Dean D Kruse - Realtor - HomeSmart Advantage Group

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Dean D Kruse - Realtor - HomeSmart Advantage Group Licensed Realtor & General Contractor helping buyers, sellers, and investors see the full potential in every property. Need a realtor? Dean D.

I combine real estate expertise with hands-on construction insight to guide smart, informed decisions. Kruse of HomeSmart Advantage Group is ready to help you! Dean was born into a military family that instilled in him the values of integrity, persistence, thoroughness, and personal responsibility. These values ground Dean’s approach in facilitating real estate transactions and every interaction that he has with his clients. Dean is uniquely qualified to assist clients with their real estate needs in Arizona. He is a graduate of the University of Arizona. Dean also has a general contractor license and his experience in the construction field has given him an impressive breadth of knowledge in evaluating the condition of homes for buyers, and identifying the little fixes that will give sellers top dollar for their homes. Dean regularly pursues continuing education opportunities and has obtained the Short Sale Foreclosure Resource (SFR) designation. He will complete the Graduate Realtor Institute (GRI) designation this year. Contact Dean at 520-909-8759 for assistance with your real estate needs.

09/25/2026

🏡 OPEN HOUSE THIS WEEKEND! 🏡

Come see this beauty in the Catalina Foothills area!

📍 5651 N Placita Favorita, Tucson 85750
🗓 Saturday, Sept 26 | 12–2 PM
🗓 Sunday, Sept 27 | 10 AM–12 PM

✨ 3 bed | 2 bath | 1,713 sq ft
✨ Oversized lot backing to a common area for extra privacy
✨ Split-bedroom floor plan with a private primary suite and walk-in shower
✨ Long covered patio and built-in BBQ, made for entertaining
✨ Minutes from Sabino Canyon and Ventana Canyon

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Dean D Kruse SFR
Realtor® 🏠
Investor 💰
Licensed Contractor🛠️🏠
AZROC 239452
HomeSmart Advantage Group
Tucson: 520-909-8759 📱
Phoenix: 480-724-9734 📱
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09/22/2026

📊 Mortgage Rate Update — Tuesday, 9/22

30-Yr Fixed: 7.17% (lowest in a week!)
15-Yr Fixed: 6.83%
30-Yr FHA: 6.80%
30-Yr Jumbo: 7.35%
7/6 SOFR ARM: 6.72%
30-Yr VA: 6.82%

Rates ticked down again today, hitting their lowest point in a week. 📉 Small moves, right direction — worth keeping an eye on if you’ve been waiting to jump into the market. 🏡

Have questions about what these numbers mean for your home search or your next reno project? Send me a message! 📲

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Dean D Kruse SFR
Realtor® 🏠
Investor 💰
Licensed Contractor🛠️🏠
AZROC 239452
HomeSmart Advantage Group
Tucson: 520-909-8759 📱
Phoenix: 480-724-9734 📱
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homesmart

09/21/2026

📊 Mortgage Rate Update — Monday, 9/21

30-Yr Fixed: 7.19%
15-Yr Fixed: 6.83%
30-Yr FHA: 6.81%
30-Yr Jumbo: 7.35%
7/6 SOFR ARM: 6.74%
30-Yr VA: 6.83%

Rates held steady to start the week, with mortgage bonds trending slightly stronger — a good sign for buyers watching for dips. 🏡

Thinking about buying or selling in Tucson? Let’s talk about what these rates mean for your next move. 📲

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Dean D Kruse SFR
Realtor® 🏠
Investor 💰
Licensed Contractor🛠️🏠
AZROC 239452
HomeSmart Advantage Group
Tucson: 520-909-8759 📱
Phoenix: 480-724-9734 📱
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® vailaz orovalley orovalleyaz
orovalleyrealtor vailazrealtor homeselling realtorcontractor tucsonrealtor
tucsonhomegforsale realestate realtor forsale arizonarealestate homeforsale homebuyer
houseforsale tucsonstatistics rent renting properties home realestateneeds realestate
homesmart

09/19/2026

🏡 OPEN HOUSE TODAY & TOMORROW! 🏡
📍 5651 N Placita Favorita, Tucson AZ 85750
🗓️ September 19th & 20th

Come check out this beautiful 3 bed, 2 bath home on an oversized lot backing to a common area for extra privacy! Open, split-bedroom floor plan with a private primary suite. The expansive backyard features a long covered patio and built-in BBQ — perfect for entertaining. Minutes from Ventana Canyon golf, hiking, shopping, and dining!

💰 Offered at $512,000
🛏️ 3 Bedrooms | 🛁 2 Bathrooms | 📐 1,713 sq ft

Stop by today or tomorrow — we'd love to show you around! 👋

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Dean D Kruse SFR
Realtor® 🏠
Investor 💰
Licensed Contractor🛠️🏠
AZROC 239452
HomeSmart Advantage Group
Tucson: 520-909-8759 📱
Phoenix: 480-724-9734 📱
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09/18/2026

🏠 Exciting progress on my client’s new build! 🏠

Walking through this home mid-construction never gets old — drywall going up, mud and texture underway, and the stucco just starting to take shape outside. Every phase makes it feel more real.

