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What Do Baby Boomers and Tucson Have In Common?

September 30th, 2007 categories: Tucson News & Events, Tucson Real Estate

Many baby boomers are looking at Tucson for retirement or for a winter home. So what makes Tucson real estate and living in Tucson better than other areas? For those moving to Tucson from larger cities like Chicago, New York City and Washington DC, the price of homes are considerably less. If moving from North Dakota, Kansas or Nebraska you may be in for a shock.

A 1,600 square foot home may cost anywhere between $160,000 to $300,000 depending on what geographical location you choose. Getting with a REALTOR® will prove helpful in determining what area will fit your needs. There are a variety of communities at your disposal. You can conduct a home search or search for a golf community to see what I mean.

Baby boomers will find adult communities, gated communities, golf communities, equestrian communities, master developments, condos, luxury homes, communities with private air fields, unsubdivided acreage, suburban communities, historical communities, and rural communities. If you like mountain views there’s the Santa Catalina, Rincon’s, Santa Rita’s, Tucson Mountains, and Tortolitas to choose from.

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Want to know where to buy southwestern furnishing for your home in Tucson?

August 23rd, 2007 categories: Tucson News & Events

Yesterday I took the day off to spend the day with my wife on her birthday. After visiting my brother-in-law and picking up her gift we decided to visit the store he told us about. Located in the shopping center at the northeast corner of Swan and Grant is Rio Grande Trading Company. I wanted to buy the doors to the entrance of the store. When I asked, they said they can have them custom made.

The pottery and wall decorations are not like what you see at the mall or most stores. If you need window accents, they have them. Like leather furniture, they have it. Like indoor fountains, they have it. Our youngest son likes to collect crosses, they have them. Need a mirror with a luxurious southwestern design, they have it. Like colorful zarapes, they have lots of them. Oh, and ladies the have foot ware and clothing as well. The staff is friendly and very accommodating.

So, the next time you are in the area of Swan and Grant, stop in and tell Gloria we said hello.

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Who Wants To Know About Tucson Firsts?

August 16th, 2007 categories: Tucson News & Events

Javalina Press published a book authored by Larry Cox titled The Book of Tucson Firsts. There are some interesting facts and historical facts for every one. Everything from the first red light district to the first official Catholic Church in Tucson. Some of what you can expect.

Air conditioning finally arrived to Tucson in 1930 at the Fox Theatre.
The earliest mission in the Tucson area was San Xavier del Bac in 1692.
The first Catholic Church in Tucson itself was in 1863.
During Easter of 1914 100 golfers tested the first nine holes of the “skin course,” Tucson Country Club.
In 1929 the first grass golf course opened in Tucson, the El Rio Country Club.
Veterans Hospital was opened in 1928.

You will find additional interesting trivia about Tucson throughout the book.

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Tubac debate! What does it have to do with Tucson?

August 12th, 2007 categories: Tucson News & Events

I read an article in the Arizona Daily Star this morning about Tubac, titled Tubac debate, stay rural or go suburban. So, my wife and I took a trip to refresh our memory. I remember my late father-in-law talking about the areas of Tubac, Tumacacari, and Arivaca. I remember the stories my wife would tell me or a romantic era in when they would travel to Arivaca, swim in the pool (now covered), row boats in the lake (now dry), and enjoy the festivities at the Cow Palace. I remember stories from a fellow worker who was a Highway Patrolman in the 1950’s chasing as he put it, “Old man Kinsley,” because, if he every caught him speeding my friend would get the biggest steak in the Cow Palace restaurant. Stories of the weekend rodeos at the Cow Palace. I remember working that area in the 1970’s after getting out of the Marine Corps, and envisioning the stories they had told me.

For those of us who live in Tucson it is nice to get away to the south and visit Tubac. A serene location densely populated with a golf course that takes you away from the traditional golf courses of Tucson and an artists dream. Most Tucsonans view Tubac as historical and with a market that has a lot of shops for pottery, artifacts, and other niceties to decorate our homes.

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Tucson Mountain Park Gains 84 Acres

August 9th, 2007 categories: Tucson News & Events

Chris Ansley, the developer of JW Marriott and the Spa at Starr Pass has dedicated another 84 acres to Tucson Mountain Park. Bringing the total to 279 acres of dedicated land. He didn’t stop there. He previously set up an impact user fee that toda holds approximately $1,000,000 to provide maintenance and funds for purchasing more land for the park.

The current developer of Starr Pass changed the density of home building in that community when he purchased it from his predecessor. Rather than trying to squeeze as many homes as possible on the land he did the reverse. He reduced the number of homes per acre, increased the value, and reduced the impact on a prestigious area. This community has everything from luxury apartments to luxury homes in a gated community. The golf course is challenging and beautiful. When visiting Tucson visit Starr Pass which is only 5 minutes from downtown Tucson. You will be glad you did.