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2015
In the course of my job as a Realtor in Tucson, Arizona I view 400+ properties a year. The number one thing I see that hurts a properties value is deferred maintenance. Fresh paint and caulk can extend the life of your home for many years, if you stay on top of it. Here are a couple of ideas...
05/19/2015
If you live in Central Tucson, majorty of which is under the DM (Davis-Monthan) airport flight path, you should be no stranger to the sound of military planes flying overhead. My neighbor likes to refer to this as "the sounds of freedom", opinions (as they tend to do) vary on this.The Air Force ...
05/17/2015
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Residents have received messages from someone claiming to be from the IRS, informing them that they are about to file a lawsuit against the individual, should call back immediately to the telephone number left on message. There was no name or case number mentioned. The police department states t...
05/17/2015
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Mortgage bond prices finished the week lower which pushed mortgage interest rates slightly higher. Most of the weakness came early in the week. There was concern that the bull market in the bond market had ended and rates shot higher by almost a full discount point. The 3 and 10 year Treasury auc...
05/15/2015
Here are the Tucson market statistics for April 2015. There are several key points I would like to draw your attention to: Total Sales Volume was up again this month by 9.55%, going from $266,059,250 in March to $291,466,552 in April. This is also also a 13.68% increase from April 2014. Total U...
05/14/2015
Thinking about buying or selling real estate in Tucson, AZ? I work and live in Central Tucson, please give me a call. The link below is a recent listing of all the properties for sale and under contract for the historic subdivisions of Colonia Solana and El Encanto Estates. http://www.flexmls.c...
05/13/2015
Just listed beautiful move-in property located at 2224 W Floral Cliff Way Tucson, AZ 85741.Please call listing agent Spirit Messingham at (520) 471-6900 if you would like to view this or any property for sale in Tucson, AZ. Stunning A.F. Sterling built, TEP guaranteed, N/S facing, truly move in ...
05/13/2015
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When you are considering buying a home, it’s easy to let emotions get in the way of reality. Here are some tips to consider when shopping for a new home. First, get pre-approved with a local lender. Second, start a relationship with an experienced buyer's real estate agent or Realtor. 1. Visi...
05/09/2015
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In 2015 it is estimated that Millennials (average age 23 years old) will make up 30% of home buyers. As a group, they have been reluctant to buy, and who can blame them. Many are saddled with high student loans and no job(s).First things first, talk with a local lender. Once anyone becomes in...
05/09/2015
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Mortgage bond prices finished the week near unchanged, which held mortgage interest rates steady. Rates were near neutral Monday but pushed higher Tuesday morning. The trade deficit rose 41% to stand at $51B. The strength of the U.S. dollar makes imports cheaper and exports more expensive. Q1 pro...
05/09/2015
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Third generation, full-time licensed Realtor, putting my clients' needs first. I work with all of my client's one on one, taking pride in the quality work and services I provide. In the top 1% of all Tucson Realtors by sales volume 2012 - 2015. I have the experience, passion and knowledge to help with your residential real estate needs. Call (520) 471-6900 for a free and no obligation consultation.