by kramoltz@hotmail.com | Dec 10, 2018 | Home Ownership
1. Verify the Contractor is Licensed. Verify the contractor is licensed and has the correct license for your specific project by going to www.azroc.gov, and check to see if the contractor is in good standing and has any past complaints. 2. Three Bids. Ensure you...
by kramoltz@hotmail.com | Dec 4, 2018 | Title Insurance + Escrow
Title insurance is unique. Unlike other insurance options that require monthly premiums, title insurance is charged as a one-time fee. It is paid by the buyer at closing, and is approximately equal to .5% of the purchase price. Basically it protects you and your...
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by kramoltz@hotmail.com | Nov 29, 2018 | Home Ownership
Are You Insured? Protect yourself during your next major remodel: 1. Make sure the contractor has insurance for not only injuries and property damage, but also negligent workmanship and injuries sustained on the job. Check also for workers’ compensation and...
by kramoltz@hotmail.com | Nov 26, 2018 | Home Ownership, Renters and Renting
Arizona law states that a member of a HOA may use the member’s property as a rental property unless prohibited in the CC&Rs per A.R.S. §33-1806.01. Accordingly, unless the CC&Rs expressly restrict “vacation rentals,” “transient lodging” or “short-term...
by kramoltz@hotmail.com | Nov 12, 2018 | Home Ownership
Typically, married couples in Arizona hold title as community property with right of survivorship. Following the death of one of the spouses, title will automatically pass to the surviving spouse, avoiding the necessity of a probate. An alternative is to place the...
