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The Top Luxury Home Sales in Metro Phoenix

Throughout the year, high-end communities such as Paradise Valley and Scottsdale have seen numerous multi-million-dollar transactions. In November, several luxury properties closed in Metro Phoenix. Including one residential sale that was the second-highest in Arizona’s history. Here is more on the top luxury sales in Metro Phoenix: Paradise Valley According…

Should I Mediate My Real Estate Dispute?

Mediation can be used to settle several different kinds of legal matters between parties. For many, working with an experienced mediator can be a productive way to reach an agreement without having to resort to a courtroom battle. However, not all real estate disagreements are created equally, and some may…

What You Need to Know About Your Arizona Property Valuation

If you are an Arizona property owner, then you are probably familiar with your property valuation. These assessments come to an owner by U.S. mail and reflect the value that the local tax office is going to use to calculate property taxes. If you are concerned that your assessment is…

The Benefits of having an Attorney During Your Real Estate Transaction

For many of people, buying a home is the most significant investment they will make in their lives. The process of finding the right place and getting to offer and acceptance is only a small piece of what will go on when you buy real estate. When a property is…

Real Estate Growth in Glendale: Why the Loop 303 Area May be the Next Place to Invest

Just outside Glendale’s city limits, Luke Airforce Base sits alongside the Loop 303 corridor. Presently, the base and the highway are surrounded by mostly farmland. However, according to a recent report, this remote area could be an essential site of industrial development in the near future. Here are some reasons…

Loan Modifications Continue to Frustrate

I thought banks were supposed be more user-friendly when it comes to applying for a loan modification. There have been lawsuits against the big banks that have resulted in settlements and promises of fixing all of the problems consumers were having when applying for a loan modification. There have been…

A Historic Gilbert Property is Getting a New Life as a Mixed-Use Development

Gilbert, Arizona’s connection with agricultural history can be traced back to the 1920s when rural farms produced crops in the area. In 1966, the Old Potato Barn was built to store the community’s potato supply. The once-useful structure has stood vacant for years. However, the Old Potato Barn is coming…

There is a New Luxury Retirement Community Coming to East Camelback Road

Six acres of property located at 32nd Street and Camelback Road will soon be the home of a new residential development—Clarendale Arcadia. Construction is already underway to build a 248-unit property that will offer upscale living accommodations and amenities for those 55+. Here is more on the new luxury retirement…

What is a Real Estate Transfer Tax, and Do I Have to Pay it in Arizona?

When buying a home in Arizona, you can usually expect to pay closing costs as part of the deal. These added expenses include several items and usually amount to thousands of dollars on top of what you have already agreed to pay. In some states, closing costs will include real…

Legal Troubles Continue Between Biltmore Area Homeowners and Golf Course Company

Imagine returning home from your summer holidays to find that your back patio that once looked upon an endless green golf course was obscured with construction vehicles and torn up ground. If you ask some residents of Phoenix’s Biltmore Estates, they will tell you that unsightly construction was just the…