President Bush Addresses Fed Assistance For Subprime Homeowner - 08/31/07 02:35 PM
Earlier today President Bush addressed the sub-prime crisis and what the Federal Government plans to do to help homeowners at risk of losing their homes.
The comments I liked were:
Bush said, “It’s anything but modest if you’re one of the families affected. READ MORE
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What Does Tucson Home Buying Have In Common With Golf? - 08/31/07 01:13 PM
In my article comparing home selling to golf I used a game for the analogy. For Buyers I think relating to the equipment is a better analogy.
Golf You need an easy college credit at your local community college. Golf seems innocent enough. You’ll just take the class and move … (0 comments)
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What Does Golf and Selling A Home Have In Common? - 08/29/07 09:10 AM
As a golfer I see a lot of similarities between golf and different aspects of life. There are so many good books out there about golf that relates to life. Everything from Zen For Golf to Fairways of Life. Both of which I have read and recommend.
As a Realtor … (4 comments)
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7 More Ways To Keep Your Home From Selling - 08/28/07 09:22 AM
Back in April I wrote my first blog, 10 Ways to Keep Your Home From Selling out of nervousness and to break the ice. To date it has been the most read blog I have written. Sometimes you just have to laugh with all the negative media. That has brought me to add … (3 comments)
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Home Buyers Wanted! - 08/27/07 05:28 PM
I had a dream last night that I was standing on the street corner with a sign saying, “Home Buyers Wanted.” It was too real. With the scare we see every day on the news about the real estate market, it makes it tougher for Sellers to sell their home. … (1 comments)
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What Can Baby Boomers Expect In Tucson? - 08/26/07 10:03 PM
Tucson has a lot to offer Baby Boomers from every walk of life. From full living to assisted living. From condos to luxurious homes. From inner city living to rural living. You name, Tucson has it. From mountain biking to golf courses.
The only time you see a delay at the airport … (0 comments)
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Are You Crazy, What Do You Mean Range Pricing? - 08/25/07 01:37 PM
We have all heard about the Drew Carey game show Power of 10. Contestants must pick a range on the scale for their answer. With each question the range decreases. Similar concept of pricing items within a range has been used on The Price Is Right for years. Pricing a home … (5 comments)
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Should I Buy A New Home or A Resale Home? - 08/24/07 09:48 AM
There are arguments for both sides of the coin. New home construction has benefits for warranties, perceived better condition (new), and perceived potential higher value. The later has become the most important factor for buyers to consider. Will my home have the same or higher value six, twelve or sixty … (1 comments)
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Want to know where to buy southwestern furnishing for your home in Tucson? - 08/23/07 06:14 PM
Yesterday I took the day off to spend the day with my wife on her birthday. After visiting my brother-in-law and picking up her gift we decided to visit the store he told us about. Located in the shopping center at the northeast corner of Swan and Grant is Rio … (0 comments)
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What Everybody Ought To Know About Armory Del Sol - 08/23/07 05:03 PM
One of Tucson’s newer and most unique communities is Armory del Sol. Featured as one of the Top 10 Cottage Communities For 2007, Armory del Sol is a great community. Just a short walk from the city center. What makes Armory del Sol unique?
Architecture
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Affordable Housing - Housing America 2007 Petition - 08/21/07 12:49 PM
Inman News is always a good source for the latest in real estate news. Inman’s article Blog petition promotes affordable housing is worth while reading. I support the effort and getting the word out to help create more affordable housing.
Reading
The Peition
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El Rio Golf Course Rich In History - 08/20/07 09:59 PM
On Sunday my wife told me no Open Houses today, go play golf with your son and daughter-in-law. How many golfers envy me for such a wonderful wife? So we set out to El Rio Golf Course. Our son played his best game ever, our daughter-in-law played better than I’ve … (0 comments)
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The Herd Mentaility Gone Wild - 08/19/07 10:24 AM
An Interesting post from Inman News, Who Was That Masked Analyst, lends to the credibility of the herd mentality creating panic. I admit, the mortgage industry is going through a rough time. Never said it wasn’t. More blood will be shed before the war is over. The strong will survive, … (0 comments)
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Tierra Vista Living - 08/18/07 12:52 PM
Great two story home minutes from Raytheon, I-10, downtown Tucson and the University of Arizona. Large den that can easily double as a guest room with a Murphy bed. MORE INFORMATION
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Who Wants To Know About Tucson Firsts? - 08/17/07 09:37 AM
Javalina Press published a book authored by Larry Cox titled The Book of Tucson Firsts. There are some interesting facts and historical facts for every one. Everything from the first red light district to the first official Catholic Church in Tucson. Some of what you can expect. Air conditioning finally arrived … (1 comments)
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First Magnus Falls Prey - 08/16/07 12:07 PM
The Arizona Star reported that First Magnus halts loans. Falling prey to the mortgage debacle that is effecting availability of home loans across the nation. Its getting ugly out there. It looks like everyone is panicking about the sky is falling. We went through similar in the 1980’s with S&L’s closing. … (3 comments)
