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By Cara Marcelle Mancuso, Call a Marana neighbor, I'm THERE!
(Golden Girls with SW Desert Homes)
Six hundred new jobs are opening up in Downtown Tucson with the arrival of regional headquarters for Caterpillar. Many employees will be relocating and have questions about homeownership in Tucson, AZ.I thought it might be a great idea to address some of these questions within my blogging posts.Question #3: If we want to downsize from our current housing situation, what condominium options exist?Depending upon where you are located currently, names for different styles of housing take on new meaning. There are garden homes, patio homes, townhomes, condos, flats, lofts and many more. What do these terms mean in Tucson AZ and are they available?Garden homes - no personal yard, garage entry from rear of home along alley, shared front "courtyard" or sidewalk area. Common areas maintained by...
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By Cara Marcelle Mancuso, Call a Marana neighbor, I'm THERE!
(Golden Girls with SW Desert Homes)
Employees from Caterpillar will be moving to Tucson, AZ over the next five years with the opening of a Caterpillar Regional Headquarters to be located downtown Tucson.  Curious about the Tucson lifestyle, Caterpillar employees have sent questions regarding relocation to our beautiful desert pueblo.  What better opportunity for blogging than to help provide information to those contemplating moving to the metropolitan Tucson area  Question #2: What is the average square foot price for an existing home in Tucson, AZ?The City of Tucson is 227 square miles, Oro Valley, 36 square miles, Marana 121, and Vail adds another 18. All in all, metropolitan Tucson covers a very wide area! Great questions to ask yourselves when moving to Tucson are: Do I want to live in a historic district? Downtown? ...
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By Mark Organek, It's not a game, it's your life.
(And the United States of America)
I would like to voice my praise to my competion.Laura Mance is a competing agent working at a competing company in a market that I sell houses in.  Still, she deserves this:Recently, I was thrown in the middle of a dispute that was going on in a transaction.  I was basically invited to list a house by an investor and it was already under contract and pending.  Kind of a sticky situation. In doing some digging, I found out there was a dispute going on and that the buyers issued a cure notice to cancel the contract if the seller didn't correct something they felt needed correcting. To have a transaction at the finish line with agents in disagreement would only hurt the buyers' impression of the REALTOR industry so I asked permission to reach out to the buyers' broker to see if I could hel...
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By Cara Marcelle Mancuso, Call a Marana neighbor, I'm THERE!
(Golden Girls with SW Desert Homes)
Caterpillar employees will be moving to Tucson over the new five years or so, with the new opening of a Caterpillar Regional Headquarters to be located here in Tucson. Over 600 jobs are being advertised. Employees from Caterpillar are curious about the Tucson lifestyle, and have sent questions regarding life and living in our desert pueblo. I thought it might be a great idea to address some of these questions within my blogging posts.  #1: Why live downtown? What amenities exist for families, nightlife, etc.? The first word that comes to mind is, "Walkability". No other area of Tucson is so diverse, so accessible as downtown Tucson. You may notice street signs letting you know about the different “Downtown Destinations” Tucson has to offer: Congress Street, Sentinel, The Presidio, Conve...
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By Cara Marcelle Mancuso, Call a Marana neighbor, I'm THERE!
(Golden Girls with SW Desert Homes)
Bianchi's Italian is a family-owned restaurant that has been in business with their first location on the corner of Speedway and Silverbell since 1980. A year ago, Bianchi's North was born. Bianchi's north is located at Tangerine and Thornydale. Bianchi’s features rustic, “Down-Home” Italian food with the family’s philosophy of "combining great customer service with delicious Italian food to give their customers a unique dining experience". Online Ordering is now available at both locations. You will also find Delivery Area maps online. At the north location, you will be welcomed to a very large dining area, an outside patio with a large fireplace and a full bar with plenty of seating. There is also a large private dining area for any special events and soon to follow an arcade room. We...
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By Mark Organek, It's not a game, it's your life.
