November 1, 2009 – 85 Degrees in Tucson

It will recover, it always does

We had two days of Winter in October and now it’s over.


Tucson Snowbirds Back in June Is it Global Warming?

This is what Snowbird Nesting Looks Like

Could it be global warming bringing so many snowbirds back to Tucson in June? Or is it a confidence in the economy that wasn’t here when they were this winter.


The Only Thing Frozen In Tucson are the Daiquaris

Winter is for Barbecues

I’ve lived in Tucson now for almost 10 years. It was August of 1999. In just a few months I will have my “native” status. Those 10 years have gone by quickly and now I’m pretty much a full fledged desert rat. This means when it gets below 60 degrees “IT IS COLD”. Cold is a relative term.


Tucson Bird of Paradise

bird of paradise

Any one that has ordered flowers from a florist or has traveled to Hawaii knows what bird of paradise look like.  When they come to Tucson and ask what those beautiful flowering bushes are and are told they are bird of paradise the first response is, “That’s not a bird of paradise.”
To which we say, [...]


Tucson Recession Stagnation Proof Buyers

Tucson Golf Weather

How is that for a mouthful of title. Tucson is one of the few destination in the country with over 300 days of sunshine for golfing, biking, hiking, eating etc. I had to throw that last one in because Tucson has many wonderful places to eat. Many of those places have outdoor tables for sitting in the sun and enjoying the mountains or just plain fresh air.


Tucson Active Adult – Snowbird Season

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A few weeks ago I wrote about the Tucson Seasons of Real Estate.  One of those season is now upon us. 
The Tucson Active Adult – Snowbird Season is now upon us.  The indicators for the start of this season have changed a little this year.  It is a positive change and I’ll get to that in [...]


Tucson Snowbirds Late Arrival Predicted

What Do Snowbirds Look Like
There are migrations that happen every year.  Many people gather and celebrate the return of visitors making their part of the world famous; Famous at least in the local sense of the word.

The Swallows to San Juan Capistrano
The Monarchs to Mexico
The Buzzards to Hinckley
The Snowbirds to Tucson

The [...]