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  • Perfectly maintained home with pool Northeast Tucson
    • Perfectly maintained home offers breathtaking mountain views which are enjoyed from lush backyard with spa waterfall, sparkling pool, expansive patio with fireplace. Beautiful wood & Vega beamed ceilings, 2 cozy beehive fireplaces, soothing color palette, expansive windows, 18x18 tiled floors, open kitchen with stainless steel appliances, breakfast bar & many more special touches! All on private lot at end of cul de sac. No need to preview! For more info view website below.







    http://www.tucsonproperty4sale.com/Listings/0/110371/AZ/Tucson/9872-Veryl.aspx
  • Majestic Catalina Mountain Views from this Custom Tucson Home





    Privacy, luxury & style along with mountain & city light views enjoyed from this beautifully appointed home. Walls of glass bring outside in. Relax in outside oasis by hillside with cascading waterfall into pebble tec pool. Also, enjoy entertaining or relaxing outside under the expansive covered porches or in the spa. In the day, enjoy the views of the Catalina Mountain's and at night enjoy the sparkling city lights from almost every room. Enjoy a chefs kitchen complete with larger center garanite island, stainless steel appliances, sub-zero refrigerator, two dishwashers, warming drawer, dual ovens, large walkin pantry and rich cherry cabinets. Enjoy a movie or a game of pool in the theatre room/game room or select a bottle of wine from the wine room.great room. Beautiful natural finishes include Turkish stone floors, tavertine, slate and tumbled marble.
                                                        


    http://www.tucsonproperty4sale.com/Listings/0/94503/AZ/Tucson/7605-East-Crested-Saguaro-Pl.aspx
  • New Home Ready to Move In
    FREE! 3YRS PROP TAXES, 3YRS HOA FEES & NO CLOSING COSTS(APPROX $11K SAVINGS). Model with all the upgrades. Largest lot, privacy. Split flrpln(poss dual mstr stes). Alder cabs, ext upgraded 16x16 tile flrs, 12x12 tile in both showers & vanities, hi ceilings, gas range, enclosed front crtyrd & yd w/custom gates, views and many more features. Home inside much larger than it appears from exterior.






    http://www.tucsonproperty4sale.com/Listings/0/91663/AZ/Tucson/9454-East-Lanterra-Ct.aspx
  • View of the Catalina Mountains from this Gorgeous Home in the Northeast Foothills

    Perfectly maintained home offers breathtaking mountain views which are enjoyed from lush backyard with spa Perfectly maintained home offers breathtaking mountain views which are enjoyed from lush backyard with spa waterfall, sparkling pool, expansive patio with fireplace and the views are seen from almost every room! Beautiful wood & viga beamed ceilings, 2 cozy beehive fireplacess, soothing color palette, expansive windows, 18x18 tiled floors, open kitchen with stainless steel appliances, breakfast bar & many more special touches! All on private lot at end of cul de sac.
    waterfall,

    http://www.tucsonproperty4sale.com/Listings/0/110371/AZ/Tucson/9872-Veryl.aspx?SysID=0&ID=110371


  • Great Eastside Tucson New Home for Sale



     Model with all the upgrades. Largest lot, privacy. Split floorplan with possible dual master suites. Alder cabinets, upgraded 16x16 tile flrs, 12x12 tile in both showers & vanities, high ceilings, gas range, enclosed front crtyrd & yd w/custom gates, views and many more features. Home inside much larger than it appears from exterior.


    ://www.tucsonproperty4sale.com/Listings/0/91663/AZ/Tucson/9454-East-Lanterra-Ct.aspx
  • Tucson Home Foreclosure Update
    Good Information on the latest Foreclosure info for the Tucson area was just posted un the Ariizona Daily Star by Dale Quinn. We hope you find the information useful.


    Posted: Wednesday, March 3, 2010

    Foreclosure filings in Pima County and the Tucson area dipped slightly in February compared with last year, but they remain far higher than they were a few years ago.

    Last month there were 982 trustee-sale notices filed in Pima county, compared with 1,016 filed in February 2009. The notice tells borrowers in default that their property has been scheduled for auction. It doesn’t mean the property will definitely go into foreclosure, but it’s a sign of financial distress.

    Month-over-month trustee-sale notices increased from 863 in January.

    In February 2006, close to the peak of the Tucson housing market, there were 192 such filings.

    Meanwhile, 516 properties were sold at auction last month – sales filed with the county as trustee deeds – compared with 537 properties sold at auction in February 2009. Those numbers are roughly 10 times what they were four years ago. In February 2006, 51 properties were sold at auction, according to the Pima County Recorder’s Office.

