Rent Price. Here is the first thing new landlords must accept – it cannot be based on one’s mortgage payment or the costs to keep the home.(In most cases – not all – there are some who’s homes are paid for or who have owned for several years that have low mortgages that can base rent on their pa
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02/18/2012
From the time that roadway construction started on Tucson’s Northeast side off Tanque Verde Roads and Catalina Highway, I noticed these odd pieces of dirt being held up by chains. I thought for sure it was just something that was going to be moved at some point. But it never was. It is still th
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02/18/2012
One of the tougher things about selling a home is figuring out what to do with the “stuff” inside of it – especially if it’s sentimental. And it’s all sentimental right? Right. I can talk price all day long with people – even those that think their home is worth more than it is. But when it com
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02/17/2012
Rental Price is firm. Potential tenant calls. Asks, “Will they come down on rent?” Not much. What are you thinking of for rent? $600 a month less than the rent amount. No. But thanks for the call and good luck. And that's when it starts….. But why? Why won’t the landlord: Drop the rent pric
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02/16/2012
Happy Birthday Tucson – you turned 100 today – and Happy Valentine’s Day to everyone! To mark this special day – Tucson with it’s (at times) unpredictable weather – decided that snow would be a fitting way to mark the day! And so it did – snow in Tucson TODAY! The snow did not stick to the groun
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02/14/2012
Love it or hate it, February 14th is tomorrow! Thankfully, there are a few things to do for Valentine’s Day in Tucson that won’t break your budget or your fun! You can go cheap chocolate if you want – but why not spend a few extra bucks and go for some good stuff! My picks this year – Chocolate
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02/13/2012
The state of Arizona turns 100 years old tomorrow –on Valentine’s Day. Most of the events celebrating the birthday were held over the weekend – but there are many special things planned statewide to mark the day – including a mass wedding/birthday bash up in our sister town of Phoenix. Here is a
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02/12/2012
This is a story about a guy and a real estate agent. They knew each other long before “guy” decides to sell his home. He loved his Realtor before and knows for sure she’s the one. It’s a wonderful honeymoon the first 5 months of the listing. All of a sudden, things change. “Guy” is unhappy, m
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02/12/2012
Tucson sunrises - are beautiful! I happen to be an early riser and can be found out running often as early as 4am but sometimes I get a late start and it nears 5:30 before I make it out and I wish the sun was out that early too - especially during cold winter days! During Tucson summers - the su
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02/10/2012