Cover Story | Stuart Gethner

How Important Is Your Attitude and Mindset?

In 1954, history witnessed a series of remarkable events. Yogi Berra married Marilyn Monroe, the Cleveland Browns won the NFL Championship (back when it wasn’t yet called the Super Bowl), and on May 6, Roger Bannister did the impossible—he became the first person to run a mile in under four minutes. At the time, this achievement was considered the “Holy Grail” of athletics. Since the 1800s...[READ MORE]

Executive Director Message

Sellers Are Firing Their Agents! Is This the Investor's Window of Opportunity?

Michael Del Prete | AZREIA Executive Director

In today’s market, something unusual is happening in Maricopa County: sellers are firing their agents at an accelerating rate. The evidence is clear in the data. Expired listings YTD (homes that failed to sell by the end of the listing agreement) jumped from 2,763 in July 2024 to 4,328 in July 2025—a 57% increase year over year. Canceled listings (sellers who pulled their homes off the market early) rose from 10,386 in July 2024 to 13,933 in July 2025 a 34% increase year over year.....[READ MORE]

3 Changes That Can Help Buyers Commit To Buy

Andrew Bang | Boomerang Capital Partners

There are a lot of buyers on the sidelines, and there is a lot of interest in getting them back off the sidelines. The number one reason cited for their absence is affordability. And given that you are a real estate professional, you know this. Here are three areas that could quickly reduce the mortgage rate and help a few of those buyers get over the finish line. ....[READ MORE]

Investment Properties In HOAs

Michael J. " McGirr | Phocus Law

Perhaps more than any other state, Arizona is rife with homes that are located within communities governed by homeowners or community associations. There are a lot of advantages and also some disadvantages to purchasing an investment property within a community association. The purpose of this article is to briefly explain the legal basis of community associations and to review a few considerations that investors should have when investing in a community.....[READ MORE]

Insuring Flips - Bad Coverage Shouldn't Be a Surprise

Derek Kartchner | Gila Insurance

Honestly, coverage offered by insurance companies on homes under renovation (Flips) sucks. If we consider it, it makes sense that homes under rehab are problems for insurance companies. Why? Well, usually the first thing that shows up is a dumpster. You know, that big sign in front of the house that says this house is likely to be empty and have tools and materials in it for the next couple of months....[READ MORE]

Is Fair Housing Case Law Changing? Maybe But Do Not Do Anything Yet.

Mark Zinman | Zona Law Group

Those readers of ours that follow Supreme Court matters, may recall that the US Supreme Court recently struck down a long standing principle that courts are to give great deference to executive agencies. This was called the Chevron deference, and it meant that if an agency such as HUD had published a memo on a legal question the....[READ MORE]

The Foreign Investment in Real Property Act (FIRPTA)

Maria Brandenburg & Janet Moe | Great American Title

Investors – Don’t Hesitate to Work with Foreign Buyers or Sellers. Working with foreign buyers or sellers can offer many benefits to your real estate investments. However, it's important to understand and comply with relevant....[READ MORE]

Invest Your Retirement Savings with Pride

J.P. Dahdah | VantageIRA

Investing is typically not an area most people are confident in. In fact, anything surrounding money and financial matters tend to make people uncomfortable, stressed, and anxious....[READ MORE]

Deconstruction vs. Demolition: 4 Primary Benefits

Chuck Warshaver | Stardust

When a business and/or homeowner decides to rebuild or remodel an existing structure, they want to finish the project as soon as possible and at the lowest cost. At first glance, it seems easier and quicker to demolish the building....[READ MORE]

Investor Sentiment Bounces Back - A Clear Sign For Savvy Investors

Dan Noma Jr. | Easy Street Offers

The latest sentiment survey from CJ Patrick Company and RCN Capital shows real estate investor sentiment rebounding from a two‑year low in Q1 2025. Nearly 49 % of small and mid‑sized investors see improved market conditions year‑over‑year, and another 49 % are optimistic about the next six months. Key drivers:

More inventory, longer median times on market (53 days), and widespread price reductions have.....[READ MORE]

Q&A: Sealing Eviction Records

Mark Zinman | Zona Law Group

Question: I have a question in regard to a tenant that we served a non-payment of rent notice in July. Are we able to use it to file an eviction action or we would need to serve a new notice for August and September?.....[READ MORE]

The Backdoor Roth Strategy

Nate Hare | Directed IRA

For many Americans, their 401(k) is not only their largest investment account but also a key pillar of their retirement plans. When you leave your job, knowing what to do with your 401(k) is crucial to protecting and growing your hard-earned savings.....[READ MORE]

Intelligent Financing for Today's Investor: How HELOCs and IBC Give You Edge in 2025

Jason Powers | 1024Wealth

Homeowners and investors alike are looking for more control in 2025. Traditional mortgage options remain costly, with interest rates on new loans still hovering near multi-decade highs. At the same time, homeowners in the U.S. now hold a record amount of tappable equity, on average more than $212,000, according to ICE Mortgage Technology.....[READ MORE]

Using Section 1031 Tax Exchange For Mineral Rights: A Complete Guide

Eckard Enterprises | Eckard Enterprises

When it comes to tax-advantaged investment strategies, Section 1031 exchanges are among the most powerful tools available to real estate investors. But here's something that might surprise you: these exchanges can also apply to mineral rights investments. Despite widespread misconceptions suggesting otherwise, mineral rights are indeed eligible for 1031 exchanges in most situations....[READ MORE]

Mortgage Rates: Where We Stand Today

Anderew Augustyniak | Neighborhood Loans

As of August 19, 2025, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate in the U.S. is holding near 6.60%, up slightly from 6.59% the previous day, according to Mortgage News Daily’s daily survey. This marks a modest increase from mid-August but remains near this year’s lows Similar figures were reported by Freddie Mac, with their weekly average settling at 6.58% as of August 14......[READ MORE]

Trump's Executive Order on 401(k)s and Alternative Assets - What This Means For Your Retirement Account

Nate Hare | Directed IRA

A new Executive Order could give 401(k) investors access to alternative assets like real estate, crypto, and private equity—potentially transforming retirement investing.

Executive Order President Trump issued an Executive Order on August 7, 2025, which paves the way for your 401(k) to invest into alternative assets such as real estate, crypto, and private equity......[READ MORE]

Calling To All Investors

Maria Brandenburg | Great American Title

According to LinkedIn News, Investors are swarming the housing market, as higher prices and mortgage interest rates discourage the individual home buyer. The investor segment accounts for 1/3 of purchases year to date, which results in the highest ever market share. Even smaller investor firms (owning under 100 homes) are able to make deals with anxious builders, as traditional buyers are reluctant.....[READ MORE]