The Best 4th of July Celebrations in Tucson

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I just wanted to take a moment to wish you and your family a happy Fourth of July.

I also would like to take this chance to honor and give immense gratitude to all the men and women of our armed forces who have made the ultimate sacrifice so that we can be free. Thank you for what you have done for our country.

I also wanted to pass along some information about what's going on this weekend in Tucson and some good places to watch fireworks.

First and foremost, the area around "A" Mountain is a popular place to watch fireworks. You get a great view of the fireworks that will be going off about 9 p.m. The Tucson Convention Center is pretty close by there, and they'll have food trucks and entertainment starting Monday afternoon.

You can also check out the Star-Spangled Spectacular up in Marana at Silverbell and Crossroads from 5-9 p.m. They'll have food trucks and entertainment as well, and also fireworks that will start at about 9 p.m.

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There are seven different places in Tucson to watch fireworks.

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The last thing in the Tucson area is up in Oro Valley at James Kreigh park from 5-9 p.m. as well. They'll also have food trucks and entertainment, as well as some other vendors with the fireworks to follow.

There are seven different places in Tucson to watch fireworks, but these are the ones that are the most popular. If you want to get out of Tucson for the weekend or even just Monday, the D-backs are playing the Padres on Monday, with fireworks after the game. I saw a really great Groupon offer floating around with seats for about $22, if you're interested.

Thanks again for watching today, and more importantly, thanks again to our men and women who serve and allow us the freedom to have celebrations like these. God bless you all!

5 Tips for Tucson Buyers in This Competitive Market

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Right now, the Tucson real estate market is on fire. As a buyer, how can you get the house you want in a competitive market? There are a few strategies to keep in mind.

1. Be informed. If there’s a specific neighborhood, community, or builder that you’re interested in, stay informed. Set up automatic alerts for homes in the areas you like. That way, you’re notified as soon as a property becomes available. A Realtor can help set that up for you.

2. Be prepared to buy the best house, even if it’s the first house you see. If you’ve been searching online and you really admire a property, I encourage you to act on it. You don’t want to miss out! It could be weeks before you find another one.

3. Work with a Realtor. Professionals have the inside track on information. We have pocket listings and we hear from the builders and communities offering properties you might be interested in. A pocket listing is a home that is not going to be on the market for another six to eight weeks. However, a Realtor can get you into that property before it hits the MLS.
4. Get pre-approved. There’s nothing worse than finding a house and discovering you can’t make an offer because you are not pre-approved. A pre-approval lets you know how much home you can afford.
5. Know what to offer and when. If you enter a property and see that there have been a lot of visitors on the sign-in sheet, the house has generated a lot of interest. You might end up in a bidding war. There are a few things you can do in this situation. First, ask your Realtor to find out the details of the offers you are competing against. Find out what type of financing the other buyers are using, as well as how much money they are putting down.

There are many other strategies for finding a home in a competitive market. If you have any other questions, give me a call or send me an email. I would be happy to help you!