Part 2: How to Permit Construction When a Parcel is Impacted by Regulated Riparian Habitat
When a property or project site is impacted by regulated riparian habitat (RRH), a permit application for construction is reviewed for avoidance of this habitat. Avoidance of disturbance to riparian habitat can be accomplished through applicant’s flexibility on the location of improvements on a project site. While the Riparian Ordinance prioritizes avoidance and minimization of […]
Part 1: What is Riparian Habitat?
In Pima County, there are areas that are designated as Regulated Riparian Habitat (RRH). RRH has development limitations in an effort to preserve, protect, and enhance these areas. Why is this important? And what exactly is riparian habitat? Riparian habitat is the community of plants found along washes and floodplains. Riparian habitat can range from […]
A Wash Is a Wash Is a Wash; Not So Quick
I was recently working with a young couple looking for a property in the Tanque Verde Valley on which to build their first home. After exploring many neighborhoods and walking lots of land, we came across a 5-acre parcel in the Horse Head Road area. It was a richly vegetated property with all varieties of […]
6 Cool Upgrades to Include In Your Home Build Project
Building a home is an exciting process that allows you complete customization from start to finish. Once you have the basics figured out, it’s time to start thinking about what fun additions you can incorporate into your new place. If you’re looking for inspiration, here are 6 cool upgrades that will make your home build […]
Heating and Cooling Your New Home: What Are Your Options?
As you make plans to build your new home, you may not spend much time considering how you’ll manage the temperature. After all, it’s pretty straightforward, right? Maybe. But maybe not. These days, there are a number of systems you can choose from to manage your home’s temperature and each has its own benefits. Take […]
5 Things You Don’t Want to Miss in Tucson This Fall
Fall is upon us and finally, we can bear to be outside for more than a moment! There are plenty of things happening in Tucson this season you won’t want to miss. Whether you’re looking to find a fun idea for a night out with friends or a family-friendly activity, you’re sure to love something […]
5 Builder Upgrades to Splurge On – and 3 to Pass Up
Building a new house is no walk in the park, especially if you are unsure about which features you want to add to your home. For first-time homebuyers, deciding how to create a home that is perfect for your family and lifestyle comes with making a whole lot of upfront decisions. Whether you are choosing […]
Three Home Design Trends to Incorporate into Your New Home Build
It can seem virtually impossible to keep up with home design trends. While never-ending Pinterest board probably isn’t helping you decide on which home features you absolutely want to have in your new home construction (even if it is so much fun to pin all those gorgeous interiors), it is important to keep an eye […]
Uncovering the Cost to Build a House
Real estate is an amazing industry. The market is perfectly designed to allow for smart, reliable, and comprehensible cost breakdowns that allow buyers and sellers to understand how homes are being valued, and most importantly, why. As discussed in my previous blog, understanding the valuation of vacant, raw land is a much more involved process, […]
Guest Blog: The Sonoran Summer is Closing…
For many, Labor Day often signifies the end of the summer. It means back to school, no more vacation, and bittersweet feelings of seeing summer’s end. When summer is coming to a close in Tucson, there is also a bit of skip to everyone’s step. Folks that have lived in the Sonoran desert for a […]