240Santa Cruz County Blogshttp://homes.point2.com/Blog/US/Arizona/Santa-Cruz-County.aspxhttp://homes.point2.com/Images/Icons/807AAA359696B2CCC21BE5A099399412.jpghttp://homes.point2.com/2009-08-09T11:07:00-06:00Please join us at the Tucson Association of REALTORS Green Task Force on Monday, August 10th for a Brown Bag Lunch and Learn. Barb Skye Sieg e l, Landscape Architect and Author of 50 Facts Every Desert Dweller Should Know, will be teaching the ins and ...http://www.greenhomestucson.com/blogs/janie_and_barrie_herr/archive/2009/8/9/how-to-help-your-garden-survive-a-tucson-summer.aspx2009-08-09T11:07:00-06:00Janie and Barrie Herrhttp://www.greenhomestucson.com/blogs/janie_and_barrie_herr/archive/2009/8/9/how-to-help-your-garden-survive-a-tucson-summer.aspxCome see this beautiful Santa Fe home, just completed and first day on the market! 2 Bedroom, 2 bath house plus 1 bedroom, 1 bath Guest House - built with artistic and creative flair! Many GREEN features including Photo Voltaic Electric, Rain water harvesting, ...http://www.greenhomestucson.com/blogs/janie_and_barrie_herr/archive/2009/5/23/open-house-sunday-may-24th-12-3-pm-new-construction-with-green-features.aspx2009-05-23T21:24:00-06:00Janie and Barrie Herrhttp://www.greenhomestucson.com/blogs/janie_and_barrie_herr/archive/2009/5/23/open-house-sunday-may-24th-12-3-pm-new-construction-with-green-features.aspxThe actuaries tell us that for every so many miles we drive, we're going to have an accident. Well, I must have driven those miles, because I had one. The good news is that it was low-speed and very minor. And what I wanted to tell you about, is this ...http://www.greenhomestucson.com/blogs/janie_and_barrie_herr/archive/2009/5/14/body-shop-that-recycles.aspx2009-05-14T09:16:00-06:00Janie and Barrie Herrhttp://www.greenhomestucson.com/blogs/janie_and_barrie_herr/archive/2009/5/14/body-shop-that-recycles.aspxProduct ReviewsI was shopping at Home Depot to buy compact fluorescent lights for my home, and found that Tucson Electric Power along with other Arizona power companies are subsidizing the cost of this product. A 4-pack costs $1.85. Now is a great time to buy them, so ...http://www.greenhomestucson.com/blogs/janie_and_barrie_herr/archive/2009/3/11/change-your-lights-to-cfls.aspx2009-03-11T11:07:00-06:00Janie and Barrie Herrhttp://www.greenhomestucson.com/blogs/janie_and_barrie_herr/archive/2009/3/11/change-your-lights-to-cfls.aspxProduct ReviewsCome see us today at Mrs. Green goes Mainstream Sustainability and Energy EXP09 10 a.m.* to 7 p.m., March 7, 2009 Tucson Convention Center, Exhibit Hall A 260 S. Church Ave., Tucson, AZ * Speakers series starts at 8:45 a.m. First 500 people to arrive on ...http://www.greenhomestucson.com/blogs/janie_and_barrie_herr/archive/2009/3/7/sustainability-and-energy-expo-2009-today.aspx2009-03-07T09:31:00-06:00Janie and Barrie Herrhttp://www.greenhomestucson.com/blogs/janie_and_barrie_herr/archive/2009/3/7/sustainability-and-energy-expo-2009-today.aspxWhat: RUMBA is an annual student art showcase and competition specifically for art that is made out of recycled/previously used materials. Students of all ages and artistic abilities, school classrooms, clubs, and organizations are invited to participate. ...http://www.greenhomestucson.com/blogs/janie_and_barrie_herr/archive/2009/2/23/rumba-re-used-materials-becoming-art.aspx2009-02-23T14:15:00-06:00Janie and Barrie Herrhttp://www.greenhomestucson.com/blogs/janie_and_barrie_herr/archive/2009/2/23/rumba-re-used-materials-becoming-art.aspxAnnouncementsEventsCommunity InformationBarrie Herr has been awarded the National Association of REALTORS ® ’ (NAR’s) Green Designation, the only green real estate professional designation recognized by NAR. The coursework was created in collaboration with a multidisciplinary ...http://www.greenhomestucson.com/blogs/janie_and_barrie_herr/archive/2009/2/11/barrie-has-been-awarded-the-green-designation.aspx2009-02-11T08:26:00-06:00Janie and Barrie Herrhttp://www.greenhomestucson.com/blogs/janie_and_barrie_herr/archive/2009/2/11/barrie-has-been-awarded-the-green-designation.aspxAnnouncementsAs of January 26, 2009, the total number of foreclosures (bank-owned property) within the following areas: Ahwatukee, Chandler, Tempe, Gilbert, and Mesa is 1219. The price range selected for these lender-owned properties is from $100k to $800k. The homes ...http://marielenakrebs.point2agent.com/blogs/marielena_krebs/archive/2009/1/26/phoenix-east-valley-foreclosure-update.aspx2009-01-26T09:55:00-06:00Mark Krebshttp://marielenakrebs.point2agent.com/blogs/marielena_krebs/archive/2009/1/26/phoenix-east-valley-foreclosure-update.aspxAs things are today, this may be the best time to purchase a property that is a short-sale: that is, a property whereby the bank is willing to be paid less than the owed value, without having to go through the costly and time-consuming foreclosure process. ...http://marielenakrebs.point2agent.com/blogs/marielena_krebs/archive/2009/1/12/great-time-to-buy-a-short-sale-property.aspx2009-01-12T12:33:00-06:00Mark Krebshttp://marielenakrebs.point2agent.com/blogs/marielena_krebs/archive/2009/1/12/great-time-to-buy-a-short-sale-property.aspxWith plenty of foreclosures on the market, my investors have a wide range of homes to choose from. While every investor has their own sense of risk and tolerance, I usually recommend my amateur investors tackle simple fix-ups. My first few foreclosure ...http://www.valfrerealty.com/blogs/tucsonrealestateinvestors/archive/2008/5/3/tucson-foreclosure-series-ii.aspx2008-05-03T08:13:00-06:00James Valfrehttp://www.valfrerealty.com/blogs/tucsonrealestateinvestors/archive/2008/5/3/tucson-foreclosure-series-ii.aspxdevelopmentnewsreal estateforeclosuresOne example of a great deal out in the market today. A good investor can look past the rubble and personal property left behind. Its easy to see that a little updating would make this home pop. Come back often as I will be updating our progress on this ...http://www.valfrerealty.com/blogs/tucsonrealestateinvestors/archive/2008/5/1/eastside-foreclosure.aspx2008-05-01T23:19:00-06:00James Valfrehttp://www.valfrerealty.com/blogs/tucsonrealestateinvestors/archive/2008/5/1/eastside-foreclosure.aspxnewsreal estateforeclosuresIn the recent months, I have had many of my investor clients approach me about purchasing foreclosures. In this series, I will dictate our progress on purchasing, renovating and selling our foreclosures. The market is at or near bottom, the activity on ...http://www.valfrerealty.com/blogs/tucsonrealestateinvestors/archive/2008/5/1/foreclosure-investor-series.aspx2008-05-01T23:14:00-06:00James Valfrehttp://www.valfrerealty.com/blogs/tucsonrealestateinvestors/archive/2008/5/1/foreclosure-investor-series.aspxPicture an airplane that has lost partial engine power...It must now use its own weight (by descending) in order to provide enough airflow over the wings to stabilize its flight - even though it is descending, it is stable. However, given enough time, ...http://marielenakrebs.point2agent.com/blogs/marielena_krebs/archive/2008/1/11/where-is-the-market-now.aspx2008-01-11T17:06:00-06:00Marielena Krebshttp://marielenakrebs.point2agent.com/blogs/marielena_krebs/archive/2008/1/11/where-is-the-market-now.aspxProbably not. In the last two years, values in Sierra Vista have deflated about 15%. There is still a gradual (about a half-percent per month) decline in values As bad as that sounds, it is better than in many, if not most, communities in the Unitd States. ...http://www.arizona-broker.com/blogs/sierravista/archive/2008/1/4/has-the-dust-settled-yet.aspx2008-01-04T13:31:00-06:00Mike Dennishttp://www.arizona-broker.com/blogs/sierravista/archive/2008/1/4/has-the-dust-settled-yet.aspx....not