What to do with too much inventory? By: Charlie Kentnor (Realty Executives Southern Arizona)

Last Friday I ran a list of homes for sale in my market and listed on the Tucson MLS. It is astounding! The number just keeps on rising. The tally was 97 and there are several other homes listed elsewhere. Our normal sales level is about 35 and our normal number

Western Heritage Event: Arizona Cowboy Symposium, Sonoita, Arizona By: Mike Jones (SUNSTREET MORTGAGE, LLC)

The Arizona Cowboy Symposium, "a western heritage event that preserves the tradition, heritage and memories of the rural American West," is coming to the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds November 13-15, 2009.
Supporters of The Arizona Cowboy Symposium include Southwest Strings right here in Tucson, purveyor of quality instruments & accessories at

Winds of change? By: Charlie Kentnor (Realty Executives Southern Arizona)

When I let the dogs out this morning, there was a strong fall "breeze". I got to thinking whether or not this was some omen about our real estate market? I have been witnessing more buyer activity in our market which coincides with when I thought the market would be

Changes are a blowin' in the wind By: Charlie Kentnor (Realty Executives Southern Arizona)

My own real estate buyer representation has picked up along with others in the Mountain Empire. It may be too soon to proclaim the downturn is over, but I'm inclined to think it is. I had forecast since the beginning of the year that the end of summer should be the

In case your missed the NAR news release on existing home sales By: Charlie Kentnor (Realty Executives Southern Arizona)

In case your missed the NAR news release on existing home sales, here's a quick link.

http://ow.ly/nZSz

I have been predicting (guessing?) that the market was going to turn sometime this summer. This is just one futher indication.

More activity in the marketplace By: Charlie Kentnor (Realty Executives Southern Arizona)

Looking back over the past couple of weeks, it is evident that there are more lookers in my market. I have had multiple showings of my listings the past two weeks and even have someone coming back a second time tomorrow to one of my listings. I certainly hope this isn't

My (new) ActiveRain Blog By: Charlie Kentnor (Realty Executives Southern Arizona)

I have just initiated a new blog in order to reach as many of my friends, customers and clients to keep them appraised of what's happening in my area.

The good news is: There are some escrows happening! I'm hopeful that my original forecast of the bottom happening this summer

Why you should visit Southern Arizona: Sonoita Wine Country By: Brad Snyder (Sierra Vista Realty)

Sonoita Arizona is home to rolling grasslands and some of the most panaramic views you'll see anywhere.
Sonoita, Arizona has lots of fun things to do. from the backroadingin Jeep Trails and on Forest Service roads, or on old mining roads take you into the back country for a glimpse of