tucson real estate: Tucson Multi-Family Housing Looking More & More Attractive - 10/23/09 12:14 AM
I often work with people who are looking at their real estate as an investment rather than a home.
Looking for multi-family properties where the numbers made sense last year was a challenge, to say the least. With interest rates hovering in the mid-7% range for investment properties, crunching the numbers … (2 comments)
Surrounded by hundreds of saguaros and cradled in romance by the foothills of the Catalina Mountains, this historically inspired home features 3 bedrooms, 4 baths and is luxuriously appointed in every way.
Smooth … (1 comments)
tucson real estate: One Simple "Tweet" on Twitter Got Me A Cover Story - 07/21/09 12:14 AM
While doing some research on a property for an investor client, I ran across some interesting statistics for the neighborhood over the past few years. Really interesting statistics that ran contrary to grain of the market in general for Tucson real estate.
Excited to share this, I "Tweeted" my initial … (15 comments)
tucson real estate: Want to Immigrate to The US? Invest! EB-5 Visa Might be a good option - 07/10/09 08:14 PM
Foreign nationals wishing to become permanent residents in the United States can sometimes run into maddening restrictions or quotas that can vary, depending on political swings both in Washington D.C. and in their countries of origin.
Those that have the financial means are using the “Investment Visa” more than ever … (2 comments)
tucson real estate: Buyer Advisory: Home Warranties - 06/23/09 12:14 AM
As my practice primarily consists of buyer representation, I regularly get questions from clients about Home Warranties and their value.
Please know that I highly recommend that every buyer client of mine purchase one - not as a replacement for Homeowner's Insurance, but as a way to add "peace of mind" … (4 comments)
tucson real estate: Lots & Land For Sale On Mount Lemmon - Tucson's Summer Getaway - 05/11/09 11:17 PM
In the previous post, I wrote about Summerhaven on Mount Lemmon as a great getaway for Tucson residents - summer or winter. In that post, only homes for sale on Mount Lemmon were mentioned.
There are several building lots for sale in Summerhaven, as well as land acreage on Mt. Lemmon … (4 comments)
tucson real estate: Tucson's Summer Retreat - Mt. Lemmon's Summerhaven Community! - 05/11/09 10:56 PM
As temperatures start climbing into the triple digits, people in Tucson generally head for one of three places:
Indoors
To the lakes
To the mountains
One of the beautiful things about living in Tucson is that all three are close by! (Okay, so indoors is always close by - whaddya want, … (5 comments)
tucson real estate: Why Get Pre-Approved For A Mortgage? - 04/21/09 12:04 PM
TucsonKent Homebuyer Video Series: Get Pre-Approved For A Mortgage
First-time homebuyers and seasoned investors alike are taking advantage of the opportunities available in today's real estate market. This series is designed to give helpful tips to buyers of all experience levels. Today's video is pretty simple yet perhaps the most important … (5 comments)
tucson real estate: What Are YOU Learning/Doing To Work Within The Community For Economic Progress? - 04/18/09 07:15 PM
"We're In A Recession"......"Leading Economic Indicators Say"...."Promising Local News On The Economy"...."Officials Pessimistic On Recovery"...."Experts Note Economic Figures"....Blah, Blah, Blah
The Economy
The Economy
The Economy
Question is: What do you know about it?
Question 2: What can YOU do about it?
Question 3: Why bother with … (4 comments)
tucson real estate: Compare Your Local Market Trend So Far With Sam Hughes Historic Neighborhood in Tucson - 04/15/09 12:59 AM
After generating the April Market Condition Report for the Sam Hughes neighborhood, I noticed some interesting trends in the past year:
Average listing price is down from the same time last year, but the actual sales price is a MUCH higher percentage than a year ago.
Time on market is remarkably … (2 comments)
tucson real estate: Sam Hughes Neighborhood: Single Family Home Sales Analytics 4/1/08 - 4/1/09 - 04/08/09 09:07 PM
Sam Hughes Neighborhood is located just east of the University of Arizona campus in Tucson, Arizona.It is a vibrant, eclectic neighborhood favored by academics, professionals and students. Properties are a blend of single family homes, condos, apartments and townhomes - with construction ranging from the 1920's to today.
Below are sales … (4 comments)
tucson real estate: Ch-Ch-Changes! TucsonKent Busts A Move - 03/19/09 10:03 PM
There is a time and place for all manner of things, business decisions too. Over the past year I have worked with a great bunch of people and a wonderful broker at The Pepper Group Diversified Real Estate. In this time, I have learned a lot, been given some good opportunities … (6 comments)
tucson real estate: Winter Assaults Tucson With A Vengeance! (See Video) - 02/03/09 09:06 PM
Did you see Punxsatawney Phil yesterday? Well, he saw his shadow, which means 6 more weeks of winter for everyone. Since this winter has been brutal for many people, I thought I'd commiserate with you as we suffer in Tucson.
By the way, if you're interested in making … (8 comments)
To get a view like this for yourself, please call Kent Simpson of The Pepper Group Diversified Real Estate.520.940.6951 or visit my websites: TucsonKent1 or TucsonKent2
Whether your Tucson real estate needs are for a home, land, investment or commercial property - I have the tools and … (7 comments)
The community has a common HOA fee in the mid-$50/month range, more if the property is in a gated community (gotta pay … (2 comments)
tucson real estate: Short Sale or Foreclosure Listing of Older Construction? READ THIS! - 10/23/08 11:12 PM
In today's market, short sales and foreclosures make up a sizable portion of the inventory. Many of them have the utilities turned off to save the seller some money, especially if it is taking a while to sell...little do they know that this could possibly cost them more than they bargained … (3 comments)
tucson real estate: Never, Ever Thought I'd See This Again! - 10/14/08 10:06 PM
This morning, on my way to meet a client from out of town, I saw something incredible!
I thought I'd never, ever see this again...wondering if perhaps I was seeing somebody's mistake or cruel joke instead...
During a delightful day of showing my client some of the finest horse … (20 comments)
tucson real estate: Tired Of Playing With Stocks? Buy something REAL! - 10/09/08 10:47 PM
Instead of wondering if your latest thought about investing in the company that makes the best antacid or anxiety medicine is a strategy born of genius...
Rather than watching your investment disappear as a company becomes worthless...
As a choice for stability in the long-term instead of today's roller-coaster ride...
It … (12 comments)
Ahh, the dream of urban revitalization: buying a loft with soaring ceilings, space just waiting for personalization in an old building in the downtown of your city. Close enough that one can feel the heartbeat of the city's core, the culture, the vigor, the convenience! Oh to live … (2 comments)
tucson real estate: About Sam Hughes Neighborhood In Tucson - 08/11/08 10:43 PM
Sam Hughes is one of those "magical" neighborhoods one finds in some cities that blends a mix of architectural styles, a diverse population of students, professionals and families, seniors, small shops & businesses into an eclectic blend that is greater than the sum of its parts. The neighborhood is bigger than … (0 comments)
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