THIS MAY SURPRISE YOU! Although the Tucson housing market has been doing well there is a segment of the market that is still struggling. Tucson needs to bring in higher paying jobs to support higher priced
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 June 2016. Check out what home
Whether you are considering the purchase of your first Tucson, AZ home or trading up to the home your family frequently fantasizes about, there are three crucial questions you must know the answer to: What
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 May 2016. Check out what home
There are many Tucson first time home buyers sitting on the sidelines trying to decide if they should purchase a home or sign a rental lease. Some might wonder if it makes sense to purchase
Yesterday, The Arizona Daily Star had an article about the economic optimism is in the air for the Tucson, AZ economy. We were pleasantly surprised that, on the same day, the Wall Street Journal decided to
Every four years people question what effect the Presidential election might have on the national housing market. Let’s take a look at what is currently taking place. The New York Times ran an article earlier
Above is what the finished Kolb Road Bridge is going to look like The Kolb Road to Sabino Canyon bridge connection construction is well underway and the City of Tucson has made lots of progress
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Now is a good time to buy a home in Tucson, AZ while mortgage rates remain at historic lows! The latest report from Freddie Mac shows that the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 3.61% last week,
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THIS MAY SURPRISE YOU! Although the Tucson housing market has been doing well there is a segment of the market that is still struggling. Tucson needs to bring in higher paying jobs to support higher priced
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 April 2016. Check out what home
With home prices expected to appreciate by over 5% this year, some are beginning to worry about a new housing bubble forming. Warren Buffet addressed this issue last week in an article by Fortune Magazine.
Three years ago, John Paulson gave a keynote address at the CNBC/Institutional Investor Conference. In his speech, he told those in attendance that he believes housing will continue its strong recovery for the next 4
Some Highlights: 2015 marks the first year-over-year increase in investment home sales since 2011. 62% of all investment homes purchased were single family homes. The South saw the highest percentage of investment home sales (39%)
The National Association of Realtors recently released their 2016 Investment and Vacation Home Buyers Survey. The survey revealed many characteristics of both vacation home purchasers and investors. Today, we want to concentrate on the investor
The National Association of Realtors (NAR) recently released their latest Existing Home Sales Report, which revealed that homes were on the market for an average of 47 days in March. This is a decrease from
A survey by Ipsos found that the American public is still somewhat confused about what is actually necessary to qualify for a home mortgage loan in today’s housing market. The study pointed out two major misconceptions that
In today’s market, where demand is outpacing supply in many regions of the country, pricing a house is one of the biggest challenges real estate professionals face. Sellers often want to price their home higher
Home values continue to climb in Tucson, AZ and are projected to increase by about 5% over the next twelve months. That is great news for anyone who owns a home. However, it could present
Last week, the inaugural “Home Buyer Insights Report” was released by the Bank of America. The report revealed the reasons why consumers purchase homes and what their feelings are regarding home ownership. Consumer Lending Executive,
INVESTOR FIX UP SPECIAL SOLD IN 1 DAY! Congratulations to my client on the sale of their investment property. I was able to negotiate the purchase of an investment fix up home well below market
TUCSON RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE MARKET REPORT MARCH 2016 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
Sell Your Tucson Home In 90 Days Guarantee! Dear Tucson Homeowner, Have you thought of selling your home? Home inventories in Tucson, Arizona are at a low right now. Now is a great time to sell!
Don’t Wait! Move Up To Your Dream Tucson Home Now! Now that the housing market has stabilized in Tucson, AZ, more and more homeowners are considering moving up to the home they have always dreamed
Tucson Real Estate: 2016 Will Be the Best Year in a Decade The Tucson real estate market is off to a great start for 2016! The Tucson housing market is shaping up to be a
Past, Present & Future Home Values In CoreLogic’s latest Home Price Index, they revealed home appreciation in three categories: percentage appreciation over the last year, over the last month, and projected appreciation over the next
Further Proof This Isn’t a Housing Bubble Two weeks ago, we posted a blog which explained that current increases in home prices were the result of the well-known concept of supply & demand and should
3 Charts That Scream ‘List Your Tucson Home Today’ In school we all learned the Theory of Supply and Demand. When the demand for an item is greater than the supply of that item, the
What If I Wait Until Next Year To Buy A Home in Tucson? As a seller, you will be most concerned about ‘short term price’ – where home values are headed over the next six
TUCSON RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE MARKET REPORT FEBRUARY 2016 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
Yes, Home Prices Are Rising in Tucson. No, a New Housing Bubble is NOT Forming We recently reported that home prices are continuing to rise across most of the nation. This has created concern in
Housing Market To “Spring Forward” This Year Just like our clocks this weekend in the majority of the country, the housing market will soon “spring forward!” Similar to tension in a spring, the lack of
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Home Prices Up 5.76% Across The Country! Arizona home prices up 8.7%. Now is a great time to buy a home in Tucson, Arizona before prices continue to go up and interest rates increase.
