A recent Arizona Daily Star article caught my eye: house flipping profits are at a 17 year low. From April to June, the average return on investment before expenses was just 25.1%. Flippers are getting squeezed by high acquisition costs, rising construction expenses, and tighter margins overall.
So what does this mean if you’re a homeowner needing to sell fast?
Maybe you’ve inherited a property, are facing financial hardship, or just don’t want to tackle major repairs. In situations like these, a quick cash sale can be the ideal solution, but only if you choose the right buyer.
While national “We Buy Houses” signs are everywhere, a local investor often brings more to the table:

They know the neighborhood: so their offer reflects true local value, not a generic algorithm.
They close fast: because they’re nearby and use trusted local title companies.
They’re accountable: with reputations built right here in our community.

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Tucson is on the cusp of a major transformation—and it's happening along the very corridors that have historically defined how our city grows. With the introduction of the Community Corridors Tool (CCT), we now have a modern, flexible, and community-focused approach to zoning that unlocks opportunity like never before.

Whether it’s converting an old shopping center into a thriving mixed-use community or reusing a historic structure for creative commercial use, the CCT offers incentives, flexibility, and simplified standards that promote innovation without sacrificing structure.
What is the Community Corridors Tool?

Optional zoning overlay that works with existing base zoning
Encourages mixed-use, pedestrian-oriented, and high-quality development
Supports adaptive reuse, infill, and revitalization of underutilized corridors

Key Differences from Previous Policies


Preserves base zoning: Offers flexibility without full rezoning
Simplified process: Streamlined n ...

Who Has to Sell Their Home?

In real estate, not all sellers are created equal.
Builders and homeowners may operate in the same market, but their motivations could not be more different. Builders are in the business of moving product. Their livelihood depends on sales velocity, balance sheet health, the cost of land and construction, the availability of capital, and most importantly the purchasing power of their customers. They are tied directly to the mechanics of the economy and must constantly respond to it.
Homeowners, on the other hand, function on a completely different wavelength. Each year, more than 4 million resale homeowners individually decide whether to sell, when to sell, and at what price. Unlike builders, they are not driven by quarterly earnings or inventory turnover. Their choices are personal, shaped by lifestyle, timing, and circumstance. This is why resale supply dominates the market year after year.
In 2024, new construction accounted for roughly 14.4% of all. ...

Is Your Home Still a Good Investment? What Tucson Homeowners Should Know in 2025

Tucson homeowners have witnessed significant changes in the housing market over the past several years. While home values have surged, the region now faces a complex affordability crisis, one shaped by rising home prices, lagging wage growth, and shifting development dynamics.
Housing Prices Outpace Income Growth
Over the past five years, Tucson has seen a sharp disparity between household income growth and home price appreciation:
Median Household Income Growth (2019–2023):
Optional zoning overlay that works with existing base zoning
2019: $56,150
2023: $69,553
Growth: +23.8%

Median Home Price Growth (2019–2025):

2019: $233,000
2025 (projected): $399,928
Growth: +71.6%

While this may seem like good news for homeowners, the imbalance has broader implications for market sustainability and long-term growth. In 2024, a household earning the median income would need to spend 45. ...

Arizona is experiencing a surge in two seemingly unrelated industries—coffee drive-thrus and express car washes. While they serve different purposes, their growth is fueled by similar trends: a car-centric culture, rapid population growth, and a preference for speed and convenience. But which industry has stronger long-term potential? Let’s break it down.
Why Are These Industries Booming?
Arizona’s lifestyle is built around driving—long commutes, suburban expansion, and a climate that discourages walking. These factors make quick-service businesses highly appealing.
Coffee drive-thurs thrive on daily rituals, emotional connections, and an immediate caffeine fix
Car washes benefit from subscription models, promising clean cars with minimal effort
Both industries capitalize on consumer psychology, but they do so in different ways.
Consumer Behavior: Key Differences


Factor
Coffee Drive-Thrus 
Car Washes


Frequency ...