Rancho Marana & Gladden Farms Multiple Open House Weekend February 23 It's a BIG BIG weekend in Marana on February 23-24.  No...not the Golf...the Open Houses!!  :) Take a trip through this nearby community BEFORE watching the pros! Take the Tangerine Road exit from Interstate 10 heading towards Phoenix from Tucson, and travel west about 5 minutes.  You'll see the sign to no less than 8 home listings, all conveniently open from 12:00 to 4 p.m. My listing is just a bit further on Tangering Farms Road, turning left into Rancho Marana and the Meritage builders GREEN homes.  Come see me at 12941 Fox Hollow Drive for your own affordable, money-saving GREEN home with reduced price of $154,900.  I'll be holding it open on Sunday, 12-3:30 p.m.       $190,000 MLS# 21331886 11644 W. Emmer Drive F... 02/20/2014

What are the Most Expensive Listings in Marana?   Have you wondered what a home is worth? Or, if there are expensive homes in Marana, Az?  I was curious; because that is just me.  Even when we are on vacation I will wonder how much homes are in a certain area; drives my family crazy.  So for all of you curious lookers here is a list of the most expensive home listings in Marana. Enjoy looking.    With Dove Mountain being built, Luxury resorts and golf courses can be found in Northwest Tucson, along with some of the most expensive homes in the area, including multi-million dollar estates.   Another great way to find out what homes are worth is to visit my blog on mobile apps and get your mobile app.  Now you have listings prices and pictures in the palm of your hand and will never have t... 02/18/2014

Benefits of an Open House Thinking for selling your home?   Have you decided to sell your home and wondering if you should have an open house?  Here are just five reasons that an open house might result in a sale: Brings buyers to your home. Open houses bring in potential buyers who would otherwise might not see your home. They will help bring in visitors to your home beyond just a listing. Your friends and family can mention the event to anyone they know who might be interested in taking a look at your home. Neighbors who drop by might just be taking a look for someone they might know who wants to move into your neighborhood.  You can set the scene – your way. When  home buyers stop by your home for a  showing, they often do it with little notice, which is why it can be stressful keepi... 02/17/2014

Living and Raising a family in Marana Az. There are many reasons why I love living in Marana, Az; but here are a few reasons that are near and dear to my heart: great community, generous amount for outdoor actives, and proximity to Tucson.   Great Community: My family has lived in Marana for over 13 years and it still amazes me on the amount of pride the community members take in our neighborhoods.  I can go out to my back yard and hear the young children playing in the park or take a walk around and see many neighbors out talking to each other or even helping each other out. I have pardoned many of the business here and I am always pleased to hear that many of the owners live in the area.  Driving into many of the Marana neighborhoods you will see clean play areas, picked up yards and ... 02/17/2014

Real Estate Market Information for 85658 Real estate market data for 85658 in Tucson, AZ provided by Christina Swanson of Keller Williams Southern Arizona.   85658 Home Prices   We have seen the listing prices decresse over the past few months in the Tucson Area of 85658. We are starting to see an increase in listings this month. The average home prices in 85658 is $299,950. If you are considering buying a home you can still find deals on a house in Tucson Az, 85658 but having a good real estate agent who understands the market is a must.  Don’t wait on the sidelines for too long, many of our listings are starting to sell within a few days of hitting the market. To make sure you don't overpay for your home, you'll want to have an agent that does a through market analysis of the Marana h... 02/17/2014

San Lucas Offers Buyers Newer Homes at Affordable Prices San Lucas is a master planned community that is just off I-10 going north on I-10 out of Tucson and Marana.  Richmond American, DR Horton and Lennar have been busy building here the past 7 years! In  a quarterly analysis of the are, looking at new construction AND resale, there are 44 homes either active, under contract, or closed since the end of October. Of those, 29 involved new construction. This is definitely a community where new construction is booming!! For the purpose of this report, I'm only going to look at the 15 resale properties. 8 are short sale1 is foreclosed upon, or REO This community and comparables may be influenced by the amount of distressed sales.  Call me for an in-depth analysis if you are thinking of list... 02/02/2014

Skyranch Versatility in Marana, AZ Requires Personalized CMA SkyRanch is a gated community located just south of Tangerine Road between Thornydale and Twin Peaks/Dove Mountain Blvd. It's located in a natural desert area set aside as a "preserve". Some of the lots have views of the Tortolita Mountains, others have stunning backdrops involving the Catalinas. Homes in this area have a wide range of sizes and prices.  SkyRanch is part of the Marana Unified School District, with residents attending Ironwood Elementary School, Tortolita Middle School, and Mountain View High School. Here's an analyzation of the Skyranch in Marana Real Estate Market for the past three months.  In looking at new construction AND resale, there are 24 homes either active, under contract, or closed since the end of... 01/31/2014

