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 facing foreclosure, while bolstering lenders’ affirmative waiver defenses. Particularly, the Supreme Court ruled that borrowers waive claims to damages concerning the validity of a trustee’s… 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 governing certificates of deposit (CDs) and promissory notes. While most people would assume that their CD is “as good as gold” and that it can… 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 compiled from Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service, Inc. (ARMLS). Strong Start in 2018 for Sales and Median Sale Price, but not for New Listing Inventory… 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 promotional personal information (email addresses and social media) is easily observable online. I can find your picture, figure out who you do business with (i.e.,… 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 be because CRE companies maintain less personal information within their technology network. However, let’s explore the current state of cybersecurity, and the potential risks, in… 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 courses, while always striving to ensure the highest quality for the content of courses and the competence of the instructors, as well as the quality… 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, local, and federal government, the private sector, and higher education. The team will work together to enhance collaboration among government, private sector, law enforcement, nonprofit… 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 us that nearly all the information in today’s world can fall victim to a security breach. Now that our world is becoming increasingly connected through… 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 & Business (ASREB) and publisher of the Journal. I wanted to take this opportunity to introduce myself. I’ve been involved in real estate and lending education… 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 option is one that gives the Tenant the right to extend the lease term, usually for additional — sometimes two or more — terms of… Read more