denying it, water has become an increasingly hot topic in recent years, and even more so with the announcement in... Read more

Written by: Matt Consalvo CEO, Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service, Inc. (ARMLS)   Many subscribers would be surprised to know that Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service, Inc. (ARMLS) is one... Read more

  Artificial intelligence (AI) is a machine’s ability to solve problems by learning over time, similar to the way a brain processes information when making a decision. The term was... Read more

Jamie Wagner Founder, “The Assistant”   Movin’ on . . . Have you noticed lately how many people, from all walks of life, are reevaluating their plans for the future... Read more

By Brad Huss, E.A., CFP   One of the unfortunate realities in today’s America is the risk posed to both businesses and individuals by the threat of litigation. The National... Read more

By Michael T. Denious Often in the course of a real estate transaction, the named buyer under the purchase agreement will seek to assign its rights as buyer to another... Read more

Nate Hoelzen President, Arizona Journal of Real Estate & Business  Dear Readers, This month, we reflect on the intrinsic value of change. For many, “change” is a word that brings... Read more

Greg Muir Interim School Director, Arizona Journal of Real Estate & Business    Dear friends,   I hope you all have enjoyed summer and the fun vacations and activities that... Read more

Greg Muir Executive Vice President, Arizona Journal of Real Estate & Business    Dear Friends, I hope you all have been staying safe and healthy amidst everything going on in... Read more

Emily Soccorsy Founder/Brand Strategist, EmJoy, Inc.   In the 21st century, the single most important quality of every brand large and small is its authenticity. Why? The purpose of branding is... Read more

Laura Kelly Mance CRB, REALTOR®/President Long Realty   We’ve all heard it. “In this market, a listing is a guaranteed sale.” When demand exceeds inventory it certainly feels easy, but... Read more

By: Christopher J. Charles, Esq. & special guest Scott Burns, Esq.   It has been famously said that “with great power comes great responsibility.”  This is especially true for REALTORS®... Read more

Patrick Lewis Designated Broker Realty Executives     First, I have to give a huge thank you to Randy Cooney for his leadership, friendship, and mentorship these last four years.... Read more

By Carol Perry   John C. Maxwell, an famous motivational leader with over 60 books in circulation says, “If you want to succeed, you must learn how to connect with... Read more

Suzanne Fuqua eXp   There is so much information available for social media marketing. Figuring out where to begin could be a daunting task, but it doesn’t have to be.... Read more

Russ Scheetz Founder and Owner, Open House Hunters   When it comes to real estate lead generation and prospecting the question becomes: “Has generating leads for new real estate business... Read more

Written by: David Allen Patners in the Phoenix Law Firm, Jaburg & Wilk   There are seemingly two types of people who live in houses or condominiums that are subject... Read more

Suzanne Fuqua eXp   Arizona is in the middle of economic growth with many large companies moving or expanding their operations to our sunny state. With this growth in our... Read more

Written By: Judy Houston     The promotion of a residential listing has seen many changes and variations in the last decade. Now, there are numerous ways to do it... Read more

Terry Kass Owner | Designated Broker, GPCI Multifamily & Land Development   If there’s one crucial lesson you should learn early as a broker in multifamily brokerage, it’s the importance... Read more

Steve Zylstra President and CEO, Arizona Technology Council   Traditionally, doing a deal in real estate has meant the parties and their agents succumbed to signing a sea of documents... Read more

Paul Ohanian Founder & CEO, Scottsdale Wealth Planning Inc.   I have been watching the sharp rise in the market value of bitcoins over past months with cautious curiosity and... Read more

Steve Zylstra President and CEO, Arizona Technology Council   The financial technology (Fintech) sector is among the most promising and fastest growing in today’s technology landscape. More than $50 billion... Read more

Michael Denious Stoops, Denious, Wilson & Murray, PLC   This article explores what are referred to as “Broker Cooperation Agreements” under A.R.S. § 32-2163. In most cases it is necessary... Read more

Pamela Barker President, Genesis Strategic Planning, Inc   Wealth building through real estate continues to bring results for those who choose to participate. Studies show that home equity is a large... Read more

Sarah Kirsch Richardson Tru Realty   Working as a team in real estate can be highly profitable and a rewarding experience as you help others grow professionally. If you’re at... Read more

Dr. Sybil Francis Executive Director, Center for the Future of Arizona   When the Center for the Future of Arizona (CFA) was established in 2002, it was a time of... Read more

Suzanne Fuqua eXp   Building relationships is about developing your SOI, or your “sphere of influence.” You will want to start by creating a database from your cell phone. Those... Read more

Chris Bianco Weichert Realtors   For many new investors the whole concept of real estate investments can be intimidating, even for the most basic business plan. Building a team of... Read more

Written by: Mike Denious Certified Real Estate Specialist Attorney, Stoops, Denious, Wilson & Murray, PLC   BROKER ENTITIES Real estate brokers may conduct business as a self-employed broker (sole proprietorship),... Read more

Terry Kass Associate Broker, REIM   The Phoenix metro area has experienced ten consecutive years of overall positively trending metrics including property appreciation, increasing rents and record sales driven by... Read more

By Jeff Young   I receive on an ongoing question: “Can I work and still collect social security?” The question really should be: “Is there a penalty on social security... Read more

By Christopher J. Charles, Esq.   If drone manufacturers have it their way, drones will soon be as commonplace as iPhones. Domino’s wants to use drones to deliver pizzas; Amazon... Read more

John Lim Founder & CEO, linknexus   There has been a raging debate about mobile consumers and whether or not they are addicted to their phones. This isn’t surprising, since... Read more

Dean Wegner Guardian Mortgage   There are many career opportunities that exist within the real estate industry outside of a typical real estate agent role. Each job plays a key... Read more

Michael Denious Attorney, Stoops, Denious, Wilson & Murray, PLC   In my last several articles, I have focused on the regulatory agency that is near and dear to every real... Read more

By Thomas Stoops   House Bill 2018 relating to deeds of trust and mortgages specifies changes to the anti-deficiency protections for consumers which substantially narrow those protections.  As of December 31,... Read more

Thomas A. Stoops Stoops, Denious, Wilson & Murray, PLC   House Bill 2018 relating to deeds of trust and mortgages specifies changes to the anti-deficiency protections for consumers which substantially... Read more

Jerry Weissberg President, Hondros Family of Companies   Over the years, I’ve sent this Thanksgiving note (by Mitch Albom – below) to colleagues, family and friends. I always receive numerous... Read more

  Christopher J. Charles, Esq. Partner, Provident Law    Co-writer Andy Anderson, Esq.            Attorney, Provident Law              Societies have conceived... Read more

Tricia Covert Publisher, Arizona Journal of Real Estate & Business   The status of the home market continues to be at the forefront of conversations for people both inside and outside... Read more

Christopher J. Charles, Esq. Founder, Provident Law   Just like the ancient feudal lords, commercial landlords today have considerable rights and remedies if a tenant defaults. Two chief examples include... Read more

Deb Prevost, Director of Education, ASREB You want to get your real estate license, but don’t know the best way to prepare. You can choose between classroom or online real... Read more

Diana Brandt Founder, Arizona Foodie   As a new year starts, the Phoenix metro food scene begins to rock and roll. Over the past few years, I’ve been fortunate enough... Read more

David Allen Partner, Jaburg|Wilk Attorneys at Law   One of the most basic real estate laws, which all agents have drilled into them from the time that they first start... Read more

Written by Erik Peterson   Commercial design over the years has adapted to trends in the industry, be that good or bad. I believe we’re seeing a very positive trend... Read more

Beth Sigg Northwest Real Estate Services   Usually, a commercial appraisal assignment is ordered by a lender after the proposed project has been designed, possibly platted, with needed zoning changes.... Read more

By: Christopher J. Charles, Esq.   Along with snow in the Valley and home-town favorite Phil Michelson’s third victory at the Phoenix Open, 2013 has also ushered in an increase... Read more

  By Michael  Farrar   The Greater Phoenix office market is on an upswing with vacancies trending lower, rents inching higher and businesses adding more staff.  The market continues to... Read more

George Bliss & Joan Krueger Principal & Director, Bliss Realty & Investment     Real estate investing is an old and cherished method of moving real estate.  Investors exist in... Read more

By Michael T. Denious   Commercial lease agreements typically contain a provision that conditions the tenant’s right to assign or sublet upon the landlord’s consent.  A fairly typical example would... Read more

David Allen Partner, Jaburg | Wilk Attorneys at Law   Until recently, many commercial landlords and tenants had never heard of the term “force majeure,” and even if they had,... Read more

Bob Mulhern Commercial Managing Director Of The Year 2015   Why did you choose a career as a commercial leader? I chose commercial real estate because it provides the opportunity... Read more

Rocke Andrews President, National Association of Mortgage Brokers   Commercial mortgages in Arizona avoided much of the publicity and outcry of their residential brethren. However, it was clear to see plenty... Read more

Mike Haenal Commercial Real Estate Broker Of The Year 2015   Why did you choose a career as a commercial real estate broker? I knew I didn’t want to continue... Read more

Joyce C. Grossman, AZED Pro Executive Director, Arizona Association for Economic Development With Sara Wheatcroft Sr. Marketing & Proposal Specialist, Logan Simpson   Demand for commercial and office space spiked... Read more

Bryon R. Carney Market Leader, Cushman & Wakefield   I am a huge fan of the Arizona Cardinals. I’ve been a season ticket holder since they moved to Arizona in... Read more

Ari Spiro, CEO and Founder  ORION Real Estate Investments     Real estate sales is one of the largest and oldest industries and professions in the world.  The “tried and... Read more

Timothy Lawless President, National Association of Industrial and Office Properties (NAIOP) – AZ   The commercial real estate industry in Arizona recognizes demand for energy-efficient office and industrial space. As a... Read more

Molly Carson Vice President, Development Ryan Companies US, Inc.   Some believe there are global and domestic issues to be concerned about in 2016 and the not so distant future:... Read more

Tom Johnston Senior Managing Director,Savills Studley 2015 NAIOP Chairman   The Arizona Chapter of NAIOP is the ninth largest business trade association in Arizona and one of the largest commercial... Read more

Suzanne Kinney President & CEO, NAIOP Arizona   The Internet. Big data. Virtual reality. Machine learning. Blockchain. Crowdfunding In the past, these technology terms were not part of the vernacular... Read more

Jennifer Farino Regional Director of Analytics, Xceligent   The Phoenix Metro commercial real estate market continues to follow its own trends from the rest of the nation, as it makes its... Read more

Paul Andrews Senior Vice President, Cresa Phoenix   There is a sea-change that has been slowly evolving in Phoenix metro and the U.S. with respect to the “Class A” office workspace... Read more

    Beth Harmon-Vaughan, PH.D., FIIDA, LEED, AP In the highly competitive 2017 real estate market, landlords are positioning new buildings and repositioning existing building stock to meet market demand... Read more

John Mijac, Managing Broker Long Realty Foothills Office   This message is antithetical to its medium… “What?” You ask. Follow along and I’ll explain, but be patient, if you can.... Read more

Tricia Covert Editor, Arizona Journal of Real Estate & Business Marketing Manager, Arizona School of Real Estate & Business   The positive direction in the Arizona real estate market has... Read more

By Victor Butschek   Condominium sales have become very prominent over the years in the Phoenix area, but they present a set of circumstances that are unique. Are you “up”... Read more

Written by Christopher J. Charles, Esq.   The general rule is that the forgiveness of debt is a taxable event.  26 U.S.C. § 61(a)(12).  Debt forgiveness is included within the... Read more

Written by: Larry Seratt President, Serco Contracting, Inc.   Like many areas of real estate, the construction market took a downward dive during the 2008 recession. Having been in the... Read more

Jeff Fleetham Director, Registrar of Contractors   In the state of Arizona, real estate agents are licensed to better protect the public; the same holds true for contractors. An individual... Read more

Sarah Richardson Principal/ Designated Broker, Tru Realty   Greater Phoenix has come a long way from its humble roots as a farm town, established in 1881. If you’re not from... Read more

Nate Hoelzen President, Arizona School of Real Estate & Businsess   House flipping in the United States is becoming popular again, but one key to succeeding in this endeavor is... Read more

Laura Kelly Mance CRB, REALTOR® / President Long Realty   Rather than step outside of my area of expertise and discuss property management, I’m going to stick with a topic... Read more

By Christopher J. Charles, Esq.   Every now and then REALTORS® are faced with a tough decision when their client cancels a listing or a purchase contract. Should REALTORS® extend... Read more

By Thomas A. Stoops   In the case of Pete Span v. Maricopa County Treasurer et al. in which we represented Mr. Span the Court of Appeals reversed a grant... Read more

Thomas A. Stoops Stoops, Denious, Wilson & Murray, PLC   There is some controversy in Arizona about the date of valuation for owner’s policies and lender’s policies on title insurance.... Read more

Christopher J. Charles, Esq. Provident Law   The Maricopa County Superior Court recently ruled in favor of Provident Law’s client and found that Arizona’s provisional remedies statutes, A.R.S. §§ 12-1521... Read more

David Allen Partner, Jaburg|Wilk Attorneys at Law   Both real estate professionals and laypersons oftentimes are confused by the differences between covenants and conditions. In its simplest terms, a “covenant”... Read more

Chris Bianco Weichert Realtors   It used to be that people would look in the local newspaper to find an apartment or home to rent. Now, the place to go... Read more

Javier Benson Senior Vice President, RealtyShares   Real estate crowdfunding has had an effect in cities of all sizes throughout the nation by harnessing technology to reshape project financing. With... Read more

Kristin E. Rosan Partner, Madison & Rosan, LLP Attorneys at Law   In reviewing a real estate purchase contract today for a client, I realized that this simple lesson equates... Read more

Kristin E. Rosan Partner, Madison & Rosan, LLP Attorneys at Law     A short-term lease is generally a lease that can be performed in six months or less or... Read more

Nate Hoelzen President, Arizona Journal of Real Estate & Business  Dear Readers, On behalf of everyone at Arizona School of Real Estate & Business, season’s greetings to you and your... Read more

Greg Muir Executive Vice President, Arizona Journal of Real Estate & Business    Dear friends, Can you believe we’re already nearly through another year? ‘Tis the season of giving and... Read more

Christopher J. Charles, Esq. and Philip A. Overcash, Esq. Attorneys, Provident Law Legal disputes over property can take various forms. In most cases in which such disputes arise, especially with... Read more

Charles “Hos” Hoskins Retired Maricopa County Treasurer   The next delinquent property tax lien auction for Maricopa County will be on February 5, 2019 for the 2017 tax year. A... Read more

  Sandy Gordon, FASID, LEED AP  Past Chair National Board of Directors 2017 National Association of Interior Designers   “There is nothing more important than a good, safe, secure home”... Read more

Debbie Johnson Director, Arizona Office of Tourism   The results speak for themselves: marketing Arizona as a vibrant travel and tourism destination drives our state’s economy. It’s the only industry producing... Read more

Phil Sexton Sibbach Team – eXp Realty   “PBTI” – People Believe The Internet Have you ever heard this phrase before? In today’s day and age, this statement has never... Read more

Diana Brandt Founder, Arizona Foodie   Dining in Arizona is growing in leaps and bounds. As a professional in the real estate industry, it’s important to be a neighborhood expert. That... Read more

By Judy Houston   Real Estate requires complete focus on DISCLOUSRE — from beginning to end of each transaction.  Recently, a judge from Phoenix Superior Court attended three of my... Read more

By Judy Houston   Real Estate requires complete focus on DISCLOUSRE — from beginning to end of each transaction. Recently, a judge from Phoenix Superior Court attended three of my... Read more

Cindi Acker-Hein Creative Strategist, Ninety-Nine Hats   It’s no secret that millennials are the dominant voice in today’s economy. Born between the early 1980s and early 2000s, millennials have replaced... Read more

David Allen Partner Jaburg | Wilk Attorneys at Law   As any parent with more than one child can attest, most people, including not only children but also adults, believe... Read more

David Allen Partner, Jaburg | Wilk Attorneys at Law   A basic truth about contracts is that once the contracting parties have come to a meeting of their minds regarding... Read more

David Allen Partner, Jaburg|Wilk Attorneys at Law   Found within the countless laws governing commercial transactions are many traps for the unwary. One such “trap” is found in the law... Read more

Adam Bauer Vice President of Marketing Operations HomeSmart International   What is your brand right now? I’m not speaking hypothetically—I mean really right now. How would people describe your brand?... Read more

Jacob Chapman Desert North Realty 2019 Designated Broker of the Year   There are many trends in our industry that we talk about daily. For example, the effect of low... Read more

David Allen Partner Jaburg | Wilk Attorneys at Law   Most people understand that there are two totally distinct types of legal “cases,” each governed by their own set of... Read more

Greg Hague Founder & CEO, Maverick Strategy Coaching   Last week I attended an event with a fascinating collection of successful entrepreneurs from a diverse range of industries. One of the... Read more

Laura Kelly Mance CRB, REALTOR® / President Long Realty   Well, I tried. When I learned that water was to be the theme for this issue I started reading articles... Read more

David L. Allen Partner, Jaburg & Wilk   A “Dragnet Clause” in a Deed of Trust is a provision that states that the Deed of Trust secures any and all future... Read more

Tricia Covert Publisher Arizona Journal of Real Estate & Business   Many tools come to mind when looking at new and innovative services available to the real estate industry: video,... Read more

Paul Ohanian Scottsdale Wealth Planning   In the course of my business working with high-net-worth families, I have been exploring solutions for clients who are planning to sell their commercial... Read more

By Stephanie Monroe Wilson Most purchasers of residential or commercial land believe that within certain limits, they can use the land for whatever purpose they desire. One restriction purchasers may... Read more

Liz Dominguez Associate Content Editor RISMedia, Inc., Real Estate Magazine   The latest Urban Land Institute (ULI) Real Estate Economic Forecast predicts modest fluctuations across the board for 27 economic/real... Read more

