tucson real estate: Local Lender Makes Good Radio - 02/12/08 12:57 AM
Yesterday I had the pleasure of being a guest on a local radio program, Prime Talk, hosted by Mark Ross, the President of Prime Capital Mortgage every Monday during afternoon drive time.  Mark invited me to come on so that we could discuss First-Time Homebuyers.  Mark Ross - Loan Guru &            Radio StarHe has been doing Prime Talk for quite some time now, and does a great job with his show (which I would expect from knowing his professionalism in the mortgage business).  Mark has been gracious enough to allow PSAs from one of the association committees we are on to … (2 comments)

tucson real estate: Luxury & Views In Rivergate Estates - 02/07/08 12:13 AM
Welcome To Hawks Nest
Do you crave sweeping views of the mountains and city lights?Hawks Nest Is Your Answer
 
Perched above the city of Tucson in the exclusive gated community of Rivergate Estatesyour home awaits to nestle you in luxury and comfort.Hawks Nest will nurture you.
 
Where windows frame enchanting views from every room.Hawks Nest is a showcase.
 
Are appointments such as 18 inch tile and a gourmet kitchen with granite & stainless steel a requirement, not an option?Hawks Nest excels.
 
Have tasteful elegance, rich woods and the beyond ordinary left other bath and bed spaces wanting?Hawks Nest delivers.
Nestled on slightly more than 1/2 acre, this … (0 comments)

tucson real estate: 10 More Reasons To Move To Tucson - 02/04/08 11:31 AM
If the first 10 weren't enough reasons - Here's 10 More!
·     #5 Best City Lifestyle: Tucson is making waves as it comes in the Top 10 lists for quality of life related issues. In "America's Best Places to Live," MSN's web site rated metropolitan areas in categories including cost of living, crime rate, education, home prices, and weather. Tucson came in a high honor considering the competition.    
·     #5 Best Place for Outdoor Activities: MSN placed Tucson in its "Close to the Big Outdoors" survey. MSN cited the city's closeness to outdoor activities, coupled with a balance of quality … (0 comments)

tucson real estate: 10 Reasons To Move To Tucson - 02/04/08 11:23 AM
Tucson, Arizona is #1 in our hearts and others. Most notably, did you know:    
·     #1 Tucson Ranked Best City for Hotels and Spas: Zagat Survey ranked Tucson the number one city for spas and resorts in its Top U.S. Hotels, Resorts and Spas edition. The guide is based on the ratings and reviews of nearly 20,000 frequent travelers.    
·     Top Ten City for High-Tech: Fast Company magazine names Tucson to its Fast Cities list -- 10 United States cities that offer the "most potent mix of talent, technology and tolerance."    
·     #2 Top Hotel for Nature Lovers: … (1 comments)

tucson real estate: Stonehouse: Nearly 1 Acre Lot, Gated Community Near Green Valley - 01/31/08 02:38 PM
Ready to build the home of your dreams?  This lot is ready for you to build them on!Located near Green Valley, AZ, with a backdrop of the Santa Rita Mountains, riparian preservebehind, breathtaking sunsets and lush desert vegetaion.  Stonehouse is the location of choicefor the buyer who wants comfort and scenery away from the bustle of the city.
  
Not to small, not too big the lot is .886 Acre, with underground utilities in place, paved roads and plentyof room to build a comfortable home, with pool and guesthouse if you wish.
Why torture yourself with bouncing over a dirt road when views … (1 comments)

tucson real estate: Southern Arizona Homebuilder Association (SAHBA) Having First Parade of Homes In 20 Years! - 01/29/08 12:24 PM
          
SAHBA, the Southern Arizona Homebuilder Association is hosting a Parade of Homes in Marana, AZ starting this coming Saturday.  The parade will feature 7 homes in the $1 million plus range in the Dove Mountain area of Marana, just north of Tucson.  Dove Mountain has been featured in recent news as the home of the newest Ritz-Carlton Resort, and will host the upcoming Accenture Match Play Championship Golf Tournament.

