In business, it's always election season
As entrepreneurs and small business owners, it’s not what you think that matters, it’s what others think. In a sense, every day is “election day” for your business, because when customers buy or use your product or service it’s as if they were voting for you. So how do attract votes?
Commentary: Phoenix needs a sense of place
Plans to open the David and Gladys Wright House in the Phoenix neighborhood of Arcadia as a museum have spurred debate.
How to vet your tenants before showing a rental
Finding good tenants starts with the first call from a prospective renter.
Good news for homebuyers: Builders are in the game again
Shrinking supply has been the story in the Phoenix real estate market for months, but relief could be here in the second half of the year — at least for some buyers.
Long term trends in Phoenix real estate market
The high volatility that electrified the Phoenix real estate market over the past few years has been replaced by something more like normality. Change is more gradual.
Tips for moving your business out of the house
If your corporate office is in the same building as your bedroom, you may want to consider moving the space elsewhere to adequately build revenue for your venture.
Effectively pricing a rental property
Clinical Assistant Professor Kathryn Eaton, shares her experiences of being a landlord in the Phoenix real estate market. This particular article deals with the confusion and uncertainty that can surround the pricing of property.
Tips from The Landlord Files
Clinical Assistant Professor Kathryn Eaton, shares her experiences of being a landlord in the Phoenix real estate market. This particular article focuses on how to handle the unexpected with confidence and poise.
Phoenix real estate: Busy spring follows slow start
The January numbers are out for the Phoenix real estate market and they’re not spectacular. But even when the market is normal, January is slow, says real estate expert Mike Orr. Activity during February and March is signaling growing strength in the market at last.
How to get a home loan with less-than-stellar credit
U.S. News & World Report Money published a story on January 30, 2015, about ways to get around a dismal credit rating if you want to buy a house. Mike Orr, director of the Center for real Estate Theory and Practice, weighed in on seller financing.