tucson: Tucson Home Sales September 2008 - 10/10/08 12:36 PM
Tucson home sales for September broke the mold for seasonal sales. Normally sales in September are less than August. Not in 2008. Go figure, the economy has tanked, credit has tanked, nobody fully trusts either candidate for President, nothing but negative-negative-negative in the economic news, yet Tucson home sales go up.
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tucson: $700 Billion To Bail Out The Greedy - 09/23/08 04:45 PM
Everybody is pointing fingers at who caused this mess. None are looking at the fact for every finger pointed out, there are 3 pointing back.
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tucson: Downtown Tucson Goes Sushi - 09/19/08 03:39 PM
Over two years ago my son and his friend approached me to help them find a building to lease or purchase for a restaurant. We looked at property in the complex at Silverbell and Grant. It met their needs, but, a pool supply retailer beat them to it. We talked about … (0 comments)
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tucson: July 2008 Tucson Residential Sales Report - 08/13/08 11:33 AM
The official numbers from TAR are out. With the anticipated seasonal decline in sales for July, residential home sales were slightly higher than predicted. Eight months ago I predicted 927 sales, 945 sales were officially reported, as of this writing 949 sales were recorded for July. Tucson home sale units decreased … (1 comments)
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tucson: Is Now A Good Time To Buy A Home? - 08/04/08 10:35 AM
Our Federal government has stimulated the market with the recent tax credit. Now is a great time to buy. Those who ignore this opportunity will be throwing money away. Does this mean Buyers should throw caution to the wind? By no means should any home buyer ignore due diligence in buying … (2 comments)
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tucson: May Real Estate Sales Report For Tucson - 06/11/08 08:44 AM
My prediction for May 2008 Tucson real estate sales was 1,035 sales. The officially reported number or 1,025 (collected June 4th) was very close. Checking this morning there were 25 additional sales not reported on time which increases the number of sales to 1050. READ MORE
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tucson: Tucson Real Estate Preliminary May Sales Report - 06/03/08 08:40 AM
Will we exceed the predicted sales of 1,035 for May? We will know in a matter of days. The good thing is sales are continually increasing, which is good news for Tucson real estate. Bad news for those who wait for woulda, shoulda, coulda. Read More
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tucson: Home Selling Strategies - 05/29/08 02:34 PM
In a market where buyer confidence is slowly returning it is important to have a strategy if you expect to sell sooner than later. The Tucson real estate market is still reeling, but, not as much as Phoenix, Stockton CA or other areas. Most home sellers, even in the Tucson Real … (1 comments)
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tucson: Home Searching On The Internet - 05/18/08 10:20 AM
Internet Real Estate BuyingAnyone you talk to will tell you that a vast majority of home buyers start searching for a home on the Internet. In today’s world of technology the “Duh” factor comes into play when it comes to buying and buying smart.
Estimates are as high as 80% of … (5 comments)
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tucson: Tucson Real Estate April Sales Report - 05/13/08 10:18 AM
The official numbers are out from the Tucson Association of Realtors. Tucson home sales volume increased by 5.86% and total home sales increased by 8.1% over that of March 2008. Good news for home sellers and the local market. The numbers of available homes decreased by 2.37%. Indications are there to … (0 comments)
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tucson: Has The Housing Market Begun To Correct Itself? - 05/07/08 12:17 AM
Everybody wants to know when the housing market will bottom out so they can get the best price. The truth is by the time anyone figures out the puzzle recovery will have already begun. An interesting article from the Wall Street Journal suggests that we on our way to a better … (6 comments)
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tucson: What Makes A Luxury Home In Tucson - 05/06/08 10:06 AM
I’ve noticed a lot of inquiries for luxury homes lately. Which brings to mind. What is a luxury home? What are the different levels of luxury homes?It used to be that anything over $500,000 in Tucson was considered a luxury home. Is there a difference between granite counter tops in … (1 comments)
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tucson: Tucson Real Estate Pool Safety - 05/03/08 08:04 PM
With the weather picking up it is time to start thinking about pool safety. Every year we hear about a parent, uncle, friend or whomever who for a short moment wasn’t paying close attention to a child who unfortunately drowned. Arizona has strict laws about pools and barriers. A law … (0 comments)
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tucson: April 2008 Tucson Preliminary Sales Report - 05/02/08 10:32 AM
April was a pretty good month for sales. As of this writing there have been 907 recorded home sales through the MLS. Of course, reporting so earlier not all the sales have been reported to the MLS. So we can expect the numbers to be a little higher. The lowest sales price … (1 comments)
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tucson: March 2008 Preliminary Real Estate Sales Report - 04/03/08 10:58 PM
I am sure that there are a lot of people wondering how the Tucson real estate market fared during March of 2008. The official count of sales for February was 710. March saw an increase of nearly 26% with 892 sales. That is a solid increase considering all the scare about … (1 comments)
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tucson: What Does Golf and Rodeo Have In Common In Tucson - 02/14/08 09:15 PM
February is a big month for the greater Tucson community. Thousands of visitors have been coming to Tucson from around the State of Arizona, Sonora, and many other areas. The Tucson Rodeo was an annual event before I moved to Tucson some 34 years ago.
