Tucson Arizona Real Estate!

3374 N. Sierra Springs, Tucson, AZ Tucson Rental Home

Thu, 16 Feb 2017 07:11:38 -0800

3374 N. Sierra Springs, Tucson, AZ , One year Lease, $875.00 a month2 bedroom1 Bath1008 sq feetOne car garageNorth/south orientationCentral Tucson Very cute home in nearly perfect condition new on market for rent! Great convenient location with many upgrades including nice Berber carpet, contemporary window shades, ample storage, large fridge, washer/dryer included, security doors, low care landscape, east/west facing patio, lots of kitchen cabinets and outside storage!Pets are conditional on this property, if pet is approved, the fee is $250 per pet; the lease is a minimum one year, rent is $875.00 a month plus $875.00 security deposit and the application fee is $45.00. Buying or selling Tucson real estate, Mt Lemmon, Tucson bank-owned homes, Tucson rental homes, or Tucson lease option homes? Visit www.KGCPropertiesLLC.com . This blog is written with my opinions and my opinions are presented with accuracy but not guarantees. Please talk to a professional before making any real estate, financial or agency decisions. Gabrielle Kamahele Rhind - 2014. If you want to reprint parts of this - just email me for my permission: KGCProperties@gmail.com .

Tucson January 2017 Residential Market Statistics

Tue, 14 Feb 2017 15:13:23 -0800

Highlights from the January Residential Sales Statistics from the Tucson Association of Realtors:Total Sales Volume of $237,338,796 is a decrease of 14.78% from December’s number of $278,489,391 but an increase of 13.60% over January 2016. The Average Sales Price of $217,144 decreased 4.17% from last month. Average List Price of $222,156 is a decrease of 4.75% from last month’s number of $233,223. Total Under Contract increased this month by 19.46%. Total Unit Sales of 1,093 is down from 1,229 in December resulting in an 11.07% decrease but is up from January 2016 by 13.26%. The Median Sales Price jumped 2.79% going from $179,000 in December to $184,000. This is also an increase of 8.30% over January 2016. New Listings of 2,282 rose from 1,261 in December, an increase of 80.97%. Total Active Listings of 3,777 increased from 3,752 last month but have decreased 25.87% from January last year. Average Days on Market for January is 50, up 1 day from December’s 49. Conventional loan sales of 47.0% exceeded Cash Sales of 24.9%.Below is the average sales price in January compared to years before - the numbers remain stable from this time to a year ago - and making steady increases since 2011. Buying or selling Tucson real estate, Mt Lemmon, Tucson bank-owned homes, Tucson rental homes, or Tucson lease option homes? Visit www.KGCPropertiesLLC.com . This blog is written with my opinions and my opinions are presented with accuracy but not guarantees. Please talk to a professional before making any real estate, financial or agency decisions. Gabrielle Kamahele Rhind - 2014. If you want to reprint parts of this - just email me for my permission: KGCProperties@gmail.com .

Blackett's Ridge Trail Tucson - It's Daunting - But You Can Do It!

Mon, 13 Feb 2017 03:07:41 -0800

If you are up for a fitness building, challenging run or hike in Tucson - then Blackett's Ridge Trail is it!But first - some tips:Start EARLY and bring lots of water and fuel food.It is the desert - and there are desert critters - including snakes out so be aware.The roundtrip trek is 6.2 miles from the start (you still have to walk to get to the start) and it involves vertical climbing up to 1700 feet. Wear good shoes - the path is mostly rocky and rugged and lots of switchbacks.Wear hats and sunscreen too - you will be happy you did.But once you get to the top - you will have a breathtaking view of Tucson - it's worth the challenge for sure!How to get there: several locations will get you there - but the best place - Sabino Canyon Park entrance and follow the signs!View from the halfway point: Buying or selling Tucson real estate, Mt Lemmon, Tucson bank-owned homes, Tucson rental homes, or Tucson lease option homes? Visit www.KGCPropertiesLLC.com . This blog is written with my opinions and my opinions are presented with accuracy but not guarantees. Please talk to a professional before making any real estate, financial or agency decisions. Gabrielle Kamahele Rhind - 2014. If you want to reprint parts of this - just email me for my permission: KGCProperties@gmail.com .

