tucson real estate: Tucson Home Sales September 2008 - 10/10/08 12:36 PM
Tucson home sales for September broke the mold for seasonal sales. Normally sales in September are less than August. Not in 2008. Go figure, the economy has tanked, credit has tanked, nobody fully trusts either candidate for President, nothing but negative-negative-negative in the economic news, yet Tucson home sales go up.
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tucson real estate: Tucson Real Estate April Sales Report - 05/13/08 10:18 AM
The official numbers are out from the Tucson Association of Realtors. Tucson home sales volume increased by 5.86% and total home sales increased by 8.1% over that of March 2008. Good news for home sellers and the local market. The numbers of available homes decreased by 2.37%. Indications are there to … (0 comments)
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tucson real estate: Has The Housing Market Begun To Correct Itself? - 05/07/08 12:17 AM
Everybody wants to know when the housing market will bottom out so they can get the best price. The truth is by the time anyone figures out the puzzle recovery will have already begun. An interesting article from the Wall Street Journal suggests that we on our way to a better … (6 comments)
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tucson real estate: Tucson Real Estate Pool Safety - 05/03/08 08:04 PM
With the weather picking up it is time to start thinking about pool safety. Every year we hear about a parent, uncle, friend or whomever who for a short moment wasn’t paying close attention to a child who unfortunately drowned. Arizona has strict laws about pools and barriers. A law … (0 comments)
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tucson real estate: March 2008 Preliminary Real Estate Sales Report - 04/03/08 10:58 PM
I am sure that there are a lot of people wondering how the Tucson real estate market fared during March of 2008. The official count of sales for February was 710. March saw an increase of nearly 26% with 892 sales. That is a solid increase considering all the scare about … (1 comments)
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tucson real estate: Tucson Real Estate January Golf Property Sales - 02/17/08 07:08 PM
January 2008 Tucson real estate sales for golf properties backing up to a fairway, green or tee weren’t very high, but, they were high enough. Of the fifteen sales one lucky individual will be enjoying the Accenture Match Play Championship live from the comfort of home. From their perfectly positioned home … (1 comments)
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tucson real estate: What Makes Up A Contract - 02/13/08 10:02 PM
A couple days ago someone asked me the components of a contract. As an experienced Realtor you would think that I could rattle it out without thinking. Brain freeze, embarrassment, and a lot of thinking afterward. Contracts are a critical part of real estate. Sometimes we write contracts, knowing what is … (1 comments)
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tucson real estate: Tucson Making It Through Recession - 02/05/08 08:30 AM
An unusual means for measuring the economy is employment through the ADC. When I retired in 2000 we had a low of 10% staffing shortage in some complexes, and as high as 22% in others. Speaking last week to a friend who recruits, the staffing shortage statewide is 2%. We used to … (2 comments)
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tucson real estate: Tucson Real Estate January 2008 Preliminary Home Sales Report - 02/03/08 12:11 PM
On January 18th I predicted that residential home sales for January should fall between 546 and 610. As of February 1, that number is 568. Mid point within the range. Not bad for predicting. Reporting will continue for the next couple of weeks. The official numbers will be collected on or … (0 comments)
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tucson real estate: Tucson Golf Property Sales - 01/20/08 11:16 AM
Tucson is a retreat for golfers who love to play year round. There is no question that my niche is golf properties and golfers. When writing monthly reports about home sales I’ve had a desire to focus more toward golf properties. I finally found the time to pull up statistics, … (1 comments)
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tucson real estate: December 2007 Tucson Home Sales - 01/18/08 01:28 PM
Tucson Association of Realtors December report is finally out. Residential home sales did decrease below that of November with 682 officially reported sales for December; the official number was 759 sales for November. The real number for December sales is higher at 762. So much for Realtors reporting on time.
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tucson real estate: Omni Tucson National Sonoran Golf Course - 01/12/08 08:54 AM
I had the pleasure a few weeks ago to play the Omni Tucson National Sonoran Course. A Tom Lehman designed course that debuted in 2005. Thanks to friends Mark Neal and his son Ken. Who, by the way, were the primary reason for winning this foursome when we played the … (0 comments)
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tucson real estate: December 2007 Preliminary Tucson Real Estate Report - 01/03/08 05:31 PM
There is no doubt that 2007 turned into a Buyer’s Market. December was a reflection of previous six months of real estate sales. Not as good as many homeowners and Realtors would have liked. Not immune to the events of the year. But, better than many parts of the country.
