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We are seeing solar panels popping up on houses all over Sahuarita. While I applaud homeowners for taking an environmentally friendly path to save money and energy, it is important to be aware of the potential pitfalls when you want to buy or sell a home that has solar panels that are leased or financed. Solar Panels are considered to be fixtures that convey with the house when sold.

The biggest issues we are seeing are with the sale of homes that have leased solar panels. For example, let’s say the property owner contracted for the installation of solar panels, which are owned by the solar company and subject to a 20-year lease. Subsequently, the owner accepts a purchase offer and the parties have executed a Residential Resale Real Estate Purchase Contract without reference to the solar panels or solar lease. If the buyer does not assume (take over) the lease, the seller will remain obligated to make the lease pay-ments. Although the terms of solar leases vary, they generally provide the solar leasing company with discretion to accept or reject an assumption of the lease by a subsequent purchaser. If the solar leasing company agrees to an assumption, the seller will generally no longer be bound by the lease terms. On the other hand, if the leasing company rejects an assumption or if the buyer refuses to assume the lease, the seller of the property may remain liable for the monthly payments for the duration of the lease term. Please note that the buyer’s credit rating is a significant factor in the solar leasing company’s determination of whether to accept a lease assumption. It is also important for the parties to carefully review the lease terms for transfer fees, pre-payment penalties, and other provisions which may affect their respective rights and obligations.

If a homeowner has financed the solar panels and still has a loan balance, that loan is a lien on the property and also has to either be assumed by the buyer or paid off by the homeowner prior to closing. The buyer will have to be qualified for the loan assumption in conjunction with the home loan.

According to my favorite local escrow officer, Gina Anderson with Title Security, when there is Solar Equipment included in the sale of a subject property, it is the responsibility of the seller and buyer to be in direct contact with the Solar Company to obtain the specific requirements for the transfer of ownership on the Solar Equipment. Should the parties require any payments collected and/or prorated, a written statement with the specifics must be submitted to the escrow officer prior to the close of escrow. These terms need to be addressed early in the home buying/home selling process in order to avoid any last minute deal breakers.

Mary Lucas Benavides, Your Sahuarita Expert 520-248-2130 [email protected]

Mary Poppins - May 14th-24th at Crowder Hall at the U of A. (Tucson) Christian Youth Theater presents everyone’s favorite practically perfect nanny “Mary Poppins” in a Supercalifragilisticex-pialidocious musical adventure. Visit www.cyttucson.org for show times & to purchase tickets.

Coffee with a Sahuarita Cop - Thursday, May 21st at 10:00am at Jerry Bob’s on Duval Mine Rd. Join your neighbors and police officers for coffee & conversation!

Carry the Load Sahuarita Rally 2015 - Monday, May 25th 5:00am-11:30am at Sahuarita Lake. Remember, Honor, Celebrate. Join Carry The Load's vision to restore the true meaning of Memorial Day by connecting Americans to the sacrifices of our military, law enforcement, firefighters and rescue personnel. Visit www.carrytheload.org for event details or to donate.

Reggae in the Park - Friday, June 5th from 8:00 pm-10:00pm at Tubac Center for the Arts. Enjoy the outdoor venue and the music of Bass Culture Visit www.tubacarts.org for more information & to purchase tickets.

4th of July weekend Extravaganza -Friday, July 3rd at 6:00pm Don't miss this opportunity to experience our community this 4th of July eve; complete with food, entertainment, a parade and even Sahuarita's own FIREWORK show.

Independence Day Celebration - Saturday July 4th, Tubac Golf Resort & Spa will host its annual July 4th Festival with food booths, food trucks, entertainment, kids activities culminating in a grand fireworks display.

May 2015

The Sahuarita Connection …….Connecting the Community to the Best in Local News, Business, & Real Estate

Looking for a copy of The Sahuarita Connection Newsletter? Find it a its new location www.thehometeam.longrealty.com

Look What’s Happening

Mary Lucas Benavides Associate Broker (520) 248-2130

Buying or Selling a Home That Has Solar Panels

Does your organization have an event coming up this Summer? Email us the event information to [email protected] and we will add it to our “Look What’s Happening” section in the newsletter.

Hats off to all Graduating Seniors

Sahuarita High School Graduation Wednesday, May 20th at 7:00pm

Sahuarita Football Field

Walden Grove High School Graduation Thursday, May 21st at 7:00pm

WGHS Football Field

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Mary Lucas Benavides


A 2015 Action Plan for Home Sellers If you haven’t sold a house in the past decade, brace yourself. Today’s buyers are demanding. They’re savvier about market dynamics and data and want to see houses on their own schedule. Buyers want access to your house when it works for them, they don’t want to wait for an open house. And they are often times texting the listing agents, rather than calling for information. They are using real estate apps on smartphones to pull up mobile listings. You better make sure you’re on board with the demands of today’s buyers, before you put your house on the market. But first you need to come up with a plan.

