Highlights of Tucson’s Residential Housing Market for July 2018: *** Watch the video below *** [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3vbIjmTtxD8[/embedyt] Each month the Tucson Association of Realtors® Multiple Listing Service comes out with Tucson’s monthly housing report. The
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
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Highlights of Tucson’s Residential Housing Market for June 2018: *** Watch the video below *** [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-p-hTpI8o9I[/embedyt] Each month the Tucson Association of Realtors® Multiple Listing Service comes out with Tucson’s monthly housing report. The
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
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
Highlights of Tucson’s Residential Housing Market for May 2018: *** Watch the video below *** [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T4kirurTTlM[/embedyt] Each month the Tucson Association of Realtors® Multiple Listing Service comes out with Tucson’s monthly housing report. The
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+
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
Highlights of Tucson’s Residential Housing Market for April 2018: *** Watch the video below *** [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D3zB4BQH39s[/embedyt] Each month the Tucson Association of Realtors® Multiple Listing Service comes out with Tucson’s monthly housing report. The
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
Highlights of Tucson’s Residential Housing Market for March 2018: *** Watch the video below *** [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=teQvLfeBOBs[/embedyt] Each month the Tucson Association of Realtors® Multiple Listing Service comes out with Tucson’s monthly housing report. The numbers
Put the home on the market near the UofA in Tucson, Arizona and had the property under contract in 4 days with a cash buyer. Had the home closed and money in the seller’s hands in
From time-to-time, I work and help clients that are facing foreclosure in Tucson. I help them avoid foreclosure by keeping their home or selling their home pre-foreclosure to avoid having a foreclosure on their record. Let’s
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I have been investing in residential single-family rental homes and multi-family rental properties for 25+ years and have made lots of mistakes over the years. Through those mistakes, I have learned how to have the best
Highlights of Tucson’s Residential Housing Market for February 2018: *** Watch the video below *** [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7WhgSIHPG2o[/embedyt] Each month the Tucson Association of Realtors® Multiple Listing Service comes out with Tucson’s monthly housing report. The
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 and have been careful to not get sucked
There are tons of wonderful benefits of home ownership. Below are 6 benefits of home ownership. BENEFIT of HOME OWNERSHIP #1: HAPPINESS The feeling of owning your own home is unmatched. You can fix it up,
Selling a home can be a simple process if you have a real estate professional guiding your steps along the way. We can get your Tucson home sold fast and for top dollar. Professional photos are key to
Highlights of Tucson’s Residential Housing Market for January 2018: *** Watch the video below *** [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YgtHpXUV2so[/embedyt] Each month the Tucson Association of Realtors® Multiple Listing Service comes out with Tucson’s monthly housing report. The
Highlights of Tucson’s Residential Housing Market for December 2017: *** Watch the video below *** [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tJhQuQ4sVPY[/embedyt] Each month the Tucson Association of Realtors® Multiple Listing Service comes out with Tucson’s monthly housing report. The
Lawmakers in the House and Senate passed tax reform legislation today, paving the way for the bill to go to President Donald Trump for his signature. The President has said he intends to sign the
There are many benefits to homeownership in Tucson, Arizona. One of the top benefits is protecting yourself from rising rents, by locking in your housing cost for the life of your mortgage. Don’t Become Trapped
Pictured above Tyler Ford, Tucson cycling Realtor, @ Down to Dusk Arizona 2017 As December rolls around in Arizona, we are so lucky as most other states across the country are cold snowy. Not many
Highlights of Tucson’s Residential Housing Market for November 2017: *** Watch the video below *** [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M6tzOf9w8NE[/embedyt] Each month the Tucson Association of Realtors® Multiple Listing Service comes out with Tucson’s monthly housing report. The
Whenever I represent a client who is either selling a house our buying a house a report card is mailed out to my clients by our customer care team. Getting feedback from clients I serve is
Highlights of Tucson’s Residential Housing Market for October 2017: 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
Pima County and the City of Tucson have been hard at work putting in tons and tons of paths along the washes of Tucson, AZ called The Loop. Being an avid cyclist and growing
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A long career in real estate has taught me about the amazing opportunities that exist in real estate investing. I have always said that investing in real estate is a time-tested investment strategy. It worked
Are you contemplating buying a home? If interest rates rising and home values increase what is the impact it could have on a house purchase in Tucson, AZ? What to buy a home can cost
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 2017. In August 2017, the Tucson
Highlights of Tucson’s Residential Housing Market for July 2017: *** 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
The price of any item is determined by the supply of that item, as well as the market demand. The National Association of REALTORS (NAR) surveys “over 50,000 real estate practitioners about their expectations for home sales, prices and market
