Blog Post 11-2-07
Quality is an enduring principle in many things but especially in real estate. There seems to be a trend developing (again) that the properties on the market that exemplify nice "character" are still attractive to potential home & land purchasers. This "character" is found not only in the macro sense i.e. the REGION where we live or are giving consideration to live in, but also in the micro sense of NEIGHBORHOOD, COMMUNITY, UNIVERSITY, MUSEUMS, EVENTS etc.
I have often advised clients to consider the "quality" or "character" of the real estate they are considering to purchase. The macro concept of REGION is already a given when clients contact me on buying land or homes in the Tubac Real Estate market. They have already been investigating this area and Tubac & Santa Cruz County are both compelling places to consider living... people have figured this out.
The more micro characteristics of a property are more subtle and can be viewed in different ways by people with differing interests. Some want close proximity to town and the events that they enjoy attending, others want to enjoy these events but are happier with the privacy afforded by living in the country far from the urban centers.
The most detailed consideration of a purchase decision is the distinctive nature of the property itself (well, and the cost of course). Here in Tubac as in some areas around Tucson, VIEWS are a primary consideration and working with a property that has exceptional views brings much of our satisfaction going forward with our purchase of real property.
Other enduring characteristics of importance in purchasing real estate in Tubac or Tucson are how a property can be developed, enhanced i.e. remodeled, or enjoyed as is without any major alterations. Our Southern Arizona Region is blessed with a great climate, one of the 5 "C"s that has created our regional economy. Can you name any of the five C's? Southern Arizona has a CLIMATE that has been the foundation for a thriving real estate economy because it enables residents to have an active outdoor lifestyle much of the year. But even more than this, it is the desert, it's spare but impressive vegetation and especially the LIGHT from the clear sky that enlivens our surroundings and bathes the interiors of our homes.
Quality does endure and it even endures "down" real estate markets. If you purchase something of quality, you will be richly rewarded for this choice no matter at what level you purchase. Some of us will buy a home based on the home's character itself. If this is the primary factor that influences your choice it can be at many levels of price, either at the top end of the real estate market such as this Ventana Area home (map) that just sold for $8 million (AZ Starnet) Ventana-area home sells for $8 million or at other price points.
Quality endures at all levels of participation and it is discussed in Conde Nast's PORTFOLIO.com in this article Starchitecture for a Song. View the slide show to see the homes that others have found around the country.
There are some very nice Tubac homes and only some of them will ever be for sale. It just might be why this downturn in the real estate market is not as structurally difficult as many people feel compelled to believe it is. Many times it is the land itself that can make for you the decision to bring inspiration and you or your architect's vision to bear. What I am getting at is that buying a quality parcel of land for your custom home is essential to building a quality project. The home itself is made better when placed upon and into the landscape that surrounds it. Here is an example of a straight forward parcel of property that when designed for and built out by a creative architect, really creates a quality property. This home exemplifies the concept & is a Rick Joy design for a stunning home in Tubac.
There are some very special Tubac Properties for sale that have the potential for an owner to create a true masterpiece. Some are Tubac Homes and others are Tubac land parcels. Your discovery of Tubac - the REGION can start the process of finding a property that simply cannot be reproduced anywhere else. A quality property is the first step.
Buy quality.... you will not be disappointed.
