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How to Use Custom Vacation Rental Agreements with VRBO and airbnb
September 23, 2015
Written by Christopher J. Charles, Esq. and Special Guest Writer Andy G. Anderson Well drafted rental agreements help prevent disputes and protect the owner’s legal interests when disputes do arise – especially in regard to vacation rentals. Carefully drafted vacation rental agreements provide owners with considerable safe guards and protections. For example, without an… Read more
The New Urban Luxury Home
September 23, 2015
Keith Miskin Founder, Cambridge Properties It’s no secret the market is back in the Valley. When you look around there is construction in the works – everywhere. For the first time in years, tower cranes are in place to build some of the most luxurious, unique and not to mention tall residential buildings this… Read more
International Luxury Home Buyers
September 23, 2015
Sandra L. Wilken Designated Broker, Engel & Volkers Scottsdale There is not a simple answer to the question of how different the home buying process is when dealing with International Buyers. Generally, the basic foundation of how to handle a home buyer is the same: it is critical to understand their overall needs, define… Read more
The Possibilities
September 23, 2015
P.R. ‘Randy’ Cooney Publisher, Arizona Journal of Real Estate & Business In the early 1990s, I attended a leadership transformation workshop that featured a documentary video about a successful, small fish market. After watching the video, I was so impressed with how this market turned themselves around from nearly going out of business to… Read more
REITS and Rising Interest Rates
September 22, 2015
Paul Ohanian Founder & CEO, Scottsdale Wealth Planning, Inc. As a seasoned investment professional, I have often looked to real estate to provide asset diversification, lessen general stock market exposure and, where appropriate, generate income in a portfolio. In a past Journal issue, I discussed the characteristics of Real Estate Investment Trusts or “REITs,”… Read more
Property Tax Increases for Arizona Homeowners
September 22, 2015
Charles “Hos” Hoskins Maricopa County Treasurer In 2012, voters passed Proposition 117 hoping to see a property tax reduction; however, it probably won’t work out that way for most homeowners. Before I tell you why, let me cover some of the characteristics of the Arizona property tax system. Properties are classified by use with… Read more
Court of Appeals Decided Date of Valuation for Lender’s Title Policies
September 22, 2015
Thomas A. Stoops Stoops, Denious, Wilson & Murray, PLC There is some controversy in Arizona about the date of valuation for owner’s policies and lender’s policies on title insurance. We have written articles that were critical of the position of the Arizona Court of Appeals with regard to owner’s policies. The rule established is… Read more
Community Service Supporting Arizona Residents
School News
August 25, 2015
Tricia Covert Editor, Arizona Journal of Real Estate & Business Marketing Manager, Arizona School of Real Estate & Business The positive direction in the Arizona real estate market has been very apparent when talking to existing professionals in the industry in recent months. Newer reports tied to Arizona such as decreased unemployment rates, the… Read more
Timber Trespass
August 25, 2015
Christopher Charles, Esq. Managing Partner and Founder, Provident Law Tony Soprano and Ned Flanders are preparing to face off in court. They have been next-door neighbors for about five years. The Flanders property has a 30-year old citrus tree in the front yard planted near the Soprano property line. Throughout the year, the tree… Read more
The Defaulting Seller And a Notice Of Lis Pendens
August 25, 2015
David Allen Partner in the Phoenix Law Firm, Jaburg & Wilk After months of searching, you have finally found the house of your dreams and much to your delight the Seller has accepted your offer of $500,000. You deposit your $15,000 “earnest money” with the escrow company and an escrow is opened. As part… Read more