A new homeowner may move into his or her Arizona home with excitement and anticipation about what the future holds. After what may have been an extended waiting period while a home was under construction or being renovated, the very fact that a home is ready to be...
If you are an Arizonan, then you have likely entered into a real estate transaction at some point with your eyes open, meaning you were aware of the condition of the property, any restrictions or covenants existing with the property, and you might even be aware of...
An Arizona homeowner may think that once he has purchased a home, he has the freedom to do what he wants with the property. In reality, that is not always the case for a number of reasons, one of which includes deed restrictions.Deed restrictions place conditions on...
The real estate market is often fluid; sales rise and fall as the market changes. In November there was a decline in the number of home sales in Phoenix. In the greater Phoenix Valley region, 6,064 homes sold in November, a decrease of over 1,000 homes from the prior...
An Arizona resident who is considering purchasing a home in a short sale real estate transaction, or a buyer who hopes to sell his home through a short sale, may be interested to learn the pros and cons of such a transaction before proceeding. A short sale is a...
There are many ways that a real estate dispute might arise between neighboring Arizona property owners. One common source of discord is the presence of an easement. An easement grants the owner of the easement the right to use another's land for a particular purpose,...
Often a developer or real estate owner will have a great vision for a parcel of Phoenix commercial property, but may have questions about the legal requirements and regulations he or she must follow. Real estate developers must comply with not only Arizona state law,...
Buying a home can be a complicated process. Rarely is it as simple as seeing a home you like, asking the homeowner the price, writing a check and getting the keys. The process does not have to be overly stressful, however, and having knowledge about real estate...
Zoning regulations serve multiple purposes. One purpose is to organize real estate use. Zoning regulations may also be used to promote and encourage certain uses. The city of Phoenix has a zoning regulation regarding Special Planning Districts which are designed to...
A recent surge in construction and development suggests that downtown Phoenix is experiencing a housing boom. Currently, in the core of the city's downtown, there are more than 20 condominium and apartment developments under construction. This real estate development...