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tucson real estate: November Home Sales 2007 - Tucson Real Estate - 12/20/07 04:50 PM
First things first, Happy Holidays to Everyone.
Tucson Association of Realtors October report is out. Each month it comes out later and later. Sales did increase over October, the official number is 759 sales for November. October had 790 reported home sales through the MLS. Buyer confidence is still lower than … (1 comments)
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tucson real estate: Bank Repossessed Properties, Are They a Good Deal? - 12/08/07 08:29 AM
It’s no wonder that some bank repossessed properties are hard to sell. Lenders whose future are in question and who need to get rid of the inventory of homes they possess. Guaranteed, the chance of buying some bank owned properties for much less money than their value can be high. … (1 comments)
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tucson real estate: Preliminary Tucson Home Sales For November 2007 - 12/03/07 03:18 PM
Reader’s Digest version…Tucson real estate sales for the month of November decreased over that of October. There were 679 MLS reported sales for November as of December 3rd, compared to the 790 official home sales for October.Verifying those sales today and you will learn that there are 69 Realtors out … (0 comments)
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tucson real estate: Tucson Real Estate - December 2007 Feature Home - 11/27/07 09:44 AM
If looking for a luxury home under $1 million on a golf course, you need look no further. I have seen homes well into the millions that do not even compare to this home.
Located northeast of Tucson is Sabino Springs gated golf community. I had the pleasure a previewing … (0 comments)
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tucson real estate: October Home Sales 2007 - Tucson Real Estate - 11/13/07 04:09 PM
Tucson Association of Realtors October report is out.
Sales did increase over September; the official number is 790 sales. September had only only 683 reported home sales through the MLS. Buyer confidence may be showing signs of being on the rebound. I know I am seeing a little more buyer activity … (0 comments)
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tucson real estate: Preliminary Tucson Home Sales For October 2007 - 11/06/07 07:34 AM
Tucson real estate sales for the month of October increased over that of September. There were 795 MLS reported sales for October compared to the 683 of September. Looking at the traditional seasonal chart Tucson’s October real estate sales exceeded the anticipated and predictable pattern with this increase. In fact the … (0 comments)
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tucson real estate: Tucson Real Estate October 2007 Mid Month Home Sales Report - 10/26/07 09:01 AM
Looking at the Tucson real estate sales from the first of October to the 20th gives a healthier picture than September’s mid month report. Positive news for the market. Closed real estate sales rose from the 385 in this time frame in September to 403 for October. A step in the right … (0 comments)
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tucson real estate: Tucson Real Estate Best Time To Buy A Home - 10/24/07 08:43 AM
The headline in the Sunday Arizona Daily Star was “Now may be best time to buy a home.” With the number of homes on the market sellers are wanting to sell for much less than they were months ago. Foreclosures are up, as are short sales. The great thing about … (1 comments)
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tucson real estate: Real Estate Market Road To Recovery - 10/19/07 09:44 AM
Recovering The Real Estate Market will take a joint effort from home buyers, lenders, Realtors and homeowners. Lets start with homeowners who don’t want to sell their homes, but have to because of increasing interest rates from ARM’s, and Lenders who hold the note. I have seen too many homeowners … (2 comments)
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tucson real estate: Tucson Real Estate September 2007 Sales Report - 10/16/07 05:49 PM
Tucson Association of Realtors has finally finished their report. I am inclined to agree with Dave Smith that TARMLS should be able to get this information our much faster. I like Dave’s perspective on the market, particularly in the northwest. I tend to take a slightly different, yet similar view.
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tucson real estate: What Do Home Buyers Expect In The Real Estate Market Today? - 10/14/07 05:26 PM
Ask any Realtor in the Tucson real estate market what buyers expect and you will likely hear one common answer, “Satisfaction.” Satisfaction is a fairly general term. What does satisfaction mean.
Two years ago satisfaction meant getting the home that buyers were bidding for without someone else out bidding them. It was … (1 comments)
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tucson real estate: Hilton El Counquistador the Conquistador Course - 10/12/07 11:42 AM
Hilton El Conquistador the Conquistador Course is a 6,801 yard par 71 course with a 72.7 rating and slope of 126. Located in Oro Valley, this is one of two course you can play from the country club. The other course is the Canada course.
