People who are looking for a home to purchase will carefully consider a variety of factors as they tour homes. Going on a walkthrough of a home can only provide you with limited information about the home. You can see what’s on the surface, but there may be other...
Real estate transactions
3 questions to ask a mortgage lender before signing
If you plan to finance a home purchase with a mortgage, it is essential to be adequately informed. Ensure you get as much information as possible from your mortgage lender. It’s helpful to write down crucial questions before attending the first meeting. By treating...
Can staging your home help you sell it faster?
When selling a home, first impressions matter. Potential buyers often decide within minutes whether a property feels right for them. Staging your home is one way to make those first moments count. By arranging furniture, decluttering and highlighting the best features...
How commercial real estate influences franchise success
Opening a franchise involves more than choosing the right brand. The commercial property you choose can play a major role in whether your location succeeds or struggles. From foot traffic to lease terms, real estate decisions have real impacts. Below are some key...
4 things you need to know before suing a home inspector
If you’re facing issues with a home that wasn’t flagged during the inspection, you might be considering legal action against the home inspector. Before proceeding with a lawsuit, it’s crucial to understand the factors that determine whether you have a legitimate...
Understanding how boundary disputes may happen between neighbors
Property lines are often thought of as fixed and straightforward, but disagreements over where one parcel ends and another begins are surprisingly common. Even minor changes like new landscaping, fencing or driveways can lead to long-lasting tension between neighbors....
Why can a home inspection contingency protect you?
Buying a home is a major financial commitment, which is why you need to ensure you’re protecting yourself throughout the process. There are many ways that you can do this, but one that’s especially important is having a home inspection, but just having the inspection...
How to resolve surprise title issues before a closing
A real estate purchase agreement is not the last step before a closing occurs. The property should undergo inspections and an appraisal . The borrower has to finalize their mortgage. They also need to obtain a title insurance policy. Sometimes real estate transactions...
What is dual agency in real estate transactions?
As you embark on your home-buying journey, one situation that you might encounter here in Tucson is dual agency. Arizona is a state wherein one real estate agent can legally represent both the seller and the buyer. If you have never heard of the term dual agency, the...
Must Arizona property sellers disclose any deaths that occurred?
Unless you buy a brand-new property, it is entirely possible that a former owner or others once died in the home. Even then, with the high concentration of indigenous ancestors buried in southern Arizona, the land on which homes are built could be prehistoric...

