Arizona Real Estate Law Articles

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

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.

For Sale By Owner

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 Real Estate Forms

The forms used by most Arizona realtors for sales of vacant land, homes, commercial properties and residential leases.

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.

Buying Land in Mexico

Website of the Arizona Task Force on Mexican Real Estate.

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. 

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 KEYTLaw to prepare an Arizona Beneficiary Deed for you for $195, complete the Beneficiary Deed Questionnaire and mail it to KEYTLaw.

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 Property Tax Information

Property tax information for Maricopa County.

Maricopa County Tax Parcel Information

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

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.