tucson: Reduced $200k, Brand New Custom home on an acre in the Catalina Foothills, only $599,900! - 11/29/08 01:38 PM
Beautiful Brand New Custom home in the foothills. Four bedrooms, three full bathrooms, and 3255 square feet. The Perfect Floor Plan with huge picture windows to frame the Amazing Views of the City Lights & Catalinas. Hand-hewn beams & posts, private front courtyard, huge backyard with large cov patio. Knotty Alder … (1 comments)
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tucson: Go Green: Do You Have A Favorite Nursery? - 11/20/08 10:49 PM
Mine's on Pima Street just west of Craycroft in Tucson. It's called Terra Designs. Chefs come here to buy herbs.
There's something about a plant nursery that attracts optimists. I'm one of those. An optimist.
I don't remember ever meeting anyone in a nursery, browsing among the plants, and thinking to … (20 comments)
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tucson: My First Blog - 11/19/08 01:08 PM
Welcome to my Blog. I'm just getting my feet wet so please bear with me. For a real quick introduction. My name is Greg McCown. I am 35, have a beautiful wife, four great kids, and I am in real estate. I both sell real estate and invest in it. I … (0 comments)
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tucson: Top 10 reasons to buy in Tucson! - 11/15/08 06:59 PM
TOP 10 REASONS WHY NOW IS A GREAT TIME TO BUY REAL ESTATE IN TUCSON
TOP 10 REASONS WHY NOW IS A GREAT TIME TO PURCHASE REAL ESTATE IN TUCSON, ARIZONA
1. Per a recent economic forecast 7,000 baby boomers will retire and purchase real estate in Tucson in 2009. This … (0 comments)
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tucson: Tucson Market Statistics as of Nov '08 - 11/15/08 12:42 PM
Hey Everyone! Below, you will find the Long Realty Housing Report for Tucson as of November. It looks like inventory levels have decrease a bit since this time last year... Investors are definitely buying right now! Once they clean out all of the excess inventory, we should see the market gain some strength! Home loan rates are as low … (0 comments)
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tucson: Officer, Can You Give Me Directions... - 11/14/08 10:48 PM
Tucson REALTOR Ted Adamczyk and I drove from Tucson to Scottsdale last Saturday to attend a Treat 'Em Right Seminar with five hundred other "senders of cards" from as far away as Hawaii. (I use Send Out Cards as my primary database and contact manager.)
Mapquest usually does a good job … (30 comments)
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tucson: Say Thanks to Our Veterans and Active Military for Serving! - 11/10/08 04:00 PM
Veteran’s Day is Tuesday, November 11th!
Just last week, we all had a chance to exercise a great freedom in this country, by going to the polls and voting for the next president of these United States.
Whether or not you liked the outcome, know that you … (10 comments)
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tucson: Distinctive Architecture: Tucson's Presidio - 11/07/08 08:28 PM
If you're thinking Paris, it's the Eiffel Tower. Chicago? The Sears Tower. San Francisco? The Opera House. In the Old Pueblo, it's the distinctive tiled dome of the downtown Presidio.
When you think old west, you might not bring this distinctive dome to mind, but it overlooks El Presidio Plaza … (8 comments)
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tucson: "Don't Go There!" - Could Tucson Be Re-Named: "Snowbird, Arizona"? - 11/06/08 11:43 AM
I see a variety of ways Tucson is affected by the economy. Though a serious issue on everyone's mind, I'll lighten it up with my perspective on how the economy is changing the face of Tucson's most talked about guests: SNOWBIRDS! Tucson attracts a significant amount of snowbirds (defined by Webster's online dictionery as: one who travels to warm … (2 comments)
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tucson: "Oh...You're a Realtor?" - 11/02/08 07:53 PM
"So, what do you do for a living?"
"I'm a Realtor..."
"Oh, you're a Realtor! What do you think about this market?"
