May 29, 2011 by Donna Anderson.

1980 E Desert Garden , listed at 1.2 million, was only listed for sale for 40 days before it went under contract. This 2002- built, 3,300 square foot contemporary home is sited on 1 acre. Goes to show, price it right and it will sell!

(Listed by Long Realty)

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May 27, 2011 by Donna Anderson.

5527 N Camino Real sold today for 934K; this same house sold for 895K  2 years ago. This one was only on the market 9 days. Goes to show if you have a recently built large home (4,733 square feet)-less than 5 years old on almost one acre-in the ever popular Catalina Foothills School District–you have a shot at a quick sale which is against all odds!

 (Listed by Long Realty)

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May 27, 2011 by Donna Anderson.

6331 N Whaleback Ridge   sold today for 795K; this 3,200 square foot Ventana Canyon home is 13 years old and is sited on .39 acre. It was on the market 9 months with a starting list price of 1.1 million. It originally sold for 800K seven years ago. Goes to show–again–prices have gone back to 2004 prices for Tucson luxury homes. Interest rates and affordability are at an all time high. Historically the summer time is the best time to buy in Tucson because the snowbird renters have left. Contact me if you want to explore the Tucson luxury market - email Donna@DonnaAnderson.com; phone 520-615-2598.

 (listed by Long Realty)

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May 26, 2011 by Donna Anderson.

Well not exactly - 2 of the homes under contract are listed at 999K, but that is close enough for me. To see these homes click on - 18 under contract

It should be noted of the eighteen Tucson luxury area homes: 13 are located in the Catalina Foothills, 2 are located in Dove Mountain (Marana), 2 are located in Oro Valley and 1 is located in a Marana outparcel. Price ranges are 999K -   $2,150,000.

Interestingly enough, one is a foreclosure - Rusty Iron (LP 1.1 million) located in an outparcel of Marana; two are short sales– Dream Weaver (LP $1,495,000) located in Oro Valley–does not show pended status, which probably means the offer has not been approved by the lender as of yet, and Camino a Los Vinetos (LP 1 million) located in the Foothills–this short sale appears to be bank- approved.

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May 25, 2011 by Donna Anderson.

To view 7311  E Thimble View Way (LP: 999K) (top photo) (listed by Long Realty) and 5500 E Oakmont Drive (LP $1,590,000) (bottom photo)(listed by Coldwell Banker) click on this link–2 luxury homes under contract. The market is changing and the good ones are being scooped up! Seems  the Tucson Luxury Home Market is following the Scottsdale Luxury Home Market that is already seeing a surge of sales this year! Russ Lyons - Sotheby’s International Realty follows the two markets like no other local real estate company. I am so happy to be affiliated with them!

A little more detail on these houses - Thimble View was on the market for a year with a starting list price of $1,495,000 and Oakmont was on the market for 10 months with no list price change - they thought they had it right in the beginning and the did; it sold for $1,225,000 in April 2003. It is noteworthy that both houses are located near each other in the Catalina Foothills area of North Tucson.

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May 24, 2011 by Donna Anderson.

Today a burnt adobe, built in 1978, but recently renovated, in the Old Foothills went into contract. The Sellers of 6856 N Solaz Cuarto (listed by Long Realty) knew their price was right–($899,900) so they held out for almost 6 months, with no price reduction, and bingo, an appreciative buyer offered to buy it. This one is over 3,500 square feet and is sited on an acre.

(Listed by Long Realty)

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May 9, 2011 by Donna Anderson.

4140 N LaPaloma Drive   (listed by Long Realty) sold price $1,050,000 - even though it is in an older area (this house was built in 1973), this neighborhood may be the prettiest in all of Tucson with tremendous views, while nestled into the Catalina Mountains, there are views of multiple mountain ranges and Tucson city night lights. This masonry stucco home has over 4,700 square feet and is located on one acre. Old Tucson at its best!

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May 6, 2011 by Donna Anderson.

3451 E Calle Puerta De Acero, (listed by Diamond Foothills Properties) a 16 year old, 4,700 square foot Spanish Terrritorial-style home, located off of Hacienda del Sol Rd, sold today for 1.1 million. This home  sited on 3.68 acres sold for $1,350,000 in January 2006. I remember how outstanding this home appeared when I viewed it when it was previously listed. The location is centrally- located, close to all the amenities and is only 20 minutes from U of A.

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May 5, 2011 by Donna Anderson.

Wow, 7454 N Secret Canyon sold today for only $1,850,000; this opulent approximately 7,000 square foot home located on about 2 acres was formerly listed for as high as 4.5 million. Built in 2009 this gorgeous contemporary home with guest house is about as up-close-and personal as you can get to the Catalina Foothills–what a setting! Some smart folks are scooping up the bargains now that they perceive the bottom has approached!

(Listed by Toma Partners)

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May 5, 2011 by Donna Anderson.

Lately I have been noticing increased interest in Northeast Tucson–gorgeous, larger homesites with a “Home-Home on the Range” feel. The Northeast has not been as popular as North Tucson that has its multiple spas, luxurious hotels, shopping, closer location to Scottsdale and  top golf courses (although Northeast Tucson 49ers and Arizona National are great  golf courses).This year, I am seeing some folks want more solitude, and as a result some beautiful houses like 4501 N Larkspur (sold for 850K today) are selling. This beautiful 3,800 square foot home (5 bedroom plus guesthouse)  is located on over 4 acres; built in 2000, it is still fairly new and is perfect for horses.**** (Remember to click on the address to see multiple photos, listing, etc.–there are some great photos to be viewed)***

(Listed by Lynn Kline Realty, Inc)

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