102 in the shade

Summer, with high temperatures and slower sales for just about every Tucson business (unless your're in the AC or Pool business) has arrived. Walk into any shop, resturant or resort in the Tucson Foothills and you'll not only be welcomed as a special guest, you'll also find discounts and special summer deals; 2 for 1, wine half off, Summer Sale- deduct 30% from marked price, stay 2 nights and get the 3rd night free. If you don't mind the heat- it hovers around 100 this time of year- it's an awfully good time to shop, dine, and check into your favorite resort for great service at discounted prices.

And if you're in the market to buy a home in the Foothills, this is without a doubt, the best time to shop. Forget about Christmas/New Years, that lasts 3 weeks and just about every seller can hold their breath that long without breaking a sweat. 
Summer in the Tucson Foothills is 3 months, minimum.
It's nothing to hide from, everyplace has a slow season, and this is ours.
While The Hamptons, upstate New York and the Berkshires are booming now, come October, they'll be dead, as snow birds are flocking back to the Tucson Foothills for the new season.
Right now there are fewer buyers - and just like the shops, resorts and restaurants - home sellers are more motivated and understand that they've got to be more flexible and offer more incentives to make a sale. And of course Realtors usually have a little more time on their hands this time of year, so you're apt to get more attention there too. 
Besides, it's a dry heat.