What Buyers Should Know About Easements
“Easement” is a legal term that means one person has the right to use another person’s property for some limited purpose. This limited use is…
Shared Wells: Good Agreements Make Good Neighbors
Shared water wells are the sole source of water for many rural property owners in Arizona. Since Arizona classifies most shared wells as “exempt” wells,…
Short Term Rentals and Property Management
With the rising popularity of short-term rentals in Arizona over the last few years, more people are becoming interested in entering the short-term rental market. …
4 Common Problems Real Property Owners Can Avoid at Closing
The process of buying a new home can be both exciting and daunting for most people who are inexperienced in real estate investing. Having your…
10 Terms Landlords Need to Include in Every Rental Agreement
If you are new to leasing investment property to tenants, you need to be sure that your rental agreement covers all the bases so you…
Using a Power of Attorney for Arizona Real Estate Transactions
A power of attorney (POA) can be used to designate another person to make and/or sign agreements on your behalf. Not all POAs include the…
How a Real Estate Lawyer Can Help You at Closing
The excitement of purchasing a property often gives way to anxiety when it’s time to close. This is because you are confronted with mounds of…
How to Negotiate a Favorable Commercial Lease Agreement
A commercial lease is a contract, and as with most contracts, everything is negotiable. The following are some areas that can help your business succeed…
Tips to Help Prevent Real Estate Agents from Getting Sued
Because buying or selling a house is one of the largest financial transactions most people will ever make, there is a larger potential for legal…
Understanding the “Tax-Free” 1031 Exchange
Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code allows you to defer paying taxes on any gain realized on the sale of investment property if you…
How to Contest a Claim of Lien in Arizona
There are many reasons that a lien may be recorded on a property you own. A subcontractor may not have been paid by the contractor…
What You Need to Know About Buying an Arizona Condo
Arizona is one of the top condo markets in the U.S., with many people choosing to live in a condo either as a primary or…