Arizona RealEstateRama

Termites, proximity to landfills, criminal activity and even the possibility of ghosts can spell doom for a real-estate sale. Those problems present their share of hazards for real-estate agents as well, said Craig Runyon, an instructor at the Brodsky School of Real Estate.

The city of Safford could see the beginning construction of one of the largest commerce parks ever built in the Gila Valley during the second quarter of 2008. Situated on 28 acres that is now in escrow, the park will include two, two-story institutional buildings with underground parking, five office complexes, a restaurant, daycare facility and a bank.

Property owners would see tax breaks while Arizona cities, school districts and other taxing entities would face limits on the amount of money they raised if a ballot measure filed Tuesday won voter approval next year.

Oh, what a difference a few years can make. Four years ago you could sell your house before you hung the for sale sign. Today, you better pack a lunch.

Zillow.com, the popular real estate Web site, is in the clear for offering its home-value estimates in Arizona. Earlier this week, Gov. Janet Napolitano signed into law Senate Bill 1291, with an amendment that allows Zillow to operate in the state.

A growing number of homeowners behind on their mortgage and facing foreclosure are finding a way to sell despite the glut of Valley homes for sale.

How much are you worth? As it turns out, global economic growth and stock-market rallies have been good for many Valley residents: A new report...

Sonora has become the first state in Mexico to enact a licensing requirement for real estate agents, which may include criminal-background checks in select...