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Archive for November, 2007

Starr Pass Golf Resort

November 14th, 2007 categories: Tucson Golf Resorts

Nestled in the Tucson Mountains amongst Tucson’s Starr Pass luxury community just a few miles and five minutes from downtown Tucson is one of Tucson’s great Golf Resorts. When you check in to the Starr Pass Resort you will be amazed by the beauty of the Sonoran Desert and the views across the valley. The JW Marriott is the latest addition to Starr Pass, with specials for everyone. Amenities at the resort include a world class spa, hiking, biking, swimming, rising starr kids club, golf, and tennis.

As you leisurely stroll through the resort stop and get you favorite Starbuck’s refreshment. Play golf on one of the best mountain courses in Tucson. Reserve dinner at a premier restaurant the Catalina Steakhouse. Receive expert treatment at the Hashani Spa. The JW Marriott resort will leave you yearning to come back for more. Forget those cold winter days and visit Tucson for a warm relaxing retreat. Interested in Tucson real estate to make Tucson your home away from home, I will personally accommodate you. Specializing in golf communities throughout Tucson.

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October Home Sales 2007 - Tucson Real Estate

November 13th, 2007 categories: Tucson Real Estate

Tucson Association of Realtors October report is out.

Sales did increase over September; the official number is 790 sales. September had only only 683 reported home sales through the MLS. Buyer confidence may be showing signs of being on the rebound. I know I am seeing a little more buyer activity lately. Sales for the winter, if you can call 82 degree day’s winter. The cold weather is taking its time arriving; no complaints here.

Pending sales waiting to close for the month October were 993. Not great, but, not bad for the slower months of the season.

Average home price decreased from September by $16,774 to $262,251. The Median price dropped by $5,000 for the second month in a row to $210,000.

What was interesting in the MLS official report was the comparisons for homes coming off and going on the market. Expired listings compared to relisting of homes remained fairly steady with previous months with 655 and 266 respectively. The number of permanent withdrawals increased to 1,080. New listings for the month of October decreased slightly to 2,399 from the 2,497 seen in September. A decease in inventory would be a great benefit to aiding the housing market of Tucson.

The Northwest and Central parts of Tucson continue to hold onto their higher number of sales as compared to other areas. Nothing new there. The southwest came in third for areas with highest sales. Compared to September, October was definitely a better month for sales, pricing, and signs of buyer confidence potentially returning. Not a spectacular month, but, a step in the right direction.

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Happy Veterans Day

November 11th, 2007 categories: Just Because

America Flag To all those who have served our great nation. Thank you.

Frances Scott Key said it best in 1814 when he wrote the Star Spangled Banner lyrics:

Oh, say can you see by the dawn’s early light
What so proudly we hailed at the twilight’s last gleaming?
Whose broad stripes and bright stars thru the perilous fight,
O’er the ramparts we watched were so gallantly streaming?
And the rocket’s red glare, the bombs bursting in air,
Gave proof through the night that our flag was still there.
Oh, say does that star-spangled banner yet wave
O’er the land of the free and the home of the brave?

On the shore, dimly seen through the mists of the deep,
Where the foe’s haughty host in dread silence reposes,
What is that which the breeze, o’er the towering steep,
As it fitfully blows, half conceals, half discloses?
Now it catches the gleam of the morning’s first beam,
In full glory reflected now shines in the stream:
‘Tis the star-spangled banner! Oh long may it wave
O’er the land of the free and the home of the brave!

And where is that band who so vauntingly swore
That the havoc of war and the battle’s confusion,
A home and a country should leave us no more!
Their blood has washed out their foul footsteps’ pollution.
No refuge could save the hireling and slave
From the terror of flight, or the gloom of the grave:
And the star-spangled banner in triumph doth wave
O’er the land of the free and the home of the brave!

Oh! thus be it ever, when freemen shall stand
Between their loved home and the war’s desolation!
Blest with victory and peace, may the heav’n rescued land
Praise the Power that hath made and preserved us a nation.
Then conquer we must, when our cause it is just,
And this be our motto: “In God is our trust.”
And the star-spangled banner in triumph shall wave
O’er the land of the free and the home of the brave!

Let us not forget the sacrifice our Veterans have made for us. Without them we would not have the land of the free and home of the brave.

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Happy Belated Birthday USMC

November 11th, 2007 categories: Just Because

Once the Marine Corps gets in your blood it never leaves.

For all Marines, God be with you and keep you safe. Thank you for your contribution and sacrifice for our great nation.

Happy belated birthday to all former and current Marines. Semper Fi.

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One Great Golf Tournament

November 10th, 2007 categories: Tucson Golf Events

If you missed the TAR (Tucson Association of Realtors) Golf Tournament to benefit Habitat for Humanity Tucson, you missed a great tournament. I had the fortune to play the round with Cyd Bradford (my preferred Escrow Officer), Jack Moran (my Title Account Manager), and Jim Kenny (El Conquistador Mortgage). I hadn’t seen Jim in nearly five years. It was great to see him again and spend the afternoon with him. I have to say, I do like his golf cart. Thank you Fidelity National Title Insurance Company.

When I pulled into the parking lot 45 minutes before the tournament I had to park in the overflow area. All eighteen holes were doubled up with A and B groups. The group before us started out slow. I just knew this was going to be a long day.

About halfway through the tournament I turned to Jack and asked, “Have you noticed, nobody holding us up in front, and nobody pushing us from behind.” Of all the tournaments I played in, this was the smoothest flow of play for golfers. From the time we teed up at our first tee to the time we picked up the last ball at the last hole, we had zero delays, with no pressure behind us.

The fairways and greens of the El Con Quistador Canada course were in great shape. Ready for Winter players. The greens proved true for Tucson, if in doubt the ball will roll, turn or favor the direction of downtown. Like a magnet pulling a steel marble. Jim and I had our Sky Caddies ready for those questionable distances. I found every foul shot I could muster to get them out of my system. Jack nailed some great distance on his drives. Sometimes to the desert. Cyd did great for having played only playing for six months. She and her husband Dave are truly addicted. Playing every weekend, sometimes twice. Jim’s membership and knowledge of the course was a benefit. When he said to lay up, he meant it. It felt good to keep up with him on some drives. Jim’s a good golfer. He contributed more than his fair share to the team.

It was fun, relaxing and with a great group of golfers. I had to leave early to meet a client to write a contract. Cyd and Jack didn’t mind, since we will be opening escrow with Cyd. We’ll have to wait for their comments about the dinner. Maybe next year I’ll be able to hang around for the dinner. Thanks Jack, Thanks Cyd, Thanks Jim, I had a great time. If you missed this year’s event, make sure you show up for next years.

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