High Foreclosure Sales Ratio a Good Thing?

As a state Arizona has been among the leaders in the number of total distressed properties and percentage of recent sales due to its rapid expansion and heavy speculation during the previous decade. It has also received quite a bit of national attention due to this fact and undergone substantial price corrections in some areas. […]

Investor Activity Increasing

With housing affordability at attractive values, there has been a gradual increase in investor activity within the housing market. Looking to snatch up bargains for either resale or rental opportunities these investors are able to complete transactions more rapidly with cash nearly always being the method of purchase. Rental vacancies have been on the decline […]

Some Tax Advantages of Homeownership

Filing income tax returns is an annual rite of dread for most Americans. Winding through the maze of deductions, credits, rules and forms can be quite a chore. Even if you use a tax preparer it still is a time consuming process to organize all the information they’ll need to complete your return. However, it’s […]

Existing Home Sales Rise Again

January existing home sales rose 2.7% nationally in January to an annual rate of 5.36 million. This is the third consecutive month that existing home sales have continued to rise and they also now sit above levels of one year ago by 5.3% when sales were at a 5.09 million annual rate. According to National […]

Buying vs. Renting

The absolute first step in purchasing a home is deciding whether you want to even buy a home or if renting might be a better option. Polling data shows that 95% of home owners and 72% of renters say that owning a home is the smart decision over the long term. Not only that but […]

Upgrading a New Construction House

One of the biggest benefits in purchasing a new construction home from a builder is having the opportunity to customize the home to your specific tastes. For some buyers this is a daunting task as there are typically many available options, colors, and designs to choose from. Things can get even more complex if a […]

Stonegate Golf Villas: Luxury at Value

The Stone Canyon community has established itself as the preeminent spot of Tucson for luxury homes. Encompassing 1,400 acres of pristine land nestled against the Tortolita Mountains, it features a Top 100, world-class golf course and unsurpassed panoramic views. This exclusive gated community has also played host to the Street of Dreams event, which showcased […]

New Home or Resale Home – Cost Comparison of Features

Some home shoppers know right away if they want to purchase a new construction home or a resale home. Others however are open to both possibilities and may often find themselves in a situation of deciding between these two options as their final choice. There are a multitude of benefits and detriments to both scenarios. […]

All About Doors – The Conclusion

In the first part of our two-part article on residential interior doors we explained the most frequently used construction types. Now we’ll take a look at some of the styles and other characteristics of doors to get a more complete sense of what you’ll encounter in many homes on the market.

Flush vs. Panel – […]

All About the Doors

Buyers looking at multiple homes in an area will likely come across several different types and styles of interior doors. In this two-part article we will try to provide a general overview into the commonly used door types and styles on the market and the pros and cons to each. Always check with your REALTORĀ© […]