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Finest In Tucson Luxury Real Estate

Wednesday, August 25th, 2010

While filled with plenty of more affordable housing options, Tucson, Arizona is also host to a plethora of high-end communities, subdivisions and neighborhoods, especially in the northern and northwestern sections of the city. For example, the Tucson luxury real estate communities of Oro Valley, Marana and Catalina Foothills are home to a wealth of upscale communities, both gated and non-gated, and in fact, Oro Valley has been called one of the most affluent communities in the southwest. Oro Valley’s master-planned community of Rancho Vistoso boasts a number of gated subdivisions, including the luxury subdivision of Honey Bee Canyon, which contains only 48 lots sized at over an acre each, as well as intimate venues such as Fairfield at Vistoso, a golf subdivision on the Vistoso Golf Course.

Nestled across the foothills of the Tortolita Mountains, the master-planned community of Dove Mountain lies in the nearby town of Marana. Like Rancho Vistoso, Dove Mountain is home to several gated communities, including The Gallery and Canyon Pass. The very private and gated Gallery Canyon has only 15 residences and The Overlook boasts just 17 custom-built houses, while gated courtyards are the pièce de résistance at the Private Collection at the Terrace. Within these communities, views typically are right on the fairways of one of the two courses of the Gallery Golf Club, making these addresses ideal for golfers and spectators of the sport. But that’s not all; there’s also Dos Lagos on the club’s south course. The posh living quarters here currently carry price tags of more than $1 million each.

Other subdivisions in Dove Mountain include the retirement community of Heritage Hills, The Villages, Quail Crossing, The Preserve and The Bluffs. Dove Mountain features four golf courses, including the course at the Ritz-Carlton Golf Club, host of the World Golf Championships – Accenture Match Play Championship.

Catalina State Park

The community of Catalina Foothills is also home to dramatic homes and estates, including Catalina Foothills Estates which is a collection of gorgeous neighborhoods located just slightly north of Tucson. These communities, some of which are gated, offer a subtle blend of architectural styles ranging from Tuscan-inspired motifs to magnificent desert estates to territorial ranch homes. For families with school-age children, it’s important to note that the Estates are served by the Catalina Foothills School District, which is consistently ranked as one of the top school districts in Arizona.

With spectacular views of the Santa Catalina Mountains and the city of Tucson itself, Cobblestone Homes is considered one of the most elite subdivisions in Catalina Foothills. If you’re a golf aficionado, you can choose to make your home in one of Catalina Foothills’ scenic golf subdivisions such as La Paloma, which is made up of several smaller neighborhoods surrounding the golf course at the exclusive Westin La Paloma Resort.

Meanwhile, The Canyons in Catalina Foothills is nestled right next to the base of the Santa Catalinas and features homes currently ranging in price from $2 million to $8 million. Every house is on a large, private lot and has a wonderful view of the mountains, with some also overlooking the city lights of Tucson.

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Tucson is Home to Fun All Year Long

Friday, July 23rd, 2010

There are countless reasons that homes and real estate in Tucson, including the foothills, are so highly sought after by many individuals, couples and families of all ages. Along with outstanding real estate values, there’s plenty to see and do. What do we mean?

In addition to great schools, a wealth of cultural opportunities, gorgeous golf courses, fabulous nearby wineries, perfect weather and more, there are also a number of year-round events, some of which have become very well-known. For example, the Tucson Gem, Mineral and Fossil Showcase is held every year near the end of January/beginning of February. The Tucson “Gem Show,” as it’s informally known, attracts people from all over the world to display and add to their collections.

Every February, Tucson is the host of the world-famous Tucson Rodeo featuring events that range from bull-riding and barrel-racing to events for children. One of the centerpieces of the Rodeo is the Tucson Rodeo Parade, which is the world’s longest non-motorized parade and showcases dancers, floats, buggies, horseback riders and marching bands.

Starting in May and ending in August, the Fox Tucson Theatre, located in the heart of downtown Tucson, plays classic Hollywood films on Saturday nights in the Summer Classic Movies at the Fox series, making it the perfect time to catch that movie that’s been on your “must-see” list for ages.

From June to August, the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum extends its hours on Saturday evenings, choosing to stay open until 10PM in order to give more people the chance to come and experience plants and animals that only come out during at nighttime.

If you enjoy art, you can head to the Arizona State Museum, which has a revolving series of exhibits from a variety of different artists. Meanwhile, the Tucson Museum of Art also presents exhibitions on a regular basis from both local artists and artists from around the world. 

If you’re a golf aficionado, no need to wait for a special event — with over thirty golf courses in Tucson and the surrounding area, there is bound to be a course that matches up with your skill level. If wine is more your “thing”, no problem – there are a number of award-winning vineyards within an hour or so of Tucson. A few of them are Sonoita Vineyards in Elgin, Callaghan Vineyards in Sonoita and Rancho Rossa Vineyards, which is located a few miles southeast of Sonoita.