The parade will provide attendees an opportunity for the public to see a showcase of the latest in home styles, electronic systems, the latest in kitchen and bathroom luxuries, … (1 comments)

tucson real estate: Employer Sanctions Law And The Tucson Rental Market - 01/27/08 12:49 PM
In a story in today's Arizona Daily Star, reporter Beck Pallack took a look at how Arizona's law enacting sanctions against employers who hire undocumented workers is affecting the rental market in Tucson.  The Legal Arizona Workers Act, which went into effect January 1, 2008, contains enforcement provisions up to suspension of an employer's business license for 10 days with a first offense of hiring unauthorized workers and possible revocation of their business license for a 2nd offense.
Vacancy rates on Tucson's South Side leaped from 7.1% in the 4th quarter of 2006 to 11.9% in the same quarter of 2007 … (0 comments)

tucson real estate: Historic Bisbee Home For Sale - 01/23/08 03:26 PM
 
Welcome to the Walter Douglas House.
The Walter Douglas House was built in 1907 by renowned architect Henry C. Trost. The home was designed to be the private residence of Mr. Douglas, a civil engineer who was to head the worlds largest copper mine in Bisbee, Arizona.
 
 It is said that Walter Douglas himself never lived in the home, although other members of his family did occupy the mansion for brief periods of time.

The home consists of some 42 rooms including a five room master suite, twelve bedrooms, ten bathrooms, a third floor billiards room, and a … (5 comments)

tucson real estate: John Dillinger Alive & Well In Tucson! - 01/15/08 03:59 PM
On Saturday, January 21st, The Downtown Tucson Partnership is hosting "Dillinger Days" to celebrate the 1930s and commemorate the capture of the notorious John Dillinger Gang.
Festivities will include lectures, art, music, walking tours of downtown, films, exhibits, museums, exciting re-enactments of taking "Public Enemy Number One" down for his historical crime spree...and more! This event is free for all ages!
For more info & schedule of events, click on the link:  Downtown Tucson Partnership
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tucson real estate: HOA Sez: "A Horse Is A Horse, Of Course" - 01/14/08 01:34 PM

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The Skyline Bel Air Estates Community Association in Tucson, AZ voted 102-101 against allowing an amendment to its rules to allow an 11 year-old child to keep the pet he earned by working summer and after-school jobs within community bounds:  a 30-inch tall miniature horse.  Alex, whose mother is the Association President, paid the expense himself to have a special vote-by-mail ballot (several hundred dollars) on the issue, and spent time lobbying the residents by walking the neighborhood with Bailey, the "horse of a neutral color."
(Not Bailey)
Although the hearts of the community were not swayed enough to allow Alex and … (1 comments)

tucson real estate: Standard Pacific Homes = Miramonte Homes After Purchase - 01/07/08 11:21 AM

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Chris Kemmerly and Steve Quinlan announced today that they have purchased the assets of Standard Pacific Homes' Southern Arizona Division.  The purchase included roughly 700 lots ready for building and 70 homes in varying stages of beginning or completion.  Kemmerly & Quinlan have partnered before in several projects through the years, and will operate the company as Miramonte Homes.  Craig Campbell, the former president of the purchased division will serve as president of the new company.
Kemmerly has been involved in development and building for over 20 years and is a recent past president … (3 comments)

tucson real estate: Why Arizona? - 01/05/08 07:21 AM
 
I Love Arizona!Many people over the years have asked me, "Why in the world do you enjoy living in Arizona so much?"Sometimes it is difficult to put into words, so I found something that does a pretty good job without getting long-winded. 
Well, click on the link, watch the slideshow and see a few reasons!
Arizona Slideshow
Music is by Wilcox' own Rex Allen, Jr. so turn on your speakers!
Click Here To Search For Your Own Desert Paradise!

 

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tucson real estate: Tucson Association of REALTORS® Hosts Noteworthy Speakers at Forecast Seminar - 01/02/08 11:09 AM
On January 9, the Tucson Association of REALTORS® is hosting a Forecast Seminar for 2008.  Entitled "Prospering In The Current Market," speakers of note will be Lawrence Yun, Senior Vice President and Chief Economist for the National Association of REALTORS®, and Michael Tchong, Founder of Ubercool.
Yun, who pioneered the development of the Commercial Leading Index and helped to develop the residential Pending Home Sales Index, will discuss local market trends and forecast.
Tchong, an internationally known speaker on emerging trends in business, culture and media will be speaking about future trends.
This is an interesting opportunity to listen to two outside perspectives from different … (0 comments)