(And the United States of America)
1041 S. Brighton Ave. is for sale UNDER THE TAPSS Down payment assistant program getting you 10% credit under the Tucson al Pastor Silent Second ProgramListing Details:Completely remodeled home for sale available with ZERO OUT OF POCKET in TUCSON AZ under the T.A.P.S.S. silent second program.1041 S. Brighton Ave., Tucson, AZ  85711Price: $130,000 but zero down under T.A.P.S.S. downpayment assistance program makes it less.MLS number: 21612703Bedrooms: 4Bathrooms: 1.5Square Footage: 1257Call Mark Organek at 520-477-TACO to see if this property is still available and arrange a showing or to get help qualifying for the T.A.P.S.S. program. You Will Love Owning a complete Tucson AZ remodel on a spacious walking distance to el Guero Canelo and Taco Giro.There are so many features to enjoy on t...
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By Mark Organek, It's not a game, it's your life.
(And the United States of America)
Tucson property for sale UNDER THE TAPSS Down payment assistant program getting you 10% credit under the Tucson al Pastor Silent Second ProgramListing Details: Four bedroom homes for sale in Tucson Near Davis-Monthan A.F.B.6110 E. 30th St., Tucson, AZ  85711Price: $150,000 but zero down under T.A.P.S.S. downpayment assistance program makes it less.MLS number: 21612698Bedrooms: 4Bathrooms: 1.75Square Footage: 1580Call Mark Organek at 520-477-TACO to see if this property is still available and arrange a showing or to get help qualifying for the T.A.P.S.S. program. You Will Love Owning Such a Well Appointed HomeThere are so many features to enjoy on this beautiful remodel.  The neighbors on both sides of the house are very nice.  One just moved here recently from the east coast and the oth...
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By Mark Organek, It's not a game, it's your life.
(And the United States of America)
TAPSS - Tucson al Pastor Silent Second gives 10% for downpayment - Buyers with 640 fico score and meeting other requirements qualify for Tucson al Pastor Silent Second downpayment and closing funds of 10% of purchase price up to $20,000.00If you are a buyer looking to purchase a home in Tucson and you don't have downpayment or closing cost funds, you can qualify for the TAPSS program and get a contribution equal to 10% of the sales price up to $20,000.00.  This program will help Tucson move their statistics from a market where over half of the residential properties are rentals.How the TAPSS Tucson al Pastor Silent Second downpayment assistance program works:Potential buyers that currently do not own a house will be able to use part of the money to meet the downpayment requirement and p...
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By Mark Organek, It's not a game, it's your life.
(And the United States of America)
Tucson al Pastor silent second program makes home ownership easy - Tucson al Pastor Silent Second TAPSS renters for easy home ownershipAl Pastor literally means, "In the style of the shepherd" in Spanish.  With the new Al Pastor Silent Second program for Tucson, a.k.a. TAPSS, a shift can be made in #Tucsonrealestate so as to improve the current situation of rentals vs. owner-occupied properties.TAPSS is making an effort to help reverse the imbalance of rent vs. own numbers.  On May 3, 2016, this report showed that there are:Houses: 209,792 (192,946 occupied: 97,890 owner occupied, 109,725 renter occupied) % of renters here: 53% State: 38% Read more: http://www.city-data.com/housing/houses-Tucson-Arizona.html#ixzz47cIX3tsI  Since this is such an alarming statistic, TAPSS al Pastor Silent...
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By Cara Marcelle Mancuso, Call a Marana neighbor, I'm THERE!
(Golden Girls with SW Desert Homes)
My husband and I were enchanted to visit the El Presidio Inn, Bed and Breakfast near downtown Tucson in early June. We had decided to share a "staycation" since I'm pretty busy at work, and this way we could get away and relax, while further discovering our own backyard.  It was immediately apparent why this B&B would belong to Trip Advisor's Hall of Fame.  Before we even arrived, we received this lovely email confirmation:   Dear Rocco and Cara, Thank you very much for your 2-night reservation in the Gate House, arriving April 1st,Friday, and departing April 3rd.  I hope you will feel completely at home here, and will enjoy downtown Tucson.  I look forward to hosting you. Warmest regards, Pattil Patti Toci El Presidio Bed & Breakfast Inn 297 N. Main Ave. Tucson, AZ 85701 (800) 349-6151...
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By Cara Marcelle Mancuso, Call a Marana neighbor, I'm THERE!
