Yearly Archives: 2014
Is It Important to Know About Tax Liens?
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December 16, 2014
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, many people fail to pay their property taxes on a timely basis. When those property taxes are not paid, the County sells liens to interested… Read more
An Interview With the Maricopa County Treasurer
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December 15, 2014
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 purchases land, residential homes, commercial developments and other types of real property. Someone purchasing tax liens typically would not be considered part of that image…. Read more
Strategic Goal Setting in 2015
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December 15, 2014
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 reading. What struck me was this quote: “Transparency will become the most important tool of marketing. Consumers are going to continue to exert power and… Read more
2015 Air Conditioning Laws
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December 15, 2014
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. This greatly impacts the Arizona commercial industry, since R-22 has been the refrigerant for 90% of the commercial air conditioning systems for decades. The effect… Read more
EASEMENTS: Does Your Land Really Belong To You?
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December 15, 2014
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 not consider when buying a property are easements. Land is often subject to easements of various kinds which can substantially limit a property owners’ use… Read more
The Best of 2014 MOJO
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December 15, 2014
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 insights have been e-blasted to thousands of people in the Valley and throughout the nation with the title, Monday Morning MOJO. In reviewing the many… Read more
An Interview with Brian North: An Expert “Fix It and Flip It” Resource
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November 25, 2014
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 Brothers, Love It or List It and many others keep captive viewers tuned in week after week. Phoenix metro even took part in the trend… Read more
What is a Gift?
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November 21, 2014
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 instructor at the Arizona School of Real Estate & Business (ASREB), I thought it may be an appropriate time to reflect on the gifts the… Read more
Pre-Possession Agreements
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November 21, 2014
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 salesperson or broker shall not: 1. Permit or facilitate occupancy in a person’s real property by a third party without prior written authorization from the… Read more
REMODELING – Lessons Learned
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November 21, 2014
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 sale. For those who have undertaken such a project, you may know there are many lessons learned through the remodel process: choosing the counter tops,… Read more