Sandra Watson President and CEO Arizona Commerce Authority   Spring is an exciting time in Arizona, as thousands of visitors make their annual pilgrimage to the Valley to take in... Read more

Sandra Watson CEO – Arizona Commerce Authority   As I write this, a fifth-generation wireless network, known as 5G, is making its worldwide debut at the Winter Olympics in South... Read more

Sandra Watson President and CEO Arizona Commerce Authority   If you’ve been reading the headlines, you know we have incredible momentum in Arizona right now. Our economy is growing and... Read more

CHRIS CAMACHO CEO & President, Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC)   The Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC) formed nearly 30 years ago. Since that time it has been working on... Read more

Sandra Watson President and CEO, Arizona Commerce Authority   Millions of people love Arizona and choose to live here. The Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) wants to know why. To discover what... Read more

Chris Camacho President & CEO, Greater Phoenix Economic Council   This November, regional and state leaders gathered to share the announcement that ADP — a global provider of human capital... Read more

Sandra Watson President & CEO, Arizona Commerce Authority   Arizona is known for our spirit of opportunity and with Governor Ducey’s leadership we are getting things done! Our state continues... Read more

Jeff Sibbach The Sibbach Team, eXp Realty   Phil Sexton The Sibbach Team, eXp Realty Managing a team within a brokerage means taking on a significant amount of responsibility. It’s... Read more

Lin Leclair, EA President, National Association of Tax Professionals, Arizona Chapter   Two new tax laws signed into legislation in 2016 by Arizona Governor Doug Ducey increased and expanded Arizona’s... Read more

Michael Denious Stoops, Denious, Wilson & Murray, PLC   Broker Entities Real estate brokers may conduct business as a self-employed broker (sole proprietorship), corporation, general or limited partnership, a limited... Read more

David Allen Partner, Jaburg | Wilk Attorneys at Law   Most anybody who works in real estate knows what a mortgage is. Simply stated, a mortgage is a lien against... Read more

David Allen Partner, Jaburg & Wilk   All real estate professionals and investors are familiar with the concept of the priority of liens. As a general rule, when there are multiple... Read more

Eden Sunshine Vice President Realty Executive   Aside from the occasional extreme optimist, in over 20 years involved in the real estate industry I have never once heard anyone say,... Read more

Pablo Garcia Recruiter / Agent – Partnerships Homie When I initially decided to make the jump to a career in real estate, I had a different picture of what my... Read more

Jacob Chapman Designated Broker Desert North Realty   Setting the appropriate expectations with your clients will overwhelmingly increase your chances of a successful closing and save you an incredible amount... Read more

By M. Faye Humphrey   Will you say Fact or Fiction to the following common real estate beliefs about residential renting/leasing? 1. As the Tenant, I can have anyone I... Read more

Nate Hoelzen President, Arizona Journal of Real Estate & Business  Dear Readers, I hope you all enjoyed a successful first month of 2019. If you’re still studying up from our... Read more

Greg Muir Executive Vice President, Arizona Journal of Real Estate & Business    Dear Friends, Welcome to the second month of the new decade! Are you making positive progress toward... Read more

Written by: Roy Morris Professional Valuation Services Appraisal Educator, Arizona School of Real Estate & Business   The revised FHA Single Family Housing Policy Handbook (SF Handbook; HUD Handbook 4000.1)... Read more

P.R. ‘Randy’ Cooney Arizona School of Real Estate & Business   In the spring of 2009, I received a phone call from Austin, Texas. On other line was the executive... Read more

Brad Huss Certified Financial Planner, Brad Huss & Associates   It’s hard to believe another year has come and gone – with a new year comes the task of filing your... Read more

Michael Bennett CEO/Owner, B.E. Lending   The last six-plus months have been filled with all kinds of challenges in the world including a worldwide pandemic, market volatility, and historic job... Read more

Michael Bennett CEO/Owner, B.E. Lending   For the majority of those obtaining real estate financing during the current COVID-19 pandemic, the result has likely either been quite positive, utterly negative,... Read more

Brad Sensenbach Tierra Antigua Realty 520-544-2335 BradSensenbach@TierraAntigua.net   Action is what inspires motivation — so as you read this, keep in mind that our goal is to motivate you into taking... Read more

Laura Kelly Mance CRB, REALTOR®/President Long Realty   By studying history, we can build on former discoveries rather than starting from scratch and we can avoid repeating mistakes. Looking back... Read more

Adapted from Arizona Journal of Real Estate & Business, December 2013 issue

Alan Langston Executive Director, Arizona Real Estate Investors Association     Nobody knows an exact count, but there is a rather large number of Realtors® who also invest in real estate.... Read more

DOUG HOPKINS Realty Executives Doughopkins.com   So you love real estate and want to fix and flip properties like you hear about and see on tv and make a boat... Read more

Charles Tassell,  Chief Operating Officer, National Real Estate Investors Association     Fix and Flips have gone mainstream nationwide. In fact, the HGTV crowd has spawned a new wave of... Read more

Isaac Kahn Co-Founder, Palmyra Development Co.   Any experienced fix and flip investor will agree that selecting the proper criteria for the flips you’re looking to perform is a crucial first... Read more

Sarah Kirsch Richardson Principal/Designated Broker, Tru Realty   Having lived and flipped through the post-2008 market crash, I can say that the fix-and-flip market has evolved. Looking back to 2010,... Read more

Michael Bennett CEO/Owner, B.E. Lending   Flipping houses looks like so much fun on HGTV, and it seems so attainable…until you start to think about financing. Sure, flipping is a... Read more

Diana Brandt Founder, Arizona Foodie   All over the Valley restaurants are popping up and giving us reason to head out of the kitchen and into their dining rooms. This is... Read more

By Christopher J. Charles, Esq.   Anytime a foreign investor sells real estate in America, FIRPTA is triggered.  This issue rarely arose in recent history. But due to the high... Read more

By Douglas Kingston   Sales of U.S. real estate owned by foreigners creates special tax considerations. U.S. or foreign buyers who purchase from foreign sellers should take note of tax... Read more

Christopher J. Charles, Esq. Founder and Managing Partner, Provident Law Anytime a foreign investor sells real estate in America, FIRPTA1 is triggered and the buyer/escrow agent is required to withhold... Read more

Shane Tschida Real Estate Intelligent Marketing (REIM)   Ivan Elosegui Real Estate Intelligent Marketing (REIM) If you’re active in the property management and leasing field, it’s likely you’ve noticed what... Read more

Eden Sunshine Vice President, Realty Executives   In last year’s Luxury addition of the ASREB Journal, I wrote about How to Fast Track and Become an Authority and Expert in... Read more

HOW REAL ESTATE AGENTS CAN HANDLE DISCLOSURE DISPUTES TO KEEP CLIENTS HAPPY AND TRIGGER MORE REFERRALS Written by Columnist: Samuel Doncaster   I feel a ton of empathy for salespeople... Read more

Written by Columnist: Samuel Doncaster   Any real estate licensee will encounter clients wondering whether a condition in their property should have been disclosed. And the tough part of answering... Read more

Written by Columnist: Samuel Doncaster   One of the number of common misconceptions I’ve seen handling real estate fraud cases relates to the duty to disclose past defects on a... Read more

Most buyers facing disclosure issues turn to their own agent first.

Written by Columnist: Samuel Doncaster   Any business coach will tell you that referrals are the best source of new business. And the best two ways to get referrals are... Read more

Written by Columnist: Samuel Doncaster   One of the number of common misconceptions I’ve seen handling real estate fraud cases relates to the duty to disclose past defects on a... Read more

Written by Columnist: Samuel Doncaster   One of the most common problems I see Realtors® facing is trying to evaluate a SPDS with hindsight. Your client contacts you about an... Read more

Written by Columnist: Samuel Doncaster   I feel a ton of empathy for salespeople who find themselves stuck in the middle of a buyer-seller disclosure dispute. The situation is inherently... Read more

Written by Columnist: Samuel Doncaster   Would you be willing to make 16 phone calls to a prior client in order to get an additional listing? These would generally be... Read more

Written by Columnist: Samuel Doncaster   In SPDS fraud cases, one of the most common concerns I hear from buyers is whether they can win if the Seller claims he... Read more

Written by Columnist: Samuel Doncaster   When non-disclosure cases go to trial, the buyer is often entitled to more than simply being made whole.  He’s entitled to punitive damages, if... Read more

Written by Columnist: Samuel Doncaster   Arizona’s disclosure requirement is broad enough that most real estate transactions include some form of non-disclosure liability. Sometimes sellers give into the temptation to... Read more

Written by Columnist: Samuel Doncaster   Arizona’s disclosure requirement is broad enough that most real estate transactions include some form of non-disclosure liability. Sometimes sellers give into the temptation to... Read more

Written by Columnist: Samuel Doncaster   One of the most common questions I get from Buyers dealing with disclosure problems is whether it’s worth it to pursue the Seller. In... Read more

Written by Columnist: Samuel Doncaster   Think about the last time a client contacted you with a concern about disclosure. How much better would it have gone if you could... Read more

Written by Columnist: Samuel Doncaster   This article is designed to help you protect your clients from fraud. Protecting your clients in the way I recommend will also get you... Read more

Written by Columnist: Samuel Doncaster   Any real estate licensee will encounter clients wondering whether a condition in their property should have been disclosed.  And the tough part of answering... Read more

Written by Columnist: Samuel Doncaster   One of the most common errors people make when handling disclosure disputes is getting the initial notice wrong. The Arizona Association of Realtors Residential... Read more

Samuel Doncaster Luxury buyers have the most to lose when they encounter real estate fraud. And it goes far beyond the simple fact that they paid a higher purchase price.... Read more

Written by Columnist: Samuel Doncaster   When you find out your seller has been accused of non-disclosure, you may be understandably worried. You may find yourself replaying key moments from... Read more

Written by Columnist: Samuel Doncaster   I feel a ton of empathy for salespeople who find themselves stuck in the middle of a buyer-seller disclosure dispute. The situation is inherently... Read more

Written by Columnist: Samuel Doncaster   “Within every adversity is an equal or greater benefit. Within every problem is an opportunity. Even in the knocks of life, we can find... Read more

Written by Columnist: Samuel Doncaster   One of the most common questions I get from buyers discovering a material seller non-disclosure or false disclosure is what they can do about... Read more

Written by Columnist: Samuel Doncaster   Any real estate licensee will encounter clients wondering whether a condition in their property should have been disclosed. And the tough part of answering... Read more

Written by Columnist: Samuel Doncaster   “Should that have been disclosed?” It’s a question that real estate licensees often hear when they’re following up with clients after a closing. In... Read more

Eden Sunshine Vice President Realty Executive   In the last 12 months we have seen a massive influx of new agents entering the real estate market here in Phoenix. Concurrently,... Read more

Written by: P.R. ‘Randy’ Cooney Publisher, Arizona Journal of Real Estate & Business   On the weekend of July 31, 2015, I loaded up three of my grand kids with... Read more

Doug Bruhnke CEO/Founder, Global Chamber®   With 85 percent of business growth happening outside of the U.S., and 99.7 percent of new business outside Arizona, more companies and communities are... Read more

March 7, 2018 – PHOENIX – Governor Doug Ducey today announced appointments to the Arizona Cybersecurity Team (ACT). Members of the team represent a diverse group of experts from state,... Read more

By P.R. “Randy” Cooney Publisher of the Arizona Journal of Real Estate & Business   It’s a Tuesday morning of Thanksgiving week and the year is 1989. I’m a Broker... Read more

Bob Mulhern Senior Managing Director, Colliers International   The Greater Phoenix commercial real estate market has continued to strengthen in 2017, although the pace of improvement has generally slowed. The... Read more

Chris Camacho President and CEO, Greater Phoenix Economic Council   Growth is nothing new to the Greater Phoenix market. For decades, the region has led the nation in population growth.... Read more

Connor Sabanosh Silverleaf Realty 2019 Residential Real Estate Rookie of the Year   The world of real estate has seen some massive changes in the way business has been conducted... Read more

Fletcher R. Wilcox Sales Associate Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty 602.648.1230 Fletcher.Wilcox@RussLyon.com   Historic Mortgage Rates Purchase Price Drops Rents Hold Steady Arizona Economy Update   August Single Family Resale... Read more

  What is a Mortgage Buydown? Negotiate Maximum Seller Concessions by Loan Type The Market Shift Continues Fletcher R. Wilcox Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty 602.648.1230 Fletcher.Wilcox@RussLyon.com                The Mortgage... Read more

Fletcher Wilcox Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Real Estate fletchw@cox.net Founder TheWilcoxReport.com   Arizona Gains Back All Jobs Lost in 2021 and Then Some! Results for January 2022 What Buyers Should... Read more

Fletcher Wilcox V.P.  Business Development and Real Estate Analyst Grand Canyon Title Agency fwilcox@gcta.com Founder TheWilcoxReport.com   Purchase Price and Monthly Rent Rise Again but Monthly Increases Slow Down The... Read more

Fletcher Wilcox Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Real Estate fletchw@cox.net Founder TheWilcoxReport.com   Arizona Gains Back All Jobs Lost in 2021 and Then Some! Results for January 2022 What Buyers Should... Read more

Fletcher Wilcox V.P.  Business Development and Real Estate Analyst Grand Canyon Title Agency fwilcox@gcta.com Founder TheWilcoxReport.com   Overall Purchase Price Index Stalls Rents Slightly Increase September Sales Up — September... Read more

Fletcher Wilcox V.P.  Business Development and Real Estate Analyst Grand Canyon Title Agency Among all Cities in U.S. Phoenix Number One and Mesa Number 8 Purchase Price Increases for Thirteenth... Read more

Fletcher R. Wilcox Sales Associate Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty 602.648.1230 Fletcher.Wilcox@RussLyon.com                Number of Seller Concessions Goes Way Up! Get Ready for the Influx of Buyers Overall Median Purchase... Read more

Fletcher R. Wilcox Sales Associate Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty 602.648.1230 Fletcher.Wilcox@RussLyon.com   Market Shift = More Opportunities for Buyers  Inventory Increases as Mortgage Rates Increase Overall Purchase Price Dips... Read more

Fletcher Wilcox Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Real Estate fletchw@cox.net Founder TheWilcoxReport.com   Maricopa County Number One County for Increase in Population Major Counties with Decreasing Populations Greater Phoenix Median Purchase... Read more

Fletcher Wilcox V.P.  Business Development and Real Estate Analyst Grand Canyon Title Agency fwilcox@gcta.com Founder TheWilcoxReport.com   Purchase Price Reaches New High Monthly Rents Slightly Decrease 2022 Forecast for 30... Read more

Fletcher R. Wilcox Author of The Wilcox Report, REALTOR Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty 602.648.1230 Fletcher.Wilcox@RussLyon.com                October 2022 Single-Family Resale Results for Greater Phoenix Unless otherwise mentioned, the following... Read more

Fletcher Wilcox V.P.  Business Development and Real Estate Analyst Grand Canyon Title Agency fwilcox@gcta.com Founder TheWilcoxReport.com   Big Monthly Purchase Price Gains Come to A Halt. Purchase Price Goes Flat... Read more

Fletcher R. Wilcox Sales Associate Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty 602.648.1230 Fletcher.Wilcox@RussLyon.com   Greater Phoenix Residential Market Purchase Price Goes Down Monthly Rent Goes Up Arizona Economy Update Arizona Economy... Read more

Fletcher Wilcox Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Real Estate fletchw@cox.net Founder TheWilcoxReport.com   Explosive Job Growth Fuels Higher Home Prices New Record: April Purchase Price $522,000 Monthly Rent $520 Higher Than... Read more

FLETCHER R. WILCOX V.P.  Business Development and Real Estate Analyst Grand Canyon Title Agency Author of The Wilcox Report 602.648.1230 fwilcox@gcta.com Founder TheWilcoxReport.com Buyers Are Paying More — Getting Less... Read more

FLETCHER R. WILCOX V.P.  Business Development and Real Estate Analyst Grand Canyon Title Agency Author of The Wilcox Report 602.648.1230 fwilcox@gcta.com Founder TheWilcoxReport.com Median Purchase Price Explodes Great Month for... Read more

FLETCHER R. WILCOX V.P.  Business Development and Real Estate Analyst Grand Canyon Title Agency Author of The Wilcox Report 602.648.1230 fwilcox@gcta.com Founder TheWilcoxReport.com What Do You Think Went Up and... Read more

FLETCHER R. WILCOX V.P.  Business Development and Real Estate Analyst Grand Canyon Title Agency Author of The Wilcox Report 602.648.1230 fwilcox@gcta.com Founder TheWilcoxReport.com Why Are Sales Near Record Highs While... Read more

FLETCHER R. WILCOX V.P.  Business Development and Real Estate Analyst Grand Canyon Title Agency Author of The Wilcox Report 602.648.1230 fwilcox@gcta.com Founder TheWilcoxReport.com Supply of Buyers Not Ending Soon Twelfth... Read more

Written by: Christopher J. Charles, Esq. Founder and Managing Partner of Provident Law, PLLC   Pigs get fat and hogs get slaughtered. That is why hard-money lenders should avoid seeking... Read more

P.R. Randy Cooney President of the Success Institute / Designated Broker Realty Executives yoursuccessinstitute.com 602-370-7170   Serving as a Designated Broker for a large Brokerage that processes thousands upon thousands... Read more

Christopher J. Charles, Esq. Founder & Partner, Provident Law     Successful REALTORS® understand that satisfied clients are the best sources for referrals.  Delivering unexpected value to buyers and sellers... Read more

By: Kara Nicholls There are many unique aspects to buying and selling registered historic homes or any building that is in a historic district. Not understanding the nuances and legal... Read more

Andy Griffin Co-founder, The District PHX Could luxurious living be defined by the quiet neighborhood walk of the dog, glass of wine in hand? Can it be the window view... Read more

Written by: Denise Holliday, Esq. Attorney, Hull, Holliday & Holliday PLC   When people first move into a neighborhood with a Homeowner’s Association (“HOA”), they will likely read the Covenants, Conditions... Read more