CLOSED AT FULL PRICE ~ 9951 Deer Trail Tucson AZ

Fri, 10 Feb 2017 05:41:18 -0800

CLOSED with a FULL PRICE OFFER ~ 9951 East Deer Trail -a terrific Tucson east side location home!CONGRATS to the new home owner and the seller! Enjoyable sanctuary, airy, light, clean, welcoming, just painted - those are some words to describe this home! Open the front door, and walk into a huge great room/living area, kitchen area is open, spacious and eat in if you prefer. A sweet mix of tile floors in kitchen and bath; wood laminate in the great room/living area/dining area; and carpet in the bedrooms. Spacious master suite and bath, large back yard, cute, easy or low care landscaped front yard, two car garage with cabinets and nice little touches throughout the home - definitely a must see home! Details:MLS#: 21700981 Priced at $192,0004 bedrooms2 baths2,045 square feetHOA: $72 a monthListed by KGC Properties LLC, Gabrielle Rhind, KGCPropertiesLLC.com, 520.245.0242 Buying or selling Tucson real estate, Mt Lemmon, Tucson bank-owned homes, Tucson rental homes, or Tucson lease option homes? Visit www.KGCPropertiesLLC.com . This blog is written with my opinions and my opinions are presented with accuracy but not guarantees. Please talk to a professional before making any real estate, financial or agency decisions. Gabrielle Kamahele Rhind - 2014. If you want to reprint parts of this - just email me for my permission: KGCProperties@gmail.com .

New Tucson Home Southwest On Market~ Views ~ Gorgeous!

Wed, 08 Feb 2017 14:39:28 -0800

New Tucson Home on the market - Listed by KGC Properties LLC, Gabrielle Rhind 520.245.0242 $225,000.00MLS # 217037753 car garage (one bay extended)RV Pad and hook upsOne owner home! This home - where do we start! It is better than new and almost is! It will be hard to find everything this home has for this price - new! One owner - meticulous updates throughout - beautiful back porch with unobstructed views- flagstone and gravel landscape - gorgeous patio overlooking an endless pool with all the upgrades! Two professionally installed reserve water tanks; an extended cement RV pad with hookups behind the 10 ft custom gate - such a bonus for the price of the home! Inside, freshly painted home with high end ceiling fans, light fixtures, lovely wood front door and custom, sturdy wrought iron door, gently used appliances, the 3 bay of the garage has a 3foot extension - so lovingly taken care of - this home is ready for the second chapter - called ''My New Home''! Buying or selling Tucson real estate, Mt Lemmon, Tucson bank-owned homes, Tucson rental homes, or Tucson lease option homes? Visit www.KGCPropertiesLLC.com . This blog is written with my opinions and my opinions are presented with accuracy but not guarantees. Please talk to a professional before making any real estate, financial or agency decisions. Gabrielle Kamahele Rhind - 2014. If you want to reprint parts of this - just email me for my permission: KGCProperties@gmail.com .

Pending And Ready To Close ~ 9951 East Deer Trail Tucson Arizona

Sun, 05 Feb 2017 04:16:17 -0800

PENDING and ready to close ~ 9951 East Deer Trail -a terrific Tucson east side location home! Enjoyable sanctuary, airy, light, clean, welcoming, just painted - those are some words to describe this home! Open the front door, and walk into a huge great room/living area, kitchen area is open, spacious and eat in if you prefer. A sweet mix of tile floors in kitchen and bath; wood laminate in the great room/living area/dining area; and carpet in the bedrooms. Spacious master suite and bath, large back yard, cute, easy or low care landscaped front yard, two car garage with cabinets and nice little touches throughout the home - definitely a must see home! Details:MLS#: 21700981 Priced at $192,0004 bedrooms2 baths2,045 square feetHOA: $72 a monthListed by KGC Properties LLC, Gabrielle Rhind, KGCPropertiesLLC.com, 520.245.0242 Buying or selling Tucson real estate, Mt Lemmon, Tucson bank-owned homes, Tucson rental homes, or Tucson lease option homes? Visit www.KGCPropertiesLLC.com . This blog is written with my opinions and my opinions are presented with accuracy but not guarantees. Please talk to a professional before making any real estate, financial or agency decisions. Gabrielle Kamahele Rhind - 2014. If you want to reprint parts of this - just email me for my permission: KGCProperties@gmail.com .

The Fallout Of Being Overly Attached To Your Home.