Last year the Accenture … (0 comments)
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tucson: What Makes Up A Contract - 02/13/08 10:02 PM
A couple days ago someone asked me the components of a contract. As an experienced Realtor you would think that I could rattle it out without thinking. Brain freeze, embarrassment, and a lot of thinking afterward. Contracts are a critical part of real estate. Sometimes we write contracts, knowing what is … (1 comments)
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tucson: Tucson Making It Through Recession - 02/05/08 08:30 AM
An unusual means for measuring the economy is employment through the ADC. When I retired in 2000 we had a low of 10% staffing shortage in some complexes, and as high as 22% in others. Speaking last week to a friend who recruits, the staffing shortage statewide is 2%. We used to … (2 comments)
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tucson: Tucson Real Estate January 2008 Preliminary Home Sales Report - 02/03/08 12:11 PM
On January 18th I predicted that residential home sales for January should fall between 546 and 610. As of February 1, that number is 568. Mid point within the range. Not bad for predicting. Reporting will continue for the next couple of weeks. The official numbers will be collected on or … (0 comments)
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tucson: Seven Ways To Drive A Realtor Insane - 01/25/08 09:29 PM
Having worked with a variety of home buyers over the past several years I have met some very nice people. Some I share a lot with, especially the passion for golf. Others have been very interesting and fun to work with. Each having their own special value. There are those … (3 comments)
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tucson: Tucson Golf Property Sales - 01/20/08 11:16 AM
Tucson is a retreat for golfers who love to play year round. There is no question that my niche is golf properties and golfers. When writing monthly reports about home sales I’ve had a desire to focus more toward golf properties. I finally found the time to pull up statistics, … (1 comments)
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tucson: December 2007 Tucson Home Sales - 01/18/08 01:28 PM
Tucson Association of Realtors December report is finally out. Residential home sales did decrease below that of November with 682 officially reported sales for December; the official number was 759 sales for November. The real number for December sales is higher at 762. So much for Realtors reporting on time.
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tucson: Omni Tucson National Sonoran Golf Course - 01/12/08 08:54 AM
I had the pleasure a few weeks ago to play the Omni Tucson National Sonoran Course. A Tom Lehman designed course that debuted in 2005. Thanks to friends Mark Neal and his son Ken. Who, by the way, were the primary reason for winning this foursome when we played the … (0 comments)
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tucson: What Do Tucson Homes and Foreign Dollars Have In Common? - 12/27/07 05:44 PM
Since my earlier article Everything Canadian Home Buyers Want To Know About Tucson Real Estate I have been seeing more about foreign investment in American real estate. It goes beyond Canadian buyers. It makes perfect sense for Foreign Investors as well as second home and vacation home buyers to look … (0 comments)
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tucson: November Home Sales 2007 - Tucson Real Estate - 12/20/07 04:50 PM
First things first, Happy Holidays to Everyone.
Tucson Association of Realtors October report is out. Each month it comes out later and later. Sales did increase over October, the official number is 759 sales for November. October had 790 reported home sales through the MLS. Buyer confidence is still lower than … (1 comments)
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tucson: Fans Getting Ready For Accenture Match Play Championship 2008 - 12/15/07 08:07 AM
If you were in Tucson for the 2007 Accenture Match Play Championship you had the pleasure of seeing some great play. Like sitting next to the green on the 360+ uphill 12th green and watching the pros land golf balls on and around the green. For my first PGA event … (2 comments)
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tucson: Bank Repossessed Properties, Are They a Good Deal? - 12/08/07 08:29 AM
It’s no wonder that some bank repossessed properties are hard to sell. Lenders whose future are in question and who need to get rid of the inventory of homes they possess. Guaranteed, the chance of buying some bank owned properties for much less money than their value can be high. … (1 comments)
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tucson: Preliminary Tucson Home Sales For November 2007 - 12/03/07 03:18 PM
Reader’s Digest version…Tucson real estate sales for the month of November decreased over that of October. There were 679 MLS reported sales for November as of December 3rd, compared to the 790 official home sales for October.Verifying those sales today and you will learn that there are 69 Realtors out … (0 comments)
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tucson: Arizona National Golf Course - 11/30/07 11:18 PM
Arizona National Golf Course is one of Tucson’s finer mountain courses. Designed by Robert Trent Jones in 1995. The Arizona National Course has seen young University of Arizona Golfers named Lorena Ochoa, Natalie Gulbis, and Rory Sabatini. Other famous UofA alumni are Annika Sorenstam and Jim Furyk. While playing this … (1 comments)
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tucson: Tucson Real Estate - December 2007 Feature Home - 11/27/07 09:44 AM
If looking for a luxury home under $1 million on a golf course, you need look no further. I have seen homes well into the millions that do not even compare to this home.
