by kramoltz@hotmail.com | Apr 9, 2020 | Home Ownership
I’ve written a couple of blogs (the latest being Do You Have an HOA Dispute? Part 2) about how a homeowner to contest a notice of violation or fine by a Homeowner’s Association. It is an alternative to the civil court system administered by the Arizona...
by kramoltz@hotmail.com | Apr 6, 2020 | Arizona and Its Amenities
In January 2020 ImproveNet surveyed 4,326 people across the country about how they cleaned their home. They asked what was done, the time that was invested, and the level of detail that was employed. Out of 21 cities, Phoenix was ranked in the top five. What cities...
by kramoltz@hotmail.com | Apr 2, 2020 | The Attorney-Broker Advantage
What education do you think the state of Arizona requires of real estate agents?1. A four year University degree (BA or BS), three years post-graduate (Master’s Degree and a Phd/Doctorate or their equivalent), and 180 hours of real estate school...
by kramoltz@hotmail.com | Mar 30, 2020 | Animal Stories (mostly Dogs in the Military)
An example of a recipient of the Dickin Medal (see Animals Deserve Medals Too) is Sgt. Reckless, a chestnut mare who served in the Korean War. She was a U.S. army ammunition carrier during some of the bloodiest trench and outpost fighting. She made repeated trips to...
by kramoltz@hotmail.com | Mar 26, 2020 | Home Buying, Renters and Renting
Metro Phoenix area apartment rent increases lead the nation, rising 7.4% over the past year. Almost every Valley of the Sun city beat the national 3% increase, with the city of Surprise leading the way with a remarkable 16% rent hike. Luxury complexes are still being...