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Short answer: Earth fissures are cracks in the ground that form when land sinks after heavy groundwater pumping. The Arizona Geological Survey (AZGS) says they occur in five Arizona counties, including Maricopa. Before you buy, check the AZGS Natural Hazards in Arizona Viewer, …

Last updated: November 7, 2026

Short answer: A Certificate of Eligibility (COE) is the VA document that confirms to your lender that you qualify for the VA home loan benefit. VA.gov says you can request it online, through your lender or by mail with VA Form 26-1880. Gather …

Last updated: November 7, 2026

Short answer: A lien is a recorded claim that uses the property as security for a debt, such as a mortgage, a judgment or unpaid work. A lis pendens is a recorded notice of a pending lawsuit affecting title. Either one on your …

Last updated: November 6, 2026

Short answer: Title insurance helps protect against covered title defects from the past—such as certain unpaid liens or forged deeds—discovered after closing. In a typical AAR resale contract, the seller pays for the buyer's owner's policy and the buyer pays for the lender's …

Last updated: November 6, 2026

Short answer: A home warranty in Arizona is a regulated service contract that can repair or replace listed systems and appliances for normal wear and tear. It is not homeowners insurance and not a home inspection. Arizona resale contracts often let the seller …

Last updated: November 6, 2026

Short answer: Homes on domestic wells need extra due diligence. AAR forms call for a Domestic Water Well/Water Use disclosure, ADWR records, a well inspection with flow and lab testing, and a Change of Well Information filing when the well sits on the …

Last updated: November 6, 2026

Short answer: A CAGRD assessment is a line item on many Maricopa County property tax bills for homes in Central Arizona Groundwater Replenishment District member lands. It pays to replenish groundwater delivered to your parcel. It is based on prior-year groundwater use, not …

Last updated: November 5, 2026

Short answer: Yes. You can buy a manufactured home in a mobile home park in Avondale, AZ, but you buy the home, not the land. You sign a written rental agreement for the space, so read it closely. The home usually has its …

Last updated: November 5, 2026

Short answer: To know if a casita or patio cover is permitted in Avondale, AZ, ask the seller for the permits and final inspections, then check the city's permit records. It matters because Avondale says the current owner is responsible for unpermitted work, …

Last updated: November 5, 2026

Short answer: A home appraisal report in Avondale, AZ, is the appraiser's opinion of the home's market value for your lender. Read the property details, the condition and quality ratings, the comparable sales and adjustments, then the final value. Your lender must give …