The Conquistador course is … (0 comments)
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tucson real estate: Tucson New Home Cconstruction, Is It For You? - 10/10/07 07:35 PM
There is so much real estate available in Tucson, it is hard to decide whether to buy a resale home or buy a new home. Now that I have joined new home sales, I have thought a lot about the benefits. The first is for me, the view from my … (0 comments)
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tucson real estate: Housing Market Predictions - 10/09/07 04:28 PM
I see a lot of searches on my site looking for “Housing market predictions.” Buyers want to know what the future holds, as do sellers. The Tucson real estate market was fairly predictable up until July of 2007. Then the market changed. Not that there weren’t enough homes to choose … (0 comments)
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tucson real estate: Tucson Real Estate Preliminary Home Sale Report September 2007 - 10/04/07 10:59 AM
Tucson real estate sales for the month of September dropped lower than they have been in over 10 years. In 1996 home sales were 623, the following year they jumped to 728. The September 2007 reported real estate sales in and around Tucson was only 683. Much lower than anyone could predict. … (0 comments)
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tucson real estate: What Do Baby Boomers and Tucson Have In Common? - 09/30/07 09:55 PM
Many baby boomers are looking at Tucson for retirement or for a winter home. So what makes Tucson real estate and living in Tucson better than other areas? For those moving to Tucson from larger cities like Chicago, New York City and Washington DC, the price of homes are considerably … (0 comments)
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tucson real estate: Midvale Park - Best Kept Secret In Tucson Real Estate - 09/28/07 01:48 PM
On the Southwest side of Tucson is a master development community where home buyers can get more bang for your buck. One of the best kept secrets in Tucson real estate. Homes in this community sell for thousands less than comparable communities because of misunderstanding of the southwest. Homeowners get … (0 comments)
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tucson real estate: What does Habitat for Humanity Tucson and Golf have in common? - 09/27/07 08:41 AM
What does Habitat for Humanity Tucson and golf have in common? Find out at the second annual Tucson of REALTORS® Golf Fundraiser. At the inaugural event in 2006 raised over $30,000 to apply toward building a home for a needy family. This event will be held at the El Conquistador … (0 comments)
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tucson real estate: Zillow Zestimates Make Up Your Mind - 09/26/07 08:51 PM
When I listed my clients beautiful home Zillow’s Zestimates priced it a $189,000. My clients priced at $196,000. just below the comps. When they dropped the price to $189,900, Zestimate dropped to $186,700. Now that they are dropping the price to $186,900, Zestimate comes back with a $180,350. Yet the … (5 comments)
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tucson real estate: Buyers Wanted - September 2007 Tucson Home Sales Below Averages - 09/26/07 08:49 AM
I do not like doom and gloom, however, reality is reality and honesty is the best policy. If September’s first 20 days of real estate sales in greater Tucson is an indication of the full month, sales will be much lower than anticipated. By August 20th there were 592 recorded sales in the … (0 comments)
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tucson real estate: Federal Market Committee Voted… - 09/19/07 12:03 AM
by Wayne Novak, Premier Mortgage Resources
As you probably know by now, the Federal Open Market Committee voted to cut the fed fund rate and the discount rate by 50 basis points each. The Fed said its decision to slash the key federal funds rate was aimed at preventing tighter … (3 comments)
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tucson real estate: Desireable Northwest Countryside Community - 09/16/07 10:03 PM
Desirable NW community with optional HOA for only $40/mo. Large back yard facing common area. Close to restaurants, shopping, golf with easy access to I-10. Head to Phoenix without touching downtown freeway construction. Dual cooling. Homes in this community sell for thousands more. A little TLC and this is a great … (0 comments)
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tucson real estate: Who Wants To Know About the August Real Estate Report For Tucson? - 09/14/07 01:24 PM
Tucson Association of Realtors released their official report for August 2007. Reported home sales were much slower than I anticipated with an official number of 1,019. I checked this morning and the adjusted sales were 1,030. I adjusted my projection at the beginning of the month to between 1,100 to … (1 comments)
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tucson real estate: What Can You Control When Selling Your Home? - 09/10/07 10:37 AM
While sitting over a cup of coffee and doing my morning reading I came across a great article John Wake on his Real Estate Notebook site, What are the odds of selling your Arizona home? John made a lot of sense in what he said, which got the wheels turning.
