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Tucson Housing Market Report January 2021

Tucson Housing Market Report January 2021

January started off strong for the housing market in Tucson, with healthy buyer demand and strong market fundamentals. A robust increase in housing starts in December points to an active year for new construction, but higher material costs, especially lumber, and a limited supply of buildable lots will temper the number of new units.

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Douglas Springs Trail in Tucson, Arizona

Douglas Springs Trail in Tucson, Arizona

Douglas Springs Trail… Must do hike or run in Tucson! Introduction At 5 AM In The Morning Hey, it’s Tyler Ford, Tucson, Arizona, eXp Realty, and we’re going to go explore some Tucson outdoors. This morning, I’m headed out to the end of Speedway to the Douglas Springs Trailhead. I’m going to go up Douglas […]

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2-10 Home Warranty… Business Use and Short-Term Airbnb Rentals

2-10 Home Warranty… Business Use and Short-Term Airbnb Rentals

2-10 Home Warranty… Business Use and Short-Term Airbnb Rentals Tyler: Hello everyone. This is Tyler Ford EXP Realty here, Tucson, Arizona. And I’m back with Heather Chandler Rich. She’s our account rep for 2-10 Home Warranty here in Tucson, Arizona. She does a great job, very helpful- Heather: Thank you. Tyler: In helping provide value for our clients in home […]

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How To Sell A Home On Your Own In Tucson

How To Sell A Home On Your Own In Tucson

HOW TO SELL A HOME IN TUCSON ON YOUR OWN Key Things You Can Do To Sell Your Home On Your Own In Tucson Video Transcription: Sell A Home In Tucson On Your Own Introduction Hello. My name’s Tyler Ford, Tucson, Arizona eXp Realty. I’ve been a licensed agent for over 30 years now. Today, I’m […]

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Tucson VS Phoenix Cost Of Living

Tucson VS Phoenix Cost Of Living

Which Is Better? Tucson vs. Phoenix Considering a move to sunny Arizona? With some of the most stunning vistas in the country, not to mention plenty of vibrant cities to explore and modest taxes, the Grand Canyon State is a great place to call home. The big question is – which is the best city […]

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Tucson Housing Market Report December 2020

Tucson Housing Market Report December 2020

Strong buyer activity has continued into the fall, which is normally the start of the seasonal slowing of the housing market. With stronger buyer activity in the market this year and the continued constrained supply of homes for sale, speedy sales and multiple offers are likely to remain a common occurrence and will keep the housing market hot even when the weather is cooling.

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Thrive and Grow Gardens in Tucson Arizona

Thrive and Grow Gardens in Tucson Arizona

We recently had a raised garden bed installed at our home by Thrive and Grow Gardens and it is awesome.

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Tucson Housing Market Report November 2020

Tucson Housing Market Report November 2020

Strong buyer activity has continued into the fall, which is normally the start of the seasonal slowing of the housing market. With stronger buyer activity in the market this year and the continued constrained supply of homes for sale, speedy sales and multiple offers are likely to remain a common occurrence and will keep the housing market hot even when the weather is cooling.

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Tucson Housing Market Report October 2020

Tucson Housing Market Report October 2020

Strong buyer activity has continued into the fall, which is normally the start of the seasonal slowing of the housing market. With stronger buyer activity in the market this year and the continued constrained supply of homes for sale, speedy sales and multiple offers are likely to remain a common occurrence and will keep the housing market hot even when the weather is cooling.

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2-10 Home Warranty… “Even If”

2-10 Home Warranty… “Even If”

2-10 Home Warranty “Even If” Video Transcript Tyler: Hey, everyone. Tyler Ford here at eXp Realty, Tucson. I’m with Heather. She is the account rep for 2-10, and every time I jump on one of these webinars to share with people about all the things that 2-10 Home Warranty has to offer, I learn something new. This […]

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2-10 Home Warranty… Military Discount

2-10 Home Warranty… Military Discount

2-10 Home Warranty Military Discount: Video Transcript Tyler: Hello everyone. This is Tyler Ford, Tucson, Arizona, eXp Realty, and I’m here with Heather this morning. Heather: Morning. Tyler: And she is the account rep for 2-10 Home Warranty. She does an awesome job. Heather: Thank you. Tyler: And today, it’s actually one day before Election […]

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2-10 Home Warranty Appliance Suite

2-10 Home Warranty Appliance Suite

2-10 Home Warranty Appliance Suite – Video Transcription Tyler: Hello, everyone. Tyler Ford, Tucson, Arizona, EXP Realty. I’m with Heather. She is the Account Rep for 2-10 Home Warranty Southern Arizona. And today, we’re going to be talking about the Appliance Suite and what you get with your home warranty. And there’s a lot to […]

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Tucson Housing Market Report September 2020

Tucson Housing Market Report September 2020

Strong buyer activity has continued into the fall, which is normally the start of the seasonal slowing of the housing market. With stronger buyer activity in the market this year and the continued constrained supply of homes for sale, speedy sales and multiple offers are likely to remain a common occurrence and will keep the housing market hot even when the weather is cooling.

