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DST 1031 Exchanges
October 31, 2018
Paul Ohanian Scottsdale Wealth Planning In the course of my business working with high-net-worth families, I have been exploring solutions for clients who are planning to sell their commercial or investment real estate property, often in preparation for retirement, including 1031 exchanges and DST 1031 exchanges. Real estate professionals may already be familiar with… Read more
Myths About Real Estate Appraisals
October 31, 2018
Beth Sigg Northwest Real Estate Services If you are a real estate agent, understanding the basics and nuances of appraisals will help you close more transactions with very few “blips” along the way. And if you’re a consumer who owns real estate, you may encounter the appraisal process as a part of obtaining a… Read more
The 2019 AZ Market Forecast
October 31, 2018
Phil Sexton Sibbach Team – Realty ONE Group The Greater Phoenix real estate market has seen many changes in the last 7 years. Prices have gone up year-over-year. Sales volume has also improved year-over-year. The Sibbach team’s production has increased every year since 2011. But there is still a bit of caution in our… Read more
November 2018 – Letter From the Publisher
October 31, 2018
Nate Hoelzen President, Arizona Journal of Real Estate & Business Dear Readers, As you look ahead to plan for 2019, it’s important to take a step back and learn from what the Arizona real estate market experienced in 2018. Throughout the past year, you’ve seen home prices steadily increasing, mortgage rates rising, and single-family homes… Read more
LAYING DOWN THE LAW – WORD OF THE DAY: “ENCUMBRANCE”
October 1, 2018
Christopher J. Charles, Esq. Phillip A. Overcash, Esq. Break out your dictionaries; or just rely on the word of the Arizona Court of Appeals to define “encumbrance” in the real estate world. In Baumgartner, et al. v. Timmins, 1 CA-CV 17-0484, the Arizona Court of Appeals recently held that certain affidavits recorded against real… Read more
HOW REAL ESTATE’S TOP AGENTS ARE SMASHING IT ON LINKEDIN (5 THINGS YOU NEED TO SET UP A GREAT PROFILE)
October 1, 2018
Ray Wood Host & Presenter, Top Agents Playbook, Partner at Bestagents, Jigglar & LockedOn Chances are some time today, a property seller in your area will search online for a real estate agent. Here’s how to be included in their results. If your name and contact information come up on page one of a… Read more
The Right to Recover Attorney’s Fees
October 1, 2018
David Allen Partner, Jaburg|Wilk Attorneys at Law If you talk to anyone who has been a party to a lawsuit, they are almost certainly going to comment as to how expensive it was. Unless an attorney is hired on a “contingency fee” basis – which is seldom an option in business-related cases, the client… Read more
The Commercial Practice Offers Opportunities Unique From The Residential Practice
October 1, 2018
Kristin E. Rosan Partner, Madison & Rosan, LLP Attorneys at Law A practice dealing with commercial real estate comes with opportunities to participate in projects with global reach and significant capital. As a result, licensees entering this line of practice should avail themselves of every opportunity to learn the intricacies of the practice. Trade… Read more
The Home Automation Trend Is Selling Houses
October 1, 2018
Sarah Kirsch Richardson Tru Realty Home automation, or the use of “smart devices” and the Internet of Things inside homes, is more than just a trend: It’s a fundamental shift in how homes are sold, a key factor that has risen, much like the famous curb appeal, as a deciding concept for growing numbers… Read more
Market Update: Sales, New Listings, Sales Price, Months of Supply, Employment Numbers
October 1, 2018
Fletcher Wilcox V.P. Business Development & Real Estate Analyst, Grand Canyon Title Agency, Inc. Sales and New Listings Sales of previously owned single family homes in Greater Phoenix (Maricopa County) were down two percent in August 2018 compared to August 2017, but up were up 2% overall for the first eight months of 2018… Read more