What is Real Estate Law, Anyway?
It may seem obvious to most what real estate law is, or what it should be, but when people stop to think about it often…
Can Commercial Landlords be Liable for Their Tenant’s Actions?
In today’s litigious culture, you would think it’s enough for property owners to worry just about risks arising from their own conduct – for example,…
Fixer-Uppers: To Buy or Not To Buy?
When Realtor.com released its report last spring on the burgeoning state of the “under $200,000” market, one thing was clear: anyone looking to find a…
The 20 Percent Pass-Through Tax Deduction for Real Estate Investors
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 was experienced by many investors in the real estate industry as a confounding law whose rules and…
How Might GSE Privatization Affect the 30-year Mortgage?
A major piece of news in the housing sector of late has been a plan proposed by President Trump to privatize the major government-sponsored entities…
Did the Overall Increase in Home Inventory Really Mean More New Listings?
Between September 2018 and February 2019 we saw a moderate gain in home inventory prior to home shopping season, following a solid 44 months of…
Why is Mortgage Debt Low Relative to Real Estate Values?
The amount of mortgage debt in the United States is surprisingly low. Though the raw number of outstanding mortgages increased during the second quarter of…
New Rules for Evictions
The Arizona Supreme Court recently promulgated new rules for eviction actions. Per the new rules, before proceeding with an eviction action, landlords must serve tenants…
Upcoming Seminar! Learn More About Short-Term Leases
Join us Friday, September 27th from 9:00am – 12:30pm for our Short-Term Leases Seminar REGISTER TODAY! At this seminar, attendees will gain an understanding of the landlord-tenant act,…
What Disclosure Obligations Do REALTORS® Owe to Buyers?
“To whom much is given, much is required.” This principal applies to REALTORS® who, under Article 26 of the Arizona Constitution, may “draft any and…
Congress Passes New Law Regulating Short Term Rentals
Vacation Rentals Update: Congress Passes New Law Regulating Short Term Rentals Our state legislature and Governor have spoken, and short-term rentals are here to stay.…
Are Nonrecourse Loans Feasible?
LAYING DOWN THE LAW with Christopher J. Charles, Esq. and David F. Kotter Are Nonrecourse Loans Feasible? At first blush, asking a lender for nonrecourse…