Admission is $45 for non-member, $40 for members, $18 for children (under 2 years old are free).
Treat your hardworking mom to a special day at the Zoo! Start off the morning with a scrumptious breakfast and a mimosa for mom at the Conservation Learning Center's deck overlooking the beautiful Mill pond. Take a stroll through the Zoo, check out the new elephants addition, and participate in a variey of activities. Seating is limited, includes admission to the Zioo and activities scheduled from 10am - 1pm.
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tucson spirit: Mortgage Insurance: What is it & why do I need it?
- 05/03/15 10:21 AM
Mortgage insurance is generally required on conventional loans with less than 20% down payment. The cost is determined by several factors such as loan to value, credit score and occupancy. The most common method of payment is a monthly payment by the borrower.
However, the mortgage insurance can also be paid in a single premium payment at closing by the borrower or lender and thus there will be no monthly payment for the mortgage insurance. If the lender pays this for the borrower, the lender will generally increase the interest rate to the buyer by .25% to .375% to cover the cost … (2 comments)
tucson spirit: Pepper Viner New Builds in Sahuarita, AZ
- 05/03/15 10:02 AM
Pepper Viner Homes would like to introduce you to their Sycamore Canyon development. This development is a remarkable gated community surrounded by the Sonoran Desert in Tucson. A sampling of amenities included in this 18-home site community include: 2x6 energy saving construction Granite kitchen counter tops Double oven, microwave and cooktop Luxury master suites To view our multiple home layout options and to request more information, please click here.
See all of Pepper Viner communities here: http://pepperviner.com/communities/
Remeber to bring your Realtor with you the first time you check in to any new build site. Spirit … (0 comments)
Mortgage bond prices finished the week lower which pushed mortgage interest rates sharply higher. Rates were neutral Monday morning but pushed higher midweek despite rate friendly data. Consumer Confidence came in at 95.2 versus the expected 102.2 mark. Advance Q1 GDP rose 0.2% versus the expected 1.0% increase. The Fed kept rates unchanged and indicated economic risks were balanced. Mixed data Thursday did little to stem the earlier losses. Weekly jobless claims were 262K versus the expected 290K which was not rate friendly. Employment Cost Index rose 0.7% versus the expected 0.6% which was another piece of unfriendly … (0 comments)
tucson spirit: Move-In Ready Historic 4/3 2,791 Sq Ft on .94 Acres Colonia Solana
- 04/29/15 01:55 AM
Not only do I live in the historic subdivision of historic Colonia Solana, I have viewed the majority of the properties listed for sale since 2008. Move in ready, registered Historic property in prestigious Historic Colonia Solana, ambience of country life in heart of Central Tucson. Tastefully updated w/ vintage character & mid-modern century charm. This 4 bedroom/3 bath 2,791 Sq Ft house sitting on .94 acres features: updated kitchen (plumbed for gas) w/custom cabinets, recessed lighting, sky lights, zoned AC ($133 avg electric bill), 2 hot water heaters, vintage San Felipe Saltillo tile, wood fireplace in living room w/picturesque windows & … (0 comments)
tucson spirit: 26 Properties For Sale: Historic Colonia Solana & El Encanto Estates
- 04/26/15 08:35 AM
Thinking about moving to Central Tucson, AZ? Have you always wanted to live in the historic subdivisions of either Colonia Solana or El Encanto Estates? Click the link below, there are 26 properties currently for sale or under contract. Thinking about buying or selling real estate in Tucson, AZ? Give me a call.
In today’s real estate market, arranging home loan financing in advance is critical. The standard real estate contract in use in Arizona is the Arizona Association of Realtors Residential Resale Real Estate Purchase Contract which indicates whether a loan pre-qualification form is attached or not. This form is not technically required but, practically speaking, few sellers and listing agents will take a buyer’s offer seriously without the completed pre-qualification form. Many times when looking at homes, the buyer who is pre-approved, is able or already has the pre-qualification form from the lender is able to make an offer and capture the … (2 comments)
tucson spirit: Open House Marketing Suggestions
- 04/24/15 03:58 AM
Conducting open houses is still a great way to promote a listing you represent, get traffic to the property, feedback from both potential buyers and clients, and promote yourself to obtain new business. If you only do one thing to market your open houses, remember to add them into the local MLS! I also use the internet syndication tool ListHub to syndicate the listings I represent to over 800 real estate search engine websites. The source of all that data is MLS. On top of that, I will go into each listing I represent and add it Open House to Zillow.com. I … (2 comments)
tucson spirit: Video To Drive Email Marketing
- 04/24/15 03:49 AM
USE VIDEO TO DRIVE E-MAIL ENGAGEMENT Do you like to watch videos online? You’re not alone. According to comScore, the average U.S. internet user watches 186 videos every month. Wow! Every time someone is in line at the post office or credit union, it seems they are watching a video on their phone. You know someone is watching a video in their car when the light turns green and they don’t go. Honk! Honk! Why add video links to your e-mails? In a survey from the World Wide Marketing Council, 73% of marketers said that integrating video with their e-mail marketing efforts … (2 comments)
tucson spirit: Communication 101
- 04/23/15 11:39 PM
How well do you communicate with others? Have you had a bad experience with another agent lately? Do you think it was due to lack of communication?
