February 23rd, 2010 by Michael Oliver

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Rita Ranch is a popular master-planned neighborhood on the southeast side of Tucson along Houghton and Rita Rd. Homes in the neighborhood are always coming on and off the market as there is a constant demand for them. Rita Ranch is within the 85747 zip code. 85747 Homes are highly coveted due to there location close to DMAFB and access to I-10 as well as Tucson’s east side. The best deals in Rita Ranch however sell quickly as buyer’s quickly scoop them up. In todays market foreclosures, short sales, and sometimes individual sellers with equity are where the best deals on homes are at. In Rita Ranch some new homes are still available however they are just outside “Rita Ranch” yet in the same general area. Homes in Rita Ranch Start in the mid 100k’s and can range up in price to the low $300k;s depending upon the size and amenities.

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February 9th, 2009 by Michael Oliver

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Buying a condo in Tucson’s Catalina Foothills makes sense for a number of reasons, if it’s your first home you can own a piece of the Foothills for a very reasonable price (condos start in the low to mid 100k’s). Tucson Foothills condo’s also make a lot of sense for the person who wants a well located and the “in demand” district the Catalina Foothills brings to the Tucson Valley. Furthermore upkeep in minimal, for both first time buyers (busy young professionals) and winter residents who only spend ½ the year in the Tucson region make buying a condo in The Catalina Foothills a natural and logical choice. Hopefully this post will serve as a buying guide for both segments of the Tucson condo market.

January 27th, 2009 by Michael Oliver

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Are you in the market for Tucson real estate and want to know what the top 10 things to know about the Tucson area? Ok here is my breakdown:

January 22nd, 2009 by Michael Oliver

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Here is a video of The Rancho Sahuarita Neighborhood. This is my first video and to be honest this one could have been a lot better but at least for those out of town that want to get a good idea what Rancho Sahuarita is all about this video should be beneficial. Believe it or not (those that live in Tucson know it to be true) I shot all this video in early March ( 2008) and YES PEOPLE ARE SWIMMING IN THE POOL! That’s how great the weather is here in Tucson that people actually swim 10 months a year. The splash park you see in the video (kids area with slides and very shallow pool) only operates during the summer when all the kids are out of school but during the summer this entire pool area is packed with people. Some of the other footage shows the many “satellite ” pools and parks. Those are also closed during most of the year as there is only demand for the large main pool during the non-summer months.

January 21st, 2009 by Michael Oliver

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I have been trying to come up with where I think the best values are for individual neighborhoods so it made me think of doing a post since I can’t be the only one wondering. For this “value” I’m considering more then just price in effect I’m objectively looking at the overall value a neighborhood brings to the residents who live there on the whole. Since it’s not realistic or simple to configure one individual neighborhood for “Best Neighborhood Value In Tucson” I thought I would name a few dependent upon price range and what the neighborhood offers residents. I would like to get some feedback on what others think represents good value in the Tucson area so your comments will be much appreciated.

December 29th, 2008 by Michael Oliver

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For those buyers currently sitting back waiting for the real estate market to come to them especially in the Rancho Sahuarita area (or Sahuarita area in general) it maybe time to step up to the plate. Take a look at some of these “finds” currently on the market awaiting a buyer. These homes are all foreclosure properties/ homes that had been repossessed by the lenders. However unlike a lot of foreclosure homes (also known as REO homes and bank owned homes/ properties.) these homes seem very clean and in very little need of repair. It would seem to me that these properties would be idea l for a buyer looking to make a purchase to step up to these. Now these three homes are all under $150,000 in price however they are very nice homes for the dollar, especially in Rancho Sahuarita. Regardless of price range, area, or type of home right now in the general Tucson area all homes are on deep discount. These homes can show just how steep that discount in specifically in Rancho Sahuarita. Take a look at these homes for sale.

December 12th, 2008 by Michael Oliver

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I thought it was interesting to take a look at the historical population of Tucson Arizona. As anyone can see from this chart the population of Tucson has exploded in 150 years. In just the past 60 years Tucson has gone from just over 45,000 people to in excess of 525,000! Now these numbers are only for just the “metro” region of Tucson and they do not include Marana, Oro Valley, Sahuarita, Vail, and Green Valley. When those numbers are included it brings the Tucson region up to over 1,100,000 in total population. What this chart also shows is that Tucson continues a growth trend that will increase housing, and land needs. Even 10 years ago many parts of Marana and Sahuarita, as well as many parts of Oro Valley did not even exist. Today those areas are essentially matured boomtowns that are now growing even further and this trend will continue. The Tucson area attracts many people relocating that are in need of a mild winter climate, reasonable housing costs, and high quality of life. Add to this the economic power that increases in population bring with it. (As more people move to an area it naturally becomes richer as more products are needed as well as individuals wealth is transferred along with them to the new area.)

November 29th, 2008 by Michael Oliver

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A lot of people think to own a second home/ winter home in Tucson you must spend a lot of money. Here in Tucson you can get nice second homes/ winter homes all day long for under $150k. Many people don’t realize the selection is available because for the past 5 years any home under 150k was purchased very quickly during the boom years that Tucson went through. What kind of second home can you get in Tucson for 150k or less? Well the options vary. Many snowbirds purchase a condo on the east side, central, northwest, or north/ northeast side of town complete with community swimming pools, fitness areas, and other amenities that condo/ townhome living offers for well under $150k.

November 26th, 2008 by Michael Oliver

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Obviously when you’re relocating to Tucson Arizona if you have never been here it can be extremely hard to figure out what side of town you want to live on, or what type of home you can get. Hopefully blogs like mine help you to shed light on what is available and to get a feel for the region months before you actually show up to town. Relocating to Tucson Arizona can (like all relocations) be stressful and complex. The toughest part of relocating to anywhere regardless if it’s Tucson (which hopefully it is) is finding a home you like in an area of town that works well for both you and your family. I figured I would give a basic rundown of the large mega communities that are very popular with relocating (and native residents) buyers. These neighborhoods are large in size and not necessarily for everyone, however the reason why they are large is because people find them well situated and well priced so they have a lot of demand. When relocating to Tucson as anywhere, everyone has opinions about “the best area” or “The best neighborhood” all of this is very, very subjective talk to 10 people and your bound to hear 10 different responses. Like I said this relocation guide post is simply to make potential relocation buyers aware of the Tucson area’s most popular large master-planned communities.

November 21st, 2008 by Michael Oliver

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Recently watching the real estate market in the Rancho Sahuarita master-planned community I have seen several relatively new homes in Rancho Sahuarita that are foreclosed homes, (Bank Owned, REO) that have sold for very low prices. Some of these homes are selling for as little as $81/ sf. Now these homes just closed within the past couple days so there obviously are deals still to be had, but when I see foreclosure (foreclosed. bank owned, reo) homes in Rancho Sahuarita at these prices it is incredible to see how affordable Rancho Sahuarita can be for those willing to do some work and put a little money into their new home. Here’s an example of a home that just closed escrow this week it was a 1900sf single story home in KB Home’s subdivision of Rancho Sahuarita named Presidio Del Cielo. Presidio Del Cielo is one of Rancho Sahuarita’s best neighborhoods and this 1900sf home with some upgrades sold for total sale price of $154,900! This same home when new sold for $243,175 in 2006 today that home could be bought for $88,000 OFF of what it once sold for only less then 3 years ago. I have personally seen this home and it was a great deal for that price.