Your Action Plan Sell first, then buy. The dilemma most sellers face is whether to buy a new place at the same time. In general, it’s smarter to sell before you buy—carrying two mortgages at once can be mentally and financially stressful. You may be able to find a short-term rental or temporarily move in with family or friends. The one thing you don’t want to do is try to buy a new place with the contingency that you have to sell your old place first. Nothing kills a deal faster, especially if you’re up against other bidders. At the same time, you don’t want to get the perfect offer on your current house and not be able to accept it because you can’t move in 30-45 days.

Don’t just list your home—market it. Gorgeous photographs, video walk-throughs, perfect floor plans, buyers want it all. You need an agent who can develop a full-blown marketing plan. People are doing so much more research ahead of time, going through listings online and weeding out properties before they see them. That’s especially true of millennial first-time buyers, who have grown up with information on demand.

Negotiate with your agent. Bernice Ross, the CEO of RealEstateCoach.com, has a brilliant method for testing a potential agent’s bargaining skills: Ask her for a reduction in her commission and then think twice about hiring her if she agrees. “If they can’t negotiate a full commission on their own behalf, how are they going to negotiate the best price for you?” she says.

Don’t “test” the market. Pricing right is an art these days. The last thing you want to do is accidentally list too high out of the gate. Not only does it require cutting the price—in many cases to less than the estimated value—but it also means more time on the market. Buyers and agents are savvier, and many won’t even look at a house if it’s overpriced…and on the flip side, they will suspect that something is wrong with your house if it’s been on the market a long time. If you do end up dropping your price, it sends a signal to buyers that you’ll come down more.

To help you arrive at a price, your agent should show you comparable active, pending, and recently sold (preferably in the past three months) listings and sales. The most recently sold and pending are the best; sales older than 6 months may not reflect today’s market. Automatic valuation tools, such as from Zillow and Trulia, are definitely great sources of intelligence. They’ll show you how quickly houses are selling in your market, how close they are going to asking price, and more. But data can tell buyers only so much. The computer can’t see the inside of the house and it can’t see if your house has a view. It can’t compare apples to apples. Only brains can do that. Consult with a local Realtor instead.

Fix what’s broken. Fix any problems before you list the house, despite the expense. First-time homebuyers in particular don’t want to come in and do a ton of work. They’re making a huge financial commitment and don’t want a money pit. I’ve seen it time and again where a buyer will get in escrow, have the inspection, and back out because the list or repairs is overwhelming. While you’re at it, swap out dated worn fixtures, replace burnt out light bulbs and replace dirty ac filters. Use common sense to present your home as a well maintained property.

Go clean. Inside, a thorough cleaning and decluttering pay the biggest dividends. Eliminate pet and smoking odors. Clean out your closets, clear off the counters, take down your photos, and pare down the furniture and accessories. Two areas not to forget: the entrance (that expression about not getting a second chance to make a good first impression is true) and the bathrooms.

Buyers are savvier than we’ve ever seen and are educating themselves before they go house hunting. As a seller, you need to make sure they find your house to be HGTV worthy! For more information call or text Mary Lucas Benavides, Your Sahuarita Expert. 520-248-2130

The Town of Sahuarita began replacing the Pima Mine Road bridge across the Santa Cruz River on May 1, 2015 as part of its 5-year Capital Improvement Plan. Major construction is anticipated to last around 14 months, with a projected completion date in August 2016. Pima Mine Road is expected to remain open to traffic throughout construction, although intermittent lane shifts, flaggers, reduced speed limits and/or other temporary traffic control measures will be implemented within the construction zone. The project will correct the structural deficiencies of the existing bridge, eliminate the existing 20-ton load restriction and provide additional travel lanes, new bicycle lanes, new sidewalks and new waterline crossings.

The bridge design and construction is fully funded by a combination of sources, including the Regional Transportation Authority, Pima Association of Governments, regional 12.6% Highway User Revenue Funds, and three waterline partners: Central Arizona Water Conservation District, Project RENEWS, and Farmers Investment Co.

Crews have started removing the north-side railing and the north half of the existing bridge. Be careful if you drive or bike past the construction zone, as large equipment may be working along the roadways.


Question of the Month

What is going on with the bridge on Pima Mine Road between Rancho Sahuarita Blvd and Old Nogales Highway? Where is the town getting the funds for this project?

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*Data is based on information from TAR and GVAR as of 03/01/15 - 04/30/2015, and includes all Existing, Single Family Residence .

Listed Under Contract Sold Since 03/01/15

Total: 182 Total: 109 Total: 102

Short Sale: 16 Short Sale: 36 Short Sale: 3

Foreclosure: 3 Foreclosure: 7 Foreclosure: 12

Resale: 163 Resale: 66 Resale: 41

Sahuarita Market at a Glance March & April






Quail Creek






Rancho Sahuarita

Total Sahuarita (85629) + Los Arroyos

Sahuarita Proper






I’ve been watching the Sahuarita real estate market for over a decade now, and I always see our market heating up as we enter into the summer season. Sure enough, temperatures are rising and the Sahuarita market is getting HOT! There’s lots of activity…new listings, more buyers and offers, higher numbers of sales. And as a bonus, interest rates have been staying low. If you’re thinking of buying or selling, maybe it’s time to dive in. Stay cool and stay tuned!


