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By Cara Marcelle Mancuso, Call a Marana neighbor, I'm THERE!
(Golden Girls with SW Desert Homes)
Having a Cotton-Picking Good Time in Marana, AZ Area farmers have been busy the past month getting their cotton picked in Pima County.  Dust is flying, tractors are whirling, and the hay bale columns are going up. It always begs the question...how many pairs of jeans comes out of a bale of cotton? I found out that the machine-sized blocks of cotton ( a module) sitting by the roadside is not a "bale".  A "module builder" can hold between 14 and 16 bales. It takes about an acre to make a bale of cotton.  Did you know that 60% of the weight of a cotton boll is seed? A "bale" of cotton weighs about 500 lbs. So the question really is, "How many pairs of jeans from 500 lbs of cotton?"  And another picture to ponder...how many bags of cotton balls equals 500 lbs.?..staggering! Wikipedia says t...
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Absolutely Gorgeous 4 Bedroom Plus Den Home in Gated Continental ReserveLocation: Tucson, AZ InformationContact InformationChristopher Pendleton520-275-1663Contact Reply FormForward to a FriendView Other FlyersPricingPrice: $189,900Flexibility: NegotiableProperty Location8410 N Sunny Rock Ridge DrTucson, AZ 85743View MapLinksSearch Tucson MLSFeaturesBedrooms: 4Bathrooms: 2Parking Spaces: 2Year Built: 2003Subdivision: Sierra CrestLot Size: 0.1Garage Size: 2School District: MaranaSquare Footage: 2209Agent Name: Chris PendletonBroker: Tierra AntiguaMLS #: 21128764AttributesAppliancesRange/OvenDishwasherSink DisposalMicrowaveInterior AmenitiesVaulted CeilingsExterior AmenitiesPatioFenced YardGrass LawnSecluded settingPhoto GalleryView as SlideshowView Photo Gallery (7 Photos)Powered by vFly...
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By Cara Marcelle Mancuso, Call a Marana neighbor, I'm THERE!
(Golden Girls with SW Desert Homes)
Sunrise over Cotton Out having a blissful walk before sunrise this morning, gearing up for my day and enjoying the birds. Ever hear of Pima Cotton? We're Pima County, and we're surrounded by Cotton Fields here in Marana near Gladden Farms, and I'm thinking that makes us Pima Cotton.  I love cotton sweaters in the fall and winter - the natural fibers don't scratch, itch, make me sweat...just comfy and cozy. I'm looking forward to today.  A difficult and challenging escrow for a lovely young couple has come to a close and they're signing docs this afternoon.  When the Deed issues were finally resolved just two days before my clients' final deadline, loan lock, amendment extension, etc...Fairway Mortgage with Hal Timinsky and Landmark Title with Stacey Bergacker out of the Phoenix area cam...
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By Bill Ness, 55Places.com, Active Adult Community Guide
(55Places.com)
While most Del Webb communities in Arizona are sprawling, resort-style communities, there are some smaller more intimate-sized options as well. With just 967 homes, Continental Ranch Sunflower by Del Webb is a premiere example of a 55+ community that’s a smaller size, yet still offers the world-famous Del Webb lifestyle complete with luxury amenities, a vibrant lifestyle and finely crafted homes. Continental Ranch Sunflower is located in Marana, Arizona just 15 northwest of Tucson.  Downtown Tucson is just 20 minutes from the community and Phoenix is easily accessible in less than two hours.  Residents enjoy convenient access to everyday conveniences, outdoor recreation, shopping, dining and more. Area mountain ranges offer wonderful outdoor recreation opportunities and the 1.78 million...
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By Cara Marcelle Mancuso, Call a Marana neighbor, I'm THERE!
(Golden Girls with SW Desert Homes)
Marana, AZ - A Place in World History!! I learned an interesting little factoid over the weekend that I wanted to share, along with my blimp photo! Marana is home to its own little airpark, and we regularly see the crop dusters and hot air balloons floating overhead.  Sometimes it gets more exciting and we see the military fighter jets whiz by.   What I didn't know is that during World War II, our little Marana airfield trained almost 10,000 pilots in the armed services for our country - the largest training center in the world at the time! You might know that our area also houses one of the few remaining Titan Missiles nearby as well.  In fact, they have tours starting from a couple hours to overnight! If you'd like more information on military and historic things to do in Marana and T...