    Anne McKechnie
    Realtor Consultant
    Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
    http://www.tucsonproperty4sale.com/

    (520)990-5268
  • Mortgage-Back bond program to end soon…
    Mortgage-Back bond program to end soon…


    The Federal Reserve’s $1.25 Trillion dollar purchase program is set to end in March. The funds in this program were used to purchase mortgage-back securities otherwise known as “Mortgage Bonds”. This program began in January 2009, and was used to lower home loan interest rates to the lowest levels in history. Unfortunately, all good things must come to an end. The experts in the mortgage industry predict rates will increase in March, 2010.

    For now, Interest rates are at record lows!

    For more information regarding financing or refinancing your current home in Tucson please contact me anytime.

    Click on the link below for my weekly financing/mortgage newsletter.

    http://www.mmgweekly.com/w/index.html?SID=c115ba9e04ab27fbbb664f932112246d


    Danny Plattner, Senior Mortgage Advisor
    Peoples Mortgage Company
    520-241-1428-cell
    http://www.dannyplattner.com/
  • Have You Heard About The Senior’s Tax Credit?
    Have You Heard About The Senior’s Tax Credit?

    If not, please read below my February newsletter: 

    "Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage February, 2010 – There has been a lot written about the First time Homebuyer Tax Credit. Other articles have focused on the Move-Up buyer. But many are still unaware that the Tax Credit also applies to people who are downsizing. Who do you know who has been in their home at least 5 years, but for whatever reason, would like a little less home? For many, the thought of moving after being on one place for many years can be overwhelming. Also overwhelming can be the care and up keep of a property that may not suit our needs as well as it did when it was first purchased. For some, it may mean moving closer to family. For others, it may mean staying in the same area, but in a new home that fits their needs a little better. For still others, it may mean freeing up some equity to supplement their retirement income. It may also mean a $6500 tax credit!  If you would like more details about the housing tax credit or a Q&A going over the most common questions, please give me a call. I’d also be happy to send it to anyone you know who might want more information. Finally, it’s good advice to always check with your tax professional whenever you are thinking about making a major decision. Taxes, eligibility and how tax credits are applied are different for all of us. There is an April 30, 2010 deadline for getting a home under contract for the Tax Credit and it must close by July 1, 2010.  So, because of the deadlines, there is an urgency to get this information out. The tax credit applies to principal residences only. Who do you know who needs this information?"

    I look forward to talking with you soon.

    Diane Raynor Aune, CRS
    Associate Broker
    Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
    520-977-0226
  • Another Reason to live in Tucson.
    What an amazing site to see and to hear. This roaring waterfall was seen off the Catalina Scenic Highway in the Santa Catalina Mountians this past Tuesday in Tucson, Arizona. Until you visit Tucson one can not imagine the vast beauty and diversity of the landscape.
    Only a 45 minute drive up Catalina Highway you will reach the snow on the top of Mount Lemmon where Ski Valley ski mountain is located and the small town of Summerhaven. Ski Valley is the Southern most ski mountian in the continental USA.

    Last week Mount Lemmon had there largest snow storm this year closing the roads for several days.
    So if you need a change of season here in the Southwest just take a day trip up the mountian. This is also a wonderful place to visit in the summer to cool down.

    So if you want to golf, hike, play tennis or do any of your favorite activities all year round Tucson is the place to have to call home in. You also can get a little skiing in, sledding or just playing in the snow if thats what your heart desires only minutes away.
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    Diane Raynor Aune, CRS
    Associate Broker
    Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
    520-977-0226
  • Offical Year End Report for 2009
    The link below is the offical statistical information from the Tucson Association of Realtors/ Multible Listing Service overview of the market for 2009.

    This information is very positive.  Home unit sales were up 10.24%.  In December Pending contracts for 2009 increased 38.56% over last December. Also, the active inventory was down 10% over last year.  Days on the market slightly went down

    These are all signs of the market moving up here in Southern Arizona.

    I'm looking forward to a positive Real Estate market in 2010!

    To see all the statistics go to this link: http://www.tucsonrealtors.org/tar-v2/2009_yearend.pdf

    Diane Raynor Aune, CRS
    Associate Broker
    Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
    520-977-0226
  • A New Decade in Real Estate
    It’s hard to believe we are beginning a new decade. On the news they stated that the proper way of saying 2010 is twenty ten.  It does not seem so far away that everyone was talking about Y2K. Well we made it through Y2K, so lets begin the new decade. Now lets see what is the outlook for real estate in 2010?


    A great thing about real estate is that there are always people who need to or want to sell their homes. Also, there are always people who want or need to buy a home.  The good news according to most economists 2010 should be a little better than 2009.

    Pricing is expected to remain fairly flat due to the challenges of foreclosures and short sales. Housing Tax Credits for first time buyer and move-up buyers will help fuel unit sales in the first part of the year.