Augustus H. Shaw IV Shaw & Lines, LLC   Many of the questions submitted to me regard how a HOA may enforce the Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CC&Rs). As such,... Read more

Steve Chader Author of a #1 National Best Seller HOLD   As President Franklin Roosevelt once declared: “Real estate cannot be lost or stolen, nor can it be carried away.... Read more

Mike Brandly President, Brandly & Associates, Inc.   Most people may not be aware that auctioneering and real estate work hand-in-hand. In fact, over 50 percent of all auctioneers across the... Read more

Currently, there are many people across Arizona with steady jobs and good credit, but can’t afford a down payment on a new home. A new program called Home Plus operated... Read more

By Christopher J. Charles, Esq.   Generally speaking, the federal government’s loan modification program has been a bust. The U.S. Department of Treasury launched the Home Affordable Modification Program (“HAMP”)... Read more

Beth Sigg Northwest Real Estate Services   One of the hottest topics is the roll-out by Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and AMC’s of hybrid appraisals and bifurcated products. These have... Read more

Suzanne Fuqua eXp   Fixing and flipping homes seems like a simple way to make a large profit. However, it isn’t as easy as it looks, and it can still... Read more

Steve Zylstra President and Ceo, Arizona Technology Council   As we continue to transfer more information to the internet, it’s critical to prioritize cybersecurity. The news headlines continue to remind... Read more

David Allen Partner, Jaburg | Wilk Attorneys at Law   Owning a piece of land without any means of accessing it is akin to owning a car without the keys.... Read more

 By Flynann Janisse   As the rental market continues to find its post-recession footing, it’s clear that many of the issues that existed in affordable markets prior to 2008 are... Read more

Mark Stapp Fred E. Taylor Professor of Real Estate   2010 was our low point. That year, only 7,100 new single-family housing permits were issued. 2011 wasn’t much better with... Read more

Kristin E. Rosan Partner, Madison & Rosan, LLP Attorneys at Law     The Greatest Generation grew up during the Great Depression and fought in World War II, the baby... Read more

Britt Scearce Emery Federal Credit Union   Purchasing a home can be a tedious, complicated process for home buyers. Not to mention, it’s a pretty big deal! Amidst the life-changing... Read more

Tricia Stamper Director of Technology Products, Florida Realtors®   It wasn’t too long ago that mobile technology for real estate agents was a “nice-to-have” technology. Visionary agents and teams rolled... Read more

Steve Schultz President and Designated Broker Blue Fox Properties   This is a common question I receive. I am often asked this question by new clients that have just become... Read more

Kristin E. Rosan Partner, Madison & Rosan, LLP Attorneys at Law   We are all familiar with a simple truth: technology makes our lives easier. The real estate profession is... Read more

Lauren Schneider REALTOR®/Owner Military Home Search   It’s important for real estate professionals to consider all the needs of their clients. When clients are members of the military, there are... Read more

Nate Hoelzen President, Arizona Journal of Real Estate & Business    1. WHO ARE MILLENNIALS? We already know millennials are more tech-savvy than their parents. In their formative years, they’ve... Read more

Ray Wood Host & Presenter, Top Agents Playbook, Partner at Bestagents, Jigglar & LockedOn   Chances are some time today, a property seller in your area will search online for... Read more

By: Christopher J. Charles, Esq. & special guest John Skabelund, Esq.   Successful REALTORS® know that ecstatic clients are the best sources for referrals.  Delivering unexpected value to your clients... Read more

Kristin E. Rosan Partner, Madison & Rosan, LLP Attorneys at Law   Technology is changing everything, including the practice of real estate. The last 20 years have brought software, data,... Read more

By Wendy Walker   This seems to be the constant question echoed by nearly every agent who earns a shiny new real estate license, including myself. I can remember sitting... Read more

Eden Sunshine Vice President, Realty Executives   “Robert,” I emphatically pleaded, “Just because you have goals and clarified your vision and direction for your business doesn’t guarantee you will achieve... Read more

Sean Garvey CEO / Home Inspector   Simply put, a flipped home can be a work of art or a complete disaster. A flipper (or redeveloper, as some like to... Read more

Eden Sunshine Vice President Realty Executives Have you considered breaking into the luxury home sales market or expanding your reach as an existing luxury home agent? Here is a list... Read more

Eden Sunshine Vice President, Realty Executives   Have you considered breaking into the luxury home sales market or expanding your reach as an existing luxury home agent? Here is a... Read more

Kristin E. Rosan Partner, Madison & Rosan, LLP Attorneys at Law   We’ve all watched the home shows where spouses buy run down homes, fix them up, and then flip... Read more

Eden Sunshine Vice President Realty Executive   The number of real estate teams is continuing to grow. Approximately 26% of agents are part of a team. In my experience and... Read more

By Christopher J. Charles, Esq.   The general rule is that the forgiveness of debt is a taxable event. 26 U.S.C. § 61(a)(12).  Thus, debt forgiveness is typically included within... Read more

By Christopher J. Charles, Esq.   It should be no surprise that a short sale or foreclosure negatively impacts a borrower’s credit score.  In fact, in many cases, a borrower... Read more

Terry Kass Owner | Designated Broker, GPCI Multifamily & Land Development   Now that the New Year has begun, you’re probably wondering what kind of year 2019 will turn out... Read more

    By Christopher J. Charles, Esq. and Bryan Eastin The intersection of real estate law and estate planning can often produce some interesting results. The decision in the Estate... Read more

Written by Christopher J. Charles Special Guest Writer Andy G. Anderson Provident Law   This column previously discussed how property owners can incorporate a custom vacation rental agreement with the... Read more

Written by Christopher J. Charles, Esq. and Special Guest Writer Andy G. Anderson   Well drafted rental agreements help prevent disputes and protect the owner’s legal interests when disputes do... Read more

Christopher J. Charles, Esq. Provident Law   As many as 100 million U.S. adults – or nearly one-third of the population – have a criminal record1. The U.S. Department of... Read more

By Tricia Covert   It’s no surprise – we’re living in a mobile revolution. Take a look around at a restaurant, concert, park or basically anywhere; people are online all... Read more

Rebecca Ross Carlén Founder, SORS. Paris – Los Angeles   As an international real estate and design professional focused on the high-end market, I am often asked how to satisfy the... Read more

David L. Allen Partner, Jaburg & Wilk   As a general rule, if somebody owns something, whether it is as small as a cell phone or as big as ten-acre... Read more

David Allen Partner Jaburg | Wilk Attorneys at Law   When people think of a contract, the first thing that usually comes to mind is a written contract, whereby the... Read more

We are pleased to announce effective February 14, 2017, the Arizona Academy of Real Estate has joined the Arizona School of Real Estate & Business. This decision was based on... Read more

Barry “Bear” Lehane, a previous Designated Broker of DPR Realty, passed away on Thursday, July 3rd at the VA Hospital in Phoenix, Arizona at the age of 64. Barry had... Read more

Laura Mance Long Realty   I just renewed my real estate license for the 20th time which means I’ve been a REALTOR® for 40 years. I sold for the first... Read more

Written by: Bryon Carney Managing Principal, DTZ   Phoenix is once again among the West’s top-performing large metro economies and remains one of the strongest industrial markets in the country.... Read more

Bryon Carney Managing Principal, Cushman & Wakefield   Curtis Hornaday Associate Market Director – Research, Cushman & Wakefield   Phoenix is among the top-performing large metro economies in the west with one... Read more

By Bryon R. Carney   The nation’s industrial sector has seen restored confidence in 2014 partially due to a continued increase in employment, the housing market and a rise in... Read more

Laura Kelly Mance CRB, REALTOR® / President Long Realty   I have wracked my brain trying to come up on an article that fits the theme of this month’s Journal;... Read more

Nate Hoelzen President, Arizona Journal of Real Estate & Business    New listings are the lifeblood of a real estate agent who’s looking to thrive. But how do you know... Read more

Mike Golic is featured on ESPN’s Mike & Mike Show America’s #1 Sports Show for T.V. and Radio Written by Randy Cooney   During Phoenix metro’s busiest two weeks in... Read more

By Sharon Wolf-Furman & Paul Furman   With the new year underway, we continue to see many positive changes in our real estate industry. These positive changes also hold true... Read more

Alan R. Davidson CCIM Scottsdale, Arizona Curriculum Vitae   Alan R. Davidson has over 35 years of commercial real estate experience in marketing, financial operations, leasing and development. Alan has... Read more

Dawn Martinez Dawn Martinez is one of the kindest people you’ll ever meet. She has a gentle demeanor that puts students, staff, and instructors at ease. Dawn joined the customer... Read more

Kate Roth has been in the real estate industry for nearly 17 years. After working in retail for a number of years she decided it wasn’t for her, made the leap to real estate, and never looked back.

Kim Ayers Kim Ayers has been in the real estate industry for nearly 18 years, with extensive experience in property management. She is a Real Estate Broker and the Owner... Read more

Lamont Bawden ASREB Instructor lbawden@asreb.com   Lamont Bawden Bio: Lamont recently retired after an exciting 40-year career in real estate, which included management of over 28,000 apartment units covering 15... Read more

Loraleen-Durbin If you’ve ever had a reason to call customer support at Arizona School of Real Estate & Business or Hogan School of Real Estate in the past two years,... Read more

Mark McGrew REALTOR®, Designated Broker HIT Realty Advisors   Mark McGrew has always felt a special calling to teach, even if he didn’t realize it at the time.  “I truly... Read more

Nicole Miller Designated Broker Zion Real Estate   At 19 years old, Nicole Miller moved from her childhood home in Michigan to attend college in the great state of Arizona.... Read more

Robb Sikes MBA AHWD® C2EX® Designated Broker | REALTOR® Armstrong Owen Realty   Robb Sikes began his career in finance and accounting. He worked his way up the ladder in... Read more

Suzy Lieber, REALTOR® DREI GSI EXP Realty   “I grew up with 14,000-foot mountain peaks around me, the Rocky Mountains, in Colorado. I’ve been climbing mountains since childhood. I learned... Read more

Sandra L. Wilken Designated Broker, Engel & Volkers Scottsdale   There is not a simple answer to the question of how different the home buying process is when dealing with... Read more

When markets shift, real estate agents worry about new business models, seeing them as a sort of invasive species…

Chis Camacho CEO, Greater Phoenix Economic Council   What does it mean to invest in Arizona? As the region’s leading economic development organization, the Greater Phoenix Economic Council works to... Read more

John Mijac, Managing Broker Long Realty Foothills Office   Investing sometimes brings up the vision of Tulipmania, that extraordinary investing bubble which happened in Holland back in the mid-1600s. If... Read more

Brad Grannis Real Estate Asset Manager, ASU Foundation For A New American University   Luxury listings often require a huge amount of patience (e.g., time on the market) and the fortitude... Read more

David Allen Partner Jaburg | Wilk Attorneys at Law   Does a commercial landlord who legally evicts its retail store tenant become liable for any loss or damage to the... Read more

Cindi Acker-Hein Creative Strategist, Ninety-Nine Hats   We interviewed two flippers at different stages of the profession. Here’s what they had to say. It all started with real estate agent... Read more

Sarah Kirsch Richardson Tru Realty   If you’re on the hunt for a new place to call home-sweet-home, you may be considering building a new home vs. purchasing a pre-owned... Read more

Laura Kelly Mance CRB, REALTOR® / President Long Realty   As we all know, Article 11 from the Code of Ethics states that we will provide services to clients and... Read more

Lisa A. Suarez EMS Realty, Inc. 520-544-2727 lisa-ems@msn.com   As we all know, Article 11 from the Code of Ethics states that we will provide services to clients and customers... Read more

Eden Sunshine Vice President, Realty Executives   Anybody that has familiarity with both residential and commercial real estate would say that the differences between the two are greater than the... Read more

Eden Sunshine Vice President Realty Executives   Anybody that has familiarity with both residential and commercial real estate would say that the differences between the two are greater than the... Read more

By: Barry Becker   As we all know, virtually all property in the state of Arizona not owned by a government or charity, is subject to a property tax. Interestingly,... Read more

Barry Becker Tax Attorney   As we are all aware, virtually all property in the State of Arizona not owned by a government entity or charity is subject to a... Read more

Fred E. Taylor Professor of Real Estate W. P. Carey School of Business, Arizona State University   Subscription dinners have been shipped to our home since the beginning of the... Read more

Nate Hoelzen President, Arizona Journal of Real Estate & Business  Dear Readers, First and foremost, happy New Year! I trust you all enjoyed the holiday season to its fullest. Now,... Read more

Fletcher Wilcox V.P. Business Development & Real Estate Analyst, Grand Canyon Title Agency, Inc.   We are halfway through 2018. Let’s review available economic information for 2018 and compare it... Read more

Christopher J. Charles, Esq. Founder, Provident Law   When multiple property owners share interests in an easement, who must pay for the easement’s maintenance? If the recorded easement describes who... Read more

Written by: Christopher J. Charles, Esq. Founder and Managing Partner of Provident Law, PLLC   Rooftop solar panel installation companies promise numerous benefits, including reduced utility bills and tax credits.... Read more

Greg Muir Interim School Director, Arizona Journal of Real Estate & Business    Dear friends, I’d like to take a moment to wish all of our readers a happy 4th... Read more

Greg Muir Executive Vice President, Arizona Journal of Real Estate & Business    Dear Friends, I’d like to take a moment to wish all of our readers a happy 4th of... Read more

Nate Hoelzen President, Arizona Journal of Real Estate & Business    I’d like to take a moment to wish all of our readers who are dads out there a Happy... Read more

Greg Muir Executive Vice President, Arizona Journal of Real Estate & Business    Dear Friends, At Arizona School of Real Estate and Business, we’re doing everything we can to get... Read more

Kristin E. Rosan Partner, Madison & Rosan, LLP Attorneys at Law   Increasingly, real estate professionals are under attack by cybercriminals. Why?  Because the industry is inherently consumer friendly and... Read more

Dirk Swift Program Director, Home Plus     Homebuyers are holding on to their savings when buying new homes by using down payments assistance programs. The HOME Plus home buyer... Read more

Greg Vogel CEO, Land Advisors Organization   While the economy is growing stronger the need for land is rising. The Phoenix metro volume of overall land transactions has improved significantly from... Read more

Nate Nathan President & Designated Broker, Nathan & Associates, Inc.   In the second quarter of 2016, Maricopa and Pinal counties are experiencing a growth spurt which is gaining momentum each... Read more

GREG VOGEL CEO, Arizona Land Advisors The land market in our region has experienced several super cycles. The boom of 1985-1987 ended horrifically with the S&L crisis AKA RTC days.... Read more

By Frank L. Murray   Recently, large jury verdicts appear to many commentators to have experienced an “uptick.” Experienced predominantly in the medical malpractice area, the rise of what experts... Read more

By Frank L. Murray     Recently, large jury verdicts appear to many commentators to have experienced an “uptick”.[1] Experienced predominantly in the medical malpractice area, the rise of what... Read more

Christopher J. Charles, Esq. Provident Law   Samuel J. Doncaster, IV, Esq. Provident Law One of the greatest misconceptions of Arizona law is that usury is no longer a viable... Read more

Christopher J. Charles, Esq.   Bryan L. Eastin, Esq.   PROVIDENT LAW® recently won a difficult landlord-tenant dispute following a two-day trial. Following are a few tips that will help... Read more

Written by Columnists: Christopher J. Charles, Esq. Blake Wilkie, Esq.   As the homebuilding booms sweeps across the nation, a record number of homeowners are stepping foot into their newly-constructed... Read more

Christopher J. Charles Attorney, Provident Law   In today’s litigious culture, you would think it’s enough for property owners to worry just about risks arising from their own conduct –... Read more

Written by Columnist: Christopher J. Charles, Esq.   A common question that many HOA communities face today is how to treat short-term rentals.  The sharing economy has given a boost... Read more

Christopher J. Charles, Esq.   Philip A. Overcash, Esq.   Change can be a mixed bag. For sellers, the recent changes to the standard residential real estate purchase contract can... Read more

Christopher J. Charles, Esq.   Philip A. Overcash, Esq.   When it comes to real estate transactions, more often than naught, the “devil” is in the details. The Arizona Court... Read more

Christopher J. Charles, Esq. Provident Law   Bryan Eastin, Esq. Provident Law Most civil cases never reach the trial stage. Instead, they are settled before trial. However, in the smaller... Read more

Christopher J. Charles, Esq.   Phillip A. Overcash, Esq. Two things in life are certain: death and taxes. And if you don’t pay your taxes, there can be severe consequences.... Read more

With Tim Watson, Senior Attorney Provident Law®   “Hear no evil, speak no evil, and you won’t be invited to cocktail parties.” ― Oscar Wilde.   Introduction A defamation lawsuit “compensates... Read more

Christopher J. Charles Attorney, Provident Law   Between September 2018 and February 2019, we saw a moderate gain in home inventory prior to home shopping season, following a solid 44... Read more

Christopher J. Charles Attorney, Provident Law   Claims over interests in real estate in Arizona are recorded with the recorder’s office of whichever county the property sits within. So long... Read more

Christopher J. Charles, Esq. Provident Law   Most secured creditors have multiple options if the debtor defaults on payment. That is precisely why they require borrowers to pledge security (such... Read more

Christopher J. Charles, Esq.   Every now and then REALTORS® are faced with a tough decision when their client cancels the listing prior to its expiration or cancels the purchase... Read more

Written by Columnist: Christopher J. Charles, Esq. Written by Columnist: Anne Munsil Courchaine, Esq.   It is almost a cliché at this point to say that the year 2020 is... Read more

Christopher J. Charles Attorney, Provident Law   Why are real estate contracts so long? The initial REALTOR® Residential Resale Real Estate Purchase Contact was about one page; today, it is ten... Read more

Written by Columnist: Christopher J. Charles, Esq. Written by Columnist: Anne Munsil Courchaine, Esq.   “Good things come to those who wait.” At least that is what litigant Michael Pasquan... Read more

