Yearly Archives: 2014
I Only Have A Few Seconds – The Impact of Technology to Your Business
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June 16, 2014
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 the time. A major shift has taken place in our society in the way we receive, accept and search for information – and in how… Read more
The Ten Truths of Selling Your Home That Agents Don’t Want to Say Because Sellers Don’t Want to Hear
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June 16, 2014
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 & Business. The Institute’s purpose is to assist real estate agents who are committed to increasing listings and sales. One of the sixteen courses the… Read more
When Early Claiming of Social Security Makes Sense
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June 16, 2014
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 who should collect benefits as early as possible, age 62? There are four scenarios where collecting social security at age 62 may make the most… Read more
Court of Appeals Clarify’s Limitation on Tax Liens
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June 16, 2014
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 by the lower Court of summary judgment against the landowner Mr. Span holding that a tax lien purchased in 1995 did not expire in 2005…. Read more
Be A River, Not A Reservoir
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June 16, 2014
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 people.” And while it may seem like some people are just born with the ability to connect with others, the fact is anyone can learn… Read more
SUPER AGENT!
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May 27, 2014
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 authors of a best-selling publication titled Clients First. Joann and Joseph’s newly released publication, SUPER AGENT – Real Estate Success at the highest level,”is certainly… Read more
Sellers Not Required to Disclose the Presence of Neighboring Sex Offenders
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April 28, 2014
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 plaintiffs wish they would have done just that. Unfortunately, they didn’t discover that their next-door neighbor was a class 1 sex offender until after they… Read more
“The Windows of Opportunity”
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April 28, 2014
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 “Candy Dish Deal.” The story your about to read is a spin-off from the Candy Dish Deal. If you have not read last month’s article,… Read more
Saving Homeowners Money with Home Energy Audits & Home Performance Evaluations
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April 28, 2014
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 years have seen a renewed interest with the dawn of the “green” environmental movement. At the end of the day, regardless of the driver, homeowners… Read more
Length of Marriage Varies for SS Benefits
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April 28, 2014
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 Security claiming matters, is: “It depends.” It depends upon whether those benefits are spousal benefits; as a wife or husband, widow or widower for survivor… Read more