by Maureen Laupp | Mar 24, 2021 | Uncategorized
Maricopa County is now accepting applications for a new Federal Emergency Rental Assistance program to assist those struggling to afford their rent or utility payments just as the nation’s eviction moratorium is set to expire at the end of the month. The announcement,...
by Maureen Laupp | Feb 22, 2021 | Uncategorized
The Arizona Department of Economic Security is launching the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) today, February 22. To access the application and additional program information, please visit: https://des.az.gov/ERAP. Yesterday, the US Department of Treasury...
by Maureen Laupp | Feb 17, 2021 | Uncategorized
Following is a breakdown of the Federal funding for rental assistance receive in Arizona. Each will have its own process for disbursement of their funds. We will do our best to advise you as information becomes available. AZ 24 $621,365,914.59 STATE GOVERNMENT 1...
by Maureen Laupp | Jul 27, 2020 | Uncategorized
COVID-19 RENTAL ASSISTANCE RESOURCES ($128,549,726 TOTAL STATEWIDE) AZ DEPT. OF HOUSING ($5,000,000 AVAILABLE, $33,550,000 AVAILABLE THROUGH COVID-19 RELIEF FUND – to date only $250,000 dedicated to rental assistance) HOW TO APPLY: WEBSITE:...
by Maureen Laupp | Jul 22, 2020 | Uncategorized
Just when you thought you might have seen it all with the sharing economy, a new start-up let’s you enjoy the luxury of a private pool whenever you feel like it. How? By renting one by the hour, of course…[CONTINUE...
by Maureen Laupp | Jul 8, 2020 | Uncategorized
According to the latest CoreLogic Home Price Insights (HPI) report, home prices nationwide, including distressed sales, increased 4.8% year-over-year in May, up 3.6% from May 2019. CoreLogic says strong demand, especially by younger home buyers, and low supply helped...
by Maureen Laupp | Jul 6, 2020 | Uncategorized
Governor’s Executive Order on Eviction Moratorium The majority of AZREIA members own income property. While some members own 100+ units most of our members own less than ten units. Many own one or two and are trying to build their portfolio. Recently, we have been...
by Maureen Laupp | Jun 19, 2020 | Uncategorized
The U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) announced in mid-June that they were extending their moratorium on foreclosures and evictions through August 31, 2020. The foreclosure moratorium applies to homeowners with FHA-insured Single Family...
by Maureen Laupp | Jun 11, 2020 | Uncategorized
Key Points: Nonfarm payrolls rose by 2.5 million in May and the unemployment rate fell to 13.3%. Wall Street estimates had been for a decline of 8.3 million and a jobless level of 19.5%, which would have been the worst since the Great Depression era. Much of the gain...
by Maureen Laupp | May 9, 2020 | Uncategorized
By Marco Leone, The Equity Finders/HomeSmart Knowing how to evaluate a deal is key to your fix & flip business, yet very few investors ever master this valuable skill. Newer investors often forget to account for all the potential expenses associated with their...