Written by Columnist: Christopher J. Charles, Esq.   Do investors owe warranty obligations to buyers for construction remodel or improvements the investor pays a contractor to perform before selling a... Read more

Christopher J. Charles, Esq.   Bryan Eastin, Esq. Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr. once asked: “What is the justification for depriving a man of his rights, a pure evil as... Read more

Christopher J. Charles Attorney, Provident Law   Many people purchase property in Arizona with an eye for the surrounding aesthetics. Mountainsides, valleys, and rock formations in the environs of one’s... Read more

Christopher J. Charles, Esq. Provident Law   Phillip A. Overcash, Esq. Provident Law Arizona law provides certain protections to homeowners who obtain purchase money financing for a home and then... Read more

Written by Columnist: Christopher J. Charles, Esq.   When you buy a new home from a developer, Arizona law mandates that it must be habitable and fit for its intended... Read more

Christopher J. Charles, Esq. Provident Law   Phillip A. Overcash, Esq. Provident Law The Arizona Residential Landlord and Tenant Act, A.R.S. § 33–1301 et seq., (the “Act”), provides a comprehensive... Read more

Christopher J. Charles Attorney, Provident Law   The Arizona Supreme Court recently promulgated new rules for eviction actions. Per the new rules, before proceeding with an eviction action, landlords must... Read more

Written by Columnist: Christopher J. Charles, Esq.   What happens when joint property owners disagree on whether to sell their property? This could involve friends, business partners, or unmarried couples.... Read more

Christopher J. Charles Attorney, Provident Law   Real estate brokers work hard to earn their commissions. And they use specialized training and experience to secure the right buyer for the... Read more

Christopher J. Charles, Esq. From time to time, even the best, most experienced real estate brokers encounter real estate commission disputes. Disagreements over commissions take many forms, such as: (1)... Read more

Written by Columnist: Christopher J. Charles, Esq.   Quiet title actions are not commonly understood. Disputes with neighbors over property ownership and boundary lines are common and frustrating. Many of... Read more

Christopher J. Charles, Esq. Provident Law   Anne Munsil, Esq. Provident Law Everyone has that one neighbor – the neighbor who doesn’t cut their lawn, who leaves their trash or... Read more

Written by Columnists: Christopher J. Charles, Esq.   Reports estimate that as many as 4,300 residential properties in the City of Scottsdale are utilized as short-term rentals. Another report estimates... Read more

Written by Columnist: Christopher J. Charles, Esq.   The media is reporting that more than 60% of Americans believe that 2021 was the worst year of their lives. Many people... Read more

Written by Columnist: Christopher J. Charles, Esq.   With the rising popularity of short-term rentals in Arizona over the last few years, more people are becoming interested in entering the... Read more

Written by Columnist: Christopher J. Charles, Esq.   Anytime the real estate market heats up, claims for breach of contract and specific performance of real estate contracts skyrocket. Like any... Read more

Written by Columnist: Christopher J. Charles, Esq.   The Supreme Court of Arizona recently handed down a landmark decision that effectively prevents HOAs from restricting short-term rentals in the vast... Read more

Christopher J. Charles, Esq.   Andy Anderson, Esq.   The recent Arizona Supreme Court case Zubia v. Shapiro, 243 Ariz. 412 (2018), reminds homeowners to obtain early legal counsel when... Read more

Written by Columnist: Christopher J. Charles, Esq.   There are several ways to hold title to real property in Arizona: tenancy in common; joint tenancy with right of survivorship; community... Read more

Christopher J. Charles, Esq.   Andy G. Anderson, Esq. After a 25-year-long tenure, Arizona’s Limited Liability Company Act will be retiring soon, to be updated by a comprehensive new law... Read more

Written by Columnists: Christopher J. Charles, Esq. Blake Wilkie, Esq.   Disputes among buyers and sellers in residential real estate transactions are more common than many realize. After all, a... Read more

Written by Columnists: Christopher J. Charles, Esq. Blake Wilkie, Esq.   For years, Arizona homeowners have been able to take solace in the notion that no matter how long their... Read more

Christopher J. Charles Attorney, Provident Law   Like 46 other states (as well as DC, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands), the state of Arizona has adopted the Uniform Electronic... Read more

Written by Columnists: Christopher J. Charles, Esq. Blake Wilkie, Esq.   Arizona’s legislature is making sure the party doesn’t go on too late and doesn’t get too loud. Governor Ducey... Read more

Written by Columnist: Christopher J. Charles, Esq.   Understanding the “Tax Free” 1031 Exchange Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code allows property owners to defer paying taxes on any... Read more

Written by Columnist: Christopher J. Charles, Esq.   Under Arizona law, tenancy at sufferance is the period of time after a lease has expired during which a tenant does not... Read more

Written by Columnist: Christopher J. Charles, Esq.   According to a September 2020 report by the American Resort Development Association, Arizona is home to 48 timeshare resorts representing 4,811 units.... Read more

Christopher J. Charles, Esq. Provident Law   Bryan Eastin, Esq. Provident Law On May 21, 2019, Governor Ducey signed new provisions regulating short- term rentals. The new laws aim to... Read more

A Lis Pendens Notice can be a powerful tool under Arizona law, but it is a narrow tool available only in limited circumstances.

Christopher J. Charles, Esq.   Bryan Eastin, Esq. Joint ownership of real estate provides many benefits, including increased buying opportunity, shared expenses, avoidance of probate, and shared risk/liability. Co-ownership also... Read more

Christopher J. Charles, Esq. Provident Law   Bryan Eastin, Esq. Provident Law Joint ownership of real estate provides many benefits, including increased buying opportunity, shared expenses, avoidance of probate, and... Read more

Christopher J. Charles, Esq. Provident Law   “Where there are no oxen, the manger is clean, but an abundant harvest comes through the strength of the ox.” Proverbs 14:4. Put... Read more

Christopher J. Charles, Esq.   Phillip A. Overcash, Esq. Break out your dictionaries; or just rely on the word of the Arizona Court of Appeals to define “encumbrance” in the... Read more

Written by Columnist: Christopher J. Charles, Esq. Written by Columnist: Anne Munsil Courchaine, Esq.   Other than politics, one of the most contested topics in 2020 was short-term rentals. The... Read more

Christopher J. Charles, Esq. The residential housing market, including residential construction, continues to thrive. Because most contractors don’t get paid until a job is complete, the law affords contractors specific... Read more

Written by Columnist: Christopher J. Charles, Esq.   Most real estate transactions today include an “as is” clause. Indeed, virtually all commercial transactions are “as-is,” and most residential real estate... Read more

Christopher J. Charles, Esq. Blake Wilkie, Esq. with Christopher J. Charles, Esq. And Blake Wilkie, Esq. Do Brokers Risk Forfeiting Commissions for Neglecting to Review Listing Agreements?: Caselaw Update Regarding... Read more

Written by Columnist: Christopher J. Charles, Esq. Written by Columnist: Anne Munsil Courchaine, Esq.   2020 is behind us but COVID-19 still lingers. One of the lasting effects of the... Read more

Christopher J. Charles, Esq. & Brian L. Eastin Founder/Managing Partner & Attorney, Provident Law Personal Representatives are required to perform a myriad of duties in administering a decedent’s estate. These... Read more

Written by Columnist: Christopher J. Charles, Esq.   In many cases, a simple business decision concerning the corporate structure of the holding company for a rental property can result in... Read more

Christopher J. Charles, Esq. Provident Law   Bryan Eastin, Esq. Provident Law The Court of Appeals recently issued an opinion explaining how easements can be extinguished in certain circumstances. Specifically,... Read more

Christopher J. Charles, Esq. Provident Law “To whom much is given, much is required.” This principal applies to REALTORS® who, under Article 26 of the Arizona Constitution, may “draft any... Read more

Andrew Cheney, CCIM, SIOR Principal, Lee & Associates, Partner, Coppola Cheney Group   Generating leads in commercial brokerage is not rocket science, but it takes a tremendous amount of time,... Read more

By Renee B. Gerstman &   Susan E. Wells   Franchised businesses pose unique leasing issues that the broker or agent should be aware of at the outset of representation.... Read more

Chris Sanchez 101 Realty & Management 2019 Residential Real Estate Property Manager of the Year   When you think of leasing and property management, what are a few words that... Read more

Debra Hill-Fox AskDebFox.com   Let’s face it – Arizona is in a HOT rental market no matter what kind of property we manage. The past several years have been very... Read more

By Jeff Young   I am often asked how long one must be married (or have been married) to receive Social Security benefits. The answer, as is common in Social... Read more

Dear Friends, This is no April Fool’s joke, we’re already in the second quarter of the year! How did the first quarter shape up for you? Now is a great... Read more

Dear Friends, How is 2022 going so far for you? Are you taking those small steps each day to meet your yearly goals? Here’s to hoping you find the luck... Read more

Dear Friends, Welcome to the second month of 2021! Are you making positive progress toward the goals you’ve set for yourself? Take a moment in February to ensure you’re on... Read more

Dear Friends, We’re already into the second month of 2022, how are your goals and resolutions looking so far? Take a moment this month to make sure  you’re on the... Read more

  Dear Readers, My name is Jenny Hogan-Lizarraga and I’m the director at Hogan School of Real Estate. As it has been with so many other things in 2020, the... Read more

  Dear Friends, Allow me to be one of the first to wish you a happy Thanksgiving! This year, it feels especially important to give thanks to all those who... Read more

  Dear Friends, First and foremost, happy New Year! I hope you all were able to enjoy a break from the daily grind to celebrate family and the holiday season.... Read more

  Dear Friends, Can you believe we’re nearly through 2020? As you look to the holiday season and 2021 planning, be sure to take time to celebrate your accomplishments over... Read more

Nate Hoelzen President, Arizona Journal of Real Estate & Business  Dear Readers, This month marks the beginning of summer and the end of the school year for many students across... Read more

Nate Hoelzen President, Arizona Journal of Real Estate & Business  Dear Readers, I’m happy to report that we at the Arizona School of Real Estate & Business received overwhelmingly positive... Read more

By Stephanie Monroe Wilson   I.    INTRODUCTION. The standard Arizona real estate purchase contract contains the following in the warranty section: “Seller warrants that Seller has disclosed to Buyer and... Read more

Written by: Randy Helfman, Esq.   Change is always difficult, but if you embrace it, you might discover the hidden benefits. When the unfortunate and horrific realization of COVID-19 affected... Read more

Sarah McNurlin Realtor Green Arizona Best Real Estate   Social media can be overwhelming, you may love to hate it or hate to love it. Regardless of your personal comfort... Read more

Laura Kelly Mance CRB, REALTOR® / President Long Realty   We all know that the luxury markets in the Tucson and Phoenix metro areas last year broke records. In Tucson... Read more

D. Patrick-Lewis Managing Broker REALTOR® Realty Executives   2020 busted into the scene as a hot market and we were all feeling like 2020 would be our collective year. Then,... Read more

Laura Kelly Mance CRB, REALTOR®/President Long Realty   One of the benefits of having a long career in real estate is that I’ve had the opportunity to work in many... Read more

By Christopher J. Charles, Esq.   Most are familiar with the Judeo-Christian principle: “thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself.”  Unfortunately, not everyone actually practices this principal.  And not all... Read more

Frank Aazami Global Real Estate Representation Private Client Group   Arizona real estate is robust, for sure. We are one of the strongest states for residential building and resales, across... Read more

Andrew Ament Certified Residential Appraiser, Censeo Valuation Consultants, LLC   The Phoenix area has a diverse housing inventory in terms of size, design and quality of construction. The luxury home market,... Read more

Frank Aazami Global Real Estate Representation Private Client Group   What makes a luxury flip sale a solid transaction for the seller or the buyer in Maricopa County, Arizona? When... Read more

Sarah Kirsch Richardson Founder and CEO Tru Realty   It’s safe to say that if you specialize in luxury real estate, you’ve been a happy but very busy bee for... Read more

Patrick Lewis Designated Broker Realty Executives     A luxury home transaction requires a greater level of expertise and service than that of one eligible for a government backed loan,... Read more

Jeff Sibbach Team Leader, Sibbach Team, RealtyOneGroup   Real estate agents are under immense pressure today from outside forces. Unlike the industry most of us came up in, the important... Read more

Lamont Bawden ASREB Instructor lbawden@asreb.com   While there are many factors that can influence real estate growth, there is one factor that stands out above the rest, job growth that... Read more

Economists often study the new home market for trends and indicators as to the strength of the economy.

Tom Forese Chairman, Arizona Corporation Commission   Arizona has a proud history of managing its essential resources to provide an attractive location to live, work, and recreate. We owe a... Read more

Linda Huffman Sales Manager Tierra Antigua Realty | Sierra Vista 520-439-8888   It’s bound to happen one day: A client will be furious over some aspect of a deal, your... Read more

By Barry Lehane Please Note: Barry Lehane, the author of this article, unfortunately passed away a few weeks ago. Barry was one of our industry’s educational icons. Twelve months ago... Read more

Nate Hoelzen President, Arizona Journal of Real Estate & Business    Dear Friends,   It’s hard to believe that Spring is already here! I hope it’s been a successful first... Read more

Nate Hoelzen President, Arizona Journal of Real Estate & Business  Dear Readers, This month, we’re proud to celebrate our 50th Anniversary with our students, alumni, partners, associates, communities, and the... Read more

Greg Muir Executive Vice President, Arizona Journal of Real Estate & Business    Dear Friends, I hope you all experience the luck of the Irish this month as we celebrate... Read more

Written By: Christopher J. Charles, Esq. Founder/Managing Partner, Provident Law, PLLC With special guest writer Andy G. Anderson   Prudent business owners value predictable costs and minimal disruption to business... Read more

Shannon Quagliata Open Houses Direct   With 2022 coming to a close, everyone is wishing they had a crystal ball to see what 2023 will bring in with regard to... Read more

Sean Becketti Vice President, Chief Economist Head of Economics and Research Department, Freddie Mac   At the end of 2015, most forecasters predicted the Federal Reserve would increase short-term interest... Read more

Michael Orr Arizona Journal Columnist Owner, Cromford Report Director, W.P. Carey School of Business   In 2015 the Greater Phoenix housing market gained strength from February through July with tight... Read more

Michael Orr Journal Columnist Founder and Owner, Cromford® Report   Just as predicted, August sales were strong thanks to its 23 working days and fully made amends for the shortfall... Read more

Michael Orr Journal Columnist Founder and Owner, Cromford® Report   TABLE A This table shows postal cities in Maricopa and Pinal Counties by the number of home sales recorded in... Read more

Michael Orr Founder & Owner, The Cromford® Report This chart shows that we have substantially fewer active listings than last year and fewer than at the start of 2017. The... Read more

Michael Orr Journal Columnist Founder and Owner, Cromford® Report   The second quarter of 2016 started pretty much where the first quarter left off. In fact, March and April were... Read more

Michael Orr Journal Columnist Founder and Owner, Cromford® Report     The market in 2017 has so far continued the trends of 2015 and 2016. We have very limited numbers... Read more

Michael Orr Founder & Owner, The Cromford Report   The Greater Phoenix housing market continues strong and healthy and continues to heavily favor sellers over buyers. The supply shortage we... Read more

Michael Orr Journal Columnist Founder and Owner, Cromford® Report   The market in 2016 has behaved very predictably following all the usual seasonal trends and largely mirroring the market of... Read more

Michael Orr Journal Columnist Founder and Owner, Cromford® Report   The market conditions in early June remain similar to April and May, with different price ranges in dramatically different situations.... Read more

Michael Orr Journal Columnist, Founder and Owner, The Cromford® Report   Each month I highlight key statistics relative to the current market. The chart below shows the change in dollar... Read more

Michael Orr Journal Columnist Founder and Owner, Cromford® Report   The market in 2016 has continued to follow predictable patterns, following all the usual seasonal trends and largely mirroring the... Read more

Michael Orr Journal Columnist, Founder and Owner, Cromford® Report   The second quarter was strong and healthy for the sale of homes up to $1 million, but serious problems remain for... Read more

Michael Orr Journal Columnist Founder and Owner, Cromford® Report     Each month in 2017, I will be creating a chart to illustrate how the Greater Phoenix housing market is... Read more

  Michael Orr Founder and Owner, The Cromford Report     We see a housing market in Greater Phoenix that is continuing to strengthen almost across the board. Many of... Read more

Michael Orr Journal Columnist Founder and Owner, Cromford® Report   During 2015 the Greater Phoenix housing market gained strength from February through July with tight supply below $250,000 and healthy... Read more

Michael Orr Journal Columnist Founder and Owner, Cromford® Report   I have read a number of comments that July’s sales numbers were weaker than expected, showing a 3 percent fall... Read more

Michael Orr AZ Journal Columnist Owner, Cromford® Report Director, W.P. Carey School of Business   Phoenix Metro After a strong six months from February 2015 through July 2015, the Greater... Read more

Michael Orr Journal Columnist Founder and Owner, Cromford® Report   Please see the provided charts featuring the following information: The ranking of cities by average price per square foot. Areas... Read more

Michael Orr Journal Columnist, Founder and Owner, Cromford® Report   The first quarter of 2016 got off to a slightly slow start but began to accelerate hard in March. The first... Read more

  Michael Orr Founder and Owner, Cromford Report   Below is a ranking table for the 41 cities. The overall market is seeing a strong increase from $80 to almost... Read more

Michael Orr Founder & Owner, The Cromford® Report Michael Orr is the founder & owner of the Cromford® Report www.cromfordreport.com. Michael can be reached at mike@cromfordreport.com.  

