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Laying Down the Law – Understanding the “Tax Free” 1031 Exchange
May 3, 2021
Written by Columnist: Christopher J. Charles, Esq. Understanding the “Tax Free” 1031 Exchange Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code allows property owners to defer paying taxes on any gain realized on the sale of investment property if the owner reinvests those proceeds into a new property. This is commonly referred to as a… Read more
Managing Irate Clients
May 3, 2021
Linda Huffman Sales Manager Tierra Antigua Realty | Sierra Vista 520-439-8888 It’s bound to happen one day: A client will be furious over some aspect of a deal, your communication, or a misunderstanding. Here’s how to put out that fire while preserving the relationship. Get Ready for “The Call” Prepare yourself. Good posture, test… Read more
Does A Prior Breach Excuse A Counter Breach?
May 3, 2021
David Allen Partner Jaburg | Wilk Attorneys at Law As any parent with more than one child can attest, most people, including not only children but also adults, believe that if another person commits the first offense, then a counter, or retaliatory offense is justified. Such behavior is often criticized with the age-old adage… Read more
Still the Simplest Model for Building Your Real Estate Business
May 3, 2021
Eden Sunshine Vice President Realty Executive Albert Einstein once said, “The definition of genius is taking the complex and making it simple.” At the risk of perhaps oversimplifying the seemingly complex world of real estate, I’d like to put the work we do into context. We connect buyers with sellers while facilitating the transaction… Read more
Are You Adaptable?
May 3, 2021
Jacob Chapman Designated Broker Desert North Realty There is no question that technology has changed the way people buy and sell homes. A fascinating result of this is the real estate agent has adjusted with these changes and it has created a more adaptable and independent agent that has to rely less and less… Read more
No Excuse For Poor Practice… No Matter How Busy You Are!
May 3, 2021
Laura Kelly Mance CRB, REALTOR®/President Long Realty When I hear transaction horror stories or follow some of the Arizona real estate blogs on Facebook, it occurs to me that a great number of Arizona licensees are lacking practical education. It could also be that they’re deliberately bypassing the rules, but why assume malice when… Read more
Greater Phoenix Residential Market: 2021 March Results
May 3, 2021
FLETCHER R. WILCOX V.P. Business Development and Real Estate Analyst Grand Canyon Title Agency Author of The Wilcox Report 602.648.1230 fwilcox@gcta.com Founder TheWilcoxReport.com Why Are Sales Near Record Highs While Listings Near Record Lows? Median Purchase Price Reaches $400,000 Median Monthly Rent Sets New Record Results for Twenty-Six Cities The information in this report… Read more
Greater Phoenix Residential Market: 2021 February Results
March 31, 2021
FLETCHER R. WILCOX V.P. Business Development and Real Estate Analyst Grand Canyon Title Agency Author of The Wilcox Report 602.648.1230 fwilcox@gcta.com Founder TheWilcoxReport.com Median Purchase Price Explodes Great Month for Sales Not So Good Month for Listings Results for Twenty-Six Cities The information in this report was compiled from Arizona Regional Multiple Listings Services,… Read more
Laying Down the Law: COVID-19 and Evictions
March 31, 2021
Written by Columnist: Christopher J. Charles, Esq. Written by Columnist: Anne Munsil Courchaine, Esq. 2020 is behind us but COVID-19 still lingers. One of the lasting effects of the pandemic thus far has been protection for tenants facing evictions for non-payment of rent due to COVID-19. According to research from October 2020 from the… Read more
A Letter from Leadership
March 31, 2021
Dear Friends, Can you believe we’re already in the second quarter of the year? I hope you all had a successful start to 2021. Now is a great time to assess where you are with your goals and keep your foot on the gas! In this issue of the Journal, we’ll be discussing a very… Read more