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# 16 The Lights of Tucson

One of the things I like to do for new clients, especially coming from other cities, is take them to see the lights of Tucson.

From Campbell and Sunrise/Skyline (La Encantada Mall is there) go North on Campbell to the end and make the circle (don't go through the guard gate).

As you come around the circle you can see almost all of Tucson, from mountain range to mountain range.  The glittering lights are beautiful.

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Thursday, August 19, 2010

Free TV?

I just added an article called "Cutting the Cable Ties".  Yes, you can live with out cable.  And save a lot of money.  And find a lot of fun things to do.  The article is in the Green Living section of this website, along with a lot of other cool articles you might be interested in. 

Also, Check out the cool "things to do" on the same page.  It's a skydiving adventure without jumping out of a perfectly good plane.  It's called SkyVenture and it's near Tucson.  Let me know if you go, I would like to hear about the experience.  It is on my list of things to do.

Green Realtor Tucson Ecobroker Tierra Antigua RealtyHave a great day,
Tony Ray Cool

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Monday, July 12, 2010

Update on Tucson Real Estate Sales

tucson real estate homes  Realtor ecobroker green According to the Tucson Association of Realtors:  Year to date, we have sold 98.08% more homes, or 3,114 more homes than in 2009.

Go Tucson!
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reat day,
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Wednesday, June 30, 2010

Central Adobe Not Available to Public Yet

Tucson Real Estate:

Featured in Tucson Home Magazine, an extremely charming, central adobe home will be listed next week for $210,000. It is not available to the public yet. If you know of someone who fits this home, have them call me and I can arrange for them to see it before. I will post photos soon.

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Have a great day,
Tony Ray Cool


 

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Thursday, June 24, 2010

Tucson Real Estate Market Doing Well?
Tucson Real Estate Market:
Some folksTucson Real Estate Green Realtor Ecobroker NARgreen Real Estate were concerned that the housing market would have problems once the tax credit came to a halt on April 30th, 2010. Not Tucson, There were 1,181 closings in May 2010, that is a 21% increase over May of 2009. Months of Inventory (MOI) was below  six! MOI was 5.8, down from 7.0 in ...May 2009. A six month inventory usually indicates a stable market.

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Monday, April 26, 2010

Save $$$ and Lots of Water - HydroRight - I Love this Product

It started oHydroRight_EcoBroker_Realtor_Tucson_greenne night about three in the morning.  I'm sound asleep and the toilet flushes.  How does that happen?  A ghost?  Is my bathroom haunted?

Ironically, it's known as ghost flushing.  It occurs when your toilet has a stopper that doesn't seal right.  As the days followed, the toilet got worse, I could hear the water draining throughout the day. Then, another ghost flushing occured!

So, off to Ace Hardware and the discovery of HydroRight.  See the 2 min video and Read More...

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Tuesday, April 20, 2010

Lofts for Rent

There are two new really nice rentals available at the ice House Lofts. See photos and infoTucson Lofts for Rent Ice House Lofts Loft at SeeTucsonLofts.com 

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Friday, March 26, 2010

Tucson Real Estate is Coming Back

Tucson Real Estate housing tax credit

For February, Tucson had a 67% increase of  homes that went under contract as compared to February of 2009.  Phoenix had an 8% increase of homes that went into contract compared to February of last year.  

I think the major factors that are creating this real estate trend are the tax credit, low interest rates and medium housing prices at $150,000.

Obviously it couldn't be a better time to buy.  After April 30th the tax credit will mostly likely be gone forever. 

Soon, rates should be higher, mortgage insurance is set to increase and the contributions allowed by a seller will probably be cut in half.

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Thursday, March 11, 2010

The New Website to See
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I just finished creating a new website about Tucson lofts and condos.  It is called SeeTucsonLofts.com

This site has a lot of cool info on the lofts and other modern homes, townhomes and condos in Tucson.  Check it out and let me know what you think. 

Don't miss the videos and photos of the different loft projects, I have highlighted six of them.  Also, there are a lot of articles and press about the lofts.

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Sunday, February 14, 2010

Happy Valentines Day!

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Monday, January 25, 2010

Sellers Help Pay Buyers Mortgage for Two Years

New Program in 2010 for Buyers: 
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Easy Start Program allows seller to help pay your mortgage for the first two years and/or closing costs.  Very few people know of this program yet.  
 
It is great way for first time buyers to ease into a new mortgage and still take advantage of the tax credit if you are eligible. 
 
For buyers who own a home, this is a great program to help you purchase a bigger home and take advantage of the tax credit if you are eligible. 
 
Contact me by cell, email or use the form on the buyers page. 
 
Buyers must qualify for a home mortgage.
 
 

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EcoBroker_Logo_Green_Realtor_Tucson_Real_Estate_Photo.jpgEcoBroker: EcoBroker is an education and certification program for real estate professionals who care about the environment and want to promote energy-efficient and "green" features in homes and buildings.  As your Tucson EcoBroker, I can help you identify homes with green features, market the green features of a home and help you make any home more green.

Environmental: This page has links to articles about environmental issues that can affect your home or buying real estate in Tucson.  Indoor air quality, radon, asbestos, mold are some of the topics I will cover.

Green Homes: This section has information about green building issues for new homes or the home you already own.  Solar, rainwater harvesting, recycled products, insulation, remodeling and many more ideas are to come.

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Home News:  News and information, fun and serious, about real estate and home.  This page is constantly changing, so check in often.

Lofts / Condos: Some of my favorite green projects are the stylish lofts around Tucson. The Ice Houseice house lofts tucson condos real estate, Indigo Modern and Barrio Metalica are some of the ones I think you must see to compare. There are also some great condo projects, and apartments that have been converted into condominiums, if that’s more appealing to you.

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