Set against rugged mountain silhouettes back dropped by midnight blue skies, offers a wide variety of equestrian charm. Located  along the base of the Catalina Mountains near Reddington Pass sits on of Tucson’s well-known area of Tucson “Saguaro National Monument west”.   Defined by its lasting roots and connection to the area’s rich native Sonoran Desert landscape. Located near the Tanque Verde guest ranch that was established in 1868 by the Carrillo family,  used as a cattle ranch. Expansive horse property estates with easy access to riding trails can be found in the Black Hills USGS quad topo map. This reservoir is stocked with fish by the Fish and Game department in Pima County.

We have featured this property for sale!

The seclusion of 4.27 (+/-) acres can be found at 420 Pinto Place, Tucson AZ 85749 a Mexican southwestern influence built by the famous architect Bennie Gonzales with a modern flair.

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Enjoy spectacular views from this private gated equestrian estate adjacent to riding trails. This elegant 27 acre equestrian estate offers architectural features designed by the famous “Bennie Gonzales” with a contemporary flair.”Tucson Southwest With Mexican Influence”…impressive details such as Glass doors, soaring wood ceilings, sweeping window walls to enhance the gorgeous out door scene.  A dramatic open floor plan with a European twist to every room but keeping with in the  southwestern ambiance.

Dust off your boots, saddle up and hit the 5 mile riding trail. With breathtaking backcountry hiking trails, everyone  can find a place to enjoy here. Take  the family to the near-by pond to fish or hang out bird-watching…looking for heron and ducks…

Bennie Gonzales Architect

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Vallee Gold Team

RE/MAX Excalibur Realty

11115 N. La Canada Dr. Suite 155, Tucson AZ 85737

Tucson Luxury Home Specialist

City of Tucson announces the
THANKSGIVING DAY HOLIDAY
TRASH & RECYCLING COLLECTION SERVICE CHANGES

The Thanksgiving Day holiday will be observed on Thursday, November 24, 2011.  Residential and commercial trash and recycling will not be collected on Thursday. All City of Tucson residential customers with regular Thursday or Friday service will have their trash and recycling service collection delayed by one day. Holiday collection schedules are available online at www.tucsonaz.gov/esd

The Los Reales Landfill and the Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) facility will be closed.

Tucson

City offices will be closed on Thursday, November 24, 2011, however, customers may leave a message for Environmental Services Customer Service at 791-3171 or submit a service request at www.tucsonaz.gov/esd and they will be contacted no later than the next business day. Customer Service will be available on Saturday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. of the holiday week.

Contact:
Cristina Polsgrove
Environmental Services
ph. 520-837-3715
cell: 520-975-5966

Bright Solutions from Tucson Electric Power has just introduced a home energy report. In Tucson Tucson Electric power clients  can request a personalized report to help save energy. The purpose of the report is to:

• Provide Information
• Help you track your progress
• Share energy efficiency tips

Ways to Conserve Energy

Tucson Homes And Land Magazine Now With Canadian Distribution

Featured Agents Don and Kathy Vallee

Don and Kathy Vallee advertise with Homes and Land magazine, they are investing in the most comprehensive marketing plan available for their clients. Homes and Land is a high quality magazine that buyers pick-up first and keep throughout their home search. Homes and Land exposure reaches home buyers across the continent and now into Canada, with mass distribution to over 600+ locations frequented by qualified buyers, including airport, real estate offices, 30+ grocery stores, hotels, restaurants, and much more.

Homes and Land Magazine has partnered with RE/MAX Collection in Tucson Arizona to target market the top ten percent for luxury home buyers and sellers. All over the World Wide Web with over 1.3 million unique visitors per month and is the #1 site for Affluent viewers. Homes and Land distributes to upscale websites: Dupont Registry, International Herald Tribune, New York Times, and Wall Street Journal.

Home buyers can now use their mobile phones to view properties featured in Homes and Land magazine.

See our listings and Tucson listings at: www.ValleeGoldTeam.com

First Time Homes to Luxury Homes and Estates 520.544.5555

Don & Kathy Vallee, CDPE, CRS, CLHMS (Certified Luxury Home Specialist – Guild)

RE/MAX Excalibur Realty “Tucson’s Friendliest & Most Recognized Realtor For Over 12 Years!”

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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What’s Your Realtor Doing Different?

We have a “Secret” to share…
Presently there are 5,518 available homes for sale and in July 1,102 homes sold. The numbers are still showing a decrease of 17% between July 2010 and July 2011, while the number of homes entering the market are rising.
The average REALTOR® in Tucson has sold one home  this year, but our team has sold over 30 year to date!

