Southern Arizona’s National Parks and Forests: Treasures of the Desert (Part One)
The days are long, the air is warm, and the outdoors are calling to us all once again. There is no better time of year to take advantage of the astounding landscapes that surround us here in Southern Arizona than to pull on our best hiking boots, fill our water bottles, and don our hats […]
5 Excellent Reasons to Invest in Land in Southern Arizona
Everyone is talking about the rise in property values, up-and-coming cities that are experiencing a sudden boom in real estate, and of course, the optimum time to buy, sell, and invest in property all across the United States. What is harder to hear amidst the hubbub of home sales and cities that are best for […]
Hillside Development Overlay Zone: Part Two
The purpose of the Hillside Development Overlay Zone (HDZ) ordinance was initially promulgated to prevent Tucson’s beautiful lower foothills and slopes ringing the perimeter of our valley from becoming densely populated with homes, driveways, and scarring, thus creating a natural and visual nightmare for us all as we enjoy the natural desert and mountain setting […]
Hillside Development Overlay Zone – Part One
One of the first questions I ask a prospective client is their preference for a flat or sloped lot. The majority of buyers seem to want a perfectly level site on which to build. It’s quicker, easier, certainly less costly to develop, allows for greater flexibility of home design, is more conducive to larger outdoor […]
The Moving-Ins and Outs of Your Home
Congratulations! Your new construction home is almost move-in ready, and all that hard work, planning, and effort have finally been completed. You probably can’t wait to move into your new space and take advantage of all those special details and upgrades that make this home uniquely yours. But before you can officially call your new […]
In the Know: The Language of Building a House
You had binders of research ready for your building loan interview. You designed a thorough checklist of questions and needs before committing to the perfect piece of land. Your home building Pinterest board is the stuff of legends. You created a neat space in your home to store all your building communications and materials, and […]
Vacant Land Market Recovery Continues as Foreclosures Dip
What a welcome headline last week in the Business Section of the Arizona Daily Star: “County Foreclosures Lowest Since ’07.” The article by Gabrielo Rico quotes data from the Pima County Recorder’s Office showing there were 372 home foreclosures in the first three months of 2017, the lowest since 2007 when 251 homes were sold […]
5 Things About Buying Land You Should Know (Before You Buy)
You’ve been in the market for a new home, but for one reason or another, none of the homes on the market match your vision of the right home for yourself and your family. Rather than settle for something that is less than what you need or wants in a home, many people in this […]
Building Your Own Home? Here’s How to Create a Smart Budget
When it comes to building your custom home on your new land, you may be surprised at just how many moving parts there are to keep track of. From having your land cleared, to finding the best contractor, to pouring over your home plans and blueprints that are piling up, it can seem as though […]
Spring and Summer Events Not to Miss in Tucson: Part Two
The city of Tucson has a large population of college-aged young adults, retired seniors, and military personnel. Every year Tucson has been attracting more people choosing to make Tucson their permanent home because Tucson is one of the most eventful and exciting places to live in the United States. We have world-class annual events that […]