November 20, 2008 by Donna Anderson.

Effective January 1, 2009 current FHA loan limits which have been $316,250 have been reduced to $271,050 and the required down payment has been increased from 3% to 3.5%.  Therefore, if you qualify, you can purchase a home for up to $279,400 with as little as 3.5% down on January 1, 2009, but you can buy a more expensive home with less downpayment now.  If you purchase a home soon, you could buy up to $325,000 with only 3% downpayment.  FHA financing is one of the most lenient mortgage qualifiers , with the only program that might be even more lenient being VA financing. Some primary qualifiers for an FHA loan are: One can not own another home with FHA financing at the present time (usually), and the home must be your primary residence.  Even folks with high incomes can qualify.  Give me a call at 520-615-2598 to start your home search.  

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November 5, 2008 by Donna Anderson.

Pima County (Tucson and surrounding area) voted 52.4% for Obama and 46.4% for McCain.  Gambrielle Giffords kept her junior House of Representatives’ seat although the Republican, Tim Bee, fought hard.

I am very hopeful for my country and believe these election results will give many who before felt excluded, hope.  There will be many more minority kids saying, “When I grow up I want to be President.”  Whether you are Democrat or Republican you should celebrate this historic moment! What a proud day for America! John McCain is congratulated for giving an inspiring departing speech. He certainly will continue to do a great job for Arizona while representing us in the Senate. 

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November 4, 2008 by Donna Anderson.

The Arizona Daily Star had an article today stating that resorts have great deals that usually stop on November 1st when prime season begins.  It mentions such great deals as Hilton El Conquistador Golf and Tennis Resort at rates starting as low as $119 a night; this setting is gorgeous and it backs to the high Pusch Ridge of the Santa Catalinas; it is less than 20 minutes from the epicenter of the Foothills restaurants, shopping, etc.   Loew’s Ventana Canyon Resort has rates as low as $149. per night and this is is one of the nicest Foothills’ settings– right in the heart of hiking trails, Sabino Canyon, shopping, spas and restaurants.  It also mentions great rates at Westwood Look Resort that had a recent, huge renovation and offers a glorious setting amongst the Sonoran Desert with views of City Lights and the Santa Catalinas and Westin LaPaloma which is many peoples’ favorite because of its prime location, its spectacular setting and its fantastic service.  Come to Tucson!!!!!!!!!It is heaven on Earth!!!!!!! 

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November 3, 2008 by Donna Anderson.

This Sunday’s edition of the Tucson local newspaper that I subscribe to– the Arizona Daily Star– supports Barack Obama for President.  “Obama brings deep intellectual curiosity, equanimity and discipline”.

I support Barack Obama, too. He has the best prescription to bring the world and our country together. We need an inspiring leader who is the antithesis of George W Bush.

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November 2, 2008 by Donna Anderson.

LaPaloma Urgent Care and Physician offices is now open and it shares the entryway with Long Realty Foothills office (where I work).  It is located at the corner of Hacienda Del Sol and Sunrise Drive.  This large facility is open between 9 - 9 daily and the urgent care hotline phone # is 469-8295.  The complex is huge - 18,000 square feet and it  has a lab, x-ray facilities, digital mamography capability and  four doctors’ offices. The building also has a community room to offer health education classes.  With more and more snowbirds coming back to Tucson Foothills every day this is a greatly needed facility.

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