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Taking ownership of real property and owning a home is one of the most common major life goals. When litigation occurs which challenge or raise…
Monsoon season begins in 6 days! Could altering the natural drainage around your home land you in hot water for city code or HOA violations?…
There is a common misconception that owning property means you have complete and unfettered control over the use of it. Easements and other…
M&G’er Ben Gottlieb shared his thoughts with national publication, Real Simple, on buying a home with HOA fees.
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Construction disputes in Arizona can occur for several reasons. While many disputes are resolved without going to litigation, issues certainly…
M&G is proud to share that we won AZ Central’s “Best of the Desert 2021 for Law Firms – East Valley”! Thank you to all who voted. What a…
Setback ordinances are laws which govern how close you can build to property boundaries. The simple idea behind these laws is to keep residential…
M&G’er Chris Zarda in the Ahwatukee Foothills News news sharing his thoughts on the CDC eviction…
Right now, buying real estate can be incredibly frustrating. Indeed, in Arizona and other states, reports show that real estate agents submit 5-6…
With lumber prices skyrocketing, M&Ger Christopher Zarda offered some DIY tips to Better Homes & Garden magazine. Take this insight to your…
Estate planning is a necessity upon the acquisition of any assets, and one of the most popular tools available is a revocable living trust. With…
Listing a home “as-is” is a convenient way for property owners to sell the home in its current condition without making the repairs or…
Patrick MacQueen was featured in Ahwatukee Foothills News today, shedding some light on the unrestricted debt collection abilities of HOAs. Have a…
Let’s assume you live in a homeowner’s association. You are concerned about increased criminal activity in your community. You request that…
One of the strategies available to postpone, or defer, capital gains taxes is by selling a business or investment real estate property in a 1031…
MacQueen & Gottlieb is honored to be voted as Ranking Arizona’s #1 Real Estate Law Firm for 3 consecutive years! Thank you to all who…
Planning on signing a commercial lease in the near future? While it can be exciting to have a new home for your business, there are some important…
Ahwatukee Foothills News featured M&Ger Ben Gottlieb today, with our co-founder explaining why a Trust isn’t the only way to transfer a…
Congratulations to Ben Gottlieb for his 5th consecutive year as a Rising Star in Real Estate by Super Lawyers.
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Many people looking to buy their first home think their options for purchasing a home are limited to getting a traditional mortgage or paying…
MG Co-Founder Patrick MacQueen was seen on Good Morning Arizona today sharing exactly what it means to buy a house “As-is” in today’s booming…
Are you a legal professional or an attorney with years of experience and want to work in a team-oriented and culture-driven real estate legal…
Though retirees flock to Arizona to enjoy year-round warm weather, many seniors experience financial anxiety due to lack of income when they quit…
Due diligence as it relates to buying property is the right to inspect and review all aspects of the home or property before closing on the…
In today’s booming real estate market, appraisals, inspections and closings are happening so quickly. Due to the quick turnaround, some are…
Homeowner’s associations, or HOAs, are an integral part of many residential communities. HOAs can be found in condominiums, townhouses and…
M&G’s Co-Founder Ben Gottlieb was featured on AZ Family sharing his thoughts on the eviction moratorium scheduled to end soon and what…
Not only has the pandemic created a plethora of challenges for society as a whole, but the construction industry is dealing with a difficult set…
The appraisal stage; something to praise? Take a read at today’s Ahwatukee Foothills News and see what Co-Founder Ben Gottlieb shared about the…
Customizing a home is exciting and homeowners understandably want the reassurance that their project is in good hands. However, even properly…
This week, we will be discussing implied warranties under Arizona law. You may be familiar with express warranties, which are articulated…
A lien is a recorded claim against a property that serves as a record of an alleged debt owed. By recording a lien, lien holder’s put others on…
Ben Gottlieb was featured in The Chandler Arizonan offering helpful insights into the long-term ramifications that the eviction moratorium will have…
A deed of trust is the most commonly used form of security document by lenders when purchasing a home in Arizona. Most people would assume it’s…
Congratulations to M&G Co-Founder, Ben Gottlieb, for being featured as a Top 100 Lawyer in SanTan Sun News.
