Posts Categorized: The Legal Advisor
Repurchase Demands
The Legal Advisor
March 28, 2016
Stephanie Wilson Stoops, Denious, Wilson & Murray, PLC Many mortgage brokers do not think about investor repurchase demands and “make-wholes” claims. However, these demands continue to nag most mortgage brokers…. Read more
Entities for Licensed Real Estate Brokers And Salespersons
The Legal Advisor
February 22, 2016
Michael Denious Stoops, Denious, Wilson & Murray, PLC Broker Entities Real estate brokers may conduct business as a self-employed broker (sole proprietorship), corporation, general or limited partnership, a limited… Read more
Broker Cooperation Agreements
The Legal Advisor
January 25, 2016
Michael Denious Stoops, Denious, Wilson & Murray, PLC This article explores what are referred to as “Broker Cooperation Agreements” under A.R.S. § 32-2163. In most cases it is necessary… Read more
Changes in the Anti-Deficiency Statutes and Case Law
The Legal Advisor
December 23, 2015
Thomas A. Stoops Stoops, Denious, Wilson & Murray, PLC House Bill 2018 relating to deeds of trust and mortgages specifies changes to the anti-deficiency protections for consumers which substantially… Read more
CFPB: The “New Enforcer” Targets Marketing Services Agreements
The Legal Advisor
November 21, 2015
Michael Denious Attorney, Stoops, Denious, Wilson & Murray, PLC In my last several articles, I have focused on the regulatory agency that is near and dear to every real… Read more
ADRE Cease and Desist Orders Against Licensees
The Legal Advisor
October 21, 2015
Michael Denious Attorney, Stoops, Denious, Wilson & Murray, PLC Over the past few years, the Arizona Department of Real Estate (ADRE) has issued several “cease and desist orders” against… Read more
Court of Appeals Decided Date of Valuation for Lender’s Title Policies
The Legal Advisor
September 22, 2015
Thomas A. Stoops Stoops, Denious, Wilson & Murray, PLC There is some controversy in Arizona about the date of valuation for owner’s policies and lender’s policies on title insurance…. Read more
ADRE Investigations
The Legal Advisor
August 25, 2015
Michael Denious Attorney, Stoops, Denious, Wilson & Murray, PLC One of my primary practice areas is representing real estate agents and developers (whom I refer to collectively as “licensees”… Read more
Mold and Insurance
The Legal Advisor
July 25, 2015
Written by: Stephanie M. Wilson Attorney, Stoops, Denious, Wilson & Murray, PLC Mold and insurance are topics that continue to be an issue in real estate. A homeowner or… Read more
Where The States Meet
The Legal Advisor
June 20, 2015
Written by: Frank Murray Attorney at Law, Stoops, Denious, Wilson & Murray, PLC Arizona has always been a “liberal state” with respect to the implied covenant that arises out… Read more