Tangerine Crossing Growing with New Construction Tangering Crossing is a newer community, growing rapidly, located up near Thornydale and Tangering Roads in Marana, AZ. In looking at new construction AND resale, there are 35 homes either active, under contract, or closed since the end of October. Of those, 23 involved new construction. This is definitely a community where new construction is booming!! In looking at the 12 resale properties. 1 is a short sale1 is foreclosed upon, or REO Only 2 homes have closed in the past three months that were not new construction, selling at $26,000 and $359,000. $118.29 per square foot and $128.21 respectively.  Views really influence the pricing in this particular area. There are currently four homes for sale in San Lucas, Marana, AZ priced from $29... 01/31/2014

Gladden Farms Marana Homes for Sale Hits Holiday Slump Good news for homebuyers, not-so-heartening for those homes listed already in the Gladden Farms, Rancho Marana neighborhoods of Marana, AZ. Sellers often get frustrated when comps and history seems to be optimistic and moving forward, and then the market hits a stall.  According to TARMLS reports here in the Tucson area...almost ALL areas slowed during November and December.  And, in all talks, classes, and reports I've read regarding 2014, everything sounds pretty optimtic for this new year. Optimism and positive thinking are great, but I've found home-sellers still want to know what's going on. Here's a look back over the past three months, October 2013 through January 2014, in Gladden Farms, Marana, AZ. In looking at new construc... 01/29/2014

Doodads and Doohickeys -- Winterfest 2014 in Marana, AZ There's a great public event coming up this weekend, Winterfest 2014 in Marana, AZ which will help raise awareness and funds for the Marana Community Food Bank. Part of the festivities include repeat runner, Dan Heston, who runs for 12 continuous hours (maybe a five minute break each hour) and over 60 miles.  It's really exciting and Dan crosses the final finish line at 3 pm. In addition, there will be a car show, music, food, fun, and a vendor fair. Which brings me back to the doodads and doohickeys. I was sending out a reminder email to my fellow Long Realty Agents to remember to bring their doodads if they wished to pass anything out to the public.  That got me thinking..."Where in the heck did that term come from?" After a shor... 01/23/2014

Homes for Sale in Dove Mountain, Marana, Az.   Dove mountain is a master planned with an emphasis on low disturbance to the natural habitat. Dove Mountain is a community that has respect for the natural habitats. The views in Dove Mountain are spectacular and seem to go on forever. Dove Mountain has dedicated nearly 9 miles of open space.  More than 10 miles of Dove Mountain's boundary are against either formal preserves or Arizona State Trust owned mountains. The Tortolita Mountain Park borders Dove Mountain offerins 3,000 acres for hiking, camping, horseback riding. The 2,400 acre Tortolita Preserve frames Dove Mountain.   Golfing at Dove Mountain: Dove Mountain has three golf clubs boasting a total of 81 holes: The Golf Club at Dove Mountain, The Gallery Golf & Sports Club, and The H... 01/22/2014

Marana Chamber Welcomes Mama's Hawaiian Bar-b-Cue! Marana Things to Do We were pleased to welcome Mama's Hawaiian Bar-B-Cue to our Marana Chamber of Commerce recently, and celebrated with a ribbon cutting.  Talk about a versatile menu! Our menu.  Mama's menu features traditional Hawaiian Plate Lunches, Homemade desserts and a daily special with island flair. Mama's serves the full menu seven days a week. I have to say the Pineapple Upside Down Cake tasted like something a Great Fantastic Home cook made for them.  Down home flavor!  (I should know...I tried three pieces...)  Well, they were just a square inch...but, mmmmm. What's nice is, you can really eat light and healthy here.  (If you skip those three pieces of upside down cake, that is) Fish, chicken, pork, spam...a very versatile... 01/20/2014

Homes Near Desert Winds Elementary School in Tucson AZ (Marana School District)  Desert Winds Elementary, 12675 W Rudasill Rd, Tucson, AZ 85743 Find all for sale Homes Near Desert Winds Elementary School in Tucson AZ.  Our for sale property information is a direct feed from Tucson MLS and is updated several times daily.  Homes Desert Winds Elementary School in Tucson AZ are located north of Tucson in a rural setting. Bring your horses and tows.  Many owners enjoy the peace of rural living. What better than spending your days and nights in the surroundings of the Sonoran Desert. Plenty of mountain views and trails for you to hike. mountain trails, freeway access, shopping, and dining. You can live in a home or manufactured home with acreage.   You will love coming home to the Homes Near... 01/17/2014