Fri, 03 Feb 2017 04:00:50 -0800

A friend of mine listed her Mom's house nearly a year ago - only one low offer, not accepted, two big price drops and relatively few showings since.It is listed with another agent - another of her good friend's. I received a message from her the other day - can you help? Should we paint? Upgrade? Anything to sell it? My response? Stop waiting for the right buyer and just price the home right.Why hasn't that been done? Because:1) The son, my friend's brother, tells mom that the right buyer will come along2) Son says Mom's house is worth more than what it's listed for - just wait it out.3) Son says the agent is just not doing their job - it needs marketing, open houses, etc.Why is this type of thinking a mistake?1) Nobody is going to love your home or be attached to it like you are. 2) The "right" family still won't overpay for a home.3) As for the agent - I wouldn't spend money to market an overpriced home either - the job of the agent should have been to facilitate pricing the home correctly from the beginning.Mom makes all the decisions about the house - it is her right to be overly attached and keep it overpriced. Because the agent is a friend of the family - perhaps her emotions are getting in the way of having a price talk with Mom.Back to my friend's question - what can be done - anything to sell the house? Nothing - until Mom changes her mind about the price. And what is the fallout from this? Depends on how you look at it - Mom clearly thinks there is no fall out (even though she complains that the house hasn't sold and someone should do something about it!)But there are fallouts to think about if you are overly attached and overpriced to a house that is not selling:1) Consider what it is costing you to continue owning a home that sits vacant on the market - at some point it will turn "negative" and will cost more than a price drop would.2) The longer it sits on the market - the less appealing it becomes and the fewer if any showings it will get.3) If you are lucky - lowball offers will come - especially after nearly a year on the market - so be emotionally prepared for that to happen.4) Vacant homes, with out of state sellers and no caretaker or relatives to check on the house? Potential for vandalism and theft of whatever is left inside the house. Buying or selling Tucson real estate, Mt Lemmon, Tucson bank-owned homes, Tucson rental homes, or Tucson lease option homes? Visit www.KGCPropertiesLLC.com . This blog is written with my opinions and my opinions are presented with accuracy but not guarantees. Please talk to a professional before making any real estate, financial or agency decisions. Gabrielle Kamahele Rhind - 2014. If you want to reprint parts of this - just email me for my permission: KGCProperties@gmail.com .

3374 N. Sierra Springs, Tucson, AZ New Rental Listing

Sat, 28 Jan 2017 04:33:42 -0800

3374 N. Sierra Springs, Tucson, AZ , One year Lease, $875.00 a month2 bedroom1 Bath1008 sq feetOne car garageNorth/south orientationCentral Tucson Very cute home in nearly perfect condition new on market for rent! Great convenient location with many upgrades including nice Berber carpet, contemporary window shades, ample storage, large fridge, washer/dryer included, security doors, low care landscape, east/west facing patio, lots of kitchen cabinets and outside storage!Pets are conditional on this property, if pet is approved, the fee is $250 per pet; the lease is a minimum one year, rent is $875.00 a month plus $875.00 security deposit and the application fee is $45.00. Email KGCProperties@gmail.com to receive a complete tenant packet, or Apply Online . Buying or selling Tucson real estate, Mt Lemmon, Tucson bank-owned homes, Tucson rental homes, or Tucson lease option homes? Visit www.KGCPropertiesLLC.com . This blog is written with my opinions and my opinions are presented with accuracy but not guarantees. Please talk to a professional before making any real estate, financial or agency decisions. Gabrielle Kamahele Rhind - 2014. If you want to reprint parts of this - just email me for my permission: KGCProperties@gmail.com .

Styro Cups and Icicles In The Desert!

Thu, 26 Jan 2017 11:06:53 -0800

Okay east coast friends - this is Tucson's version of a deep freeze - we hit 27 degrees last night - on my early morning trail run - it was cold and icy! Brrrr - I mean just look at how frozen we were! When it comes to this kind of "freeze" we see alot of fun ways people protect their plants and pipes outside - one of the most common and practicle ways to protect cactus - styrofoam cups - so you will see this alot around Tucson:Other options are towels, blankets, tarps and fuzzy hats that do an excellent job protecting pool pumps and pipes! Whatever you choose - just know - cold freezes do not last long - in fact - by the weekend it will be 70 some degrees in Tucson - so you do not have to spend a lot of money on protecting pipes and plants - most important - just do it! Buying or selling Tucson real estate, Mt Lemmon, Tucson bank-owned homes, Tucson rental homes, or Tucson lease option homes? Visit www.KGCPropertiesLLC.com . This blog is written with my opinions and my opinions are presented with accuracy but not guarantees. Please talk to a professional before making any real estate, financial or agency decisions. Gabrielle Kamahele Rhind - 2014. If you want to reprint parts of this - just email me for my permission: KGCProperties@gmail.com .

What's It Cost To Live In Tucson Arizona?

Wed, 25 Jan 2017 05:25:19 -0800

It's not too bad - Tucson housing and affordablity ranks below the national average - according to US News annual reports.Our average price for a home - roughly between $185,000 - $217,000.Tucson's largest employers are The University of Arizona, Raytheon (a defense contractor company) and Davis-Monthan Air Force Base. Almost a million people live in the Tucson metro area, but the most common phrase you will hear in our city, "Tucson is a small town - everyone seems to know – or know of – everyone else." Thinking of buying or selling your Tucson home? Call Gabrielle Rhind 520.245.0242 for a free market analysis and let's discuss your move! Some Highlights about Tucson (from US News World Report): Buying or selling Tucson real estate, Mt Lemmon, Tucson bank-owned homes, Tucson rental homes, or Tucson lease option homes? Visit www.KGCPropertiesLLC.com . This blog is written with my opinions and my opinions are presented with accuracy but not guarantees. Please talk to a professional before making any real estate, financial or agency decisions. Gabrielle Kamahele Rhind - 2014. If you want to reprint parts of this - just email me for my permission: KGCProperties@gmail.com .