Located northeast of Tucson is Sabino Springs gated golf community. I had the pleasure a previewing … (0 comments)
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tucson: Everything Canadian Home Buyers Want To Know About Tucson Real Estate - 11/25/07 11:06 AM
With a name like Trudeau would you be surprised if I told you I am the grandson of a Canadian immigrant who spoke only French when he and his brother arrived in America? As a youth I bore the Canadian flag on nearly everything. Trips from Seattle to Vancouver, British … (0 comments)
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tucson: Tucson Welcomes El Tour De Tucson - 11/15/07 10:10 AM
In a matter of hours Tucson streets will be filed with thousands of bicyclists from around the world. Hotels will be filled, restaurants will be serving, and those who have never been to Tucson will experience the wonders of the Sonoran Desert. While in Tucson our visitors are invited to take … (3 comments)
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tucson: Starr Pass Golf Resort - 11/14/07 03:43 PM
Located just a few miles and five minutes from downtown Tucson is one of Tucson’s great Golf Resorts. When you check in to the Starr Pass Resort you will be amazed by the beauty of the Sonoran Desert and the views across the valley. The JW Marriott is the latest … (0 comments)
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tucson: October Home Sales 2007 - Tucson Real Estate - 11/13/07 04:09 PM
Tucson Association of Realtors October report is out.
Sales did increase over September; the official number is 790 sales. September had only only 683 reported home sales through the MLS. Buyer confidence may be showing signs of being on the rebound. I know I am seeing a little more buyer activity … (0 comments)
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tucson: Happy Veterans Day - 11/12/07 09:29 AM
To all those who have served our great nation. Thank you.
Frances Scott Key said it best in 1814 when he wrote the Star Spangled Banner lyrics:
Oh, say can you see by the dawn’s early lightWhat so proudly we hailed at the twilight’s last gleaming?Whose broad stripes and … (0 comments)
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tucson: What is a homebuyers initial greatest fear? - 11/06/07 04:05 PM
As a REALTOR® who works a lot with buyers (who while in between sits site sales) I get a good feeling for buyer fears. The biggest initial fear isn’t whether the home they choose to buy is worth the value. It isn’t whether they can afford the payments. It isn’t whether … (4 comments)
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tucson: Tucson Real Estate and Eco-Friendly Green Homes - 11/05/07 05:01 PM
USA Today ran an article on eco-friendly homes in a variety of areas throughout the United States. “Growing awareness among builders and home buyers of environmentally friendly building materials and methods - plus government efforts to address climate change - are fueling the focus on eco-friendly single family homes, environmental … (0 comments)
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tucson: DUI Laws In Arizona Are Tough - 11/01/07 10:11 AM
The thresholds and punishments for first time DUI offenses are as follows (second time offenses are drastically worse): Standard DUI: BAC over 0.08 (three drinks for most men and two drinks for most women) Mandatory jail time of 10 days - No plea bargaining (second offense - 30 to 90 … (3 comments)
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tucson: Buying Homes With Pools In Tucson - 10/29/07 06:18 PM
Many home buyers looking for real estate in Tucson look for homes with a pool or room to install a pool. Living in the desert a pool is comforting to relax in at the end of a long hot day and on weekends. A swimming pool is definitely an asset … (2 comments)
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tucson: Tucson Real Estate October 2007 Mid Month Home Sales Report - 10/26/07 09:01 AM
Looking at the Tucson real estate sales from the first of October to the 20th gives a healthier picture than September’s mid month report. Positive news for the market. Closed real estate sales rose from the 385 in this time frame in September to 403 for October. A step in the right … (0 comments)
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tucson: Tucson Real Estate Best Time To Buy A Home - 10/24/07 08:43 AM
The headline in the Sunday Arizona Daily Star was “Now may be best time to buy a home.” With the number of homes on the market sellers are wanting to sell for much less than they were months ago. Foreclosures are up, as are short sales. The great thing about … (1 comments)
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tucson: Real Estate Market Road To Recovery - 10/19/07 09:44 AM
Recovering The Real Estate Market will take a joint effort from home buyers, lenders, Realtors and homeowners. Lets start with homeowners who don’t want to sell their homes, but have to because of increasing interest rates from ARM’s, and Lenders who hold the note. I have seen too many homeowners … (2 comments)
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tucson: Tucson Real Estate September 2007 Sales Report - 10/16/07 05:49 PM
Tucson Association of Realtors has finally finished their report. I am inclined to agree with Dave Smith that TARMLS should be able to get this information our much faster. I like Dave’s perspective on the market, particularly in the northwest. I tend to take a slightly different, yet similar view.