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By Al Andersen
(Golf Realty Network)
5187 W Gallery Canyon Place W Marana, AZ 85653 2 Acre Lot in Marana AZ Home   Photo Gallery   Virtual Tour   Property Map   Payment Info   Request Showing     Golf Realty Network   Office: 480-832-3730 Mobile: 602-684-9300 Website: Visit Website Price : $214,500 Lot Size : 96,703 County : Pima Property Type : Vacant Land MLS Number : 21113515 click for more information and pictures Property Description This 2 Acre Lot in Marana AZ is an incredible resort homesite since it is only a short walk from the fitness center. This 2 Acre Lot in Marana AZ borders the natural preserve. Soaring saguaros, dramatic rock formations, and all kinds of spectacular views surround this 2 Acre Lot in Marana AZ. This serene setting is the perfect place to build your dream home! Included with the purchase of...
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By Cara Marcelle Mancuso, Call a Marana neighbor, I'm THERE!
(Golden Girls with SW Desert Homes)
Marana Concert in the Park This Saturday, October 8, 2011 Like parks? Like music? Like FREE? Like relaxing? Like mountain views? GET:  Concert in the Park at Marana Crossroads at Silverbell District Park!  (Marana exit at Cortaro, west from I-10.  Three minutes to Silverbell Road.  Park is immediately on your left just after you turn south onto Silverbell.) Bring your own chair, a picnic, and your loved ones!  Enjoy Heather O'Day and Friends this Saturday at 7 p.m. Watch the sunset over the Tucson Mountains! While you're in the area, visualize yourself in your new home? Interested in homes for sale Tucson or Marana?  Check this link to see available homes for sale in Continental Ranch today!  View homes for sale Tucson today! Contact me if you have any questions or need more in-depth in...
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By Cara Marcelle Mancuso, Call a Marana neighbor, I'm THERE!
(Golden Girls with SW Desert Homes)
Hiking In Marana - From Athletic to Picturesque - Something for Everyone If you've taken in very many of my blog postings, you know that I like to capture the mountains in the background, or even the focal point, of many of my posts.  Coming from Puget Sound, WA, where we had the familiar companion of Mt. Rainer to keep us company, I have a strong appreciation for mountains. Marana is no exception to "mountains", and intersting hills and dales.  And with those topographical features, the first thing that comes to MY mind is...hiking! Just as a pre-cursor to any story about hiking - remember to NEVER GO ALONE and ALWAYS take water!  (and don't get me started on hats and sunscreen!)  You do not want to be the subject of the 5:00 o'clock news helicopter rescue story... One of my personal f...
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By Cara Marcelle Mancuso, Call a Marana neighbor, I'm THERE!
(Golden Girls with SW Desert Homes)
Market Statistics:  Buying and Selling Homes in Dove Mountain, Marana Dove Mountain, located off Tangerine Road in northern Marana, is an interesting mix of homes.  From the very affordable to the very elite, there really seems to be something for everyone in this master-planned community. Golf courses wind themselves among the diverse housing settlements, and mountain vistas are available to all.  The community is served by the Marana Unifed School district and nearby is the luxurious Ritz Carlton.  Shopping, groceries, and other amenities are all within minutes of this private, yet accessible part of Marana. Currently, 231 homes show activity in Dove Mountain, Marana, on our local MLS for the Tucson area.  111 are active and for sale, and 87 are sold.  Distressed property opportunitie...
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By Cara Marcelle Mancuso, Call a Marana neighbor, I'm THERE!
(Golden Girls with SW Desert Homes)
Market Statistics:  Buying and Selling Homes in Gladden Farms, Marana September 2011 (Last report April 2011) 124 homes listed on MLS as ACTIVE, ACTIVE CONTINGENT, ACTIVE CAPA, PENDING, and SOLD At posting time, 20 homes are ACTIVE and for sale in Marana (Tucson) AZ, down from 31 8 of the 20 available homes are new construction  In the last six months, 67 homes have sold versus 60 during a six month period prior to April, 2011 ACTIVE listings are priced from $106,000 for 1251 sqft to $234,900 for 5 bedrooms and 2880 sqft, averaging a list price of $80.27 a sq. foot.  This is up from April's price of $79.57 SOLD listings are selling for $69.70 a sq. foot, so on average they are selling significantly lower than they are currently priced.  The median home price during the past six months i...
