Rancho Vistoso’s recorded history dates back well over a thousand years and largely starts with the Hohokam Indians who settled in the region around 500 A.D. These villagers inhabited the area continuously for over 700 years, making it one of a few of the 120 or so villages with such a stable history in the […]
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A hidden gem in Tucson’s downtown nightlife is Scott & Co., a sliver of a bar which aspires to a speakeasy style. The cozy atmosphere is endearing and the drinks are outstanding. The bartenders are true masters of their craft who blend their cocktail concoctions with interesting ingredients. Neighboring the 47 Scott restaurant, this intimate […] The federal government’s third quantitative easing program, commonly referred to as QE3, was just announced last week by Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke. The rationale and a in-depth analysis of this policy is best suited for another forum, however, its impact should for those in the real estate market should be low interest rates for […] A review of the recently released Tucson MLS Statistics show moderate continued improvement in the area’s real estate market. Among the positive indicators are an increase in Median Price by 3.57% from July to $145,000, which is up from August 2011 by 18.66%. Much of the growth in the market has been fueled by the […] Earlier in the month some good news came out about mortgage delinquency rates in Arizona and California. Credit reporting agency TransUnion indicated that 6.14% of mortgage holders in Arizona were more than 60 days behind on the payments. This is a marked improvement from the year before when an additional 21% were similarly behind on […] Beginning on August 2nd a new state law will take effect that mandates all children between the ages of 5 to 8 who are shorter than 4′ 10″ must be secured in a booster seat. Previously Arizona has been one of only three states without a law requiring booster seats for this age group. The […] Tucson’s higher priced homes have experienced a lag in sales during the last few years as the economy struggles to gain solid footing. However, the upper echelon market may just be starting to percolate a bit. While based solely on anecdotal evidence, there does seem renewed interest from prospective buyers in this marketplace again. About […] According to Outdoor Magazine’s recent “Top 10 Bike Towns”, Tucson ranks as the best bike town in the country! This adds another praiseworthy distinction to the Old Pueblo that many residents already have realized. What exactly makes a town ideal for cycling? The magazine’s website states, “This college town is surrounded by mountains but also […] The Tucson Association of REALTORS has teamed up once again with News 4 Tucson’s Kristi’s Kids for the 6th Annual School Supplies Drive. Donations are being accepted for a variety of school supplies that will be distributed amongst the 8 school districts around the area. To make donating easy, TAR & Kristi’s Kids have partnered […] When will the bottom hit? That’s question is probably more appropriate when talking about mortgage rates than home prices. Many locations throughout the US have likely seen the bottom of the market in terms of pricing, but the mortgage rates just keep dropping lower. Freddie Mac’s official release this past week indicated new records for […] |
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