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By Cara Marcelle Mancuso, Call a Marana neighbor, I'm THERE!
(Golden Girls with SW Desert Homes)
Christmas Lights in Gladden Farms, Marana, AZ I've read quite a few posts and enjoyed some truly terrific photography this December on Active Rain.   I mentioned in a few comments left behind that in Tucson, folks tend to decorate...the ground.  Folks asked for photos, so here's the best my little Canon can do! It's challenging to decorate a cactus. It's also challenging to affix light strings to tile roofs and stucco walls. And then there's the thorny yard landscaping. And the high "winter" winds we can experience. So, the ground I found, made perfect sense in Tucson and the surrounding cities. Hats off to those that go all "Christmas Vacation" on us with elaborate Christmas lights in Gladden Farms, Marana, AZ. No matter how you light it, it's great that the "Light of the Season" is st...
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By Cara Marcelle Mancuso, Call a Marana neighbor, I'm THERE!
(Golden Girls with SW Desert Homes)
Christmas Activities in Gladden Farms, Marana, AZ On Saturday, December 18, 2010 a new holiday tradition begins in Gladden Farms.  Gladden Farms, Marana AZ, is located just about 20 miles north of downtown Tucson, less than five minutes' trip west of I-10 on Tangerine Farms Road.  The drive is lovely, meandering along beautifully maintained medians, roomy bike lanes, and cultivated walking paths.Gladden Farms, Marana AZ, is a master-planned community -- a development built according to plan specifications that includes homes, apartments, commercial buildings, educational facilities, and community parks, etcThe entire community is geared toward outdoor living with parks, pathways, access to the river wash all moments away. The busy HOA helps to provide many events and get-togethers for t...
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By Cara Marcelle Mancuso, Call a Marana neighbor, I'm THERE!
(Golden Girls with SW Desert Homes)
Marana Offers "Free" Car Care Day on Saturday, December 11, 2010 I don't know about you, but I love "free".  Especially the kind of free that means I don't have to sit through an intense 2 hour "Time Share" speech, or vacuum cleaner informercial! This Saturday, the Town of Marana's fleet department is checking cars.  Do you wonder if you're getting a sales spheel or if you really need new hoses or plugs?  Stop on by!  The fleet staff will be checking auto basics, like fluid levels and tire pressure, but as an added bonus, vendors will be at the event to offer their services.  Professionals will also be on hand to discuss your vehicle maintenance questions and while you're there, feel free to visit the new community room at the operations center. The Free Car Care Day on Saturday, Decemb...
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By Bill Ness, 55Places.com, Active Adult Community Guide
(55Places.com)
In the foothills of the Arizona Tortolita Mountains sits the lovely active adult community known as Heritage Highlands at Dove Mountain. This intimate sized community of just 1,297 homes is much smaller than other nearby active adult communities which is one reason residents have been drawn to this elite community. Heritage Highlands is part of the larger master planned community, Dove Mountain. Overall, Dove Mountain is a 6,200 acre community made up of 9 square miles of open spaces within the community in addition to 10 miles of protected boundaries surrounding the community to ensure gorgeous views to last a lifetime. Located in Marana, Arizona at an elevation of 3,000 feet means residents of this Arizona active adult community enjoy summer temperatures slightly cooler than neighbori...
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By Cara Marcelle Mancuso, Call a Marana neighbor, I'm THERE!
(Golden Girls with SW Desert Homes)
Lost Cat - White with Grey Spots - Gladden Farms, Marana, AZ We seem to have lost our kitty! We have three cats, and at any time, one is often hiding, so hours can go by and we don't realized we don't have the three stooges fighting in our midst.  Last night, just after dark, my husband asked.... "Have you seen Cali today?" We've had Cali the longest of our kittens - she is about 6.  We got her on Mother's Day in 2004.  She sheds an awful lot so we tend not to overpet her. We were gone most of the day, so worry that with so much time, she may have traveled.  She's not an outside cat, we never purposely open the door to her, and normally if she happens to sneak out, she waits by the door to get back in. She's only been outside by accident twice in the past three years here in Gladden Far...
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By Cara Marcelle Mancuso, Call a Marana neighbor, I'm THERE!
