Online Articles
“COMING SOON” A sign of the times
June 20, 2015
Written By: P.R. ‘Randy’ Cooney Publisher, Arizona Journal of Real Estate & Business I recently went down to the “Realty Sign” store to purchase a few items. I happened to ask the manager this: besides the customary “SOLD” or “PENDING” sign riders, what is the most popular sign rider requested right now? With no… Read more
The Importance Of Trust Account Management
June 20, 2015
A trust account is simply a checking account; however, it’s heavily regulated by several important Arizona statutes because the account holds other people’s money. Here in Arizona, property managers are generally required to have a trust account for the property he/she is managing. One of the priorities of the Arizona Department of Real Estate is… Read more
Where The States Meet
June 20, 2015
Written by: Frank Murray Attorney at Law, Stoops, Denious, Wilson & Murray, PLC Arizona has always been a “liberal state” with respect to the implied covenant that arises out of every contract, that there is a duty of “good faith and fair dealing” between the parties. The concept is broad, and as pervasive as… Read more
ARMLS: We’re a Top 10 MLS
June 20, 2015
Written by: Matt Consalvo CEO, Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service, Inc. (ARMLS) Many subscribers would be surprised to know that Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service, Inc. (ARMLS) is one of the largest MLSs in the country. In fact, we are in the top 10 in many categories. In 2014, subscribers closed over $19 billion… Read more
National Association Of Realtors Industry Update
June 20, 2015
Written by: Jim Sexton President, Arizona Association of Realtors® In May 2015, a Legislative Conference & Expo was held in Washington, DC to address important topics for the industry. Interesting highlights and recommended actions are listed below with more details for each topic on the website realtors.org: RISK MANAGEMENT Highlight: Independent Contractor Update Highlight: Unmanned Aerial… Read more
Real Estate Education for High Schoolers and Graduates
June 19, 2015
Written By: Tricia Covert Editor, Arizona Journal of Real Estate & Business Marketing Manager, Arizona School of Real Estate & Business In March of this year, our school had the privilege of visiting a number of Valley high school classrooms to talk to nearly 1,000 juniors and seniors about Arizona real estate. During our… Read more
April 2015 Changes: Flood Insurance
June 18, 2015
Written by: Edie Lohmann NFIP Insurance Specialist at FEMA Region IX The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) implemented congressionally mandated reforms required by the Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act of 2014 (HFIAA) that repeal and modify the Biggert Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012 (Biggert-Waters). The new law slows some flood insurance rate… Read more
Why A Team?
June 15, 2015
Written by Mark Greene Mortgage Loan Originator A team can leverage the collective time and experience of its members, to more effectively deliver a full suite of services for buyers and sellers. “When you go to the doctor, someone takes your vital signs, someone else may do the ‘why are you here?’ interview and… Read more
Maricopa County Introduces New Venue For Resolving Business Disputes
May 20, 2015
Written By: Christopher J. Charles, Esq. Founder/Managing Partner, Provident Law, PLLC With special guest writer Andy G. Anderson Prudent business owners value predictable costs and minimal disruption to business operations. Legal disputes often conflict with those goals. Currently, business disputes are assigned to judges with general civil litigation dockets, housing matters that range from… Read more
10,000 Baby Boomers Retiring Every Day
May 20, 2015
Written By: Karrin Taylor Chair of Federal Affairs DMB Associates, Executive Vice President There’s a large wave of Boomers reaching retirement age every day in America. Most Boomers continue to work, at least part-time, and many report wanting a robust life of purpose in retirement. What does this mean for housing and development in Arizona?… Read more