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What Is Range Pricing Real Estate? What Are The Pros and Cons of Range Pricing in Tucson?

What Is Range Pricing Real Estate? What Are The Pros and Cons of Range Pricing in Tucson?

Range pricing is a marketing technique and a feature in the Tucson MLS where you can put a bottom-end and a top-end price when listing a home.

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New Forecast Sees Sales Peak This Fall, Stay Above Pre-Pandemic Levels Through the Coming Year

New Forecast Sees Sales Peak This Fall, Stay Above Pre-Pandemic Levels Through the Coming Year

Buyers right now are having a very tough time. Tucson home inventory levels are super low and buyers are having to compete with multiple offers in the current market we are in.

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How To Chose A Real Estate Agent In Tucson To Sell Your Home

How To Chose A Real Estate Agent In Tucson To Sell Your Home

When it comes to selecting a Tucson real estate agent, it is absolutely critical that you make a good decision. An average real estate agent can usually do enough to get your home sold, but a great Tucson Realtor® can add 5% to 10% (or more) to the potential value of your property. If your […]

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Should you trust Tucson online property valuations?

Should you trust Tucson online property valuations?

Didn’t your mother ever tell you… “You shouldn’t believe everything you read online.” A growing number of online portals will estimate the value of your property and can influence the sales price that can create a real dilemma for Tucson home buyers and sellers trying to decide how much to offer or what to sell […]

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Tucson Housing Market Report August 2020

Tucson Housing Market Report August 2020

Healthy buyer demand and constrained supply continue to be the story for much of the country. Nationally, showing activity in August 2020 remained substantially higher than a year before and multiple offer situations are a frequent experience in many markets. With the inventory of homes for sale still constrained, a competitive market for buyers shows little sign of waning.

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Dave Ramsey Tucson Endorsed Real Estate Agent

Dave Ramsey Tucson Endorsed Real Estate Agent

Tucson Realtor That Promotes Home Ownership the Dave Ramsey Way As Tucson’s Dave Ramsey Endorsed Local Provider, we are held to the highest standards of service. We have the heart of a teacher and strive to educate our clients.  Dave’s team does thorough research and screening to find the best providers in each area.  Only […]

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2-10 Home Warranty… Extended Pipe Coverage

2-10 Home Warranty… Extended Pipe Coverage

2-10 Home Warranty… Extended Pipe Coverage Video Transcript Tyler: Hello, everyone. This is Tyler 40 XP Realty here in Tucson, Arizona. And I’m with Heather today from 2-10 Home Warranty, and we are doing our little monthly video on various aspects of 2-10 Home Warranty. And today, we are going to be talking about the […]

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Tucson Housing Market Report July 2020

Tucson Housing Market Report July 2020

Healthy buyer demand and constrained supply continue to be the story for much of the country. Nationally, showing activity in July 2020 remained substantially higher than a year before and multiple offer situations are a frequent experience in many markets. With the inventory of homes for sale still constrained, a competitive market for buyers shows little sign of waning.

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Tucson Housing Market Report June 2020

Tucson Housing Market Report June 2020

While much of the country was working on a phased reopening of the economy in June, real estate activity continued to strengthen as well. Nationally, June showing activity as tracked by ShowingTime was up notably from the COVID-19 depressed levels in recent months but was also up from June 2019, reflecting pent-up demand by prospective home buyers.

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Tucson Housing Market Report May 2020

Tucson Housing Market Report May 2020

Lack of inventory continues to drive the Tucson housing market!

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Tucson Housing Market Report April 2020

Tucson Housing Market Report April 2020

Single Family Home Sellers Getting 98.7% Of Their List Price in April 2020 While the stock market recovered significantly in March, the effects of COVID-19 to the economy continue to build. In just the last four weeks, more than 20 million people filed initial unemployment claims according to the United States Department of Labor, fueled […]

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2-10 Home Warranty… Luxury Package

2-10 Home Warranty… Luxury Package

2-10 Home Warranty... Luxury Package. For homes with high-end kitchens and multiple water heaters.

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Buying a Home Right Now: Easy? No. Smart? Yes.

Buying a Home Right Now: Easy? No. Smart? Yes.

Buying a Home Right Now: Easy? No. Smart? Yes. Through all the volatility in the economy right now, some have put their search for a Tucson home on hold, yet others have not. According to ShowingTime, the real estate industry’s leading showing management technology provider, buyers have started to reappear over the last several weeks. […]

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What Impact Might COVID-19 Have on Tucson Home Values?