(Golden Girls with SW Desert Homes)
Walk and Ride at Twin Peaks In Marana, AZ - Interchange to Open As a professional who helps their clients to buy and sell houses in the Tucson, Marana, Vail and Oro Valley neighborhoods, I put a lot of miles on my car.  Traffic in Tucson is challenging to me; I lived 23 years in rural Wisconsin, in and around the area of Green Bay.  I can see more cars between two and three AM than I did all day in Luxemburg, WI, not that I'm up at 2 AM very often! So, roads are important.  Also the fact that we have ONE interstate slashing diagonally through Tucson metropolis also makes me dependent upon getting through town.  When a new exit or through-way opens up, it's news!  When road construction began in Marana last year, I was pretty thrilled there'd be a new way to cut 15 minutes off a familiar...
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By Cara Marcelle Mancuso, Call a Marana neighbor, I'm THERE!
(Golden Girls with SW Desert Homes)
Fall Harvest Festival at Heritage Park in Marana, AZ with the National Park Service This weekend, the Fall Harvest Festival at Heritage Park in Marana, AZ with the National Park Service will be taking place in our little corner of Marana, AZ. 235 years ago, Juan Bautista de Anza passed through the Marana and Tucson area along the Santa Cruz river.  (looking towards the Santa Cruz River Bed with Tucson Mountains in Background) On Saturday, October 23, 2010, the National Park Service will officially recognize our portion of the Anza Trail at the Heritage House, 12375 N. Heritage Park Drive, Marana.  (Right next to Gladden Farms, West on Tangerine Farms Road from 1-10) The National Park Recognition presentation kicks off with Mr. Steve Ross speaking at 11:00, to end with a ribbon cutting c...
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By Cara Marcelle Mancuso, Call a Marana neighbor, I'm THERE!
(Golden Girls with SW Desert Homes)
Real Estate is Blooming In Marana! I came home from a day of real estate travels and came across this little breath of sunshine! Just this past week I finished and posted a story about our new front garden, To Mound or Not to Mound,  that my husband and I completed to "dress up" our front yard. And look!  It's happy!  My little cactus is sharing it's glory for all the passers-by! It made me think of the current market statistics in Gladden Farms, Marana.  Things may look rocky overall, with the huge inventory of distressed sales, but it's a blooming opportunity for others! Want to plant yourself in a growing community?  Want to find the bloom amongst thorns?  Call me, I'm well-versed in the neighborhood and happy to show you around! If you're thinking to sell your current home in Marana...
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By Cara Marcelle Mancuso, Call a Marana neighbor, I'm THERE!
(Golden Girls with SW Desert Homes)
Looking for an Affordable Home in Marana, AZ? There's a small community under construction as you head out to the end of Tangerine Farms Road towards NW Marana.  It's about 5 minutes west of I-10 in a quiet, cotton-field-surrounded community. Contemporary-style stucco frame homes with tile roofs nestle amongst by scenic greenbelts and sweeping vistas of nearby mountain ranges. This neighborhood is not bank owned or Short Sale, but the sale is subject to Privada Homes LLC (Seller) acquiring title to the property and a release from Town of Marana Assurance Agreement.  They currently have four floor plans to choose from with 3 and 4 bedrooms, ranging from 1780 to 2424 square feet.  Prices start at $139,000 and end at $164,900. If you are interested in a beautiful home at a great price per ...
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By Cara Marcelle Mancuso, Call a Marana neighbor, I'm THERE!
(Golden Girls with SW Desert Homes)
RODEO! Benefit Bullriding for Whitney Alderson & Raychell OchoaA short time ago I penned a post about the Marana Cowboys and Heritage Arena Rodeo Grounds just off I-10 in Marana, AZ.Tonight, a very special fundraising event is taking place from 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. There will be a  , the girls who were injured in a trailer explosion at the Sonoita Rodeo.   Here is more information:  http://www.kvoa.com/news/horse-trailer-explodes-at-sonoita-rodeo/On September 6, 2010, there was a propane gas leak in a horse trailer where the girls were staying.  The horse trailer had sleeping quarters. One of the girls had lit a scented candle and the trailer exploded. Both girls were sent to ICU. Tonight the gates open at 6, with general admission seating.  There is a $5 admission for adults, 12 and ...
