Alex Charfen founder of Institute Of Certified Distressed Property Institute, CDPE, commented that Arizona has less than a month and half months inventory. There are investment opportunities everywhere with 12 percent cap rate. In Arizona, major lenders consider number of short sales are going through the roof and foreclosures have plummeted. Two lenders confirm the reason for the change is due to educated real estate agents. Real Estate agents are saving this market. The lenders recognized that they need educated real estate agents.

Why short sales?

• Reserve Neighborhood Values
• Preserve Property Values
• Avoid Foreclosure

The Investor Opportunity

• Capitalize On Current Market Trends
• Overcome Seasonal Sales Slow Down
• Streamline transactions
• Build Wealth

Trends 13 percent of homebuyers own more than one home which is a 30 percent increase in one year have more than one homes.

With approximately 17 percent of homebuyers owning more than one home. People that have cash recognize the opportunity. 40 percent walk in and buy with cash. All properties closing with cash include persons 65 or older buying vacation homes.

Investors Purchasing more frequently with stats showing for  2007 the average homeowner moved every 6 years.

In 2011 it was every 9 years. The average investor buys every two years. Real Estate consistantly outperforms the stock market.

More than 33 percent of Americans depend upon real estate investors to provide  homes. Real Estate appreciation from 1969 through 41 years real estate had 4 years of negative appreciation max. -.13%.

We had a bubble!!

Real Estate values have increased in the last decade despite the market turn-down.

What happens when you buy investment property?

Answer: You get an income stream.

Real Estate is an amazing investment.

Don Vallee is a Certified Investor  Agent Specialist or CIAS with Alex Charfen’s Institute.

Contact Don at 520.544.5555 or email Don.

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Exclusive Gated Community

Pusch Ridge Vistas

MLS#: 21126261

Residential Single Family Home in Oro Valley Arizona 85737

List Price $650,000

Exclusive gated community of Pusch Ridge Vistas offers exceptional views of Pusch Ridge. As you drive this upscale neighborhood of “Pusch Ridge Vistas” you will stunning Sombra semi-custom homes with Mediterranean and Santa Fe architecture. As you enter this home you are impressed by the contemporary southwestern style and ambiance with a gated courtyard, Vega beams, and pavers. The 8 foot solid wood front door shows of the craftsmanship and design found through out this stunning home.  A great room concept with fireplace features window walls with electronic solar panels, Vega poles, voluminous wood ceilings, and textured colored concrete floors. This 4 bedroom, Den has over 3,450 square feet of open living and offers a private split bedroom plan with a luxurious master suite. Great room with custom hickory wood entertainment center.

Entertaining made easy with a formal dining room, huge kitchen open to the great room and features additional dining. A host of upgrades include three fireplaces, designer light fixtures, surround sound, designer paint, french doors lead to covered patio,. Gourmet kitchen with granite slab with glass tile as accent, stainless steel appliance, breakfast bar, 42 inch hickory cabinets with crown molding, and pantry.

Romantic master suite and luxurious bath features include sitting area with fireplace, slate tile in all three bathrooms, executive height vanities, his/hers closets and vanities. STUNNING!

Resort style backyard with grass, stacked stone fireplace, and wrought iron fence to maximize the city lights and sunset views.

10979 N. Pusch Ridge View Floorplan

Call For A Private Showing! 520-544-5555 Ask For Don or Kathy Vallee “Certified Luxury Home Specialist, CLHMS” with the Luxury Home Institute (Guild).

RE/MAX Luxury Home Collection marketed by Don and Kathy Vallee, Tucson’s Top RE/MAX Luxury Home Specialists serving Tucson and Oro Valley Arizona for over 11 years. Kathy Vallee with RE/MAX Excalibur Realty has earned the prestigious Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist designation in recognition of her experience, knowledge and expertise in the luxury home market. “Kathy Vallee is an example of a real estate professional who has worked to develop market knowledge and the special skills and competencies necessary to provide exceptional service in the fine homes and estate marketplace,” said Institute Founder Laurie Moore-Moore, upon announcing Vallee’s designation. “Affluent buyers and sellers can turn to sales professionals who have this designation and be confident that they have special expertise and experience in the luxury home marketplace.”

“I am committed to providing outstanding service to my clients, “said Vallee “the Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist designation is evidence of my ability to meet the needs of affluent buyers and sellers. My membership in The Institute for Luxury Home Marketing also provides me with marketing tools and networking capabilities that benefit my clients.”

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Why doesn’t the media report accurate data…?

you can make any market look sickly…

The Tucson Market Shows Positive Market Indicators…

Here are the August 2011 Housing Market reports.

Tucson homes and land or the number of active inventory for the month of July was 5,518, a 17% decrease from the same time last year! We had a whopping 1,102 properties that sold in July which was 39% above the same time last year!!!

We had decreased in the number of months supply of inventory to 5, DOWN  from 8.4 in July 2010. Median price of sold homes was $127,000 for the month of July 2011, down 15% from July 2010. The Tucson Market had 1,381 new properties under contract in July 2011, up 48% from July 2010

Months of Inventory (MOI) is a good indicator of market health, taking into account both current inventory and sales rates. As a rule of thumb, a market is considered “balanced” when Months of Inventory is around 6.
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News Release

For Release on May 30 ,2011

Local Real Estate Professional Recognized for Million-Dollar Successes

Kathy Vallee Earns Membership in Prestigious Million Dollar Guild

Tucson, May 30, 2011 – Kathy Vallee, of RE/MAX Excalibur Realty, has been recognized by the prestigious Institute for Luxury Home Marketing for her recent performance in the million-dollar and above luxury home market within Tucson.

