Monthly Archives: June 2011

Here’s why sellers should NEVER over-price their homes

Posted on June 30, 2011 by Lisa Bayless

I’ll bet the sellers of a home, that just sold in Ventana Canyon, wish they priced their home correctly, when they first put it on the market in 2008. This home was first listed for $1,595,000 on 8/08. Its been on and off the market ever since and just sold for $1,099,000. That’s almost 33% below its original list price!!!
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Months of Inventory: Foothills, Oro Valley & Marana

Posted on June 28, 2011 by Lisa Bayless

Months of Inventory (MOI) reflects the time period required to sell all the properties on the market given the number of closed transactions in the preceding month, provided no new product becomes available. This is an excellent benchmark to show the velocity of transactions in relation to the market inventories. This measurement is a broad one and will vary (in some cases dramatically) by price range, location and type of property.

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Here’s a good deal in the Foothills!

Posted on June 27, 2011 by Lisa Bayless

5680 N Chieftan Trail had a $100k price reduction today and is now$525,000 ($179/sqft). For a home, in this condition, in the Foothills this is one good deal. Continue reading →

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Say NO to scorpions in your house!!!

Posted on June 27, 2011 by Lisa Bayless

The presence of scorpions in a home can be controlled. Loose boards, wood piles, rocks, and debris should be eliminated from areas around the home, especially near foundation walls. Spray an residual insecticide in these areas. This will also reduce populations of insects that the scorpions feed on. Spray a swath outside approximately six feet around the perimeter of the home and one foot up the foundation wall. Spray all entry points from the inside.
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Foreclosure update: Foothills, Oro Valley and Marana

Posted on June 22, 2011 by Lisa Bayless

Currently, the are 180 foreclosure properties for sale in the Foothills and the Oro Valley and Marana. The low price is $54,900 and the high is $2,350,000.

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Tucson 4th in the nation for real-estate investors!!!

Posted on June 22, 2011 by Lisa Bayless

Inman News has ranked Tucson 4th in the nation for real-estate investors!!! Now more than ever there is value in the real-estate market.

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Developers lose luxury Saguaro Ranch

Posted on June 20, 2011 by Lisa Bayless

Below find an excellent article, from the AZ Daily Star, regarding Saguaro Ranch. Saguaro Ranch is a luxury development (most homes have a list price above $2million) located in Marana. There is some incredible value and investment opportunities in Sagoaro Ranch now!!!

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Luxury Home Market Update

Posted on June 8, 2011 by Lisa Bayless

From Jan 1 – June 8, 2011 there have been 29 homes in the Foothills and the Northwest (Oro Valley & Marana) that have sold for $1million or more. 12 of these sales have been in the Northwest; the remained in the Foothills.

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May Housing Market Report: Oro Valley

Posted on June 6, 2011 by Lisa Bayless

Below find a link to the May Housing Report, from Long Realty, for Oro Valley.

This report provides up to date information, pricing, inventory, sales among others. This is one of the most comprehensive reports, on the Oro Valley housing market, that I am aware of.
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May Housing Report: Foothills

Posted on June 6, 2011 by Lisa Bayless

This report provides up to date information, pricing, inventory, sales among others. This is one of the most comprehensive reports, on the Foothills housing market, that I am aware of Continue reading →

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