Tucson Rental Market Statistics December 2016

Fri, 20 Jan 2017 07:12:23 -0800

Half. That summarizes the Tucson rental market for the month of December - of 100% of rentals on the market - only 50% of them were rented - with the average days on market (between one and 30 days) - around 46 days. Graph and Statistics from the Tucson Association of Realtors, December 2016 Rental summarize the active inventory, rented inventory, and days on market for each rental property type. Below are some highlights: Total Active listings for December were 475The number of properties rented this month was 271The Average monthly rent for Apartments was $610The Average monthly rent for Condominiums was $813The Average monthly rent for Mobile Homes was $425The Average monthly rent for Manufactured Single Family Residence’s was $1,022The Average monthly rent for Patio Homes was $1,150The Average monthly rent for Plex’s was $683The Average monthly rent for Single Family Residence’s was $1,295The Average monthly rent for Townhomes was $991Average Days on Market was 45. Buying or selling Tucson real estate, Mt Lemmon, Tucson bank-owned homes, Tucson rental homes, or Tucson lease option homes? Visit www.KGCPropertiesLLC.com . This blog is written with my opinions and my opinions are presented with accuracy but not guarantees. Please talk to a professional before making any real estate, financial or agency decisions. Gabrielle Kamahele Rhind - 2014. If you want to reprint parts of this - just email me for my permission: KGCProperties@gmail.com .

Under Contract ~ 9951 East Deer Trail Tucson Arizona

Thu, 19 Jan 2017 05:59:35 -0800

7 days on market, 2 offers, it's Under Contract! 9951 East Deer Trail - a terrific Tucson east side location home! Enjoyable sanctuary, airy, light, clean, welcoming, just painted - those are some words to describe this home! Open the front door, and walk into a huge great room/living area, kitchen area is open, spacious and eat in if you prefer. A sweet mix of tile floors in kitchen and bath; wood laminate in the great room/living area/dining area; and carpet in the bedrooms. Spacious master suite and bath, large back yard, cute, easy or low care landscaped front yard, two car garage with cabinets and nice little touches throughout the home - definitely a must see home! Details:MLS#: 21700981 Priced at $192,0004 bedrooms2 baths2,045 square feetHOA: $72 a monthListed by KGC Properties LLC, Gabrielle Rhind, KGCPropertiesLLC.com, 520.245.0242 Buying or selling Tucson real estate, Mt Lemmon, Tucson bank-owned homes, Tucson rental homes, or Tucson lease option homes? Visit www.KGCPropertiesLLC.com . This blog is written with my opinions and my opinions are presented with accuracy but not guarantees. Please talk to a professional before making any real estate, financial or agency decisions. Gabrielle Kamahele Rhind - 2014. If you want to reprint parts of this - just email me for my permission: KGCProperties@gmail.com .

Thinking Of Renting Your Tucson Home?

Wed, 18 Jan 2017 03:51:08 -0800

Renting vs Selling - sometimes it is the question when it comes to relocating or even upgrading from your current home.How do you decide? Depends mostly on you and what you want or need. As a long time property manager and listing Broker - I have experience to help no matter what you need or want. A basic thought on this topic - if your goal is to make money on renting your home - keep in mind - it is not the monthly rent that will get you to that goal - it is the "down the road part" that will - because real estate is a long term investment.Here is a chart from the Tucson Association of Realtors December 2016 rental market statistics - from 2011 to 2016 - average rents have fluctuated up and down - but over time - the average rent only increased by roughly $50 a month in 5 years. That supports my thought that if you are going to rent your home - make the goal keeping it rented - preferably by the same tenant - and you do that by keeping your rent affordable and do not raise it every time the lease is up for renewal.What is the longest I have kept the same tenant in the same house? 14 years (on a 15 year mortgage note) and counting! If you are interested in renting your home - call Gabrielle Rhind, 520.245.0242 at KGC Properties and let's talk - my experience and solid record will certainly help you make the right decision for you! Buying or selling Tucson real estate, Mt Lemmon, Tucson bank-owned homes, Tucson rental homes, or Tucson lease option homes? Visit www.KGCPropertiesLLC.com . This blog is written with my opinions and my opinions are presented with accuracy but not guarantees. Please talk to a professional before making any real estate, financial or agency decisions. Gabrielle Kamahele Rhind - 2014. If you want to reprint parts of this - just email me for my permission: KGCProperties@gmail.com .