There … (2 comments)
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tucson real estate: Tucson Real Estate Preliminary August Home Sales Report - 09/01/07 08:19 AM
We all know this is just a preliminary report awaiting the official report from the Tucson Association of Realtors Multiple Listing Service. Its nice to know up front though what we may expect. The information in this report is what is available as of August 31, 2007. I double checked July’s sales and the … (0 comments)
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tucson real estate: What Does Tucson Home Buying Have In Common With Golf? - 08/31/07 01:13 PM
In my article comparing home selling to golf I used a game for the analogy. For Buyers I think relating to the equipment is a better analogy.
Golf You need an easy college credit at your local community college. Golf seems innocent enough. You’ll just take the class and move … (0 comments)
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tucson real estate: What Does Golf and Selling A Home Have In Common? - 08/29/07 09:10 AM
As a golfer I see a lot of similarities between golf and different aspects of life. There are so many good books out there about golf that relates to life. Everything from Zen For Golf to Fairways of Life. Both of which I have read and recommend.
As a Realtor … (4 comments)
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tucson real estate: Home Buyers Wanted! - 08/27/07 05:28 PM
I had a dream last night that I was standing on the street corner with a sign saying, “Home Buyers Wanted.” It was too real. With the scare we see every day on the news about the real estate market, it makes it tougher for Sellers to sell their home. … (1 comments)
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tucson real estate: Should I Buy A New Home or A Resale Home? - 08/24/07 09:48 AM
There are arguments for both sides of the coin. New home construction has benefits for warranties, perceived better condition (new), and perceived potential higher value. The later has become the most important factor for buyers to consider. Will my home have the same or higher value six, twelve or sixty … (1 comments)
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tucson real estate: Want to know where to buy southwestern furnishing for your home in Tucson? - 08/23/07 06:14 PM
Yesterday I took the day off to spend the day with my wife on her birthday. After visiting my brother-in-law and picking up her gift we decided to visit the store he told us about. Located in the shopping center at the northeast corner of Swan and Grant is Rio … (0 comments)
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tucson real estate: What Everybody Ought To Know About Armory Del Sol - 08/23/07 05:03 PM
One of Tucson’s newer and most unique communities is Armory del Sol. Featured as one of the Top 10 Cottage Communities For 2007, Armory del Sol is a great community. Just a short walk from the city center. What makes Armory del Sol unique?
Architecture
Homes within Armory del Sol … (0 comments)
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tucson real estate: First Magnus Falls Prey - 08/16/07 12:07 PM
The Arizona Star reported that First Magnus halts loans. Falling prey to the mortgage debacle that is effecting availability of home loans across the nation. Its getting ugly out there. It looks like everyone is panicking about the sky is falling. We went through similar in the 1980’s with S&L’s closing. … (3 comments)
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tucson real estate: Tucson Real Estate - July 2007 Sales Report - 08/14/07 07:14 PM
Tucson Association of Realtors released their official report for July 2007. Reported home sales were lower than I anticipated with an official number of 1,098. I checked this morning and the adjusted sales were 1,137. Didn’t quite hit the mark of 1,233. This is the most I have been off since … (0 comments)
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tucson real estate: Tucson Real Estate and Solar Energy - 08/08/07 12:48 AM
Living in the Sonoran Desert it is hard to ignore the call for Solar Energy. Most people think of a desert and what they saw on Lawrence of Arabia. Couldn’t be further from the truth. But, that’s another topic. Solar heating and energy makes sense when you live in a climate … (0 comments)
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tucson real estate: Full Service Brokerage Benefits - 08/07/07 01:01 AM
Previously I commented about the different levels of service. When shopping today at Wal-Mart I thought about the comparison between Wal-Mart and full service brokerages. At Wal-mart you can stop by McDonald’s to eat, shop in the grocery store, pick up medicine at the pharmacy, pick up plant food and garden … (2 comments)
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tucson real estate: How is American Home Mortgage Effecting Tucson? - 08/05/07 09:29 PM
I am not a mortgage expert, nor do I pretend to be. My primary concerns are resale of existing homes, not new construction (SAHBA can report on that), whether my clients are making a good decision with the home they purchase, and whether the sellers who hire me can sell their … (2 comments)
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tucson real estate: Tucson Real Estate Fantastic Condo - 08/03/07 09:44 PM
This is a great little condo that is priced under $83,000. One bedroom, second floor with a private patio view overlooking the pool area and the Catalina Mountains in the distance. Close to DMAFB, shopping, parks, malls, theaters, and bus routes. This is a great home in a great location.
