Estate planning gets more complicated as assets increase in value. It can be harder to decide what you should do with certain property or how to handle things fairly. There are also tax implications if the total value of your estate reaches eight-figures. If you were...
Whether you have one home to rent or an entire apartment building, screening prospective tenants can help you avoid financial losses and just all-around problematic renters. Here in Arizona, landlords can charge a non-refundable application fee to prospective tenants...
Some residential areas grow organically, one house or street at a time. Others are planned developments and those usually come with a homeowners association (HOA) or another governing entity that enforces certain rules for the people who live there. Those rules are...
Each state has their requirements as to whether an attorney is necessary at a real estate closing. Arizona law generally doesn't require prospective homeowners to have an attorney. Just because the state doesn't require people to have an attorney for a real estate...
The loss of a loved one and the distribution of their estate is always challenging. When multiple people inherit a piece of real estate and become joint owners as a result, it can become even more complex. You and the other owners may not agree on how best to use the...
Purchasing rental properties can make a great investment for you and your family. A new monthly income stream and the acquisition of assets that can be sold at a later time for profit or passed down to your children sounds like a good idea. Overall, it may sound like...
Many franchisees spend quite a bit of time searching for the right commercial space for their new business venture. It often takes them up to a year to identify a place and negotiate lease terms. Commercial leasing is significantly more flexible than the residential...
One of the ways to save money on buying a home is to purchase a foreclosure. These homes usually come up at auction after they are repossessed by lenders. A foreclosure is possible only after a lengthy notice and once enough time has been given to the original owner...
If you are about to purchase some commercial or residential real estate, you’ve already invested countless hours into the endeavor. You’ve sought out the perfect piece of property, checked the applicable zoning laws, negotiated a price and closing date with the seller...
Buying a house right now is no easy task. Between the sharply increasing housing prices and the shortage of homes, motivated buyers are considering various components to make their offer as attractive as possible. If you are looking to buy a home, one option you may...
