October 24, 2007 by Donna Anderson.

My family and I just returned from a few day getaway at Camelback Inn in Scottsdale - Paradise Valley area.  Camelback Inn’s  surrounding landscape looks much like Tucson, which is unique to Scottsdale  area that seems to move away from the natural pristine Sonaran desert beauty to contrived manicured lawns with palm trees.  However, to be perfectly honest, where I live in  the Tucson Foothills is more spectacular with more than a few Mountain Ranges enveloping us.  In fact,  in the beauty category, Tucson  has Scottsdale beat by miles.  Some other big positives are the lack of air pollution  and much less congestion in Tucson versus Scottsdale ….it was great getting home and now I appreciate where I live much more.  I kept wondering why people seeking a second home or a place to retire don’t always explore Tucson or beautiful neighboring Oro Valley.  I know Scottsdale is more popular and I guess from my standpoint, I do not know why. 

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October 24, 2007 by Donna Anderson.

I have two really beautiful listings; I am so grateful to have them because they are so pretty and so unlike the other listings that are on the market that I am sure they will both sell quickly.  My newest listing–is at 4099 N Ocotillo Canyon Drive in gated upscale Sabino Mt.  It has the most beautiful views at dusk; mountains in front; mountains in back. The inside looks better than new and is so upgraded. Outpost built this semi-custom house only 4 years ago and when the Sellers moved in they kept upgrading.  This one-story home is almost 2,600 square feet with 3 bedrooms and 2 baths and priced at $600,000.  Visit my open house on this Sunday, Oct. 28th from 1-4 to view this treasure.

The other listing–7502 E Wandering Road- is set on almost three and one-half acres and has incredible Santa Catalina and pristine Sonaran desert views.  The pool and waterfall make this one a special desert-mountain retreat. The land alone is worth the $550,000 list price. This one is a two-story house with 3,000 square feet (4 bedrooms 2 1/2 baths)was built by D. Horton five years ago; it has a 3 car garage and is gated.

 Call me at 918-2410 for an appointment, or have your agent call me for the gate code. You will not be sorry!

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October 15, 2007 by Donna Anderson.

I just listed a better -than- new  custom (Outpost- built) home at 4099 N Ocotillo Canyon Drive in Sabino Mountain. The list price is $600,000 and it has almost 2,600 finished square feet. You will not believe the great views front and back of the mountains and the desert. This 4 year old home has been so impeccably maintained and then upgraded by the owners that you will feel like you are stepping into a brand new home. The landscaping is so artistic and exquisite and invites you to stay outside to drink the views and nature that surrounds you. The floorplan offers a front formal living/dining combination with den/study on the other side of the entry. The gourmet kitchen faces the breakfast nook and spacious family room with fireplace and beautiful views. The master bedroom, master bath and walk-in closet is enormous and also faces the pretty views. The list of upgrades in this house is long. This one promises to please the fussiest buyers; call me at 918-2410 if you would like to view it.

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October 9, 2007 by Donna Anderson.

Great news - jumbo loan interest rates are way down! Today you can get one for 6 3/4% for 30 year fixed jumbo loan if your credit scores are good.  Jumbo interest rates are for loans over 417K.  Just a month ago these rates hovered 8%.  This should help all those who are selling houses over 450K; it will bring more buyers in!

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October 6, 2007 by Donna Anderson.

I have listed a 3,000 square foot D. Horton built home on almost 3 .5 acres with gorgeous high Catalina Mt and pristine desert views. Be at peace with nature while swimming in your pebble tec pool with rock waterfall. Offers 3 car garage, silestone counters, first floor study; 2nd floor loft game room with pool table, large 2-story family room with fireplace and more. Priced to sell quickly at $500,000. Give me a call at 520-615-2598 or visit my website at www.DonnaAnderson.com and look at the bottom of the first page for more details including color brochure. This one is what you have been looking for if you find all the newer homes are on small homesites and you want privacy, land and views everywhere. It will be held open tomorrow–Sunday, October 7th from 1-4 PM.

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