5 Things to Understand About Homeowners Insurance

If you have never owned a home before, or if it has been a long time, you may not realize how important it is to really understand your insurance policy, how it works and what it covers. Don't …

When it is time to look at homes it is important to be prepared. Before looking at any house there are a few question that should be answered. One of the first is to be sure the home is available. Many times a home may have come under contract …

 Nothing is free...right?

Well, when you hire a Realtor® to help you buy a home, it doesn't cost you anything, 99% of the time.  

Here is why. When a seller lists their home for sale with a real estate company, they offer a commission. Let's …

10 Tips for First-Time Homebuyers

Buying a new home is very exciting and there are some aspects of it that can also be overwhelming. Taking a little time to research the process can help you enjoy buying a home much more. Many people will …

7 Reasons to Own Your Own Home 

1. Tax breaks. The U.S. Tax Code lets you deduct the interest you pay on your mortgage, property taxes you pay, as well as some of the costs involved in buying your home.

2. Gains. Over …

When you are shopping for a home, you may not be thinking about property taxes, but you should. Twice each year a tax bill comes, and before it does, consider these questions. 

1. What is the assessed value of the property? Note that assessed value …

The Upside to Downsizing

The latest craze in housing is no small feat. The tiny-house movement has taken downsizing to a whole new level. Build your own 150-square-foot haven for around $20,000 and say goodbye to your mortgage! Sounds great—as long as you don’t mind composting toilets and …

Want To Know What A Buyer's Agent Is?

A real estate buyer’s agent represents the consumer who is purchasing a property in the transaction. This agent owes full responsibility and loyalty to the home buyer. He or she has solely the buyer’s best interests in mind throughout the …

What it Means to Have a Balanced Real Estate Market

The Tucson Market is Balanced ~ What does that mean for you?

If you have to move you have to move. Sometimes it doesn't matter what's happening in the housing market because you're moving because it's time. …