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Top 5 States with the Highest Cost of Living

We all know that housing prices and the cost of living varies from state to state. Factors such as food, transportation, and energy costs can make the difference between paying a $300 A/C bill in Arizona and a $150 A/C bill in Rhode Island. Each year, the Bureau of Economic Analysis publishes data on “regional price parity,” which measures how much a certain amount of money can purchase in different places. A high price parity number means goods and services cost

3 Upgrades to Make your Kitchen More Eco-friendly

The kitchen is the heart of the home and for good reason. As the central hub of the home, meal preps, delicious food and celebrations start in the kitchen. Fortunately for the last few years there has been a huge movement towards making the heart of the home more environmentally healthy for the whole family to enjoy. Here are 3 upgrades to make your kitchen more eco-friendly.

1.) Appliance Upgrades

Appliances approved by the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Energy Star program use ten percent

Top 4 Real Estate Trends Predicted for Renters in 2018

2018 is here and the real estate market is continuing to evolve with new growth and challenges. Here are the top 4 real estate trends predicted for renters in 2018 according to real estate experts.

1) Rental Options: The rise of the short-term rental market has created a boom in opportunity for large property owners or the single family owner states Susan Leger Ferraro of Peace, Love, Happiness Real Estate. Priorities range from renting a room occasionally for extra cash to renting

Top 3 Space Saving Stashes for your Home

One of the number one complaints homeowners have about their homes is the lack of storage. Somehow as a society we’ve acquired a need for more stuff with no place to put it all. If you’re like most people, keeping your environment neat and organized is something you desire for your home and a necessary evil. Having ample storage cuts down on clutter and saves you time when organizing your space. Here are the top 3 space saving stashes for your home you

Should you rent or buy a home this fall?

buy or rent choice concept, question, real estate business

It’s the eternal question; an on-going internal battle that’s progressed for years. Rent or buy? There are many factors to consider when it comes to renting a Tucson home or buying a home in Tucson. And though renting is typically viewed as having fewer risks, home ownership has potential for greater gains if you purchase smartly. So it’s time to start planning. Should you rent or buy a home this fall? Here

Top 5 Pool Safety Tips for Summer

Portrait of a young couple in a swimming pool with their son and daughter

Arizona is called the Valley of the Sun for a reason and more often than not, people of all ages choose the pool as the perfect way to enjoy Arizona summers. However on average, nearly ninety people die from drowning in Arizona each year with the majority of those deaths happening between April and August. You can help prevent summer drownings by remembering these top 5 pool safety

What you really need to know about rent to own homes

Why are so many people renting instead of buying a home? Due to lower home inventory, rising home prices, and stricter mortgage qualification standards, the rental rates in Tucson show no signs of slowing down. However, some buyers are finding a way around the cost of buying a home now by investing in a rent-to-own home for later. Rent-to-own deals, also known as a lease-to-own, require buyers to pay extra rents each month plus up-front fees of about five percent

Paying rent on time may improve your credit score

By Cameron Huddleston

For those who don’t know, Experian started including rental payment histories in its credit reports and scores when it acquired RentBureau, a credit bureau that receives rental payment histories from apartment owners and managers. It was a great way for renters in the RentBureau database who made on-time payments to improve their credit score. That database includes only a fraction of the nation’s nearly 100 million renters, though.

To extend this opportunity to more renters, Experian announced that it is collaborating

Rental Application Checklist

Looking to rent a Tucson home but not sure what you’ll need? We’ve got you covered! Check out our rental application policy checklist below for the items you’ll need before applying for a Tucson rental property.

Government issued ID
Two most recent paystubs
2 years tax returns if self-employed or last 3 months bank statements
Landlord contact info for the last three years
At least one past housing reference.
Pet photo taken with applicant (if applicable)
Application fee ($35)

As a qualified Tucson property management company, we do business in accordance with the Federal Fair

Top 3 Arizona Summer Pool Safety Tips

They don’t call Arizona the Valley of the Sun for nothing! With summer temperatures finally in the triple digits, it’s no surprise Arizona residents choose to spend so much time by the pool to cool off. However, Tucson property managers know that the more people hanging out by the pool, the more chances there are for accidental drownings in Arizona. Unfortunately children make up twenty percent of the number of total drowning deaths in Arizona according to the Arizona Department of Health Services