long realty: Details for the First Time Home Buyers Tax Credit Extension - 11/10/09 02:53 PM
First Time Homebuyer Tax Credit Extended Into 2010! Plus...A New Tax Credit for Certain Existing Home Owners!
It's official. President Obama has signed a bill that extends the tax credit for first-time homebuyers (FTHBs) into the first half of 2010. This program had been scheduled to expire on November 30, 2009.
In addition to extending the tax credit of up to $8,000 through June 30, 2010, the extension measure also opens up opportunities for others who are not buying a home for the first time.
So Who Gets What? The program that has existed for FTHBs remains intact with the one … (0 comments)

long realty: Green comes to the Tucson, AZ MLS - 11/09/09 03:25 PM
  Green Features In MLS
Effective the week of November 16th, the Tucson MLS  will be turning on Green Features in the MLS. This will allow for more accurate listings by enabling the broker to include those aspects of the property that address environmental efficiency.  Below is a list of green features and a brief description of what they mean.
 
LOCATION, LOT DESIGN
 
Previously Developed Built on a previously developed site
Infill Site An infill site bordering existing development
Only native plants Uses only native plants
RESOURCE EFFICIENCY
 

 
SIPS Structural Insulated Panels
Insulatd Concret Frm Insulated Concrete Forms
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long realty: Potential short sale - Great 3 bed home - 11/09/09 08:34 AM
 
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long realty: Fannie Mae is introducing the Deed-for-Lease Program - 11/09/09 08:31 AM
Fannie Mae is introducing the Deed-for-Lease Program (D4L), a program designed to minimize family displacement, deterioration of neighborhoods caused by vandalism and theft to vacant homes, and the effect these have on families, communities and home price stabilization. D4L allows qualifying borrowers of properties transferred through deed-in-lieu of foreclosure (DIL) to remain in their home and community by executing a lease of up to 12 months in conjunction with a DIL. Investment properties that are tenant-occupied may also be considered as long as the borrower is cooperative in providing information from the tenant to facilitate the D4L.
 Richard Lecinski
520-834-4663
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long realty: Ready to move into 3 Bed Tucson - 11/07/09 11:12 PM
Ready to move into 3 Bed Tucson, Arizona (edit/delete)
http://rlecinski.longrealty.com
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long realty: Sun City Vistoso - Oro Valley (Tucson) Arizona +45 Active adult community - 11/07/09 07:42 AM
 
The active adult community at the foothills of the beautiful Santa Catalina Mountains
Sun City Vistoso is a 1000 acre active adult retirement community conveniently located northwest of Tucson, at the base of the Catalina Mountains in the Town of Oro Valley. The beautiful setting is only the beginning of the quality of the Sun City Vistoso community. With a population of over 4500 active adults, Sun City Vistoso offers a friendly hometown feeling - close enough to the city for convenience but far enough away for tranquility.
The amenities offered include an 18-hole championship golf course intricately blended with … (0 comments)

long realty: Lovely condo in Tucson - 11/07/09 07:03 AM
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long realty: Give Our Troops a Little Bit of Christmas Cheer! - 11/07/09 02:56 AM
Give Our Troops a Little Bit of Christmas Cheer!
The Casas Adobes office is collecting comforts from home to sent to our troops just in time for Christmas. Deadline is Nov. 18th! Please call Diane at x5902 for a list of items needed or click on the link here:
Click here!
Long Realty Company
Tucson - Oro Valley Arizona
520-834-4663
http://rlecinski.longrealty.com
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long realty: Congress extends homebuyer credit - But will it really help? - 11/05/09 11:21 PM
Congress extends homebuyer credit
President Obama is expected to sign a bill passed by Congress today extending and expanding the first-time homebuyer tax credit to homes under contract before May 1.
The credit, equal to 10 percent of a home's purchase price, remains capped at $8,000 for first-time homebuyers, but income limits have been raised.
Congress also approved an expansion of the credit to allow homeowners who have been in a principal residence for at least five of the last eight years to claim a tax credit of up to $6,500 if they sell that home and buy another.
That will … (2 comments)

long realty: Real Estate Tips for Seniors - 10/13/09 08:03 AM

 
Real Estate Tips for Seniors
Richard Lecinski - Long Realty
Oro Valley - Tucson Arizona
 

