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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