Category: Real Estate

Residential or commercial, you’ll find out what’s happening in the real estate world in this section of AZNow.Biz.

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Carl Mulac Named Chairman, Home Builders Association of Central Arizona

In the most challenging of times with the economy, a home building company can succeed if one has the vision, the money, the people and the land — much like home building veteran Carl Mulac did. Carl Mulac, the executive … Continue reading

Income Tax Traps

Short Sales And Foreclosures: Income Tax Traps For The Unwary Homeowner

Short Sales and Foreclosures: Income Tax Traps for the Unwary Homeowner by Stuart Pack, J.D. and Kelly C. Mooney, J.D., L.L.M. When considering a short sale, foreclosure or other strategic default under the terms of a mortgage or deed of … Continue reading

Commercial Mortgage Lenders, Commercial Real Estate

Commercial Mortgage Lenders: What You Need To Know

If you’re in the market for a commercial loan, whether it’s an investment, a refinance or you’re just trying to get pre-qualified to begin your search, then read on, we have some answers for you. First, know about the different … Continue reading

AZRE, AZ Commercial Real Estate

AZRE | Arizona Commercial Real Estate

A bi-monthly publication that debuted in January 2005, AZRE | Arizona Commercial Real Estate is Arizona’s only publication dedicated to covering up-to-date happenings within commercial development, brokerage, finance, construction, architecture, real estate law and property management. Additionally, Arizona Commercial Real … Continue reading

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Pop-Up Stores Have Businesses, Consumers Rethinking Retail

The concept of “Pop-Up Stores” has a long history in the retail world.  Years ago apparel retailers traveled to different cities displaying their merchandise in trunks. After World War II, discount chain stores soon appeared as manufacturers set up pop-up … Continue reading

Top 5 Reasons To Buy Commercial Real Estate Now - AZNOW.BIZ

Top 5 Reasons to Buy Commercial Real Estate Now

1.      Commercial lending is the best it’s been in decades Don’t believe what you hear when it comes to commercial loans not being available; they are plentiful and at the lowest interest rates I’ve ever seen on commercial property. Small … Continue reading

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Office Makeovers: Office Tenants Are Doing More With Less

Space crunch Office Makeovers: Change in workplace dynamics has office tenants doing more with less If you think the recession is killing the corner office, you may be partially correct. Younger-worker preferences and emerging technologies, including cell phones, laptops and … Continue reading

Seller Carry-Backs & Financing, Commercial Real Estate

Seller Carry-Backs And Creative Financing For Your Commercial Buyer

Commercial Real Estate: About Seller Carry-Backs and Creative Financing Not everyone can get financing on a commercial building for one reason or another. Maybe the buyer’s credit isn’t where the banks require for their lending programs, or maybe the desired … Continue reading

Green Construction Code, Phoenix, Scottsdale

Phoenix And Scottsdale Adopt Green Construction Code

It has been almost one month since the City of Phoenix adopted a voluntary green construction code to promote energy efficiency and sustainability in construction activities. A keystone of the code is that both new and old projects can achieve the green … Continue reading

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International Contemporary Furniture Fair 2011 [Photos]

Every May in New York City, the International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF) comes to the City. The International Contemporary Furniture Fair is “North America’s premier showcase for contemporary design,” and this year it was held at the Javits Conference Center, … Continue reading

Capitalization Rates, Commercial Real Estate

Capitalization Rate: True Value Or Complete Nonsense?

Many real estate investors determine the value of an income property by using the capitalization rate, also known as the “cap rate.” However, this is absolutely the one most misused word and concept in real estate investing. What is it? … Continue reading

Arizona Centennial Series: 10 Historic Buildings Still Standing

Arizona Centennial Series: 10 Historic Buildings Still Standing

Historic Buildings – Arizona has a history that ranges from historic wonders, such as the Grand Canyon, to remarkable buildings. Each year the Arizona Preservation Foundation releases their Arizona Most Endangered Historic Places List which informs the public and increases awareness. The … Continue reading

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