WHY EVERY PERSON BUYING A HOME SHOULD GET A HOME WARRANTY If you are buying a home there are so many benefits as to why you want to get a home warranty. Or if you
Recently there has been a lot of talk about home prices and if they are accelerating too quickly. As we mentioned before, in some areas of the country, seller supply (homes for sale) cannot keep up
Highlights of Tucson’s Residential Housing Market for JUNE 2017: *** 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
Recently, Freddie Mac reported on the benefits of home ownership. According to their report, here are the five benefits that “should be at the top of everyone’s list.” ONE: Home ownership can help you build equity over time. TWO:
For highlights of Tucson’s residential housing market for MAY 2017: *** watch the video below *** Each month the Tucson Association of Realtors® Multiple Listing Service comes out with Tucson’s monthly
When buying a home in Tucson, Arizona consider the impact interest rates have on the affordability of homeownership. In 1985 interest rates were at 12.22%… to keep you mortgage payment below $1,000 a month you
The residential housing market has been hot in Tucson, Arizona. Home sales have bounced back solidly and are now at their fourth highest pace over the past year. Demand has remained strong throughout spring as many real
It is no fun to buy a home and have a big chunk of your income go to your monthly mortgage payment. When buying a home in Tucson, AZ think about making some sacrifices to
As you know, the Tucson real estate market has had some big up and down swings. So why not take advantage of Tucson real estate opportunities with your IRA and set up a self directed
You’ve probably heard the horror stories about people who buy a property for investment purposes, and then that property turns out to be a huge money pit rather than a money-making asset. It can certainly
If you are debating listing your Tucson, AZ house for sale this year, here is the #1 reason not to wait! Buyer Demand Continues to Outpace the Supply of Homes for Sale The National Association
I recently had one of my listings get broken into and realized how lucky I was to have Danny Abbot of Bella Window and Door on my team of vendors that I work with. Also
If you are a millennial in Tucson, Arizona and interested in home ownership reading the guide below about buying a home is worth the read. The Millennial Generation is the largest generation in United States
For highlights of Tucson’s residential real estate market for April 2017: *** watch the video below *** Each month the Tucson Association of Realtors® Multiple Listing Service comes out with Tucson’s
Every year, Gallup surveys Americans to determine their choice for the best long-term investment. Respondents are given a choice between real estate, stocks/mutual funds, gold, savings accounts/CDs, or bonds. For the fourth year in a
Some Highlights: The “Cost of Waiting to Buy” is defined as the additional funds it would take to buy a home if prices and interest rates were to increase over a period of time. Freddie
[wp_mapbox_gl_js map_id=”8067″] I recently bought a town home in desirable Casa Real which is located near Speedway and Pantano. The town home was is need of a full remodel. We gutted the entire town
The National Association of Realtors recently released a study titled ‘Social Benefits of Homeownership and Stable Housing.’ The study confirmed a long-standing belief of most Americans: “Owning a home embodies the promise of individual autonomy
There are some experts questioning whether the current pace of residential home sales is maintainable. Are too many people buying homes like in 2004-2006? Are we headed for another housing crisis? Actually, if we look
This time of year, many people eagerly check their mailboxes looking for their tax return check from the IRS. But, what do most people plan to do with the money? GO Banking Rates recently surveyed
Many Americans got some depressing news last week; either their tax return was not as large as they had hoped or, in some cases, they were told they owed additional money to either the Federal
For highlights of Tucson’s residential real estate market for March 2017: *** watch the video below *** Each month the Tucson Association of Realtors® Multiple Listing Service comes out with Tucson’s monthly housing report. The
Waiting To Buy A Home In Tucson, Arizona Could Cost You Money! Some Highlights: The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) recently released their latest Quarterly Home Price Index report. In the report, home prices are compared both regionally and
CoreLogic recently released a report entitled, United States Residential Foreclosure Crisis: 10 Years Later, in which they examined the years leading up to the crisis all the way through to present day. With a peak
TUCSON ARIZONA HOUSING MARKET FEB 2017 SNAPSHOT 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 real
Every homeowner wants to make sure they get the best price when selling their home. But how do you guarantee that you receive maximum value for your house? Here are two keys to ensuring you
The National Association of Realtors (NAR) keeps historical data on many aspects of homeownership. One of the data points that has changed dramatically is the median tenure of a family in a home. As the graph 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 real estate market report for January 2017. In January 2017,
Recently there has been a lot of talk about home prices and if they are accelerating too quickly. As we mentioned before, in some areas of the country, seller supply (homes for sale) cannot keep
Some Highlights: Realtor.com recently shared “5 Habits to Start Now If You Hope to Buy a Home in 2017.” Setting up an automatic savings plan that saves a small amount of every check is one
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 real estate market report for December 2016. In December 2016,
Last week, CNBC ran an article quoting self-made millionaire David Bach explaining that not purchasing a home is “the single biggest mistake millennials are making” because buying real estate is “an escalator to wealth.” Bach
As we are about to bring in the New Year, families across the country will be deciding if this is the year that they will sell their current house and move into their dream home.
