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Marana, AZ Real Estate News

By Cara Marcelle Mancuso, Call a Marana neighbor, I'm THERE!
(Golden Girls with SW Desert Homes)
Moving to Tucson area? Homes for Sale in Marana, AZ Are you moving to Tucson area? Great Homes are for sale and have sold in Marana, AZ, in the past three months!  Marana is a lovely community adjacent to Tucson on the NW side. Find us bordering I-10 as your travel south to Tucson from Phoenix, AZ. Follow the links to discover more about some of the more well know subdivisions and communities of Marana, AZ: Continental Ranch Sunflower (An Active Adult Community) Continental Reserve Gladden Farms Rancho Marana and nearby Nicholas Homes San Lucas Dove Mountain and Tangerine Crossings! Currently, there are over 300 active homes for sale in Marana on the market.  These are single-family residences.  266 of these are under $1,000,000 and for the sake of comparables, I'll discuss those less t...
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By Cara Marcelle Mancuso, Call a Marana neighbor, I'm THERE!
(Golden Girls with SW Desert Homes)
I really, really, think this is a great, great name for a street! And it's in my community!! Looking for a wonderufl home in a beautiful neighborhood?  Do you have questions about Gladden Farms, Marana -- minutes from Tucson, AZ?  I call it my home, and I'd be happy to help you find your great, great place too!  :) Cara
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By Cara Marcelle Mancuso, Call a Marana neighbor, I'm THERE!
(Golden Girls with SW Desert Homes)
SALUTE to the VIPS! Volunteers In Police Service - Marana Yesterday I put over 100 miles on my car, driving a circle route from Marana, down I-10 to South Tucson, out Aho Way past Ryan Airport Field, and Up Sandario road in West Tucson back up to Continental Ranch in Marana.   Some of those miles are rustic, indeed, and cars passed were few and far between. In the last 2 miles of my circular route, just coming down through Continental Reserve, I heard that roaring, flopping sound associated with...a flat tire.  I was coming up to an intersection, and so I pulled over to take a look.  Front driver tire, going flat FAST.  On a side note, my car external temperature gauge was registering 113 degrees.   Simultaneously, a police officer pulled up to see why there was traffic behind me.  He "...
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By Cara Marcelle Mancuso, Call a Marana neighbor, I'm THERE!
(Golden Girls with SW Desert Homes)
Sales "Short" Owners - Outrageous Prices of Homes for Sale in Marana   I got a call today about some property and homes I haven't viewed in some time.  It's a subdivision not too far from where I live, and they started out with beautiful model homes and a few lots for sale. Unfortunately with the passing of time, the recession, the FEMA flood plain, the lack of local businesses, this area of town got hit pretty hard.  More than one builder went belly up. Meanwhile, the homes still sit, empty windows staring out through the overgrown brush and trees. I took a little walk through them today.  They are still BEAUTIFUL inside.  Lovely cabinetry, tons of shelves and storage and counters and built ins.  Window treatments, custom paint, gorgeous tile work and medallion entryways - lots and lot...
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By Cara Marcelle Mancuso, Call a Marana neighbor, I'm THERE!
(Golden Girls with SW Desert Homes)
Yup, I Reckon Cowboys Really Do Live in Tucson & Marana, AZ Cowboy Up! Rodeo Days doesn't just come once a year in February in the vicinity of Tucson, AZ.  The Marana Rodeo grounds, just 15 minutes north of Tucson along the freeway, features events on Fridays, Wednesdays, and other competitions throughout the month.  If you want to mingle with the Cowboys in Tucson, and Marana, pull out your best western shirt, your cowboy boots and your hat, and mosey on over to the grounds just off I-10 on the frontage road in Marana. This is a great place for youth enthusiasts, as the Marana Western Heritage Committee hosts a junior Rodeo January through April, on the fourth Saturday of each month.  There are equestrian events, roping, riding, barrel racing and more and prizes are even handed out!  I...
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By Cara Marcelle Mancuso, Call a Marana neighbor, I'm THERE!