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Tucson Real Estate - July 2007 Sales Report - 08/14/07 07:14 PM
Tucson Association of Realtors released their official report for July 2007. Reported home sales were lower than I anticipated with an official number of 1,098. I checked this morning and the adjusted sales were 1,137. Didn’t quite hit the mark of 1,233. This is the most I have been off since … (0 comments)
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Tubac debate! What Does It Have To Do With Tucson? - 08/13/07 09:42 AM
Tucson News & Events I read an article in the Arizona Daily Star this morning about Tubac, title Tubac debate, stay rural or go suburban. So, my wife and I took a trip to refresh our memory. I remember my late father-in-law talking about the areas of Tubac, Tumacacari, and Arivaca. … (0 comments)
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What Does Countrywide Know That We Don't? - 08/10/07 08:43 PM
Those who lived through the Great Depression had it hard. We haven’t come close to what they suffered. Needless to say they definitely had it worse, and they managed to survive. They survived to meet another challenge better known as World War II and brought us The Greatest Generation. I know … (1 comments)
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Tucson Mountain Park Gains 84 Acres - 08/09/07 06:40 AM
Chris Ansley, the developer of JW Marriott and the Spa at Starr Pass has dedicated another 84 acres to Tucson Mountain Park. Bringing the total to 279 acres of dedicated land. He didn’t stop there. He previously set up an impact user fee that toda holds approximately $1,000,000 to provide maintenance and … (0 comments)
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University of Arizona Football 2007 - 08/08/07 08:52 AM
Tucson News & Events What can Tucson expect from Wildcat Football this season? Will Willie Tuitama have a healthy season so he can show what he can do? Lets hope so for his personal sake. Will Antoine Cason have a great year to make All American again? Will Coach Stoops see … (0 comments)
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Tucson Real Estate and Solar Energy - 08/08/07 12:48 AM
Living in the Sonoran Desert it is hard to ignore the call for Solar Energy. Most people think of a desert and what they saw on Lawrence of Arabia. Couldn’t be further from the truth. But, that’s another topic. Solar heating and energy makes sense when you live in a climate … (0 comments)
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School Is In Session - 08/07/07 12:52 PM
Tucson area schools had their first start day today with Sunnyside, Sahuarita, and Vail School Districts. What does this mean to motorists? Slow down, the life you save may be a child’s. Tucson Police Department takes these violations seriously, as does the Pima County Sheriff’s Department. When the sign says “No Passing” … (0 comments)
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Full Service Brokerage Benefits - 08/07/07 01:01 AM
Previously I commented about the different levels of service. When shopping today at Wal-Mart I thought about the comparison between Wal-Mart and full service brokerages. At Wal-mart you can stop by McDonald’s to eat, shop in the grocery store, pick up medicine at the pharmacy, pick up plant food and garden … (2 comments)
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How is American Home Mortgage Effecting Tucson? - 08/05/07 09:29 PM
I am not a mortgage expert, nor do I pretend to be. My primary concerns are resale of existing homes, not new construction (SAHBA can report on that), whether my clients are making a good decision with the home they purchase, and whether the sellers who hire me can sell their … (2 comments)
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Tucson Real Estate Fantastic Condo - 08/03/07 09:44 PM
This is a great little condo that is priced under $83,000. One bedroom, second floor with a private patio view overlooking the pool area and the Catalina Mountains in the distance. Close to DMAFB, shopping, parks, malls, theaters, and bus routes. This is a great home in a great location.
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Tucson Real Estate Must See Great Price - 08/03/07 09:27 PM
Reduced to only $186,900. Miss this home and you've missed a great opportunity. Priced below comparable sales. An extraordinary home, with tile and stained concrete floors, upgraded cabinets, polished nickel door/bath fixtures, Den, fully landscaped w/timed irrigation front/back, no neighbors behind. This is a truly exceptionally well maintained home that is … (2 comments)
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Glenn Kelman of Redfin - 08/03/07 09:44 AM
I have to say, I don’t care for Redfin. I didn’t like the one sided 60 Minute interview either. I firmly believe that a full service brokerage for sellers and buyers is the best way to go. There are a lot of hidden protections and service there. You get what you … (0 comments)
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Tucson Real Esate Market - July Home Sales Preliminary Report - 08/03/07 07:07 AM
Enough of the sales numbers are in to make a preliminary report. I predicted 1,253 sales for the month of July, so far 1,050 sales have been submitted. The official TAR/MLS Report won’t be out for a couple of weeks. The signs are encouraging. As my faithful readers know, I don’t … (0 comments)
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Tucson Real Estate Interest Rate and Sales Analysis - 08/02/07 03:35 PM
I was challenged by a colleague to interpret how interest rates may be effecting sales in Tucson. So I gathered information dating back to January of 2004 through June 2007 to see if there is a noticeable correlation. It took me a while to dust off my books and read old … (0 comments)
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Manufactured Home Loans - Are They Getting Tougher To Get? - 08/01/07 06:22 PM
Tucson Real Estate In our weekly office meeting the managing Broker mentioned that manufactured home loans may be harder to get. A few of the big names pulled out of conventional lending for manufactured homes. There is a definite need for manufactured home lenders. I have heard this before and wanted to … (5 comments)
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