Never fails! Everyone wants to know what Realtors think about the current real estate market. I have enjoyed this conversation with clients, prospective clients, people from every walk of … (0 comments)
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tucson: 10/31/08 - Today's 24 Hour Tucson Real Estate Market! - 10/31/08 04:09 PM
October 31, 2008 - In the last 24 hours this graph shows what has happened with home listings and sales! Here is the summary:
New Listings - 144
Price Drops - 147
Back On Market - 16
Listings That Expired - 81
Inactive Listings (Seller release) - 41
SOLD in the Last … (0 comments)
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tucson: Welcome to my blog, Welcome to Tucson! - 10/28/08 02:00 PM
Hi Everyone!This is the first post for our real estate blog. How exciting!I guess the basic step would be to start at talking about Tucson!It is a worthwhile investment to spend the time driving around the various areas of Tucson to find the place that feels like home to you in … (6 comments)
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tucson: A Century Ride - A Master Planned Community - And A Little Of Everything Else! - 10/27/08 02:52 PM
My family and I participated in the annual Tumacacori Century ride (as well as a 64 and 24 mile course) sponsored by the Greater Arizona Bicycling Association (GABA) of Tucson in the town of Sahuarita, Arizona, just a few miles outside the Tucson city limits. It was a cold, dark morning but die-hard cyclists along … (0 comments)
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tucson: Any "Riding Realtor's" Out There? - 10/27/08 12:27 PM
Bicycle Riding Realtors - I mean!
Coming up in November, Tucson, Arizona hosts one of the largest, nation-wide cycling events attended by people all across the US and other countries! Last year's event brought out over 7200 cyclists and more than 10,000 spectators, volunteers and sponsors! With this many people … (3 comments)
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tucson: Unique Photos for Listing Agents: Hire an Aerial Photographer on the Cheap: 2 of 2 - 10/17/08 11:38 PM
Part 1 explained how Aerial Kite Photography is done. Part 2 is about the usefulness of aerial photography, and the answer to the question all of you are asking: "How much does it cost?" (Not much. We'll get to that in a moment.)
This is the photographer's home on the eastern flank of … (26 comments)
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tucson: Energy Star Rated Home in Tucson Az. $299,900 - 10/11/08 09:32 PM
This Energy Star rated energy efficient home is just 10 minutes from downtown Tucson, steps away from public transportation and minutes from Rillito River Park bicycle path.
Beautiful 2677sq.ft. end unit is an energy efficient Energy Star certified home in Sonora Cohousing community. This uniquely designed floor plan allows for … (0 comments)
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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: Please Welcome My Friend Brad Duecker, Old Pueblo Appraisals, to Active Rain! - 10/09/08 02:46 PM
Brad Duecker (pronounced DEE-KER) hates to make cold calls. Don't we all! But he contacted me by email yesterday through Active Rain, and I called him. (I don't mind cold calling.)
Brad and I set an appointment for this morning first thing at my office, and by the time we were … (17 comments)
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tucson: Moving Up In A Down Market - 10/08/08 10:57 AM
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tucson: Silly Saturday Post with a Lesson: Let Yourself Be Three Again! - 10/04/08 11:49 PM
Grandpa learned a lesson the other night at the boardwalk with 1/10th of the clan of grandkids. Little Darlin' just turned three, and she was sooo excited to visit the boardwalk with "Grandpa Oso."
Grandpa Oso was pretty excited himself. None of the little ones live in Arizona, and this was … (19 comments)
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tucson: Looking for advice on how to get more REO Deals - 10/03/08 07:07 PM
Since so many deals involve bank owned properties these days, I am trying to find a way to crack the code in order handle more of these transactions. If anyone has any advice as to how one gets on the various approved lists, I am all ears... thanks
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tucson: No Trespassing...& I Mean It! - 10/03/08 04:49 PM
Yesterday while driving through the Picture Rocks area to the west of Tucson, I noticed some interesting things here & there. One of which I wrote about last night, a whimsical Air Conditioner Repair sign featuring a mannequin "deep into his work" on an AC unit.
Another thing I saw made … (6 comments)
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tucson: Pima County Bond Program Update (For 1st Time Homebuyers) - 10/01/08 10:43 PM
In the Tucson Metro area, we are fortunate to have a program designed for First-Time Homebuyers of modest means to finance home purchases at low interest rates using FHA & VA loan programs - without having to come up with a huge downpayment OR relying on grants or seller assistance: … (8 comments)
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tucson: Credit Bailout Bill Contains Fingerprint Provision - 09/27/08 06:18 AM
With all the hoopla, crisis intervention talk, and chest beating in the media about the proposed Federal bailout bill, few have noticed that there's a provision in the bill to fingerprint loan officers.