Thinking Of Selling Your Tucson Are Home? Prices Are In Your Favor!

Wed, 18 Jan 2017 03:15:51 -0800

The Tucson area MLS statistics show that at least for now, the word is "increase" - sales volume, list prices and and average sales prices - all increased. This is good news for sellers!Thinking of selling your Tucson home, give KGC Properties , Gabrielle Rhind, 520.245.0242 - get a free market analysis and let's get your home on the market! Below are some highlights from the Tucson Association of Realtors - December Residential Sales Statistics: Total Sales Volume of $278,489,391 is an increase of 1.16% from last month’s number of $275,287,830 and an increase of 5.49% over December 2015. The Average Sales Price increased 4.21% to $226,598 from $217,446 in November. Average List Price of $233,223 is an increase of 4.53% from November’s number of $223,119. Total Under Contract decreased by 11.12% this month. Total Unit Sales of 1,229 decreased this month by 2.92% from 1,266 in November and decreased 1.44% from December 2015. The Median Sales Price of $179,000 is down from November’s number of $184,900 resulting in a 3.19% decrease. New Listings of 1,261 are a decrease of 26.98% from 1,727 in November and a 21.87% decrease since December 2015. Total Active Listings of 3,752 decreased from 4,067 in November and have decreased 23.24% from December 2015. Average Days on Market for December is 49. Conventional loan sales of 46.9% exceeded Cash Sales of 23.7%. Buying or selling Tucson real estate, Mt Lemmon, Tucson bank-owned homes, Tucson rental homes, or Tucson lease option homes? Visit www.KGCPropertiesLLC.com . This blog is written with my opinions and my opinions are presented with accuracy but not guarantees. Please talk to a professional before making any real estate, financial or agency decisions. Gabrielle Kamahele Rhind - 2014. If you want to reprint parts of this - just email me for my permission: KGCProperties@gmail.com .

Tucson East Side New Listing ~ Arizona La Victoria 4 Bedroom Home!

Sat, 14 Jan 2017 08:36:43 -0800

New on the market, a terrific Tucson east side location home! Enjoyable sanctuary, airy, light, clean, welcoming, just painted - those are some words to describe this home! Open the front door, and walk into a huge great room/living area, kitchen area is open, spacious and eat in if you prefer. A sweet mix of tile floors in kitchen and bath; wood laminate in the great room/living area/dining area; and carpet in the bedrooms. Spacious master suite and bath, large back yard, cute, easy or low care landscaped front yard, two car garage with cabinets and nice little touches throughout the home - definitely a must see home! Details:MLS#: 21700981 Priced at $192,0004 bedrooms2 baths2,045 square feetHOA: $72 a monthListed by KGC Properties LLC, Gabrielle Rhind, KGCPropertiesLLC.com, 520.245.0242 Buying or selling Tucson real estate, Mt Lemmon, Tucson bank-owned homes, Tucson rental homes, or Tucson lease option homes? Visit www.KGCPropertiesLLC.com . This blog is written with my opinions and my opinions are presented with accuracy but not guarantees. Please talk to a professional before making any real estate, financial or agency decisions. Gabrielle Kamahele Rhind - 2014. If you want to reprint parts of this - just email me for my permission: KGCProperties@gmail.com .

Active Rain Referral: Success And Friendship!

Fri, 13 Jan 2017 05:37:09 -0800

I have been missing in action on Active Rain for a while - but one thing is for sure - when I have real estate referral needs - this is the first place I start! As I did about a month ago - a longtime friend intended to relocate to the greater Phoenix area and needed a Realtor. While there are many fantastic agents on the Rain in our sister city - the first person I thought of was Richard Bazinet because of the past year or longer on the rain - we developed an email relationship just checking in from time to time with each other. In getting to know Richard, I knew that he would be perfect for my friends.Richard was quick to respond to my friend's call and I believe within two days my friend met Richard in Phoenix, he showed them several subdivisions and - had an offer written and ready to go before they left town! They closed on the home at the end of December and could not have said more wonderful things about Richard.This post really is just about how friendships develop in the Rain - personally and professionally. I look forward to getting up to Phoenix to actually meet Richard in person - and thank him for taking such good care of my friends! Buying or selling Tucson real estate, Mt Lemmon, Tucson bank-owned homes, Tucson rental homes, or Tucson lease option homes? Visit www.KGCPropertiesLLC.com . This blog is written with my opinions and my opinions are presented with accuracy but not guarantees. Please talk to a professional before making any real estate, financial or agency decisions. Gabrielle Kamahele Rhind - 2014. If you want to reprint parts of this - just email me for my permission: KGCProperties@gmail.com .

