buying a home: Washington D.C. - Maryland - Virginia - Where to Buy a Home - 07/17/12 04:39 PM
Washington D.C. - Maryland - Virginia - Where to Buy a Home
So my son called me yesterday from Maryland, and had a couple of questions for me.  I told him I'd put them on to Active Rain.  :)

He's considering buying a home in either Maryland, Washington D.C. or Virginia.  As a generalization, he's wondering which state has more community value, and are there local crime links he can peruse.
He stated that he's seen a lot of "neo-urbanism" in the outskirts of Washington D.C. and although the idea is interesting, he'd really like a house with a small … (8 comments)

buying a home: How Low Can You Go? Home prices in Tucson, AZ - 09/20/11 10:39 AM
How Low Can You Go?  Home prices in Tucson, AZ

I work with quite a few relocation clients, and a familiar question I receive is, "When will the market hit bottom in Tucson?"
Ah...if we had crystal balls we'd have all sold our homes back in late 2005 and early 2006 and put the money in savings...
According to our Tucson Multiple Listing Service, the median home price for the the metropolitan areas of Tucson within Pima County fell again, $122,200 from it's all-time high back in February, 2006 when the median prices hit a staggaring $225,900.
Economists and specialists … (3 comments)

buying a home: First Time Home-buyer? Let's Talk about Money! - 07/17/11 01:09 AM
First Time Home-buyer?  Let's Talk About Money!
Here's some main questions some of my first time homebuyers have asked me in the past and a brief answer to follow.  I'm not going to address short sale, reo or foreclosed-upon properties, or HUD home questions here because my blog posting will get too long! Please follow the links for more information on those types of transactions.

First Time Home-buyer Questions: How much money do I need?
There are many factors involved, the first being the type of loan you are obtaining financing for in your Arizona State Real Estate Transaction.  I … (56 comments)

buying a home: Buying a Home in Rancho Marana - A Lovely Marana, AZ Community - 03/21/11 11:13 AM
Buying a Home in Rancho Marana - A Lovely Marana, AZ Community
Rancho Marana subdivision is an area of newer homes about five minutes west of Tangerine and I-10.  This is a master-planned area of Marana that was hit hard by FEMA flood plain zoning a few years back, as well as the recession's effect on housing in the area.

But Rancho Marana and nearby Gladden Farms is worth a drive by.  Richmond American, Meritage  (GREEN homes!), and Pulte are all back at work busy building up the community.  Resale homes are at amazing prices for buyers as well.Currently, in … (4 comments)

 
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Cara Marcelle Mancuso

Cara Mancuso

Tucson, AZ

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Long Realty - Dove Mountain, Marana AZ

Address: 12080 N Dove Mountain Blvd, #100, Marana, AZ , 85658

Cell Phone: (520) 909-2988

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Author Bio: I have been a Realtor for over 7 years, and love finding homes for new people moving to the area. I also enjoy working with first time home-buyers, because my style is very one-on-one. If you are an investor or looking for a new home in the Tucson area, Marana, Oro Valley and Vail area, or wanting to sell your home, I'd love to help. I have experience with REO Foreclosures and short sales, and have earned the SFR and CSSN designation and certification. I'm also a CTA so if you'd like to hear about my love of Tucson, Vail, Marana, Oro Valley and the SW Desert and WHY...I'll share!



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