A home's history may not be as open and honest as you think. While regulations apply to require disclosure of certain material defects in a home, what qualifies as a defect may vary according by the state. Purchasing a home can be a long and confusing process. Adding...
A commercial lease carries important rights and obligations for Arizona business owners. This post will cover a few tips for negotiating a favorable deal with a landlord. The key negotiation points for renters are the lease term and rent amounts. Smaller operations...
A new federal contract has helped fill in the last available space in a Phoenix office park. The business park expansion is expected to result in a positive impact on the city's employment market. TriWest Healthcare Alliance, which does healthcare contract work for...
Many homeowners looking to sell end up taking their houses off the market during holiday time. Phoenix sellers, however, seem to be doing the opposite. While the Midwest and East Coast struggle with snow removal and icy roads that inhibit potential buyers from viewing...
The Arizona real estate market has seen a rise in foreclosure rates after a recent lull. The increased numbers may result in more bank owned property purchases that could translate to good opportunities for homebuyers in the area but may be stressing more mortgagors...
The United States Constitution's Fifth Amendment protects citizens from having their land taken for public use without receiving just compensation for its value. Therefore, as outlined in the Uniform Appraisal Standards for Federal Land Acquisitions, any entity...
New developments in northeast Phoenix are in the works. The area will offer residential development projects as well as retailers and a Mayo Clinic lab. Developers have begun planning a new housing development in the northeast region of the city. The development will...
Sometimes it appears the government has taken over an area for its own use, even against the landowner's consent. For Arizonans, the prospect of losing your land to such a situation is a scary one, but certain key factors must be met before this type of extreme action...
A new industrial park recently gained certification by the Arizona Commerce Authority. The certification will help the new commerce center attract additional businesses to join in the commercial development. The ACA's mission is to recruit quality companies while...
A new lawsuit has been filed against the owners of a golf course near Phoenix. Two residents of Ahwatukee Foothills filed the suit in an effort to receive a court injunction requiring restoration of the land to its former condition. A local group known as Save the...