Step-by-step analysis of how to define a neighborhood for real estate appraisal and valuation. Good for single family or investment properties, aimed at the "out of towner" who doesn´t have immediate access to local information.
The wary buyer will make careful note of all taxes involved in his prospective real estate transfer. Capital gains tax and property taxes are necessary evils and difficult to avoid. They can conspire to raise the cost of an investment beyond the buyer´s ability to pay. Make sure you know all the facts before you buy.
Sedona has some of the most expensive home prices in Arizona. The city is struggling to keep its workforce. Many communities will be interested to see how this resort town copes with its crisis. This 2,480-word article takes you inside the mess. Appears in the January issue of The Noise. Reprints only.