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Home Buying More Homes, More Leverage— So Why Isn’t Tucson Housing More Affordable? More Homes, More Leverage— So Why Isn’t Tucson Housing More Affordable? Greater Tucson and Oro Valley Housing Market Update  |  Week of October 19 2026 By Lori and Patrick Crouch  •  Crouch Desert Duo The short answer: Greater Tucson buyers have more properties to choose from and more room to negotiate, but mortgage rates near […]
Home Buying Tucson Home Prices Rose—So Why Did Pending Sales Fall 22%?   Tucson Home Prices Rose—So Why Did Pending Sales Fall 22%? October 12, 2026 | Crouch Desert Duo | Coldwell Banker Realty If you’re considering buying or selling a home in Greater Tucson, September’s housing numbers might seem contradictory: the median sale price increased, while substantially fewer homes went under contract. Both can be true. […]
Things to Do in Oro Valley Where to Go for Breakfast in Oro Valley, Arizona Where to Go for Breakfast in Oro Valley, Arizona Finding a favorite breakfast spot is one of the pleasures of getting to know a community. Whether you’re an Oro Valley resident, exploring the area as a possible place to call home, or just want to explore new breakfast avenues, here are several options for your […]
Home Buying Mortgage Rates Changed Again— Does Your Preapproval Still Work? Mortgage Rates Changed Again— Does Your Preapproval Still Work? Crouch Desert Duo | Oro Valley • Tucson • Surrounding Communities If you were preapproved for a mortgage a few weeks ago, you may be assuming you already know how much home you can afford. It may be time to check again. Mortgage rates have moved […]
Home Buying The Weekly Walkthrough: What 7% Mortgage Rates Mean for Tucson and Oro Valley The Weekly Walkthrough: What 7% Mortgage Rates Mean for Tucson and Oro Valley The housing market did not suddenly stop when mortgage rates crossed 7%. But buyers are paying closer attention to monthly payments, and sellers need to recognize that affordability now influences nearly every negotiation. At the same time, the latest market figures show […]
Home Buying Front Porch Wisdom: What Thirty-Seven Years of Negotiating Has Taught Me About Human Nature Front Porch Wisdom What Thirty-Seven Years of Negotiating Has Taught Me About Human Nature After 37 years in real estate, I’ve negotiated a lot of contracts. I’ve represented buyers who were afraid of losing the house they loved, sellers who were deeply attached to homes where they raised their families, people who wanted every last […]
Home Buying The Weekly Walkthrough: This Week in Real Estate The Weekly Walkthrough This Week in Real Estate September 14, 2026 If you’re buying or selling a home right now, three developments are worth watching this week. They point in slightly different directions – which may be the most ‘2026 housing market’ thing imaginable. Mortgage rates moved higher Freddie Mac reported that the average 30-year […]
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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]

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