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tucson: What Do Home Buyers Expect In The Real Estate Market Today? - 10/14/07 05:26 PM
Ask any Realtor in the Tucson real estate market what buyers expect and you will likely hear one common answer, “Satisfaction.” Satisfaction is a fairly general term. What does satisfaction mean. Two years ago satisfaction meant getting the home that buyers were bidding for without someone else out bidding them. It was … (1 comments)
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tucson: Hilton El Counquistador the Conquistador Course - 10/12/07 11:42 AM
Hilton El Conquistador the Conquistador Course is a 6,801 yard par 71 course with a 72.7 rating and slope of 126. Located in Oro Valley, this is one of two course you can play from the country club. The other course is the Canada course.
The Conquistador course is … (0 comments)
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tucson: Tucson New Home Cconstruction, Is It For You? - 10/10/07 07:35 PM
There is so much real estate available in Tucson, it is hard to decide whether to buy a resale home or buy a new home. Now that I have joined new home sales, I have thought a lot about the benefits. The first is for me, the view from my … (0 comments)
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tucson: Housing Market Predictions - 10/09/07 04:28 PM
I see a lot of searches on my site looking for “Housing market predictions.” Buyers want to know what the future holds, as do sellers. The Tucson real estate market was fairly predictable up until July of 2007. Then the market changed. Not that there weren’t enough homes to choose … (0 comments)
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tucson: Home Buyers Should Know How To Protect Themselves - 10/05/07 12:42 AM
Title Insurance they are paying for when buying a home. In Home Buying 103 I briefly covered the different types of policies buyers should be looking for. Questions to ask: What type of coverage am I getting? What type of policies are available? How much will additional coverage cost? What … (1 comments)
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tucson: Tucson Real Estate Preliminary Home Sale Report September 2007 - 10/04/07 10:59 AM
Tucson real estate sales for the month of September dropped lower than they have been in over 10 years. In 1996 home sales were 623, the following year they jumped to 728. The September 2007 reported real estate sales in and around Tucson was only 683. Much lower than anyone could predict. … (0 comments)
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tucson: What Do Baby Boomers and Tucson Have In Common? - 09/30/07 09:55 PM
Many baby boomers are looking at Tucson for retirement or for a winter home. So what makes Tucson real estate and living in Tucson better than other areas? For those moving to Tucson from larger cities like Chicago, New York City and Washington DC, the price of homes are considerably … (0 comments)
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tucson: What does Habitat for Humanity Tucson and Golf have in common? - 09/27/07 08:41 AM
What does Habitat for Humanity Tucson and golf have in common? Find out at the second annual Tucson of REALTORS® Golf Fundraiser. At the inaugural event in 2006 raised over $30,000 to apply toward building a home for a needy family. This event will be held at the El Conquistador … (0 comments)
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tucson: Zillow Zestimates Make Up Your Mind - 09/26/07 08:51 PM
When I listed my clients beautiful home Zillow’s Zestimates priced it a $189,000. My clients priced at $196,000. just below the comps. When they dropped the price to $189,900, Zestimate dropped to $186,700. Now that they are dropping the price to $186,900, Zestimate comes back with a $180,350. Yet the … (5 comments)
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tucson: Buyers Wanted - September 2007 Tucson Home Sales Below Averages - 09/26/07 08:49 AM
I do not like doom and gloom, however, reality is reality and honesty is the best policy. If September’s first 20 days of real estate sales in greater Tucson is an indication of the full month, sales will be much lower than anticipated. By August 20th there were 592 recorded sales in the … (0 comments)
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tucson: Tucson Del Urich Municipal Golf Course - 09/24/07 07:33 PM
Dell Urich is a parkland tree-lined courses with relatively flat fairways and big undulating greens. Located in the heart of Tucson. Sharing the complex with Randolph North Golf Course, which I already wrote about. This course has parallel fairways that are as forgiving as the sister course to the north. Its an easy course … (1 comments)
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tucson: Jim and Linda Livengood Toys For Tots Golf Tournament - 09/21/07 12:45 PM
Join Jim and Linda Livengood in helping lots of children have a good Christmas while enjoying a round of golf.
