When it comes to your home, the foundation is a big deal. It’s what holds everything up and keeps your house standing strong. When problems start at the foundation, they can ripple through the whole structure and bring costly repairs with them. If you’re thinking about selling a home with foundation issues, here’s what you […]
Trying to sell your house in Tucson but not attracting any buyers? You’re not the only one. A lot of folks deal with the same thing during their home sale. Maybe your home has been sitting on the MLS (multiple listing service) among other real estate listings for weeks or even months without much movement. […]
Is your Tucson home meeting building regulations? Listing a home with code violations isn’t always easy. If you’ve made upgrades without the proper permits, you’ll likely encounter issues when trying to sell. Many buyers and financial institutions have concerns about code violations, and unpermitted work can make a property sale much more difficult. If you’re […]
Understanding your property value before listing it in Tucson is an essential step in the house-selling journey. Getting a grasp on your property’s valuation allows you to ensure a competitive price, attract motivated buyers, and achieve the best return on your investment.
In this guide, we’ll cover multiple approaches to calculate your property’s value, including […]
It takes a lot of work to sell a house. Between marketing, staging, and closing, the process can be both time-consuming and costly, even when you have a house in perfect condition. But when you’re selling a house that needs repairs, you could be biting off more than you can chew.
Home repair costs […]
“Septic systems” and “clay sewer lines” are common phrases in Arizona real estate, especially in rural areas. These are essential parts of a home’s plumbing, and if the house you’re looking at has a septic system, it’s important to have it inspected to make sure it’s in good working order, as septic system replacement costs […]
Houses in Tucson can be damaged by water in a number of ways, including burst pipes, a hot water heater leak, condensation from poorly vented rooms, and severe storms, especially during monsoon season with flash flooding and downpours. Whether water enters your house through a small pipe leak in a wall or through poorly […]
Mold infests homes even in dry areas like Tucson.
Tucson ranks 5th in the nation of large driest cities, and second driest only to Phoenix in Arizona. With an average annual rainfall of 10.6 inches, you may think mold isn’t a problem here, but mold can live anywhere there is moisture and food. Indoors, […]
Of the species of termites in Arizona, which causes the most termite damage in Tucson?
There are several species of termites in Arizona, but only two types should concern Tucson homeowners. They are the desert subterranean termite and the western drywood termite. In this article we’ll describe both species, how to identify them, their […]
What are galvanized pipes?
Back in the day, homes were built using lead pipes. Once the risks of using lead pipes became apparent, people began to build homes with pipes that were galvanized, which is the process of coating steel pipes with zinc. This was a popular plumbing choice for houses built during or […]