When selecting an agent, discuss the percentages that the agent will charge you for selling your property. If an agent tells you he/she is charging you a "standard" percentage rate for services, be weary, this is false. A percentage rate is negotiable by federal law. The length of the contract in which you list with the agent is negotiable as well.
Pick a real estate agent who is willing to show you a marketing plan. A solid marketing plan demonstrates a commitment … (1 comments)

long realty: USDA Loans Marana, AZ - 10/13/09 07:57 AM
USDA Rural Housing Program
Loan Features
Property must be in USDA Rural Housing Eligible Area No Downpayment or Reserves Required No Monthly Mortgage Insurance with one time Guarantee Fee No Maximum Seller Concession Best For
Homebuyers with limited savings Low to moderate income homebuyers in rural areas . Many properties in the Tucson area will qualify for this type of loan
 
Rich lecinski
520-834-4663
Long Realty Company
Virtual Home Finder
http://rlecinski.longrealty.com
 
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long realty: USDA Loans - 10/13/09 07:54 AM
USDA Rural Housing Program
Loan Features
Property must be in USDA Rural Housing Eligible Area No Downpayment or Reserves Required No Monthly Mortgage Insurance with one time Guarantee Fee No Maximum Seller Concession Best For
Homebuyers with limited savings Low to moderate income homebuyers in rural areas . Many properties in the Tucson area will qualify for this type of loan
 
Rich lecinski
520-834-4663
Long Realty Company
Virtual Home Finder
http://rlecinski.longrealty.com
 
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long realty: A must see home Tucson, AZ - 10/07/09 04:40 PM
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long realty: Lovely Home in Powder Horn Ranch - 08/19/09 08:48 AM
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long realty: How to Buy Real Estate with your IRA or Retirement Plan Funds - 07/08/09 08:07 AM
 
 
How to Buy Real Estate with your IRA or Retirement Plan Funds
  
What a year 2009 is turning out to be! A new president, economic challenges, some big corporations closing their doors, and the stock market debacle...Isn't it time for a glimmer of hope? Well, that hope is here in the form of real estate.
 
With the economic downturn, there are foreclosed homes and depressed real estate prices everywhere you look, which has created opportunity with enormous upside. In fact, many houses can now be purchased for 25% or less of their recent value!
 
Individuals with … (0 comments)

long realty: "Stuff the Bus" for TUSD school supplies - 06/29/09 06:42 AM
 

The Tucson Association of REALTORS® is hosting our annual "Stuff the Bus" for TUSD school supplies drive again this year. Let's show the Tucson community our support!
  
Here's how you can get involved:
·         Drop off a donation at the designated locations. Please call.
·         Hold a school supplies drive in your office
We provide you with a decorated box to collect donations in your office. Bring your donations to TAR on August 7 and whoever collects the most donations wins breakfast, delivered by TAR!  Contact Laura Kruszewski (laura@tucsonrealtors.org or 382-8775) to get your box!
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long realty: Golf Oro Valley - Tucson Arizona - 06/22/09 07:26 AM
I have received  many emails and phone calls and people are always asking about golf in the Tucson - Oro Valley areas. Here are two very good web sites where you can get some idea of what golf clubs are here and in some cases even get discount coupons and make tee times.
 
http://www.arizonagreatliving.com/TucsonGolf-TeeTimes.html
www.golfnow.com
 
Richard Lecinski
Long Realty Company
520-834-4663
http://rlecinski.longrealty.com
www.arizonagreatliving.com
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long realty: Tucson Pops Concert Series Continues This Fall in Tucson - 06/22/09 02:49 AM
Tucson Pops Concert Series Continues This Fall
Long Realty Company makes a donation to help keep concert series going and becomes a sponsor. You can read and share the Arizona Daily Star article from the Long Realty Newsroom!
Click here!
Richard Lecinski
Long Realty Company
Tucson - Oro Valley, Arizona
520-834-4663
http://rlecinski.longrealty.com
www.arizonagreatliving.com
 
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long realty: Over 30K in upgrades - 3 Bed - 3 Bath - Tucson - 06/07/09 05:21 AM
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long realty: Sun City Vistoso - Oro Valley, Arizona - 05/23/09 06:24 AM
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