Zoning and land use regulations affect our daily lives. Location, design and layout of residential neighborhoods, shopping centers, office buildings and industrial plants are all based on zoning codes and regulations adopted by Arizona municipalities and counties. ...
Real Estate Transactions
Have an attorney review a real estate contract before signing
Investing in real property or buying a home can both be great investments. Conducting a good amount of due diligence and careful planning is necessary for buyers and sellers before they buy or sell property. Documenting the transaction is equally important. The days...
The differences between a condo and a co-op
The Community Associations Institutes reports that almost 74 million people in the U.S. live in a community association. Moreover, the number of community associations is increasing, growing between approximately 352,000 and 354,000 in the past year. Two popular types...
Going into commercial real estate with eyes wide open
Commercial real estate transactions are quite different from residential property purchases and sales, as there are many hazardous pitfalls along the way that can put the business owner at financial risk. Whether it is for an expansion of an existing enterprise or the...
We assist with all stages of commercial real estate transactions
It seems like new stores, businesses, restaurants and more are popping up all over in Phoenix. Sometimes these enterprises take over an existing building, meaning that a commercial real estate contract is necessary. It is important that such contracts are clear and...
Common reasons for real estate disputes in Arizona
Many disputes can arise between the buyer and seller of a property during the real estate transaction itself and even after the transaction has been finalized. Handling these disputes often requires the assistance of an experienced real estate attorney in your area to...
What are home sellers required to disclose to buyers?
Traditionally, people in Arizona who were buying a home had to operate under the principle that the buyer needed to be aware of any problems on the property by doing their own research. In other words, as long as the seller did not lie, any defects with the home were...
Bill would reduce commercial property taxes in Arizona
Legislation is in the works in Arizona that would lower property taxes for businesses in the state. The goal is to bring more jobs to the state without shifting the tax burden to homeowners or reducing funds to local governments and schools. What is the current law on...
Hot real estate market trends in Phoenix
In a year of challenging economic struggles across the United States, with many metropolitan real estate markets tanking in the early months of 2020, the combination of record-low interest rates and increasing demand continue to make it a seller’s market. The national...
Quiet Title Actions
Acquiring property is often a major milestone in a person’s life. However, this celebratory moment can quickly become stressful if other people begin making claims to the same property. Is what you worked so hard to purchase not really yours? Of course, during any...