As the eighth annual tournament, this promises to be more fun than previous tournaments. The previous seven years saw players enjoy the Forty Niners Golf Course, San Ignacio Golf course, … (0 comments)
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tucson: Federal Market Committee Voted… - 09/19/07 12:03 AM
by Wayne Novak, Premier Mortgage Resources
As you probably know by now, the Federal Open Market Committee voted to cut the fed fund rate and the discount rate by 50 basis points each. The Fed said its decision to slash the key federal funds rate was aimed at preventing tighter … (3 comments)
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tucson: Desireable Northwest Countryside Community - 09/16/07 10:03 PM
Desirable NW community with optional HOA for only $40/mo. Large back yard facing common area. Close to restaurants, shopping, golf with easy access to I-10. Head to Phoenix without touching downtown freeway construction. Dual cooling. Homes in this community sell for thousands more. A little TLC and this is a great … (0 comments)
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tucson: Who Wants To Know About the August Real Estate Report For Tucson? - 09/14/07 01:24 PM
Tucson Association of Realtors released their official report for August 2007. Reported home sales were much slower than I anticipated with an official number of 1,019. I checked this morning and the adjusted sales were 1,030. I adjusted my projection at the beginning of the month to between 1,100 to … (1 comments)
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tucson: Golfer Beware, Pusch Ridge El Con Quistador Golf Course Is No Push Over - 09/11/07 07:10 PM
Not to be confuses with the El Con Quistador or Canada Courses located a few miles away, Pusch Ridge El Con Quistador Golf Course may be a 9 hole course, but, don’t let it fool you. This is one tough course. It doesn’t get any easier the second round either. The … (0 comments)
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tucson: El Con Quistador Resort Homes - 09/10/07 11:45 PM
A great northwest community that lines the Pusch Ridge El Conquistador golf course is El Con Quistador Resort homes. I know the backs of many of these homes from the many times I have played the course. I have been impressed by the homes in this community I have shown … (1 comments)
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tucson: What Can You Control When Selling Your Home? - 09/10/07 10:37 AM
While sitting over a cup of coffee and doing my morning reading I came across a great article John Wake on his Real Estate Notebook site, What are the odds of selling your Arizona home? John made a lot of sense in what he said, which got the wheels turning.
There … (2 comments)
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tucson: Who Wants To Know How To Search From Homes In Tucson? - 09/03/07 10:03 AM
One of the reasons I came to Long Realty is that I got tired clients telling me that they found X property on the Long website. Now I hear, “I love your website. It is so easy to find homes.” As easy as it is to find Tucson real estate … (3 comments)
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tucson: Tucson Real Estate Preliminary August Home Sales Report - 09/01/07 08:19 AM
We all know this is just a preliminary report awaiting the official report from the Tucson Association of Realtors Multiple Listing Service. Its nice to know up front though what we may expect. The information in this report is what is available as of August 31, 2007. I double checked July’s sales and the … (0 comments)
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tucson: 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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tucson: 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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tucson: 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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tucson: 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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tucson: 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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tucson: 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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tucson: 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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tucson: 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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tucson: 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: 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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tucson: 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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tucson: 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: 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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tucson: 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: 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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tucson: 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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tucson: 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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tucson: 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: 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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tucson: 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: 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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tucson: 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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tucson: Seven Steps To Home Selling A Home In Tucson - 07/30/07 04:33 PM