How To Get The Most Money When Selling Your Tucson House Every Tucson homeowner wants to make sure they maximize their financial reward when selling their home. But how do you guarantee that you receive
Low Inventory Causes Home Prices to Accelerate The National Association of Realtors (NAR) released their latest Quarterly Metro Home Price report earlier this month. The report revealed that home prices are not only continuing to
Thinking of Buying A Home? What Are You Waiting For? With spring right around the corner, you may be wondering if you should wait to enter the housing market. Here are four great reasons to
Future Home Values: Where Do The Experts Think They Are Headed? Today, many real estate conversations center on housing prices and where they may be headed. That is why we like the Home Price Expectation
Are the Kids Finally Moving Out? During the recession, many young adults graduating from college were forced to move back in with their parents. This caused new household formations to drop dramatically from the long-term
Harvard: Why Owning A Home Makes Sense Financially We have reported many times that the American Dream of homeownership is alive and well in Tucson, AZ! The personal reasons to own differ for each buyer, with many basic similarities.
It is common knowledge that a large number of homes sell during the spring-buying season. For that reason, many homeowners hold off on putting their home on the market until then. The question is whether
Zillow’s Home Analysis Proves Houses Within 1 Mile Of Trader Joe’s Are Worth More According to a recent analysis by Zillow, if you live near a Whole Foods or Trader Joe’s, the value of your
A Million+ Boomerang Buyers about to Enter Housing Market TransUnion recently released the results of a new study titled “The Bubble, the Burst and Now – What Happened to the Consumer?” The study revealed that 1.5 million
Where Are Interest Rates Headed This Year? With interest rates still below 4%, many buyers may be on the fence as to whether to act now and purchase a new home, or wait until next
What Do You Actually Need to Get a Mortgage? Fannie Mae recently released their “What do consumers know about the Mortgage Qualification Criteria?” Study. The study revealed that Americans are misinformed about what is required
Buy a Tucson home now or wait? What will it cost you? Should you buy a home in Tucson, AZ now or wait? Should interest rates increase, which they are predicted to do in 2016,
Zillow recently revealed that the 43 million renter households in the US spent $535 billion on rent in 2015. Aggregate numbers like these often make it difficult to truly assess a situation. For more clarity, we
Why Do Americans Consider Moving? Some Highlights: In a recent Harris Poll, Americans listed “change in climate/weather” as their top reason for wanting to relocate. 41% would move for a better job opportunity. Being closer to
When Is It A Good Time To Rent? NOT Now! People often ask whether or not now is a good time to buy a home. No one ever asks when a good time to rent
Thinking of Buying a Home? 3 Questions Every Buyer Should Answer First If you are debating purchasing a home right now, you are probably getting a lot of advice. Though your friends and family will
TUCSON RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE MARKET REPORT DECEMBER 2015 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
Obstacles to Home-ownership: Perceived or Real? Yesterday, we discussed the belief Americans have in homeownership and their desire to partake in this piece of the American Dream. We also discussed some of the obstacles preventing
Homeownership Still Part of the American Dream The National Association of Realtors (NAR) just released the first edition of their Housing Opportunities and Market Experience Survey (H.O.M.E.). NAR explained that the report covers: “…core topics
Real Estate Shines as an Investment in 2015 A survey by The Joint Center of Housing Studies at Harvard University reveals that when a family is buying a home they consider the financial benefits of
Top Reason to List Your House For Sale Now! If you are debating listing your house for sale this year, here is the #1 reason not to wait! Buyer Demand Continues to Outpace the Supply
Don’t Let Rising Rents Trap You! There are many benefits to homeownership. One of the top ones is being able to protect yourself from rising rents and lock in your housing cost for the life
Building Family Wealth Over The Next 5 Years As the economy continues to improve, more and more Americans are seeing their personal financial situations also improving. Instead of just getting by, many are now beginning
Home Prices: Where Are They Headed Over The Next 5 Years? Today, many real estate conversations center on housing prices and where they may be headed. That is why we like the Home Price Expectation Survey.
