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Equitable Mortgages
March 3, 2020
David Allen Partner, Jaburg | Wilk Attorneys at Law Most anybody who works in real estate knows what a mortgage is. Simply stated, a mortgage is a lien against property given by the property owner to a lender and the secure repayment of a loan made by the lender to the property owner. Clearly,… Read more
March 2020 – Letter From the School VP
March 3, 2020
Greg Muir Executive Vice President, Arizona Journal of Real Estate & Business Dear Friends, I hope you all experience the luck of the Irish this month as we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day on March 17th. If it hasn’t crossed your mind already, remember that holidays throughout the year are a great opportunity to boost… Read more
Squirrels and the Guessing Game are Killing Your Growth and Success
March 3, 2020
Eden Sunshine Vice President, Realty Executives One of my favorite characters from the movie “Up” was Doug the Dog. Doug had a very special collar that enabled him to speak to humans. He was enthusiastic, loyal, and easily distracted. He would often lose focus when he heard or saw a squirrel. Mid-sentence he would… Read more
LAYING DOWN THE LAW – CAN COMMERCIAL LANDLORDS BE LIABLE FOR THEIR TENANT’S ACTIONS?
February 3, 2020
Christopher J. Charles Attorney, Provident Law In today’s litigious culture, you would think it’s enough for property owners to worry just about risks arising from their own conduct – for example, slip and fall cases, environmental hazards, trespass issues, etc. Do owners really need to worry also about lawsuits because of their tenant’s conduct?… Read more
7 Ways to Save on a Fix ‘n’ Flip
February 3, 2020
Greg Muir VP | Arizona School of Real Estate & Business Experienced “fix and flippers” know that from the beginning of a flip to the end, every dollar counts. There are projects, like the bathrooms and kitchen, that deserve more of the budget allotment because buyers will always pay more when they see those… Read more
Using Zillow and Facebook as an Appraisal Data Source… Really?
February 3, 2020
Beth Sigg Northwest Real Estate Services We knew it would happen. The day we reviewed an appraisal which listed data sources way beyond the usual “auditor or public records”, “MLS”, and “site” or “drive-by”! Now appraisers are quoting Zillow, Trulia, or other real estate websites as data sources for the subject property and/or the… Read more
Market Update: 2019 Ends with a Roar, New Residential Records Set In 2019
February 3, 2020
Fletcher Wilcox V.P. Business Development & Real Estate Analyst, Grand Canyon Title Agency Record Year in 2019 for Dollar Sales Volume Dollar sales volume in 2019 for sales of single-family resales in Maricopa County (Greater Phoenix) was the highest ever for a single year. Dollar sales volume in 2 019 exceeded the previous record year… Read more
Tips from an Experienced Fix and Flipper
February 3, 2020
Jennifer Wehner The Wehner Group, eXp Realty 2019 Real Estate Team of the Year Flipping homes is what brought me from Southern California to Arizona in 2003. I used my life savings from waiting tables to purchase two homes to flip because both mortgages were less than what our rent was in Huntington Beach…. Read more
Red Flags and Tips for a Flip
February 3, 2020
Sarah Richardson Founder and CEO, Tru Realty When considering whether or not a particular property would be a good “fix-and-flip” investment, it’s easy to get distracted daydreaming about best-case scenarios and huge profits. Less experienced professionals may overlook major warning signs staring right at them, telling them it’s NOT a good investment. It’s a… Read more
February 2020 – Letter From the School VP
February 3, 2020
Greg Muir Executive Vice President, Arizona Journal of Real Estate & Business Dear Friends, Welcome to the second month of the new decade! Are you making positive progress toward the goals you’ve set for yourself? Take a moment this month to ensure you’re on the right track and heading down your path to success,… Read more