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By Cara Marcelle Mancuso, Call a Marana neighbor, I'm THERE!
(Golden Girls with SW Desert Homes)
To Mound or Not to MoundOur "builder" landscapes in and around Gladden Farms are pretty boring. Our yards are rock (ok...crushed stone) and a basic slope away from the house. Then the builders endeavored to put several small bushes in too confining of a space so that when they grew, the yard would be overcome. Top that with some kind of fast growing tree filled with thorns. Then, times that by 1000 or so and you have Gladden Farms, Marana, AZ.Yes, that's "spec" desert landscaping.We are luckier than many of our neighbors. We don't have the spreading, creeping, all-consuming ground cover that will even grow up walls and posts. And don't get me started on what that looks like when the irrigation system is faulty...Anyway, for some time, I've been wanting to put my mark on our generic rock...
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By Cara Marcelle Mancuso, Call a Marana neighbor, I'm THERE!
(Golden Girls with SW Desert Homes)
Interested In a Great Real Estate Purchase?  Try Gladden Farms, Marana, AZ This past weekend I completed my quarterly visit in Marana, AZ in the area of Gladden Farms, a master - planned community about 5 minutes west of I-10, on Tangerine Farms Road.  I take a day to go through 25-30 properties and make notes about the availabilities and market statistics. Gladden Farms was hard hit by the recession, in part because of the FEMA flood plain ruling that has since been overturned. Currently, there are 60 homes in Active (46) , Active Contingent(9), and Active Capa(5) status.  Forty four of these are distressed sales. Of the homes that sold in the past three months, average price per square foot was $81.03.  However, of the 60 available listings right now, the ASKING price averages $85.01,...
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By Cara Marcelle Mancuso, Call a Marana neighbor, I'm THERE!
(Golden Girls with SW Desert Homes)
8 Characteristics of an Energy Efficient House In Tucson, we have terms like "TEP" Guaranteed Home and Energy Star Qualified Homes. The newest homes have built-in computers that communicate with the household energy systems. What characteristics are involved that cause a energy efficient home to use so much less energy than others? 1.  Solar panels.  Solar energy systems create hot water, hot air, and cool air as needed.  The panels heat water, and also generate electricity to heat water.  Over-sized water heaters can store "free thermal energy" as well.  Statistics say that a typical family of our might spend $170 a year to heat their water for showers, baths, etc. 2.  Air conditioner and heat pump.   Solar panels lie flat, and there's space between the roof and the solar panels, allow...
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By Cara Marcelle Mancuso, Call a Marana neighbor, I'm THERE!
(Golden Girls with SW Desert Homes)
The Weather is Cooler and the Walkin' Is FineNow that the mornings are back to a balmy 70 degrees, our thoughts here in Tucson, AZ turn to outdoor activities once again.  The fitness trails are full, runners are out, bikers are everywhere!  For the next 8 months, outside is where it's at!Coming up on Saturday, September 26, the Marana Broncos are sponsoring a 5K Run or Walk - and what a perfect way to get back into your fall fitness AND enjoy the great outdoors at the same time.  The run/walk registration begins at 7 a.m. and will be commencing at 9:00 a.m. from the Continental Ranch Community Park. (Skate park on Continental Drive)  A pre-workout session is also planned before the "race" to help everyone limber up!It's a family day with music, food, jumping toys, vendors - lots of stuf...
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By Cara Marcelle Mancuso, Call a Marana neighbor, I'm THERE!
(Golden Girls with SW Desert Homes)
Gladden Farms, Marana, AZ - Market Statistics Since July 2010 - Homes for Sale This is a market capsule of homes on the market since July 8, 2010 and an update from my July Market Report.  109 homes are listed on MLS59 active homes for sale in Gladden Farms, Marana AZ (available)11 of those active listings are new construction by Richmond American and Lennar3 have Active Capa contracts on them, willing to accept a better offer14 have accepted contracts (Active Contingent)7 are pending close of escrowBuilders in Gladden Farms, Marana, AZ include Lennar, Miramonte, Hillcraft, Richmond American and Pulte.  Most of the homes were built starting in 2005 or later, so the homes are newerThe smallest home comes in at 1265 sq. feet and homes size upwards to a whopping 4,045 with five bedrooms. L...