Tucson Two Bedroom Summertree Condo For Sale

Tue, 20 Sep 2016 21:19:12 -0700

Charming corner end unit - open the door to a nice entry way with sitting and closet space, as you enter up the stairs you are greeted to a spacious condo living area, with a lovely fireplace, and sliding glass doors that overlook a nice size east facing patio and outside storage, pretty views and lots of windows - two side windows in living room, a large kitchen window and each bedroom has a large window - for natural light. There is a galley style eat in kitchen, or breakfast bar/nook; dining area, high ceilings with ceiling fans, brand new washer/dryer in unit with neutral paint colors and neutral color appliances.The price is $84,000 ~ Carport parking ~ community swimming pools ~ trash ~ exterior and roof maintenance are covered under the HOA.Summertree condos is located in a very convenient location of Tucson near Speedway and Pantano!MLS # 21624199 Buying or selling Tucson real estate, Mt Lemmon, Tucson bank-owned homes, Tucson rental homes, or Tucson lease option homes? Visit www.KGCPropertiesLLC.com . This blog is written with my opinions and my opinions are presented with accuracy but not guarantees. Please talk to a professional before making any real estate, financial or agency decisions. Gabrielle Kamahele Rhind - 2014. If you want to reprint parts of this - just email me for my permission: KGCProperties@gmail.com .

Tucson News: Register To Vote ~ Pools Close & Kids Go Back To School!

Mon, 01 Aug 2016 08:54:34 -0700

Here is what you need to know in Tucson Today:TODAY IS LAST DAY TO REGISTER TO VOTE IN PRIMARY - If you want to vote in this year’s Arizona primary election, today is the last day to register or update your current voter information with the Secretary of State’s Office. The primary is Aug. 30, but early voting begins on Wednesday. The primary includes races for U.S. Congress and the Arizona Legislature. SUMMER POOL HOURS ENDING THIS WEEK - The extended summer pool schedule ends this Wednesday, and kids 17 and under still can swim free at 17 of the 18 pools until then. The Catalina Park splash pad at 900 N. Fourth Ave. or the Marty Birdman Center/Balboa Heights Park splash pad, 2536 N. Castro Ave remain open and have splash pads with manual activation systems and playgrounds. The splash pads are operational through the end of October, 8 a.m. until dusk. MOST KIDS RETURN TO SCHOOL THIS WEEK - Kids go back to school this week in the Tucson Unified School (TUSD) starts today, Tanque Verde School Distrcict starts Wednesday, Vail Schools are already back in session and other schools will begin at the end of this week. Buying or selling Tucson real estate, Mt Lemmon, Tucson bank-owned homes, Tucson rental homes, or Tucson lease option homes? Visit www.KGCPropertiesLLC.com . This blog is written with my opinions and my opinions are presented with accuracy but not guarantees. Please talk to a professional before making any real estate, financial or agency decisions. Gabrielle Kamahele Rhind - 2014. If you want to reprint parts of this - just email me for my permission: KGCProperties@gmail.com .

The Tucson Desert After A Long Drink Of Water.

Thu, 28 Jul 2016 20:36:34 -0700

If you wakeup early enough in the Tucson summer's - especially after a long night of summer monsoon rains - often you can catch the prettiest pictures of the desert after they have had a long drink of water.I tend to be out by 5am getting exercise in before the heat hits - and it hits hard by 8am! That means, I catch the sunrises and on a partularly long trail run - I found this beauty. My daughter happened to be with me and caught a great photo of the leftover rain! Buying or selling Tucson real estate, Mt Lemmon, Tucson bank-owned homes, Tucson rental homes, or Tucson lease option homes? Visit www.KGCPropertiesLLC.com . This blog is written with my opinions and my opinions are presented with accuracy but not guarantees. Please talk to a professional before making any real estate, financial or agency decisions. Gabrielle Kamahele Rhind - 2014. If you want to reprint parts of this - just email me for my permission: KGCProperties@gmail.com .

El Tour De Tucson Adds A Distance!

Wed, 27 Jul 2016 21:24:48 -0700

In conjunction with the City of Marana - the El Tour de Tucson - the largest cycling event in the country - is adding another distance to it's event this year! Currently, the Tour offers a 106, 76, 54 and 37 mile course - and this year will offer a 28 mile course. The tour also offers an 11, 5 and 1/4 mile course in their Fun Ride (not timed) scheulde of events. According to officials - between 500 and 1,000 riders are expected to participate in the new 28 mile route which will start at the northwest corner of Heritage Park Drive and Gladden Farms Road, roughly 3 1/2 miles west of Interstate 10 on the Tangerine Road exit.The overall tour offers a scenic peremiter ride around Tucson with lots of rest stops, entertainment and fun - all with the benefit of exercise - and to include the City of Marana in this years event will certainly add to it!The Tour is my favoriate ride and I look forward to seeing more cyclists in the event this year! Buying or selling Tucson real estate, Mt Lemmon, Tucson bank-owned homes, Tucson rental homes, or Tucson lease option homes? Visit www.KGCPropertiesLLC.com . This blog is written with my opinions and my opinions are presented with accuracy but not guarantees. Please talk to a professional before making any real estate, financial or agency decisions. Gabrielle Kamahele Rhind - 2014. If you want to reprint parts of this - just email me for my permission: KGCProperties@gmail.com .

