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The Impact of the Moratorium on Arizona’s Rental Industry
October 1, 2021
Denise Holliday, ESQ. Hull, Holliday & Holliday PLC From March 2020 through August 26, 2021, Arizona’s rental industry has been subject to an eviction moratorium of some kind. Through various Governor’s Executive Orders, the CARES ACT, the CDC’s Agency Orders, and the Arizona Supreme Court’s Administrative Orders, our government “temporarily suspended” the property rights… Read more
5 Tips to Navigate the Property Management Field
October 1, 2021
Sarah Kirsch Richardson Founder and CEO Tru Realty While the landscape of property management has changed over the past several years, many of the basics still apply if you’re looking for information to get started. One thing that hasn’t changed, it’s a tough business that requires a specific skillset and diligence in serving landlord clients. … Read more
Laying Down the Law – Can My HOA Amend Its CC&RS To Restrict Short-Term Rentals?
September 1, 2021
Written by Columnist: Christopher J. Charles, Esq. A common question that many HOA communities face today is how to treat short-term rentals. The sharing economy has given a boost to Arizona’s economy, especially to its tourism industry. But one man’s blessing may be another man’s burden. Although short-term rentals have increased Arizona’s real estate… Read more
A Step-By-Step Guide to Enforcement of Money Judgments Against a Judgment Debtor’s “Homestead” Property/Residence
September 1, 2021
Written by: Larry O. Folks Folks Hess, PLLC A Step-By-Step Guide to Enforcement of Money Judgments Against a Judgment Debtor’s “Homestead” Property/Residence Under Arizona’s New Laws to Become Effective on January 1, 2022 Introduction Legislation to protect “homestead” property – historically the family farm and now personal residences – from loss to judgment… Read more
Full Disclosure: How to Deal with Non-disclosed Repairs
September 1, 2021
Written by Columnist: Samuel Doncaster In SPDS fraud cases, one of the most common concerns I hear from buyers is whether they can win if the Seller claims he sincerely thought the problem had been repaired. Often, this comes after slipshod repairs concealed a problem just through closing. For example, a Seller may attempt… Read more
“Joinder” of Married Couples in Arizona in Real Estate and Guaranty Transactions
September 1, 2021
Christopher McNichol Kent Cammack Arizona’s community property laws generally categorize marital assets in one of three ways: (i) the marital community property, (ii) one spouse’s sole and separate property, and (iii) the other spouse’s sole and separate property. All property acquired by either spouse during the marriage is presumed to be community property, except that… Read more
Greater Phoenix Residential Market
September 1, 2021
Fletcher Wilcox V.P. Business Development and Real Estate Analyst Grand Canyon Title Agency fwilcox@gcta.com Founder TheWilcoxReport.com Purchase Price and Monthly Rent Rise Again but Monthly Increases Slow Down The Great Migration to Cities in Maricopa & Pinal Counties Pinal County: From Losing People to Fastest Growing AZ County July Results for Maricopa County These… Read more
When May A Lis Pendens Be Recorded?
September 1, 2021
David Allen Partner Jaburg | Wilk Attorneys at Law It is not uncommon for litigants in a case that in any manner involves real property to want to record with the County Recorder in the county in which the property is located a “Notice of Lis Pendens,” in order to give “constructive notice” to… Read more
Is Commercial Real Estate Right for You?
September 1, 2021
Eden Sunshine Vice President Realty Executives Anybody that has familiarity with both residential and commercial real estate would say that the differences between the two are greater than the similarities. Other than the fact that both disciplines are ultimately about bring buyer and sellers or lessors and lessees together, most aspects are wildly different…. Read more
A Letter From Leadership
August 11, 2021
Dear Friends, I hope you all have enjoyed a fun and safe summer as life begins to return to “normal.” At Arizona School of Real Estate & Business and Hogan School of Real Estate, it’s back to school season! Now is a great time to get ahead on your continuing education requirement, kick-start a new… Read more