TucsonKent's World: Tucson Real Estate Blog

Well, maybe not the cover....and it wasn't Rolling Stone either.  (Gotta be honest here - disclosure, you know)  But I did get an article about real estate published.     In a magazine.         With pages & everything...real ads even! Back in January, Arizona Gourmet Living magazine asked me to w...

There is a saying that has been around for decades:  "All Real Estate Is Local."   When working with clients that live out of town (out-of-state, region, country), it can be challenging for them to get a feel for the area, much less the neighborhood they may be thinking of buying in. What can I d...

The past few days I have written about the Sam Hughes Historic Neighborhood in Tucson, Arizona - don't you think its high time I showed you some of the homes? Sit back, relax - and enjoy a little music while you take a look at some of these interesting homes.  Make sure you turn on your speakers!...

In a stunning announcement this morning, Billionaires Warren Buffett and Bill Gates announced that a consortium of ultra-wealthy U.S. citizens will begin buying 3- and 10-year bonds as a show of "belief in the American system" and "to do their part" in stabilizing the U.S. economy. First reported...

I'm starting a "How-To" video series about buying a home.  This is the first installment, dealing with purchases of new construction.  This installment deals with the fact that a lot of homebuyers unknowingly mistake friendliness with representation of their best interests.       If you are consi...

HVCC is going into effect on May 1st, 2009. While the intent of the legislation was to protect consumers, it is a misguided attempt and threatens the very integrity of the appraisal process that it was intended to enhance. Through the power of the contract language, it is my hope that at least a ...

At Saturday's SolarRock 3 festival, the emphasis was definitely on utilizing solar power for homes, but a couple of vehicles were hard to miss:         This car gets a boost from the photovoltaic panel on top - giving it a range of 26 miles per day on a full battery charge.  While that wouldn't g...

How do you have a little fun and show off the possibilities of solar power at the same time?  With a concert, of course!  But not just any old concert...one with all of the power provided by solar panels.  This is the 3rd year for SolarRock in Himmel Park, right in the heart of the Sam Hughes His...

When one thinks of a condominium, rarely does the thought of an elegant piece of history come to mind.  The El Encanto Condos of Sam Hughes Historic Neighborhood is just that and more.  Originally built in 1940 to house officers at what now is Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, the meticulously groome...

Sam Hughes Historic Neighborhood is one of Tucson's definitive neighborhoods (and one of my favorites).  Besides the historical nature of the homes, what makes this area, just east of the University of Arizona, special is the eclectic touches people have used to put their own personal stamp on pr...