Spring is trying hard to stay in Tucson now.  It seems a little colder this year, the weather flip flopping between the 80's and the 40's.  I'm carrying a coat in the car just in case.But with the return of the 80's, nature's beauty is popping up all over as well.  Yesterday I had the good fortune to run across some "Pooh-isms", favorite verses and sayings that have been attributed to Winnie the Pooh and his shenanigans.Here's a fitting one: “Weeds are flowers, too, once you get to know them.” - Winnie The PoohI've got those acquaintances popping up in my yard right now - can't complain.  The pop of color just makes you smile.If you haven't been to Tucson, you'd be amazed at what color the desert can bring.  Thinking about taking a trip - let me know, I'll share some recommendations.  T... 04/06/2022

April is Earth Month. (Re-useable shopping bags)Tucson Water shared tips to honor the Earth every day: Reduce paper waste by eliminating printing hard copies & using online bill pay Recycle old, unused, or broken computers, tablets, phones, and more at stores, manufacturers, and local governments Save water by using it efficiently Shop local vendors and businesses     In addition, Pima County Wastewater Reclamation is offering up to $400 in Vouchers to Reduce Air PollutionTurn in your old gasoline-powered lawn and garden equipment and receive vouchers of up to $400 to purchase new electric, battery or manual landscape devices.More info: 520-273-9898www.pima.gov/HealthyAir or CutPollution@pima.govIn honor of Earth Month, I have a few wishes.I wish phone books were no longer made and dist... 04/01/2022

The last quarter of the year brings so much to look forward to - from Thanksgiving to New Years Eve and everything in between. The joy of driving from mall to mall, hosting extravagant dinners, planning for epic parties...then cleaning up after the extravagant dinners and parties are over. Buying or selling a house is THE LAST thing on most people's to-do list. So how do we as Realtors keep that pipeline as full as our ever growing bellies? Pivot is the name of the gameTo keep that white board full from October through December one must completely change the way they do business. The best way to explain this is via bullet point so here we go... Change the conversation - To sellers, let them know that although the value of their home decreases slightly, it still may be a great time to se... 11/02/2021

Team culture - It took us 5 years of trial and error to get this right and it took almost as long to realize that it is THE MOST important aspect of a successful team. In the beginning we thought it was crucial to focus on production and the good old BOTTOM LINE. We pushed for excellence, drive and never-ending escrows with the intention of keeping that white board full. Despite our efforts, we always fell short. People were upset and no one stayed on the team for more than a year. What were we doing wrong? The answer to our problems was easy.When we reorganized in July of 2020, we decided to start from scratch - wipe the slate clean. Tanner, Rebecca and I sat down and had a candid conversation about what our perfect team looked like then worked backwards to develop a program built on t... 10/27/2021

So here's the scoop...We get asked every single day, NAY - multiple times a day. "Where is the market heading" or "Is the market slowing down." Its been the question on everyone's mind for what seems to be since the pandemic started. Up until very recently our short answer was "no" its not slowing down at all, in fact its getting harder and harder to buy a house in the Tucson market. A little backstoryTucson has long been a hidden gem of a city. Residents have always enjoyed a relaxed quality of life with higher than national average wages and lower than national average home prices. What a wining combination, right? That coupled with a colorful and diverse community, nationally recognized cuisine, stellar weather, the most beautiful desert in the world and a wealth of activities to ent... 10/26/2021

Hello Tucson residents, transplants, visitors and those of you wanting to know more about our amazing city! We are the Signature Group at Realty Executives - more specifically, I'm Jason, one of the managing partners of this top-notch team (the guy in the middle of Mount Crushmore for reference). Rebecca Crane, the accountability master, is to my right and Tanner Herbert, the numbers guy, is to my left! Together we coach and train our real estate agents to be the very best for the many buyers, sellers and investors we have the honor of representing in Southern Arizona! Yes, this is our very first blog post so I figured I'd lay the groundwork, introduce myself and give you a little insight on what we hope to use this platform for! Will there be market information? Of course. Will there b... 10/25/2021

Tucson, AZ Community and Real Estate InformationTucson is a big bustling city found in the state of Arizona. The city plays a significant role as the primary business and commercial center in the southern region. You’ll find various home types and styles in this area, including apartments, condominiums, luxury subdivisions, and suburban neighborhoods. It will be quite a task for you to find a home that best suits your taste and expectations in this place. That is why we are here to help you find the perfect house for you here in Tucson. In this city, real estate for sale measures between 640 - 25,000 sqft with 1-11 baths and 1-9 bedroom layouts. The average sale price of properties is $252,465, a median listing price of $265,000, and a median per square feet of $150, experience living i... 05/16/2021

