The transaction process can be stressful, no matter which side you are on. In a hot market like we are currently experiencing, most sellers aren't too concerned about whether their property will sell, but maximizing is another matter.

You have probably heard of Fung Shui, but have you heard of Vastu? Vastu shastra, known as the “yoga of design,” is the ancient Indian practice of designing and building a home to create a positive atmosphere and foster happy living.

Vastu helps homeowners turn their house into a home. In the Vastu tradition, it is believed that each home radiates its own energy. Here’s how you can improve your home’s Vastu energy.

When you think of local Arizona flora, the first thing that likely comes to your mind is cactuses. Arizona and the Sonoran Desert are famous for our incredible range of native cactus species.

If you're looking to add some native cactus to your garden or add to your cactus knowledge, here are some of the southern Arizona Cactus species that you’ll find in the Tucson area.

Fishhook Barrel

The foothills that border Tucson are becoming increasingly popular for new build construction. They offer incredible views, excellent access to nature trails and outdoor activities, and they are home to some of the area's most premium communities.

Marana and Oro Valley have two beautiful gated communities that offer suburban luxury living with easy access to Tucson amenities and entertainment. 

If you have been paying attention to recent news headlines, you likely have noted that concern over inflation seems to be a recurring topic. It’s a simple fact of economics, the value and buying power of a dollar goes down over time as inflation increases. Inflation is the decrease of purchasing power of money, which consumers experience when purchasing daily goods. 

Which Choice is Best for Me in 2022?

Today’s real estate market is seeing huge jumps in value and high demand from homebuyers and investors alike. Of course, homebuyers like the idea of moving into an already built home, but sometimes buying an existing home just doesn’t work either because of price, location, or property requirements. 

Why do you want solar? 

Adding a solar system to your property isn’t just about doing your part to help with global warming by reducing your carbon footprint. These systems also save homeowners thousands of dollars over time whilst adding value to their property. In areas where the sun is shining most of the year, like Arizona, solar panels can deliver even more value. 

I’ve been very happy to see that over the last 5 to 6 years, the mortgage lending guidelines have relaxed a good bit which makes homeownership more achievable for a larger number of people.

With those more normalized guidelines, also comes opportunity for those that are interested to break into the investing world with very little cash out of pocket.

One of the biggest common misconceptions when it comes to your home is that all improvements will give you the value back and then some. 
This is TOTALLY untrue.