What Impact Might COVID-19 Have on Tucson Home Values?

What Impact Might COVID-19 Have on Tucson Home Values?   A big challenge facing the housing industry is determining what impact the current pandemic may have on Tucson home values. Some buyers are hoping for major price reductions because the health crisis is straining the economy. The price of any item, however, is determined by […]

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Tucson Housing Market Report March 2020

Tucson Housing Market Report March 2020

Single Family Home Sellers Getting 98.9% Of Their List Price in March 2020 As COVID-19’s impact spread across the country in March, the stock market declines started in February accelerated downward before recovering a bit in the last week of the month. With volatility across all the financial markets, lenders began tightening underwriting standards and […]

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Buying A Home In Tucson During COVID-19

Buying A Home In Tucson During COVID-19

How To Get The Best Deal When Buying A Home During COVID-19

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Selling A Home In Tucson During COVID-19

Selling A Home In Tucson During COVID-19

Selling A Home In Tucson During COVID-19. Things you can do to sell your home faster and for the most amount of money during COVID-19!

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2-10 Home Warranty… Happy Home Lock and Hardware Gift

2-10 Home Warranty… Happy Home Lock and Hardware Gift

2-10 Home Warranty... Happy Home Lock and Hardware. Free $100 gift!

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Tucson Housing Market Report February 2020

Tucson Housing Market Report February 2020

Single Family Home Sellers Getting 98.5% Of Their List Price in February 2020 As we progressed through February, the actual and expected impacts of COVID-19 continued to grow, with concerns of economic impact reaching the stock market in the last week of the month. As the stock market declined, so did mortgage rates, offering a […]

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2-10 Home Warranty HVAC Pre-Season Tune Up… What You Need To Know

2-10 Home Warranty HVAC Pre-Season Tune Up… What You Need To Know

HVAC Certification Interview Takeaways The big takeaways from the interview above with Heather Chumbler-Rich Senior Account Executive of 2-10 Home Buyers Warranty… In the months of February and March, you can get a pre-season tune-up on your HVAC. If you have a 2-10 Home Buyers Warranty in place when the pre-season tune-up is done the […]

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Tucson Housing Market Report January 2020

Tucson Housing Market Report January 2020

Single Family Home Sellers Getting 98.2% Of Their List Price in January 2020 For 2020, The National Association of REALTORS® Chief Economist Lawrence Yun sees good news for home prices. “National median home price growth is in no danger of falling due to inventory shortages and will rise by 4%,” the long-term NAR economist predicts. […]

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2-10 Home Warranty HVAC Certification… What You Need To Know

2-10 Home Warranty HVAC Certification… What You Need To Know

HVAC Certification Interview Takeaways The big takeaways from the interview above with Heather Chumbler-Rich Senior Account Executive of 2-10 Home Buyers Warranty is make sure, as a buyer,  you get the HVAC system certified during the home inspection period to eliminate any preexisting conditions. Buy getting the HVAC system certified you can be rest assured […]

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Tucson Housing Market Report December 2019

Tucson Housing Market Report December 2019

Single Family Home Sellers Getting 98.3% Of Their List Price in December 2019 In 2019 home prices were up again in most markets. Buyer demand continues to be strong but with tepid seller activity still in many locations, total sales are lower than they would normally be in a more balanced market. While up from […]

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2-10 Home Warranty HVAC R-22 Freon Phase Out

2-10 Home Warranty HVAC R-22 Freon Phase Out

Home Warranty When It Comes To HVAC System: R-22 Freon Is Being Phased Out A hot topic when it comes to buying and selling a home in today’s market is a home’s HVAC system. R-22 Freon is no longer being made as of January 2020.  Consequently, there is confusion on how to handle HVAC with […]

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Tucson Residential Recycling Pickup Schedule

Tucson Residential Recycling Pickup Schedule

Tucson Recycling: This Week or Next Week Beginning in September 2019 the city of Tucson is no longer picking up the curb side recycling bins every week.  Recycling in now an ever other week pick-up.  Recycling Schedule and Zones Recycling Service Schedule Each pick-up day has been divided into A WEEK and B WEEK. To […]

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2-10 Home Warranty Seller Coverage

2-10 Home Warranty Seller Coverage

Learn how home sellers can get a FREE home warranty while a home is listed for sale.  As a seller, you can have the piece of mind knowing that your home is protected if something breaks during the selling process.  Watch Short Video Below About 2-10 Home Warranty Seller Coverage 2-10 Home Warranty Seller Coverage […]

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Tucson Housing Market Report November 2019

Tucson Housing Market Report November 2019

Single Family Home Sellers Getting 98.6% Of Their List Price in November 2019 In November, the Federal Reserve reduced its benchmark rate for the thirdtime this year. This action was widely anticipated by the market. Mortgagerates have remained steady this month and are still down more than 1percent from last year at this time. Residential […]

