tucson az: Arizona Proposition 100 - Protect Our Homes Initiative - 10/28/08 03:08 PM
One of the things that every Buyer considers when purchasing a home is real estate taxes. After all, that can add a sizable amount to your monthly payment, between $100 and $300 per month for most Tucson homes. Real estate taxes are assessed annually and paid in two installments, one in … (0 comments)
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tucson az: Tucson AZ Real Estate Market Report - August 2008 - 09/04/08 04:27 PM
So how's the market? That seems to be everyone's favorite response when they find out I'm in real estate. I appreciate the question because it means that people want to know from a local expert instead of relying solely on the media for information. The market was kind of blah for … (1 comments)
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tucson az: Rosemont Copper Mine: Pros & Cons - 04/07/08 12:54 PM
Last Saturday I attended the open house regarding the proposed Rosemont Copper Mine. I came away with a lot of information and a greater understanding of what is proposed and some of the concerns and questions that local residents have. My goal here is to present information without choosing sides. My … (2 comments)
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tucson az: When the going gets tough ... - 03/25/08 12:29 PM
In 2003 to 2005 anyone could be a real estate agent. Well, almost anyone. You did have to go to the class and take the test to get your license. But really it didn't take much to get started. Maybe run an ad and you had people lined up ready to … (4 comments)
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tucson az: Tucson AZ Real Estate Market Update - January 2008 - 01/22/08 10:27 AM
We are still hearing some doom and gloom forecasting from the national media, but here and there we are also beginning to hear snippets of positive reporting, especially in our local Tucson area. So what's going on? Are things really turning around? Let's look at the numbers.
Sales Volume
Comparing numbers in December … (0 comments)
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tucson az: Ready for Action? - 01/16/08 06:19 PM
On Your Mark
The holidays are behind us and now is the time of year when we all resolve to do more things or at least more of the right things. Truth be told most of us have probably already broken our New Year's resolutions since it is already January 16th. I … (4 comments)
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tucson az: Slow But Steady - Tucson Real Estate Market Analysis - 01/07/08 11:15 AM
While the national media still reports very bad news for the real estate market, our local Tucson market continues to stabilize slowly but surely. It is still a fantastic time for buyers because our inventory is still so high. However, I predict that within the next 12 months we will see … (1 comments)
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tucson az: Help on the Horizon for Sub-Prime Borrowers? - 12/06/07 01:13 AM
The problem with the housing market has certainly reached a crescendo in recent months and has gained the attention of the Bush administration recently. The current suggestion is to put a five-year rate freeze on sub-prime mortgages that are currently being paid on time at introductory rates, but are scheduled to … (31 comments)
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tucson az: Houghton Road Expansion - 11/29/07 04:57 PM
If you live on the east side of Tucson you are most likely aware that Houghton Road is slated to be expanded soon. For those of us in Rita Ranch and Vail, the section of Houghton Road between Valencia and I-10 are of special interest.
So what's happening there? I'm glad you … (0 comments)
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tucson az: Can My HOA Restrict the Sign I use when I Sell my House? - 10/03/07 06:28 PM
There's nothing like a controlling HOA (Homeowner's Association) to make some homeowners see red. We have all heard the horror stories over the years, although many associations have relaxed and have come to realize that they are there to serve the homeowners rather than restrict them.
In Arizona, we recently passed legislation … (10 comments)
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tucson az: Highway Closure in Tucson from June 15th - June 17th - 06/11/07 07:27 PM
For those of you planning to use I-10 this coming weekend, you should know that a portion of I-10 (Westbound) will be CLOSED. This closure affects the area from the 22nd St exit to the Prince Rd exit. All traffic will be rerouted to frontage road, so expect delays if you are … (3 comments)
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tucson az: Empire High School - A Unique Opportunity for Vail and Tucson Students - 06/04/07 05:23 PM
Empire High School is a recent addition to the Vail School District. Located on Mary Ann Cleveland Way just East of Houghton Road, this school serves the Vail,Rita Ranch and Corona de Tucson areas.
Empire opened its doors in July of 2005 and the first graduating class celebrated their commencement on May 24, … (1 comments)
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tucson az: Mall of America in Tucson, Arizona? - 05/30/07 11:51 PM
For a couple of years now there has been a lot of talk about a new mall coming to Southeast Tucson near the Vail, AZ area. Since the rumors have persisted, many have come to the logical conclusion that there may be something to this.
There is something to this rumor, … (8 comments)
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tucson az: Tucson High School 6th in the Nation - Just one more reason to consider Tucson Home - 05/23/07 03:17 PM
Every year, Newsweek posts their best (Top 1200) high schools in America list. Their criteria include number advanced placement students, how many students graduate and how many children take certain tests. The top 1200 are actually the top 5% of public schools.
For the last two years in a row a high school in … (2 comments)
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tucson az: Purple Heart Park in Rita Ranch - A Great Place for Fun in Tucson, AZ - 05/17/07 08:49 PM
Rita Ranch is a friendly community in the southeast part of Tucson. Although there are several smaller neighborhood parks, we have one community park called Purple Heart Park. It is actually a fairly large park (36 acres) with playing fields, playground equipment, a one-mile walking path, a skate park, picnic tables, barbeque … (1 comments)
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tucson az: New Target Fulfillment Center coming to Tucson, Arizona - 05/15/07 07:31 PM
Target has recently announced that they will be building a fulfillment center for their website, Target.com in southeast Tucson, AZ. The fulfillment center will be nearly one million square feet in size and will be located in southeast Tucson along I-10. This will provide a great number of jobs to the … (1 comments)
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