Arizona’s limited liability company (LLC) business structure insulates business owners — and real estate investors — from personal risk exposure. This is why forming an LLC for Arizona real estate investments has proven so attractive to investors for years. Read More
Arizona has eviction laws that protect tenants and require landlords to provide certain notifications and take specific actions if they wish to terminate a lease. When tenants fail to live up to the terms of their lease, landlords have every right to evict them — however, it must be done legally or there could be unpleasant consequences. Read More
The process of buying and selling real estate in Arizona can be complicated, and it helps to have a dedicated team of professionals working with you to ensure your real estate transaction is a smooth one. Read More
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 authority to sell property, so you need to be sure that your POA covers the sale of real estate. Read More
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 paperwork that look very foreign to the average person. It can be a lot to handle, but you don’t have to go it alone. This is why you want a real estate attorney by your side, both before and during closing, to help you understand what you are signing and head off any potential problems with the new property. Read More
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 if negotiated properly: Read More
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 action if things go sideways. A lot of times, the real estate agent will bear the brunt of the blame and may find him or herself defending a lawsuit. Read More
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 reinvest those proceeds back into a new property. This is called a “1031 exchange” — although it really acts more like a rollover than an exchange. Read More
2020 is officially over, which will come as a relief to many. Now that the socially-distanced holidays are done, Arizonans are turning their attention to matters they may have ignored in the spirit of the season. Read More
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 and filed a lien on the property. You may have neglected to pay your homeowners’ association dues and the HOA files a lien. You may even be in the process of selling your home and discover a lien you never knew about. Read More