Maybe they already do this in your state. I'd like to know. Arizona at present doesn't even license … (22 comments)
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tucson: Mike in Tucson just Turned 60! - 09/25/08 07:16 PM
Welcome to my Online 60th Birthday Party, hosted by my friend Kevin Wood. In lieu of gifts or money (LOL), please click on the link below and subscribe to Kevin's blog. He takes AR seriously.
Mike in Tucson
Via Kevin Wood, Tucson, AZ Realtor:
Mikey is officially 60!
It's no … (39 comments)
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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: Please Welcome My Friend Cheryle Gonzales to Active Rain! - 09/17/08 07:33 PM
Okay, the other Tucson mortgage guy invited her to the Rain, but I helped her write her first post so that you can go comment and make her welcome. (Glad to pick up after you, Paul... LOL)
Cheryle is another Stewart Title person, and an escrow officer. You'll find that photo … (26 comments)
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tucson: Please Welcome My Friend and Marketing Genius, Tanya Tennyson - 09/17/08 07:19 PM
Okay. Who says she's a marketing genius? That would be me--Mike in Tucson. Click the link to make Tanya welcome in this magnificent community of bloggers.
Originally from Hempstead, NY, Tanya has lived in many places across our nation, and most recently relocated from Los Angeles to sunny, smog-free Tucson. She's a … (15 comments)
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tucson: I'm Brand New to Active Rain - 09/17/08 05:25 PM
I've come to Tucson by way of Los Angeles, and decided I like it here. While looking for a job as a loan officer in Tucson, I met Mike Jones, and he told me about Active Rain. This is too cool!
I'm looking forward to learning and participating in this great … (37 comments)
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tucson: The Catalina Foothills and a new urgent care facility. - 09/17/08 08:46 AM
Dear Unique Friends,
I was so excited by the news. I have two young children and as many of you know it is never fun when they get sick and have to go to Urgent Care of even worse the ER. I was so excited to read that a new Urgent … (0 comments)
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tucson: Welcome to Unique Tucson and Loving Living in Tucson. - 09/17/08 08:32 AM
I wanted to give you all a heads-up that I am getting ready to launch my new business - Unique Tucson. I specialize in Unique Properties and People. I will be focusing on unique properties in Tucson that may have normally been hidden from the public. I love almost anything that … (0 comments)
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tucson: Another New Member from a Title Company! Please Welcome Kimberly Keegan of Stewart Title - 09/15/08 07:33 PM
Two Kimberly's in one day! I'm please to introduce you to my newest AR Inductee.
Kimberly Keegan represents Stewart Title here in Tucson. I told her about Brad Andersohn's fantastic success with Active Rain, and she signed up immediately. Brad, move over! LOL
Please click the link above, make Kimberly welcome, … (23 comments)
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tucson: Lehman Brothers? Merrill Lynch? Mom & Pop? Who Would You Bet On? - 09/15/08 12:17 AM
Size and longevity are no guarantee of continued success.
Lehman Brothers has been in existence for nearly a century and a half. Merrill Lynch would have reached the century mark in six short years, had the bull survived.
That saguaro on the left likely lived for more than a century, … (14 comments)
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tucson: Phoenix home prices Drop - price you pay goes up ! - Why ?? - 09/13/08 01:57 PM
According to the majority of so-called experts; Generally, the news media whom make money selling salacious headlines, we may see home prices drop further than the already significant drop reported last week by the industry real estate housing price barometer the S&P Case-Schiller Index.
However, if home prices decline why … (3 comments)
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tucson: I-10 Expansion Update in Tucson, AZ: Who Makes These Signs? - 09/12/08 10:50 PM
We're more than halfway to the finish point. The I-10 expansion through Tucson is gathering steam, so to speak...
They've narrowed some of the lanes to 11 feet, and some fool thought that it would be good to put up this sign. Locals call this section the tunnel.
The lanes to … (7 comments)
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tucson: The Crestate Saguaro Cactus: One of Natures Magnificent Oddities - 09/09/08 06:00 AM
It only happens in one of every 200,000 plants.
The saguaro cactus usually grows straight and tall, adding branching arms starting at age 75 or so. It will likely live to age 200.