(Golden Girls with SW Desert Homes)
A couple of tidbits from our March report of the Multiple Listing Service of Southern Arizona. Total Sales Volume has increased almost 18.5% since one year ago with the average sales price up 3.33% since last month. The Average Sales Price this month was $212,988 from $206,128 in February, a 3.33% increase. There has been a significant increase in total sales units, from 1,055 in February to 1,480 in March, over 40% from the month before and a 16.08% increase over March 2015 New Listings are up slightly, have increased 2.31% from February. However, the total ACTIVE listings is down 5.44% from a month ago. Times on the market have also continued to drop, 57 in March from 65 in February . Want to know how the market will impact your home sale?  Please give me a call at 520-909-2988!
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By Cara Marcelle Mancuso, Call a Marana neighbor, I'm THERE!
(Golden Girls with SW Desert Homes)
I read an interesting article in REALTOR MAG this morning.  It wasn’t quite what I was thinking when I read the title, “Answer the Call”At first thought, I imagined it was another reminder to answer our phones, because lack of communication/availability can be a big turn off for our clients.But, no….this article was about engagement.I found it amazing that according to their statistics, one in every 220 adults is a REALTOR.  WOW!  That’s a lot of competition, and I went back to thinking the article was going to be about communication again.The article stressed the importance of working as a team.  Team, you say?  After all, our fellow REALTORS are our competition!  I read on to discover that by working as a team, we have the ability to shape our industry when we combine our voices.  Goo...
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By Dale Dresel, Professional Realtor Maricopa, Gilbert & Goodyear
(HomeSmart Success, Maricopa, Gilbert & Goodyear AZ)
*ARIZONA WINTER HOMES SPECIAL* Arizona 4 Beds Corner Lot Bungalow for Sale in Acacia Crossings  44701 W PARAISO LaneMaricopa, Arizona $148,900   Beds: 4 Bath: 2 Type: Single Family - Detached Sq Ft: 1754 Built: 2004 MLS: 5366178    Arizona 4 Beds Corner Lot Bungalow for Sale in Acacia CrossingsGreat single level bungalow in Acacia Crossings!!Stone Accents on front of Home Corner lot. Do not miss this wonderful single level light and bright home in Maricopa. Interior features include 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, Walk In shower in Owners Suite, Private toliet, big walk in closet. A spacious eat-in-kitchen with a bay window and vaulted ceilings. Great room has a tv niche. Neutral window treatments throughout. Blinds and Curtains Convey Accent lighting. All appliances convey. new water heater, ...
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By Cara Marcelle Mancuso, Call a Marana neighbor, I'm THERE!
(Golden Girls with SW Desert Homes)
Tucson Restaurants for Easter Day Dining:           March 27, 2016 Don't feel like cooking this upcoming holiday?  Below are a sampling of restaurants, arranged alphabetically, that will be open this Easter 2016.  Information has been gathered from online and from Open Table according to their reservations booking site.  Please call to confirm -- reservations are likely needed!  Have a wonderful Easter! 47 ScottPhone Number: (520) 624-4747$ $ $ $Cuisine:American AcaciaEaster Brunch Buffet 2016Time: 10:00:00 amServed from 10am to 4 pmadults $51.95.++children 5-10 $24.++children 4 and under, complimentary- See more at: http://www.acaciatucson.com/calendar.php?Easter-Brunch-Buffet-2016-166#sthash.8S5CrPZF.dpuf Agustin KitchenPhone Number: (520) 398-5382$ $ $ $Cuisine:Contemporary American ...
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By Mark Organek, It's not a game, it's your life.
(And the United States of America)
Popular Science Illustrated Almanac for Home Owners February 12, 1972 Entry- Sponsored by Arizona Foreclosure Prevention OptionsToday's Almanac entry has to do with how Abraham Lincoln won a murder court case by using the moon.  Homeowners that are about to lose their home might not be so lucky.  If you are about to lose your house and need some quick references, feel free to visit http://www.monopolyman.biz/save-your-home/ to find out options that are available to you.  The page covers different places you can visit that were found on Housing and Urban Development's Regional Office Website Page for Arizona.Our entry from The Popular Science Illustrated Almanac for Home Owners for February 12, 1972 was: "How the moon Helped Abe Lincoln Win a Court Case"   Here's how the story begins, "I...
