Here are the facts: House been on the market for nearly 7 months. Overpriced by at least $47k. Even with price drops it’s still overpriced. The price drops averaged 42% over time. As everything else around it sells in 30-45 days – here sits this house – not selling – just sitting up for sale. ...

01/21/2014

Looking Beyond What You See To Find The Real Beauty.

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I've always had this knack of finding shapes in a variety of natural forming things - typically in the shape of hearts - in everything from leaves, to a bird nest. In the past few days I have found four hearts in places that if I didn't stop to look beyond the surroundings - I would have missed ...

01/21/2014

Should You, Would You, Could You Take Section 8?

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A question owners often ask property managers: “Would you consider doing Section 8?” A question often asked by potential tenants: “Do you take Section 8?” My answer to both? No. What is Section 8? Basically it is a housing voucher program that provides rental assistance for qualified applicant...

01/19/2014

Shoveling Sunshine In Tucson.

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Bragging about Tucson weather, yes. But living in the desert, we only get to brag about our weather for a short amount of time - and then, while the rest of the country is basking in warm summers - Tucson is drying up, cracking in the desert heat with temps consistently over 100 degrees - often ...

01/17/2014

How The Cookie Crumbles - Girl Scouts Are Back In Town!

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Girl Scout Cookies are back in town - Tucson area Girl Scouts will being knocking on doors, setting up at grocery stores and sending some with their parents to work to sell cookies. How many cookies are Tucson area Girl Scouts trying to sell? 900,000 boxes! Here are some other Tucson Girl Scout...

01/17/2014

Sitting In A Tree, K-I-S-S-I-N-G First Comes Love, Then Comes…You Better Look Out!

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What do you think when someone says, Mistletoe? Festive? Romantic? Love? I tend to think of the school rhyme, you know the one, it sounds something like this: "Mary and Joe sitting in a tree, K-I-S-S-I-N-G, first comes love, then comes marriage, then comes baby in a baby carriage!" Kissing u...

01/17/2014

8424 Pena Blanca Tucson AZ Home For Sale Under Contract

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KGC Properties LLC is happy to say, 8242 E Pena Blanca Drive Tucson AZ, went from list to under contract in 20 days. This "Garage With A Detached Home" is a 3 bedroom/2 bath is nicely updated with tile flooring, newer berber carpet, dual pane windows, hickory oak kitchen cabinets, updated master ...

01/15/2014

Buying A Home Built In 1953? You’re Probably Going To Get A Home That Was Built In 1953.

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I have a 1965 Ford truck. It's a “beast” compared to my practically “drive it self Lexus”. I love both – they do what they are suppose to do, they both need gas, the windows open and close, etc. Well, most of the time! One just needs more “nurturing” than the other! Many of us have probably s...

01/15/2014

5 Things To Know About Oro Valley Tucson.

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Oro Valley, is a town located 6 miles north of Tucson in Pima County and about 110 miles southeast of Phoenix, making it a very desirable location for high tech firms as well as second home residents needing easy access to and from a major city. Oro Valley has bee on the list of "100 Best Places...

01/14/2014

What Type Of Rental Home Should I Buy?

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"What will my house rent for?" #1 question a property manager is asked. #1 answer to that question? "It depends on the type of house, location and condition." If you are an investor looking for to increase your rental portfolio - it is a good idea to study more than the numbers on your goal spr...

01/12/2014