Buying a home can be both an exciting and frightening financial decision. That’s because consumers often have several factors to consider when doing so. Those can include how long buyers plan to live there, job security, various market indicators and more. According...
Year: 2019
How do I deal with a non-paying tenant?
Owning a rental property is an excellent long-term investment. However, there can be risks associated with renting out your property as well. One of the most significant risks is renting to a non-paying tenant. In Arizona, specifically Maricopa County, this risk is...
Mesa homeowner pushes back against eminent domain
The city of Mesa is at odds with a resident as it looks to develop new emergency response facilities. The city has specifically had its eye on undeveloped property on the 1300 block of North Power Road and plans to use eminent domain to take it for public use. But...
Major considerations when choosing your form of business
There are a number of ways in which a business can be organized under the laws of Arizona. For example, a sole proprietorship could work well for small businesses with one principal owner, while larger businesses likely will be formed as a corporation. In deciding...
How does eminent domain work?
One of the cornerstones of American society is that its citizens enjoy the protection of property from undue governmental interference. However, the state or local government can use certain circumstances to take ownership from citizens or businesses, whether they...
Protecting your property rights against the actions of your HOA
Living in an Arizona community governed by an HOA has many benefits. These organizations keep up the common areas, maintain community pools and protect the property values of the homes in the neighborhood. When you moved into your home and signed the agreement with...
Why is title insurance an important part of your home purchase?
You may have scoured Scottsdale for the perfect home for you and your family. Now that you have made your choice and put in an offer that the seller accepted, you want to move forward as quickly as possible so that you can move into your new home. It doesn't work that...