When a large commercial development plan is given the go ahead, many investors and developers are often sought to bring life to the development. This often requires complex business relationships to form, which causes many complicated legal matters to come into play....
A case decided on Jan. 16, 2014 in the Court of Appeals of Arizona provides some guidance upon Arizona's so-called anti-deficiency law. In BMO Harris Bank v. Wildwood Creek Ranch LLC, a bank after a foreclosure brought a suit against certain borrowers to obtain a...
For many Arizona residents, home is at the heart of the familial unit. Facing foreclosure, then, becomes one of the most difficult prospects they can face. Foreclosure threatens to rip the home away from a family, leaving them without a home base that so often keeps a...
A 17.5 acre project that costs $90.5 million could be an Arizona contractor's dream, or a nightmare if something were to go wrong. A money-making project can easily have its profits eaten up if the building process has any delays or if problems are created during the...
During the great recession, property values were crushingly low and many Arizona residents likely hesitated to get into the real estate market. Without knowing how long the recession would last, it may have seemed foolish to purchase a home or invest in real estate....
Under Arizona law, sellers of real estate are required to disclose certain facts about the property that could affect its value. A common cause of property disputes is a lack of disclosure about the property's condition. For example, if the roof on the property is...
Large-scale commercial real estate development requires large-scale investment. One family may take out a loan to buy a house, but it often takes multiple investors and complicated business relationships to purchase a shopping mall.One rapidly growing real estate...
After the housing market bubble burst in 2007 and 2008, the real estate market took a long time to recover, both in Arizona and the rest of the country, but it's heating up again. In fact, according to one recent survey of investors, real estate is the top area for...
Becoming a homeowner, whether for the first time, or for the fourth time can be an exciting time for Phoenix residents. When one decides to buy a home, especially for the first time, there can be stress and uncertainty surrounding the process. As the market continues...
The turnaround of the national housing market has been a long time coming and some people in Maricopa have been struggling to find the right time to buy new homes. Trends over the last few years indicate that now may be the right time for Phoenix-area residents to...