You may have read my earlier blog posting about Cinco de Mayo celebrations here in Tucson. Within it, I promised more information about where to go, what to do, and most importantly - WHAT TO EAT, within our historic city of Tucson, AZ.Tucson metropolitan area consists of Tucson, Marana, Oro Val
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05/03/2024
Here in Tucson, we're all gearing up for Cinco de Mayo this weekend. Margaritas, great food, friends... but what exactly is Cinco de Mayo - many don't know.Cinco de Mayo is a yearly celebration held on May 5 to celebrate Mexico's victory over the Second French Empire at the Battle of Puebla in 1
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05/03/2024
Yes, I admit it.I have a lonely house.I'm not sure why - it beckons near the cul-de-sac of a lovely, gated community in Oro Valley, surrounded by views and mountains and all the things that make our area special.It's not too big - not too small. Clocking in at just over 3000 square feet, it offe
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05/01/2024
Want to save some cash around the house? Here are a few easy fixes that can keep some extra bucks in your pocket, both now and in the long run:Get Smart with a Thermostat: Invest in a programmable thermostat—it's a game-changer! You'll save big bucks by not heating or cooling an empty house. Cha
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05/01/2024
Let's talk today about the Baby Boomer generation, those folks born between 1946 and 1964. With a population of over 71 million here in the US, owning more real estate than any other generation; it's a pretty big deal in the real estate world. As they're (we) are getting older, let's talk about
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04/30/2024
I came across an article this morning regarding the benefits of living in a 55+ community. Their bullet points included:Decreased noise levelsLower property taxesAccess to amenitiesCheaper cost of livingReduced maintenance responsibilitiesEnhanced safety and securityMy mind today had to "go ther
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04/26/2024
Does this form heading look familiar?The Arizona Buyer Advisory is a document provided by the Arizona Association of Realtors (AAR) that offers guidance and information to homebuyers in Arizona. It's designed to educate buyers about various aspects of the homebuying process and to help them make
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04/20/2024
Continuing education is crucial in the real estate field for several reasons. As a designated broker for the Golden Girls with SW Desert Homes, I have a duty not only to my own clients and sphere, but to the agents that work under our banner. Every two years, I am required by the state of Arizona
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04/19/2024
"I won't be able to see you anymore...because of my obligations..." Barry White I have some background music playing while I weed through emails this morning and I was thinking about work/life balance.We were at a business luncheon yesterday when a young escrow agent was telling a story of her en
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04/18/2024
My attention was snagged by the notion of blank space today as I contemplated an early morning blog.My inbox shared thoughts by speaker Seth Godin, "Blank pages beg to be filled, and it helps to have them around."I thought of the Chinese and Japanese art of space and found these thoughts, "Zen ar
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04/17/2024
