http://www.susandenis.com/tucson_real_estate Be The First To See It! Mon, 20 Oct 2008 15:20:59 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Wondering what to do on Prop 100 and Prop 201? Here's my take on these propositions on the ballot.   100 is VERY important...it's a Yes vote, in my opinion. It will protect all homeowners against an extra "transaction tax" to the gov't every time you sell a property.... even if it's ... http://www.susandenis.com/tucson_real_estate/prop-100-and-prop-201/ Fast, friendly, reliable creative solutions to get your house spiffed up for selling. Artist Amy Novelli, with 25 years experience in commercial, scenic and fine art painting won't just tell you to have the entire house re-painted. With a little cleaning, spackling and touch up,  (and a lot less money) ... http://www.susandenis.com/tucson_real_estate/get-your-house-painted-before-you-sell/  Maybe.  It depends.  Chasing the short sales and foreclosures is all the rage right now, of course (summer '08 in Tucson seems like the summer of pain for sellers).  But you absolutely must use caution, research like crazy, and be smart about it!  "Distressed" can mean the seller is no ... http://www.susandenis.com/tucson_real_estate/would-going-after-a-foreclosure-be-smart/ want the skinny on your 'hood?  www.zipskinny.com http://www.susandenis.com/tucson_real_estate/the-skinny/ Realty Executives Awards Ceremony 2007 Executive Club (top 10% of Realty Executives) 100% Club Gold Circle http://www.susandenis.com/tucson_real_estate/2007-awards/ Go ahead..... give it a try!   Can you name the oldest?  Your hints are 1775, and think of another word for fort!  Which one became home to railroad executives in the 1880's? Hint: it's our concentration of east-coast style Victorians!   Where is our concentration of California-style bungalows?  Hint:  the UA caused two "suburbs" to ... http://www.susandenis.com/tucson_real_estate/can-you-name-all-17-of-tucsons-historic-districts/ You're thinking your house for sale is wonderful, and you're wondering why it's not selling.  Here's what buyers want, according to recent survey results from the National Assoc of Realtors: central A/C wood floors lots of storage & big closets energy efficiency Did you know that 51% of homebuyers remodel the kitchen within a year ... http://www.susandenis.com/tucson_real_estate/what-do-buyers-want/ You don't believe that it's a VERY good time to buy?  Here's why I think you should get started with me today:  4 reasons.  1. Sellers wouldn't have their homes on the market right now if they didn't need to sell, which makes everything negotiable!  You must have a realtor ... http://www.susandenis.com/tucson_real_estate/its-a-very-good-time-to-buy-heres-why/ check out my blog for the latest in desert digs and deals, advice, random thoughts, musings, pix of houses i like, gates that inspire.... http://www.susandenis.com/tucson_real_estate/desert-digs-wwwrealtorchicksblogspotcom/ How do I find a trustworthy wonderful petsitter to stay at my house while I go away for the weekend? I get this question just about weekly from my clients!  If you're looking for someone to check in on your house and bring in the mail, or go all the way ... http://www.susandenis.com/tucson_real_estate/need-a-housesitter-or-petsitter/