Yearly Archives: 2016

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 questions instantaneously, we work on ways to speed up the process. An example of this pertains to real estate appraisals and the recent attempt from… 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 a prestigious status defined by these “things.” The belief has been that this type of luxury provides freedom and happiness; for some it does. Yet,… 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, defined loosely as homes priced over $1 million, is also quite diverse. The market includes relatively small, high rise condominiums with expansive views to the… 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 to tackle deferred maintenance. For the right sellers (high-net worth individuals or family offices), there is a little-known IRS code that allows the seller to… 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 or later you will encounter a buyer/seller dispute. Common disputes include non-disclosure and misrepresentation claims regarding the property’s condition. Other common disputes include claims for… Read more