Poke'mon Go Tucson Fun.

Wed, 20 Jul 2016 21:44:46 -0700

I am not a player - but I am intrigued reading all the news about Pokemon - the good (exercise, getting people outside, just fun) - and the bad (walking off cliffs, no-good guys luring people to them up for being robbed, etc.). There are also many articles about real estate agents using the game to spark interest in open houses and in other ways. One thing that I gained more knowledge about from reading are Poke Stops and Poke Gyms - so I thought for fun I would post a few that I have read about for those interested:The biggest Poke Park in Tucson - Reid Park - lately at night you can see many, many people out playing.TUCSON STOPS IDEAS: Trico Electric Cooperative Mural Lucky Wishbone at Campbell & Grant Metal Arts Village The Melting Pot Foothills Mall Food Court Compass floor tile inside the Foothills Mall King Kong’s Baseball Bat inside the Foothills Mall Sasquatch Family (at former Lodge Sasquatch Kitchen) Tohono Chul Park (13 Poké Stops) AROUND THE UA (from Jason Bartel Twitter Feed) John Button Salmon statue Bear Down Field The new ticket office in the northwest corner of Arizona Stadium The Arizona Stadium field The ZonaZoo wall The south endzone scoreboard Blue footballs across from Circle K Mirror lab Pinal Hall under the stadium Bill Lowell memorial U of A sign at Campbell and 6th Front entrance of Sancet (now the football practice field) Where the old baseball scoreboard used to be The former home of the John Button Salmon statue McKale Center sign in front of the ticket office ZonaZoo entrance UA Sports Hall of Fame plaques Eddie Lynch Athletics Pavilion Fred Enke Plaza Richard Jefferson Gymnasium The arch/Block A sidewalk mural in between McKale and RJ Gym And of course, Hillenbrand Aquatic Center TUCSON GYMS: The Old Pima County Courthouse Hotel Congress Eckstrom-Columbus Library Himmel Park Library Joel D. Valdez Main Library – red sculpture out front Joyner Green Valley Branch Library Martha Cooper Branch Library Miller-Golf Links Library Oro Valley Public Library Southwest Branch Library The Hut Tucson Foothills Mall – 2 Gyms Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum – 2 Gyms Tohono Chul Park AND FOR FUN - POKE BEER CRAWL IDEAS (Ideas from the Tucson Foodie) Barrio Brewing Co. Thunder Canyon Brewery Restaurant and Pub Pueblo Vida Brewing Company Hotel Congress The Hut Tap & Bottle Borderlands Brewing Company Dusty Monk Pub Time Market 1702 Buying or selling Tucson real estate, Mt Lemmon, Tucson bank-owned homes, Tucson rental homes, or Tucson lease option homes? Visit www.KGCPropertiesLLC.com . This blog is written with my opinions and my opinions are presented with accuracy but not guarantees. Please talk to a professional before making any real estate, financial or agency decisions. Gabrielle Kamahele Rhind - 2014. If you want to reprint parts of this - just email me for my permission: KGCProperties@gmail.com .

Tucson This Week!

Tue, 19 Jul 2016 05:46:57 -0700

It is certainly hot in Tucson - but that doesn't keep folks from getting out and doing things - here is what is going on in Tucson this week:

Loft Kids Fest Loft Cinema July 23rd – 31st, 9:15am	Cox Movie in the Park Reid Park July 22nd, 5:30pm
Night Wings Pima Air and Space Museum July 23rd, 5pm	Peach Mania and Watermelon Weekend Apple Annie's, Willcox July 23rd & 24th
Twilight Thursdays Tucson Botanical Gardens Thursdays May 12th – Sept 29th	Astronomy Night Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum July 23rd, 5pm - 10pm

Buying or selling Tucson real estate, Mt Lemmon, Tucson bank-owned homes, Tucson rental homes, or Tucson lease option homes? Visit www.KGCPropertiesLLC.com . This blog is written with my opinions and my opinions are presented with accuracy but not guarantees. Please talk to a professional before making any real estate, financial or agency decisions. Gabrielle Kamahele Rhind - 2014. If you want to reprint parts of this - just email me for my permission: KGCProperties@gmail.com .