MORE … (0 comments)
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tucson real estate: Tucson Real Esate Market - July Home Sales Preliminary Report - 08/03/07 07:07 AM
Enough of the sales numbers are in to make a preliminary report. I predicted 1,253 sales for the month of July, so far 1,050 sales have been submitted. The official TAR/MLS Report won’t be out for a couple of weeks. The signs are encouraging. As my faithful readers know, I don’t … (0 comments)
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tucson real estate: Manufactured Home Loans - Are They Getting Tougher To Get? - 08/01/07 06:22 PM
Tucson Real Estate In our weekly office meeting the managing Broker mentioned that manufactured home loans may be harder to get. A few of the big names pulled out of conventional lending for manufactured homes. There is a definite need for manufactured home lenders. I have heard this before and wanted to … (5 comments)
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tucson real estate: Seven Steps To Home Selling A Home In Tucson - 07/30/07 04:33 PM
Selling a home in Tucson Arizona may be slightly different than selling a home in other parts of the country. However, the basics are similar. Home selling is not complicated when you take the seven steps to sell your home. I have prepared 7 steps to walk new home and experienced … (3 comments)
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tucson real estate: Tucson Real Estate - Home Selling 107 - 07/30/07 12:28 PM
It’s not over, there is still a lot more to do. Your home is on the market, buyers are looking at it. What’s next? Now we are preparing for closure. Again, this is written for a seller using a full service REALTOR® in Tucson, Arizona. Discount, FSBO or sales in other … (1 comments)
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tucson real estate: Who Else Wants To Know How To Attract Buyers To Listings? - 07/28/07 07:56 PM
Its astonishing how many homes are on the market that poorly portrayed. Every REALTOR® should go to their local community college and enroll in a photography class. Some of the pictures are unbelievable. There are a lot of good pictures for buyers to see. Many look like they were taken by … (4 comments)
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tucson real estate: You’ve Got To Be Kidding - 07/27/07 05:59 PM
You’ve Got To Be Kidding, while going through some MLS sheets I am amazed that some homes are expected to sell. This one, “ABSOLUTELY DO NOT SHOW OR CALL MONDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY, WITHOUT EXCEPTION!!!!!!!” got my attention. If a buyer comes into town Sunday night or Monday and is leaving … (5 comments)
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tucson real estate: Tucson Real Estate - Home Selling 106 - 07/24/07 11:12 PM
Now that your home is on the market, what should you expect? If priced right and in a desirable location, you should have buyers wanting to see inside your home. If over priced or in a poor location, all the effort in the world will not work. Within the first … (1 comments)
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tucson real estate: Tucson Real Estate - Home Selling 105 - 07/23/07 02:06 PM
The next step for selling your home is getting your home on the market for buyers to see. This article is being prepared with a Full Service REALTOR® in mind. Who you select as the full service REALTOR® depends on what you value. Keeping in mind that selling a home should … (0 comments)
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tucson real estate: Tucson Real Estate Report January-June 2007 - 07/20/07 12:18 AM
Average Prices
Average sales priced of homes in the Tucson area increased during the first half of 2007. The Doom Sayers would like to see prices decrease to support their beliefs that the market is not strong. The numbers prove otherwise. There is every indication that the Tucson real estate market … (0 comments)
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tucson real estate: So You Want To Save Money Buying A Home? - 07/18/07 02:59 PM
Home Buyers are always looking for the best deal. What an incentive to stimulate the market. Fortunately I am with the largest real estate company in Southern Arizona. A one stop to get all you need company. From July 15, 2007 through September 15, 2007 Long Mortgage is offering a killer … (2 comments)
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tucson real estate: Tucson June 2007 Real Estate Market Report - 07/16/07 09:56 PM
