Charlie Kentnor's (charliekentnor) Blog

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Believe it or not, we had snow flurries about a week ago here in the high mountain grassland south of Tucson! We've also had a flurry of market activity, but will it develop into a full-flegged blizzard? I think not. This real estate recovery is going to take several years to get back to normal, ...

When I let the dogs out this morning, there was a strong fall "breeze". I got to thinking whether or not this was some omen about our real estate market? I have been witnessing more buyer activity in our market which coincides with when I thought the market would be turning. Although I am sure I...

My own real estate buyer representation has picked up along with others in the Mountain Empire. It may be too soon to proclaim the downturn is over, but I'm inclined to think it is. I had forecast since the beginning of the year that the end of summer should be the end of our bear market here. I ...

In case your missed the NAR news release on existing home sales, here's a quick link.   http://ow.ly/nZSz   I have been predicting (guessing?) that the market was going to turn sometime this summer. This is just one futher indication.

It's happening in all markets - not just mine. A sign goes up on a property. The company may be familiar, but the agent's name is not. What's happening? Seller dissatisfaction with area companies and agents? Out-prospected by an eager beaver? An agent whose website comes up higher in a search eve...

What a surprise! Well, I knew it all along. Elgin, Arizona ranks 10th in the latest BusinessWeek survey of the top 50 places to retire. It truly has the best year round climate, super mountain views and a growing wine industry. To see the actual survey, please click on the following link. Sure ho...

Looking back over the past couple of weeks, it is evident that there are more lookers in my market. I have had multiple showings of my listings the past two weeks and even have someone coming back a second time tomorrow to one of my listings. I certainly hope this isn't a momentary blip. What's h...

I have just initiated a new blog in order to reach as many of my friends, customers and clients to keep them appraised of what's happening in my area.    The good news is: There are some escrows happening! I'm hopeful that my original forecast of the bottom happening this summer will become a rea...