James's Blog

As we approach the second half of 2008 we continue to see market improvement.  We see the total unit sales continue to rise for the sixth consecutive month while the active listings continue to decrease.  Homes sales volume as well as the average sales price is still on the rise. With interests r...

Charming 1931 Central Tucson bungalow. This 1438 sq. ft. historic treasure features a spacious fenced in yard with workshop & fruit trees, formal dining area, hardwood floors, 3 large split bedrooms & 1 bathroom with vintage black & white tiles, cozy front porch, large arched windows, roomy eat i...

With over 80% of buyer's beginning their home search on the internet a strong online presence is key to a real estate agents success.  I use the typical approaches like Realtor.com & Homes.com; however, I have found some alternate websites very effective. I recently began posting all my propertie...

Magnificent Anne Rysdale designed ranch style home in exclusive El Encanto Estates.A renovated masterpiece w/modern luxuries.This 4BR/4BA historic brick gem features a gourmet kitchen w/cherry cabinets, granite counters & stainless steel appliances,an attached guest house w/3/4 bath & kitchen, wo...

Privacy & convenience awaits in this ground floor condo w/no above unit & a spacious 1 car garage. Located in the luxurious Pinnacle Canyon Condos. Beautiful 2BR/2BA treasure features 1048 sq.ft,split bdrm floorplan,open kitch,high ceiling w/crown molding,& community area includes recently update...

Newly remodeled 2BR/2BA luxury foothills condo with breathtaking Catalina Mtn views. This 1150 sqft treasure features a split bedroom floorplan, open kitchen w/stainless steel appliances,Romantic fireplace,ceramic tile & Berber carpet flooring, zoned heating & cooling and a resort-like common are...

3.5% down payment after October 1, 2008 Nehemiah & Ameridream are gone after October 1, 2008 Sources for borrower's down payment  1. family gift  2. borrower's employer  3. non-profit organizations not funded by seller's  4. borrower Changes with MIP.  After October 1, 2008 Mortgage Insurance wil...

Ritz Carlon is developing an 850 - acre community at Dove Mountain that will feature a 250 room resort, 324 luxury homes, and a new 27 hole golf course designed by Jack Nicklaus.Once built the golf course will host the Accenture Match Play Championships.Tucson's luxury market continues to flouris...