Every three years, the Federal Reserve conducts a Survey of Consumer Finances in which they collect data across all economic and social groups. The latest survey, which includes data from 2010-2013, reports that a homeowner’s
Good news for the Arizona housing market for 2017! Phoenix is projected as the number one housing market in 2017 and Tucson as ninth housing market for 2017 according to Realtor.com’s forecasters. To view the
Some Highlights: Your monthly housing cost is directly tied to the price of the home you purchase and the interest rate you secure for your mortgage. Over the last 30 years, interest rates have fluctuated
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 real estate market report for November 2016. In November 2016, the
According to Freddie Mac’s latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey, the 30-year fixed rate mortgage interest rate jumped up to 3.94% last week. Interest rates had been hovering around 3.5% since June, and many are wondering
When it comes to buying a home, whether it is your first time or your fifth, it is always important to know all the facts. With the large number of mortgage programs available that allow
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 real estate market report for October 2016. In October 2016,
One of the many benefits of living in Tucson, Arizona is having the Grand Canyon in our backyard. If you live in Arizona or are going to be visiting the state seeing the Grand Canyon
The National Association of Realtors (NAR) keeps historic data on many aspects of homeownership. One of the data points that has changed dramatically is the median tenure of a family in a home. As the
There has been a lot of talk about the falling homeownership rate in the United States. In December 2004, the homeownership rate reached an all-time high of 69.4%, while the current rate is 62.9%. When
Sales of distressed properties hit new low pushing inventory levels down and prices up! The National Association of Realtors (NAR) recently released their latest Existing Home Sales Report revealing that distressed property sales accounted for
Are you a real estate investor looking for a Tucson investor friendly Realtor? Hi, my name is Tyler Ford, I am a Tucson investor friendly Realtor that specializes in working with other fellow investors looking
Some Highlights: Distressed property sales fell to its lowest number since NAR began tracking it in 2008. As you can see, with less distressed properties, sales are up in all price ranges except the $0
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 real estate market report September 2016. The big challenge for
Just sold this Tucson home pictured above in 1 day for $4,000 over the list price. Recently wrote an article, on the link below, about what it takes to get a home sold fast for
Mortgage rates have a huge impact on the housing market and the affordability of home ownership. Mortgage interest rates have remained at all time lows but are predicted to rise in the 1st quarter of
Just SOLD this Tucson home on the northeast side of town in 5 days for full list price! The home had been on the market for 7 months with NO offers with another agent. One
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 real estate market report August 2016. Check out what home
Arizona home prices are up 8.3% year-over-year! Some Highlights: The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) recently released their latest Quarterly Home Price Index report. In the report, home prices are compared both regionally and by state. Based on the
There is some thinking that the pace of the housing recovery is unsustainable and that we may be heading for another housing bubble. However, Jonathan Smoke, the Chief Economist of realtor.com explains the basic difference
Buyer Inspection Period Whether buying or selling a home the inspection period and the Residential Buyer’s Inspection Notice and Seller’s Response (“Buyer’s Inspection Notice” or BNSR) often creates lots of confusion. The “Buyer’s Inspection Notice” is a 1
The Arizona Department of Housing (ADOH), acting with the Arizona Home Foreclosure Prevention Funding Corporation (AHFPFC), is providing down payment assistance (DPA) to qualified homebuyers purchasing a primary residence in 17 targeted municipalities in Arizona.
There are some industry pundits claiming that residential home values have risen too quickly and that current levels are on the verge of another housing bubble. It is easy to see how this thinking has
Some industry pundits are saying that the housing market may be heading for a slowdown. One of the data points they use is the falling numbers of the Housing Affordability Index, as reported by the National
Many Tucson home buyers may not know their mortgage options when buying a home. The down payment may be less than you think although saving for a bigger down payment of 20% or more is
Have you ever been flipping through the channels, only to find yourself glued to the couch in an HGTV ‘show hole’*? We’ve all been there… watching entire seasons of “Love it or List it,” “Fixer
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 real estate market report July 2016. Check out what home
Some Highlights: Interest rates have come a long way in the last 30 years. The interest rate you secure directly impacts your monthly payment and the amount of house that you can afford if you
If you are debating purchasing a home in Tucson, AZ right now, you are probably getting a lot of advice. Though your friends and family will have your best interest at heart, they may not
Just over a month ago, the United Kingdom decided to withdraw from the European Union in a decision commonly known as Brexit. At that time there was a lot of speculation on how that decision
Every three years, the Federal Reserve conducts a Survey of Consumer Finances in which they collect data across all economic and social groups. The latest survey, which includes data from 2010-2013, reports that a homeowner’s net worth is 36
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