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By Mark Organek, It's not a game, it's your life.
(And the United States of America)
Popular Science Illustrated Almanac for Home Owners February 11, 1972 Entry- Sponsored by Get A Cash Offer Today On Tucson AZ PropertyOf course we can help you with the statement "Get a cash offer today on Tucson AZ Property"!  It is a pretty important thing to get money fast if you need a quick offer on your Tucson AZ House or Home for sale.  Read all of the various posts we put out on probate help or just learn how to get a cash offer tuday on Tucson AZ property.Before we get to that, our almanac entry for February 11, 1972 was: "Do you have a home first aid kit?" If not, you need to realize, "Accidents do happen, and you may be called upon at any moment, night or day, to give first aid to a member of your family or a visitor."  A first aid kit should contain the following and even th...
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By Mark Organek, It's not a game, it's your life.
(And the United States of America)
Popular Science Illustrated Almanac for Home Owners February 10, 1972 Entry- Sponsored by Sell Tucson House Fast For Cash - Contact Us PageOf course we can help you with the statement "Sell Tucson House Fast For Cash"!  Before we get into those details we should cover the catch up information provided on February 10 for the 1972 Popular Science Illustrated Alamanac for Home Owners which covered a pretty important shopping reminder:Shopping reminder: "First of the new crop of asparagus should appear soon at your markets.  Your grocer also should have a good supply of winter-sweetened parsnips about now."Furnace filters may need changing.  Better check them this week.So, you can get to work on those furnace filters like you are supposed to and then have some asparagus and parsnips in some...
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By Cara Marcelle Mancuso, Call a Marana neighbor, I'm THERE!
(Golden Girls with SW Desert Homes)
Market News in NW Tucson, AZ NeighborhoodsIt's important when viewing, to avoid skewing!  What do I mean by that?  Well, a true picture of the real estate market statistics tends to be in continuing trends, not so much month to month.  For instance, total sales volume in our Tucson AZ area decreased almost 21% from December to January -- but is still up over 33% from a year ago.You may have read some of the news regarding inventory.  We need listings.  The buyers are out there!  Interest rates are still low!  It's still early in the election year and folks aren't yet allowing politics to guide their real estate decisions.  Yes....NOW IS A GOOD TIME TO SELL YOUR HOME!  Listings are up from December as folks hope to interest our winter visitors, vacation home buyers, and avoid the heat --...
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By Mark Organek, It's not a game, it's your life.
(And the United States of America)
Arizona Real Estate Investment Properties - Almanac February 9th entry From the 1972 Popular Science Illustrated Home Owners Almanac"Today in History:  An act of Congress on Feb. 9, 1870, authorized the establishment of the U.S. Weather Bureau.  Responsibility for gathering weather information was assigned to the Signal Corps of the War Department.  In 1891, everything was transferred to an agency in the Department of Agriculture called the Weather Bureau." (P.44) Arizona Real Estate Investment Properties and Home Weather Instruments According to the 1972 Popular Science Illustrated Almanac for Home Owners February 9 entry, "Every home needs certain instruments to keep track of, or help predict the weather."It goes on to say that if you have a thermometer you can record indoor and outdo...
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By Mark Organek, It's not a game, it's your life.
(And the United States of America)
Wholesale Real Estate Property Companies Tucson AZ - February 8, 2016 - Almanac UpdateAlmanac's have been known as resources that provide insight necessary for a particular group.  Heritage Capital, LLC is on a mission to provide homeowners with information that may help them avoid having to use Wholesale Real Estate Property Companies Tucson AZ even though Heritage Capital is in the business of wholesaling real estate in Arizona.  The purpose of this post is to provide you with a blast from the past to let you see what the 1972 "Popular Science Illustrated Almanac for Home Owners" had to say for February 8, 2016.  If you want to learn about Heritage Capital, LLC and how they and other Wholesale Real Estate Property Companies Tucson AZ work, click the link but otherwise, enjoy the blast...
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