Buying a home in Arizona, especially for the first time, can be exciting. Even if you have already gone through the real estate purchasing process before, it is important to keep in mind that each transaction can have its own details to consider as you will be working...
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How to make your transaction go smoothly
Most people in Avondale understand that if they ever get arrested or find themselves in a serious legal conflict, they need an attorney. But lawyers can be a big help when you are going through a major transaction like a real estate purchase or sale. What can a real...
3 details you may have forgotten in your commercial lease agreement
When creating a commercial lease agreement, you have many details to negotiate. How much rent will the tenant pay? When will the rent be paid? When will the lease expire? Can the tenant renew the lease? With so many details, it can be easy for other information to get...
Did the seller disclose everything about their property?
A seller cannot attempt to trick you into buying a home that isn't worth what you're paying by refusing to tell you about specific issues with that home. They may not have to give you every little detail, but there are things they're required to disclose. Many of the...
Reasons people decide to buy a new home
Those buying a first home often do so to put down their roots, to get something a bit more permanent, and to stop paying rent. However, the statistics show that people move every 5-7 years. Plus, you likely know someone who has lived in their home for decades. For...
Is there a lemon law for your house?
You buy a home, and it's a major investment. You take out a 30-year mortgage. Clearly, you expect the property to last. You want to start a family in the home. You may live there for the rest of your life. Quickly, though, you start having problems. The roof leaks....
Does an easement end when a house sells?
An easement allows someone who does not own a piece of property the legal ability to use it. Perhaps the most common example is when an easement allows a neighbor to use a driveway to cross someone's land to get to their own home. They don't own that property, but...
Does a buyer lose their deposit if they back out?
You're going to buy a new home. You find the one that you want, make an offer, and put down a deposit. Weeks or even months go by, as you draw nearer to closing, and then you decide to back out of the purchase. Can you get your deposit back or do you lose it? It...
What is the average home size?
If you're thinking about having a home built, a lot of the price comes down to the size of house you want. You may even be able to work out exactly what you'll need to pay per square foot, and you can then adjust the designs based on your budget.How much house do you...
The advantages to buying a duplex
When you're looking for a home to buy, one option you may come across is a duplex. This is basically a home that is divided in two. There are often identical living spaces on each side. The two spaces share an overall structure and frame, but each side has its own...