I've been working with an out of state buyer for a year - she's hoping to find a horse property, with facilities, as close to her family as possible.  I go to each property of interest and send copious small videos with narration, and then we talk when complete.  It works with her schedule.Throughout the year her criteria has changed, and I get it.  Some times you don't realize what you need or what's important until you've looked under a few rocks, so to speak.At first thought, you may think...working for a YEAR...but one must consider our Tucson Area inventory.Days on the market are less than a month, and niche properties, such as a horse ranch property, WITH actual facilities, can be tricky.And then, there's the multiple offers.  My client and I have come in second for more offers th... 11/24/2020

Whether it's dinner at home, out, ordered in, delivered, picked up...here's some of the choices available to you in the metropolitan areas of Tucson and Marana, AZ for November 2020.Some of the restaurants are locally owned, so be sure to call the local franchises for availability if you plan on dining at a chain restaurant this 2020 holiday.If you let me know of other offerings, I'll be happy to add them to the list. Some of the ordering needs to be done well before a week in advance, so don't delay if you're not cooking your own feast this year.  Cielos at Lodge on the DesertOffering a four Course Dinner,  including Honey Chipotle Baked Salmon, Salt Crusted Prime Rib, and Traditional Roasted Turkey.   Fleming's Steakhouse - TucsonHerb-Roasted Turkey 3-course for $49 or for something d... 11/07/2020

You can, yes you can!I tend to pour mine in a can and refrigerate, throwing away when hard, but this can be trickier when it's a FryDaddy that needs changing, or something larger.Tucson area residents can participate in the Recycle your Cooking Grease event just after the new year!  January 9, 2021Save your used cooking fats, oil and grease to drop off at the free 16th Annual Grease Collection & Recycling Event, Saturday, January 9, 2021.I'm sure you know,  cooking grease in your kitchen should never be poured down the drain. Instead, store it in containers and bring it to the 16th Annual Grease Collection and Recycling Event. (Those plastic coffee bins work great, especially from Costco!!)From their website, "The Pima County Regional Wastewater Reclamation Department and its partners, ... 11/02/2020

People of Arizona.Homeowners of Arizona.Folks thinking of maybe selling in the SW Desert area.Tucson, Az neighbors....HEY YOU!Are you aware of the shortage of listing inventory?Are you aware buyers have the best interest rates EVER in real estate mortgages right now?Do you know it's a Sellers' Market in Tucson, AZ, including Marana, Vail, Oro Valley, Catalina, Saddlebrooke, Sahuarita, Green Valley and more??If this is news to you...let's talk.If you have questions, I'd love to answer them.I posted this on Facebook this week, and thought I'd share it here:In November 2007 we had 10,000 homes for sale on the market.Today we have less than 2000.Average days on the market before contract acceptance last December was 47Last month it was 25.  We've got a great market analysis, live on Faceboo... 10/27/2020

 I'd like to offer a shout out to locally owned business, TCR II Suspension Brake and Alignment™ Auto Repair ServicesHere is their website:  https://tcr2auto.com/My sister and her husband stopped by our home in Tucson after visiting their daughter in California.  They were experiencing some suspension issues with their heavy-duty 350 truck and hoped to get immediate service.They filled out an online form asking for next day service, and lo and behold, were able to drop their truck off at 11 a.m.  AND...the service was completed same day.The owners were upbeat, professional, and knew their stuff.  They even offered a Military discount, as well as having reasonable prices.Need auto service by a locally owned family?  Look no further than TCR II Suspension Brake and Alignment™ Auto Repair ... 10/21/2020

When I was young, err...younger, my mother had a phrase that became one of those life habits.  To paraphrase,"When life is giving you lemons, look around.  There are always those that are less fortunate than you."Unfortunately, that's very true.  And, right now, there are a whole lot of folks living in metropolitan Tucson needing our help.That's why we're hosting a food drive.Fairway Mortgage and Long Realty are teaming up to help the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona. Let's make others' reality a little bit better so they, too, can reach for their dreams. We asked the Southern Arizona Community Food Bank about their donations this year as compared to last year, 2019.  The results are staggering.Food drive donations from the public:Fiscal Year 2019: 885,138 lbsFiscal Year 2020: 38... 09/17/2020

Are you looking for a custom home for an investor fix up or for yourself on highly desired  Skyline Drive in the Catalina Foothills of Tucson Arizona? This home at 1730 N Skyline Drive, Tucson Arizona  85718 is just what you are looking for! Bring a contract this weekend before it is gone! The price has just been reduced to $450,000 well below other custom home on 1 acre comps in the surrounding area. A former 10 Bed licensed Assisted Living Home or a 5 bedroom and 4 bathroom residential 3,434sf on 1 acre residential on Tucson Arizona's desired Skyline Drive. Well this home is available through the Bankruptcy Court and Lender for immediate sale. This home needs fix up inside but the price is only $450,000 or $131/sf in the sought after Catalina Foothills with views of the Catalinas to t... 07/17/2020