The tip of the main stem and of each arm is a single point of growth, but somehow … (8 comments)
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tucson: Every Large town doesn't need a Sport's team - 09/02/08 10:35 PM
My son and I love baseball. There's nothing quite like the pace of a ballgame to really enjoy the time with those we love. Sometimes we'll watch a game on the tube, but the ultimate is live. You can hear the crack of the bat hitting the ball or listen … (4 comments)
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tucson: You need a PUP - 09/02/08 06:39 PM
Meet Roxy, pretty sexy isn't she? We all know that Roxy is a PUP, but the insurance term PUP stands for "Personal Umbrella Policy" and after I tell you this story, you will want to phone your Insurance Agent tomorrow. I have a client who wanted to retire in Tucson, AZ. … (9 comments)
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tucson: Mortgage Rate Bingo? - 08/29/08 11:19 PM
I was chatting up one of my favorite mortgage guys today, while on my way to meet with a client. I asked him if he had heard anything about yet another interest rate drop from the Feds. The rumor mill is churning...
He had an interesting comment. "While the Feds are … (0 comments)
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tucson: It's Time For Some Campaigning! LOL - 08/28/08 02:12 PM
I don't know about you, but I'm dog tired of this political season. Seems like the season has dragged on for two years or so. So... Enjoy a little Jib Jab!
Make your own at www.jibjab.com
I'm Mike in Tucson, your preferred Tucson, Arizona mortgage lender.Think of me as your … (14 comments)
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tucson: Title Insurance - 08/27/08 12:04 PM
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tucson: Water Conservation - 08/27/08 12:01 PM
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tucson: Tucson Artist Tom Murray Captures the Essence of the Southwestern Sky - 08/20/08 05:19 AM
Arizona skies are awesome. So is painter Tom Murray. I've never seen clouds captured on canvas with such realism and painterly beauty.
I first met Tom at Jane Hamilton Fine Art in Tucson on River Road near Campbell.
That's where you'll find original paintings like the one you see featured here.
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tucson: Map For USDA Rural Guaranteed Loan For Rural Real Estate In Tucson - 08/19/08 11:23 AM
I finally put together the map for the USDA Rural Guaranteed Loan for Rural Real Estate located in the Tucson AZ area. You can download a copy of the USDA Tucson map by clicking on it or visiting my USDA Rural Guarnteed Loan web site.
I'll upload other USDA Rural Guaranteed … (3 comments)
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tucson: Local BNI Networking Group Interviewing Referral Partners - 08/16/08 06:49 PM
Word of mouth referrals rank #1 among business owners when asked where they prefer new business originates. That comes as no surprise. What's interesting is most professionals believe this type of referral happens only with time, experience. and luck. While that statement carries some truth, betting on luck to grow your business is … (9 comments)
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tucson: New to NHREP! - 08/13/08 02:52 PM
Hello I am new to this group, I look forward to networking here and getting to know htis group, thanks for the invite. The market here in Phoenix is getting active with many hispanics picking up many of the REO's offered by the many lenders.
Are there any additional links out … (3 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: Unique Little Property in Tucson Begs for Unique Buyer! - 08/09/08 10:50 PM
This must be 70 years old; it hasn't been a service station for a long time.
I drive by it often. It sits on a corner in a residential part of the older town of Tucson, near downtown.
What could it become?
An ice cream shop?
A flower shop?
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tucson: I am new to Active Rain and this is my first post - 08/05/08 05:10 PM
Hello, my name is Jeff Packard. I am a brand new member to active rain referred by Mike Jones 'Mike in Tucson'
Mike and I have been in a local networking group together in Tucson AZ.
My back ground is working with Tom Hopkins. I used to travel with him, sell … (4 comments)
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tucson: Kiss A Frog, Just In Case... - 08/05/08 03:45 PM
You just never know. People meet you, you exchange business cards, and if you're anything like me, you never throw them out.
I ought to get rid of the old cards, but I feel like I may be throwing away a frog that I ought to have kissed, (metaphorically speaking.)
I'm going … (25 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: Lazy Sunday Night in the Monsoon Season, Tucson, Arizona - 08/03/08 11:12 PM
The weatherman predicted a 60% chance of rain for the Tucson Mountains this evening, and he was right on the money.