(Golden Girls with SW Desert Homes)
Meet Me In Marana! If you live in Tucson, Oro Valley, Red Rock, or Marana, AZ, this might be for you! Looking for something to do in the middle of the week? Trying to shake off a nightly routine of summer re-runs? Gather up your running shoes, break out your sunglasses, bring some water, and join the neighbors at Crossroads Arizona Pavillions!  Michele Hill, community relations director from Boston's, The Gourmet Pizza Restaurant, has established the weekly event of "Meet Me At Boston's". Meet me at Boston's is a free weekly run/walk for 2.5 miles along the scenic Santa Cruz River.  It's aim is to help folks to "meet their neighbors and have a good ol' time". How cool is that?  The run/walk begain in April, and will continue through the summer.  Participation has been very strong, with ...
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By Cara Marcelle Mancuso, Call a Marana neighbor, I'm THERE!
(Golden Girls with SW Desert Homes)
Looking for a DEAL of a New Home in Continental Ranch, Marana, AZ?   Continental Ranch is a master planned community about 25 to 30 minutes from downtown Tucson, taking I-10. There are several subdivisions to choose from, including Continental Reserve and the active adult community of Sunflower.  The entire community is west of the freeway along the foothills of the Tucson Mountains and Coronado Forest. Residents enjoy many neighborhood parks, including two pools, baseball and soccer fields, and a skate park. The area is served by Marana School District. Nearby is the newer Crossroads Pavillioni retail area anchored by Kohl's and Walmart, as well as Tower Theaters and many great restaurants. Urgent care is close, as well as post office, library, and Crossroads at Silverbell Park.Most of...
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By Cara Marcelle Mancuso, Call a Marana neighbor, I'm THERE!
(Golden Girls with SW Desert Homes)
Looking for a DEAL of a Home in Gladden Farms, Marana AZ? Gladden Farms is a beautiful, growing, master-planned community. You can see photos in any of my Gladden Farms, Marana, AZ, A Pictorial Walk Along the Pathways Parts 1,2, or 3Currently, there are 11 REO/foreclosed homes on the market available, ranging in price from $132,000 for over 1500 sq. feet and three bedrooms - to a two story, 3 bedroom home for $202,500 that features over 2,700 sq. feet.Contact me if you'd like a list of available homes emailed to you today, or to set an appointment to discuss your next home purchase in Gladden Farms, Marana, AZ or surrounding community at www.SWDesertHomes.com. If you are unsure of your purchasing power, what monthly payments might be, or how to take advantage of today's low interest rat...
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By Cara Marcelle Mancuso, Call a Marana neighbor, I'm THERE!
(Golden Girls with SW Desert Homes)
  July 4 Fireworks in Tucson, Marana AZ - 4th of July! Family Fun in Marana, AZ!  When:  4th of July - 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Where:  Crossroads Park at Silverbell Park off Cortaro Road and I-10 What:  Star Spangled Spectacular Why:  Because its family fun and awesome fireworks Who:  You and your family!! Cost:  Free Here’s a list of participating business partners so far that are adding to the event! Mathnasium Games for kids Coupons for Assessments Tower Theaters Jumping Castles Outdoor concessions Boston's Pizza Outdoor dining Happy Hour all day Dinner and drink specials Free chips and salsa for all tables La Quinta Inn & Suites $55 room special Limit of 2 free ice cream sandwiches per room Discounts to Texas Roadhouse Texas Roadhouse Tented outdoor dining Fun & games for the kids includi...
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By Cara Marcelle Mancuso, Call a Marana neighbor, I'm THERE!
(Golden Girls with SW Desert Homes)
Rancho Marana - Buying a New Home in Marana, AZ Marana is located just northwest of Tucson, AZ and was established in 1881.  The name Marana comes from a Spanish word meaning “jungle” or impassable tangle” and the town was named for its overgrown stretches of dense mesquite thickets.  Marana is known for its agriculture and although Wheat and Cotton are still a major force in the town’s economy, population and new businesses fed by the nearby trains and regional airport have helped the area grow. If you are planning on buying a new home in Marana, AZ, one of the newer subdivisions of Marana is Rancho Marana.  Rancho Marana is located just west of Sandario Road, and bordered on the south by Moore Road.  A mere 2-3 minutes from Interstate 10, Marana residents have a 30 minute drive to dow...
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By Cara Marcelle Mancuso, Call a Marana neighbor, I'm THERE!
