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Court of Appeals Clarify’s Limitation on Tax Liens
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
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!
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
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”
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
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
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
“Please Release Me, Net Me Dough …”
April 28, 2014
By Frank L. Murray The Problem You might be involved in any one of a number of activities in your daily life – maybe you are attending a concert and you notice a lot of cramped tiny writing on the back of your ticket; perhaps laser tag, refinancing your house, going horseback riding, renting… Read more
What’s All the Hype About Green?
April 28, 2014
By Jan Green Why is it important for agents to know anything about “green” features? To begin; The National Association of REALTORS conducted a survey and found that nearly all consumers are concerned about their energy bills. What does this mean to you and I as a real estate professional? If consumers are focused… Read more
Arizona Court of Appeals Confirms that Arizona’s Anti-Deficiency Statutes Don’t Apply to Vacant Land
April 23, 2014
By Christopher J. Charles, Esq. Confusion has plagued the courts since the M&I Bank v. Mueller[1] decision over whether the anti-deficiency statutes apply to vacant land. Thankfully, the Court of Appeals recently brought clarity to that confusion with the BMO Harris v. Wildwood[2] decision. Prior to Mueller, everyone understood that Arizona’s anti-deficiency statutes were… Read more