Clouds gathered in the south and east late in the day. As night approached, the sun painted them in shades of pink and orange.
Thunder began to rumble in the distance. The … (13 comments)
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tucson: Thank You Kent Simpson - 08/03/08 12:17 PM
A few months ago I had the opportunity to pass a potential lead to Kent Simpson, an agent who works the cities in and around Tucson, Arizona. That deal was more of a shot in the dark that we both discovered (quite quickly) that it wasn't going to happen.
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tucson: Please Welcome My Friend Brenda Edmontson to Active Rain! - 08/02/08 02:27 PM
Brenda and I had coffee this morning with a dozen other people who use a company called Send Out Cards to manage our database of contacts. I showed her a card I had sent to Calie Waterhouse in Phoenix, and it said something about Active Rain.
Brenda had never heard of … (14 comments)
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tucson: Bank Owned Property Courtesy of Tim McMahon at McMahon Realty - Diablo Village - 08/02/08 11:37 AM
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tucson: Bank Owned Property Courtesy of Tim McMahon at McMahon Realty - seller incentives - 08/02/08 11:34 AM
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tucson: Get your buyers "off of the fence". - 08/02/08 10:59 AM
We hear a lot of "I am waiting for the market to hit bottom". Isn't this ironic as our clients were so eager to buy as the market was going crazy? I think we all recognize that prices have come down substantially in the last 18 months, so why is there … (6 comments)
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tucson: Top 5 Reasons to Golf Santa Rita! - 08/01/08 11:44 PM
#5. You can play eighteen holes with a cart for 25 bucks.
#4. The greens are some of the smallest in southern Arizona. Therefore, it's great target practice. Most of us should be aiming at the center of the greens anyways! But these greens will only help you prepare for your next round because … (4 comments)
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tucson: What Networking formula works best ? from an Active Rain Newbie - 08/01/08 10:30 AM
To start this off, obviously, different things are going to work for different people. 18 months into the business, but a 30 year resident of Tucson, I am working hard at shoring up my network. So here are of few of the directions I have gone and I am going. I … (4 comments)
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tucson: Bank Owned Property in SW Tucson Courtesy of Tim McMahon at McMahon Realty - 08/01/08 12:46 AM
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tucson: Bank Owned Property with INCENTIVES courtesy of Tim McMahon at McMahon Realty - 08/01/08 12:45 AM
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tucson: Tucson Teen WINS modeling contract in L.A.! - 07/31/08 03:34 PM
Jules (Julia) Doolittle, age 14 yrs old was awarded a $100,000. modeling contract with iModels of LA during the IPOP (International Presentation of Performers) in Las Vegas on June 30th, 2008. Julia has been a student with John Robert Powers, located at 2910 N. Swan Rd. in Tucson, AZ. Students of … (1 comments)
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tucson: Want More Referrals? Grow Your Local Active Rain Community - 07/30/08 07:46 AM
Visually, this graphic immediately makes you want to leave and go somewhere else in the Rain. It really does, doesn't it?
As of 5:00 this morning, Tucson, AZ has 322 Active Rain members. 89 of those have no photo on their Profile Page. Just this blue-gray atavar.
I looked through the … (32 comments)
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tucson: Initiation to Blogging: Please Welcome My Friend Debbie Bachel - 07/30/08 12:00 AM
Debbie's (left) agency is just upstairs from my office, and it's a pleasure to refer business to her. That's because Debbie goes the extra mile for my clients, and is more interested in what's good for the client than what's in it for her.
Vicki Altadonna of Tucson (right) can take the … (10 comments)
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tucson: Animal Shelters Filling Up - 07/29/08 04:59 PM
The mortgage meltdown seems to affecting everyone, including beloved family pets. Animal shelters across the nation are taking in record numbers of companion animals due to families losing their homes. Apartments and rental homes often don't allow pets and the economy crunch is also playing a role in increasing the homeless pet population. … (6 comments)
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tucson: As Someone Once Said to Young Ben Franklin, "Go Fly a Kite." - 07/27/08 11:55 PM
This photo generated a lot of interest in my last post, Saturday Night in the Desert: It's All in the Perspective. My friend, Chuck Park, is flying a kite, to which is attached his camera. The foreshortening is the result of the proximity of the camera to the top of … (31 comments)
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tucson: Saturday Night in the Desert: It's All in the Perspective - 07/26/08 11:52 PM
No Photoshopping here.
