Arizona Real Estate Law Articles

Articles about buying and selling real estate, due diligence and 1031 tax-deferred exchanges.

AZ Foreclosure Law

An explanation of Arizona's foreclosure law and anti-deficiency legislation.

Foreclosure Defense - No Promissory Note?

Can a borrower defend against a foreclosure on Arizona realty if the lender cannot produce the original promissory note?

Property Tax Scam

Beware of an official looking form about your property taxes that asks for money.

Arizona Land Trusts

Why Arizona land trusts are a problem and not recommended by Arizona real estate attorneys.

Arizona Home Buyer's Checklist

A real property buyer's due diligence checklist.

Real Estate Law Newsletter

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For Sale By Owner

Loan Forms

Purchase our Arizona attorney prepared loan documents: Note, Deed of Trust, Guaranty, Borrowing Resolutions

AZ Recording Rules

This article explains Arizona's laws applicable to recording documents.

About Title Insurance

Several articles explaining title insurance, why buyers must get it, what it covers, and more than you ever wanted to know about title insurance.

Real Estate Closings

An explanation of the closing process

Title Insurance Endorsements

Examples of the types of endorsements available for title insurance.

Title Insurance Fee Calculator

Estimate the cost of title insurance premiums..

Arizona Tax Lien Primer

Attorney Mark Manuel's Arizona tax lien website.

Maricopa County Recorder

Check the title (deeds, liens, judgments, etc.) on-line for real property in Maricopa County.

Maricopa County Superior Court Case Information

Names of parties, court docket and case history of all Maricopa County Superior Court cases.

Residential Contractor Disputes

Registrar of Contractors consumers' guide to handling a residential construction dispute.  See the Recovery Fund Claim form.

Caveat for Canadians Who Invest in U.S. Real Estate

Should the real estate be held in a U.S. corporation, limited liability company, limited partnership or limited liability partnership?

Buying Land in Mexico

Website of the Arizona Task Force on Mexican Real Estate.

Maricopa County Property Maps

This is a really cool site that allows you to see a ton of information about any real estate parcel in Maricopa County.

Maricopa County Property Tax Information

Property tax information for Maricopa County.

Our Real Estate Blog

Our blog has more information and articles about real estate law and developments affecting Arizona real estate.

Short Sales & Deficiency Law

What you need to know about short sales and Arizona's anti-deficiency laws.

Short Sale Seller Advisory

Arizona Department of Real Estate & the Arizona Association of Realtors issued a short sale seller advisory.

AZ Foreclosure Law News & Developments

Stay informed about the latest developments in the fight to repeal this awful new Arizona law.

AZ Loan Modifications

Arizona real estate attorney Jeana Morrissey discusses issues arising from loan modifications.

Tax Consequences of Foreclosures

Foreclosure of real property can cause taxable discharge of indebtedness income.

Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act of 2007

The MFDRA generally allows for the exclusion of income realized as a result of modification of the terms of the mortgage, or foreclosure on a principal residence. 

Top Commercial Leases Issues

Don't sign a commercial lease before reading this article on AZ leases.

Arizona Beneficiary Deeds

An explanation of Arizona's beneficiary deed used by owners of Arizona real property to save $$ & avoid probate.

Beneficiary Deed Preparation Service

To hire AZ real estate lawyer Richard Keyt to prepare an Arizona Beneficiary Deed for you for $195, complete the  Arizona Beneficiary Deed Preparation Service Agreement.

Tenant's Rights After a Foreclosure

A tenant who is evicted from a home after the landlord loses the property in a foreclosure may have a lawsuit against the landlord.

Pro-Tenant Lease Clauses

Pro-tenant clauses tenant's should put into Arizona residential leases.

Real Estate Investment Bookkeeping

How to simplify your life and save money - bookkeeping for investors who do not have the time to become a QuickBooks expert.

Arizona Real Estate Statutes

1031 Exchanges

Articles and information explaining like kind exchanges, including a date calculator

Arizona Landlord Tenant Law

Extensive information about Arizona's leasing laws.

AZREIA

Arizona Real Estate Investors Association is a real estate investors' support organization that offers education, training, motivation and networking opportunities for its members.

Maricopa County Tax Parcel Information

Search for residential parcel information by parcel number or name/street and see the tax bill and sales comparables.