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As a landlord in Arizona, you have certain rights and obligations, just as tenants have tenant rights and regulations. The Arizona Landlord Rights are in place to allow you to evict bad tenants and help you recover from losses due to renting a residential property. Rights and Regulations of Landl...

Residents of Buckeye, Arizona and the surrounding Phoenix Metro area have something new to be excited about-- Skyline Regional Park. The nearly 9,000 acre regional park will begin construction in 2014, with an estimated $3 million price tag. With ramadas, an observatory, interpretive gardens, rec...

When you fail to make several payments on your mortgage, your loan is considered to be in default. According to S&P Dow Jones/Experian, mortgage defaults are on the rise nationwide. New information shows an alarming trend among mortgage default rates and a consumer’s overall debt. Consumer debt h...

When facing foreclosure, a short sale is often the best option, which does have a few advantages. If you owe more on your home than it’s worth and you really can’t wait for your property value to rise, the benefits of a short sale may just be what you need to recover from your financial burden. T...

With the state of the real estate market over the past few years, many are wondering if home ownership is losing its appeal? According to the Census Bureau, the rate of home ownership fell over the last decade by the largest decrease since the Great Depression. However, even with the decline, the...

Recently, AreaVibes released a list of the top cities in Arizona that are the most desirable neighborhoods for livability, employment, education, housing, weather and more. Among the best places to live in Arizona include: Litchfield Park, Carefree, Gold Camp, Queen Creek and Gilbert. Litchfield ...

For the past 7 years, it has been considered to be a home buyers market. But, with the rising home prices and decreased inventory, many are wondering-- is now a good time to sell a house? According to CoreLogic, a real estate analytics company, national home prices increased by over 8 percent in ...

If you’re considering buying your first residential investment property, now is the perfect time to do it. When looking for investment properties, you want to make sure you’re getting a good deal that will pay off, but how do you know which property is best? How do you determine if a property is ...