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Patrick MacQueen has been featured as a Top 100 lawyer in Ahwatukee Foothills News.
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Ahwatukee Foothills News featured insights from M&G Co-Founder, Ben Gottlieb, into why the federal eviction ban is only a short-term…
Breaking Real Estate News: President Biden’s Administration announced an extension to the federal eviction moratorium through June. If you have…
It seems like there are countless television programs that have gained enormous popularity in recent years that are focused on the popularity of…
A deed will be used every time there is a transfer of ownership in real property. In the state of Arizona, there are four types of deeds that can…
Owning or leasing commercial property requires maintaining a civil working relationship with the landlord or tenant, depending on your role.…
Anyone that has bought or sold real estate is familiar with real estate purchase contracts. The Arizona Association of Realtors has a sample of…
We are excited to announce that M&G Co-Founders, Patrick MacQueen and Ben Gottlieb, have both been recognized as a Top 100 Lawyer in Arizona for…
At a fundamental level, an easement grants legal property access to non-owners for a specified reason. Homeowners may not like the concept of…
“What do we do now?” A question that Co-Founder Patrick MacQueen gets often from Landlords regarding the eviction moratorium. Today, Patrick…
This year has been complicated for commercial real estate on many fronts. While Arizona has allowed most businesses to stay open, there have been…
Owning commercial real estate is a lucrative venture for many Arizona landlords, but it comes with its challenges. One of those challenges is…
The pandemic has been difficult for people and small businesses alike. The inability of small businesses to operate normally has created a ripple…
Opening a brick-and-mortar business in Arizona is exciting and full of opportunities. However, unless you have secured significant funding, you…
Estate planning is a crucial step to take once you’ve acquired any valuable assets. It ensures your property and possessions are transferred…
Did you know that HOAs can foreclosure on a property for a variety of reasons? M&G Co-Founder, Patrick MacQueen, offers a complete breakdown of…
Recent reports from commercial brokers show that, despite the pandemic (or, perhaps, because of the pandemic), the medical office…
Many of us have heard stories about a friend, family member, or acquaintance, who, while attempting to sell real property, learned that a Lis Pendens…
The NAR (The National Association of Realtors) Board has fielded an “unprecedented” number of complaints about members posting hate speech on…
The relationship between Arizona landlords and tenants is supposed to be harmonious and mutually beneficial. Arizona law outlines specific…
PHOENIX, AZ (3TV/CBS 5) – The state’s eviction moratorium, put in place to give renters a break during the pandemic, has ended. But there is…
As the pandemic continues, some retail and restaurant customers appear to prefer curbside pickup over traditional “in-store” pickup and,…
There are many benefits of moving into a neighborhood with a homeowners’ association (HOA). All board members of the association have a…
For the last six or seven months, lease modifications and amendments have been abundant. While many of the modifications and amendments have…
Typically, a fourth anniversary wouldn’t attract too much attention – it’s not really a milestone, and it doesn’t have a sexy gift attached…
The real estate market moves quickly, and property changes hands from builder to buyer and sometimes back again. This potential scenario is known…
Could the extended eviction ban cause more problem than solutions? M&G Co-Founder, Ben Gottlieb, offers his take on it in Ahwatukee Foothills…
Property ownership is a common dispute that arises as a home or piece of land is legally conveyed to others over time. It is not…
Cheers to 4 years! Today M&G celebrates 4 years in business. Thank you to all employees (past and present), clients, referral sources,…
Though it is possible for property owners to sell real estate, most choose to work with a real estate agent who will list, market, show and…
In Arizona, state law provides that cities and towns cannot prohibit the operation of short-term rentals. This law has caused frustration for many…
Buying a business can be exciting, but the purchase process is understandably stressful. The due diligence period can reveal any number of issues…
Co-Founder, Ben Gottlieb, put together some helpful hints for you to consider if you are selling, or buying, a property in today’s times.