   Search for homes Near Estes Elementary School in Tucson AZ (Marana School District)  Estes Elementary School, 11279 W. Grier Road, Suite 100; Marana, AZ  85653 Find all for sale Homes Estes Elementary School in Tucson AZ.  Our for sale property information is a direct feed from Tucson MLS and is updated several times daily.  Homes Near Estes School in Tucson AZ you have access to schools, parks, freeway access,hospitals, shopping, and dining.  You will love coming home to the Homes Near Estes Elementary School in Tucson AZ every day! You have the comforts of living outside the city. To find out what your Home Near Estes Elementary School in Tucson AZ is worth, fill out this simple form. Awesome Schools To get local school scores and more information about the High School and Middle S... 01/16/2014

 Search for homes Near Thornydale Elementary School in Tucson AZ (Marana School District)  Thornydale Elementary School, 7651 N. Oldfather Tucson, AZ 85741 Find all for sale Homes Thornydale Elementary School in Tucson AZ.  Our for sale property information is a direct feed from Tucson MLS and is updated several times daily.  Homes Near Thornydale School in Tucson AZ have easy access to schools, parks, freeway access,hospitals, shopping, and dining.  You will love coming home to the Homes Near Thornydale Elementary School in Tucson AZ every day! To find out what your Home Near Thornydale Elementary School in Tucson AZ is worth, fill out this simple form. Awesome Schools To get local school scores and more information about the High School and Middle School serving the Thornydale Elemen... 01/15/2014

 Search for homes Near Ironwood Elementary School in Tucson AZ (Marana School District)  Butterfield Elementary School, 3400 W Massingale Rd, Tucson, AZ 85741 Find all for sale Homes Ironwood Elementary School in Tucson AZ.  Our for sale property information is a direct feed from Tucson MLS and is updated several times daily.  Homes Near Ironwood School in Tucson AZ have easy access to schools, parks, freeway access,hospitals, shopping, and dining.  You will love coming home to the Homes Near Ironwood Elementary School in Tucson AZ every day! To find out what your Home Near Ironwood Elementary School in Tucson AZ is worth, fill out this simple form. Awesome Schools To get local school scores and more information about the High School and Middle School serving the Ironwood Elementary Sc... 01/14/2014

How To Get Top-Dollar Prices in Selling Your Gladden Farms Home Gladden Farms is a master-planned community with the bulk of its homes being built in 2004, 2005.  New construction slowed considerably during the recession, and is now picking up quite quickly in the Marana, AZ subdivision. Folks tend to think that their home is the most special of all homes for sale in Marana when it comes to selling.  It's just human nature.  Your upgrades were the most sought after, the best quality, and so forth.  Of course, my job as a real estate professional is to help you get the most you can for your property. There is the little thing of the appraisal, however!  No matter what a buyer and seller may come to terms over, there's the financier backing the market value of the home.  In order to get a... 01/13/2014

 Search for homes Near Degrazia Elementary School in Tucson AZ (Marana School District)  Degrazia Elementary School, 5051 W Overton Rd, Tucson, AZ 85742 Find all for sale Homes Degrazia Elementary School in Tucson AZ.  Our for sale property information is a direct feed from Tucson MLS and is updated several times daily.  Homes Near Degrazia School in Tucson AZ have easy access to schools, parks, mountain trails, freeway access,hospitals, downtown, shopping, and dining.  You will love coming home to the Homes Near Degrazia Elementary School in Tucson AZ every day! To find out what your Home Near Degrazia Elementary School in Tucson AZ is worth, fill out this simple form. Awesome Schools To get local school scores and more information about the High School and Middle School serving the D... 01/10/2014

Homes Near Marana High School in Tucson AZ (Marana School District)  Marana High School, 12000 W Emigh Rd, Tucson, AZ 85743 Find all for sale Homes Near Marana High School in Tucson AZ.  Our for sale property information is a direct feed from Tucson MLS and is updated several times daily.  Homes Marana High School in Tucson AZ have easy access to schools, parks, mountain trails, freeway access, shopping, and dining. You can live in a home with acerage or in a planned community, it is your choice.   You will love coming home to the Homes Near Marana High School in Tucson AZ every day! To find out what your Home Near Marana High School in Tucson AZ is worth, fill out this simple form. Awesome Schools To get local school scores and more information about the schools serving the Marana Hig... 01/09/2014

Homes Near Quail Run Elementary School in Tucson AZ (Marana School District)  Quail Run Elementary School, 4600 W Cortaro Farms Rd, Tucson, AZ 85742 Find all for sale Homes Near Quail Run Elementary School in Tucson AZ.  Our for sale property information is a direct feed from Tucson MLS and is updated several times daily.  Homes Near Quail Run School in Tucson AZ have easy access to schools, parks, mountain trails, freeway access,hospitals, downtown, shopping, and dining.  You will love coming home to the Homes Near Quail Run Elementary School in Tucson AZ every day! To find out what your Home Near Quail Run Elementary School in Tucson AZ is worth, fill out this simple form. Awesome Schools To get local school scores and more information about the High School and Middle School serving ... 01/07/2014