Are you looking for a former 10 Bed licensed Assisted Living Home or a 5 bedroom and 4 bathroom residential 3,434sf on 1 acre resdidential on Tucson Arizona's desired Skyline Drive? Well this home is what you are looking for. This home is at a lender for sale (needs fix up) price of only $450,000 or $131/sf in the sought after Catalina Foothills with views of the Catalinas to the north and city light views to the south. 1730 N Skyline Drive, Tucson Arizona  85718 on MLSTake a look with more pictures at the MLS Listing on a FULL SCREEN for 1730 N Skyline Drive, Tucson Arizona  85718 Live on Skyline Drive in the prestigious Catalina Foothills in this 5 BR 4 Bath, 3,434sf Territorial brick custom home on 1 acre. Set back off Skyline Drive with exterior perimeter wall & circle driveway. Nor... 07/16/2020

Folks moving to Arizona from other parts of the country often ask, "What is the difference between Tucson and Phoenix"? Now that's a pretty broad question, and one that could be addressed with PAGES of info, but I'll see what I can summarize in a few hundred words, in my own humble opinion.1. Please know I'm biased. I live in Tucson. I love Tucson. I do not intend to LEAVE Tucson voluntarily. :)To me, Tucson is a great big sprawling town. A city where so many of us are from somewhere else. A place where you can hear "howdy ma'am" and see a cowboy hat in the most expensive amenities in the area. It has a laid-back flavor.Phoenix is a CITY. I.E. The fifth largest in the United States! According to https://worldpopulationreview.com/ metropolitan Phoenix consists of 517.7 square miles hous... 07/16/2020

7146 N Finger Rock Place - Gated, Burnt Adobe, ViewsWhen you hear of the town Tucson, oft-times one envisions desert, saguaros, maybe a burning sun.  If you know a bit more about Tucson, you know we have incredible sunsets, are surrounded by 5 mountain ranges, and host a town-like atmosphere where everything seems a little more laid back.I'd like to share a new home opportunity with you today, Listed by Long Realty,  high in the foothills of the Santa Catalinas,  The community is gated, the setting rustic desert, and atmosphere private.Currently listed at $719,000, this home features 2725 square feet, four bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, and unique fixtures liked beamed ceilings and interior stonework taken from the lot on which it is built.The kitchen and baths have been updated, and the qual... 07/06/2020

Bighorn Fire in Tucson, AZ The fire has been burning since June 5th, 2020, and started during a lightning storm.I haven't posted about it before now because it's been such a visceral thing.  Between Covid-19, Black Lives Matter, Police Brutality, and every other big news item since March - it's been a hard balance.Of course, the key to balance is the big picture, blessings, hope, and a host of other items I won't get into here.I just wanted to share a bit about the fire, and let folks know there's a wonderful Facebook Site updated regularly with photos, information, maps and more.  The current mapping is here    The page address is here:  https://www.facebook.com/bighornfireinfo/  and the bolded link shows the mapping on 6/24.  There are zillions of jaw dropping photos and more on there... 06/24/2020

I did a quick search this morning, May 24, 2020 of available horse properties and ranches within Tucson "proper".  That is to say, I didn't go beyond the Tucson Mountains out into rural Marana to the West, stayed north of Corono de Tucson and Sahuarita to the south, or didn't go beyond Saddlebrooke to the North.  For this search,  I stayed fairly close to town limits, as most of the folks who've contacted me for a horse property wanted to be within 20 minutes of "amenities".Here's my results and you can search for horse properties for Sale in Tucson, as well as horse properties for sale in Marana here.  You can find your own dream ranch in Arizona -- or, perhaps you can't right now.  As of today, there are just over 50 available homes for sale.  That's it.So that brings me to today's hi... 05/24/2020

This gated, luxury community is sure to steal your breath away.  From the moment you advance from the tunnel through the mountainside, you are met with desert splendor and serenity.Today I'm sharing my visit through Saguaro Ranch, in NW Tucson/Oro Valley/Marana.After the lovely hilltop break, we traveled through Saguaro Ranch, noticing the existing homes all share the architectural guidelines of utilizing glass, steel and stone in their construction.  Stunning!Here's a visual of four lots for sale,  I'm standing on lot 100, and lots 97-99.  Further up the road, we enjoyed the hills and valleys of this beautiful community.There is a home with guest home currently for sale within Saguaro Ranch, and several lots.  I'll attach a link to both, and if they sell or new homes for sale come on t... 04/16/2020