Tucson Association of Realtors released their official report for June 2007. Up front is good news in the reduced number of homes on the market. Down to 8,665 from the 9,721 listings in May. That’s a 1,056 homes that left the market by being sold, expiring or through withdrawal. Great news, … (2 comments)
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tucson real estate: Tucson Real Estate - Home Selling 104 - 07/14/07 05:47 PM
So, you know your motivation, what price the market will bare, and have staged your home so well you’re ready to buy it yourself. Now you’re ready to put your home on the market. There are some careful considerations at this point. What type of Seller are you?Are you the type … (0 comments)
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tucson real estate: Tucson Real Estate - Home Selling 103 - 07/13/07 03:37 PM
July 13th, 2007 categories: Tucson Real Estate
You’ve evaluated your motivation in Home Selling 101, determined your price in Home Selling 102, now you are ready to prepare home for the market. When competing with every other home in your area or price range there are things not to do as well … (0 comments)
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tucson real estate: June 2007 Tucson Real Estate Report - 07/10/07 10:01 AM
Home sales in June remained consistent with the sales of March, April and May. No significant decline beyond traditional seasonal changes. Though listings remain high and Tucson remains in a Buyers Market, overall sales have not faltered. Though 1,299 sales falls 40 short of predicted sales, it falls right in line with … (0 comments)
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tucson real estate: 7 Steps To Buying A Home - 06/30/07 01:17 AM
Buying a home in Tucson Arizona may be slightly different than buying a home in other parts of the country. However, the basics are similar. Home buying is not complicated when you set up pillars of support and take seven steps to a successful purchase. I have prepared 7 steps to … (0 comments)
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tucson real estate: Housing Market and Predictions - 06/25/07 11:14 AM
Predicting the housing market is a combination of subjective and objective evaluations. It's like looking into a crystal ball.
Subjectivity
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Jump to: navigation, search In reason, subjectivity refers to the property of perceptions, arguments, and language as being based in a subject's point of view, and … (1 comments)
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tucson real estate: Tucson Real Estate - Home Buying 106 - 06/24/07 11:07 PM
Due Diligence and Inspections
Due diligence is addressing issues like insurance, surveys, legal access, easements, prior use of the property, zoning restrictions, CC&R's (Covenants, Conditions, & Restrictions), etc.
Inspections are primarily concerned with physical condition, operating condition, infestation, safety, etc.
Seller Property Disclosure Statement (SPDS)
In Arizona, ask for an SPDS. This is where … (0 comments)
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tucson real estate: Housing Slump - How Is It Effecting Tucson? - 06/21/07 04:48 PM
Tucson Real Estate Holding Its Own
With our nation looking at a housing market slump, Tucson is feeling the pinch, but not as bad as most areas. What has helped the Tucson market is the 2,000 or so people moving here every month. Which helps rentals as well as home sales.
In the Arizona … (0 comments)
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tucson real estate: Tucson Real Estate - Home Buying 104 - 06/19/07 01:23 PM
Searching for a home entails more that just jumping on the Internet and picking a house. Before starting to search I recommend answering some serious questions. This will help shorten the search and find the right home to meet your needs.
Geographical Location - Not every area is going to fit your … (1 comments)
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tucson real estate: Tucson Real Estate Home Buying 103 - 06/17/07 12:02 PM
Home Buying 103 - Title Company
The third pillar in home buying is the Title Company. There are numerous good title companies in Tucson. Their role is to compile everything the seller, buyer, and lender instruct into a meaningful result. Title Companies also check county records to find recorded liens and other recorded … (0 comments)
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tucson real estate: Tucson Real Estate Home Buying 102 - 06/10/07 09:31 PM
Congratulations you made it through Home Buying 101 - Choosing A Lender. Now that you have a loan you are ready for 102 - Choosing A REALTOR®. When buying real estate in Tucson, a good lender and a good REALTOR® are important.
Choosing A REALTOR®.
