March 7th, 2010 by Michael Oliver

Share This Post

Home Values in Tucson have changed dramatically over the past 10 years both towards the upside and then as the market has re-aligned recently. Home values in general within Oro Valley are quite a bit higher then in the greater Tucson area, while areas such as the SW offer lower then average home values. Buyers specifically move-up buyers, retirees, and higher end managers/ business owners seem to be pulled to the higher end feel that Oro Valley has as well as its magnificent mountain views, world class golf, and a small town feel. Other areas of the Tucson metro region also offer amenities and benefits that drive buyers to those specific regions. All of these factors play into home values in Oro Valley as well as the greater Tucson area and are reasons buyers prefer to live within it.

Oro Valley AZ, Oro Valley Real Estate, selling a home, Selling a Tucson Home, Selling an Oro Valley Home

March 5th, 2010 by Michael Oliver

Share This Post

Northwest (NW) Tucson real estate is the largest segment of Tucson real estate accounting for close to 33% of all listings and homes sold. NW Tucson real estate offers

NW Tucson is the largest segment of Tucson real estate and continues to grow

many different neighborhoods and homes for sale. Depending upon price range and needs NW Tucson should be able to accommodate any housing want/ need as the homes for sale vary in size, type, style, and amenities. So what are the best homes for sale in Northwest (NW) Tucson? What neighborhoods are the most coveted and the best deals?

NW Tucson homes for sale, NW Tucson Neighborhoods

February 25th, 2010 by Michael Oliver

Share This Post

The higher end of the Oro Valley foreclosure real estate market is seeing some nice listings come on the market. Recently I have seen

This Oro Valley Foreclosure Is Currently On The Market For $349,900

several high quality foreclosure homes within Oro Valley, these homes are newer and seem priced well considering the size and quality of them and the higher end neighborhoods in which they reside. Oro Valley Foreclosures are like a lot of other Tucson areas (including the foothills) where foreclosures are in almost every price range and home type. Oro Valley as a whole offers a smaller number of high quality move in ready foreclosure homes but has a high amount of short sales leading many to believe the supply of higher end foreclosures will be available for some time as the Oro Valley housing market is still in a recovery state.

bank owned homes Oro Valley, Oro Valley AZ, oro valley foreclosures, Oro Valley Real Estate

February 23rd, 2010 by Michael Oliver

Share This Post

Buyers have many of new home options available to them within Rancho Sahuarita in Sahuarita Arizona. Over the past 2 years most of all of the new homes in Rancho Sahuarita have been re-tooled by there respective builders to allow them to build more home for the money. Richmond American, KB Home, and DR Horton rolled out brand new floor plans to compete in the ultr affordable segment of the Rancho Sahuarita market.

New Homes Rancho Sahuarita, Rancho Sahaurita

February 23rd, 2010 by Michael Oliver

Share This Post

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.

Rita Ranch, Rita Ranch Homes

February 21st, 2010 by Michael Oliver

Share This Post

Buying Tucson investment property from banks that have foreclosed upon it is one of the best ways to buy distress property

The Tucson market offers deals for investors currently

at phenomenal prices. Distress investment property in Tucson is available for sale in all segments of the Tucson market. The best Tucson investment property deals generally are sold before they hit the general market or are at least highly known about when they do officially go on the market for sale. Bank managers, asset managers, and servicing managers responsible for selling  foreclosed assets have many contacts these contacts (Realtors) spread the word to their A-list clients and those clients (generally professional Tucson investors) act on those tips generating the sale of a bad asset for the bank, commission for the investor’s Realtor, and netting the investor an asset that will be sure to make them a return.

investing in tucson real estate, Tucson investments

February 10th, 2010 by Michael Oliver

Share This Post

Presidio Del Cielo Home For Sale

Rancho Sahuarita as many people know is a major master-planned neighborhood with half a dozen new home builders and thousands of homes already built. For the second time in less then a month a foreclosure in Rancho Sahuarita has hit the market for a very low price on a home that seems move in ready. Foreclosures in Rancho Sahuarita are somewhat common although larger homes and larger ones still in great shape are hard to come by and this home fits both of those descriptions as does the Rancho Sahuarita home highlighted here a couple of weeks ago.

Rancho Sahuarita Foreclosures, Rancho Sahuarita. Rancho Sahuarita Homes For Sale

January 31st, 2010 by Michael Oliver

Share This Post

One Of The Floorplans Meritage Is Now Building In Sky Ranch

Meritage Homes is now pre-selling their new homes at Sky Ranch just off Thornydale and south of Tangerine. These homes start in the high $180’s with a 1652sf home. From there the homes range in size all the way up to a 3118sf 2 story floor plan named the Cathedral Rock. Between these two smallest and largest homes in the neighborhood Meritage builds six other plans. Plans range in both 1 and 2 story options as well as 3 to 5 bedrooms with additional options for more beds and baths combos as well as 3 car garages and other upgrades.

Meritage Homes Tucson, NW Tucson Neighborhoods, Sky Ranch, Tucson new homes

January 29th, 2010 by Michael Oliver

Share This Post

Hartman Vistas Home For Sale

Hartman Vistas neighborhood in NW Tucson just north of Cortaro and west of Hartman Lane is a large entry level neighborhood to mid luxury neighborhood with homes starting in the mid $150k’s and going to the low $300k’s. Home sizes also range the smallest floor plan that was built was a 1258sf home  for those needing a larger home Hartman Vistas offers several good sized homes and plans all the way up to 3,090sf. Hartman Vistas located in the 85742 zip code was built by KB Home with land that was owned by New World Home when KB bought the New World’s business in 2002. While KB owned and built most of the neighborhood on the south side of the neighborhood a different series of homes was built by then named Standard Pacific homes now Miramonte Homes, these homes are much wider then the KB series and also smaller ranging in size between 1200sf-1650sf.

Hartman Vistas, Neighborhoods 85742, NW Tucson Neighborhoods

January 28th, 2010 by Michael Oliver

Share This Post

This Rancho Sahuarita Foreclosure Home Just Hit The market!

Rancho Sahuarita is one of the Tucson areas most demanded master planned neighborhoods due to its reputation as one of America’s top selling neighborhood complete with a stocked lake, splash parks, fitness center, recreation centers, and secondary parks and pools through out the large neighborhood. While Rancho Sahuarita does currently have a number of foreclosed homes within it most need work and one home that hit the market today stands out as a true Rancho Sahuarita foreclosure deal. This home within Presidio Del Cielo within Rancho Sahuarita is on Vuelta Buril and it’s a 3233sf 4bed, 3 bath home built in 2006.

Rancho Sahuarita Foreclosures, Rancho Sahuarita. Rancho Sahuarita Homes For Sale