First Time Home-buyer? Let's Talk About Money! Here's some main questions some of my first time homebuyers have asked me in the past and a brief answer to follow. I'm not going to address short sale, reo or foreclosed-upon properties, or HUD home questions here because my blog posting will get
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07/16/2011
The Apache Trail Near Phoenix - Arizona Road Trips Shortly after I moved to the Tucson area in 2000, my son and I took a road trip through the Apache Trail area NE of the Phoenix area. I have company coming again this month and I'm contemplating the trip. (Superstition Mountains) It's absolute
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07/15/2011
The Agua Linda Farm in Amado, AZ - Things to do near Tucson A few weeks back my husband and I were able to enjoy the Garlic & Onion Festival at the Agua Linda Farm in Amado, AZ (about 40 minutes south of Tucson, on I-19) The Agua Linda Farm sits on 64 scenic acres and has been previously publis
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07/11/2011
It's Vacation Time and the Phone is Ringing! Vacation time is always exciting - the days leading up to it are filled with double-checking details: Making sure all documents are accurate, in place, and backed up Making appointments early for closing signing of documents Setting the auto-email sign
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07/07/2011
Leslie does an incredible job of sharing what a home inspection can feel like, as well as pointing out pertinant facts about the importance and purpose of having a home inspection. Home inspections are for the buyer's protection, and are recommended in EVERY scenario. Our ADRE Buyers Advisory st
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07/06/2011
Monsoon Madness in Marana! Summer Storms in Arizona July 5, 2011 a summer monsoon storm came roaring through our area, striking out power from Rita Ranch, through Midtown, and northward through Marana. Gladden Farms residents were without power for about 5 hours. The storm cell came blowing
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07/06/2011
Homes for Sale in the Marana School District Before you know it, it's going to be back to school time. Marana is located about 16 miles NW of downtown Tucson and encompasses 550 square miles. It is one of the largest school districts in Arizona. The Marana Unified School District begins their 2
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07/05/2011
A Purple Parasite...or Something More?? Some winter-visitor clients of mine emailed me this week and asked me to take a photo of "anything blooming" in their front yard here in Tucson, AZ. I stopped by the house and everything looked like most everywhere else here in Tucson...as in, it's time for
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07/03/2011
Remembering Your Staff People I work out of the River Road Branch of Tierra Antigua, here in Tucson, Arizona. Currently, Tierra Antigua manages right around 900 agents who work as independent contractors, most out of their own homes. We can utilize the main branches for meetings with clients an
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07/01/2011
"Who's Been Sleeping in MY Bed", roared Mama and Papa Bear Thursday I stopped by one of my vacant listings to make sure everything was in good order and locked up tight. I was surprised to see that someone had obviously laid on one of the beds and I began to think of Goldilocks and the Three Bear
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07/01/2011