No trick photography.
No outside help from another human being.
Can you guess how this photo was taken? The photographer had no outside help, nor was anyone else within a quarter mile of him.
This photograph has captured my imagination this week. It's a self portrait!
How in … (78 comments)
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tucson: What's Working for Me? BNI, a Structured Environment for the Development & Exchange of Quality Business Referrals - 07/25/08 12:36 AM
This is a tough market. I want to know what works, and when I find that, I want to implement what I've found. In my BNI chapter, I've found Acres of Diamonds.
BNI (Business Networking International) offers members the opportunity to share ideas, contacts and most importantly, business referrals.
I've … (26 comments)
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tucson: Two Intra-Day Price Improvements! - 07/24/08 04:22 PM
The market was down pretty significantly today, but that's not all that drove the price of bonds up, and interest rates down!
The 10 year bond, which started the day at 4.12%, ended the day at 4% even. Twelve basis points is a significant move.
Some of our lenders improved loan … (11 comments)
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tucson: Philadelphia Fed Governor Plosser: "Rates Going Up As Housing Prices Go Down" - 07/24/08 01:16 PM
It would seem counter-intuitive. Housing prices are falling, but interest rates have to go up.
Charles Plosser, President and CEO of the Philadelphia Federal Reserve Bank, expressed his concerns about broad based inflation. He sees the current low discount rate as an accomodation to a political situation which is not really a … (10 comments)
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tucson: Mortgage Lenders and REALTORS: Hang Tough. There's Blue Sky Above. - 07/23/08 07:42 AM
Stormy skies are the norm in Tucson, Arizona right now. It happens every year during the monsoon season. The streets and washes flood, and a few idiots decide to risk driving through the water, even though common sense tells them not to. Signs tell them to turn around. In they go, … (32 comments)
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tucson: REALTOR Toolbox: Maximum Seller Buy Down Explained - 07/22/08 01:40 AM
Ann Heitland (Flagstaff, AZ) asked a question a few days ago about the meaning of "maximum seller buy down," and I answered in a comment on her blog post.
I'd like to give the topic wider exposure; you'll be a hero to your sellers if you can offer them this often-overlooked … (18 comments)
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tucson: "Sometimes we stare so long at a door that is closing, that we see, too late, the one that is opening." A.G. Bell - 07/21/08 10:57 PM
Wachovia is suspending its whosale lending, according to an article on Bloomberg today.
Should I worry as a mortgage broker? Nope!
It was a busy day, full of marketing for the month of August, and it wasn't until my Account Exec from Vertice (American Mortgage Network before Wachovia bought it) broadcast … (10 comments)
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tucson: Saturday Night in the Desert: Cactus Moon Rising - 07/19/08 11:43 PM
It's late on Saturday night, and I'm finishing up my Active Rain week.
This almost full moon was rising over Bren, (one of the named peaks in the Tucson Mountain range,) Wednesday evening when it caught my eye.
I was on my way home from work, and for most of the … (15 comments)
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tucson: What Me Worry? You'll Kick Yourself Next Year if You Don't Buy Your Home Now. Here's Why... - 07/19/08 11:07 PM
Now THAT's a worried look. Mom's holding her more than two feet away, but little India (born 2/29) is clearly concerned. I wonder if those long pointy things remind her of her pediatrician? She puts me in mind of most homebuyers in the current real estate market.
Today's news trumpets the … (18 comments)
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tucson: Unique Real Estate - 07/18/08 06:23 PM
Here's a one of a kind property for you. Give up? Here's a hint, you will probably never see it in person and it sits on top of 2 miles of ice. It's the new Admundsen-Scott South Pole Station. My little sister, Heidi Lim, has "wintered over" for the last 4 … (21 comments)
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tucson: Think of Your Network Development as Deep Roots for Tough Times - 07/18/08 12:01 AM
Monsoon season brings life to the desert regions of the southwest, and the resulting color is nothing short of spectacular.