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We asked M&G attorney, Carrie Thompson Jones, a common question we have been getting from various outlets; Question: Am I allowed to have…
Are you considering hiring a contractor or taking on a house project yourself? Be sure you know the law and take a read at what Co-Founder Benjamin…
M&G Co-Founder Patrick MacQueen is featured in today’s Ahwatukee Foothills News, highlighting his recent Best Lawyers recognition. Coffee…
The global health crisis has left an astounding economic impact, and many homeowners are in financial distress. Millions were left unemployed,…
Most real estate transactions are handled smoothly with buyers and sellers being satisfied at the close of escrow and thereafter. Disputes are…
M&G Co-Founder, PatrickMacQueen, was featured in AZ Big Media on the trending commercial real estate topic of industrial space.
In this…
M&G Co-Founder, Ben Gottlieb, published an article in Attorney At Law Magazine to help explain the relaxation of ethical rules in Arizona, where…
Purchasing a home comes with risks, but buyers have plenty of resources to help them gather information about a property. A third-party home…
Many of us have experienced disputes of one type or another with a neighbor over the years. Looking back on such incidents, we often realize that…
MacQueen & Gottlieb, PLC (M&G) announced the hiring of Corey Robert Feltre as a new attorney at the firm. The top-ranked real estate firm in…
Heads up! Whether you already own a limited liability company for real estate or other purposes or have plans to start a company in the near…
We are excited to announced that M&G Co-Founder, PatrickMacQueen, has been selected to “The Best Lawyers in America” by…
Homeowners’ associations (HOAs) are popular in residential areas for the benefits each HOA provides its neighborhood: landscaping, curb appeal,…
Recently, MacQueen & Gottlieb prevailed on behalf of its client, a commercial landlord, on an important summary judgment filing, involving a…
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Commercial tenants and landlords negotiating letters of intent and leases during this time should pay particular attention to the…
At the beginning of this year, the Phoenix commercial real estate market had strong potential. There was considerable job growth…
M&G Co-Founder, BenGottlieb, had the pleasure of joining a real estate expert roundtable that was published in Ahwatukee Foothills News,…
Recently, Governor Doug Ducey signed Executive Order 2020-49 and extended the original Arizona eviction moratorium that took effect in March. The…
Most homeowners are aware of whether or not they live in a homeowners’ association. But, oftentimes, business owners are surprised to learn that…
Navigating a commercial real estate transaction is complicated, as there are many steps and moving parts that comprise the process. These…
This year, Halloween won’t just resemble social distancing while eating lots of chocolate and candy. After today, and absent any further state…
The COVID-19 pandemic has fueled significant changes to eviction laws and practice within Arizona. Landlords and renters are among the largest…
The COVID-19 global pandemic has resulted in widespread economic hardship. Millions of Americans have lost their jobs, and those who are renters…
On March 24, 2020, Governor Ducey signed Executive Order 2020-14, entitled “Postponement of Eviction Actions.” The Executive Order, enacted due…
TOP REAL ESTATE LAW FIRM is seeking a full-time LITIGATION PARALEGAL to join the M&G Team. This is an exciting opportunity to join a…
Arizona boundary disputes can arise over tree maintenance or any structure that compromises the other side of the boundary. Trees may overgrow the…
AZ BIG Media posted their rankings for the top real estate law firms in Arizona for 2020, and M&G is proud to be selected as number 1. Thank you…
Governor Ducey recently issued an executive order that shutters gyms for the month of July 2020 and possibly beyond, as part of efforts to curb the…
M&G Co-Founder, Benjamin Gottlieb, was featured in azfamily 3TV CBS 5 this evening, providing some helpful insight on how the expiration of…
M&G Attorney John Halk was on the news regarding hundreds of renters who could be removed from their places as soon as eviction enforcement…
As we get deeper into the monsoon season in Arizona, it’s a good time to look over your storm water controls and other flood mitigation systems on…