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November Market Stats
I can't believe we're wrapping up another year already! Like I've been saying for the past 5 years, this year was like no other year in...
Rachel Barrasso
Dec 11, 20242 min read
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Homebuyers are Older Than Ever
The National Association of Realtors just came out with their Annual Profile of Buyers and Sellers. This is a study they do each year...
Rachel Barrasso
Dec 11, 20242 min read
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October Market Stats
Last month I wrote that it was one of the most boring months in real estate market stats since I started writing these posts. ...
Rachel Barrasso
Nov 4, 20241 min read
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September Market Stats
During the month of September, we got the great news that the federal reserve would be lowering the federal funds rate ! You're probably...
Rachel Barrasso
Oct 16, 20242 min read
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Rates Have Finally Dropped! Now What?
The big news yesterday was that the Federal Reserve Board wrapped up their two day meeting and announced they will drop the federal funds...
Rachel Barrasso
Sep 19, 20243 min read
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August Market Stats
Another month has passed and now we can take a look at what happened over the month of August in Tucson real estate! Last month, the...
Rachel Barrasso
Sep 10, 20242 min read
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July Market Stats
This month (August, 2024) will bring lots of change to the real estate industry! You can read more about the changes here . I am dying to...
Rachel Barrasso
Aug 14, 20242 min read
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Benefits of a Pre Listing Home Inspection
So, you wanna sell your home. There are certainly lots of things to consider when getting your house ready to list and you can read more...
Rachel Barrasso
Jul 22, 20242 min read
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Buying with your Bestie
With housing affordability at an all time low, it's no wonder some homebuyers are opting for a less traditional method of home ownership:...
Rachel Barrasso
Jul 8, 20242 min read
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June Market Stats
June was another slow month in Tucson real estate. While there were no huge dramatic changes, the average single family home price did...
Rachel Barrasso
Jul 5, 20242 min read
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May Market Stats
With summer in full swing (hey 100 degree weather!), we are well into the summer buying season. This is typically a busy time of year for...
Rachel Barrasso
Jun 6, 20242 min read
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Where is the Silver Tsunami?
If you're looking to buy a house now, you're definitely experiencing the fact that housing affordability is at an all time low. Prices...
Rachel Barrasso
May 13, 20242 min read
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April Market Stats
Hard to believe it is already May and the school year is soon to be wrapping up! Many snowbirds head to their other homes around this...
Rachel Barrasso
May 5, 20242 min read
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Could Tucson be the Next 15 Minute City?
I recently heard a podcast about the 15 minute city. Fifteen minute cities are an urban planning idea where you could have (mostly) all...
Rachel Barrasso
Apr 30, 20241 min read
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March Market Stats
This past month, many long term trends have continued. Home prices have continued to rise while days on market fell. Does this mean rates...
Rachel Barrasso
Apr 10, 20242 min read
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How to Choose the Best Buyer's Agent
If you follow the news, you have probably heard about the proposed settlement from the NARÂ regarding seller commissions. Part of this...
Rachel Barrasso
Mar 28, 20243 min read
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The Proposed NAR Settlement and What it Means for Buyers and Sellers
If you've been paying attention to the news over the past week, you may have seen something about the National Association of Realtors...
Rachel Barrasso
Mar 20, 20243 min read
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February Market Stats
Welcome to another month of Tucson market stats! Since I know this is the highlight of your month, I'll get right to it! This past month,...
Rachel Barrasso
Mar 6, 20242 min read
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Pros and Cons of "Buy Now Refinance Later"
A while ago, I wrote a post about whether or not you should Marry the House and Date the Rate. The idea behind this slogan is that you...
Rachel Barrasso
Mar 4, 20242 min read
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There's Always a Pool Day in February
When I first began my journey to becoming a Tucsonan, I noticed something that became a pattern every year. At least one day in February...
Rachel Barrasso
Feb 28, 20241 min read
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