Michael Orr Arizona Journal Columnist Owner, Cromford® Report Director, W.P. Carey School of Business   2016 started off in a much better position than in January 2015. Almost every indicator... Read more

Fletcher Wilcox Grand Canyon Title Agency   November Median Purchase Price The median purchase price for a previously owned single family home in Maricopa County is holding steady. In November... Read more

Fletcher Wilcox V.P. Business Development & Real Estate Analyst, Grand Canyon Title Agency, Inc.   This report reviews trends for previously owned single-family homes in Maricopa County.  The information is... Read more

Fletcher Wilcox V.P. Business Development & Real Estate Analyst, Grand Canyon Title Agency, Inc.   Median Sale Price Continues to Go Up The chart below compares the median sale price... Read more

Bill Gray Educator, Arizona School of Real Estate & Business   At the present time, the Phoenix Metro area is the eighth most affordable housing market in the United States.... Read more

Fletcher Wilcox V.P. Business Development & Real Estate Analyst, Grand Canyon Title Agency, Inc.     2018 Dollar Sales Volume Hits All-Time High for a First Quarter Strong demand to... Read more

Fletcher Wilcox V.P. Business Development & Real Estate Analyst, Grand Canyon Title Agency Record Year in 2019 for Dollar Sales Volume Dollar sales volume in 2019 for sales of single-family... Read more

FLETCHER R. WILCOX V.P.  Business Development and Real Estate Analyst Grand Canyon Title Agency 602.648.1230 fwilcox@gcta.com Founder TheWilcoxReport.com   Was 2020 A Record Setting Year? U.S. Census Bureau Releases New... Read more

FLETCHER R. WILCOX V.P.  Business Development and Real Estate Analyst Grand Canyon Title Agency 602.648.1230 fwilcox@gcta.com Founder TheWilcoxReport.com   The September Numbers I sound like a broken record. But it... Read more

Fletcher Wilcox V.P. Business Development & Real Estate Analyst, Grand Canyon Title Agency   First-quarter personal income starts out with a boom for Arizona According to a report from the... Read more

Fletcher Wilcox V.P. Business Development & Real Estate Analyst, Grand Canyon Title Agency, Inc.   HOW BIG IS THE SINGLE-FAMILY HOME MARKET IN MARICOPA COUNTY? There are 1,043,000 single-family properties... Read more

Fletcher Wilcox V.P. Business Development & Real Estate Analyst, Grand Canyon Title Agency   February 2020 Results: What Was Higher – What Was Lower Higher in February 2020 over February... Read more

Fletcher Wilcox V.P. Business Development & Real Estate Analyst, Grand Canyon Title Agency   November Sales Results for Maricopa County (Greater Phoenix)  November 2019 sales of single-family resales were 4,979... Read more

Fletcher Wilcox V.P. Business Development & Real Estate Analyst, Grand Canyon Title Agency   October 2019 Sales Results for Single Family Resales October 2019 sales of single-family resales in Maricopa... Read more

Fletcher Wilcox V.P. Business Development & Real Estate Analyst, Grand Canyon Title Agency   Results for July 2020  July reached a new high for what buyers were willing to pay... Read more

Fletcher Wilcox V.P. Business Development & Real Estate Analyst, Grand Canyon Title Agency JANUARY 2020 SALES: WHAT WAS HIGHER – WHAT WAS LOWER Higher in January 2020 compared to January... Read more

Fletcher Wilcox V.P. Business Development & Real Estate Analyst, Grand Canyon Title Agency, Inc.   The June median purchase price for a previously owned single-family home in Maricopa County matched... Read more

Fletcher Wilcox V.P. Business Development & Real Estate Analyst, Grand Canyon Title Agency   June Best Month in 2020 for Sales and Median Purchase Price June sales of single-family resales... Read more

Fletcher Wilcox V.P. Business Development & Real Estate Analyst, Grand Canyon Title Agency   COVID-19 Real Estate Related Questions May Real Estate Agents List and Show Properties During COVID-19? Yes.... Read more

Fletcher Wilcox Grand Canyon Title Agency   Mortgage Rates in Perspective Since 1971 Freddie Mac has tracked the thirty-year fixed mortgage rate. Chart One shows a partial history of their... Read more

FLETCHER R. WILCOX V.P.  Business Development and Real Estate Analyst Grand Canyon Title Agency 602.648.1230 fwilcox@gcta.com Founder TheWilcoxReport.com   What to Expect for Residential Sales in 2021 Will Prices Keep... Read more

Fletcher Wilcox Grand Canyon Title Agency   According to Maricopa County records, there are approximately 1,043,844 single family residences. Twenty-six percent, or 271,730, are categorized as non-owner occupied. How does... Read more

FLETCHER R. WILCOX V.P.  Business Development and Real Estate Analyst Grand Canyon Title Agency 602.648.1230 fwilcox@gcta.com Founder TheWilcoxReport.com   Increase in Velocity of Homes Going Under Contract The Rise and... Read more

Fletcher Wilcox Grand Canyon Title Agency   Last month’s report showed that in Maricopa County (Greater Phoenix) year-over-year an increase in purchase prices, an increase in the number people employed,... Read more

Fletcher Wilcox V.P. Business Development & Real Estate Analyst, Grand Canyon Title Agency   September Results for Previously Owned Single Family Homes  September 2019 sales were twelve percent higher than... Read more

Fletcher Wilcox V.P. Business Development & Real Estate Analyst, Grand Canyon Title Agency   July Results  For the fourth consecutive month, year-over-year sales of previously owned single-family homes in Maricopa... Read more

Fletcher Wilcox V.P. Business Development & Real Estate Analyst, Grand Canyon Title Agency   The focus of this article is to discuss the sale, inventory, estimated months of supply, median... Read more

Fletcher Wilcox V.P. Business Development & Real Estate Analyst, Grand Canyon Title Agency, Inc.   Sales and New Listings Sales of previously owned single family homes in Greater Phoenix (Maricopa... Read more

Fletcher Wilcox V.P. Business Development & Real Estate Analyst, Grand Canyon Title Agency   Purchase Price and Monthly Rent Accelerate The demand to live in a single-family resale home is... Read more

Fletcher Wilcox V.P. Business Development & Real Estate Analyst, Grand Canyon Title Agency   Arizona finished 2019 with some of the best economic and population numbers among all 50 states.... Read more

Fletcher Wilcox V.P. Business Development & Real Estate Analyst, Grand Canyon Title Agency   April was a turnaround month. Sales of previously owned single-family homes posted their best month year-over-year... Read more

Cathy Predmore Hondros Family of Companies Surviving in the real estate industry requires perseverance and personal connections who will help you grow your network and create business. Thriving in the... Read more

Nate Hoelzen President, Arizona Journal of Real Estate & Business    Dear Friends, Let me be one of the first to wish all of our maternal readers out there a... Read more

Fletcher Wilcox V.P. Business Development & Real Estate Analyst, Grand Canyon Title Agency   May 2019 Sales of Single Family Resales  For the second month in a row the year-over-year... Read more

Kelly Ehlers Founder and President, Ideas That Evoke   We read headlines about millennials daily, but it’s not every day that brand strategists are able to hear directly from them.... Read more

Christopher J. Charles, Esq. Founder, Provident Law   Most real estate transactions close escrow relatively smoothly and involve happy clients. But if you work in this industry long enough, sooner... Read more

By Aaron Kuhl   At the time of the historic passage of the Affordable Care Act (“ACA” or Obamacare) in 2010, there was a great amount of discussion among healthcare... Read more

Shelly Stotzer Career and Executive Coach, Crosworks   As a career and executive coach, I work with clients from 18 to 72 years old, including millennials from all types of... Read more

Steve Zylstra President and CEO, Arizona Technology Council   The rise of millennial talent in Arizona has greatly influenced the startup economy, the corporate environment, and the real estate industry.... Read more

David Allen Partner, Jaburg|Wilk Attorneys at Law   The legal right to use someone else’s land for some limited purpose usually arises out of the user having either an easement... Read more

Jonathan Smoke Chief Economist, realtor.com   The U.S. has been celebrating a strong recovery in the housing market and solid growth in sales for the last two years. One area... Read more

Paul Ohanian Founder and CEO, Scottsdale Wealth Planning, Inc.   There was a time when you could walk into your local bank and buy a 9 percent Certificate of Deposit (CD)... Read more

Dirk Swift Program Director, Home Plus   In the 80’s, my wife and I would likely have been profiled as typical homebuyers. In the area now known as Westgate, we... Read more

Laura Kelly Mance CRB, REALTOR® / President Long Realty   This month’s Journal theme gives me yet another opportunity to write about something I know little about. Well, I know... Read more

Written by: Stephanie M. Wilson Attorney, Stoops, Denious, Wilson & Murray, PLC   Mold and insurance are topics that continue to be an issue in real estate.  A homeowner or... Read more

Joel Kan Associate Vice President, Industry Surveys and Forecasting Mortgage Bankers Association   The Arizona residential market continues to grow year over year, albeit at a slower pace and in a... Read more

Joel Kan Associate Vice President, Industry Surveys and Forecasting Mortgage Bankers Association   In the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) most recent Mortgage Finance Forecast, revisions to national mortgage origination estimates... Read more

Brian Yampolsky Mortgage Broker Of The Year 2015   Why did you choose a career as a mortgage broker? After graduating from the University of Arizona, I worked as a... Read more

By Christopher J. Charles, Esq.   Perhaps a sign of the real estate recovery, six years after the market crash, the 2007 Mortgage Debt Relief Act (the “Act”) has finally... Read more

Joel Kan Economist, Mortgage Bankers Association     In the January 2017 forecast from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA), we estimate that total mortgage originations will decrease to $1.56 trillion... Read more

Joel Kan Mortgage Bankers Association, Economist   The Mortgage Bankers Association projects that home purchase originations will increase further in 2017, building on an estimated 10 percent increase in 2016.... Read more

JOEL KAN Economist, Mortgage Bankers Association   The Mortgage Bankers Association projects that 2018 will bring $1.2 trillion in purchase mortgage originations – a 7.3 percent increase from 2017. The... Read more

Economist, Mortgage Bankers Association   At the start of the second quarter of 2017, the Mortgage Bankers Association’s assessment of where the market is and where it will head is... Read more

Paul Volpe Mortgage Loan Originator Of The Year 2015   Why did you choose a career as a mortgage loan originator? The career actually chose me. I was a Pre-Veterinarian... Read more

Written By: Ross Jameson Mortgage Industry Consultant   After 35 years in the mortgage industry, I’ve come to expect changes every year. The most dramatic changes I’ve seen have been in the... Read more

Mike Fratantoni Chief Economist, Mortgage Bankers Association   The national economy is growing, and the job market continues to improve, but slower growth abroad and tighter financial conditions convinced Fed... Read more

John Kobierowski Senior Managing Partner, ABI Multifamily   Thomas M. Brophy Director of Research, ABI Multifamily     As of the end of 2015, the Phoenix metro multifamily market surpassed $3.8 billion... Read more

Beth Sigg Northwest Real Estate Services   If you are a real estate agent, understanding the basics and nuances of appraisals will help you close more transactions with very few... Read more

Written by: Bob Mulhern Managing Director, Colliers International NAIOP Board Member   A key consideration when looking at the Arizona commercial market and its potential is to recognize how major... Read more

Written by: Jim Sexton President, Arizona Association of Realtors®   In May 2015, a Legislative Conference & Expo was held in Washington, DC to address important topics for the industry.... Read more

    Granger MacDonald National Association of Home Builders   Against a backdrop of modest economic growth, the U.S. housing market is on target to produce about 1.2 million new... Read more

Kristin E. Rosan Partner, Madison & Rosan, LLP Attorneys at Law   In 2015, Arizona enacted legislation to address construction defect claims of a purchaser against a seller for construction... Read more

Kristin E. Rosan Partner, Madison & Rosan, LLP Attorneys at Law   Most will agree there are key differences in clientele when practicing in the residential market versus the commercial... Read more

Kristin E. Rosan Partner, Madison & Rosan, LLP Attorneys at Law   Most will agree there are key differences in clientele when practicing in the residential market versus the commercial... Read more

Kristin E. Rosan Partner, Madison & Rosan, LLP Attorneys at Law   As the economy rebounds from the mortgage loan crisis, the market has seen increasing numbers of residential rentals.... Read more

David Allen Partner, Jaburg & Wilk   Most tenants and their real estate agents who negotiate commercial leases accept that many of the terms in the landlord’s “form” lease favor... Read more

Beth Sigg Northwest Real Estate Services   Appraisers are involved in the new construction process, at the front-end, when financing is involved. By virtue of a loan needed for funding... Read more

By Thomas A. Stoops   In the recent case of The Weitz Company, L.L.C. v. Nicholas Heth, 674 Ariz. Adv. Rep. 29, the Arizona Court of Appeals, Division One, has... Read more

By Dennis Webb   The first quarter of 2015 has seen a resurgence of new home sales throughout the Valley. Reviewing the first two months in 2015, there were 1841... Read more

By Christopher J. Charles, Esq.   Borrowers have struggled for years to find financing following a short sale or foreclosure.  In fact, the general rule is that a borrower must... Read more

Melanie Wyne Senior Technology Policy Representative, National Association of REALTORS   Later this year, a 10-year-old settlement and consent decree between the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) and the U.S.... Read more

Lloyd Fox Designated Broker and Owner, Long Realty the FOX Group Whether you’re new to real estate or you’ve been at it for a while, the most rewarding careers are... Read more

Laura Kelly Mance CRB, REALTOR®/President Long Realty   When I hear transaction horror stories or follow some of the Arizona real estate blogs on Facebook, it occurs to me that... Read more

Laura Kelly Mance, CRB President, Long Realty lmance@longrealty.com   Seeing him for the first time, you wouldn’t think this impeccably dressed man knew much about soffits and lintels or anything... Read more

Nate Hoelzen President, Arizona Journal of Real Estate & Business  Dear Readers, As you look ahead to plan for 2019, it’s important to take a step back and learn from... Read more

Greg Muir Executive Vice President, Arizona Journal of Real Estate & Business    Dear Readers, Allow me to be one of the first to wish you a happy Thanksgiving! As... Read more

By Michelle Rider   Although we have yet to return to pre-recession activity levels, cities in Phoenix metro are issuing an increasing number of building permits which is a step... Read more

Nate Hoelzen President, Arizona Journal of Real Estate & Business  Dear Readers, If you have visited downtown Phoenix recently, you will notice some changes to the skyline – condominium development... Read more

Greg Muir Executive Vice President, Arizona Journal of Real Estate & Business    Dear Readers, I hope you all are having a successful fourth quarter of 2019. We’re in the... Read more

Greg Muir Executive Vice President, Arizona Journal of Real Estate & Business    Dear Readers, I hope you all are having a successful start to the fourth quarter. 2020 has... Read more

Eden Sunshine Vice President Realty Executive   Years ago, my dad was into horseracing. It was his hobby that was more about entertainment than making money. Although, I think he... Read more

Written by: Andrew Cheney, CCIM, SIOR Principal, Lee & Associates Partner, Coppola Cheney Group   The Phoenix metro office market is rebounding at a gradual pace. Net absorption (i.e. job growth), the... Read more

By Dennis Desmond   The year 2014 marked one of the first years since the recession in which the term “recovery” was spoken with confidence, and looming doubt hanging over... Read more

Fletcher Wilcox Grand Canyon Title Agency   The Maricopa County median purchase price for a previously owned single-family home in January 2019 was $290,000. This was $16,250 or six percent... Read more

Dan Mayes Senior Vice President Management & Analytics, Offerpad   “Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or present are certain to miss the... Read more

By P.R. ‘Randy’ Cooney Arizona School of Real Estate & Business   I started a new position as the National Director of Training for 72SOLD in February. That being said,... Read more

Pat Warren Corporate Etiquette Consultant, Accelerated Learning   In today’s fast-paced work world, trying to navigate proper etiquette can be tricky. Between relaxed dress codes, the prolific use of technology, blurred... Read more

David Allen Partner Jaburg | Wilk Attorneys at Law   There is nothing at all unusual about making a mistake. Everyone makes them all the time. Some, or more likely... Read more

Shannon Quagliata Open Houses Direct   Can Coming Soon Open Houses Help Sell a Home By Reducing Accumulating Days on Market? Yes They Can. Open Houses have had nothing but... Read more

Shannon Quagliata Open Houses Direct   Why Capturing Verified Information Is So Important at Both Over the past two years Open Houses have been on quite a roller coaster as... Read more

By David Allen   It is common in commercial leases for the tenant to be given the “option” to continue to lease their premises for a new term commencing immediately... Read more

By Renee Gerstman   Most commercial leases allow for tenant improvements. Some leases provide for complete owner control of the process, including, design, construction and payment for the improvements. Other... Read more

  The Arizona Department of Housing recently announced the launch of Pathway to Purchase. This is a new program for Arizonans statewide looking to become homeowners in select cities. With... Read more

Mary Wolf-Francis Chair, Market Leadership Advisory Committee U.S. Green Building Council Arizona Community Outreach Liaison for DIRTT Environmental Solutions   A symbol of excellence in green buildings, LEED or Leadership... Read more

By Pete Te Kampe In 2014, industry professionals in the Phoenix metro apartment market felt as though their space was experiencing auspicious conditions.  This was due to rising rents, escalating... Read more

  Joseph Meyer President & CEO, Meyer Development & Construction Services, Ltd.   Drive around town and you can’t seemingly go more than a mile without encountering another newly completed apartment... Read more

P.R. ‘Randy’ Cooney The Success Institute for Real Estate Professionals Designated Broker, Realty Executives     In my 30 years as an agent, broker, trainer, author, and coach, hundreds of... Read more

Mark Stapp W.P. Carey School of Business, Arizona State University   There is one simple statement about metro Phoenix that is indisputable: this is a growth market. The recession aside,... Read more

Sandra Baldwin Partner, Launch Real Estate Our Valley of the Sun has a wide variety of homes and our luxury market has shown a pattern that repeats itself – at... Read more

Don T. Rodie, MCR, SLCR Managing Director, Cushman & Wakefield   Phoenix was experiencing solid economic and commercial real estate fundamentals prior to the local impact of Covid-19, while this... Read more