Selling a home in Tucson Arizona may be slightly different than selling a home in other parts of the country. However, the basics are similar. Home selling is not complicated when you take the seven steps to sell your home. I have prepared 7 steps to walk new home and experienced … (3 comments)
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tucson: Tucson Real Estate - Home Selling 107 - 07/30/07 12:28 PM
It’s not over, there is still a lot more to do. Your home is on the market, buyers are looking at it. What’s next? Now we are preparing for closure. Again, this is written for a seller using a full service REALTOR® in Tucson, Arizona. Discount, FSBO or sales in other … (1 comments)
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tucson: Who Else Wants To Know How To Attract Buyers To Listings? - 07/28/07 07:56 PM
Its astonishing how many homes are on the market that poorly portrayed. Every REALTOR® should go to their local community college and enroll in a photography class. Some of the pictures are unbelievable. There are a lot of good pictures for buyers to see. Many look like they were taken by … (4 comments)
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tucson: You’ve Got To Be Kidding - 07/27/07 05:59 PM
You’ve Got To Be Kidding, while going through some MLS sheets I am amazed that some homes are expected to sell. This one, “ABSOLUTELY DO NOT SHOW OR CALL MONDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY, WITHOUT EXCEPTION!!!!!!!” got my attention. If a buyer comes into town Sunday night or Monday and is leaving … (5 comments)
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tucson: Tucson Real Estate - Home Selling 106 - 07/24/07 11:12 PM
Now that your home is on the market, what should you expect? If priced right and in a desirable location, you should have buyers wanting to see inside your home. If over priced or in a poor location, all the effort in the world will not work. Within the first … (1 comments)
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tucson: Tucson Real Estate - Home Selling 105 - 07/23/07 02:06 PM
The next step for selling your home is getting your home on the market for buyers to see. This article is being prepared with a Full Service REALTOR® in mind. Who you select as the full service REALTOR® depends on what you value. Keeping in mind that selling a home should … (0 comments)
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tucson: Tucson Real Estate Report January-June 2007 - 07/20/07 12:18 AM
Average Prices
Average sales priced of homes in the Tucson area increased during the first half of 2007. The Doom Sayers would like to see prices decrease to support their beliefs that the market is not strong. The numbers prove otherwise. There is every indication that the Tucson real estate market … (0 comments)
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tucson: So You Want To Save Money Buying A Home? - 07/18/07 02:59 PM
Home Buyers are always looking for the best deal. What an incentive to stimulate the market. Fortunately I am with the largest real estate company in Southern Arizona. A one stop to get all you need company. From July 15, 2007 through September 15, 2007 Long Mortgage is offering a killer … (2 comments)
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tucson: Tucson June 2007 Real Estate Market Report - 07/16/07 09:56 PM
Tucson Association of Realtors released their official report for June 2007. Up front is good news in the reduced number of homes on the market. Down to 8,665 from the 9,721 listings in May. That’s a 1,056 homes that left the market by being sold, expiring or through withdrawal. Great news, … (2 comments)
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tucson: Patriot Day, Golf and Fallen Heroes - 07/16/07 08:09 PM
This is your chance to pay homage to Fallen Heroes and their families.While reading the August 2007 edition of Golf Digest I came across a story on page 83 of an F-16 pilot, Dan Rooney, who has a dream and a challenge for all us golfers. A dream to support families … (0 comments)
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tucson: Tucson Real Estate - Home Selling 104 - 07/14/07 05:47 PM
So, you know your motivation, what price the market will bare, and have staged your home so well you’re ready to buy it yourself. Now you’re ready to put your home on the market. There are some careful considerations at this point. What type of Seller are you?Are you the type … (0 comments)
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tucson: Tucson Real Estate - Home Selling 103 - 07/13/07 03:37 PM
July 13th, 2007 categories: Tucson Real Estate You’ve evaluated your motivation in Home Selling 101, determined your price in Home Selling 102, now you are ready to prepare home for the market. When competing with every other home in your area or price range there are things not to do as well … (0 comments)
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tucson: June 2007 Tucson Real Estate Report - 07/10/07 10:01 AM
Home sales in June remained consistent with the sales of March, April and May. No significant decline beyond traditional seasonal changes. Though listings remain high and Tucson remains in a Buyers Market, overall sales have not faltered. Though 1,299 sales falls 40 short of predicted sales, it falls right in line with … (0 comments)
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tucson: Tucson Real Estate - Home selling 102 - 07/08/07 11:39 PM
Pricing a home to get the most for it while having it low enough to sell is a tough decision. There are a variety of methods for determining price. The most common is by comparing sales of like properties. For homes in a subdivision of like square footage and amenities it … (1 comments)
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tucson: Solar Not So Hot - 07/06/07 12:31 PM
Tucson News & Events Written by Bud Foster KOLD News 13 It would seem energy from the sun should be free or nearly so. But that’s not the case. Coal is still twice as cheap. Drive by the TEP generating plant on the southside and you will see tons and tons … (0 comments)
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