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June Market Stats
June this year started out so beautiful! We all got to enjoy some double digit temps and be outside a little bit before the oppressive...
Rachel Barrasso
Jul 5, 20231 min read


The Joys of Moving
Let's face it. The worst part of moving into a new house is actually having to move into it. It's not going to be rainbows and...
Rachel Barrasso
Jun 26, 20232 min read


What's The Best Time Of The Year To Sell?
It’s one of those questions each seller wonders as they consider putting their house on the market: What’s the best month of the year to...
Rachel Barrasso
Jun 22, 20232 min read


May Market Stats
If you’re like me and have kids in school, the month of May just flies by! There is a lot going on towards the end of the school year:...
Rachel Barrasso
Jun 5, 20232 min read


How to Choose the Best Offer
While this market is nothing like the market of a year or two ago, there are still situations where listings are getting multiple offers....
Rachel Barrasso
Jun 5, 20233 min read


Twilight Photos: Are They Worth It?
This past week I attended a photo session for a listing I have coming up that started before 5:00 am. That’s right! Why would I ask a...
Rachel Barrasso
May 3, 20231 min read


April Market Stats
I love talking with people about real estate! Not just because I think it is beautiful, interesting, and a window into peoples’ lives. I...
Rachel Barrasso
May 3, 20232 min read


Thinking About Selling? Check Out These FAQs!
If you have a home to sell, you’re probably excited to get the process started. There are many things you need to consider when selling...
Rachel Barrasso
Apr 17, 20235 min read


March Market Stats
March in Tucson begins one of the busiest times of the year for Realtors. Typically, the months going into the holidays are a little bit...
Rachel Barrasso
Apr 17, 20232 min read


Is It a Bubble?
If you're like me and you enjoy torturing yourself with obsessively watching the news, you may be panicking about what's going to happen...
Rachel Barrasso
Mar 20, 20233 min read


What's a Contingency?
When browsing websites for new homes, you'll come across many different real estate terms. What are "soaring ceilings" for example? Or,...
Rachel Barrasso
Mar 13, 20233 min read


Real Estate Red Flags
Walking through a house for the first time can be so exciting! There is so much to see and take in. And, while you might be admiring...
Rachel Barrasso
Mar 6, 20233 min read


February Market Stats
As I am writing this, it is March 2nd in Tucson Arizona and it's snowing! The weather has been super unpredictable lately and it's kind...
Rachel Barrasso
Mar 2, 20232 min read


A Guide to Tucson's Spring Planting Season
If you have a brown thumb like me, you may be intimidated to get out into your yard and do some gardening! But what better way is there...
Rachel Barrasso
Feb 21, 20231 min read


Spring Cleaning Dos and Don'ts.
Why am I writing a post about spring cleaning when there is literal snow on the ground and it's February? I don't know, maybe it's just...
Rachel Barrasso
Feb 15, 20232 min read


January Market Stats
During the month of January, lots was going on around the country! An atmospheric river raged on the west coast (aka the best coast!),...
Rachel Barrasso
Feb 15, 20232 min read


Prepping Your Home for Out of Town Guests
When most people think of February, they might think of Valentine's day, snow, or award show season! But Tucsonans, we know it's out of...
Rachel Barrasso
Jan 31, 20232 min read


Do You Really Need a Home Inspection?
Buying a home is overwhelming. There are a lot of things to think about, from remembering to turn in your tax returns to the lender, to...
Rachel Barrasso
Jan 26, 20232 min read


December Market Stats
Another year has come to a close and we are now 18 days into 2023! A lot has happened in the past year and the market today is so much...
Rachel Barrasso
Jan 18, 20232 min read


A Guide to New Years Resolutions
It's that time of the year again where you think to yourself, "omg it's that time of the year again??" And yes, while 2022 went by in a...
Rachel Barrasso
Dec 13, 20222 min read
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