just yet. I have had the year to develop working relationships with many of the major and custom home developers in Tucson. Most of my experiences come from first-hand knowledge with properties I own, others are from second-hand sources, such as ...http://www.valfrerealty.com/blogs/tucsonrealestate/archive/2007/12/20/and-the-2007-home-builder-award-goes-to.aspx2007-12-20T08:07:00-06:00James Valfrehttp://www.valfrerealty.com/blogs/tucsonrealestate/archive/2007/12/20/and-the-2007-home-builder-award-goes-to.aspxReal EstateAnnouncementsIndustryBuyer InformationCommunity Informationdevelopmentcustom homesnewsTucson's Current Market Trend Every month I provide insight on the direction of Tucson's real estate market. Many national news reports talk about a devastating bust in the housing market , yet they provide little factual data behind their claims. ...http://www.valfrerealty.com/blogs/tucsonrealestate/archive/2007/12/19/tucson-november-real-estate-statistics.aspx2007-12-19T20:39:00-06:00James Valfrehttp://www.valfrerealty.com/blogs/tucsonrealestate/archive/2007/12/19/tucson-november-real-estate-statistics.aspxReal EstatenewsTucson's Current Market Trend Every month I provide insight on the direction of Tucson's real estate market. Many national news reports talk about a devastating bust in the housing market , yet they provide little factual data behind their claims. ...http://www.valfrerealty.com/blogs/tucsonrealestateinvestors/archive/2007/12/19/tucson-november-real-estate-sales-statistics.aspx2007-12-19T20:37:00-06:00James Valfrehttp://www.valfrerealty.com/blogs/tucsonrealestateinvestors/archive/2007/12/19/tucson-november-real-estate-sales-statistics.aspxnewsreal estateLast week I had the opportunity to visit the Passages of Tucson Open House held off of I-10 and Hwy 83. On site was Jim Miller and Robert Hoffman, developers of the project. They discussed the road to development of the project, where the project was heading ...http://www.valfrerealty.com/blogs/tucsonrealestate/archive/2007/12/18/passages-of-tucson.aspx2007-12-18T22:04:00-06:00James Valfrehttp://www.valfrerealty.com/blogs/tucsonrealestate/archive/2007/12/18/passages-of-tucson.aspxReal EstateAnnouncementsdevelopmentnewsLocal builder Pathway Development has found itself in the Tucson real estate headlines. This time not for good reason. After being headlined in the Arizona Daily Star for its failing Corona De Tucson condo development, Aldea del Rey. It is now gaining ...http://www.valfrerealty.com/blogs/tucsonrealestate/archive/2007/12/18/more-trouble-with-tucson-builders.aspx2007-12-18T21:58:00-06:00James Valfrehttp://www.valfrerealty.com/blogs/tucsonrealestate/archive/2007/12/18/more-trouble-with-tucson-builders.aspxReal EstateCommunity Informationdevelopmentcustom homesLocal builder Pathway Development has found itself in the Tucson real estate headlines. This time not for good reason. After being headlined in the Arizona Daily Star for its failing Corona De Tucson condo development, Aldea del Rey. It is now gaining ...http://www.valfrerealty.com/blogs/tucsonrealestateinvestors/archive/2007/12/18/more-tucson-builder-issues.aspx2007-12-18T21:42:00-06:00James Valfrehttp://www.valfrerealty.com/blogs/tucsonrealestateinvestors/archive/2007/12/18/more-tucson-builder-issues.aspxdevelopmentcustom homesnewsreal estatebuilderWords of wisdom from my father! They are still true today. He survived the great depression, literally making his own way in the world starting at the age of 13 as his family had fallen apart and he was forced to strike out on his own during very trying ...http://marielenakrebs.point2agent.com/blogs/marielena_krebs/archive/2007/11/27/it-s-never-as-good-as-it-seems-or-as-bad-as-it-seems.aspx2007-11-27T17:55:00-06:00Marielena