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By Cara Marcelle Mancuso, Call a Marana neighbor, I'm THERE!
(Golden Girls with SW Desert Homes)
Market Statistics:  Buying and Selling Homes in San Lucas, Marana Last April, I shared a post about the current conditions in San Lucas Community, a nice little "neighborhood" along Interstate 10 on your way north from downtown Tucson.  Most of the homes were built in 2007 or later, so it's a great "newer" community to investigate. San Lucas sits nestled beneath a backdrop of the Tortolita Mountains and is surrounded by natural desert vistas.  Nearby is the growing business area of the Marana Town Hall and Municipal buildings, as well as the Marana Health Center, parks, library, and a few shopping and restaurant offerings.  Commercial pads are available and the area is optimistic that this growing district will soon hold a lovely assortment of retail ventures. New construction is rampan...
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By Cara Marcelle Mancuso, Call a Marana neighbor, I'm THERE!
(Golden Girls with SW Desert Homes)
A Festival Day for your "Honey" in Marana:  Marana Heritage Farm   The Marana Heritage Park and Farm sits along Tangerine Farms Road west of I-10, just across the street from Gladden Farms.  Access to the Santa Cruz River Park is available, and the Farm grows produce for the Marana Community Food Bank as well. Recently, the Marana Heritage Farm made news with the contest Communities Take Root.  Dreyer's sponsored a national voting contest and communties with the most votes won a fruit orchard.  I'm happy to see my daily voting helped to put the Marana Communty Food Bank's Heritage Farm in second place!  The top five all received orchards. On September 24, 2011, The Marana Heritage Farm is having a honey of a day with their "Honey Mesquite Festival".  It sounds like a great time with ent...
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By Cara Marcelle Mancuso, Call a Marana neighbor, I'm THERE!
(Golden Girls with SW Desert Homes)
Dancin' in the Rain - Storm Cell Moves through Tucson and Marana The power went out again this weekend for a few hours and it's always fun to take a little walk and see how many folks come out of their homes.  In the peak temperaturs of summer, I swear it's the only time you see families come outside! It's a master-planned community, so all water runoff drains lead to these lovely greenbelts with grass, paved pathways, play areas and exercise facilities.  Kids and adults alike were running barefoot through the warm water.  After a monsoon storm, everything looks greener, brighter...new.  Even REO properties! If you're interested in a deal of a home in Gladden Farms and other nearby areas in Marana AZ - check out this link for REO buying opportunities in the area.  Marana REO Properties ...
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By Cara Marcelle Mancuso, Call a Marana neighbor, I'm THERE!
(Golden Girls with SW Desert Homes)
Saguaro Bloom Replaces Saguaro Springs in West Marana You may know the empty subdivision as Saguaro Springs, or you may have read the Tucson Citizen and know it's now called Saguaro Bloom, but no matter what you call it, residents and travelers west of Marana know it's a barren square mile enclosed by block walls, infrastructure, and a tumbleweed or two... Not 5 minutes west of I-10 and Twin Peaks, Saguaro Bloom is located just past Rattlesnake Pass at the NW tip of the Tucson Mountains, centered between Avra Valley Road and Lambert.  It's sat empty since 2005. KB homes tore down their model home sites and the place was fenced off - sort of a lonely reminder of the real estate recession here in Tucson. But things are picking up.  A Scottsdale based development company has taken over, an...
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By Cara Marcelle Mancuso, Call a Marana neighbor, I'm THERE!
(Golden Girls with SW Desert Homes)
Active Adult Community Living In Marana, AZ - Continental Ranch Sunflower If you're contemplating retiring and are viewing your Tucson and Marana AZ options, don't miss the lovely Continental Ranch Active-Adult Community known as Sunflower!  Take the Twin Peaks exit off I-10 freeway as you travel north from Tucson, it's about 3 minutes to the west! This is an area of 967 homes nestled in the very end of the Tucson Mountains heading NW from Tucson, AZ, in the shadow of Safford Peak.  All of the homes have 2-3 bedrooms and attached, 2-car garages.  Prices are affordable and start at $135,000 for active homes for sale in Continental Ranch Sunflower. Amenities are generous, and include lighted tennis courts, fitness center, heated pool, spa, clubhouse with computers, game rooms and resident...
