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Informative articles and discussion about our work, events, and the industry
Our Blogs
Informative articles and discussion about our work, events, and the industry
Setting and Achieving SMART Goals for Business Success
In the fast-paced business world, achieving objectives often requires more than ambition; it calls for precise, structured planning. One proven method for setting practical goals is the SMART framework, which ensures goals are Specific, Measurable, Achievable,...
Pricing Strategies: How to Set Prices that Drive Profitability
Pricing is one of the most critical decisions for any business. It directly influences profitability, brand positioning, and competitiveness in the market. Yet, determining the right pricing strategy can be complex. If the price is too high, it risks alienating...
The Power of Strategic Partnerships in B2B: Expanding Reach, Enhancing Offerings, and Increasing Market Share
In today's competitive business landscape, companies are constantly seeking innovative ways to expand their reach, enhance their offerings, and increase market share. One powerful strategy that has proven effective for many businesses is forming strategic...
Supply Chain Management: Strategies, Challenges, and Innovations
Supply chain management (SCM) is a critical component of modern business operations, encompassing the planning, implementation, and control of all sourcing, procurement, conversion, and logistics activities. Effective SCM aims to streamline processes, reduce costs,...
The Growing Benefits of AI to the Real Estate Market
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming industries worldwide, and the real estate market is no exception. From predictive analytics to virtual tours, AI is enhancing the way properties are bought, sold, and managed. The integration of AI technologies in real...
7 Tips on How to Stay in Compliance in Business
In the dynamic business world, staying compliant with laws, regulations, and standards is crucial for ensuring operational integrity, avoiding legal pitfalls, and maintaining a good reputation. Compliance refers to adhering to laws, regulations, standards, and ethical...
Strengthening Bonds: Unleashing The Power of Collaboration in B2B Relationships
In the dynamic world of business-to-business (B2B) interactions, the significance of collaboration cannot be overstated. Beyond mere transactions, B2B relationships thrive on the foundation of collaboration, where mutual trust, shared goals, and strategic alignment...
Unlocking Success: Mastering the Art of Interviewing Potential New Employees
Interviewing potential new employees is a critical step in building a successful team and driving organizational growth. It's an opportunity to assess candidates beyond their resumes, uncovering their skills, personality traits, and cultural fit within your company....
Leveraging AI: Boosting Small Business Success
In the dynamic landscape of modern business, small enterprises often face daunting challenges in staying competitive. However, with the advent of Artificial Intelligence (AI), these businesses now have a potent tool at their disposal to level the playing field and...
The Transformative Power of Emerging Technologies: How AI, Blockchain, and Automation are Reshaping Industries
In an era defined by rapid technological advancements, emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Blockchain, and Automation are playing pivotal roles in reshaping industries and revolutionizing business operations. This article explores the profound...
5/7/2020 Update:
California Executive Order pertaining to delinquent taxes
Pursuant to an executive order by the Governor of California, tax penalty provisions, including penalties, costs, or interest for the failure to pay taxes on property on the secured or unsecured roll, or to pay a supplemental bill, is suspended until May 6, 2021. There are important qualifications for relief, including:
- The taxes owed on the property cannot have been delinquent prior to March 4, 2020
- Property must be either residential real property occupied by the taxpayer, or a real property owned and operated by a taxpayer that qualifies as a small business under the Small Business Administration’s Regulations
- The taxpayer must file a claim for relief in a timely fashion, in a manner to be prescribed by the tax collector, and must demonstrate economic hardship or was otherwise unable to tender payment of taxes in a timely fashion due to the COVID-19 pandemic, or any local, state, or federal government response to COVID-19.
- The suspension of penalties does not apply to any taxes paid through an impound account.
See the full text of the Executive Order here:
https://www.gov.ca.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/5.6.20-EO-N-61-20-text.pdf
3/18/2020 Update:
ALTA is maintaining a list of county closures and recording delays at https://www.alta.org/news/news.cfm?20200316-ALTA-Response-to-COVID-19. Click on the List of County Office Closures.
We encourage everyone to keep ALTA up to date with updated information so that the industry as a whole has access to the latest information.
COVID-19 Update
The news surrounding the COVID-19 virus is evolving so quickly that it’s difficult to keep up with. We’ll be sharing news of closures or service issues as we become aware of them.
As of Monday, March 16th, the bay area counties in California have announced a “shelter in place” for all residents in San Francisco, Santa Clara, San Mateo, Marin, Contra Costa and Alameda, lasting for at least three weeks through April 7. Additionally, Los Angeles and Orange County courts have announced closures. We anticipate seeing additional closures throughout California, and to potentially start seeing closures in Arizona and Nevada.
The California closures will have the greatest effect on our court operations. While we will still be able to do some research in the courts, case retrievals in many counties will be delayed until the courts are operational again. Lien searches are not affected at this time.
Our title operations have no disruption at this time. Arizona Research uses a variety of data sources in its title operations, and can still complete most searches even when counties are closed. However, we anticipate that some older searches that require in-county searching will become delayed, and that we will start seeing lengthening effective dates. As always, we will notify you on a per-order basis if anything should be delayed.
We are seeing a large increase in our title operations volume, and are ramping up our operations to accommodate. We are also taking steps to insure that we don’t have a disruption in our operations. At this time, the best way to reach out to us is by email at orders@azretrieval.com. Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you have concerns.
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