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Tucson Housing Market Report October 2019

Tucson Housing Market Report October 2019

Single Family Home Sellers Getting 98.4% Of Their List Price in October 2019 In October, mortgage rates increased slightly from the three-year lows seen in September. While the Federal Reserve reduced the federal-funds target rate by .25%, this decline was widely expected and largely factored into mortgage rates already, which are still approximately 1% lower […]

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Tucson Housing Market Report September 2019

Tucson Housing Market Report September 2019

Single Family Home Sellers Getting 98.3% Of Their List Price in September 2019 With the kids back in school and the weather cooling, the housing market begins its annual cool-down as well. Nationally, buyer and seller activity remained strong, buoyed by low mortgage rates and a strong economy. Themarket fundamentals suggest no significant changes from […]

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How To Read and Understanding a Title Report with Eric Schroeder of Fidelity National Title in Tucson

How To Read and Understanding a Title Report with Eric Schroeder of Fidelity National Title in Tucson

The Video Transcription is Below What Is A Preliminary Title Report? Tyler Ford:                          Well, hello everyone. This is Tyler Ford with eXp Realty, Tucson, Arizona and I’m with Eric Schroeder at Fidelity. He oversees the Fidelity operation here in Tucson. There is a subject matter that I’ve been wanting to talk about, because there’s confusion. […]

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Selling a Home in Tucson? Do you want a Listing Agent or Marketing Agent?

Selling a Home in Tucson? Do you want a Listing Agent or Marketing Agent?

Are you considering selling your home in Tucson, AZ? Are going to hire a Tucson real estate agent? If so, consider what type of real estate agent you want to hire. Do you want to hire a Listing Agent or a Marketing Agent to get your home sold? There is a BIG difference between a […]

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Tucson Housing Market Report August 2019

Tucson Housing Market Report August 2019

Sellers Getting 98.23% Of Their List Price in August 2019 Each month the Tucson Association of Realtors® Multiple Listing Service comes out with Tucson’s monthly housing report. The numbers are out for the Tucson residential housing market report for August 2019. In August 2019, the Tucson housing market inventory levels decreased slightly. Inventory levels remain low and […]

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Tucson Masters Swimming – Ford Aquatics Masters Swim Program

Tucson Masters Swimming – Ford Aquatics Masters Swim Program

LOOKING FOR MASTERS SWIMMING IN TUCSON? Ford Aquatics Masters Swimming Is The Best Masters Swim Program in Tucson! Watch The Video Below to Learn More About Ford Aquatics Masters Swim Program Ford Aquatics Masters Swimming… For More Info For more information about Ford Aquatics Masters Swimming in Tucson, AZ visit the website.  www.FordAquatics.com Ford Aquatics […]

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Seller Closing Cost… What are closing cost and how much will the closing cost be?

Seller Closing Cost… What are closing cost and how much will the closing cost be?

WHAT ARE SELLER CLOSING COSTS? Closing costs are fees associated with your home sale that are paid at the closing of a real estate transaction. The closing costs are listed on the closing statement that the escrow company provides. Closing costs are negotiable between buyer and seller. A good agent can navigate to reduce the […]

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$500 OFF CLOSING COSTS!

$500 OFF CLOSING COSTS!

Save Money… SAVE MONEY ON YOUR CLOSING COSTS WHEN BUYING OR SELLING A HOME IN TUCSON! When buying or selling a home in Tucson you will have closing costs. These closing cost can add up.  If you use eXp Realty and the Tyler Ford Real Estate Team in Tucson, AZ we will pay $500 towards […]

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Buyer Closing Cost… What are closing cost and how much will the closing cost be?

Buyer Closing Cost… What are closing cost and how much will the closing cost be?

WHAT ARE BUYER CLOSING COSTS? To start with, closing costs are fees associated with your home purchase that are paid at the closing of a real estate transaction. The closing costs are listed on the closing statement that the escrow company provides. Closing costs are negotiable between buyer and seller. A good agent can navigate […]

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eXp Realty Featured on KGUN 9 The Morning Blend

eXp Realty Featured on KGUN 9 The Morning Blend

Tucson KGUN 9… https://youtu.be/X_tK95m2oZQ Today I was a guest on Tucson’s KGUN 9 News… The Morning Blend. The Morning Blend is hosted by Alex Steiniger and Heather Rowe which is on the video above.  Thanks KGUN 9 for having me! The link to the interview on KGUN 9: CLICK HERE eXp Realty Executive Office Suite […]

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eXp Realty…. It’s Just MATH and a bunch of other things!

eXp Realty…. It’s Just MATH and a bunch of other things!

