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2015 Air Conditioning Laws
December 15, 2014
By Michael Farrar As of January 1, 2015, the use of HCFCs (R-22) is considered illegal in refrigeration, heat pump and air conditioning systems for commercial properties in Arizona. This greatly impacts the Arizona commercial industry, since R-22 has been the refrigerant for 90% of the commercial air conditioning systems for decades. The effect… Read more
EASEMENTS: Does Your Land Really Belong To You?
December 15, 2014
By Stephanie Monroe Wilson Most purchasers of residential or commercial land believe that within certain limits, they can use the land for whatever purpose they desire. One restriction purchasers may not consider when buying a property are easements. Land is often subject to easements of various kinds which can substantially limit a property owners’ use… Read more
The Best of 2014 MOJO
December 15, 2014
By P.R. “Randy” Cooney Publisher of the Arizona Journal of Real Estate & Business Eight years ago, I began writing short insights about life and success. Since that time, these insights have been e-blasted to thousands of people in the Valley and throughout the nation with the title, Monday Morning MOJO. In reviewing the many… Read more
An Interview with Brian North: An Expert “Fix It and Flip It” Resource
November 25, 2014
Brian North Article Written By: Tricia Covert Over the past decade, the popularity of home television shows has skyrocketed. Top-rated shows such as Flip or Flop, Rehab Addict, Property Brothers, Love It or List It and many others keep captive viewers tuned in week after week. Phoenix metro even took part in the trend… Read more
What is a Gift?
November 21, 2014
By Randy Helfman The holiday season always seems like the appropriate time to reflect on the “gifts’ we receive in our lives. After almost 20 years of being an instructor at the Arizona School of Real Estate & Business (ASREB), I thought it may be an appropriate time to reflect on the gifts the… Read more
Pre-Possession Agreements
November 21, 2014
By Michael Denious The Real Estate Commissioner’s Rules include the following warnings to real estate licensees concerning what are referred to as “pre-possession” and “post-possession” occupancy agreements: J. A salesperson or broker shall not: 1. Permit or facilitate occupancy in a person’s real property by a third party without prior written authorization from the… Read more
REMODELING – Lessons Learned
November 21, 2014
By P.R. “Randy” Cooney Publisher of the Arizona Journal of Real Estate & Business Recently I took on the challenge of remodeling my 1948 home to prepare for its sale. For those who have undertaken such a project, you may know there are many lessons learned through the remodel process: choosing the counter tops,… Read more
When In Doubt, Disclose, Disclose, Disclose
November 21, 2014
By David Allen A man named Joe who lives and works in Chicago, decided he wasn’t getting enough use out of his second home in Scottsdale which is located on the 15th fairway of a very challenging golf course. With some regret, he decided to put his house up for sale. A buyer is… Read more
Can REALTORS® Use Drones To Photograph Listings?
November 21, 2014
By Christopher J. Charles, Esq. If drone manufacturers have it their way, drones will soon be as commonplace as iPhones. Domino’s wants to use drones to deliver pizzas; Amazon wants to use drones to deliver books; and UPS could use drones to deliver mail. I recently attended a wedding in Del Mar, California, that… Read more
Grateful to be in Real Estate
October 29, 2014
By P.R. “Randy” Cooney Publisher of the Arizona Journal of Real Estate & Business It’s a Tuesday morning of Thanksgiving week and the year is 1989. I’m a Broker working for a Valley real estate firm and the weekly, office sales meeting is about to begin. In an effort to tie in the theme… Read more