Nora Adkins's (homesbynora) Blog

Many buyers don't understand the importance of having their own representation when purchasing new construction.  They figure that the site agent can take care of everything.  First things first...site sales agents work for the seller.  This is not representative of dual agency.  In dual agency t...

Here is a cartoon from our local paper.  I really enjoyed it and thought you all may like it as well. 

You hear so much about this being a "Buyer's Market".....but, you don't have a choice, you have to join the other 8000+ sellers on the market and put your home up for sale.   Are you doomed?  The answer is...you don't have to be.  Yes, our market has changed.  As long as you understand the curren...

Yes...  We are in a Buyer's Market.  Yes... There are a lot of foreclosures on the market.  Yes...  Many banks have toughened their standards for purchasing a home.  Yes... You can use the equity in your home to plan for your retirement.  Yes...  This is a great time to get into the rental market...

As I was sitting at a stop light earlier today I found myself reading all of the bumper-stickers on the car in front of me.   All the bumper-stickers were angry political and angry religious messages.  I really began to feel sorry for that person.  I couldn't imagine going through life so angry a...

Tucson's east side is full of fun, adventure, shopping, great food and wonderful real estate.  Having lived on Tucson's East Side for over 25 years I have come to know and love the area well.  For Fun and Adventure... I recommend the following Tucson East Side attractions:Saguaro National Park Ea...

Wonderful home in popular Midvale Park awaits you! This three bedroom/2 FULL bath home with DEN sits on a corner lot with beautiful mountain views. Open floorplan with eat-in kitchen and pantry appears much larger than shown. Master bedroom is spacious and boasts large walk-in closet. Home is cle...

Attention First-time homebuyers and investors.. This is your chance to own a great newer, frame/stucco home at an unbelievable price!  Built in 2003 with AC, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, interior laundry room, huge yard, 2 car carport and much, much more.  Home needs a little TLC (painting and some f...

It's easy to sit back and discuss the "Mortgage Meltdown" that we are experiencing and feel relieved that we personally don't have any clients affected, feel scared for the future of our business or feel frustrated that we and our client have to go through the whole loan thing again and get pre-a...

Tucson (TOO-sahn), Arizona is a great place to live.  Here are some reasons why I love it here so much: (no particular order.)We just passed the 1M mark and still feel and act like a small town.We make a point to go outside when it rains (and most of us don't own umbrellas.)The house with the big...