(Golden Girls with SW Desert Homes)
Continental Reserve, Marana, AZ - 3 and 4 bedroom Homes for Sale I'd like to share with you about the community of Continental Reserve.  Continental Reserve, on Tucson’s northwest (NW) side was built as an extension to Continental Ranch in 1998-2006. This area is about 20 minutes west of Oro Valley and about 25 minutes from downtown Tucson via the freeway. Continental Reserve is a lovely subdivision located in Continental Ranch on the Northwest outskirts of Tucson, in Marana.  Continental Reserve is a 598 acre master-planned community which includes a little over 1300 hundred single family, 3 and 4 bedroom homes for sale, with 200 acres of preserved, natural open space. Continental Reserve homes are served by the Marana School District, including the Coyote Trail Elementary, Marana Midd...
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By Cara Marcelle Mancuso, Call a Marana neighbor, I'm THERE!
(Golden Girls with SW Desert Homes)
  San Lucas, Marana, AZ - Country Serenity, City Convenience The subdivision of San Lucas, Marana, AZ is your quiet country home just minutes from the conveniences of city life.  San Lucas, Marana, AZ is a beautiful, master-planned community under the shadow of the Tortolita Mountains and surrounded by the Sonoran Desert.    The subdivision of San Lucas, Marana, AZ, is filled with walking trails and common areas and amenities for families, sports enthusiasts and dog lovers!  Newly opened San Lucas Park has playground areas for the little ones, restrooms, vast soccer and baseball fields, beach volleyball, basketball, picnic areas, walking trails and even a dog park. The subdivision of San Lucas, Marana, AZ is only 12 minutes north of the intersection of Cortaro Road, and I-10 and the Cro...
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By Cara Marcelle Mancuso, Call a Marana neighbor, I'm THERE!
(Golden Girls with SW Desert Homes)
  Sunflower Community - Buying a New Home in Marana, AZ Sunflower Community is nestled in the foothills of the Tucson Mountains near Saguaro National Park. This is an active adult community of 967 homes, with ten different floor models available. It is one part of the master-planned community of Continental Ranch which has been enjoying tremendous growth and progress in the past decade.  A huge community park, library, shopping complex with cinema theater are all within minutes of your home in Sunflower Community. Other Continental Ranch amenities include several large grocery stores, Urgent Care center, office buildings and restaurants.  Tucson International Airport is 30 minutes from your door.  Twin Peaks Interchange is under construction and soon freeway access will be 2 minutes awa...
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By Cara Marcelle Mancuso, Call a Marana neighbor, I'm THERE!
(Golden Girls with SW Desert Homes)
Gladden Farms, Marana, AZ - June Market Statistics - Homes for Sale   Gladden Farms, Marana, AZ  3 month window 3/15/10 - 6/13/10 102 listings on the market  37 active homes for sale in Gladden Farms, Marana, AZ (available)   8  active capa  (will accept a higher/better offer)  14 active contingent  (have offers accepted, contingent on perhaps financing, inspection, appraisal, etc)    7 pending (just waiting to close)    of the 102 homes on the market that are active to closed, 22 are or were new construction Builders in Gladden Farm, Marana, AZ:Richmond American, Pulte, Lennar, Miramonte, Hillcraft Subdivision homes were built starting in 2005, so most houses are no older than 5 years     Sizes range from 1256 to 3683 sq. feet with 6 bedrooms     Lot sizes from .13 to .28 acres Prices ...
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By Cara Marcelle Mancuso, Call a Marana neighbor, I'm THERE!
(Golden Girls with SW Desert Homes)
Gladden Farms, Marana AZ - Summer Food Donation Drive      Every so often I run across a little blurb about somebody local doing something good, and I wanted to share this story with the "world-at-large". I received my Gladden Farms, Marana, AZ, HOA May-June Newsletter on June 9th this issue (I guess it was a mail mix-up) and called the family to see about their event and make sure it was still going on.  I hope most people got their circular earlier, because there were a LOT of Gladden Farms, Marana, AZ events going on in May, and many more planned for over the summer.      I gave then a call, and confirmed that Leah and her family are running a food-collection drive May through July, and maybe longer if there's a good response, and need the involvement of the residents of Gladden Farm...
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By Cara Marcelle Mancuso, Call a Marana neighbor, I'm THERE!