Why is eXp Realty the Fastest Growing Real Estate Company? Profit Sharing Agents are shareholders FREE KvCore IDX for lead generation Take gross commission and buy eXp stock at a discount to the market It’s just MATH … eXp Realty is far more than just a commission check Moving TRUCK for our eXp Realty agents […]

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Tucson Housing Market Report July 2019

Tucson Housing Market Report July 2019

Sellers Getting 98.12% Of Their List Price in July 2019 Highlights of Tucson’s Residential Housing Market Report for July 2019 Watch the Video Below https://youtu.be/IBTALTRQfU0 Each month the Tucson Association of Realtors® Multiple Listing Service comes out with Tucson’s monthly housing report. The numbers are out for the Tucson residential housing market report for July 2019. […]

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What can a nearby Trader Joe’s or Whole Foods do for your Tucson home value?

What can a nearby Trader Joe’s or Whole Foods do for your Tucson home value?

Keep in mind this study was not done in Arizona because we don’t have ALDI grocery stores. But my guess the results would be very similar. I would throw the Starbucks Effect into this study. I also think that Whole Foods currently would have a bigger impact on Tucson home values compared to Trader Joe’s […]

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Things NOT To Do When Buying a Home

Things NOT To Do When Buying a Home

If you are buying a home and getting a mortgage there are some definite things NOT to do! Things NOT to do leading up to buying a home and especially once your offer has been accepted by the seller and you are under contract. The DO NOT’S below seem to be common sense but some […]

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Tucson Housing Market Report June 2019

Tucson Housing Market Report June 2019

Sellers Getting Almost 100% Of Their Asking Price in June! Highlights of Tucson’s Residential Housing Market for June 2019:   *** Watch the video below *** Each month the Tucson Association of Realtors® Multiple Listing Service comes out with Tucson’s monthly housing report. The numbers are out for the Tucson residential housing market report for […]

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Tucson News KVOA Channel 4 – Tucson Real Estate On The Rise

Tucson News KVOA Channel 4 – Tucson Real Estate On The Rise

TUCSON – It may be heating up outside but things are also heating up in the Tucson real estate market. News 4 Tucson’s Nick VinZant has more from the TEKNET Center in the video below: Check out the Tucson May 2019 Market Report  

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Tucson Housing Market Report May 2019

Tucson Housing Market Report May 2019

May 2019 Saw Best Numbers in Over 10 Years Highlights of Tucson’s Residential Housing Market for May 2019:   *** Watch the video below *** Each month the Tucson Association of Realtors® Multiple Listing Service comes out with Tucson’s monthly housing report. The numbers are out for the Tucson residential housing market report for May […]

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Tucson Homes For Sale $100K or Less

Tucson Homes For Sale $100K or Less

It is amazing how far the housing market has come since the real estate meltdown in 2007. If you were to have searched for Tucson homes for sale at a sales price of $100,000 or less during the downturn and slow recovery period from about 2007 to 2015 there would have been tons of homes […]

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Tucson Housing Market Report April 2019

Tucson Housing Market Report April 2019

Highlights of Tucson’s Residential Housing Market for April 2019:   *** Watch the video below *** Each month the Tucson Association of Realtors® Multiple Listing Service comes out with Tucson’s monthly housing report. The numbers are out for the Tucson residential housing market report for April 2019. In April 2019, the Tucson housing market inventory […]

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U.S. Overall Delinquency and Foreclosure Rates Lowest in 20 Years!

U.S. Overall Delinquency and Foreclosure Rates Lowest in 20 Years!

U.S. FORECLOSURE RATES LOWEST IN 20 YEARS! The nation’s overall delinquency rate was 4 percent. No state logged an annual gain in its serious delinquency or foreclosure rate; only North Dakota posted a gain in the overall delinquency rate. In January 2019, 4 percent of home mortgages were in some stage of delinquency[1], down from […]

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Tucson Housing Market Report March 2019

Tucson Housing Market Report March 2019

Highlights of Tucson’s Residential Housing Market for March 2019:   *** Watch the video below *** Each month the Tucson Association of Realtors® Multiple Listing Service comes out with Tucson’s monthly housing report. The numbers are out for the Tucson residential housing market report for March 2019. In March 2019, the Tucson housing market inventory […]

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How to Run the Numbers For Rental Properties – Napkin Analysis

How to Run the Numbers For Rental Properties – Napkin Analysis

Rental properties bought at the right price and in the right location are incredible vehicles to take you to financial independence. Overpaying for a rental property and or buying in the wrong location may not work out so well. There are tons of benefits of owning rental properties. The info below will help you understand […]

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Top 5 Road Bike Rides in Tucson, Arizona