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By Cara Marcelle Mancuso, Call a Marana neighbor, I'm THERE!
(Golden Girls with SW Desert Homes)
Look What's in Them Thar Hills!  The Preserve at Marana, AZ I was was on my way to have my car's oil changed the other day at, yep, you guessed it, Fletchers Tire and Auto, when I saw nearby rooftops of a community I hadn't yet explored with my camera.  I knew there has been quite a bit of new construction going on north of Tangerine Road, between Thornydale and Dove Mountain boulevard, so I took a little visit with my camera after the oil change was completed. I love the road north, named Camino de Oeste.  Camino de Oeste means "west road" in Spanish, but, north of Thornydale - it heads straight north! Oooh, gated community - nice for security and privacy. I love the entryway gardens and landscaping. Here's the New Homes Site for the local builder.  Just a reminder that home buyers sho...
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By Cara Marcelle Mancuso, Call a Marana neighbor, I'm THERE!
(Golden Girls with SW Desert Homes)
Now is the Time To Buy a New Home in Marana, AZ It's never been a better time to buy a new home in Marana, AZ or the surrounding Tucson metropolitan area including Oro Valley and Vail.  Below is a listing of the recent home sales in the zip code of 85653 in Marana, AZ.     Property Address Price Beds Baths Sq. Feet Year Built Sale Date 11862 W THOMAS ARRON DR $ 125,000 NA 2.0 1414 2006 06/10/2010 11320 W HARVESTER DR $ 140,000 NA 2.0 1589 2005 06/09/2010 11089 W MOTES DR $ 200,000 NA 2.0 3683 2005 06/08/2010 12964 N STEAMBOAT DR $ 127,500 NA 2.0 1414 2006 06/07/2010 11794 W FORDSON DR $ 161,055 NA 3.0 2289 2006 06/07/2010 11908 W FONTENELLE DR $ 123,000 NA 2.0 1265 2006 04/26/2010 5117 N SABI RD $ 85,000 NA 1.0 1454 2006 04/23/2010 11307 W COMBINE DR $ 130,000 NA 2.0 1589 2005 04/23/201...
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By Cara Marcelle Mancuso, Call a Marana neighbor, I'm THERE!
(Golden Girls with SW Desert Homes)
Skyranch is a lovely subdivision that blends into the desert vista located in Northwest Tucson.  It's just a little bit west of Oro Valley, southeast of Dove Mountain.  To find Skyranch, take Tangerine from Thornydale and go west.  Travel south on Camino De Manana and you'll see the signs. You can also find Skyranch by traveling west on Tangerine from Oracle, La Canada, or La Cholla Blvd. Just remember to turn south on Camino De Manana, just west of Thornydale. This private community nestles within over 500 acres of natural desert preserve.  The tranquility of the area, combined with stunning vistas and backdrops, serve to provide homeowners with a singular living experience.  Enjoy the Catalinas, Tucson, and Tortolita Mountains from your intimate home setting. Because of its location, ...
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By Cara Marcelle Mancuso, Call a Marana neighbor, I'm THERE!
(Golden Girls with SW Desert Homes)
In the words of Forrest Gump, "And that's all I have to say about that."
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By Cara Marcelle Mancuso, Call a Marana neighbor, I'm THERE!
(Golden Girls with SW Desert Homes)
Palisades At The Pines, Marana, AZ - Homes for Sale Golf anyone? Welcome to the Cortaro Community of Palisades at the Pines, Marana, AZ.  The homes overlook The Pines Golf Course, and provide stunning golf, mountain and sunset views. Residents enjoy easy access to shopping, restaurants and quick freeway access.  Downtown Tucson is barely 20 minutes away.  Post office, library, city parks, and more are just a few of the local amenities.  You can find the community just off the freeway at Cortaro Road and I-10.  Turn right at the first lighted intersection and you will find Palisades at the Pines. The residential area is a new construction community, with 3 and 4 bedroom homes in inventory, and Richmond American ready-to- build.  Remember that it is to your advantage to have a real estate...
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