Does Rent Control Work?

National Real Estate Investor, October 2019 The issue of rent control is a sensitive one. It’s hard to make a stand for the importance of a free market undefined by governmental intrusion without sounding like a greedy landlord. But there is a place in that market for...

Will Phoenix and Tucson Merge Someday?

AZ Central, April 2019 Phoenix and Tucson may still merge by 2040.  A 2005 prediction for the cities with downtowns separated by 120 miles didn’t seem far-fetched when proclaimed by growth experts during the housing boom.  But when the bust started in 2007 and...

Should You Buy a Home from an iBuyer?

 Pat Hune, Broker, 1st Southwest Realty, May 2019 Most people have heard or seen the commercials from iBuyers like OpenDoor, Offerpad and others. What is an iBuyer?  It is a company that offers instant cash for your house with no repairs. They offer to buy your house...