Simply speaking, negotiating the sale of a home tends to fall into three categories: Easy Going to require some skills and work to reach an agreement Failed because no one could effectively negotiate Simply speaking, the negotiators tend to fall into three categories as well, they are: Easy Have ...

01/17/2013

This Is What 22 Degrees Looks Like In Tucson!

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It has been a really cold hard freeze in Tucson this past week. In fact, last weekend, watching the Patriots play, Barbara Todaro and I were texting about the game. We live on opposites ends of the US - she lives where it's always colder than Arizona. Except for that weekend. I mentioned tha...

01/17/2013

It Was Cheaper Than Dirt. And There Is A Lot Of Free Dirt In Tucson.

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You know you made a bad choice when you start mass texting for a property manager. This morning, I woke to a text, it listed just about every property management company in Tucson. It reads, “Looking for someone to take on my property – so far – no takers – I live out of state and the first one...

01/16/2013

Now That The Food Craving Is Satisfied – It’s Time To Work It Off!

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Yesterday, I wrote about Tucson food news … today, I better write about ways to work off that food – or burn off some calories so I can enjoy more food! Here’s what’s happening around Tucson to get you moving: Ride your bike with Patrick Dempsey this weekend – anyone care to ride with me – it’s f...

01/16/2013

Got A Case Of The Hungries – So Let’s Talk About Tucson Food!

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It started at 4am…case of the hungries. Nothing in my house sounded good – but I nibbled on a few things. Then thought to write about some food happenings around Tucson instead of hovering over the fridge eating everything and anything! Here’s some of the highlights about food around town: At E...

01/15/2013

Don’t Know Stuff Like Disclosures – The Aftermath Of Not Using Someone Who Knows.

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You’re a FSBO! You did it – you sold your home – without a realtor. You are pretty excited! The home sold for $200,000. You saved $6,000 in agent fees! The sun is shining! Today, the clouds are rolling in. Hearing the anger in the Buyer’s voice - you Google “what do I do if…” and frantically...

01/14/2013

Grey’s Anatomy “McDreamy” Rides On (And In!) Tucson

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There’s nothing like a great bike ride in Tucson – especially this time of year. Add to that a famous, not so bad looking, TV actor – and well, that’s enough to get up off the couch and outside to join the fun! On Sunday, January 20th, Patrick Dempsey, star of TVs Grey’s Anatomy comes to Tucson ...

01/13/2013

Make That 59 Cases Of The Flu At School – A Parent’s Pet Peeve!

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I share my pet peeve in hopefully the nicest way possible! Last week, Tucson kids jumped into their new gift clothes and headed back to school after a long winter break. First day, Monday, my daughter comes home – “Mom, there were so many kids at school who were sick.” Mommy cringe kicks in. We...

01/12/2013

Tucson Eastside Home ~ Great Price ~ Great Views ~ Great Remodeled Home!

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Gabrielle (Kamahele) Rhind | KGC Properties LLC | (520) 245-0242 9811 E 5th St, Tucson, AZ A "Don't Pass Looking At This One" Home! 4BR/2BA Single Family House offered at $178,000 Year Built 1975 Sq Footage 1,739 Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 2 full, 0 partial Floors Unspecified Parking 2 Covered spa...

01/09/2013

How To Pick A Close Date To Pack Your Clothes!

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Picking a close date for your new home. I’ve seen it done many ways – some buyers let their agent randomly select a date 30 days from the contract signing. Other buyers know exactly when they have to move to transition from their current residence to the new one. Others have no idea how to pic...

01/09/2013