At the end of December, in every region of the country, hundreds of homeowners have a tough decision to make. The ‘listing for sale agreement’ on their house is about to expire and they now
Selling Your Tucson House? 5 Reasons You Shouldn’t For Sale By Owner In today’s market, with homes selling quickly in Tucson, AZ and prices rising, some homeowners might consider trying to sell their home on
Foreclosure Inventory Drops In Arizona As Economy Improves Good news for the Arizona real estate market! Only .4% of all homeowners in Arizona are in foreclosure. We are heading into 2016 with the lowest foreclosure
You Will Need to Sell Your Home Twice A recent post on “The Home Story”, a site published by Fannie Mae, explained the difference between the price a seller may get for their home and
Arizona Home Prices: Past, Present & Future CoreLogic released their most current Home Price Index last week. In the report, they revealed home appreciation in three categories: percentage appreciation over the last year, over the last
TUCSON RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE MARKET REPORT NOVEMBER 2015 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
A recent survey by Ipsos found that the American public is still somewhat confused about what is actually necessary to qualify for a home mortgage loan in today’s housing market. The study pointed out two
Prices & Mortgage Rates Going Up in 2016 Home prices and mortgage rates going up in 2016!? The monthly mortgage payment on a home is determined by two elements: the price of the house and
The Residential Rental Market Heading into 2016 Below are quotes from experts as well as industry reports & articles that cover the residential rental market in the U.S. The experts… Zillow Chief Economist Svenja Gudell: “Make
The Impact of Higher Interest Rates Last week, an article in the Washington Post discussed a new ‘threat’ homebuyers will soon be facing: higher mortgage rates. The article revealed: “The Mortgage Bankers Association expects that rates
Rent vs. Buy: Either Way You’re Paying A Mortgage There are some people that have not purchased a home because they are uncomfortable taking on the obligation of a mortgage. Everyone should realize that, unless
Seller Concessions… How to Reduce Cash at Closing! What does concession mean? Concessions generally refer to items or credits that may be issued to a buyer in the purchase of a property. For example, the
Distressed Property Sales Hit New Low TheNational Association of Realtors (NAR) just released their Existing Home Sales Report revealing that distressed property sales accounted for 6% of sales in October. This is down from 9%
Millennials: What FICO Score is Needed to Buy a Home? In a recent article by the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania, it was revealed that some Millennials are not looking to
Tucson Home Equity Matters A LOT… Just Ask Freddie Mac There are many reasons, both financial and non-financial, that homeownership remains an important part of the American Dream. One of the biggest reasons is the
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Should I Pay a Mortgage Interest Rate over 4%? Mortgage interest rates, as reported by Freddie Mac, have increased over the last several weeks. Along with Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae, the Mortgage Bankers Association and
How Do You Sell Your Tucson Home For The Most Money Every homeowner wants to make sure they maximize the financial reward when selling their home. But, how do you sell your Tucson home for
TUCSON REAL ESTATE HOUSING REPORT OCTOBER 2015 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 real estate housing report
Where Are Mortgage Rates Headed in 2016 The interest rate you pay on your home mortgage has a direct impact on your monthly payment. The higher the rate the greater the payment will be. That
Why a 15 Year Fixed Mortgage Is The Best Choice When buying a home or refinancing your existing mortgage consider a 15-year mortgage, it is by far the best choice. THE 15-YEAR MORTGAGE IS A
House Has Not Sold Yet? Take A Look at the Price! The residential housing market has been hot. Home sales have bounced back solidly and are now at their second-highest pace since February 2007. Demand
Baby Boomers On The Move To Tucson Within the next five years, Baby Boomers are projected to have the largest household growth of any other generation during that same time period, according to the Joint Center
Picking a Tucson Real Estate Agent through Facebook According to a joint study released by Google and the National Association of Realtors, 2 of 3 people searching for a prospective real estate professional research them
Did you know, in 2016 a Homeowner’s Net Worth Will Be 45x Greater Than a Renter? Every three years the Federal Reserve conducts a Survey of Consumer Finances in which they collect data across all
Here Come the Millennials Into Homeownership Many have been wondering when the much anticipated move by Millennials’ into homeownership would actually take place. We know the belief in owning a home is there. According to
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) puts out a guide to educate people on financial aspects of homeownership. How can this toolkit help you? Buying a home is exciting and, let’s face it, complicated. This
Where Will Home Prices In Arizona Be Next Year? Some interesting facts: Arizona is forecasted to have a 6.4% year-over-year appreciation. 25 states are forecasted to achieve higher levels of appreciation in the next 12
TUCSON REAL ESTATE HOUSING REPORT SEPTEMBER 2015 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 real estate housing report
OK – TRID IS HERE AND GUESS WHAT? THE SUN ROSE THIS MORNING! How to use TRID to help you buy a home Now what? First, what IS TRID? It stands for Truth-in-Lending RESPA Integrated Disclosures What does is do? It provides two key
Tucson Zoning Codes and Classifications While searching the Tucson Multiple Listing Service (MLS) and looking at homes listed for sale many times we get the question of what the zoning code in the listing means.
A recent study by Edelman Berland revealed that of homeowners who are contemplating selling their house in the near future 33% plan to scale down. Is it Time to Downsize your Tucson Home? Let’s look at
Cost Of Waiting To Buy A Home In Tucson Means To You? As a seller, you will be most concerned about ‘short-term price’ – where home values are headed over the next six months. As
Did you know the cost of waiting to buy a home in Tucson based on your income goes up every year? The National Association of Realtors (NAR) recently released their July edition of the Housing Affordability
Do you know what the Economic Impact of Every Home Sold in the US is? Every time a home is sold, thousands of dollars are put back into the economy as a result. Homeownership is
TUCSON REAL ESTATE HOUSING REPORT AUGUST 2015 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 real estate housing report
The personal reasons to own a home differ for each buyer, with many basic similarities. Considering homeownership? There are 5 Really Good Reasons To Be A Homeowner! Eric Belsky, the Managing Director of the Joint Center of Housing
The REAL Reasons to Buy a Home in Tucson, AZ We often talk about the financial reasons why buying a home makes sense. But often, the emotional reasons are the more powerful, or compelling reasons.
1st Time Home Buyers Finally Jumping Into Homeownership! There has been much conversation regarding the lack of first time home buyers in today’s real estate market. However, three recent reports seem to suggest that they
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