Top 5 Road Bike Rides in Tucson, Arizona

Hi, my name is Tyler Ford. Let me introduce myself. I am known in Tucson as Tucson’s cycling real estate agent. I am an Arizona native and an avid cyclist and triathlete. I have been a passionate cyclist for 30+ years, I “live to ride” Tucson’s Saturday Shootouts. The Shootout is one of the best […]

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Tucson Housing Market Report February 2019

Tucson Housing Market Report February 2019

Highlights of Tucson’s Residential Housing Market for February 2019:   *** Watch the video below *** Each month the Tucson Association of Realtors® Multiple Listing Service comes out with Tucson’s monthly housing report. The numbers are out for the Tucson residential housing market report for February 2019. In February 2019, the Tucson housing market inventory […]

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Top 10 Things to Repair Before Selling a House in Tucson

Top 10 Things to Repair Before Selling a House in Tucson

Wondering what to repair before selling your house in Tucson? No doubt you have a list of items that need repairs, replacement, or renovation. Most home buyers expect a move-in ready house that doesn’t demand additional money. Making the “wrong repairs” can result in selling for less, slower, and even taking a loss on the […]

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Selling Your Tucson Home Through Offerpad VS Real Estate Agent… What is best?

Selling Your Tucson Home Through Offerpad VS Real Estate Agent… What is best?

Selling Your  Tucson Home through Offerpad VS Real Estate Agent Offerpad has recently opened up the Tucson market and it is important to understand what you will trade for speed and convenience for a discounted sales price and less money in your pocket. There are reasons homeowners would want to sell a property through Offerpad. The […]

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Tucson Housing Market Report January 2019

Tucson Housing Market Report January 2019

Highlights of Tucson’s Residential Housing Market for January 2019:   *** Watch the video below *** Each month the Tucson Association of Realtors® Multiple Listing Service comes out with Tucson’s monthly housing report. The numbers are out for the Tucson residential housing market report for January 2019. In January 2019, the Tucson housing market inventory levels […]

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Selling Your Tucson Home Through Opendoor VS Realtor… What is best?

Selling Your Tucson Home Through Opendoor VS Realtor… What is best?

Selling Your Home through Opendoor VS Realtor Opendoor has recently opened up the Tucson market and it is important to understand what you will trade for speed and convenience for a discounted sales price and less money in your pocket. There are reasons homeowners would want to sell a property through Opendoor. The main reason someone would want to […]

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Video Footage: Cyclist Crashes Into Deer on Mt. Lemmon in Tucson AZ

Video Footage: Cyclist Crashes Into Deer on Mt. Lemmon in Tucson AZ

Check Out The Video Below of Cyclist T-Boning a Deer While Descending Down Mt Lemmon Being an avid cyclist and riding up and down Mt Lemmon in Tucson, Arizona so many times for the last 30 years I am so thankful I have never crashed into a deer. When descending down Mt Lemmon on a bike cyclists […]

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eXp Realty Selfie Contest… Win $250 Visa Gift Card!

eXp Realty Selfie Contest… Win $250 Visa Gift Card!

Hey Tucson… Who wants to win a $250 prepaid Visa Card?

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Tucson Housing Market Report December 2018

Tucson Housing Market Report December 2018

Highlights of Tucson’s Residential Housing Market for December 2018:   *** Watch the video below *** Photo Credit: Dawn Hansen Each month the Tucson Association of Realtors® Multiple Listing Service comes out with Tucson’s monthly housing report. The numbers are out for the Tucson residential housing market report for December 2018. In December 2018, the Tucson housing […]

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Tyler Ford #4 of the Top 20 Tucson Real Estate Agents on Social Media 2018

Tyler Ford #4 of the Top 20 Tucson Real Estate Agents on Social Media 2018

Social media has always been a moving target for me. I have struggled with social media as to whether it is the best use of my time.  I have been careful to not to get sucked into the rabbit hole of social media as something that is a time vampire and takes away from production […]

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Tucson Brush & Bulky Pick Up Dates For Neighborhoods

Tucson Brush & Bulky Pick Up Dates For Neighborhoods

The City of Tucson has an awesome service called Brush & Bulky where if you bring items to your curb they will pick up and haul off. Neighborhoods are set up by area and each area has a Bush & Bulky pick up twice a year every 6 months. We use the City of Tucson […]

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Tucson Housing Market Report November 2018

Tucson Housing Market Report November 2018

Highlights of Tucson’s Residential Housing Market for November 2018:   *** Watch the video below *** Each month the Tucson Association of Realtors® Multiple Listing Service comes out with Tucson’s monthly housing report. The numbers are out for the Tucson residential housing market report for November 2018. In November 2018, the Tucson housing market inventory levels […]

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Tucson, AZ Rent Index Annual Appreciation

