| Happy New Year from your real estate team!
As we step into 2026, we want to wish you and your loved ones a healthy and prosperous New Year. We are so grateful for the warm welcome and trust this community has shown us during the transition from Renee's clients to our clients.
While the faces have changed, our commitment to providing the same high level of expertise and personal service you’ve come to expect remains our top priority. We are working closely together as your dedicated real estate team, and we are hitting the ground running this January!
It has been a busy start to the year, and we are excited to share some of our latest milestones with you. Below, you’ll find our current listings, a spectacular property coming soon in Stone Canyon and a look at our recent sales. Whether you are looking for a comfortable patio home in Saddlebrooke or a view driven estate in the Foothills, we are here to navigate the market with you.
Thank you for being part of our journey. We look forward to being your go to resource for all things real estate in 2026 and beyond.
Warmly,
Diane & Mary
Coming Soon……
Guard Gated Community of Stone Canyon - $2,000,000
 
1185 W. Weathered Stone Place, Oro Valley 85755
4 Beds / 4 Baths / 4,117 sqft. / 3 Car Garage / 1.56 Acres
Located in the guard-gated Stone Canyon, home to the Phil Mickelson championship course, this residence captivates with soaring ceilings and windows framing majestic mountain views. The elegant split layout features travertine and wood flooring, a wet bar, and a stacked stone fireplace. The grand primary suite offers a private retreat with stunning views. A chef’s dream, the kitchen boasts a large island, professional SS appliances, gas cooktop, expansive breakfast bar and walk-in pantry. Backing to natural desert, the backyard is an entertainer's oasis with a covered patio and sparkling pool/spa. Just steps from the clubhouse and fitness center, this is the pinnacle of luxury living.
More listings coming soon in the Catalina Foothills and Rancho Vistoso!
Our Listings……
Gated Community of Sabino Mountain - $1,700,000
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4081 N Quail Canyon Drive, Tucson 85750
4 Beds / 4 Baths / 3,676 sqft. / 3 Car Garage / .73 acres
Welcome to your luxury contemporary oasis in the exclusive, gated Sabino Mountain community. The majestic cacti and custom iron door instantly set a dramatic tone. Step inside to an open-concept great room with soaring ceilings and a wall of curved glass that frames breathtaking, panoramic city lights and mountain views. This exquisite home boasts a newly remodeled chef's kitchen featuring custom textured modern slab cabinets, honed quartzite, and premium Wolf/Bosch/Sharp appliance suite, including induction cooking, convection/steam ovens, and a beverage refrigerator. Enjoy soft neutral colors, travertine flooring, designer automatic window treatments, and a cozy fireplace. Utmost privacy and resort-style entertaining is ensured by the remodeled, heated pool with a new finish and water feature. Newer HVAC units (2024/2019) and an expansive 3 car garage complete this exceptional residence. Tucson Association of Realtors Home Tour Winner!
Center Pointe in Rancho Vistoso - $925,000
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13543 N. Trailing Indigo Court, Oro Valley 85755
4 Bedrooms plus Den / Next Gen Suite / 4 Baths / 3,800 sqft. / 3 car garage
A unique and functional Next Generation home offers a separate suite with a kitchen, bedroom, bathroom, laundry, and one-car garage. The Pinnacle in Center Pointe Vistoso offers an Olympic-sized community pool, a splash pad, multiple playgrounds, barbecue areas, fire pits, and a clubhouse available for private parties. Bike to the tennis courts and the neighborhood school within the master planned community of Rancho Vistoso.
A Gated Community within Rancho Vistoso - $550,000
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33 E. Big Wash Place, Oro Valley 85755
4 Bedrooms / 2 Baths / 1,980 sqft / 2-car garage
Stunning single-story 4 Bedroom home with a heated pool in a gated Oro Valley community. The 4th bedroom is off the Great room & can be a den. Adjacent to Honey Bee Canyon Park, this gem offers open space behind the home & spectacular views of Pusch Ridge. Across the street is Vistoso Trails Nature Preserve & two miles away is Catalina State Park. Tile flooring throughout the entire home, a corner gas fireplace in the Great Room with a wall of windows overlooking the yard and Sonoran Desert. Split bedroom plan with a den off the Great room makes a perfect home office or exercise room.