David Allen Partner Jaburg | Wilk Attorneys at Law   If we have to pick one word to describe the difference between living under the laws of our country as... Read more

  Tricia Covert Publisher, Arizona Journal of Real Estate & Business   In a sales driven industry such as real estate, searching for ways to increase personal production is always... Read more

By Michael Denious   In the issue before last, I posted an article regarding pre-possession occupancy agreements, which are agreements between a seller and buyer of property allowing the buyer... Read more

By Michael Denious   The Real Estate Commissioner’s Rules include the following warnings to real estate licensees concerning what are referred to as “pre-possession” and “post-possession” occupancy agreements: J.  A... Read more

Tom Buschatzke Director, Arizona Department of Water Resources   It is no secret that Arizona has planned well for the challenges of long-term drought in our region. For decades, Arizona... Read more

By Christopher J. Charles, Esq., David Degnan & Joshua Black   Many real estate listings contain a “liquidated damages” clause that allows the agent to collect a commission if the... Read more

NATE MATHERSON CEO & Founder, LendEdu   Have you ever looked at a property and thought with a little bit of elbow grease and some easy repairs, the place could... Read more

Fletcher Wilcox Founder, The Wilcox Report Previously-owned single-family homes comprise the majority of residential sales — approximately 80 percent of all residential real estate sales in the Arizona Regional Multiple... Read more

Written by: Sandra Watson President and CEO, Arizona Commerce Authority   Spearheading Arizona’s economic development efforts, the Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) promotes statewide assets and competitive advantages to businesses in the global... Read more

By Sandra Watson   Spearheading Arizona’s economic development efforts, the Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) promotes statewide assets and competitive advantages to businesses in the global marketplace. We engage company decision... Read more

Ed Drummond Founder, Capstone Realty Professionals   Property management is not for everybody. I like to think I got into management on a dare and over time recognized that the... Read more

Ed Drummond Founder, Capstone Realty Professionals   Leading into 2020 we had exceptionally high hopes for our property management business. As I write this, we have just entered our second... Read more

Tracy Fitzgerald Fitzgerald Luxury Group, Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty 2019 Real Estate Agent of the Year   When it comes to the real estate industry, few agents survive on... Read more

Christopher J. Charles, Esq. Owner, Founder, Provident Law   Pursuant to Arizona’s deed of trust statutes, if a borrower defaults on her mortgage obligations, the lender may foreclosure non-judicially by... Read more

Charles “Hos” Hoskins Maricopa County Treasurer   In 2012, voters passed Proposition 117 hoping to see a property tax reduction; however, it probably won’t work out that way for most... Read more

By William Gibney, Esq. If you drive a car, own real estate, own a business, have a spouse or business partner, or engage in high-risk activities, there’s a decent chance... Read more

By William Gibney, Esq.   If you drive a car, own real estate, own a business, have a spouse or business partner, or engage in high-risk activities, there’s a decent... Read more

Kristin E. Rosan Partner, Madison & Rosan, LLP Attorneys at Law   Once you’ve made your fortune flipping, make sure you keep it. One of the greatest areas of liability... Read more

Tricia Covert Publisher, Arizona Journal of Real Estate & Business What defines a luxury home — price, square footage, design or the lifestyle it can provide? The answer may be... Read more

Tricia Covert Publisher, Arizona Journal of Real Estate & Business    The month of December is a nostalgic time of the year – it’s a time to pause and appreciate... Read more

Nate Hoelzen President, Arizona Journal of Real Estate & Business  Dear Readers, We have a lot to celebrate in May. In this month, we remember our fallen soldiers on Memorial... Read more

Tricia Covert Publisher, Arizona Journal of Real Estate & Business    I’m always amazed how quickly our mid-year issue approaches. This is the time when I ask many writers and... Read more

Tricia Covert Publisher, Arizona Journal of Real Estate & Business    For some of us, it doesn’t seem long ago when we were carrying around our flip phones as a... Read more

    Tricia Covert Publisher, Arizona Journal of Real Estate & Business    The atmosphere in the local area in August always seems to shift. Retail shopping is a  bit... Read more

Nate Hoelzen President, Arizona Journal of Real Estate & Business    Dear Readers, I’m proud to have assumed the roles of President of the Arizona School of Real Estate &... Read more

Tricia Covert Publisher, Arizona Journal of Real Estate & Business Welcome to the planning season. Many of us are now in the process of reviewing the past year to set... Read more

Tricia Covert Publisher, Arizona Journal of Real Estate & Business   We continue to hear about positive growth in Arizona, specifically in the Greater Phoenix area. This issue touches on... Read more

Tricia Covert Publisher, Arizona Journal of Real Estate & Business    As a lead-in to 2018, the first two Journal issues of the year are dedicated to an important topic:... Read more

Tricia Covert Publisher, Arizona Journal of Real Estate & Business    It’s interesting to talk to Phoenix natives who have lived in the city for decades. They’ve seen Phoenix as... Read more

Fletcher Wilcox V.P.  Business Development and Real Estate Analyst Grand Canyon Title Agency fwilcox@gcta.com Founder TheWilcoxReport.com   Beware: New Homestead Law May Delay A COE In this report we review... Read more

Fletcher Wilcox Grand Canyon Title Agency   Median Purchase Price Continues Ascent The median purchase of a previously owned single-family home in Maricopa County (Greater Phoenix) continued its rise in... Read more

Sean Walters Chief Operating Officer, Sunbelt Holdings   When ADOT began construction of the Loop 303 freeway, there was optimism around the positive impact the multi-level interchange linking Interstate 10 and... Read more

By Michael R. King   ANSWER: Probably not, but it depends upon the nature of the found property. Even better than winning the lottery, everyone’s dream is finding a fortune... Read more

Tricia Covert Editor, Arizona Journal of Real Estate & Business   The Phoenix metropolitan area has become quite an attraction for reality home shows over the past few years. In... Read more

Jeremy Spann Owner, Home Drone Films   You worked hard to become a professional real estate agent. You made a name for yourself. You hustled. You built your business. Now... Read more

Martha Appel Real Estate Broker Of The Year 2015   Why did you choose a career as a residential real estate broker? I didn’t choose a real estate career; it... Read more

Nav Athwal Founder and CEO, RealtyShares   Since the passage of the 2012 JOBS Act, real estate crowdfunding has become one of the fastest-growing segments of the crowdfunding industry. According... Read more

Written By: Tricia Covert Editor, Arizona Journal of Real Estate & Business Marketing Manager, Arizona School of Real Estate & Business   In March of this year, our school had... Read more

Paul Ohanian Founder and CEO, Scottsdale Wealth Planning, Inc.   If you are in the business of real estate in Arizona, you have experienced firsthand the benefits of ongoing lower borrowing... Read more

By Paul Ohanian   I have been designing financial portfolios for a wide range of clients for 25 years and come across many types of investment strategies. I often look... Read more

By Paul Ohanian   In last month’s Journal, I touched on the basics of Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) as a liquid and flexible alternative to directly holding real property in... Read more

Jim Sexton Broker Development, Opendoor.com   I’ve worked in “traditional” real estate for over 30 years. Over the past few years, I’ve seen a noticeable shift to the consumer in... Read more

By Jeff Tallman, Managing Broker, HomeSmart   A Tax Lien is a legal claim against the property of an individual or business that fails to pay taxes owed to the... Read more

Mark Hutchins & Jereme Kleven Owners My Home Group 8360 E. Raintree Drive, Suite 120 Scottsdale, AZ 85260 myhomegroup.com   Who remembers playing the game of Truth or Dare as... Read more

Patrick Lewis Designated Broker Realty Executives     Realty Executives is the original disruptor in the real estate profession. Our company supports the needs of our Agents and creates an... Read more

David Allen PARTNER, JAYBURG WILK   If you ask most people what it means to be “fraudulently induced” to enter into a contract, they will likely respond that it means... Read more

Beth Sigg Northwest Real Estate Services   Appraisal can be a very solitary profession, with many working for themselves and with little human interaction. While interaction in person can be... Read more

Paul Ohanian, CFP Founder and CEO, Scottsdale Wealth Planning, Inc.   In recent weeks the increase in volatility in the stock market has resulted in renewed anxiety for many investors.... Read more

Max Hansen CEO, Y Scouts, Inc.   If you’re an employer in Phoenix metro with aggressive growth goals, then you better start prioritizing recruitment. A couple years ago employers had their... Read more

Sarah Richardson Founder and CEO, Tru Realty   When considering whether or not a particular property would be a good “fix-and-flip” investment, it’s easy to get distracted daydreaming about best-case... Read more

Economists often study the new home market for trends and indicators as to the strength of the economy.

Sharon B. Megdal, Ph.D.Director, Water Resources Research Center The University of Arizona   On August 16, 2021, the United States Bureau of Reclamation announced a Tier 1 Shortage to go... Read more

Paul Ohanian Founder & CEO, Scottsdale Wealth Planning, Inc.   As a seasoned investment professional, I have often looked to real estate to provide asset diversification, lessen general stock market... Read more

Paul Ohanian Founder and CEO, Scottsdale Wealth Planning, Inc.   In previous issues of the Journal, I’ve discussed the basics of Real Estate Investment Trusts (“REITs”) and their role in... Read more

David Allen Partner, Jaburg | Wilk Attorneys at Law   Most people understand that for a binding contract to exist there must be a meeting of the minds between two... Read more

By P.R. “Randy” Cooney Publisher, Arizona School of Real Estate & Business   Recently, the Arizona School of Real Estate & Business was honored to host the Memorial Service for... Read more

By P.R. “Randy” Cooney Publisher of the Arizona Journal of Real Estate & Business   Recently I took on the challenge of remodeling my 1948 home to prepare for its... Read more

Written by Michael Orr   The Greater Phoenix housing market has been in the doldrums ever since the summer of 2013. With low sales numbers and a relatively weak level... Read more

Debra Hill-Fox Educator, Arizona School of Real Estate & Business   Successful property managers are always looking for new ways to increase property revenues, set the appropriate screening standards, incentivize on-time... Read more

Written by Debra Hill-Fox   The home rental arena has seen a consistent incline for the past several years. Average rental prices and vacancy rates have become the hot topics... Read more

Stephanie Wilson Stoops, Denious, Wilson & Murray, PLC Many mortgage brokers do not think about investor repurchase demands and “make-wholes” claims. However, these demands continue to nag most mortgage brokers.... Read more

Fletcher Wilcox Founder, Wilcox Report   The next time the U.S. Census Bureau releases population data, I predict Maricopa County will be the number one county in the United States... Read more

Sindy Ready Residential Real Estate Agent Of The Year 2015   Why did you choose a career as a real estate agent? I grew up in a real estate family... Read more

Written by Ari Spiro   The real estate adage, “retail follows rooftops” is a simple way to explain the demand for commercial services when a residential community is established or... Read more

Carli Hill Residential Real Estate Rookie Of The Year 2015   Why did you choose a career as a real estate agent? I’ve always had a personal interest in investment... Read more

The Hill Group Residential Real Estate Team Of The Year 2015   Why did you choose a career to form a residential real estate team? Kirsten and I didn’t start... Read more

Elliott D. Pollack CEO, Elliott D. Pollack & Company   The recent strength in the new single-family home market has translated into more optimism on the part of the Blue... Read more

David Degnan, Esq. Owner, Degnan Law, PLLC   Condominium owners often confront noisy and rowdy neighbors. The unruly neighbor may drop weights on the ground, play extremely loud music, or... Read more

David Degnan, Esq. Owner, Degnan Law, PLLC   You May Not Own As Much As You Think Unmarried couples are buying properties in droves in Arizona. However, when the relationship... Read more

Written by: Ari Spiro President and Founder, ORION Investment Real Estate   Phoenix metro shopping center is no longer a cringe-worthy phrase that one is afraid to utter in the real... Read more

Ari Spiro President and Founder, ORION Investment Real Estate   The boom of online shopping over the last decade has forced retail developers and tenants to rethink their strategy. Grocery anchored... Read more

John Tomblin Sofvue.com, OfficeAtlas.com, AirwestDrones.com   One of the most misunderstood and often overlooked conditions of owning a small income property is the Reserves for Replacements (RFR’s), or what is... Read more

Mark Stapp Fred E. Taylor Professor of Real Estate, W.P. Carey School of Business | ASU   “Perfection of means and confusion of ends seem to characterize our age” –... Read more

Quannah Dallas Economic Development Department Manager, Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community   By any measure, 2016 will be outstanding for the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community. Years ago its elected Council... Read more

By Daran R. Wastchak   Although “home energy audits” have been around since energy shortages and long lines at the gas station in the 1970’s, the past five to ten... Read more

Written by: Thomas Meixner Professor and Head Hydrology and Atmospheric Sciences University of Arizona Room 122 JW Harshbarger Bldg. #11 Tucson, AZ 85721 Phone 520.626.1532 tmeixner@arizona.edu   Water is the... Read more

Jennifer Wehner Associate Real Estate Broker, eXp Realty   The National Association of Realtors just released their annual report, and despite rising home prices Realtors did fewer deals and made... Read more

Sarah Kirsch Richardson Founder and CEO Tru Realty 7373 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite A100 Scottsdale, AZ 85253 www.trurealty.com   At this point in our lives, we are all familiar with... Read more

Written by: P.R. ‘Randy’ Cooney Publisher, Arizona Journal of Real Estate & Business   For over twenty years, the Arizona School of Real Estate & Business hosts a monthly, signature... Read more

Christopher Charles, Esq. Founder and Managing Partner, Provident Law   In some cultures it’s customary to meet the neighbors before purchasing a home. In the appellate case Lerner v. DMB... Read more

By Christopher J. Charles, Esq.   In some cultures, it’s customary to meet the neighbors before purchasing a home. In the recent case of Lerner v. DMB Realty, LLC, the... Read more

Tony Gilbert Realtor® ABR®, The RealFX Group – Washington   When it comes to selling real estate of any kind, there are many universal truths that agents can adhere to.... Read more

Sarah Richardson Founder and CEO, Tru Realty   When COVID-19 first struck the United States several months ago, there was mass panic across nearly all businesses and industries. Without a... Read more

Laura Kelly Mance CRB, REALTOR® / President Long Realty   You would think that selling newly built homes and resale in Arizona would be a similar process…a) they’re houses and... Read more

Laura Kelly Mance President, Long Realty   Well, I have to confess that sometimes it takes a kick in the pants to get you to learn something new. Yes, we... Read more

Nate Hoelzen President, Arizona Journal of Real Estate & Business  Dear Readers, In our industry, we find success through satisfying our clients. For that, you need to know what their... Read more

Greg Muir Interim School Director, Arizona Journal of Real Estate & Business    Dear Friends, I hope you all are able to enjoy the long holiday weekend this Labor Day.... Read more

Greg Muir Executive Vice President, Arizona Journal of Real Estate & Business    Dear Friends, I hope you are all able to relax and enjoy the long holiday weekend this... Read more

“DC” Campbell Designated Broker Campbell Realty Advisors, Inc   Let’s be honest. Most Agents prefer to focus on listings (representing Sellers) versus representing Buyers. Why? Less heavy lifting, no extensive... Read more

Laura Kelly Mance President, Long Realty lmance@longrealty.com   As a girl who grew up in NJ where it rains 117 days a year, I can’t imagine not having enough water.... Read more

Eden Sunshine Vice President Realty Executive   The real estate business is rather simple. A realtor’s job is to bring motivated buyers and sellers together to facilitate a real estate... Read more

Eden Sunshine Vice President Realty Executive   Every year, around the beginning of November, I lead a group of real estate agents through a business planning process designed to get... Read more

David Allen Partner, Jaburg | Wilk Attorneys at Law   The growing popularity of homeowners renting out all or a part of their homes as “short-term rentals,” as an alternative... Read more

Beth Sigg Northwest Real Estate Services   It’s all the rage – hopping on a website like Airbnb or VRBO, and staying in a home, apartment, or condo owned by... Read more

Jay Joseph Owner, Josephs Appraisal Group, Inc.   How often have we heard – the appraisal came in below the contract price? The “comps” were “terrible” or the adjustments were... Read more

Fletcher Wilcox V.P. Business Development & Real Estate Analyst, Grand Canyon Title Agency   Defining what a luxury residence is can be difficult. Someone’s notion of what constitutes luxury may... Read more

Fletcher R. Wilcox The Wilcox Report   As I write this article, it is sixty days since the introduction of the new AAR Residential Resale Real Estate Purchase Contract on... Read more

Christopher J. Charles Founder and Managing Partner, Provident Law   One of the chief hallmarks of America’s jurisprudence is our careful protections and respect for one another’s individual property rights. ... Read more

Michael Bennett CEO/Owner, B.E. Lending   Whether you are highly experienced in commercial real estate or not, financing your acquisition or refinance can still be a great challenge. Loan programs... Read more

Sarah Kirsch Richardson Founder and CEO Tru Realty 7373 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite A100 Scottsdale, AZ 85253 www.trurealty.com   If you’re a real estate professional, or really any business professional... Read more

Mark Holohan President, Arizona Solar Energy Association Solar Division Manager, Wilson Electric   Solar installed capacity continues to grow rapidly in the U.S. and Arizona as well. Despite the end... Read more

Laura Kelly Mance CRB, REALTOR® / President Long Realty   A few nights ago we had visiting family from So Cal over for dinner. When the topic turned to real... Read more

David Allen Partner Jaburg | Wilk Attorneys at Law   Everybody is familiar with the part of a wedding where the audience is given an opportunity by the person officiating... Read more

Christopher J. Charles, Esq. Founder and Managing Partner, Provident Law   Attorney Christopher Charles recently achieved a noteworthy victory for his real estate client in a purchase contract dispute where... Read more

Eden Sunshine Vice President, Realty Executives   One of my favorite characters from the movie “Up” was Doug the Dog. Doug had a very special collar that enabled him to... Read more

Quannah Davis Economic Development Dept. Mgr., Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community     In 2016 and 2017, the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community continued its track record of successful economic... Read more