Are you a concert-lover? Be sure to check out the AVA Amphitheater at Casino Del Sol and the Desert Diamond Casino which both host visiting artists on a regular basis, while Tucson’s downtown Rialto Theatre puts on concerts by a variety of performers covering a wide range of genres, including pop, rock, jazz, hip-hop and more.

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Tucsons Terrific Schools

Saturday, July 17th, 2010

There are numerous reasons that homes all across the City of Tucson, including the outlying foothills, are so highly sought after by many families. Here’s one: outstanding schools. Chances are, if you’re looking to buy a home, land, condo, townhome or other residential real estate in or around Tucson, you’re already interested in checking out the local public school district. While there are many exceptional private and charter schools, numerous Tucson public schools are also highly rated by the Arizona Department of Education.

Details: Tucson, along with its surrounding environs, is home to several excellent public school districts, including Amphitheater, Catalina Foothills, Flowing Wells, Marana, Sahuarita, Sunnyside, Tanque Verde, Tucson Unified, Vailand more.

To obtain detailed information about school districts and/or their educational programs, please visit the particular school district’s website or contact the school directly.

One important note is that even if your Tucson home, condo or townhome is outside a district’s boundaries, per Arizona state law, you still have the opportunity to enroll your child in your public school of choice through the Open Enrollment process. Open Enrollment packets are usually available at any local school site or on the district’s website and there is a specified enrollment period, generally in the fall preceding the following school year. There are a limited number of schools that do not accept Open Enrollment students because those schools, or perhaps specific programs requested, are at full capacity. Please call the school or school district in which you are interested to check Open Enrollment availability.

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Tucson Houses the Great Saguaro Cactus

Tuesday, July 6th, 2010

Saguaro National Park is a magnificent desert preserve that protects some of the most impressive forests of these majestic cacti – and it’s located right on the edge of modern-day Tucson, Arizona. The Park is just one of many reasons so many individuals, couples and families of all ages love purchasing a home or real estate in Tucson, Marana and Oro Valley area – they get to enjoy life in this stunning desert environment.

Saguaros (pronounced “Sa – WAH – ro”) are only found in the Sonoran Desert, and in fact, a silhouette of this towering plant is a universal symbol of the American West. Lucky Tucsonians and their guests have plenty of opportunities to savor a spectacular scene of thousands of these statuesque desert-dwellers as they clamber across the rugged landscape, in particular in the two districts of the sprawling Saguaro National Park.

Along with breathtaking drive-by scenery, the Park offers more than 165 miles of hiking trails, and by “hiking,” we mean that a hike at Saguaro National Park can be an easy stroll on a short interpretive nature trail or a day-long wilderness trek for the most experienced outdoor enthusiasts. Both districts of Saguaro National Park boast a variety of trails, with more information to be found on their website.

A bit about saguaros, courtesy of the National Park Service: Saguaros are extremely slow-growing, with local studies showing a growth rate of only one to 1.5 inches in the first eight years of life. At Saguaro National Park, branches normally begin to appear when a saguaro reaches 50 to 70 years of age, while in areas of lower precipitation; it may take up to 100 years before arms appear.

An adult saguaro is generally considered to be about 125 years of age and may weigh six tons or more and be as tall as 50 feet. The average life span of a saguaro is in the range of 150 – 175 years of age; however, biologists believe that some plants may live over 200 years.

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Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum in Tucson is World-Renowned

Monday, June 28th, 2010

The Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum is a world-renowned natural history museum, zoo and botanical gardens, all in one…and Tucson residents and guests can enjoy these exhibits that realistically re-create the natural landscape of the magnificent Sonoran Desert Region.

Boasting eye-to-eye exhibits that showcase such desert-dwellers as Gila monsters, prairie dogs, mountain lions and more, the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum is also home to more than 300 animal species and 1,200 kinds of plants. In addition, there are nearly two miles of paths traversing 21 acres of beautiful Tucson desert real estate.

Along with being a wonderful place for visitors of all ages, the Museum is well-regarded in the scientific community as an institution committed to researching and protecting the land, plants and animals of the Sonoran Desert region. In fact, the mission of the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum states that it desires to “inspire people to live in harmony with the natural world by fostering love, appreciation and understanding of the Sonoran Desert.”

Founded in 1952 by Arthur Pack and William Carr, the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum is a private, nonprofit organization funded entirely by admissions, memberships, contributions and grants. The Museum is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums and is a member of the American Association of Museums.

Located at 2021 North Kinney Road in Tucson, the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum is open every day of the year, with the hours changing by the season. The Museum is listed as wheelchair accessible.

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