Archive for June, 2008

Tucson MLS Residential Closed Transaction June 2008 Snapshot


There are two more days for Closed Transactions to be entered into the system before stats will be pulled or a fine incurred for late entry. I know many of you following the Tucson Real Estate Market are wondering what June is going to be like considering the continued lose of consumer confidence in the economy and the cost of crude oil now topping over $143 a barrel, at least that is what I heard this morning.


Are You A Measuring Buyer


To Measure or not to Measure that is the question. Since we work with lots of clients, many of them buyers, we find there are two types of buyers when it comes to buying a home. Those that measure everything and those that measure nothing. There are a few that measure a little, but not enough of them to call them a group.


Did You See any Lions


It was more than thirty years ago I spent six months in Japan. It was an amazing experience. I learned a lot about Japan and still remember a few words and phrases.


Tucson Home Buyers If It Doesn’t Feel Right


There are some homes you know the second the front door opens it isn’t the house you want to make your home. You have a lot of properties to look at during the course of your search. You should not indulge in the luxury of “What would I do with this house to make it a home” if it isn’t going to make the final cut.


Tucson Home Sellers It Is Summer Leave The AC ON


When you are looking at properties on line one thing you can’t see is the temperature in the house. It doesn’t matter how attractive a house might be online if it is too hot to stay inside more than a minute it is too hot.


The Ick Factor And Tucson Real Estate


What do you see when you look at a piece of bread with a little mold on the edge?
What do you do when you find a piece of cheese with a little mold on the edge?


My First Gift After Moving to Tucson


I just reached into my pocket, yes the pocket with the watch pocket inside and pulled out my chap stick. And when I put the cap back on I remembered something that happened when I moved to Tucson back in 1999.