Is This The Beginning Of 2008?

Mon, 11 Jul 2016 21:25:11 -0700

According to a recent article in the Arizona Daily Star, "low interest rates and higher home values have more Tucson-ans taking out loans against their houses — a move mortgage lenders and financial planners warn can be risky."I just posted a market update a few days ago that shows significant increases in "sold prices" - in terms of percent about a 9.5 percent increase - or roughly $20,000 that could be "cashed out" on a refinance.Of course, people can do what they want with their money and, according to the article, at least one local lender cautions borrowers from cashing out their home equity to purchase cars, do cosmetic surgery, or go on luxury vacations, etc., and quickly reminds potential borrowers about the crash in 2008.Personally speaking, cashing out on home equity can be the quickest way to get poor - because if one needs to borrow against their home - they likely do not have the money or the means to get funds another way.For the lenders out there - are you seeing an increase in home refinance requests like Tucson is? Buying or selling Tucson real estate, Mt Lemmon, Tucson bank-owned homes, Tucson rental homes, or Tucson lease option homes? Visit www.KGCPropertiesLLC.com . This blog is written with my opinions and my opinions are presented with accuracy but not guarantees. Please talk to a professional before making any real estate, financial or agency decisions. Gabrielle Kamahele Rhind - 2014. If you want to reprint parts of this - just email me for my permission: KGCProperties@gmail.com .

Tucson Residential Housing Market Statistics June 2016

Fri, 08 Jul 2016 21:25:25 -0700

Tucson Residential Housing Market Monthly Statistics June 2016 from the MLS of Southern Arizona. We are seeing increases in sales and significant increases in sales prices - with median sales prices up nearly $20,000 over last month. Below are some highlights from the June Residential Sales Statistics:Total Sales Volume increased to $384,524,826 this month, a significant increase of 17.36 % from May’s number of $327,650,182, and an 18.36% increase since June 2015. The Average Sales Price increased 9.55% to $234,752 from $214,290 in May. Average List Price of $240,584 is an increase of 10.41% from May’s number of $217,902. Total Under Contract decreased by 4.59%. Total Unit Sales of 1,638 is an increase of 7.13% since May’s number of 1,529. Sales have increased 10.60% since June 2015. The Median Sales Price jumped to $190,000 in June from $179,000 last month, a 6.15% increase. New Listings decreased 5.52% from May. Total Active Listings of 4,175 is a decrease of 5.29% since May’s number of 4,408. Average Days on Market of 57 is a slight increase from 55 in May.Conventional loan sales of 41.2% exceeded Cash Sales of 23.1% Buying or selling Tucson real estate, Mt Lemmon, Tucson bank-owned homes, Tucson rental homes, or Tucson lease option homes? Visit www.KGCPropertiesLLC.com . This blog is written with my opinions and my opinions are presented with accuracy but not guarantees. Please talk to a professional before making any real estate, financial or agency decisions. Gabrielle Kamahele Rhind - 2014. If you want to reprint parts of this - just email me for my permission: KGCProperties@gmail.com .

July 4th In The Town Of Sahuarita Arizona!

Thu, 07 Jul 2016 05:31:23 -0700

Every once in a while it is nice to venture out and check out other towns around Pima, County. This year, my daughter and I decided to go to Sahuarita Arizona for their annual July 4th Fireworks and Celebrations. I was a little apprehensive at first because, it is a small town but the population that includes it and surrounding areas like Green Valley and Vail - would bring in huge crowds for the fireworks. But I was pleasantly surprised and impressed with the town - and the evening that included entertainment, food trucks and a huge venue offering viewing sites right from the parking lot in your truck bed if you prefer - which I did! - to several lawn and grassy areas - to the park's play area. All in all - it was worth the hour drive and plan to visit the town again - here are some current states about Sahuarita Arizona: Medium home price: $158,000 Average rent price: $1100/month Population: About 25,000 Facts about the schools - ranked an "A" overall:The average school test scores in Sahuarita are 6% higher than the national average. There are approximately 6 public schools in Sahuarita. 92.9% of people in Sahuarita have completed 8th grade. 91.6% of people in Sahuarita have completed high school. 33.1% of people in Sahuarita have completed a bachelors degree. (From Town of Sahuarita website) Buying or selling Tucson real estate, Mt Lemmon, Tucson bank-owned homes, Tucson rental homes, or Tucson lease option homes? Visit www.KGCPropertiesLLC.com . This blog is written with my opinions and my opinions are presented with accuracy but not guarantees. Please talk to a professional before making any real estate, financial or agency decisions. Gabrielle Kamahele Rhind - 2014. If you want to reprint parts of this - just email me for my permission: KGCProperties@gmail.com .