Article originally posted on azbigmedia.com on September 2nd, 2020
The change in house prices between the second quarters of 2019 and 2020 was 5.4 percent in the nation, with Idaho home prices rising the highest at 10.8 percent followed by Arizona home prices at 9.1 percent. Phoenix and Lake Havasu City-Kingman were among the top 20 metropolitan areas for one-year house price appreciation in the second quarter. Phoenix ranked 11th with a 7.2 percent increase and Lake Havasu City-Kingman ranked 13th with a 7.0 percent increase. Over-the-year home price changes in other Arizona metropolitan areas were 5.7 percent in Flagstaff, 5.6 percent in Prescott Valley-Prescott, 4.2 percent in Sierra Vista-Douglas, 6.2 percent in Tucson, and 4.9 percent in Yuma. The index for all 242 metropolitan areas includes both purchase and refinance mortgages.
 
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Article originally posted on move.org on July 28, 2020


Two things make Tucson a superb college town: the University of Arizona and the city’s $12 minimum wage. This combination is ideal for students because it allows them to get an excellent education while earning enough money to stay afloat and avoid taking on immense amounts of debt.


Hourly minimum wage: $12.00
Rent for a 1-bedroom apartment: $720
Hours you’d need to work each week: 14

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Article originally posted on innotechtoday.com on March 18th, 2020
The Wild West spirit remains alive and well in Tucson. It’s no longer like that portrayed by the many Westerns shot at Old Tucson Studios or nearby Tombstone. The spirit now draws people from entirely different walks: the ever-evolving technology-industry-business community; and the rich arts and cultural side.

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Article originally posted on tucsonweekly.com on March 16th, 2020
    Looking for things to do that will keep your kids entertained during these closures? Check out this great list put together by Tucson Weekly for ideas. One of our favorite activities from the list is the virtual kids library from the Pima County Library. Hit the link below to access this great resource.

Pima County Kid's Library

Article originally posted on tucson.com on February 8th, 2020
While Southern Arizona has always been known for rich, mining resources, now the Old Pueblo is gaining a national reputation for being a mining tech hub.

From autonomous equipment to dust suppression and ore crushing, the growing number of companies that support mines moving into the Tucson market has been attention-getting.


The industry is estimated to have a $6 billion impact on Arizona’s economy with about 36,000 jobs connected to mining.

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