Krebshttp://marielenakrebs.point2agent.com/blogs/marielena_krebs/archive/2007/11/27/it-s-never-as-good-as-it-seems-or-as-bad-as-it-seems.aspxSeems like day after day we are feed new information regarding foreclosures, lending standards and the credit crunch. It is hard to draw the line at reality and media hipe, but I think the truth can be found somewhere in the middle. The releases from the ...http://www.valfrerealty.com/blogs/tucsonrealestate/archive/2007/11/20/thoughts-about-where-the-money-market-is-heading.aspx2007-11-20T21:14:00-06:00James Valfrehttp://www.valfrerealty.com/blogs/tucsonrealestate/archive/2007/11/20/thoughts-about-where-the-money-market-is-heading.aspxReal EstateMarket ConditionsCommunity InformationTucson's Current Market Trend Every month I provide insight on the direction of Tucson's real estate market. Many national news reports talk about a devastating bust in the housing market , yet they provide little factual data behind their claims. ...http://www.valfrerealty.com/blogs/tucsonrealestate/archive/2007/11/18/tucson-s-october-residential-sales-statistics.aspx2007-11-18T10:23:00-06:00James Valfrehttp://www.valfrerealty.com/blogs/tucsonrealestate/archive/2007/11/18/tucson-s-october-residential-sales-statistics.aspxReal estate markets in the Northeast and Midwest appear to have passed their low points. Based on sales in those regions, prices are increasing on existing homes. The Dallas market, for example, is relatively hot right now. The good news is that for us ...http://marielenakrebs.point2agent.com/blogs/marielena_krebs/archive/2007/10/2/south-and-west-real-estate-markets-next-in-line.aspx2007-10-02T09:09:00-06:00Marielena Krebshttp://marielenakrebs.point2agent.com/blogs/marielena_krebs/archive/2007/10/2/south-and-west-real-estate-markets-next-in-line.aspxRight now, there is a solid inventory of resale homes on the market. Indications are that, by early next year, inventories will be drawn down to a more normal level as new home builders finish adjusting their supply to meet the demand and sales continue ...http://marielenakrebs.point2agent.com/blogs/marielena_krebs/archive/2007/8/28/staging-advantage-establish-yours.aspx2007-08-28T13:09:00-06:00Marielena Krebshttp://marielenakrebs.point2agent.com/blogs/marielena_krebs/archive/2007/8/28/staging-advantage-establish-yours.aspxWell, there you have it! If you have been watching the news, you've seen what the Federal Reserve has been up to this past week. This is an example of what we were talking about in the previous post - a foreseeable unexpected twist.. All the gloom ...http://marielenakrebs.point2agent.com/blogs/marielena_krebs/archive/2007/8/18/foreseeable-unexpected-twist.aspx2007-08-18T11:49:00-06:00Marielena Krebshttp://marielenakrebs.point2agent.com/blogs/marielena_krebs/archive/2007/8/18/foreseeable-unexpected-twist.aspxHey. I guess you've seen the opinions in the Herald regarding the market in Sierra Vista. Now is your chance to add your thoughts. Please reply to this post and let us know what you think. Which way are we going? Up? Down? Sideways? What factors do ...http://www.arizona-broker.com/blogs/sierravista/archive/2007/8/7/sierra-vista-real-estate-market.aspx2007-08-07T23:33:00-06:00Mike Dennishttp://www.arizona-broker.com/blogs/sierravista/archive/2007/8/7/sierra-vista-real-estate-market.aspxsierra vistamarketopinionI am certain that, like us, you are hearing a great deal of information - some of it contradictory, regarding the state of the real estate market. Based on what we are seeing in the field, the market is alive and well! So why all the gloom and doom? News ...http://marielenakrebs.point2agent.com/blogs/marielena_krebs/archive/2007/8/5/swarm-of-bees.aspx2007-08-05T17:15:00-06:00Marielena Krebshttp://marielenakrebs.point2agent.com/blogs/marielena_krebs/archive/2007/8/5/swarm-of-bees.aspxCivano, Tucson - We invite everyone to visit our open house at 10372 