    The question is where does this leave buyers and sellers? Since we believewe are at the bottom of the market this creates a buyers market.  A definition of a buyers market is that the market favors buyers more than sellers. However, sellers looking to re-purchase can often fair very well.  Right now there are many opportunities for buyers looking to expand their real estate holdings.  In addition, second/vacation homes are a real bargain and the tax credit will helping activity.

    Many experts believe that the commercial real estate market will continue to erode in 2010. They also believe that 2010 will be the year of the Short Sale. I’ll talk more about that in my February blog.

    Until then, please consider me your resource for real estate. If you or any friends have any real estate questions, I am here to help.

    Here's to starting an exciting new decade!

    Diane Raynor Aune, CRS
    Associate Broker
    Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
    520-977-0226

  • Tucson Real Market Report for 2010
    Reblogged from http://tucsonazhomesforsale.readiteveryday.com/?p=10030

    2010 is just a few days old and already the "real estate experts" are making predictions for the coming year nationally and in the  Tucson Arizona housing market.


    Housing calls and mortgage rate predictions run the gamut:

    •Home prices will fall in 2010

    •Home prices will rise in 2010

    •Mortgage rates will rise in 2010

    •Mortgage rates will rise by a lot in 2010

    Given how varied their outlooks, it's clear that the economists and professionals have no better view of the future than the amateurs. An expert can make an educated guess, but it's a guess nonetheless.

    Last year, Wall Streeters predicted a 25% pullback in home prices. 12 months later, we know prices didn't fall. Wall Street also predicted higher mortgage rates for 2009. That prediction was fulfilled.

    There's a lot of talk on CNBC and elsewhere about what's coming in 2010. Before you take those predictions to the bank, just remember that analysts do a much better job interpreting data from the past than projecting it into the future.

    The only thing that's certain right now is that mortgage rates are historically low, the government is giving tax credits to qualified buyers, and there's a lot of good "deals" in housing. Make the most of what's out there today because it will take 12 months for us to look back and know which predictions were right and which were wrong in the Tucson Real Estate Market and nationally.

    Until then, predictions are just opinions and guesses.

    Eddie and Anne

    Eddie and Anne McKechnie
    The Tucson Experts

    Check out http://tucsonproperty4sale.com/
  • 7939 N. Wayward Star Dr., Tucson, AZ, 85743. Powered by FloorPlanOnline
    Beautiful home which shows like a model in one of Tucson's Northwest communities. Located in Continental Reserve tucked away with only one neighbor close by. This home offers privacy, open spaces, serene backyard, uplite ceilings, bright kitchen with lots on work space, split bedrooms, formal dining, soothing neutral coolers, elegant tile, covered patio, big rooms and tons of room for entertaining.

    Virtual Tour # 54481 - 7939 N. Wayward Star Dr., Tucson, AZ, 85743. Powered by FloorPlanOnline

    If you would like to see this home or any other homes for sale in Tucson, Marana, Oro valley or Vail, AZ please call me to set up an appointment.

    Diane Raynor Aune, CRS
    Associate Broker
    Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
    520-977-0226
    rainydi@gmail.com
  • Shop Local A Great Way To Go!
    I have always been an advicate of shopping and dining locally. It is extremely rare that my husband and I eat at a chain restuarant.  Even when we travel we make it a priority to eat locally.  The pride, care and personal customer service that goes into the local businesses is what has always attacted me to them.  Plus I enjoy supporting the little guy here in Tucson, Arizona and in other communities. 

    I never realized until I read the following article that when you shop at a local store for every $100 spent, $45 remains in the state and at the chain store for every $100 spent, $13 remains in the state. WOW! Another great point that was made in the article was that the local businesses tend to hire local companies.  For example they hire the local sign maker, the local advertising company, the local designer, the local CPA & etc.  Chains have there own companies that they work with that are typically out of town and/or out state.  Both of these reasons add to many other reasons why one should shop locally.

    So next time you go shopping or eat out, please take the time and think about the local shops and restuarants and support them.. It would be a sad day if all the Mom and Pop shops were squeezed out of business.  If that happens the sense of community will deminish considerably with it.

    Click on the following link to read more about the pros of shopping locally  Shop local efforts gain steam

    Diane

    Diane Raynor Aune, CRS
    Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
    520-977-0226
  • Financial Update
    Bowl Season is upon us!!



    Arizona Wildcats vs Nebraska Cornhuskers in the Pacific Life Holiday Bowl! What an exciting time to be an Arizona fan! Hopefully the Cats will pull out the win on December 30th in San Diego. I would also like to wish everyone a happy and healthy holdiday season.

    Click on the link below for my weekly financing/mortgage newsletter.


    Interest rates are at record lows!

    For more information regarding financing or refinancing your current home please contact me anytime.

    Danny Plattner, Senior Mortgage Advisor
    Peoples Mortgage Company
    520-241-1428-cell
    http://www.dannyplattner.com/