“Real Estate professionals who have earned admittance to The Institute’s Million Dollar Guild not only have specific upper-tier market knowledge, but they also understand the unique needs of affluent buyers and sellers and recognize the importance of being discreet,” said Institute President Laurie Moore-Moore. “Whether you’re buying or selling a multi-million dollar property, you can depend upon The Institute’s Million Dollar Guild members to have the competencies necessary to help you meet your objectives.”

“To have this recognition of my accomplishments in serving Tucson is an honor,” said Vallee. “It has strengthened my commitment to the community and its residents.”

Members of the Million Dollar Guild are Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialists (CLHMS) who have documented their success in assisting affluent buyers and sellers with million-dollar properties. The recognition is awarded by the Institute for Luxury Home Marketing which trains real estate agents in the luxury home market and awards international designations to those who meet stringent performance standards.
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Kathy Vallee has been in the local real estate market since 2001 and specializes in the Tucson Luxury Home market.

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3 bedroom Home  horse property for sale in Northeast Tucson, located in a desirable subdivision “Tres Lomas” near Tanque Verde and Bear Canyon. This traditional ranch style home built with slump block (well insulated) has been lovingly upgraded with a ton of modern updates. As you enter the property you are greeted by the mature landscape, trees, grassy area, and spaciousness. Ha!

The owners have repainted this stylish horse property and replaced old interior doors with NEW to include dual pane windows. Notice the custom tile  and hard-wood floors throughout this gorgeous home. This 3 bedroom, 1 3/4 bath ranch style home is open and  spacious with a family room, cast iron fireplace, formal dining off the kitchen, huge media room, and central air conditioning and evaporative cooling.

Cook’s will delight in the open kitchen with oak cabinets, tile counter tops, large breakfast bar and eat-in area, large pantry, and a real laundry room! The master suite has a private and easy access to the back patio, executive height vanities, walk-in shower, and roomy.

It is hard to find a single level 3 bedroom home with one acre lot boasting amazing views of the Catalina Mountains from the extended covered patio and sparkling pool. For added security a block wall surrounds the entire yard. Any hobbyist will enjoy have the space to spread out in the oversize 3 car  garage (30×40) with workshop and evaporative cooling system.

No homeowner’s association in Tres Lomas community.

Tres Lomas is a small subdivision located in Northeast Tucson, a rural but diverse area with stunning natural desert landscape, majestic saguaros, and wild life. Northeast Tucson is very popular for hiking, biking, and trail riding. The Tucson Equestrian  enter is nearby and offers training, equine hydrotherapy, services, horsemanship classes, and arena.

Giddy up…Horses are allowed in this community but there are no horse facilities on this property.

The small ranch is connected to city water and sewer (no septic).

9112 E. Indian Canyon Road Tucson AZ 85749

Tanque Verde to Bear Canyon North, East on Indian Canyon Rd. to 1st cul-de-sac on Right.

School District: Tucson Unified School Disctrict

Elementary: Collier       Middle School: Magee      High School: Sabino

Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA

MLS# 21112464

See all photos and virtual tour for 9112 E. Indian Canyon Road

Call Don or Kathy Vallee to schedule your private tour of this wonderful 3 bedroom Home Horse Property!

Dial 520-544-5555

kathy@kathyvallee.com

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I was able to volunteer my time and labor once a month at a local Tucson dry-pack cannery and distribution center.  The focus for the cannery is to provide food for the needy, assist with emergency preparedness, and supply basic essentials for natural disaster victims. This food cannery is a big proponent  for humanitarian efforts throughout the world.  The cannery supplies the product, anything from flour and sugar to dried beans and peas to soup mixes and powdered milk. My assignment varied each month from tapping the product, filling the cans,  and learning how to run the machine to seal the product.

I am so excited to be a part of this volunteer organization and plan on continuing my community service project for the next few months.

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Oro Valley, AZ

12545 N. Lantern Way Rancho Vistoso Neighborhood 7

MLS #21000776

Just listed by Don and Kathy Vallee-RE/MAX Excalibur-Tucson, AZ

Spacious contemporary 4 bedroom, 3 bath, with 3 car garage in very desirable Oro Valley subdivision of Rancho Vistoso. Grand open floor plan with formal living and dining room with high ceilings & window walls. The cook’s will enjoy the upgraded open kitchen with granite slab, stainless steel appliances, Cherry cabinets, extensive ceramic tile through out. Just off the kitchen feature a huge family room with gas fireplace. On the second level features the master suite complete with garden tub and private balcony for taking in the sunsets. Mature and lush landscape front and back with large covered patio and pool. Lovely and fruitful citrus trees.

Call 24HR property information 1-520-468-7009 enter ho0use #12545.

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In any given market there are always a certain percentage of homes who are under stressed situations due to divorce, health care, death, relocation, and many more reasons. According to many publications and common knowledge the percentage is somewhere around 1% to 3% in a healthy market.  recent changes in the Tucson Real Estate market have pushed that number many times higher. In some areas as many as 1 out of 10 homes are at some stage of the foreclosure process.

In the past the average Real Estate Agent typically did not handle pre-foreclosure, probate, short sales, or other seemingly complicated distressed situations unless they absolutely had to. 

Given the market conditions Don & Kathy Vallee have aggressively sought out the education and experience to help out homebuyers and sellers in this volatile market.

“We Have successfully helped over 20 homeowners avoid foreclosure so far this year. we just closed a short sale with the homeowners that were still current on their mortgage payments.”

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