What Sellers Should Know About Commissions

Are Commissions Negotiable? Yes. Residential commission amounts are typically some percentage of the sales price. Some real estate companies will charge a set fee for their services and they may charge a non-refundable retainer fee. However, just like anything else in...

Are Short Term Rentals a Disclosure Issue?

City of Scottsdale, Chris Combs and various sources, January 2023 Question: I am an elderly lady that is exhausted by all of the STRs having parties on our street in Old Town Scottsdale. In the spring I want to sell my home and move to San Diego to live with my...

Can Landlords Refuse Section 8 Housing Vouchers?

Zona Law Group, Pat Hune, Broker 1st Southwest Realty and Various Sources, March 2023 Landlords Can No Longer Reject Section 8 Housing Vouchers: Based on this update from Zona Law Group the answer is no.  Landlords can no longer reject housing assistance programs like...

Should you buy a property with a land lease?

Pat Hune, Broker 1st Southwest Realty  and Various Sources, February 2023 Land-leased properties can be confusing.  First, what is a land lease?  A land lease is where one person owns the structure on the property and someone else owns the land.  The structure owner...