Do you like to exercise? Healthy 2011 - Having a Partner Can Really Help! My daughter is always saying that she's a "people person" and hates to take a walk or bike ride alone. She says she is more motivated by having someone around. (That's her excuse, anyway) And of course, her parents are t
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01/31/2011
I get a lot of requests for the differences between Phoenix area and the Tucson area of Arizona. Now I've never lived in Phoenix, and it's unfair of me to compare with my own slanted tastes, but I have to admit I'm more of a fan of Tucson! What is the Difference Between Phoenix and Tucson? Here'
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01/31/2011
Contemplating a move for retirement, winter-visiting, or just relocating to a warmer climate? I Got Here As Soon As I Could! In the summer of 2009, AARP Magazine named Tucson Arizona #1 in its top ten best place to live a simple life. Criteria such as low cost of living, geographic diversity, wal
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01/29/2011
The comments on a blog post are oft-times as illuminating as any post hopes to be. Don't be a "Secret" Agent!! I received this WONDERFUL comment the other day on a post about technology today: Comment by Carla Harbert - RE/MAX Pros of Westlake, Ohio: "Unless you prefer to be a "secret" agent, it
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01/28/2011
How far have we come in the past 6 years? How far will we go in the next 6? How Important is An Online Presence? Our broker at Tierra Antigua sent out this message and link, company-wide, today. This is amazing. Technology, innovation, creativity - we must change, evolve, and INVOLVE if we want
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01/27/2011
Tucson has a lot of great yearly activities, but the Tucson Gem Show is the Grand-daddy of them all! the fun starts this weekend, January 29th. Gabby spells out all the high points in her blog post - there's so much to see -- be sure and get a two day ticket! Do you want to see a massive go
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01/27/2011
I love the English Thesaurus: "Passion: fervor, ardor, excitement, enthusiasm, zeal, delight..." Where Does Your Passion Take You? It's interesting, the many posts on political issues--sports teams--gun laws--border patrol-- talk shows--etc. etc. etc. People take a stand. Some louder than other
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01/26/2011
Tucsonan pets are waiting to be adopted: Is your Home Missing a Pet from the Humane Society Adoption Center? Beginning last November, generous local supporters sponsored Tucson's homeless dog and cat population, helping to reduce adoption costs to $50. With help from the sponsor, each pet in the
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01/25/2011
Ever feel like just taking a drive or doing a little country exploration? Here's a great one - travel west to The Ironwood Forest - Things to Do Near Tucson I took a little drive out west last week for a bit of R and R - and the Ironwood Forest - National Monument is a great place to get away fro
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01/24/2011
City of Tucson Violations - Where To Find the Answers?? My clients purchased a REO last summer, and just received a City of Tucson Notice of Violation. They are being told they have to clean the weeds and grass off the "Common area" along a pathway. There isn't an homeowner's association governi
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01/23/2011