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The Materiality of a Breach of Contract
November 1, 2021
David Allen Partner Jaburg | Wilk Attorneys at Law Anybody who deals with contracts understands the basic components of a valid contract. One party promises to do, or sometimes not to do something, in exchange for which the other party agrees also do or not do something. Take, for example, a commercial lease, in… Read more
Full Disclosure: Duty to Disclose Past Defects
November 1, 2021
Written by Columnist: Samuel Doncaster One of the number of common misconceptions I’ve seen handling real estate fraud cases relates to the duty to disclose past defects on a property. Sellers must disclose anything material related to a property. And, in general, a history of problems or a prior need for repair fits the… Read more
YOUR Arizona Real Estate Market in 2022
November 1, 2021
Laura Kelly Mance CRB, REALTOR® / President Long Realty 2022 Market Forecast? Interest rates are still low. Buyer demand still exceeds inventory but not by as much. People will continue to buy and sell property in Arizona because Arizona is still affordable and desirable. Will the market be is strong as it was in… Read more
Greater Phoenix Residential Market
October 1, 2021
Fletcher Wilcox V.P. Business Development and Real Estate Analyst Grand Canyon Title Agency fwilcox@gcta.com Founder TheWilcoxReport.com Big Monthly Purchase Price Gains Come to A Halt. Purchase Price Goes Flat After Fourteen Consecutive Record Months But Rents Increase U.S. Census Bureau Population Information for Yavapai and Pima Counties August Results for Single-Family Resale Homes in… Read more
How much money should I budget for the maintenance of my rental house?
October 1, 2021
Steve Schultz President and Designated Broker Blue Fox Properties This is a common question I receive. I am often asked this question by new clients that have just become landlords, those that are thinking about becoming a landlord, or real estate agents that want to give their clients some good information. They want a… Read more
Laying Down the Law – What You Need To Know About Timeshare Right To Cancel and Foreclosure Laws
October 1, 2021
Written by Columnist: Christopher J. Charles, Esq. According to a September 2020 report by the American Resort Development Association, Arizona is home to 48 timeshare resorts representing 4,811 units. Arizona’s Timeshare Owners’ Association and Management Act governs timeshare transactions in the state, including foreclosures and a buyer’s right to cancel a purchase. Timeshare Foreclosures Sometimes… Read more
Is Business Brokerage the Same as Commercial Sales? NO!
October 1, 2021
Lisa A. Suarez EMS Realty, Inc. 520-544-2727 lisa-ems@msn.com As we all know, Article 11 from the Code of Ethics states that we will provide services to clients and customers within our specific area of expertise. Commissioners Rule R4-28-1101 also states we will not provide professional services that are outside our field of competence. I… Read more
Full Disclosure: How to force fraudulent sellers to pay punitive damages
October 1, 2021
Written by Columnist: Samuel Doncaster When non-disclosure cases go to trial, the buyer is often entitled to more than simply being made whole. He’s entitled to punitive damages, if he can prove the Seller acted with malice. One of the trial techniques I’ve used to obtain punitive damages has been to focus on the… Read more
The One Thing Highly Successful Agents Do Better Than Anything Else
October 1, 2021
Eden Sunshine Vice President Realty Executives As I wrapped up a business development and training event for a group of real estate agents, I asked an important question. “By a show of hands” I queried, “based on what you’ve heard today from our panel of top agents today, who discovered that the necessary activities… Read more
The Homeowner-Property Manager Relationship
October 1, 2021
By: Troy Smith Accountant & Leasing Agent Green Valley Rental Properties LLC Many new homeowners or just those new to the rental industry often believe that once their property is under management that they are no longer involved. Many think that once they enlist the help of a property manager their only other obligation… Read more