Tucson, AZ Rent Index Annual Appreciation

As Tucson, AZ home values and mortgage rates have risen since the housing meltdown in 2007 and 2008 rental rates have increased. This appreciation in rental rates for Tucson is due in part to the increase of housing homeownership affordability. For those that did not buy when home prices where at their lows during the downturn or […]

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Tucson Housing Market Report October 2018

Tucson Housing Market Report October 2018

Highlights of Tucson’s Residential Housing Market for October 2018:   *** Watch the video below *** Each month the Tucson Association of Realtors® Multiple Listing Service comes out with Tucson’s monthly housing report. The numbers are out for the Tucson residential housing market report for October 2018. In October 2018, the Tucson housing market inventory levels increased […]

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10 Reasons To Buy a House When Your’re Young [INFOGRAPHIC]

10 Reasons To Buy a House When Your’re Young [INFOGRAPHIC]

INFOGRAPHIC There are many reasons and benefits to buy a home especially when you are in your younger years if done when you are financially ready. If you are in your 20’s or early 30’s and are considering home ownership it is a good idea to reach out to a real estate agent that has your best […]

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Buying a Home? Do You Know the Lingo? [INFOGRAPHIC]

Buying a Home? Do You Know the Lingo? [INFOGRAPHIC]

Some Highlights: Buying a home can be intimidating if you are not familiar with the terms used during the process. To start you on your path with confidence, we have compiled a list of some of the most common terms used when buying a home. The best way to ensure that your home-buying process is […]

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Tucson Housing Market Report September 2018

Tucson Housing Market Report September 2018

Highlights of Tucson’s Residential Housing Market for September 2018:   *** Watch the video below *** Each month the Tucson Association of Realtors® Multiple Listing Service comes out with Tucson’s monthly housing report. The numbers are out for the Tucson residential housing market report for September 2018. In September 2018, the Tucson housing market inventory levels increased. […]

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Hiking Grand Canyon Rim to Rim in One Day

Hiking Grand Canyon Rim to Rim in One Day

Pictured above Tyler and Mimi Ford decending down the South Kaibab Trail in the Grand Canyon As of this post, we have hiked and or run the Grand Canyon Rim to Rim going down the South Kaibab Trail and up the Bright Angel Trail in one day 12 times and it never gets old. It all […]

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Are We About to Enter a Buyers’ Market?

Are We About to Enter a Buyers’ Market?

Home sales are below last year’s levels, home values are appreciating at a slower pace, and there are reports showing purchasing demand softening. This has some thinking we may be entering a buyers’ market after sellers have had the upper hand for the past several years. Is this really happening? The market has definitely softened. […]

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2 Factors to Watch in Today’s Tucson Real Estate Market Whether Buying or Selling

2 Factors to Watch in Today’s Tucson Real Estate Market Whether Buying or Selling

When it comes to buying or selling a home there are many factors you should consider. Where you want to live, why you want to buy or sell, and who will help you along your journey are just some of those factors. When it comes to today’s real estate market, though, the top two factors […]

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Should I Buy Now? Or Wait Until Next Year?

Should I Buy Now? Or Wait Until Next Year?

Some Highlights: The cost of waiting to buy is defined as the additional funds it would take to buy a home if prices & interest rates were to increase over a period of time. Freddie Mac predicts interest rates to rise to 5.2% by the third quarter of 2019. CoreLogic predicts home prices to appreciate by 5.1% […]

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Tucson Housing Market Report August 2018

Tucson Housing Market Report August 2018

Highlights of Tucson’s Residential Housing Market for August 2018:   *** Watch the video below *** Each month the Tucson Association of Realtors® Multiple Listing Service comes out with Tucson’s monthly housing report. The numbers are out for the Tucson residential housing market report for August 2018. In August 2018, the Tucson housing market inventory levels continue […]

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eXp Realty Tucson… FREE Moving Van

eXp Realty Tucson… FREE Moving Van

BUY OR SELL A HOME WITH EXP REALTY IN TUCSON… USE OUR MOVING VAN FOR FREE! Use eXp Realty, The Kolb Executive Group, in Tucson to Buy or Sell a Home and you can use our moving truck for FREE! Are you thinking about buying or selling a home in Tucson, Arizona? Well now is […]

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Tucson Housing Market: Gigantic Difference Between 2008 and 2018

Tucson Housing Market: Gigantic Difference Between 2008 and 2018

Some are attempting to compare the current housing market to the market leading up to the “boom and bust” that we experienced a decade ago. They look at price appreciation and conclude that we are on a similar trajectory, speeding toward another housing crisis. However, there is a major difference between the two markets. Last […]

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Tucson Housing Market Report July 2018

Tucson Housing Market Report July 2018

Highlights of Tucson’s Residential Housing Market for July 2018:   *** Watch the video below *** Each month the Tucson Association of Realtors® Multiple Listing Service comes out with Tucson’s monthly housing report. The numbers are out for the Tucson residential housing market report for July 2018. In July 2018, the Tucson housing market inventory levels […]

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Real Estate Best Investment for 5 Years Running!

