The Anti-New Year I’ve started reading a daily affirmation book this past week, and today I came across something that is almost anti-New Year. You know…New Years…when you make your resolutions, tweak your business plan after your 2013 review of practices and procedures, and make plans to turn
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12/30/2013
Calling All Marana Joggers for 2014!! Egg Nog Jog- New Year's Day 5K The Egg Nog Jog is coming up on Wednesday, New Year's Day 2014! View Larger Map This non-competitive 5K run/walk begins at Continental Ranch Reserve Park and loops through the beautiful Reserve neighborhood. The park is located
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12/29/2013
A Moving-on-for-the-New-Year Kind of Statement I was cleaning out a section of the garage this week, and came across a book tucked into the corner. It was written by Tim Hansel, and entitled, Keep on Dancin’ -- Daily Readings to Celebrate Life. I took a quick peak inside and decided it’d be a n
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12/29/2013
They Just Wanted Their Members to be Gracious to Each Other I was honored to read the words of Allison Bernard this week, and was "soul-fully struck" by a great reminder. Within her posting, she referenced an original version of The Code of Ethics, with a simple summarization of their acticles:
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12/28/2013
Can You Learn from the Past? Planning Ahead into 2014 Looking back over 2013, I have to admit it's been quite a ride. I've made my largest, and my smallest transactions this year. I've worked contracts for my clients from $35,000 to $749,000. I've written over 60 offers, closed more deals, an
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12/27/2013
John has some great, great points in his blog. However, I know that in my Dove Mountain Long Realty Office, floor duty is mandatory for all but 3 agents, and even those fill in on occassion. Walking into an office doesn't mean you won't find a quality agent -- but be sure to ask pertinent quest
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12/27/2013
To Answer the Phone Or NOT to Answer the phone: That is the Question This topic is an interesting one that reflects upon several viewpoints: The would-be buyer, driving around a neighborhood and seeing a FOR SALE sign The buyer-client, who found a home online/driving around and wants to alert th
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12/27/2013
Mark your calendars now for Southern Arizona’s Food and Wine Festival 2014! The is the FIRST ANNUAL Savor Southern Arizona Food and Wine Festival, being held on Saturday, February 1, 2014 from 11 to 3 p.m. It will be hosted by the Tucson Botanical Gardens, 2150 N Albernon Way, Tucson, includi
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12/22/2013
The Variable Commission and What it Means in Arizona Real Estate The other day I received the following email: I have a client that is interested in your listing located at: 4337 E Seneca Street Tucson, AZ 85712, however, I am a little reluctant to show it since there is a variable commission. Wo
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12/20/2013
Tucson Real Estate Market Reflects Gloomy Weather for November As a sun lover, as much as I appreciate the rain, I love, love, love the sunny days of Tucson, Marana, and Oro Valley. It seems for November 2013, the real estate market is looking a bit less sunny as well. Forecasters do expect sal
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12/10/2013
