My Tucson Real Estate Blog

Don’t Let Bad Curb Appeal Happen to YOU!

roya — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 17:20:29 +0000

Your curb appeal-the appearance of your house and surrounding yard-has a lot to say about you. Good curb appeal says you care about your home and your neighborhood. Flub your curb appeal factor, though, and you

Fall paint color trends from subtle to splashy

roya — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 16:03:11 +0000

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A palette of grays and other neutrals provides a calming and versatile base, allowing you to add color through decorative accents.

Mortgage Rates Remain Low After Mixed Housing Reports

roya — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 23:42:31 +0000

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With the summer season now over, mortgage rates continue to remain low after mixed housing reports for the month of August.

Guy Offers to Become a Pet Dinosaur in Exchange for Housing

roya — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 22:21:43 +0000

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"In exchange for one of your properties, I will be your personal dinosaur for one year. I will be at your beck and call, 24 hours a day, wearing a dinosaur costume. The type of dinosaur is negotiable." For serious, yo.

And Now, Some Good News About The Economy

roya — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 00:59:20 +0000

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For one, Americans with good credit scores can get some of the best housing bargains in decades.

One Story vs a Two-Story Home: Which is Better to Buy?

roya — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 22:21:58 +0000

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You will find people who say single level homes are more visually appealing than a multi-level home, but that's a matter of personal taste and architectural style. There are other factors to consider.

Foresight vs Hindsight: Sell Now or Later?

roya — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 17:44:46 +0000

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Most property owners intend to enjoy their real estate as long as they want to, and then sell it for the greatest possible profit—ideally tax free—with the minimum amount of hassle, in the shortest possible time. Sometimes this works out. Sometimes it doesn't. How can owners stack the deck in their favour?

What to Do With a Timeshare You No Longer Want

roya — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 18:16:25 +0000

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Buying a timeshare property may have seemed like a good idea when you signed the timeshare contract. But if you're taking yet another "staycation" this summer – and really haven't been able to travel as much as you'd like the rest of the year as well – you may have realized that you aren't truly benefiting from your timeshare purchase.

Below are the June 2011 Real Estate Statistics…If you would like a more detailed version with graphs please let me know and I’ll be happy to get it to you

roya — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 19:43:38 +0000

Tucson Association of REALTORS®

Multiple Listing Service

Monthly Statistics June 2011

* Total Sales Volume still increasing, with a 4.41% increase from May to June, and only a .94% decrease from June 2010.

* The Average Sales Price had a slight decrease from May of .76%.

* The Average List Price for June was $174,262, a slight decrease from May’s number of $176,543.

* Total Unit Sales increased significantly from May to June by 5.21% and 12.14% over June 2010.

* Median Sales Price dipped slightly from May to $126,000 for the month of June.

* There were 1,272 new listings in June, a 1.68% increase from May.

10 Tips for Saving Energy in the Kitchen

roya — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 16:01:59 +0000

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Spending less money on utility bills doesn’t mean you need to rush out and purchase a whole new suite of Energy Star appliances. With occasional light maintenance and good habits, you can greatly improve the energy efficiency of your large kitchen appliances.