Baby Boomers – Is a Reverse Mortgage Right for You?

by Pat Hune | Jun 27, 2022 | GREAT ARTICLES

Pat Hune, Broker, 1st Southwest Realty, and Various Sources, November 2019 There are approximately 10,000 Baby Boomers retiring everyday.  The number sounds astounding but according to an article by Glen Kessler in the Washington Post the number is correct. Here is...

Should You Finish Your Estate Planning Sooner or Later? 

by Pat Hune | Jun 27, 2022 | GREAT ARTICLES

Pat Hune, Broker, 1st Southwest Realty, and Various Sources, January 2020 We all know no one gets out alive. Despite knowing we won’t live forever most of us do not put the proper documents in place so our heirs know our wishes.  Some of us have the attitude that...

Tips for Landlords – Does Your Tenant Have a Medical Marijuana Card?

by Pat Hune | Jun 27, 2022 | GREAT ARTICLES

Pat Hune, Broker, 1st Southwest Realty, with help from Various Sources, January 2020 We all know by now the Arizona Medical Marijuana Act (AMMA) has legalized marijuana for medicinal purposes in Arizona.  However the Federal Controlled Substances Act (CSA) categorizes...

How do Buyers Overcome Challenges in a Seller’s Market?

by Pat Hune | Jun 27, 2022 | GREAT ARTICLES

Pat Hune, Broker, 1st Southwest Realty, and Various Sources, February 2020 The Greater Phoenix real estate market is on fire.  Multiple offers, offers above asking price, seller’s refusing to pay concessions, seller’s refusing to do repairs regardless of whether or...

Do You Know the Pitfalls of Owning a Short-term Rental?

by Pat Hune | Jun 27, 2022 | GREAT ARTICLES

Pat Hune, Broker, 1st Southwest Realty, with help from Various Sources, February 2020 Article Summary – A) Brief History of Airbnb, B) Legislative, HOA and City rule changes can end or limit short-term rentals and cities are implementing fines and restrictions on...