E Capercaillie St on July 29 from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM . Property informationhttp://www.valfrerealty.com/blogs/tucsonrealestate/archive/2007/7/29/05f9c851b1b34888bbdf5f6475374d9e.aspx2007-07-29T08:12:00-06:00James Valfrehttp://www.valfrerealty.com/blogs/tucsonrealestate/archive/2007/7/29/05f9c851b1b34888bbdf5f6475374d9e.aspxReal EstateFor SaleOpen HousesCivano, Tucson - We invite everyone to visit our open house at 10372 E Capercaillie St on July 22 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM . Property informationhttp://www.valfrerealty.com/blogs/tucsonrealestate/archive/2007/7/19/390bb77109b84171a8238f9e2a171d59.aspx2007-07-19T18:11:00-06:00James Valfrehttp://www.valfrerealty.com/blogs/tucsonrealestate/archive/2007/7/19/390bb77109b84171a8238f9e2a171d59.aspxReal EstateFor SaleOpen HousesGreat News! The latest Tucson real estate market sales report has been released. See my home page for the exact numbers http://www.valfrerealty.com To summarize, the number of listings was drastically reduced in large part due to the increase in pending ...http://www.valfrerealty.com/blogs/tucsonrealestateinvestors/archive/2007/7/16/june-2007-tucson-housing-statistics.aspx2007-07-16T19:00:00-06:00James Valfrehttp://www.valfrerealty.com/blogs/tucsonrealestateinvestors/archive/2007/7/16/june-2007-tucson-housing-statistics.aspxHi all, I wanted to create a central forum where all Tucson investors could get together and discuss strategies, issues, deals and other musings. This is that place. I hope we can make this a creative place where we all can discuss and create wealth for ...http://www.valfrerealty.com/blogs/tucsonrealestateinvestors/archive/2007/7/11/welcome-to-trei.aspx2007-07-11T21:59:00-06:00James Valfrehttp://www.valfrerealty.com/blogs/tucsonrealestateinvestors/archive/2007/7/11/welcome-to-trei.aspxCivano, Tucson - We invite everyone to visit our open house at 10372 E Capercaillie St on July 15 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM . Property informationhttp://www.valfrerealty.com/blogs/tucsonrealestate/archive/2007/7/11/be93a6a94de7466e89255d46e0cc0004.aspx2007-07-11T21:49:00-06:00James Valfrehttp://www.valfrerealty.com/blogs/tucsonrealestate/archive/2007/7/11/be93a6a94de7466e89255d46e0cc0004.aspxReal EstateFor SaleOpen HousesHello there. My husband of 25 years, Mark, has joined me in providing you with the best real estate experience possible! He brings with him a depth managerial and negotiating experience. He holds an aerospace engineering degree with 12 years of jet engine ...http://marielenakrebs.point2agent.com/blogs/marielena_krebs/archive/2007/7/8/mark-joins-the-team.aspx2007-07-08T10:57:00-06:00Marielena Krebshttp://marielenakrebs.point2agent.com/blogs/marielena_krebs/archive/2007/7/8/mark-joins-the-team.aspxRita Ranch, Tucson - We invite everyone to visit our open house at 10544 E Feltleaf Willow Trail on June 24 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM . Property informationhttp://www.valfrerealty.com/blogs/tucsonrealestate/archive/2007/6/22/92de62527c1a4156b5ea49f8aad79b23.aspx2007-06-22T18:51:00-06:00James Valfrehttp://www.valfrerealty.com/blogs/tucsonrealestate/archive/2007/6/22/92de62527c1a4156b5ea49f8aad79b23.aspxReal EstateFor SaleOpen HousesShopping for a new home is an emotional experience. It’s also time consuming and comes with a myriad of details. Some buyers, however, caught up in the excitement of buying a new home tend to overlook some items. Their home purchase turns into an ...http://www.valfrerealty.com/blogs/tucsonrealestate/archive/2007/6/13/avoid-the-most-common-buyer-errors.aspx2007-06-13T18:28:00-06:00James Valfrehttp://www.valfrerealty.com/blogs/tucsonrealestate/archive/2007/6/13/avoid-the-most-common-buyer-errors.aspxBuyer InformationLooks like Tucson is riding out the bust of the housing market and