Bob Mulhern Managing Director, Colliers International NAIOP Board Member   I am regularly contacted by people who want to know how to enter the commercial real estate market as a... Read more

Joan Levinson Paradise Valley Luxury Real Estate Expert   The stock market has collapsed, we are besieged by a global plague, and social unrest grips the nation. There are myriad... Read more

Written by: Tricia Covert Editor, Arizona Journal of Real Estate & Business   Whether you’re a Wildcat, a Sun Devil or support another college, there is no doubt that the... Read more

  David Allen Partner, Jaburg & Wilk   Any real estate broker knows that in order to be legally entitled to be paid a commission, there needs to be an... Read more

Lloyd Fox Designated Broker and Owner Long Realty The FOX Group 5040 E Shea, #152 Scottsdale, AZ 85254 480.516.0555 lloydf.longrealty.com   Interesting times are many times the best time to... Read more

Eden Sunshine Vice President Realty Executive   Albert Einstein once said, “The definition of genius is taking the complex and making it simple.” At the risk of perhaps oversimplifying the... Read more

Randy Cooney President of the Success Institute Designated Broker, Realty Executives   Years ago, while overseeing a challenging twelve-month educational program for youth, I recall that after the half-way point... Read more

Paul Ohanian Founder and CEO, Scottsdale Wealth Planning, Inc.   As 2Q 2017 draws to a close and with it a half year of attention-grabbing headlines of stock market highs... Read more

By Pamela Barker   Avi Dan, recently contributed an article to Forbes on what will be important in 2015 for business planning. It’s a great article that I highly recommend... Read more

Matt Anderson Partner, Jaburg & Wilk   In the last 15 months, over 300 lawsuits alleging ADA accessibility violations have been filed by a handful of plaintiffs against Arizona multi-family building... Read more

Lea Marquez Peterson Arizona Corporation Commissioner   You are probably asking what an Arizona Corporation Commissioner is doing in a real estate industry publication. I have found that the Commission... Read more

By Christopher J. Charles, Esq.   The Valley’s real estate market has officially rebounded and construction is booming again. Because most contractors don’t get paid until the job is complete,... Read more

Kristin E. Rosan Partner, Madison & Rosan, LLP Attorneys at Law   As is typical with government programs, there is a very specific statutory process for buying, holding and then... Read more

This article is based on an excerpt from a recent book written by two of Arizona’s most known and respected real estate agents, Joann & Joseph Callaway. They are the... Read more

By Thomas A. Stoops   In the April 2014 Legal Advisor article we noted that the Arizona Court of Appeals in the case of The Weitz Company, L.L.C. v. Nicholas... Read more

JIM HOGAN Hogan School of Real Estate 4023 E. Grant Rd Tucson AZ 85718 520-327-6849 www.hoganschool.com   Tax lien season is just around the corner! To help those who are... Read more

Jim Hogan Hogan School of Real Estate   In Arizona, if property taxes are not paid, the County Treasurer will sell the delinquent lien at public auction. People buy tax... Read more

Cynthia Hizami Jewish National Fund USA 888-563-2008 chizami@jnf.org   If you have been investing in the real estate market in California, congratulations on making well informed financial decisions. Now that... Read more

Max Hansen CEO, Y Scouts, Inc.   With baby boomers retiring and millennials entering the workforce, the concept of work constantly changes shape. Now, younger generations refuse to view work... Read more

Kris Lindahl Founder & Owner, Kris Lindahl Real Estate   Commercial real estate has changed dramatically over the years, and modern technology has become an essential tool for successful real... Read more

Russ Scheetz Founder and Owner, Open House Hunters Educator, Arizona School of Real Estate & Business   Over recent years, the real estate industry has discovered firsthand that technology is... Read more

David Allen Partner, Jaburg | Wilk Attorneys at Law   As hard as real estate agents, title companies, attorneys, and anybody else who drafts contracts, may strive for perfection in... Read more

David Allen Partner, Jaburg Wilk   On all of the television court shows, one theme that is pervasive is that the judge, in issuing his or her ruling, attempts to... Read more

Ben Meyer Director, Commercial Architecture and Design 3rd story   With the election of a new U.S. president and the UK set to leave the European Union, 2017 looks to... Read more

Paul Ohanian Founder and CEO, Scottsdale Wealth Planning, Inc.   As a financial planner, I generally avoid predictions about what the future, and specifically the next year, may hold for... Read more

Phil Sexton Sibbach Team – Realty ONE Group   The Greater Phoenix real estate market has seen many changes in the last 7 years. Prices have gone up year-over-year. Sales... Read more

On Friday evening, March 11th, the Arizona School of Real Estate & Business held our 4th Annual Journal Industry Awards Ceremony at The McCormick Ranch Golf Club in the heart... Read more

Steve Schultz President and Designated Broker Blue Fox Properties   At Blue Fox Properties, LLC, our 100% focus is on managing unfurnished rental houses. In the current market conditions, many... Read more

Vikas Agrawal Guest Contributor, ValueWalk   Over the years, the real estate industry has managed to stay relatively hidden from many of the tech disruptions that have transformed other industries.... Read more

By Jeremy Johnson   There are aspects of appraisal that many people in the real estate industry may not be aware of or recognize. Real estate appraisers utilize many skills:... Read more

By Christopher J. Charles, Esq. & special guest Andy G. Anderson, Esq.   Many prudent real estate professionals form a business entity such as an LLC or PLLC for their... Read more

David Allen Partner Jaburg | Wilk Attorneys at Law   There are many situations, both in real estate transactions and in non-real estate transactions, when a party to a contract... Read more

Sarah Richardson Founder and CEO, Tru Realty   Have you ever wondered if tax liens could be a good investment for you? The process of investing in tax liens can... Read more

Jim Hogan Hogan School of Real Estate hoganschool.com   As you look to kick-off 2021 on the right foot with good investments, one consideration comes early in the year for... Read more

By Jim Hogan   As you look to kick-off 2023 on the right foot with good investments, one consideration comes early in the year for Arizonans.  This opportunity presents itself... Read more

P.R. ‘Randy’ Cooney President, Success Institute Arizona School of Real Estate & Business   At this year’s Broker Summit hosted by the Arizona School of Real Estate & Businesses some... Read more

P.R. Randy Cooney Publisher, Arizona Journal of Real Estate & Business   A few years ago, I had the opportunity to poll a large number of real estate brokers asking... Read more

By P.R. “Randy” Cooney Publisher of the Arizona Journal of Real Estate & Business Eight years ago, I began writing short insights about life and success. Since that time, these... Read more

                       By Brent Adamson and Matthew Dixon, PH.D. In the unforgettable early months of 2009, as the bottom fell out... Read more

Kristin E. Rosan Partner, Madison & Rosan, LLP Attorneys at Law   A practice dealing with commercial real estate comes with opportunities to participate in projects with global reach and... Read more

Shannon Quagliata Founder / CEO Open Houses Direct   With more and more investors starting to flock to Arizona to purchase homes, it is even more important for Realtors holding open... Read more

Rick Murray CEO, Arizona Small Business Association   Once a frontier state, specific to mining and agriculture, Arizona has since thrived over the decades. Arizona is now home to over 400,000... Read more

Eden Sunshine Vice President Realty Executives   “Stop innovating to get your needs met!” I had to remind an agent recently. “Just because you’ve got an idea doesn’t mean you... Read more

Nate Hoelzen President, Arizona School of Real Estate & Business (ASREB)   The commercial real estate (CRE) industry may not appear as susceptible to cyberattacks as other industries. This could... Read more

David Allen Partner in the Phoenix Law Firm, Jaburg & Wilk   After months of searching, you have finally found the house of your dreams and much to your delight... Read more

Alan Langston Founder and Executive Director, Arizona Real Estate Investors Association   The common definition to a fix and flip is buy a property, renovate and sell – ideally in... Read more

 By David Allen   Many people use the terms “mediation” and “arbitration” interchangeably, mistakenly believing the two words have the same meaning. While the English language is curiously replete with... Read more

Eden Sunshine Vice President, Realty Executives   In last month’s edition, I wrote about how squirrels and distractions keep us from achieving our maximum results and performance as an agent.... Read more

Christopher J. Charles, Esq. Provident Law   As discussed in this column’s recent article regarding pre-possession agreements, key provisions of the Dodd Frank Act (“Dodd Frank”) took effect in 2015.... Read more

Christopher J. Charles, Esq. Founder and Managing Partner, Provident Law   Following the market crash and the Great Recession, Congress enacted the Dodd-Frank Act to effectuate a “sweeping overhaul of... Read more

Nate Hoelzen President, Arizona School of Real Estate & Businsess (ASREB)   Drones are one of the hottest topics in real estate today. That’s because unmanned aircraft systems offer an... Read more

Tricia Covert Senior Publisher, Arizona Journal of Real Estate & Business   Each year new data is released that points to the ‘personal experience’ as a top priority for most... Read more

Karrin Taylor Founder and President, Arizona Strategies   One thing is certain since the advent of masterplanned communities (MPCs) decades ago – what they look like and who wants to live... Read more

Allison Cahill, ESQ. Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist & Million Dollar Guild   How does a real estate agent navigate the luxury market in today’s world? It comes down to... Read more

Mark Oleynik Founder and CEO, Moley Robotics   Rosie the robot from The Jetsons cartoon first aired in 1962 is not a fantasy anymore. According to the latest report on service... Read more

Kermit Baker Chief Economist, The American Institute of Architects   In order to get a sense of what will be the dominant forces in design, construction of homes and buildings over... Read more

Mark Stapp Fred E. Taylor Professor of Real Estate and Executive Director, Masters of Real Estate Development, Arizona State University, W.P. Carey School of Business     “You never change... Read more

Patti Mason USGBC Mountain West Regional Director, U.S. Green Building Council   The green building industry has come a long way – both here in Arizona and throughout the world... Read more

Sarah Kirsch Richardson Founder and CEO Tru Realty 7373 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite A100 Scottsdale, AZ 85253 www.trurealty.com   As the real estate market continues to boom both across the... Read more

Eden Sunshine Vice President, Realty Executives   As I wrapped up a recent business planning event for a group of real estate agents, I asked an important question. “By a... Read more

Lawrence Yun Chief Economist and Senior Vice President of Research National Association of REALTORS®   The housing market has been making steady, modest gains in 2016 from a national perspective. Home... Read more

Sarah Kirsch Richardson Tru Realty   Home automation, or the use of “smart devices” and the Internet of Things inside homes, is more than just a trend: It’s a fundamental... Read more

By: Troy Smith Accountant & Leasing Agent Green Valley Rental Properties LLC   Many new homeowners or just those new to the rental industry often believe that once their property... Read more

Sarah Kirsch Richardson Founder and CEO Tru Realty Arizona is one HOT place to be right now. And I’m not referring to the sky-high temperatures and blazing sun. The outside... Read more

Nathan D. Meyer Partner, Jaburg & Wilk Micalann C. Pepe Attorney, Jaburg & Wilk   Many contracts or leases require one party to get insurance protection for the other party... Read more

Marianne Hudson Executive Director, Angel Capital Association   Among the hidden heroes of America’s economy are angel investors – high net worth people who invest in innovative startups. These angels offer... Read more

Paul Ohanian Founder and CEO, Scottsdale Wealth Planning, Inc.   Just over 90 days ago, “Brexit” dominated headlines. The Washington Post said the vote had “escalated the risk of global... Read more

Megan Prichard General Manager, Uber   Can you imagine a world where there are less cars on the road, vehicle accidents are less frequent, and parking lots are beautiful areas... Read more

Steve Burch Senior Vice President, John Burns Real Estate Consulting   With waterfall islands, floor to ceiling windows, walls of glass, retractable full wall sliding doors, gourmet outdoor/indoor kitchens, separate prep... Read more

Denise Holliday, ESQ. Hull, Holliday & Holliday PLC   From March 2020 through August 26, 2021, Arizona’s rental industry has been subject to an eviction moratorium of some kind.  Through... Read more

David L. Allen Partner, Jaburg & Wilk   Anybody who has ever had a child has heard the refrain “but that’s NOT FAIR.” While the concept of “fairness” plays a... Read more

Pamela Barker President and Founder, Genesis Strategic Planning, Inc   For the past several years, the subject of “organizational culture” also known as “company culture” has appeared in nearly every business... Read more

A trust account is simply a checking account; however, it’s heavily regulated by several important Arizona statutes because the account holds other people’s money. Here in Arizona, property managers are... Read more

P.R. ‘Randy’ Cooney President, The Success Institute Publisher, Arizona Journal of Real Estate & Business   Those who have been in real estate in Arizona for many years may recall... Read more

ANDY GRIFFIN FRANK.  |  Co-Founder 602.691.7921 andy@stayfrank.com www.stayfrank.com   The current real estate market has developed a need for all things creative, and born from that are many alternative acquisition... Read more

Eden Sunshine & Vikki Gorman Realty Executives   She walked into our office with confidence and swag. Our seasoned and highly selective leadership team was immediately impressed. New licensee with... Read more

P.R. RANDY COONEY President of the Success Institute Designated Broker for Realty Executives RCooney@realtyexecsaz.com 602-370-7170   It is somewhat traditional, when there is a change of leadership, the out-going leader... Read more

Laura Kelly Mance CRB, REALTOR® / President Long Realty   In Southern Arizona, we define the luxury market as anything over $800,000. Year-to-date 2021 there have been 361 Luxury closings... Read more

Eden Sunshine Vice President, Realty Executives   As I am sitting here writing this article, Covid-19 is literally capturing every headline in the media right now. Know that there are... Read more

Robin Orscheln, Shawna Warner, Lara Broadrick, Rebecca Clayton The Team Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Real Estate   The landscape of residential real estate is changing rapidly due to technology and... Read more

Terry Kass Real Estate Intelligent Marketing   Shane Tschida Real Estate Intelligent Marketing Operating a profitable rental property requires more than just well-run accounting practices. Successful owners understand that property... Read more

David Allen Partner Jaburg | Wilk Attorneys at Law   Anybody who deals with contracts understands the basic components of a valid contract.  One party promises to do, or sometimes... Read more

P. R. Randy Cooney Publisher, Arizona Journal of Real Estate & Business   This past October, the Arizona School of Real & Business decided to honor Breast Cancer Awareness Month... Read more

David Allen Partner, Jaburg | Wilk Attorneys at Law   The reason that many people want to live in a community that is governed by “Codes, Covenants and Restrictions” (“CC&R’s)... Read more

Jeff Sibbach Sibbach Team – eXp Realty   If you’re a real estate agent seasoned in the industry and your phone hasn’t been ringing as much as it used to,... Read more

Erik Peterson Principal, PHX Architecture   The definition of traditional office space has taken on a whole new meaning.  Gone are the days of joining a company and being assigned... Read more

Cindi Acker-Hein Creative Strategist, Ninety-Nine Hats   With both home prices and demand increasing, the future looks bright for Arizona’s real estate agents. But this seller’s market is also taking... Read more

Mark Mitchell City of Tempe Mayor   Tempe is the home of Arizona State University, U.S. News & World Report’s most innovative university, but it is more than just a... Read more

Keith Miskin Founder, Cambridge Properties   It’s no secret the market is back in the Valley. When you look around there is construction in the works – everywhere. For the... Read more

Eden Sunshine Vice President Realty Executives   As I wrapped up a business development and training event for a group of real estate agents, I asked an important question. “By... Read more

Christopher J. Charles, Esq. Founder, Provident Law   Imagine you loan $1,000,000 to a third party concerning the purchase of a commercial property and you secure the loan with a... Read more

Tom Simplot President & CEO, Arizona Multihousing Association (AMA)   The rental industry in the Phoenix MSA is finally starting to catch up with major cities in America. There is... Read more

P.R. ‘Randy’ Cooney Publisher, Arizona Journal of Real Estate & Business   In the early 1990s, I attended a leadership transformation workshop that featured a documentary video about a successful,... Read more

Steve Chader Author, #1 National Best Seller HOLD   I earned my license just after moving to Arizona many years ago. At the time, I did not know anyone that... Read more

By: Steve Kozachik In many cities across the country there’s a built in tension between growth and preservation. In Tucson, the University of Arizona is surrounded by 9 residential neighborhoods,... Read more

Diane Henry Realtor, West USA Realty   In the rental market, the majority of leases lock in the landlord-tenant relationship for one or more years. Whether it’s a single-family home,... Read more

  Written By: Greg Valladao Senior Director of Investment Sales, Cushman & Wakefield   Over the past six months, Phoenix metro has seen repeated headlines announcing large commercial transactions including... Read more

David Allen Partner, Jaburg|Wilk Attorneys at Law   If you talk to anyone who has been a party to a lawsuit, they are almost certainly going to comment as to... Read more

Don Yaeger New York Times Best Selling Author   The great Vince Lombardi who won five NFL championships with the Green Bay Packers was well versed in the understanding of... Read more

    David Allen Partner, Jayburg & Wilk   Many people, particularly those who have never experienced first-hand what it is like to be a party to litigation, are quick... Read more

P.R. ‘Randy’ Cooney Arizona School of Real Estate & Business   At our recent Arizona Broker Summit, held here at the Arizona School of Real Estate & Business, I asked... Read more

Greg Burger President, RL Brown Housing Reports   To give you a clear perspective for the future of new homes in Phoenix Metro, it’s important to understand where we have come... Read more

Steve Zylstria President & CEO, Arizona Technology Council   In 2016, Arizona’s technology sector has arguably seen its most successful year-to-date. The state has more jobs in technology; our educators... Read more

Sarah Kirsch Richardson Principal/Designated Broker, Tru Realty   Investing in tax liens can be risky business, but with the right information in-hand, it can be a successful addition to your... Read more

Sarah Kirsch Richardson Tru Realty   If you all haven’t subscribed to Elliot Pollack’s Monday Morning Quarterback, then stop reading this right now and subscribe. If anyone has the crystal... Read more

