Great Remodel

An impressive remodel in this home in the central area and it was done by a friend of ours. She is such a talented woman and I am full of admiration. She doesn't shy away from the most demanding and complicated job - her motto is "I can do it". What an inspiration!

New Construction at its Best!

Just beautiful and finished with attention to the smallest detail. The last custom home of a samll four home gated development, is offered under builder's cost.
This economic crisis really has affected all areas in our lives. There is so much talk about foreclosures, short sales etc., but this crisis has spread much further than it appears at a first glimpse. It has hurt builders, contractors, suppliers, workmen, it has penetrated to the deepest layer. When will it end? There are some signs but it will need a stronger confidence builder to balance this fragile ship - it is floating, but not very steadily, it is not sinking, but has to gather steam and energy to fight the waters and to strongly sail to its destination. We will get there, "hang on" is the best advice I can think of. I can see the light, just a little more patience and we'll be sailing smoothly again!

Just Listed:

Views - Views - Views !!!

Stunning new listing in Oro Valley - a perfect fusion of contemporary and Mediterranean architecture, breathtaking mountain views, 4,264 square feet of elegance, comfort and luxury. A truly unique home in a desirable gated community. This home offers it all - dream gourmet kitchen, high ceilings, windows galore offering mountain and city views, pool-spa-grill, 3 or 4 bedrooms, 3 1/2 baths, wine cellar, covered courtyard, water features throughout, just to mention some of the many highlights. This unique property is offered at $1,215,000. Please call me for an appointment if you are interested and maybe you know someone who would be. It is a stunning home where no luxury was spared.

Wall Street Shadow Markets

Although this was aired some time ago last year, I believe it puts some light on what's going on in the financial and real estate market. We are asking ourselves: how could this happen? With all the conflicting and confusing news we are bombarded with every day, and the hole seeming to get deeper and deeper for the financial institutions, I thought this video helps to understand the underlying problem. Does it make me feel better? I cannot say that, but I prefer to know and understand. The question still remains: How can it be fixed? Is it fixable? How long will it take? Thinking about that 94% of Americans pay their mortgages and that we really only talk about 6% of the market, it is amazing that people could take these 6% and create such a crisis. I am still looking to find more information to understand better and get a clearer picture.
In the meantime, I believe that everything is well. If you wish, check out my blog "All is Well - Life is Good", and hopefully it will make you feel better.

http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=4502673n

Housing Report "Tucson" - March 2009

Here is the Housing Report March 2009 which will give an overview of what's going on in the Tucson market. Are we at the bottom? When will it improve? No one knows at this time but as you can see, there are sales and a lot is going on which hopefully will affect the Real Estate market positively.

http://longrealtyimages.fnistools.com/images/uploads//RECos/17/ContentFiles/housingreportnewsletter.pdf?1237155431295

Wonder who "Rosey" is? She is our CEO at Long Realty Company!

REO, Short Sales and Foreclosures Specialist

Have finished my training and it was most interesting. I had done some seminars before but never in this depth. It really opened some new horizons for me and showed me opportunities which I didn't see feasible before. Now to the drawing board, more research and let's see what properties I can find. It is definitely a way to offset the traditional RE market which at this time is not as strong as we wish. Looking at it from an angle that it will help sellers to go on with their lives and buyers to find properties at interesting prices makes it appealing. It can be a win-win situation for everyone. It was a worthwhile training.

Foreclosures

A step in the right direction! This should help the struggling Real Estate market and reduce the foreclosures which so negatively influence values. Anything which brings the inventory to a more normal level has to have a positive impact. We have a long way to go, but we are getting closer to the end of the tunnel!

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/03/05/business/05housing.html?_r=1&th&emc=th