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Market Update: Is Now A Good Time To Buy A Home? Purchase Price Sails to A New Height | October 2019 Sales Results
December 2, 2019
Fletcher Wilcox V.P. Business Development & Real Estate Analyst, Grand Canyon Title Agency October 2019 Sales Results for Single Family Resales October 2019 sales of single-family resales in Maricopa County (Greater Phoenix) were 5,589. Sales this October were 353 or seven percent greater than October of 2018 when there were 5,236 sales. Sales in… Read more
THE MARRIAGE OF MANAGEMENT & LEASING: How to Get Tenants to Say “I Do”
December 2, 2019
Terry Kass Real Estate Intelligent Marketing Shane Tschida Real Estate Intelligent Marketing Operating a profitable rental property requires more than just well-run accounting practices. Successful owners understand that property managers and leasing agents must come together to confess their love of one thing; tenants. A property has limited value without quality residents, but pursuing… Read more
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT 101 | How Great Relationships Take You Far in Management
December 2, 2019
Ed Drummond Founder, Capstone Realty Professionals Property management is not for everybody. I like to think I got into management on a dare and over time recognized that the shoe fit. It’s been 11 years since I put on that shoe. In that time, I’ve seen the ups and downs, but most importantly I’ve… Read more
December 2019 – Letter From the School VP
December 2, 2019
Greg Muir Executive Vice President, Arizona Journal of Real Estate & Business Dear friends, Can you believe we’re already nearly through another year? ‘Tis the season of giving and hugging your loved ones a little tighter. Be sure to take time to celebrate your accomplishments over the past year and thank those who may… Read more
6 Mistakes that Can Bury Property Managers
December 2, 2019
Eden Sunshine Vice President, Realty Executives Residential property management is a complex business that, if not conducted properly, can cost an individual a lot of money, create legal issues, and even lead to criminal action taken against them. Here is a breakdown of some of the key areas to pay attention to as a… Read more
LAYING DOWN THE LAW – WHEN NEIGHBORS CROSS THE LINE: INJUNCTIONS AGAINST HARRASSMENT SHORT-TERM RENTALS
December 2, 2019
Christopher J. Charles, Esq. Provident Law Bryan Eastin, Esq. Provident Law On May 21, 2019, Governor Ducey signed new provisions regulating short- term rentals. The new laws aim to curb issues where short-term rentals are perceived as increasing noise and traffic in residential neighborhoods or are operated as “party houses.” Among other things, these… Read more
LAYING DOWN THE LAW – New Rules for Evictions
November 1, 2019
Christopher J. Charles Attorney, Provident Law The Arizona Supreme Court recently promulgated new rules for eviction actions. Per the new rules, before proceeding with an eviction action, landlords must serve tenants with not only the Complaint and Summons, but also with a copy of the controlling lease, any addenda to the lease, plus a… Read more
Strong Economy Keeps Housing Market Humming
November 1, 2019
Lea Marquez Peterson Arizona Corporation Commissioner You are probably asking what an Arizona Corporation Commissioner is doing in a real estate industry publication. I have found that the Commission has a poor history of effectively educating the public of what it is we actually do, so I don’t blame you. In reality, our agency… Read more
HOT APPRAISAL TOPICS FOR 2020
November 1, 2019
Beth Sigg Northwest Real Estate Services One of the hottest topics is the roll-out by Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and AMC’s of hybrid appraisals and bifurcated products. These have been in discussion and development for years. Now appraisers are being asked to prepare these products. A bifurcated appraisal report is an appraisal product where… Read more
2020 Market: Phoenix Stays Strong
November 1, 2019
Sarah Richardson Founder and CEO, Tru Realty It’s hard to believe we’re already nearly through the year and looking to 2020. As a smart investor, it’s crucial to keep a pulse on the current trends and how they might impact the future. In 2019, The Valley continued on the path of growth and it… Read more