Communication is the number one complaint between the listing and selling agents in today’s market. It is amazing that with all of the technology we have to communicate, (e‐mails, fax, Facebook, Twitter, phone, text, Skype) that we as professionals collectively drop the ball in doing so. Don’t let this happen to you and your client. Follow the tips below to help improve your communication skills: 1. Be proactive and persistent; if the other agent is not … (0 comments)
tucson spirit: Tucson Real Estate Market Summary: March 2015
- 04/22/15 09:31 AM
Things have heated up to a fever pitch here in Tucson, AZ at the end of April for residential real estate. I am seeing many properties receiving multiple offers, home inspectors are booked almost 10 days out (the length of our BINSR period here in AZ), and lender told me appraisers are booked out 2 weeks as well. Lets see how the market did in the month of March:
Total Under Contract increased by 15.10% from February. Total Unit Sales in March of 1,275 is a 36.36% increase from February's 935 and a 12.73% increase over March 2014. Total Active Listings … (0 comments)
tucson spirit: Mortgage Choice Act of 2015 : What Changes & What to Expect?
- 04/22/15 05:15 AM
On Tuesday, 4/21/15 a bill to reform mortgage industry regulations was approved by the House of Representativesby 286- 140. Next step, it goes to the Senate. This Act will amend and clarify the qualified mortgage definition in the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. That means it should improve access to credit & qualifing for mortgage(s) for low/middle income home buyers, while still protecting them from "bad loans".This Act will: 1. Promote the availability of safe and affortable mortgage credit. 2. Maintain a competitive marketplace. 3. Prevent higher prices or the withdrawal of affiliated title service providers in low and moderate income … (0 comments)
tucson spirit: Open House Central Tucson 4/26 Colonia Solana Sunday 11am-3pm
- 04/21/15 12:40 AM
Please join Spirit Messingham for an open house to the public at Historic 3489 E Via Guadalupe located in Historic Colonia Solana, Tucson AZ 85716 Sunday 4/26 from 11am - 4PM. Recently lowered the price to $499K, which is $115K below the Zillow.com "Zestimate". The University of Arizona Wildcats play baseball at High Corbit Stadium just down the street, the game starts at Noon. Come, stop by and make a day of it. Come see why Colonia Solana is referred to as "The hidden jewel of Arizona". Registered Historic property in prestigious Historic Colonia Solana (est.1928), ambience of country life in heart … (5 comments)
tucson spirit: Warning Tucson Scam
- 04/19/15 03:41 AM
Homeowners should be aware there is a scam going on, where they may receive paperwork from "Recorded Deed Notice". Bascially it is telling the home owner(S) they need to pay $83 to have the title transferred and recorded. This is a service already provided to home owners thru title company when they purchase their home (all residential real estate needs to go thru a title company in the state of Arizona). This company makes the documents look offical, the front page has a warning "$2,000 Fine, 5 years imprisonment, or both for any person interferign or obstructing with the delivery of … (4 comments)
tucson spirit: Broadway Improvement Project: Central Tucson Update
- 04/19/15 03:35 AM
The Broadway Citizens Task Force (CTF) unanimously approved a new baseline alignment and design recommendations for the Broadway improvement project. These baseline alignment and design recommendations will be presented for review & comments at the April 23rd Open House. Located at Sabbar Shine Hall, 450 Tucson Boulevard and will be from 5:30pm -7:30pm Thursday 4/23/15. The Broadway Boulevard project is bascially the City of Tucson to proceed with the roadway corridor design to widen Broadway Boulevard, from Euclid Avenue to Country Club Road, from four travel lanes to six lanes, with bus pullouts, bike lanes and sidewalks. … (0 comments)
tucson spirit: Central Tucson Open House 4/19/15 3489 E Via Guadalupe Colonia Solana
- 04/18/15 03:01 AM
Please join me for an open house to the public at 3489 E Via Guadalupe, Tucson AZ 85716 Sunday 4/19/15 from 1pm - 4pm. Recently lowered the price to $499K, which is $112K below the Zillow.com "Zestimate". Registered Historic property in prestigious Historic Colonia Solana (est.1928), ambience of country life in heart of Central Tucson. Tastefully updated with vintage character and mid-modern century charm. This four bedroom & three bathroom, 2,791 Sq Ft house sitting on .94 Acres features: updated kitchen (plumbed for gas) w/ custom cabinets, recessed lighting, sky lights, zoned AC ($133 average electric bill), 2 hot water heaters, vintage … (3 comments)
tucson spirit: Mortgage Rates for 4/17 & House Price Index
- 04/18/15 12:13 AM
Mortgage bond prices finished the week higher which pushed mortgage interest rates lower. Rates were positive the first portion of the week. Retail sales rose 0.9% versus the expected 1% increase which was rate friendly. The producer price index rose 0.2% as expected. The core, which excludes volatile food and energy, rose 0.2% versus the expected 0.1% increase. Rates worsened mid-week amid mixed data. The Philadelphia Fed business conditions index was 7.5 versus the expected 6.0.
Consumer Sentiment was 95.9 versus the expected 94. Weekly jobless claims were 294K versus the expected 280K. Housing starts were 926K versus the expected 1.04M. … (0 comments)
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This Sunday, 5/10/15 at Reid Park Zoo, 1100 S Randolph Way, Tucson AZ 85716 from 9am-10:30am.
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