I don't water this particular plant in my back yard. It greens up some during the winter rains, but then goes dormant in the triple digit temperatures of June. You would … (19 comments)
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tucson: The Recipe for Success? Implement First. Refine Later. - 07/17/08 05:36 PM
WOW! Are you getting weary in your business? Thinking of slowing up on the blogging thing because it takes so much time? Here's a shot of adrenalin!
Dana Lim, agent with Allstate here in Tucson, joined Active Rain yesterday. She and I talked about the exceptional value of visibility through the … (17 comments)
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tucson: Two New AR Recruits in One Day! Say Hi to Dana Lim of Tucson, AZ - 07/16/08 06:07 PM
This has been an enjoyable day in the RAIN! I've had the privelege of introducing two new members, both of whom have posted their very first time on Active Rain.
Dana is an experienced blogger, and you'll enjoy her outside blog. You'll need to go over there to get the link, … (19 comments)
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tucson: Hello! I'm New to Tucson and Active Rain, and Loving It! - 07/16/08 02:50 PM
I'm a REALTOR, licenced in California and Arizona, and I've just moved here. I love my career, and sharing. "Life is better when it's shared" is my motto. I'm a single Mom, and my little four year old son is my heart, and the driving force in my life!
I look … (27 comments)
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tucson: We Just Keep Getting More Californians in Tucson. This One's a Winner! - 07/16/08 02:35 PM
I refer business to an Allstate Agency in my building, and stopped up to talk with one of the agents I work with.
While I was there, I met Kellie Pillors, whose picture doesn't do her justice! She is a whirlwind of smiling energy, and we hit it off immediately.
Kellie … (14 comments)
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tucson: I'm brand new to active rain!! - 07/16/08 01:26 PM
I'm new to Active Rain. Mike Jones invited me and this is my first blog post.
I'm an Allstate Agent in Tucson, but my real love is my volunteer job as a Foster Mom/Teacher for the Humane Society of Southern Arizona.
My outside blog is Superfosters.blogspot.com. Please come visit.
You … (53 comments)
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tucson: Home, Home on the Ridge. Tucson, Arizona - 07/15/08 10:59 PM
Driving up towards Gates Pass along Gates Pass Road, you might never know that this home sits there.
It's perched on the ridge of the Tucson Mountains, overlooking the valley to the west, and Tucson to the east.
I've never been to the home; access is from the eastern flank of … (15 comments)
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tucson: Live Venomous Critters at the Arizona Sonoran Desert Museum in Tucson, AZ (2 of 2) - 07/15/08 12:41 AM
Your REALTOR may or may not inform you about our desert critters here in Tucson. We live in a neighborhood called Tucson Estates II, and it is surrounded by Tucson Mountain Park, which in turn abuts Saguaro National Park West, in the Tucson Mountains on Tucson's western flank. Just down Kinney … (58 comments)
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tucson: Live Venomous Critters at the Arizona Sonoran Desert Museum in Tucson, AZ (1 of 2) - 07/15/08 12:21 AM
Saturday night entertainment. My Darlin' and I were on the very front row. My choice. She's a saint. The venue was an auditorium at the Arizona Sonoran Desert Museum, just down Kinney Road from our neighborhood, Tucson Estates II.
The two speakers for the evening came walking down the auditorium aisle … (5 comments)
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tucson: USDA Rural Designated Areas In Arizona - 07/14/08 02:24 PM
The USDA Rural designation might surpise you. The USDA says that the property must be designated as rural by the Rural Housing Service (RHS) and some designated rural areas actually look and feel more like the suburbs. In Tucson, the Rancho Vistoso area North of Tangerine Road has the coveted USDA … (1 comments)
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tucson: Can the Arrival of the Monsoon Affect Your Homes Energy Efficiency? - 07/13/08 11:21 AM
The answer to the question is yes. The reasoning behind that answer takes some explaining.
Monsoon Arrival
When the water content of the air increases by the arrival of the monsoon it brings vast quantities of moisture and an increase in the relative humidity. Our bodies are most comfortable in an … (0 comments)
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tucson: Xeriscaping: Think of it as Green Gardening - 07/11/08 11:05 PM
This lovely cactus is located on a side of my house (west) which has almost no windows.