Finding the right REALTOR® can make all the difference … (0 comments)
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tucson real estate: Tucson Real Estate - Home Buying 101 - 06/10/07 09:32 AM
Home Buying in Tucson
As in many parts of the country home buying in Tucson requires some preparation, studying, learning and application. I am asked all the time by buyers, especially first time home buyers, what do I need to do? This is the first in a series of articles I am providing to … (1 comments)
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tucson real estate: Tucson's May Real Estate Report - 06/07/07 08:34 AM
Tucson's May home sales remained close to the number of sales in March and April with an unofficial 1369 sales. Real estate sales did fall nearly 10% short of what I predicted for the month. The number of homes for sale remains high with 10,290 homes for sale; a slight drop from April. … (0 comments)
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tucson real estate: The Secret About Solar Homes - 06/03/07 12:53 PM
The secret about solar homes isn't really a secret in Tucson. Solar homes have been in Tucson, Arizona for some years now. The most prominent communities are Civano and Armory Del Sol. Both are products of forward thinking by a gentleman named John Wesley Miller. A very private man who sees … (1 comments)
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tucson real estate: What Every Realtor Should Know About Old School New School - 06/02/07 09:01 AM
What every Realtor should know about Old School and New School. In a time when many Realtors are scrambling to make sales in an over supplied Buyers Market there is a need to mix old school with new school. A significant number of Realtors today have lived off the fat of … (6 comments)
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tucson real estate: What Everybody Should Kow About Tucson's Newest Golf Community - 05/31/07 06:48 PM
Palisades At The Pines will be holding a Grand Opening on Saturday, June 2, 2007. Located next to The Pines Golf Course and Golf Club, this is a truly unique community. Homes will range from 2121 square feet up to 4046 square feet. I have been watching this community prepare for … (0 comments)
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tucson real estate: Top 7 Characteristics Your Realtor Needs - 05/26/07 07:06 PM
Top 7 Characteristics Your Realtor Needs:
1. Honesty - When interviewing a Real Estate Agent look for honesty. Is the Agent answering your questions to apiece you or are they telling the truth. If each Realtor® comes in with a price higher than the previous, are they just trying to get on your … (2 comments)
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tucson real estate: April Home Sale Update For Tucson - 05/20/07 08:21 AM
I reported Who Else Wants To Know About Home Sales In Tucson? on May 11th about the available statistics at that time for homes sales in the Tucson area. Better numbers are in. Actual home sales were 1,329. Though lower than I anticipated, when compared to previous years, excluding the frenzy years, … (0 comments)
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tucson real estate: You Can Sell Homes In A Buyers Market Tucson - 05/17/07 06:14 AM
You Can Sell Your Home In A Buyers Market Tucson
What can you do? With a significant number of homes falling into foreclosure the selling of your home only gets more challenging. If you think foreclosures don't effect you think again. Buyers are salivating over the deals they will get from short sales … (2 comments)
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tucson real estate: 60 Minutes - What Everybody Ought To Know About Real Estate Commissions - 05/13/07 10:32 PM
Today I watched a tabloid style presentation from 60 Minutes about Chipping Away At Realtors' Six Percent. There are dozens if not hundreds of people incarcerated for this perspective of preconceived notion. During my 20 plus years in the Criminal Justice System I was taught to investigate to find the person innocent. If … (5 comments)
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tucson real estate: Who Else Wants To Know About Home Sales In Tucson? - 05/12/07 12:04 AM
Home sales may not have been as high as I predicted. But, Tucson's real estate sales for April remained higher than sales prior to the frenzy of 2004 and 2005. Good news, January through March sales were higher than reported. How close are my predictions? January 966 predicted, 971 sold; February 1,047 predicted, 1,022 sold; … (2 comments)
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tucson real estate: Price, Price, Price. What Are Some Sellers Thinking? - 05/06/07 09:30 PM
Attune to location, location location, is pri$e, pri$e, pri$e. The Tucson real estate market is overwhelmed with overpriced homes. Two examples, first is a home I showed my clients yesterday. Lovely homes, well maintained, great location. Everything in this gated community in Oro Valley is selling for an average of $153 … (0 comments)
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tucson real estate: Starr Pass Golf Course Tucson - My Favoriate Mountain Course - 05/03/07 05:23 PM
One of my favorite mountain golf courses is Starr Pass. The Starr Pass legend began over 120 years ago when Richard Starr crafted a trail through the rugged wilderness of the Tucson Mountains. The golf course at Starr Pass was originally completed in 1986. Renovated by Arnold Palmer in 2004 Starr … (0 comments)
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tucson real estate: Housing Recovery 2007 - Tucson - 05/02/07 03:55 PM
Housing Recovery Likely This Year; Timing Unclear was the headline for an article in the Arizona REALTOR® May Issue. What does this mean to the Tucson real estate Market? Tucson has always remained stronger than most parts of our fine nation. I have been watching sales daily and they have been on track with … (0 comments)
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tucson real estate: All-In-One iPhone - is it for Realtors? - 04/26/07 04:03 PM
In the ever changing face of Real Estate technology has been both a blessing and a curse.
