Did you know that we have a new roller coaster ride opening right here in Tucson? Some have already been riding it and have raved about it’s extreme lifts, fast drops and corners that are taken at break-neck speed. Interested? It’s also known as the Tucson Real Estate Market. While in general it seems to be heading in a positive direction, there is much excitement along the way.

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We are still seeing a lot of upheaval in the economy in general and this has affected people’s confidence as well as their ability to make home purchases. On the other hand, interest rates for mortgage loans are at historic lows, which is enabling many home buyers to enter the market for the first time and take advantage of our current low pricing.

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This has been a very interesting year to be a Real Estate Professional.  Even though there have been a lot of negatives, I have so much to be thankful for, both personally and professionally.  Here is a list [...]

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One thing that people often forget or don’t know to ask about is a Realtor’s education. While all agents must take the same classes to become licensed, they are also required to take ongoing education. In Arizona, an agent must take 24 hours of Continuing Education Credit every 24 months to remain licensed. Some agents take courses on an ongoing basis while others cram it all in at the end right before they renew their licenses.

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Furthermore, Arizona is strapped for cash and is likely to look for sources of increased revenue in the very near future. But is double taxation on our homes really the answer? The Arizona Association of Realtors says “NO” which is why they are sponsoring the Protect Our Homes Amendment, Proposition 100.

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I mentioned last month that we are seeing increased difficulties and decreased cooperation from banks. This month I am working with a bank that seems to be motivated to get my short sale closed. If more banks become like-minded, short sales will remain attractive and things will keep moving. It’s a patchwork out there, though. Some banks are great, while others seem to be trying to lose money!

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