Susie Sabel Mortgage Loan Originator Helping clients understand home financing As a member of the real estate and lending world, I have to say the ride has been wilder than... Read more

By P.R. “Randy” Cooney Publisher, Arizona Journal of Real Estate & Business   Nearly three years ago we launched the SUCCESS INSTITUTE here at the Arizona School of Real Estate... Read more

David Allen Partner Jaburg | Wilk Attorneys at Law   For most people, their understanding of the legal system is based in large part upon what they see, hear, or... Read more

Jason Francis Co-Founder, Chief Operating Officer, Tiny Heirlooms   Luxury has always been a coveted desire for most people. For years, it’s been about acquiring treasures, riches, massive estates and attaining... Read more

Shannon Quagliata Founder / CEO Open Houses Direct   Why the “Too Open Open House” is going away and why, in a Market with Low Inventory, Open Houses are the... Read more

David Allen Partner, Jaburg & Wilk There are many reasons why a Landlord and Tenant may choose to include an “option” in a commercial lease. The most common type of... Read more

Tricia Covert Senior Publisher, Arizona Journal of Real Estate & Business   There are certain factors we typically use to assess the Valley’s real estate growth. These include housing affordability,... Read more

By David S. Miller CCIM Chapter President   What is CCIM and what is its value in the commercial world? This is a question often asked by those new to... Read more

By P.R. “Randy” Cooney Publisher, Arizona Journal of Real Estate & Business   In preparation for an upcoming seminar on selling listings, I recently posted on Facebook a unique request.... Read more

Gary Hix Author, Domestic Water Wells in Arizona, A Guide for Realtors and Mortgage Lenders Educator, Arizona School of Real Estate & Business   Domestic water wells may seem like... Read more

By P.R. “Randy” Cooney Publisher of the Arizona Journal of Real Estate & Business   It’s Saturday, December 20th 2014 and I’m up at 5:00 a.m., pretty standard. This particular... Read more

Eden Sunshine Vice President, Realty Executives   Being a real estate agent often provides the inside track when it comes to investing in properties. Agents are generally well versed when... Read more

David W. Degnan, Esq. Degnan Law, PLLC   Real estate agents draft contracts every month. Many contracts are straight-forward and easy to follow. However, real estate agents often engage in... Read more

Sarah Richardson Founder and CEO, Tru Realty   In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the experts are on-edge trying to figure out what the housing industry will look like... Read more

Cindi Acker-Hein Creative Strategist, Ninety-Nine Hats   Big data is big news everywhere and it totally revolutionizes real estate. When the information captured through things like website visits, demographics, and... Read more

Christopher Charles, Esq. Managing Partner and Founder, Provident Law   Tony Soprano and Ned Flanders are preparing to face off in court. They have been next-door neighbors for about five... Read more

Eden Sunshine Vice President, Realty Executives   I was physically exhausted, drained, and unable to focus. I would lose my train of thought and could hardly keep my eyes opened.... Read more

Laura Mance Long Realty Companies   2020 has certainly been a challenging year; COVID 19, low housing inventory, less travel, cancelled or postponed events like the Book Fair and El... Read more

Sam Willis     Appraising your own home is a convenient and affordable alternative to having to pay for an appraisal or worry about getting upsold by an agent that’s... Read more

Jennifer Wehner The Wehner Group, eXp Realty 2019 Real Estate Team of the Year   Flipping homes is what brought me from Southern California to Arizona in 2003. I used... Read more

David Allen Partner, Jaburg|Wilk Attorneys at Law   Many real estate contracts include an “arbitration provision,” whereby the parties to the contract agree that they will resolve any disputes which... Read more

MICHAEL GRUBBS, CBO Team Leader Residential, NPC and Remote Video Inspections City of Phoenix Planning & Development Department Inspections Building 438 W. Adams Street Phoenix, AZ 85003   As a... Read more

Tina Lapp President, Hondros College of Business 2016-2017 President, Real Estate Educators Association (REEA)   Real estate has always been a dynamic, ever-changing industry essentially due to the primary drivers... Read more

Laurence B. Hirsch Partner, Jaburg & Wilk   In many divorces, the largest marital asset is the family home. Frequently, the parties agree to sell their residence. However, the sale of... Read more

Steve Schultz President, National Association of Residential Property Managers     On my path to becoming the 2017 President of the National Association of Residential Property Managers (NARPM®), I have... Read more

Vanessa Krystek American Title Service 2019 Title Representative of the Year   When 2020 made its debut, everyone was feeling great. January and February gave us reasons to celebrate, with... Read more

Elliott D. Pollack CEO, Elliott D. Pollack and Company   The election of Donald Trump has changed the outlook of the economy. The current stagnation narrative appears to be coming... Read more

Jim Daniel RLBrownReports/Bright Future Real Estate Research RLBrownTucson@gmail.com 602.327.6989   The numbers are in, and December was another solid month for Tucson housing, and 2020 ended with no complaints from... Read more

Eden Sunshine Vice President Realty Executive   Pat’s Inside Sales Agent, Eric, was setting roughly 17 appointments per week in his small town. Business was good and Eric was a... Read more

Nick Miner Nick Miner, CCIM Office: (480) 612-0384 Cell: (480) 226-8037 nick@nickminer.com www.nickminer.com   When canvassing the commercial real estate market in Phoenix, there are so many positive indicators that... Read more

David Allen Partner, Jaburg|Wilk Attorneys at Law   Has it ever crossed your mind — even if only for a moment — that if you are extra super nice to... Read more

Written by Columnist: Christopher J. Charles, Esq. Written by Columnist: Anne Munsil Courchaine, Esq.   “Where there is no counsel, the people fall; But in the multitude of counselors there... Read more

David Degnan Owner, Degnan Law, PLLC   Real estate agents should take note: a lease with an option to purchase is three contracts – not one. The Agreement contains an... Read more

Beth Sigg Northwest Real Estate Services   With the prevalence of television shows promoting “Fix it and Flip It” for quick cash, the subject that often is overlooked is a... Read more

Beth Sigg Northwest Real Estate Services   We knew it would happen. The day we reviewed an appraisal which listed data sources way beyond the usual “auditor or public records”,... Read more

Written by Christopher J. Charles, Esq.   ATTENTION all investors, builders, and anyone planning to build a home: according to the Arizona Supreme Court’s recent Wild Creek decision and the... Read more

By Christopher J. Charles, Esq.   I.  INTRODUCTION The Valley will be the entertainment hub of the world in January/February 2015.  Phoenix metro will host not only the Super Bowl,... Read more

  Gregory Burger RL Brown Reports   There has been a great amount of focus on resale housing; however, the new home market has gained substantial momentum over the last... Read more

Debra Hill-Fox Sales Manager, NPM Staffing, Inc.   The increase in rental properties in Maricopa County in recent years has created a high demand for property management – especially for residential... Read more

Mark Lewis VP Engineering, Water Resource Institute   Arizona has enough water for our growing population, because of our long-running conservation efforts. We just need to help farmers and businesses... Read more

By P.R. “Randy” Cooney Publisher, Arizona Journal of Real Estate & Business   Growing up in Phoenix, I recall our first home at the base of South Mountain, right off... Read more

Laura Mance Long Realty   Ah, we’re getting back to the “Pro Market.” What do I mean by that? It’s a real estate market that values and rewards professional REALTORS®... Read more

Dirk Swift Program Director, Home Plus   As real estate professionals, we know the differences between buying and renting are staggering. Yet there are many people in our communities that... Read more

Randy Cooney President Success Institute for Real Estate Professionals     As many of those New Year resolutions have already slipped away, I have now chosen to label the days... Read more

Lauren Schneider Military Home Search Over a decade ago, it was believed that one in four residents in Arizona would be over the age of 60 by 2020. In 2018,... Read more

By Storme Hall   I have had the good fortune at various times in my real estate career to experience having a real estate assistant by my side and I... Read more

By Jeff Young   When I give presentations on Social Security Claiming Strategies, it is a common occurrence to be asked by someone in the audience, what options are available... Read more

By: P.R. “Randy” Cooney Publisher, Arizona Journal of Real Estate & Business   After being in real estate for many years, I have seen agents develop their own recipe of... Read more

By David Allen   Most commercial leases contain a requirement that the tenant will execute a “Subordination, Non-Disturbance and Attornment Agreement,” commonly referred to a “SNDA.” A majority of tenants... Read more

David Allen Partner, Jaburg & Wilk   If you find yourself involved in a lawsuit, either as a party plaintiff, defendant or as a material witness, it is very likely... Read more

By Randy Helfman   The holiday season always seems like the appropriate time to reflect on the “gifts’ we receive in our lives. After almost 20 years of being an... Read more

Nate Hoelzen President, Arizona Journal of Real Estate & Business    On its surface, luxury real estate as a concept seems specific to the consumer, varying from each individual. For... Read more

David Allen Partner, Jaburg|Wilk Attorneys at Law   If you ask somebody whether they “know” something, they will readily tell you either “yes” or “no.” There is no doubt while... Read more

Judy Lowe Commissioner, Arizona Department of Real Estate   As I do my Arizona Department of Real Estate Outreach around Arizona, I hear from real estate practitioners and consumers who... Read more

Sarah Richardson Founder and CEO, Tru Realty   The words ‘luxury living’ tends to conjure up images of lavish dining rooms, grand entrances, and over-the-top decor. These are features some... Read more

P.R. ‘Randy’ Cooney President, Success Institute Educator, Arizona School of Real Estate & Business     Given the tragic loss of multiple lives in recent months, America again finds itself... Read more

Sarah Porter, Director Kyl Center for Water Policy ASU Morrison Institute for Public Policy   In 2022, for the first time ever, Arizona’s Colorado River supplies will be cut. Lake... Read more

Michelle Lind, Of Counsel Arizona Association of Realtors® Originally published on aaronline.com You have likely heard the phrase “standard of care,” but what the heck is it?  Well, the term... Read more

Written by Christopher J. Charles Special Guest Writer Andy G. Anderson Provident Law   I have a soft spot for freebies – giveaways, handouts, complimentary gifts, whatever you prefer to... Read more

Chris Bianco Owner/Broker, Weichert Realtors   Tax liens can be a very a tricky issue with questions of who pays the tax, can you buy them and if you buy... Read more

By Christopher J. Charles, Esq. & David Degnan, Esq.   Whether you’re a real estate broker, contractor, lender, or attorney, most real estate professionals will encounter litigation at some point... Read more

By Christopher J. Charles, Esq. & David Degnan, Esq.   Prudent real estate professionals should have a general understanding of which real estate related claims are and are not recoverable... Read more

By Jan Green   Why is it important for agents to know anything about “green” features?  To begin; The National Association of REALTORS conducted a survey and found that nearly... Read more

Robb Arthur Global Investigations & Security   Most of us have read recent articles about the vast amount of personal information being gathered by the U.S. National Security Agency (NSA)... Read more

By David Allen   While it’s true that you most often cannot tell much about a book by its title, the same does not hold true when it comes to... Read more

John Hondros Chairman, Hondros Education Group/Arizona School of Real Estate & Business   The year 2017 has been very active and it’s hard to believe that we are now in... Read more

Lizy Hoeffer Senior Loan Officer, Guild Mortgage   It might come as a shock to many, but a person’s money mindset often stems from childhood experiences such as the first... Read more

By Jeff Young   While much has been written and said to encourage people to consider claiming social security at Full Retirement Age (66-67) or even later, the question remains... Read more

Christopher J. Charles, Esq. Provident Law   It has been famously said that “with great power comes great responsibility.”1 This is especially true for REALTORS® who, under Article 26 of... Read more

By David Allen   A man named Joe who lives and works in Chicago, decided he wasn’t getting enough use out of his second home in Scottsdale which is located... Read more

David Allen Partner Jaburg | Wilk Attorneys at Law   It is not uncommon for litigants in a case that in any manner involves real property to want to record... Read more

Eden Sunshine Vice President Realty Executive   Katie has short, spiked, fire red hair. As you might imagine, her personality matches her looks. When Katie walks in a room, she... Read more

Denise Holliday, ESQ. Hull, Holliday & Holliday PLC   Our real estate market is as hot as the Arizona desert in July. Demand for property rises as inventory declines. Home... Read more

Gary Hix former Certified RE Instructor   At some point in your real estate career, you will likely have the opportunity to work with a buyer that wants to purchase... Read more

Written by: Frank Murray Attorney at Law, Stoops, Denious, Wilson & Murray, PLC   Arizona has always been a “liberal state” with respect to the implied covenant that arises out... Read more

John Tomblin Sofvue.com, OfficeAtlas.com, AirwestDrones.com   Remember the famous line from the 1980’s blockbuster film “Back to the Future” when Dr. Emmett Brown, the mad scientist says “Roads?  Where we’re... Read more

By P.R. “Randy” Cooney Publisher of the Arizona Journal of Real Estate & Business   It’s July of 2014 — for a variety of reasons it was time to sell... Read more

Christopher J. Charles, Esq. Provident Law Special Guest Writer David W. Ronald, Esq.   Sadly, according to recent statistics, roughly half of marriages end in divorce. When “irreconcilable differences” occur,... Read more

Written by Mark Greene Mortgage Loan Originator   A team can leverage the collective time and experience of its members, to more effectively deliver a full suite of services for... Read more

Shannon Quagliata Open Houses Direct   With all the changes going on in Real Estate in Arizona from new MLS regulations to interest rates and inventory on the rise, Open... Read more

Shannon Quagliata Open Houses Direct   For the last 18 months we have found that more and more people are moving to Arizona from outside of the state. These buyers... Read more

Eden Sunshine Vice President, Realty Executives   Great business owners, real estate agents and brokers all understand that they need to differentiate themselves and their businesses if they want to... Read more

Shannon Quagliata Open Houses Direct   With all of the events and attractions coming to the valley over the next six months, the Super Bowl, the Phoenix open, and Barrett... Read more

Beth Sigg Northwest Real Estate Services   The typical appraisal model in business is the lone wolf working in a home office. Or an appraisal company employee working in a... Read more

Sarah Kirsch Richardson Tru Realty   Love it or hate it, blockchain is starting to affect nearly every industry. And while most associate blockchain with bitcoin or cryptocurrency, it really... Read more

Cathy Carlat Mayor of Peoria   Peoria is home to families who enjoy an exceptional quality of life.  Kids play safely in their neighborhoods, parks and trails are bustling every... Read more

Greg Stanton Mayor, City of Phoenix   If You Haven’t Been to Phoenix Recently, You Haven’t Been to Phoenix During a recent business recruiting trip to San Francisco, a Bloomberg... Read more

  Mayor of Prescott Harry B. Oberg   Prescott is located about 90 miles north of Phoenix, situated a mile in elevation, in the Bradshaw Mountains, next to the Prescott... Read more

Jenn Daniels Gilbert Mayor   Did you know in 2016, Gilbert was named the “Top Boom Town in America” by realtor.com? Gilbert is shedding the image of a bedroom community... Read more

Mayor of Glendale Jerry Weiers   THE DAWN FOR GLENDALE This is a great time for the City of Glendale. I’m proud to report on a number of exciting projects... Read more

Jim Lane Mayor of Scottsdale   Scottsdale has earned a reputation in the Valley as a place where people want to live. Nationally and internationally the City has earned a... Read more

John Giles Mayor of Mesa   Mesa is the third largest city in Arizona and our growth is accelerating. For years, we have been known for our stellar housing communities... Read more

Jonathan Rothschild Mayor of Tucson   Tucson’s business incentives — the GPLET, Primary Jobs and Global Economic Development District incentives — have helped employers large and small locate and expand... Read more

Mark Brnovich Arizona Attorney General   As Arizona’s Attorney General, I’m committed to fighting against discrimination, but I also recognize the importance of protecting our real estate community from frivolous... Read more

Mayor of Tempe, Mark Mitchell   Tempe is often described as a vibrant and progressive college town that is always on the move. While Tempe and our hometown university, Arizona... Read more

Jay Tibshraeny Mayor of Chandler     Chandler’s business and development community continues to be a dynamic force with no signs of slowing down. In 2016, we experienced a solid... Read more

Michael Collins Mayor of Paradise Valley   It’s an exciting time in the Town of Paradise Valley. The Town is in an excellent financial position both short-term and long-term. We... Read more

Michele Reagan Arizona Secretary of State    Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it. While some of us... Read more

Mayor of Surprise   Surprise is an active community of more than130,000 residents  who enjoy new housing,incredible retail and restaurants, and award winning recreational amenities – including a Spring Training... Read more

  Steve Watson Maricopa County School Superintendent   In 2008, Google pulled out of Phoenix. Rumors circulated that it was due to a lack of qualified engineers. Whether this was... Read more

Les Peterson Mayor of Carefree, Arizona Carefree is rapidly becoming the social and cultural hub of the vibrant NE Valley. With a walkable downtown area focused around the picturesque Carefree... Read more

Mark Mitchell Tempe Mayor   Ask any rock star – it takes a long time and a lot of work to become an overnight success. Tempe has risen to the... Read more

Jamie Ciocchetti DeLex Realty   When you first start out in Real Estate you were probably told to put together your sphere of influence. Your sphere should include everyone you... Read more

Laura Kelly Mance CRB, REALTOR® / President Long Realty   2022 Market Forecast? Interest rates are still low. Buyer demand still exceeds inventory but not by as much. People will... Read more

Christopher J. Charles, Esq. Owner/Founder Provident Law Special Guest Writer Eric L. Walberg Attorney, Provident Law   With interest rates hovering at historic lows and prices generally stable, many experts... Read more

Joe Callaway Asset Preservation, Inc.   It is common for many Arizona real estate investors to make repairs, updates, and improvements to enhance a relinquished property in preparation for listing... Read more

  By Gary Hix   Most REALTORS® in Arizona are familiar with the designation Certified Home Inspector. Used in that connotation, the term certified is typically viewed as a form... Read more

The quote “whiskey is for drinking; water is for fighting over” has often been attributed (possibly incorrectly) to Mark Twain. However, regardless of where the quote originated,...