How many hours have you spent on the computer learning the latest software for becoming a sophisticated up to date Realtor? How many hours have you spent on your PDA learning to manage all … (2 comments)
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tucson real estate: Home Sellers, Buyers, and Realtors Beware of Zillow's Zestimate - 04/25/07 11:23 PM
Zillow seemed like a good thing for Realtors in the Tucson Real Estate market. Allowing Realtors to assist Sellers in getting their home before more Buyers when Zillow announced Q&A. Being reasonable, I thought I would give Zillow a try. Maybe things had gotten better. I ran one home for a while to test it. No Zestimate came … (3 comments)
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tucson real estate: Starter Home With No Garage - 04/25/07 04:35 PM
Ideal starter home. Newly constructed TEP Energy Efficient Guarantee. Stained concrete floors, heat pump, hoc/trowel interior, recessed lighting, A/C, 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths with laundry closet for full size appliances. Constructed by AZ Roc licensed General Contractor. Contractor and manufacturer warranties convey. This property is 823 Lot A.
For More Information … (0 comments)
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tucson real estate: Starter Home With a Garage - 04/25/07 04:30 PM
Ideal starter home. Newly constructed TEP Energy Efficient Guarantee. Stained concrete floors, heat pump, hoc/trowel interior, recessed lighting, A/C, 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths with laundry closet for full size appliances. Constructed by AZ Roc licensed General Contractor. Contractor and manufacturer warranties convey. This is 823 Lot B. For more Information on … (0 comments)
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tucson real estate: Tucson Real Estate Market Remains Strong - 04/24/07 11:53 AM
While going through my real estate reading this morning I read that the National Association of Realtors reported an 8.4% decline in the sale of homes for the first quarter. So, the first thing I did was to jump into the Tucson Multiple Listing database and check our local numbers. Chicken Little, … (0 comments)
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tucson real estate: 10 Things Home Buyers Should NOT Do - 04/22/07 05:05 PM
As Home Buyers you have read, heard and digested everything available about what to do. What about what NOT to do?
Here's 10 Things Not to do:
Buy a house on emotion. Who cares that the one across the street sold for $200,000 less. This is your dream home and you are … (4 comments)
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tucson real estate: Tucson's Starr Pass Golf Community - 04/21/07 09:55 AM
Tucson's Starr Pass Community
Merely five minutes west of downtown is one of Tucson's premium golf and luxury communities nestled in the Tucson Mountains. Spread over hundreds of acres, Starr Pass has something for nearly everyone.
The latest developer for Starr Pass reduced the density of this community to embrace the majestic surroundings. … (0 comments)
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tucson real estate: Tucson's Exciting April Events - 04/20/07 09:36 PM
It's not too late to squeeze in a few more events for April in and around Tucson. My favorite is the Mariachi Conference from the 23rd to the 28th. See you there. Youth Fencing Tournament April 18-24 (Tucson) USFA North American Cup fencing tournament for elite and youth (ages 8-15) competitors from … (0 comments)
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tucson real estate: Tucson Real Estate March Report - 04/20/07 03:10 PM
March was a good month for Tucson real estate. Sales increased by over 23% compared to February with 1,246 homes sold. The average price of homes sold increased as well from $258,377 to $276,486. The median price for homes sold was $222,700 for March compared to $218,000 for February. The down … (0 comments)
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tucson real estate: Old News For Golfers and Golf Fans With A Bright Future For Tucson - 04/20/07 03:03 PM
Old news with a bright future. In February Tucson welcomed World Golf Championship's Accenture Match Play at the Gallery South Golf Course.
For complete review and access to information about Tucson click here.
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tucson real estate: My Favortie Tucson Municiple Golf Course - 04/20/07 12:56 PM
One of my favorite golf courses in all of Greater Tucson is Randolf North Municipal Golf Course
Randolph North Municipal Golf Course was the former home of the PING/Welch's Championship LPGA Golf Tournament and has been the site for PGA tournaments from 1979 through 1990. In the past it was the site of the … (0 comments)
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tucson real estate: Somtimes You Gotta Have Fun - 10 Ways To Keep a Home From Selling - 04/17/07 07:21 AM
10 Ways To Keep a Home From Selling, or maybe even keep buyers from wanting to see the house. We have all heard the 10 Tips For Selling a Home, 10 Tips For Staging a home, and others. Here are tips on what not to do.
Let the weeds grow high enough … (37 comments)
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