Real Estate Best Investment for 5 Years Running!

Americans rank real estate best investment for 5 years running! Here is how the numbers break down according to Gallup. 34% of Americans prefer real estate as the best investment 26% of Americans prefer the stock market as the best investment 17% of Americans prefer gold as the best investment 15% of Americans prefer savings account as the […]

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Real Estate Agents… Got Stock?

Real Estate Agents… Got Stock?

Hey Real Estate Agents… got stock? You could be getting shares of eXp Realty stock (EXPI) for every real estate deal you close.  Take 5 Minutes Out Of Your Day To Watch the Video Below… It Could Change Your Real Estate Business! Want to learn more about eXp Realty? CLICK ON THE BANNER BELOW.

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Tucson Housing Market Update June 2018

Tucson Housing Market Update June 2018

Highlights of Tucson’s Residential Housing Market for June 2018:   *** Watch the video below *** Each month the Tucson Association of Realtors® Multiple Listing Service comes out with Tucson’s monthly housing report. The numbers are out for the Tucson residential housing market report for June 2018. In June 2018, the Tucson housing market inventory levels […]

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Top 13 Rental Property Tax Deductions

Top 13 Rental Property Tax Deductions

I recently did a blog post 6 Reason To Buy Rental Property in Tucson and 1 of the 6 reasons to invest in rental income property is for tax reasons. There are tons of tax advantages by owning rental income properties. Check out the infographic below. Top 13 Rental Property Tax Deductions Top 13 Rental […]

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6 Biggest Home Seller Mistakes

6 Biggest Home Seller Mistakes

After 25 years in real estate time and time again I see the same mistakes made by sellers that either prevent a seller from getting more for their home or killing a deal over a minimal cost. Below are the 6 biggest mistakes sellers make when selling a home that we can all learn from. […]

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Tucson Arizona Housing Market Update May 2018

Tucson Arizona Housing Market Update May 2018

Highlights of Tucson’s Residential Housing Market for May 2018:   *** Watch the video below *** Each month the Tucson Association of Realtors® Multiple Listing Service comes out with Tucson’s monthly housing report. The numbers are out for the Tucson residential housing market report for May 2018. In May 2018, the Tucson housing market continues to […]

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6 Reasons To Buy a Rental Property in Tucson, AZ

6 Reasons To Buy a Rental Property in Tucson, AZ

There are many reasons to buy rental income properties in Tucson as an investment. I have owned residential rental income properties since my mid 20’s and it has proven time-and-time again over the last 30+ years to be a great investment. BENEFITS TO BUYING RENTAL PROPERTIES # 1 CASH FLOW One big benefit of owning rental […]

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For Sale By Owner In Tucson vs. Listing With A Local Real Estate Agent

For Sale By Owner In Tucson vs. Listing With A Local Real Estate Agent

3 Way Tucson Real Estate Agents are better than “For Sale by Owner”   #1: SELLING PRICE Homeowners that use a real estate agent sell their home for an average of $40,100 more than if they were to sell their home on their own doing a FSBO. The average home sold by a Realtor is […]

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Tucson Arizona Housing Market Update April 2018

Tucson Arizona Housing Market Update April 2018

Highlights of Tucson’s Residential Housing Market for April 2018:   *** Watch the video below *** Each month the Tucson Association of Realtors® Multiple Listing Service comes out with Tucson’s monthly housing report. The numbers are out for the Tucson residential housing market report for April 2018. In April 2018, the Tucson housing market showed signs […]

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eXp Realty Offers Kunversion IDX Lead Gen Platform for FREE!

eXp Realty Offers Kunversion IDX Lead Gen Platform for FREE!

Attention Real Estate Agents… Learn How to Close 1 to 3 Deals a Month! It is getting harder and harder for the real estate agents to compete with the larger real estate teams due to the cost of various lead generation products. For the newest agent just getting into real estate, they can’t afford things […]

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Real Estate Tips to Selling Your House Fast

Real Estate Tips to Selling Your House Fast

The real-estate market is competitive and to sell a Tucson house fast for top dollar there are certain things you can do to assure selling your house in a timely manner. If you have decided to sell your home put your house, then it could be a sad and painful experience seeing it remain unsold […]

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Tucson Arizona Housing Market Update March 2018

Tucson Arizona Housing Market Update March 2018

Highlights of Tucson’s Residential Housing Market for March 2018:   *** Watch the video below *** Each month the Tucson Association of Realtors® Multiple Listing Service comes out with Tucson’s monthly housing report. The numbers are out for the Tucson residential housing market report for March 2018. In March 2018, the Tucson housing market showed signs of […]

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