(Golden Girls with SW Desert Homes)
Gladden Farms, Marana, AZ, A Pictorial Walk Along the Pathways Part 3This is my third and final installment of A Pictorial Walk Along the Pathways of Gladden Farms, Marana, AZ.  Part 1 of A Pictorial Walk Along the Pathways featured a sampling of photos covering five miles of trails that criss-cross over 35 acres of greenbelts, gardens, parks, orchards, and pathways. Part 2 of A Pictorial Walk Along the Pathways took you through the eyes of a child, photographing some of the many parks and fun things for children and families to enjoy in Gladden Farms, Marana, AZ. Part 3 will show you that living in Gladden Farms, Marana, AZ isn’t just for children.  I’m also going to briefly describe some of the community amenities within a half mile, as the crow flies.  Gladden Farms, Marana AZ is tru...
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By Cara Marcelle Mancuso, Call a Marana neighbor, I'm THERE!
(Golden Girls with SW Desert Homes)
Gladden Farms, Marana AZ - PROGRESS!!  Save the Great Horned Owl!In the recent movie, Avatar, viewers were given a very strong message about greed, progress, saving the planet, appreciation for wildlife, etc.  GREEN is a word becoming more and more "colorful" in our priorities and focus now, and rightly so.I've written in previous blogs about the beauty of Gladden Farms, Marana AZ, and that the community is up and growing again, with new construction and new subdivisions coming to life.  Walgreens has purchased land nearby and progress is full speed ahead. A little paragraph in our recent Gladden Farms, Marana AZ community association newsletter caught my eye today. Under "Important Announcements" was a little blurb entitled, "Wildlife Update".It seems that the community developer had o...
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By Cara Marcelle Mancuso, Call a Marana neighbor, I'm THERE!
(Golden Girls with SW Desert Homes)
Gladden Farms, Marana, AZ, A Pictorial Walk Along the Pathways Part 2 Walk with me again through scenic Gladden Farms, Marana, AZ.  Gladden Farms, Marana AZ is located about 20 minutes north of downtown Tucson, a few minutes drive west of I-10 and Tangerine. New construction is progressing like crazy this year, and home sale prices in the area make for affordable living. Looking for lovely, SWDesert Homes for sale? Check out Marana and Gladden Farm home prices here! Recently, I blogged about the beautiful pathways and walkways that intertwine among the master planned community of Gladden Farms, Marana, AZ.  I invited you to view my photos of the Gladden Farms Walking and Biking trails. Today, I want to take you on a pictorial walk along the pathways, showing you what a FUN place this is...
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By Cara Marcelle Mancuso, Call a Marana neighbor, I'm THERE!
(Golden Girls with SW Desert Homes)
  Gladden Farms, Marana AZ, A Pictorial Walk Along the Pathways Walk with me through scenic Gladden Farms, Marana, AZ.  Gladden Farms, Marana AZ, is located about 20 miles north of downtown Tucson, a few minutes drive west of I-10 and Tangerine Farms Road. Tangerine Farms Road connects with Tangerine Road at I-10.  (Intersection of I-10 and Tangerine) Residents and visitors enjoy a short 5 minute drive along beautifully maintained medians, spacious bike lanes, and cultivated walkways.  The entire roadway is well lit, and kept impeccably landscaped. Looking for lovely, SWDesert homes for sale? Gladden Farms, Marana AZ, is a master-planned community.  (A master-planned community is a development built according to plan specifications that includes homes, apartments, commercial buildings, ...
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By Cara Marcelle Mancuso, Call a Marana neighbor, I'm THERE!
(Golden Girls with SW Desert Homes)
'Twin Peaks Road” – NW Marana, AZ gets official name     It is always interesting to give directions to out-of-state visitors coming from one of our nearby airports in Phoenix, or the Tucson International Airport.  I would try to give them the straightest route to my last home near the intersection of Swan and Sunrise, located in the north foothills of Tucson.   “So…take the Ina exit.  After you cross Oracle, the same road becomes Skyline, and then you follow the bend in the road and it becomes Sunrise…. “ Those of us who live and work in Tucson know of many such stories regarding streets and their changing names.   Recently, according to a news story in the local newspaper, it was reported that the newest I-10 interchange and roadway will officially be named “Twin Peaks Road”.  The Twi...
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