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Tips and Advice for Appraising a House
December 3, 2022
Sam Willis Appraising your own home is a convenient and affordable alternative to having to pay for an appraisal or worry about getting upsold by an agent that’s hoping to take you on as a client. If you’re new to appraising properties, it can seem stressful, but it’s easier than you’d expect. These… Read more
Instructor Highlight: Kim Ayers
December 3, 2022
Kim Ayers Kim Ayers has been in the real estate industry for nearly 18 years, with extensive experience in property management. She is a Real Estate Broker and the Owner of Desert Masters Realty & Property Management. Kim got started in real estate for the same reason many people do, she loves the flexibility! Prior… Read more
Arizona Market Predictions 2022-2023: How to survive the market
December 3, 2022
Shamile Botzman- Psy. D, SFR, E-PRO, CCIM Agenty CRE-By Cluff RE The overall cost of living in the Valley has risen higher than the United States average according to National Study data. So, what is happening with inflation in our state and how will this impact the Arizona housing and real estate market? Homes… Read more
Real Estate Truth or Dare
December 3, 2022
Mark Hutchins & Jereme Kleven Owners My Home Group 8360 E. Raintree Drive, Suite 120 Scottsdale, AZ 85260 myhomegroup.com Who remembers playing the game of Truth or Dare as a child? When your turn came up, the nerves set in, you felt your stomach turn upside down and your palms beaded up with sweat…. Read more
Communication and Supervision in the Age of Snapchat, TikTok and Targeted Commercials
December 3, 2022
John Mijac, Managing Broker Long Realty Foothills Office This message is antithetical to its medium… “What?” You ask. Follow along and I’ll explain, but be patient, if you can. And, to mimic my mother, do what I say, not what I do. We live in a world of VERY short attention spans, where even… Read more
Full Disclosure
December 3, 2022
Written by Columnist: Samuel Doncaster One of the number of common misconceptions I’ve seen handling real estate fraud cases relates to the duty to disclose past defects on a property. Sellers must disclose anything material related to a property. And, in general, a history of problems or a prior need for repair fits the… Read more
Greater Phoenix Residential Market
December 3, 2022
Fletcher R. Wilcox Author of The Wilcox Report, REALTOR Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty 602.648.1230 Fletcher.Wilcox@RussLyon.com October 2022 Single-Family Resale Results for Greater Phoenix Unless otherwise mentioned, the following results are for single-family resale homes in Greater Phoenix. The information used in this report was compiled from data provided by the Arizona Regional Multiple… Read more
Laying Down the Law – Scottsdale Enacts New Ordinance Regulating Short-term Rentals
December 1, 2022
Written by Columnists: Christopher J. Charles, Esq. Reports estimate that as many as 4,300 residential properties in the City of Scottsdale are utilized as short-term rentals. Another report estimates that as many as 3% of all homes in Scottsdale are short-term rental properties. Short-term rentals emerged in popularity in the Valley around the time… Read more
Greater Phoenix Residential Market
November 2, 2022
Fletcher R. Wilcox Sales Associate Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty 602.648.1230 Fletcher.Wilcox@RussLyon.com Number of Seller Concessions Goes Way Up! Get Ready for the Influx of Buyers Overall Median Purchase Price Barely Moves in September AZ Economy Update: In 2023 AZ to Have Lowest Flat Tax September 2022 Single-Family Resale Results Unless otherwise mentioned, the… Read more
Instructor Highlight: Dawn Martinez
November 2, 2022
Dawn Martinez Dawn Martinez is one of the kindest people you’ll ever meet. She has a gentle demeanor that puts students, staff, and instructors at ease. Dawn joined the customer service team at Arizona School of Real Estate & Business in 2018 after living in Kansas for 30 years with her family. “We were tired… Read more