prices are mildly rising. Even with the slight bump in mortgage rates and the subprime loan issues, Southern Arizona is still seeing the continuance of home sales. Tucson's Current ...http://www.valfrerealty.com/blogs/tucsonrealestate/archive/2007/6/13/new-may-2007-tucson-real-estate-sales-statistics.aspx2007-06-13T16:03:00-06:00James Valfrehttp://www.valfrerealty.com/blogs/tucsonrealestate/archive/2007/6/13/new-may-2007-tucson-real-estate-sales-statistics.aspxMarket ConditionsEmail me for the April 2007 housing stats or just check out my homepage for a summary of the market, www.ValfreRealty.com To summarize, April did not fair much better than March. This may be a good thing. Preliminary data is showing that buyers are coming ...http://www.valfrerealty.com/blogs/tucsonrealestate/archive/2007/5/17/april-2007-tucson-market-statistics-now-available.aspx2007-05-17T18:06:00-06:00James Valfrehttp://www.valfrerealty.com/blogs/tucsonrealestate/archive/2007/5/17/april-2007-tucson-market-statistics-now-available.aspxThe Tucson market has shown a steadying of house prices and sales. The summer months, typically the best performing, are expected to yield higher sales and prices if mortgage rates remain constant. See my home page for the sales numbers.http://www.valfrerealty.com/blogs/tucsonrealestate/archive/2007/3/18/tucson-february-home-sale-statistics-released.aspx2007-03-18T18:25:00-06:00James Valfrehttp://www.valfrerealty.com/blogs/tucsonrealestate/archive/2007/3/18/tucson-february-home-sale-statistics-released.aspxRolling Hills Country Club Estates, Tucson - We invite everyone to visit our open house at 8341 E Coral Springs Ln on March 18 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM . Property informationhttp://www.valfrerealty.com/blogs/tucsonrealestate/archive/2007/3/15/34a7ae3db73d4c6fb48a9aee288b6b82.aspx2007-03-15T09:19:00-06:00James Valfrehttp://www.valfrerealty.com/blogs/tucsonrealestate/archive/2007/3/15/34a7ae3db73d4c6fb48a9aee288b6b82.aspxReal EstateFor SaleOpen HousesRolling Hills Country Club Estates, Tucson - We invite everyone to visit our open house at 8341 E Coral Springs Ln on February 3 from 1:00 AM to 3:00 AM . Property informationhttp://www.valfrerealty.com/blogs/tucsonrealestate/archive/2007/1/29/7a6aef3f37f3437ebc13e411e7cba63d.aspx2007-01-29T21:38:00-06:00James Valfrehttp://www.valfrerealty.com/blogs/tucsonrealestate/archive/2007/1/29/7a6aef3f37f3437ebc13e411e7cba63d.aspxReal EstateFor SaleOpen HousesMany new home builders are offering great incentives right now. Allow me to help you find these great deals and to negotiate even greater savings for you.http://www.valfrerealty.com/blogs/tucsonrealestate/archive/2007/1/27/6d3250b487fa42c7b83e43b0909221dc.aspx2007-01-27T19:27:00-06:00James Valfrehttp://www.valfrerealty.com/blogs/tucsonrealestate/archive/2007/1/27/6d3250b487fa42c7b83e43b0909221dc.aspxAnnouncementsRolling Hills Country Club Estates, Tucson - We invite everyone to visit our open house at 8341 E Coral Springs Ln on January 28 from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM . Property informationhttp://www.valfrerealty.com/blogs/tucsonrealestate/archive/2007/1/26/3f697af770dd45e9b369a73bc16f2c90.aspx2007-01-26T14:31:00-06:00James Valfrehttp://www.valfrerealty.com/blogs/tucsonrealestate/archive/2007/1/26/3f697af770dd45e9b369a73bc16f2c90.aspxReal EstateFor SaleOpen HousesHello everybody. I am creating the first post to this site's new blog feature. I hope others will also contribute. I would like to post information regarding Tucson events, market trends, homes for sale, community events and other interesting Tucson ...http://www.valfrerealty.com/blogs/tucsonrealestate/archive/2007/1/25/welcome-to-my-blog-post.aspx2007-01-25T18:43:00-06:00James Valfrehttp://www.valfrerealty.com/blogs/tucsonrealestate/archive/2007/1/25/welcome-to-my-blog-post.aspxAnnouncements