We want to share with you some of our recent success stories…

• 12721 N. Meadview Way – SOLD (Short Sale)
• 278 W. Geeseman Springs Dr. – SOLD
• 996 W. Leatherleaf Dr. – SOLD

So what is our secret? There are three conditions that will affect the sell of your home and they are: price, condition, and location, and no matter how many years of data we study, the numbers always lead us back to
here. The homes that meet these market conditions are the ones that sell. It’s been this way as long as they have been tracking data. This is the key to selling your home.
Unfortunately, not everyone in the Tucson market understands the “Secret” to selling a home.  We can help you learn how to price your home to sell and we have the tools to attract the right buyer. If you or someone you know is thinking of buying, it’s a great time…low interest rates, home prices are at near bottom, and a good selection of homes.

Below are some highlights from the July Statistics:
Total Sales Volume dipped a little this month by 11.27%, but is up 27.93% from July 2010.
Average Sales Price increased by 3.57% from June.
The Average List Price of $181,603 is up 4.21% from June’s number of $174,262.
Total Unit Sales decreased 14.33% from June, but increased 41.92% from July 2010.
Median Sales Price decreased slightly to $125,000.
Active Listings showed a slight decrease of 2.77% from

Call us today and get moving!

Don & Kathy Vallee, CRS, CDPE

520-544-5555

A Market Snapshot of Your Area

Custom Home For Sale in Tucson AZ

MLS#21117103

2228 W. Moore Road Oro Valley Arizona

Directions: La Cholla/Moore Rd. West to address.

A lifestyle worth moving to…Unobstructed Pusch Ridge views from this stunning custom home on 4.15 acres. Custom home built to last with concrete split face  block construction, natural stone tile, formal dining room with wood floors, plush carpet in bedrooms, designer paint and decor, recessed lighting, stainless steel appliances, pantry, cook’s island bar. Open plan living – great room concept with fireplace, window walls, extended covered patio, split bedroom plan contains 4 bedrooms each with private bath, Den, formal living room, and stunning view along entire eastside of home. Terrific place to entertain: brick pavers at patio floor lead to sparkling saltwater pool & spa with child safety fence. Energy efficient!

A great home for expansion or option for multiple family living.

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See additional photos and floorplan at:

www.2228MooreRd.com

RE/MAX Collection Luxury Home Sales

Contact Don and Kathy Vallee

520-544-5555

www.ValleeGoldTeam.com

Oro Valley Country Club And Golf community (18 hole) is a private country club owned by its members. Oro Valley Country Club Estates is a gorgeous neighborhood built-in the heart of Oro Valley, AZ. The community was designed to meander among the green golf course (Bermuda grass) and each lot is a 1 acre home site. Many of the homes have stunning views of Pusch Ridge-Catalina Mountains of the Northwest Tucson Foothills basin.

The architecture is simple yet reminiscent of Tucson in the early 1960′s with one-story Ranch Style houses with an emphasis on openess and efficient use of space. Arizona’s weather offers the opportunity to bring the out doors in with Arizona rooms, expansive patios, out-door kitchens and pools.  When driving the Oro Valley Country Club Estate area the houses are varied in architecture and design from Contemporary Ranch Style, Colonial, Territorial, Mediterranean,and Santa Fe Style.

The Oro Valley Country Club Golf offers a beautiful combination of a lake, waterfall, driving range, recreation center, dining, pro-shop, and events. Oro Valley is known for the spectacular backdrop of Pusch Ridge set in the Catalina Mountains of Northwest Tucson.

Oro Valley Country Club neighborhood specialists Don & Kathy Vallee with RE/MAX Excalibur Realty-Tucson, Arizona, 85737.

Search Oro Valley Country Club Estates Homes For Sale.

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12792 N. White Diamond

12792 N. White Diamond Pl., Oro Valley, AZ 85755

What is a CIAS?

A Certified Investor Agent Specialist (CIAS) is an agent with a thorough understanding of how to find, create and close with real estate Investors.  In addition, the CIAS has been trained to identify and address the needs of the Five investor Types: First-Time, Move-Up, Portfolio, Performance, and Rehab and Resell.

Here are some little-known statistics about the real estate investment market:

• Over the past 12 months, investment and second-home properties comprised more than $300 billion in sales.
• This represents approximately 27 percent of all residential real estate transactions
• 48 percent of investors made all-cash purchases
• 43 percent of investors earned less than $75,000/year

Today represents an unprecedented opportunity to build wealth through investing in real estate, and Don Vallee has the training, tools, and calculations to create strong investment strategies.

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Call Don Vallee today to learn more about real estate investment.

Don Vallee, CDPE, CIAS, CRS specializes in Tucson & Oro Valley, Arizona and Park City, Utah real estate.

In Tucson & Oro Valley, AZ  Dial 1-520-544-5555

In Park City, Utah Dial 1-435-565-1485

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