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Legend of the Iron Door Mine

The city of Oro Valley derives it’s name from mining in Canada Del Oro river bed in now Oro Valley. Extensive placer mining took place dating as far back as the 1500s by Spanish Colonials. These easy pickings in the river bed originated from larger deposits in high up in […]

Open House Tour 3 bed, 3 bath in Madera Highlands Sahuarita, Arizona

This home is a rare find. It’s one of four of this plan built in a premium village across from the park in Madera Highlands. It’s three bed, three bath, three stall garage, and den in 2541 SqFt on two stories. Let’s have a look.

Why Vail, Arizona is a great place to call home

Looking for small town feel, yet big city amenities? Vail, Arizona is minutes from Tucson metro area with less than 14,000 residents. It rests on the west slope of the gorgeous Rincon Mountains. The city is steeped in rich history of cowboys, Indians, and settlers who established Vail as an […]

Open House Tour Custom Built Home in Vail, Arizona

This is a custom built home with two beds, guest room, den, and an extended three car garage single story at 2,385 SqFt. Noteworthy items include acre lot, 2×6 construction, extended garage w/ 8ft doors (7’10” clearance), zoned HVAC, and dual master suite setup. Notice: JavaScript is required for this […]

October 2022 Southern Arizona Residential Market Report

Days on Market rose from 17 to 19 Days to get a purchase contract on a residential home. Taking a bit longer for homes to sell. Inventory Levels rose from 1.8 months to 2.2 months supply. Indicating a bit slower market than previous month. Indicating the rate at which homes […]

Gear for your 4×4 rig to explore remote mountain roads

Don’t leave home without taking these items when you explore remote mountains. This is the bare minimum gear I carry in my truck each time I venture into the wilderness. Notice: JavaScript is required for this content.

Matthew’s Camera Kit

I’m going to share my current camera kit below and lessons learned about gear over the years. Read it and contact me at bottom of page with any questions you have. Notice: JavaScript is required for this content.

Sell your home before the money is gone

June 2022: Do NOT delay the sale of your home. Interest rates are climbing. What does this mean to you as a homeowner? Banks are pulling your home’s appreciated value out of the market and converting to their profits. There WILL be less money in the market for you to […]

Open House Tour 3 bed, 2 bath in Rancho Sahuarita

Pulte built single story home in Sonora Village of Rancho Sahuarita. Features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and two car garage on one story at 1,800 SqFt. Notice: JavaScript is required for this content.

Open House Tour 3 bed, 2 bath in De Anza Links II, Green Valley

Dorn built single story home in De Anza Links II active adult community with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and two car garage coming in at 1,744 SqFt. Notice: JavaScript is required for this content.