Sabino Vista Village $509,000
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3710 N. River Canyon Road, Tucson 85750
2 Bedrooms Plus Den / 2 Baths / 1,909 sqft 2-car garage
Situated on a private corner lot across from an open space and ideally located near Sabino Canyon, this charming patio home offers an incredible opportunity to be in one of Foothills' most desirable locations. This home features a grand living room with high ceilings, lots of light & cozy gas fireplace. The kitchen with breakfast nook & bar offers a gas cooktop, a pantry, and is a delightful space to cook in. The covered porch off the living room & primary suite offers quiet enjoyment and mountain views. A cozy office looks onto the spacious backyard and patio. Additionally, there is an attached 2-car garage, front courtyard, storage room, community pool, hot tub, and clubhouse.
Rancho Sahuarita - $399,900
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14973 S. Theodore Roosvelt Way, Sahuarita 85629
4 Bedrooms / 3 Baths / 2,274 sqft / 2 car garage
SELLER WILL PAY OFF THE SOLAR LOAN WITH AN ACCEPTABLE OFFER! 4 bedrooms PLUS a spacious loft and 2.5 baths on a gorgeous lot with no neighbor behind you. Enjoy the large backyard with covered patio, POOL, SPA, dog run, outdoor fireplace, and extra space for all your backyard activities. NEW windows & a NEW sliding glass door, NEW interior paint, NEW Rheem water softener system, and SOLAR to maximize energy efficiency. This flexible floorplan offers a family room off the kitchen with a gas fireplace, a formal living and dining room, four bedrooms upstairs, and a loft that is currently being used as a home office
Recent Closings……
Congratulations, Kathy, on your new home!
8111 E. Helen St. 85715
3 Beds / 2 Baths / 1,767 sqft. / Pool
Sales Price $395,000
Congratulations, PJ, on your new home!
38777 S. Starwood Drive, Saddlebrooke 85739
2 Beds / 2 Baths / 1,912 sqft.
Sales Price $425,100
Congratulations, Natalie, on the sale of your home!
6118 N. Running Deer Circle, Tucson 85750
2 Beds / 2 Baths / 2,057 sqft.
Sales Price $605,450
What is a CMA and Why Every Seller Needs One
|  | If you're thinking about selling your home, you've probably heard the term "CMA" thrown around. But what exactly does it mean, and why is it so important? A Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) is one of the most valuable tools in real estate and understanding it could be the difference between pricing your home perfectly or leaving money on the table.
 What is a CMA?
A Comparative Market Analysis is a detailed report that estimates your home's current market value by comparing it to similar properties that have recently sold, are currently for sale, or were listed but didn't sell in your area.
Think of it as your home's “market snapshot” a real-time picture of how it stacks up against the competition.
Unlike an automated online estimate, a CMA considers the unique features of your property, local market conditions, and recent trends that only a trained professional can properly evaluate. It's not just about square footage and bedrooms, it's about understanding what buyers are actually willing to pay for homes like yours right now.
The Three Types of Properties in a CMA
A comprehensive CMA examines three categories of comparable properties, or "comps":
- Sold Properties (typically within the last 3-6 months) show what buyers have actually paid for similar homes. These are the most important because they represent real market transactions, not just asking prices.
- Active Listings reveal your current competition. These properties are what buyers will compare your home against when you list it for sale.
- Expired or Withdrawn Listings provide valuable lessons about what doesn't work. Overpricing, poor presentation, or unfortunate timing may have caused these listings to fail and you can learn from them.
Why Every Seller Needs a CMA
Pricing your home correctly from the start is crucial in any market. An overpriced home tends to sit and the longer it sits, the more buyers assume something is wrong. This often leads to price reductions and ultimately a lower final sale price.
On the other hand, underpricing means leaving equity on the table that took years to build.
A well-prepared CMA helps you find the pricing “sweet spot” where your home attracts strong buyer interest while maximizing your return.
Beyond Just Price
A good CMA offers more than just a suggested listing price. It can reveal market trends in your neighborhood, highlight which features buyers value most, and suggest improvements that could increase your home's appeal. You might discover that homes with updated kitchens are selling for significantly more, or that properties with certain layouts are moving faster.
The Professional Advantage
A true CMA combines data with expertise. It accounts for:- Your home’s condition and improvements
- Local market dynamics
- Seasonal effects on pricing
- Buyer expectations in your specific area
- Style, layout, and intangible property characteristics
This blend of analytics and real world insight is something no algorithm can replicate.
When You’re Ready to Sell
A CMA is the first step toward a smart, confident sale and it’s something we provide as part of our service. If you're curious about your home’s current value, want a clearer understanding of your neighborhood's trends, or simply want to plan ahead, we'd be happy to prepare a personalized CMA for you.
We are here to help and are happy to be of service to you!
Diane & Mary
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