Tucson’s Reid Park Zoo has long been an attraction for residents and visitors alike, but perhaps its biggest clientele is the Old Pueblo’s families. While certainly not the draw or size of the nation’s biggest zoos this may be beneficial for day trips with children who can become restless and tired. Originally founded in 1965, […]
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A newly passed law that provides additional breaks for businesses on their property taxes may have unintended consequences for many Arizona homeowners. Beginning next year all property owners will receive an affidavit attached to their property valuation cards that require verification of the home being owner-occupied. These affidavits must be completed and returned to the […] 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. […] Official statistics from the US Census Bureau show Pima County having a population just shy of the 1 million mark. The final tabulation shows 980,263 residents. It was originally thought that the county had surpassed that threshold around 2006, but perhaps a reduction in residents occured with the scarcity of some local jobs, or there […] As Oro Valley Realtors it is comforting to know that most newer communities provide recreational areas and amenities that many of our clients are looking for. The Hohokam Park located in Rancho Vistoso is just one such instance of this planning and one of ten parks located in Oro Valley’s largest master-planned community. Featuring two […] 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 […] According to REALTOR.com nine of the top ten most searched real estate markets were sun-drenched cities. While Tucson didn’t crack the top 10 most searched, similar sunny destinations such as Phoenix, Las Vegas, Orlando, San Diego and Tampa showed the continued interest in favorable weather locales. Residents of Northern, Pacific Northwest, Midwest and East Coast […] More home owners are falling prey to scams that promise to “stop the foreclosure” and “save your home.” The Federal Trade Commission has released a report to help borrowers avoid falling victim to such scams, here are a few of its tips: 1. Watch for outlandish claims. “Eliminate your debt!” and “We guarantee […] Beginning after April 18, 2011 an additional 0.25% fee will be added monthly to FHA loans. This increase was deemed necessary by the FHA in order to increase their reserve funds to the required 2% level which are currently not being met. However, this is the third such recent increase and while it will not […] Not many homeowners may be aware but many insurance companies have clauses in their coverage which will deny or limit claims when a house is vacant for an extended period of time. Sellers of a property that are leaving the home empty prior to finding a buyer should check their insurance policy to make sure […] |
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