Posts by Christopher Charles

Confusion has plagued the courts following the M&I Marshall and Ilsley Bank v. Mueller decision over whether the anti-deficiency statutes apply to vacant land. Prior…

Perhaps a sign of the real estate recovery, six years after the market crash, the 2007 Mortgage Debt Relief Act (the “Act”) has finally expired.…

Anytime a foreign investor sells real estate in America, FIRPTA is triggered. This issue rarely arose in recent history. But due to the high number…

Borrowers have struggled for years to find financing following a short sale or foreclosure. In fact, the general rule is that a borrower must wait…

Successful REALTORS® know that ecstatic clients are the best sources for referrals. Delivering unexpected value to your clients is the easiest way to exceed a…

Generally speaking, the federal government’s loan modification program has been a bust. The U.S. Department of Treasury launched the Home Affordable Modification Program (“HAMP”) in…

It has been famously said that “with great power comes great responsibility.”[1]  This is especially true for REALTORS® who, under Article 26 of the Arizona…

In typical fashion, the United States Congress waited until the eleventh hour to address the looming “fiscal cliff.” In doing so, Congress extended a number…

Proper disclosure is important for two reasons: To help avoid litigation; and To comply with the Commissioner’s Rules, g., A.A.C. R4-28-1101 When in doubt, disclose! If…

Arizona long ago abandoned the antiquated policy of “Buyer Beware!” Instead, Arizona law imposes strict disclosure requirements on all sellers – especially sellers of real…

In this ever-changing real estate landscape, one thing hasn’t changed: there’s no such thing as a free lunch – or a free house. In keeping…