Adding to my collection of nature hearts - so far a cactus, rock, leaves, and lava rock - here is my latest find - a heart shape tree stump! This stump can be found up in Payson Arizona! If you are in Payson or are heading toward Payson - let me know and I will tell you it's exact location beca
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07/31/2011
Do you remember the first time you got to drive? I mean the really first time - the time when your dad, mom, brother, uncle said, "Hey - do you want to try driving?" I have fond memories of being a young kid and my dad would say, "Wanna drive the rest of the way home?" It was only a half mile aw
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07/30/2011
Left Tucson yesterday for a quick trip up to northern Arizona. An overnight trip to look at some homes a relative is interested in buying. The town is very small with only two real estate offices. After driving around for a while I also noticed there are probably only five agents total in this
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07/29/2011
I've had it before - but it's hit me again - bloggers block. Can't figure out what to write about - then I start - then it gets saved in draft - then I don't like it anymore - so I start over. But after I do anything else but sit here and try to write! Then I'm back at it and what should I writ
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07/28/2011
Bob cats are very common here in Arizona - especially around areas that are near mountains or in urban areas that have food sources. A friend of mine has had a bobcat family living in her backyard for the past few days. Her son thinks "mommy is a meanie" because they look hungry and he wants to
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07/27/2011
Good, Better, Best: Put It To The Test Till Your Good Is Better And Your Better Is Best! I don't know who said that - but it's a great quote! So how perfect is this: talking with a new client yesterday he was so easy: pre-approved - good price range - already drove around in his own and found
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07/27/2011
"The house will make me some money for sure!" I hear this often from home buyers. More than not, if you buy right, the home is in the right place, you have a plan and hold on to it - then investing in real estate will make you money over time. But there is a "not" part. Not every home or prop
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07/26/2011
I completely embarrassed myself yesterday. And, I've done it more than once! Embarrassing myself usually happens when I try something new, talk in front of people, go after something I've only dreamed about and sometimes when I stay true to myself. Sometimes, it just happens because I'm just a
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07/25/2011
"Because it didn't match your search criteria." MLS searches have many options for home buyers to narrow down choices - you can be as broad or detailed as you want. Often, the more specific you are - the fewer results will show up. Some typically choices that may eliminate a perfect home for you
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07/24/2011
Here's what they don't tell you about investing in Tucson real estate - it rocks. Literally! Here's the scoop right now - prices are low - the best I have seen is $28,000 for a three bedroom/two bath; the condition of homes is good; and if you look at the true cost of owning a Tucson investmen
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07/23/2011