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Home Selling Front Porch Wisdom: To Stage or Not to Stage? Sometimes a Little Is All It Takes Front Porch Wisdom Practical Home Buying, Selling & Living Advice To Stage or Not to Stage? Sometimes a Little Is All It Takes When sellers hear the word staging, they may imagine their home being emptied and replaced with rooms full of expensive rented furniture and accessories. Sometimes that level of staging is helpful. A […]
Home Selling Home Seller Tip Monday: Comfort Helps Sell the Home Home Seller Tip Monday In a Tucson Summer, Comfort Helps Sell the Home As we’ve been holding open houses throughout the Tucson area, we’ve noticed something that can make an immediate difference in how buyers experience a home. Sometimes we arrive to find the air conditioning set too high and all the ceiling fans turned […]
Home Buying Front Porch Wisdom: Sometimes the Perfect Home Never Hits the Market Front Porch Wisdom Practical Home Buying, Selling & Living Advice Sometimes the Perfect Home Never Hits the Market One of the biggest misconceptions about buying a home is that every available property is already on Zillow or the MLS. Over the past 37 years, I’ve learned that some of the very best real estate opportunities […]
Home Buying The ROAD to Housing Act: What It Could Mean for Buyers and Sellers   The ROAD to Housing Act: What It Could Mean for Buyers and Sellers Housing affordability has been a concern for years. Home prices have risen, mortgage rates have made monthly payments more difficult, and in many communities there simply have not been enough homes for sale. Congress recently addressed some of these challenges through […]
Home Buying Front Porch Wisdom: How Much House Can You Really Afford? Front Porch Wisdom Practical Home Buying, Selling & Living Advice How Much House Can You Really Afford? (Hint: It May Not Be What the Bank Says.) One of the first questions buyers ask is, “How much house can I afford?” It’s an important question, but over nearly four decades in real estate, I’ve come to […]
Home Maintenance Front Porch Wisdom: What Installing Solar Panels Taught Me Front Porch Wisdom Practical Home Buying, Selling & Living Advice What Installing Solar Panels Taught Me Years ago, we decided to install solar panels on our home. Like many homeowners, we looked at it as an investment. Rather than financing the system, we paid for it in full, believing it would save money over time […]
Home Selling How to Sell Your Home While You’re Still Living There     How to Sell Your Home While You’re Still Living There Home Seller Tips from Crouch Desert Duo Selling your home is exciting—but if you’re still living in it while it’s on the market, it can also feel overwhelming. One day you’re enjoying your morning coffee, and the next you’re scrambling to tidy up […]
Holidays Happy Fourth of July! Happy Fourth of July! Celebrating the Freedom to Call America Home As we head into the holiday weekend to gather with family and friends this Independence Day, I’m reminded that the Fourth of July is about much more than fireworks, backyard barbecues, and waving the flag. This year is especially meaningful as our nation celebrates […]
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Holidays 3 Things To Do In Oro Valley for the Fourth of July   Living Local in Oro Valley Celebrate Independence Day: 3 Great Things to Do in and Around Oro Valley This Fourth of July Weekend One of the things we love most about living in Oro Valley is the sense of community. Whether you’re a longtime resident or just getting to know the area, the Fourth […]
Home Buying Should You Attend the Home Inspection? Front Porch Wisdom Practical Home Buying, Selling & Living Advice Should You Attend the Home Inspection? Introduction Many homebuyers assume they should stay away while the home inspection is taking place. Others feel they should be there from beginning to end. So, which approach is best? The answer may surprise you. Think of the home […]
Home Buying The Hidden Costs of Waiting to Buy a Home   If you’ve been thinking about buying a home, you’ve probably asked yourself a question many buyers are asking right now: “Should I wait?” This is a question we’re hearing frequently from buyers throughout Oro Valley, Rancho Vistoso, and the greater Tucson area. It’s a reasonable question. Interest rates have been higher than many buyers […]
Home Buying Should You Buy a Home Before Selling Your Current One? One of the most common questions homeowners ask when they’re ready to move is: Should I buy my next home before selling my current one, or sell first and then buy? The answer depends on your finances, risk tolerance, timeline, and the current real estate market. While there is no one-size-fits-all solution, understanding the advantages […]
Local Oro Valley Events Five Fun Things to Do in (or near) Oro Valley This Weekend Five Fun Things to Do in (or near) Oro Valley This Weekend Posted by the Desert Duo Team | Crouch Desert Duo at Coldwell Banker Realty   Summer is officially here, Oro Valley — and that means longer evenings, golden desert light, and a whole lot of reasons to get out and explore. Whether you’re […]
Home Maintenance June Home Maintenance Checklist for Tucson and Oro Valley Homeowners As summer settles into Southern Arizona, June is the perfect time to tackle a few important home maintenance tasks before the hottest temperatures—and monsoon season—arrive. Accordingly, a little preventative maintenance now can help you avoid costly repairs later, improve your home’s efficiency, and protect one of your largest investments. Here are a few items we […]
Holidays Remembering the Meaning of Memorial Day   For many Americans, Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start of summer. Families gather together. Neighborhood barbecues fill the air with good smells. Pools reopen, and many people head toward beaches, lakes, or short vacations. However, Memorial Day means far more than a long weekend. Americans created this holiday to honor the men and […]
Buy vs Rent Why Might Home Ownership Not Be Right for you? You will come across countless articles explaining why you should own your own home.This is not one of those articles. Here are a few reasons why homeownership might not be for you You don’t enjoy home maintenance and would rather call a maintenance person when something breaks. You have no interest in landscaping, gardening, or […]

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