My client is beyond excited, and honestly, so am I. Watching someone step into this next chapter of their life is exactly why I love what I do. 🎉

We’re on track for this home to be move-in ready real soon — can’t wait to hand over the keys!

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Dean D Kruse SFR
Realtor® 🏠
Investor 💰
Licensed Contractor🛠️🏠
AZROC 239452
HomeSmart Advantage Group
Tucson: 520-909-8759 📱
Phoenix: 480-724-9734 📱

09/14/2026

Office of the day: my truck, between two meetings. 🚛☕ Some days the work doesn’t stop long enough to make it back to the desk — and honestly, I wouldn’t have it any other way.

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Dean D Kruse SFR
Realtor® 🏠
Investor 💰
Licensed Contractor🛠️🏠
AZROC 239452
HomeSmart Advantage Group
Tucson: 520-909-8759 📱
Phoenix: 480-724-9734 📱
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® vailaz orovalley orovalleyaz
orovalleyrealtor vailazrealtor homeselling realtorcontractor tucsonrealtor
tucsonhomegforsale realestate realtor forsale arizonarealestate homeforsale homebuyer
houseforsale tucsonstatistics rent renting properties home realestateneeds realestate
homesmart

09/11/2026

📊 Mortgage Rate Update — 9/11/26

Rates ticked up again this week:
🏠 30 Yr. Fixed: 7.12% (+0.05%)
🏠 15 Yr. Fixed: 6.65% (+0.03%)
🏠 30 Yr. FHA: 6.68%
🏠 30 Yr. Jumbo: 7.25%
🏠 30 Yr. VA: 6.70%

While rates crept higher this week, they’ve remained relatively steady overall — and waiting for a “perfect” rate often costs more than it saves. If you find the right home, we can talk through your options and find a payment that works for you.

📲 DM me or comment below to chat about your home buying goals!

Rates based on national averages, updated 9/11/2026.

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Dean D Kruse SFR
Realtor® 🏠
Investor 💰
Licensed Contractor🛠️🏠
AZROC 239452
HomeSmart Advantage Group
Tucson: 520-909-8759 📱
Phoenix: 480-724-9734 📱
——————————————
® vailaz orovalley orovalleyaz
orovalleyrealtor vailazrealtor homeselling realtorcontractor tucsonrealtor
tucsonhomegforsale realestate realtor forsale arizonarealestate homeforsale homebuyer
houseforsale tucsonstatistics rent renting properties home realestateneeds realestate
homesmart

09/03/2026

Rates are knocking on 7%’s door 🚪

30-yr fixed: 6.91%
15-yr fixed: 6.50%

If you’re thinking about buying, waiting isn’t free. Let’s chat about your options. 📲

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Dean D Kruse SFR
Realtor® 🏠
Investor 💰
Licensed Contractor🛠️🏠
AZROC 239452
HomeSmart Advantage Group
Tucson: 520-909-8759 📱
Phoenix: 480-724-9734 📱
——————————————
® vailaz orovalley orovalleyaz
orovalleyrealtor vailazrealtor homeselling realtorcontractor tucsonrealtor
tucsonhomegforsale realestate realtor forsale arizonarealestate homeforsale homebuyer
houseforsale tucsonstatistics rent renting properties home realestateneeds realestate
homesmart

08/31/2026

What a beautiful morning!!!!

It’s been raining all morning.

It’s still raining!!!!

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Dean D Kruse SFR
Realtor® 🏠
Investor 💰
Licensed Contractor🛠️🏠
AZROC 239452
HomeSmart Advantage Group
Tucson: 520-909-8759 📱
Phoenix: 480-724-9734 📱
——————————————
® vailaz orovalley orovalleyaz
orovalleyrealtor vailazrealtor homeselling realtorcontractor tucsonrealtor
tucsonhomegforsale realestate realtor forsale arizonarealestate homeforsale homebuyer
houseforsale tucsonstatistics rent renting properties home realestateneeds realestate
homesmart

08/29/2026

Showed a client a house this morning and… well, someone really committed to the gold theme. 🚽✨ Not every showing comes with a laugh, but this one did.

Whether it’s a golden throne or your dream backyard oasis, I’m here to help you find (or sell) the right one. 🏡

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Dean D Kruse SFR
Realtor® 🏠
Investor 💰
Licensed Contractor🛠️🏠
AZROC 239452
HomeSmart Advantage Group
Tucson: 520-909-8759 📱
Phoenix: 480-724-9734 📱
——————————————
® vailaz orovalley orovalleyaz
orovalleyrealtor vailazrealtor homeselling realtorcontractor tucsonrealtor
tucsonhomegforsale realestate realtor forsale arizonarealestate homeforsale homebuyer
houseforsale tucsonstatistics rent renting properties home realestateneeds realestate
homesmart

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5425 N Oracle Road, Suite #135
Tucson, AZ
85715

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+15209098759

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