Blog
N. Mark Kramoltz, JD, GRI, CIPS writes blog articles on the metro Phoenix, Arizona, national and global real estate markets. Written from his perspective as a designated broker and real estate attorney, his articles avoid the inaccuracies and vacuous industry propaganda common to most real estate writings. He also blogs about animals (mostly dogs in the military) due to his love of pets and military history.
Many Renters Don’t Get Security Deposits Back.
26% of renters don’t get their security deposits back when they move out, a Rent.com survey of 1,000 renters found. Landlords cite the biggest reason for withholding security deposits was tenants who moved out too early. And renters agree: 44% between the ages of 18...
Home Sale Issues You Can’t Control.
I recently wrote about the issues you can control http://www.simplysoldaz.com/home-sale-issues-you-control/ , which must be managed to obtain the best price in the quickest time. There are also things that a seller can’t control: your location; the market; interest...
Support Animal Charities Through SimplySOLD.
Do you love animals? SimplySOLD™ does, and donates each time a qualifying transaction closes. The organizations we support include the Arizona Humane Society and the Hermitage Cat Shelter in Tucson. This year so far, we have made out checks for over $850 to...
Can You Recycle your Fridge/Freezer?
If you wanted to replace an old refrigerator or freezer in the past, your utility company could arrange for it to picked up and pay you $30. But that program was discontinued in late 2015. So what now? An alternative if you live in Phoenix is their pick up service....
Chinese Purchase Storm Clouds.
Foreign buying by Chinese has been strong across the United States for several years. In 2016 one reason was due to new capital controls were rolled out in January 2017, along with a new anti-money laundering framework. This accelerated buying before the deadline...
Home Sale Issues You Control.
As a seller you can control the following: the asking price of your home; the condition of your home; and when you will allow showings. Make the prospects of a sale easier by pricing reasonably and painting, updating and decluttering. And don’t forget to make it as...
Why Do You Need Title Insurance? Part 1.
Title insurance is an indispensable part of a real estate transaction. It’s a standard requirement in most real estate contracts and its required by lenders. It also protects the buyer and seller from title defects if later something goes wrong. Examples of covered...
Dobermans Flunk Out of the War.
Although Doberman Pinchers started out as the Marines’ official combat dog, by the end of WWII German Shepherds had replaced Dobermans as the preferred breed. The problem was said to be that Dobermans were a thinking breed, so could alter their behavior based on their...
FSBOs Get Significantly Less.
Sellers tempted to try to sell their home on their own to avoid commission costs may get a much lower sales price. According to a new study by Collateral Analytics, sellers not using a real estate licensee achieve prices “significantly below” those from similar...