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LAYING DOWN THE LAW – Death and taxes: The Statutory Requirements for Purchasing, Redeeming and Foreclosing on Tax Liens in Arizona
Laying Down the Law
January 1, 2019
Christopher J. Charles, Esq. Phillip A. Overcash, Esq. Two things in life are certain: death and taxes. And if you don’t pay your taxes, there can be severe consequences. For example, if you fail to pay your property taxes, someone else can swoop in, pay the tax liability, and then ultimately claim title to… Read more
New Year Intentional Career
January 1, 2019
Lloyd Fox Designated Broker and Owner, Long Realty the FOX Group Whether you’re new to real estate or you’ve been at it for a while, the most rewarding careers are the ones where an agent takes control of his or her own future. A successful independent contractor knows the value of turning into a multiple-hat-wearing… Read more
A Message From Commissioner Judy Lowe
January 1, 2019
Commissioner Judy Lowe Arizona Department of Real Estate Focus on Education Update – Exciting changes are being implemented in Arizona’s real estate education… (Pre-Licensing education and Continuing Education). Arizona has always been recognized as having a high standard for education of the real estate profession. However, as the profession adjusts to the changes that… Read more
Advice from an Expert: Tax Lien Investing
Investing
January 1, 2019
Jim Hogan Hogan School of Real Estate If you’ve got some investment dollars sitting in a bank account at low interest rates, maybe it’s time to re-think your investing strategy. Tax liens offer a high return on investment, without management hassles. If you haven’t taken the time to investigate property tax liens as an investment,… Read more
Market Update
Market Update
January 1, 2019
Fletcher Wilcox Grand Canyon Title Agency November Median Purchase Price The median purchase price for a previously owned single family home in Maricopa County is holding steady. In November 2018 for the second month in a row it was $290,000. Up from $287,000 in September. The November 2018 median purchase price of $290,000 is… Read more
The State of the Arizona Economy
Investing
January 1, 2019
Sarah Kirsch Richardson Principal/Designated Broker, Tru Realty Investing in tax liens can be risky business, but with the right information in-hand, it can be a successful addition to your portfolio. January (or sooner!) is a great time to build a base of knowledge on tax lien investments because every one of Arizona’s 15 counties… Read more
What You Need to Know About Tax Liens
Lending
January 1, 2019
Chris Bianco Owner/Broker, Weichert Realtors Tax liens can be a very a tricky issue with questions of who pays the tax, can you buy them and if you buy them, can you foreclose? In this article is information that may help you understand some of the complexities of tax liens. So, who pays them?… Read more
Succeeding at Investing in Property Tax Liens
Investing, Legal
January 1, 2019
Kristin E. Rosan Partner, Madison & Rosan, LLP Attorneys at Law As is typical with government programs, there is a very specific statutory process for buying, holding and then foreclosing on a property tax lien. Understanding what the law requires will allow you to capitalize on this little-known investment opportunity. A tax lien is… Read more
DELINQUENT PROPERTY TAX LIEN SALE OVERVIEW
Investing
January 1, 2019
Charles “Hos” Hoskins Retired Maricopa County Treasurer The next delinquent property tax lien auction for Maricopa County will be on February 5, 2019 for the 2017 tax year. A list of the liens will be published in mid-January. Bidding is online only and will begin when the list is published and close on February… Read more
How to Start the New Year Off Right in Multifamily Investment
Property Management
January 1, 2019
Terry Kass Owner | Designated Broker, GPCI Multifamily & Land Development Now that the New Year has begun, you’re probably wondering what kind of year 2019 will turn out to be. Well, here is what the multifamily industry professionals are saying: “Strong rent growth, favorable yield, and robust inbound migration should keep the buyers… Read more