Putting Green features on your property will not only save one money, but will increase the value of one's property. Here's some ideas for raising the value of your home and saving money by implementing green features into one's property.
Multiple Listing Service of Southern Arizona Monthly Statistics September 2017
Statistics can be very useful by helping us make better, informed decisions. Take a look at the statistics for Tucson, AZ residential real estate last month. The average sales price and the median sale price have both increased. Tucson, AZ is a great place to invest in your future by purchasing a home. It's also an excellent place for investors and 2nd home purchasers. If you already own property in Tucson, call for a FREE valuation of your property as well as a market analysis. Perhaps it's a good time for an upgrade or downgrade?
How to Decode Your Credit Report (and Understand What Lenders are Looking for)
Unless you’re a seasoned financial professional, understanding your credit report can feel a lot like deciphering a foreign language. But considering the weight it can carry in determining your creditworthiness to a lender, it’s worth taking a few extra minutes to sort through the details.
Follow this guide to better understand what you’re looking at and catch any red flags before a lender does.
A Mediterranean style villa boasting SW charm & artistic details on 7/8 of an acre in the foothills beckons. Tucson, AZ is a wonderful place to live and/or own a second home. This listing in the lower-foothills of The Catalina Mountain Range is ideally suited in order to enjoy many of the amenities Tucson, AZ has to offer. 2292 square feet on .8 of acreage, this property is an oasis in the desert that's ideally suited for indoor/outdoor living.
Major kitchen remodels are among the most popular home improvements, but a revamped cooking and gathering space can set you back a pretty penny. According to the "2015 Remodeling Impact Report" from the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®, a complete renovation of a 210-square-foot kitchen has a national median cost of $60,000, and you'll recover 67% of that cost come selling time.
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Tucson, Arizona Properties For Sale and Seller Ideas:
There are many things one can do to increase the value of their property. Green Features are great and save money. Here's some tips.
Some of the features that increase property values are obvious-like a remodeled bathroom, a modern kitchen, or a sought-after neighborhood. But here are a few features and circumstances you have not have realized can affect property values.
Going green is great for the environment, but that's not the only benefit. When you make green upgrades in your home, it can also lead to some major savings.
When designing or redesigning a home, a few things should definately be considered. Two very important areas in the home must be addressed. The kitchen and the bathrooms. Here are some great tips and things to consider. Please give me a call or email me for further information.
Can you believe fall is just two weeks away? With summer in the rearview, it's time to give your home a maintenance checkup and prepare it for the cooler months. Whether you live in an all-seasons region or a warmer climate, perform the following maintenance items to give your home the care it needs this fall
The Catalina Foothills are a georgeous part of Tucson with lower and upper-Foothills homes for sale that are truly breathtaking. Central to everything Tucson has to offer, the Catalina Foothills abut the Catalina Mountain range which tops off at over 8500 feet above sea level. The neighborhoods in the foothills are generally high-end, but there are still opportunities to buy homes for people on a lower budget.
VA loans are a great benefit available to all veterans. They are available to veterans, reservists, active-duty personnel, and surviving spouses of veterans based on military entitilement. One can make a downpayment and use a VA loan (for underwriting purposes that help a veteran qualify) or use the zero-down option up to $417,000. This is plenty of money to put one in one of the nicest areas in all of Tucson, AZ; The Catalina Foothills.
How to Assess the Real Cost of a Fixer-Upper House
When you buy a fixer-upper house, you can save a ton of money, or get yourself in a financial fix.
Trying to decide whether to buy a fixer-upper house? Follow these seven steps, and you’ll know how much you can afford, how much to offer, and whether a fixer-upper house is right for you.
September Newsletter Tucson Real Estate
News From Your Real Estate Professional
Gregory Richman, Realtor, 520-248-1239, grichman@RichmanTucsonHomes.com
SEPTEMBER HOME WARRANTY TIP: Get your furnace tuned up before winter. A tune up can make your system more energy efficient all winter, and it's a great opportunity for a trained HVAC professional to catch minor problems before they turn into major repair expenses.
September is a Time of Transition Get your home ready for the season ahead to savor the comforts of your home.
What to do Upon Taking Ownership
Purchasing a property in Tucson, AZ is quite exciting. Tucson's Sonoran Desert, Mountain Ranges, The University of Arizona, and many other amenties await you and your family. I'd love to work with you to help you find the perfect home that suits your needs and wants. Tucson-area properties for sale are quite diverse. There's something for everyone. Every property I sell comes with a 1 year Home Warranty at no cost.
If one's thinking of selling a Tucson-area property, please let me share my marketing plan with you. It works!
NEW HOMEOWNER SAFETY CHECKLIST
Congratulations on the purchase of your new home! Now that you’ve moved in, you may want to consider the following home safety tips and suggestions to make your new house your home.
The Miramonte neighborhood in Tucson, AZ has been developing since the 1920s. The Miramonte neighborhood is currently considered an up-and-coming “downtown” neighborhoods due to gentrification, and is chock-full of fantastic single family properties. Miramonte sits South of Speedway Blvd. and North of 5th St in the corridor between Country Club Rd and Alvernon Way. Check it out on my Map Search to see what homes are currently for sale in this area.
End of Summer Projects
Stretch out these last days of summer by squeezing in a few more home projects,savoring simple pleasures and, when the time comes, cleaning up the beach toys and preparing the house for a busy fall. Pick from these to-dos to create your perfect August plan.
Countryside Heights is a community with 7 different Countryside subdivisions. Each one offers different homes at different price points, and each subdivision has a different “feel” to it. The Countryside Heights communities are located just East of I-10 (Tucson's major highway) and just North of Cortaro Road. Downtown Tucson and The University of Arizona are about a 15-20 minute drive away.
Clean walls are the best prep you can do for a paint job you won't have to repeat any time soon
You can't wait to cover up that nasty beige on your walls, but as you take a close look at all the areas you're gonna have to prep you see a lot of grime, gunk, and stuff that looks too stubborn for your standard vinegar wash.
Any cleaning rookie can wipe off dust and cobwebs. But it takes a cleaning pro to scour grease stains, watermarks, and kids’ crayon and ink wall art.
A 20 minute drive from downtown Tucson, AZ will take you to the beautiful planned community of Rancho Vistoso. Rancho Vistoso lies in Oro Valley, an upscale suburb of Tucson, AZ.
Oro Valley is very nice with a high socioeconomic base, low crime, lots of amenities, great schools, many small, local parks, many amenities and entertainment options, and easy access to the freeway as well as easy access to the incredible Catalina State Park which has the most prominent mountain range in the Tucson area.
NEWS FROM YOUR REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONAL…
JULY 2017
JULY TIP: Seal air leaks. You may only
notice drafty areas in the wintertime, but those same gaps are
leaking out your air conditioned air all summer. Seal any leaks
around windows and doors using weather stripping, caulk or
spray foam insulation.
Summer’s in Full Swing
