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 real estate world. In Baumgartner, et al. v. Timmins, 1 CA-CV 17-0484, the Arizona Court of Appeals recently held that certain affidavits recorded against real… 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 a real estate agent. Here’s how to be included in their results. If your name and contact information come up on page one of a… 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 how expensive it was. Unless an attorney is hired on a “contingency fee” basis – which is seldom an option in business-related cases, the client… 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 significant capital. As a result, licensees entering this line of practice should avail themselves of every opportunity to learn the intricacies of the practice. Trade… 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 shift in how homes are sold, a key factor that has risen, much like the famous curb appeal, as a deciding concept for growing numbers… 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 County) were down two percent in August 2018 compared to August 2017, but up were up 2% overall for the first eight months of 2018… 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 less money in 2017. The Median Gross income for sales agents was $29,440 in 2017, down from $33,750 in 2016—a 12.8% plunge! The median number… 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 are constantly changing, rates ever in flux, and new lenders are consistently entering and exiting the commercial finance space. Who should I contact? How do… 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. These truths include the old adage of location, location, location, along with the value of politeness, manners, efficiency, and professionalism. Anyone who’s buying a piece… 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 where to look? Sure, there are the obvious, well-trodden strategies that have worked for many in the past. Cold calling, knocking on doors, and asking… Read more