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• The Seasons of Real Estate in Tucson
  on Aug 26, 2016 in Tucson Real Estate
  I grew up in Ohio where every year we had a garden. I knew when it was time to get out the tractor, plow the garden, get it ready to plant and when to put what seeds and plants in the ground. How did I know all this being just a boy, my dad told [...
• Pima County Property Taxes Going Down
  on Aug 25, 2016 in Tucson Real Estate
  Pima County Property Taxes Going Down The Tucson Association of REALTORS made this announcement to it’s members in an email. It is good news for Pima County property tax payers. The Board of Supervisors approved a 10 cent per $100 dollars of as...
• Fannie Mae, What a Gal!
  on Nov 23, 2015 in Tucson Real Estate
  You may want to sit down for this.  While you’re at it, make sure you’re not operating heavy machinery or drinking milk – you might shoot it right out your nose when you read this.  Don’t say I didn’t warn you. Fannie Mae – the resident...
• Fannie May HomeReady
  on Sep 13, 2015 in Tucson Real Estate
  We’re from the Government, We’re Here to Help You : ) Fannie Mae, later this year, will be rolling out a new program called HomeReady to help lower- and moderate-income borrowers purchase homes. This will be integrated into their Desktop Underwri...
• Tucson New Construction Abounds
  on Sep 8, 2015 in Tucson Real Estate
  Home builders are breaking ground at the fastest pace since 2007.  The following are  Tucson new construction homes to definitely check out. 55+ Del Webb at Dove Mountain This Tortolita Mountains Foothills community is an Active Adult Community fea...
• Home Ownership Economic Well Being
  on Sep 2, 2015 in Tucson Real Estate
  The Fed’s “Report on the Economic Well-Being of the U.S. Households in 2014” details a survey conducted among renters that revealed some very interesting information. Among other things, the survey revealed that, while many renters wanted to bu...
• July 2015 Top 25 Healthiest Housing Markets in Nation
  on Aug 24, 2015 in Tucson Real Estate
  Tucson’s ranking is #22 and the only Arizona city on the list showing promise for a stable housing market recovery. What the Census Bureau’s American Housing Survey looked for were places where buyers with an average credit score could obtain an...
• Tucson Real Estate Statistics Snapshot July 2015
  on Aug 20, 2015 in Tucson Real Estate
  Tucson July 2015 Real Estate Statistics Snapshot The key points for the July 2015 Tucson market statistics are: Total sales volume increased 28.23% over July 2014. Modest gains are holding Average list price is $216,779 Total unit sales increased 25%...
• Luxury Homes in Central Tucson
  on Aug 16, 2015 in Tucson Real Estate
  Infill of Luxury Homes in Central Tucson Miramonte Homes of Tucson has acquired 3 acres from the Arizona Inn for an infill project of 11 luxury single story homes.  Miramonte will be keeping as much of the existing mature landscaping as possible. ...
• Small Upgrades – BIG Impact
  on Aug 14, 2015 in Tucson Real Estate
  Small Upgrades, Big Impact Small upgrades to your home can make a big impact to yourself and potential buyers. Consider changing the hardware in your kitchen and baths (knobs and drawer pulls) as well as faucets which will give you a fresh new look.
• The Excitement of a Niche Market
  on Aug 7, 2015 in Tucson Real Estate
  The Excitement of a Niche Market I have been in the business over 12 years and absolutely love what I do.  My niche market fell into my lap for one reason or another – Second Home Buyers, Retirees and Relocation.  I have met the most amazing peop...
• Tanque Verde Valley
  on Aug 2, 2015 in Tucson Real Estate
  Tanque Verde Valley, Laid-Back Foothills Living The Tanque Verde Valley began as a small northeast Tucson community, remote from Tucson, and settled by ranchers arriving to the American West around the 1860s.  The name of the area, which means “gr...
• Tucson Home Prices Increase
  on Aug 1, 2015 in Tucson Real Estate
  Tucson Home Prices Increase 2.5% – June 2015 Tucson home prices have risen 2.5% year-to-date and inventory is below normal at 5,000 homes on the market.  We have an improving economy and job growth which has greatly improved the housing market...
• When a bedroom isn’t a bedroom
  on Jun 8, 2015 in Tucson Real Estate
  What impact does the number of bedrooms have on a home search? Two bedrooms and a den, three bedrooms, one bedroom, how many bedrooms are you looking for? Do you need 3 or 4 bedrooms, or do you need one bedroom and a place for the occasional guest to...
• Tucson Sold Price Breakdown
  on May 21, 2015 in Tucson Real Estate
  April 2015 Sold Price Breakdown April of 2015 produced the most number of sold properties for any month in 2015 to date.  Let’s take a look at the Sold Price Breakdown and find the market sweet spot for April. Sold Price Sweet Spot A quick loo...
• Tucson Medical Center Active Listings
  on May 18, 2015 in Tucson Real Estate
  Tucson Medical Center Map Search The map below shows active listings around the Tucson Medical Center. By clicking on any of the house icons a bubble will open with a thumbnail and brief description of the property. Find one you like and click on the...
• Tucson May 2015 Real Estate Market Update
  on May 17, 2015 in Tucson Real Estate
  All predictions for the Tucson Real Estate Market point to a slow steady growth through 2017. The Tucson real estate market is steadily moving along with total Sales Volume up again this month by 9.55%, from $266,059,250 in March to $291,466,552 in A...
• 3811 N Cherry Creek Place Tucson AZ 85749
  on May 8, 2015 in Listings
  3811 N Cherry Creek Place Tucson AZ 85749 List Price – $275,000 3 Bedrooms 1 3/4 Baths Den 1,750 Square Feet 3/4 Acre Lot Wood Burning Fireplace Space for RV Taxes – $2,006.35 Tanque Verde Valley Hilltop Home Surrounded by Seven Mountain...
• The Residences at Ritz Carlton – Dove Mountain
  on May 7, 2015 in Tucson Real Estate
  One of the most renowned resort hotels is offering luxurious living within their community at Dove Mountain in Tucson, Arizona. These are not timeshares. Own a piece of stunning beauty in Southern Arizona with golf course and/or mountain views from $...
• Shopping for a Home – Bring Objective Eyes
  on Nov 23, 2014 in Tucson Real Estate
  Bring along an Objective Friend Shopping for a home can be daunting, exciting, fun, all of the above.  Taking notes, bringing along a tape measure, listing sheets, calculator, camera to help remember your favorites; these are all things that are oft...