Arizona Real Estate Law Library
Arizona Real Estate Law Library
Email: jrm@keytlaw.com
Arizona real estate law attorneys Richard Keyt and Jeana Morrissey provide this information as a public service to help people learn about Arizona real estate law.
Arizona Real Estate Law Articles
Articles about buying and selling real estate, due diligence and 1031 tax-deferred exchanges.
Arizona Land Trusts
Why Arizona land trusts are a problem and not recommended by Arizona real estate attorneys.
Arizona Home Buyer's Checklist
A real property buyer's due diligence checklist.
For Sale By Owner
Explanation of the 19 documents used in most Arizona home sale transactions.
FSBO Test of Legal Knowledge Needed to Prepare a Sale Contract
How to Hire an AZ Real Estate Attorney to Prepare FSBO Contract & Related Docs
Arizona Residential Purchase & Sale Contract Preparation Agreement
Loan Forms
Purchase our Arizona attorney prepared loan documents: Note, Deed of Trust, Guaranty, Borrowing Resolutions
AZ Recording Rules
This article explains Arizona's laws applicable to recording documents.
About Title Insurance
Several articles explaining title insurance, why buyers must get it, what it covers, and more than you ever wanted to know about title insurance.
Real Estate Closings
An explanation of the closing process
Title Insurance Endorsements
Examples of the types of endorsements available for title insurance.
Title Insurance Fee Calculator
Estimate the cost of title insurance premiums.
Arizona Real Estate Forms
The forms used by most Arizona realtors for sales of vacant land, homes, commercial properties and residential leases.
Arizona Tax Lien Primer
Attorney Mark Manuel's Arizona tax lien website.
Maricopa County Recorder
Check the title (deeds, liens, judgments, etc.) on-line for real property in Maricopa County.
Maricopa County Superior Court Case Information
Names of parties, court docket and case history of all Maricopa County Superior Court cases.
Residential Contractor Disputes
Registrar of Contractors consumers' guide to handling a residential construction dispute. See the Recovery Fund Claim form.
Canadian Residents in US
The Canada Revenue Agency's article called "Canadian Residents Going Down South."
Buying Land in Mexico
Website of the Arizona Task Force on Mexican Real Estate.
Maricopa County Property Maps
This is a really cool site that allows you to see a ton of information about any real estate parcel in Maricopa County.
Top Commercial Leases Issues
Don't sign a commercial lease before reading this article on AZ leases.
AZ Foreclosure Law
An explanation of Arizona's foreclosure law and anti-deficiency legislation.
AZ Loan Modification Service
Arizona real estate attorney Jeana Morrissey's loan modification service.
Tax Consequences of Foreclosures
Foreclosure of real property can cause taxable discharge of indebtedness income.
Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act of 2007
The MFDRA generally allows for the exclusion of income realized as a result of modification of the terms of the mortgage, or foreclosure on a principal residence.
Arizona Beneficiary Deeds
An explanation of Arizona's beneficiary deed used by owners of Arizona real property to save $$ & avoid probate.
Beneficiary Deed Preparation Service
To hire AZ real estate lawyer Richard Keyt to prepare an Arizona Beneficiary Deed for you for $195, complete the Arizona Beneficiary Deed Preparation Service Agreement.
Tenant's Rights After a Foreclosure
A tenant who is evicted from a home after the landlord loses the property in a foreclosure may have a lawsuit against the landlord.
Pro-Tenant Lease Clauses
Pro-tenant clauses tenant's should put into Arizona residential leases.
Real Estate Investment Bookkeeping
How to simplify your life and save money - bookkeeping for investors who do not have the time to become a QuickBooks expert.
Arizona Real Estate Statutes
Arizona Landlord and Tenant
Arizona Residential Landlord and Tenant Act
Arizona Mobile Home Parks Residential Landlord and Tenant Act
Arizona Eviction Laws - Forcible Detainers
Deeds of Trust
Mortgages
Deeds & Conveying Real Property
Mechanics Liens & Materialness Liens
Judgment Liens on Real Estate
Arizona Homestead Exemption
1031 Exchanges
Articles and information explaining like kind exchanges, including a date calculator
Arizona Landlord Tenant Law
Extensive information about Arizona's leasing laws.
AZREIA
Arizona Real Estate Investors Association is a real estate investors' support organization that offers education, training, motivation and networking opportunities for its members.
Maricopa County Property Tax Information
Property tax information for Maricopa County.
Maricopa County Tax Parcel Information
Search for residential parcel information by parcel number or name/street and see the tax bill and sales comparables.