I planted it to enhance someone else's view. Our neighbors had invited us for dinner, and I happened to stand at their kitchen window, which looks across their yard at my blank west wall. The … (10 comments)
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tucson: So What Exactly Is An FHA Secure Short Refinance? - 07/11/08 09:53 AM
Hi I'm Paul Dunn, Tucson's #1 FHA Mortgage Loan Originator and I am constantly getting the question "What is an FHA Secure short refinance". A Short Refinance is a transaction where the current lender forgives debt in order to complete the transaction.
Here's a real life example: (very simplified)
Let's say you … (4 comments)
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tucson: Tucson's Jim Hogan Is Invited to Sing for President Bush! - 07/11/08 12:17 AM
Jim won't like this photo, but that's him on the right, practicing one of his numbers with the rest of us. Jim's a phenomenal lyricist and singer.
He called me this morning to let me know that he's been invited along with some others (none pictured here) to sing for President … (10 comments)
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tucson: So What Is A USDA Rural Home Loan? - 07/10/08 03:16 PM
When you think of USDA I know the first thing you think is HOME LOAN FINANCING! Right? Actually, if you're like most Americans you probably think of Milk, Cows, Pigs, Corn, Farms and a beautiful farm house. Anything but mortgages.
Rural, really isn't all that rural. Here is a picture of … (0 comments)
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tucson: Short Refinance Is A Viable Option For Arizona Homeowners Looking At Foreclosure - 07/10/08 10:37 AM
The first thing I did this morning was read FoxNews and ran across this article that stated US Home Foreclosures Jump 53% In June. Being an FHA Mortgage Loan Originator in Tucson Arizona I was curious what the numbers looked like for Arizona. The reason I am writing this post is to … (0 comments)
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tucson: What are the basic skills needed to generate more referrals? - 07/09/08 05:16 PM
fThe two most frequently asked questions when someone joins a networking group, like BNI for example, are How long do I have to network for before I begin receiving referrals and How many referrals will I get? There are several different factors that determine this but the top two are:
1) How … (6 comments)
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tucson: Active Rain Blogging Visibility Lands Me a Spot on KVOA.com, KVOA News 4, Tucson - 07/08/08 11:25 PM
Back in March I wrote a post titled Mike in Tucson Becomes the "Comment Nazi," Gives Orders to Brave Commenters. LOL It's members only, so if you can't see the post, sign up and come on back.) This was my point:
We need to MAKE the news, and stop reacting to it. Your … (51 comments)
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tucson: Tucson has the "Real Deal" in it's Pet Cemetary - 07/08/08 04:44 PM
There really aren't days much worse days to deal with than when you lose a pet. Early Monday morning we lost our Calico of nearly 17 years. Her name was "Carlie". And in this day of rules and regulations regarding where we can and can't bury our beloved pets, we found ourselves looking … (2 comments)
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tucson: Tucson Architecture: Benedictine Sanctuary (2 of 2) - 07/07/08 11:01 PM
The Roman Catholic Church is responsible for some of the most beautiful architecture in the southwest. It started with Father Kino in the late 1700s, and the San Xavier Mission.
The Benedictine Sanctuary on Country Club Road fits right into a later chapter of Tucson's history, and to my mind, is … (20 comments)
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tucson: Tucson Architecture: Benedictine Sanctuary (1 of 2) - 07/07/08 10:49 PM
Driving home from the office tonight, I had to pull over, get out, and snap a photo of the architecture that graces Country Club Road in Tucson.
The setting sun painted the Benedictine Sanctuary tower, and created the beginnings of a rainbow in the background.
I stayed for 15 minutes, hoping … (16 comments)
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tucson: Civano: Green Community Market Watch for July 2008 - 07/07/08 12:29 PM
Civano: Green Community Market Watch (edit/delete)
The Civano community in Tucson, AZ. is the first large, mainstream real estate development to integrate sustainability as a key characteristic of the community design. All of the green homes in this community are energy efficient rated. There are currently 101 homes on the market … (1 comments)
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tucson: Armory Park del Sol: Home Sales Report: July 2008 - 07/07/08 11:45 AM
Armory Park del Sol: Home Sales Report (edit/delete)
Armory Park del Sol is a 99 home fully custom designed energy efficient solar community just south of downtown Tucson, AZ. There are currently 7 energy efficient homes on the market.
There was 1 home sold in Armory Park del Sol in May of 2008. It was … (0 comments)
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