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By Cara Marcelle Mancuso, Call a Marana neighbor, I'm THERE!
(Golden Girls with SW Desert Homes)
Good News for Sellers - Real Estate Recovery In Dove Mountain, Marana AZ The master-planned community of Dove Mountain shows signs of real estate market recovery!  Sellers are experiencing an average sale time of 30 days less than 6 months ago, and the overall median sales price has actually increased by approximately 2% in value.   Dove Mountain in Marana, AZ, is a lovely and complex community with the Tortolita Mountains as a framing backdrop in the northwest metropolitan boundaries of Tucson. Travel west on the Tangerine Exit from I-10 and at the top of the hill, turn left/north on Dove Mountain Blvd.  Subdivisions branch off the main blvd. from east and west, and gated access neighborhoods populate most of the residential areas as you drive further North into the master-planned comm...
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By Cara Marcelle Mancuso, Call a Marana neighbor, I'm THERE!
(Golden Girls with SW Desert Homes)
Nearby Restaurants in "Rural" Marana, or, Where to Eat in Ten Minutes! Folks living in San Lucas, Gladden Farms, or Rancho Marana can sometimes feel like they are out in the middle of nowhere.  And when you're HUNGRY, that distance seems magnified. However, you'd be surprised at the dining choices within 10 miles, including: Culvers The Sky Rider Cafe In-n-Out Burger Papa Murphy's Pizza Rock n Java You can view area reviews of Restaurants in Marana here. The blessings of rural life can be experienced in Marana, AZ, and it's only about ten minutes from most anything.  With suburban crawl and new construction, I wonder how many years until the sight of a tractor won't greet us on our way home. If you're interested in living away from it all, give a Marana neighbor a call.  I'm happy to sh...
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By Cara Marcelle Mancuso, Call a Marana neighbor, I'm THERE!
(Golden Girls with SW Desert Homes)
Real Estate Recovery In Gladden Farms, Marana - Pulte New Home Construction Real Estate Recovery is looking up in Gladden Farms, a Master-planned community located within NW Marana, just minutes from Tucson, AZ.   Pulte Homes has purchased all the vacant lots in Gladden Farms and is currently constructing several homes from which to choose, starting as low as $169,900.     Gladden Farms is a community established in 2005 with miles of walking paths, acres of greenways and community parks, and lots of fun and exciting neighborhood playgrounds.     Nearby the Community Park offers little league fields, soccer, restrooms, shaded play areas, picnic areas and access to the Juan Bautista de Anza National Trailway.     Check out the Pulte homes under construction or waiting for your specificat...
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By Cara Marcelle Mancuso, Call a Marana neighbor, I'm THERE!
(Golden Girls with SW Desert Homes)
Marana Unified School District has been underway for one week now, and the new schedule is quite an adjustment. My two high-schoolers don’t start their day until 8:55 a.m.  That means they get home about 4:30 each day, and once the extra-curricular activities begin, well – we’ll be having our family dinners the "French" way, close to 8 p.m.  Big changes indeed!  I wonder if this schedule will be a permanent change. If you’re in the middle of moving to Marana, you’ll want more information on the Marana Unified School District calendar and schedule times.  Check the links here for more information: You can get information on the new 2011-2012 school calendar and schedule times here.   If you need to see a boundary map for the different schools in the Marana Unified School District - you c...
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By Cara Marcelle Mancuso, Call a Marana neighbor, I'm THERE!
(Golden Girls with SW Desert Homes)
Marana Championship Rodeo at the Western Heritage Arena August 19, 2011 It's Rodeo time again in Marana!  This Friday, August 19, 2011, the Championship Rodeo at the Western Heritage Arena is taking place starting at 7:00 p.m.  The grounds are located on the frontage road along I-10 heading north from Tucson, between Barnett and Grier Roads.  Take the Marana Road exit and turn south along the west side of the freeway.  You can't miss it! Prices make it family affordable, with tickets at $5.00 for adults and kids under 12 are free!  Events include barrel racing, calf roping, team roping, bull riding and more! The Rodeo events are organized by the Town of Marana Western Heritage Committee.  I love their mission statement: "To promote a western way of life and allowing opportunities to peo...
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