Sahuarita Proper

All properties have been listed or sold by various participants in TAR or GVAR MLS. Includes existing & new construction* and all property sub-types.

Subdivision or nearest major cross streets are provided when available.

Most Recent Sahuarita Homes Sales

03/03/2015 $196,000 3Bd/ 3Ba 2,260 Sq.Ft. Presidio at Rancho Sahuarita 03/03/2015 $149,000 3Bd/ 3Ba 1,661 Sq.Ft. Presidio Del Cielo II 03/04/2015 $147,000 3Bd/ 2Ba 1,521 Sq.Ft. Presidio Del Rio 03/04/2015 $258,500 5Bd/ 4Ba 3,280 Sq.Ft. Presidio De Las Estrellas 03/04/2015 $229,000 5Bd/ 3Ba 2,345 Sq.Ft. Entrada Bonita 03/06/2015 $171,000 5Bd/ 3Ba 2,358 Sq.Ft. Presidio De La Tierra 03/06/2015 $145,000 3Bd/ 2Ba 1,560 Sq.Ft. Presidio De Las Montana 03/10/2015 $193,000 5Bd/ 3Ba 2,830 Sq.Ft. Presidio De La Luna 03/10/2015 $159,900 4Bd/ 2Ba 1,811 Sq.Ft. Sonora at Rancho Sahuarita 03/11/2015 $189,500 4Bd/ 3Ba 2,319 Sq.Ft. Presidio Del Cielo 03/12/2015 $257,500 4Bd/ 3Ba 2,901 Sq.Ft. Entrada Bonita 03/17/2015 $170,000 4Bd/ 3Ba 2,358 Sq.Ft. Presidio De La Tierra 03/17/2015 $119,000 2Bd/ 2Ba 1,189 Sq.Ft. Sonora/Del Webb 03/18/2015 $221,000 4Bd/ 3Ba 2,345 Sq.Ft. Entrada Bonita 03/19/2015 $125,700 3Bd/ 3Ba 1,661 Sq.Ft. Presidio Del Cielo II 03/23/2015 $260,000 4Bd/ 3Ba 3,185 Sq.Ft. Presidio at Rancho Sahuarita 03/25/2015 $175,000 4Bd/ 3Ba 2,289 Sq.Ft. Presidio Del Flores 03/26/2015 $120,000 3Bd/ 2Ba 1,576 Sq.Ft. Presidio De Cancion 03/26/2015 $188,000 4Bd/ 3Ba 2,319 Sq.Ft. Presidio Del Cielo 03/26/2015 $225,000 4Bd/ 3Ba 2,451 Sq.Ft. Agua Azul II 03/27/2015 $145,000 4Bd/ 2Ba 1,812 Sq.Ft. Rancho Sahuarita Presidios 03/27/2015 $221,000 4Bd/ 3Ba 2,385 Sq.Ft. Presidio Monterey 03/27/2015 $264,000 5Bd/ 4Ba 3,669 Sq.Ft. Sonora at Rancho Sahuarita 03/27/2015 $124,000 2Bd/ 2Ba 1,371 Sq.Ft. Sonora/Del Webb 03/30/2015 $262,000 6Bd/ 4Ba 3,669 Sq.Ft. Sonora at Rancho Sahuarita 03/30/2015 $154,000 4Bd/ 3Ba 1,951 Sq.Ft. Presidio De Cancion 03/31/2015 $260,000 4Bd/ 3Ba 3,803 Sq.Ft. Presidio Del Cielo 03/31/2015 $180,000 3Bd/ 2Ba 1,750 Sq.Ft. Presidio at Rancho Sahuarita 04/01/2015 $133,000 3Bd/ 2Ba 1,284 Sq.Ft. Rancho Sahuarita Presidios 04/02/2015 $210,000 3Bd/ 3Ba 2,451 Sq.Ft. Agua Azul II 04/02/2015 $141,000 3Bd/ 2Ba 1,490 Sq.Ft. Sonora/Del Webb 04/03/2015 $206,000 3Bd/ 3Ba 2,362 Sq.Ft. Presidio at Rancho Sahuarita 04/03/2015 $167,325 3Bd/ 2Ba 1,663 Sq.Ft. Sonora/Del Webb 04/03/2015 $135,000 3Bd/ 2Ba 1,490 Sq.Ft. Sonora/Del Webb 04/03/2015 $126,000 3Bd/ 3Ba 1,526 Sq.Ft. Presidio Del Cielo II 04/07/2015 $284,000 4Bd/ 3Ba 3,185 Sq.Ft. Estancia Del Corazon 04/08/2015 $167,500 3Bd/ 2Ba 1,760 Sq.Ft. Presidio at Rancho Sahuarita 04/08/2015 $225,000 3Bd/ 2Ba 2,142 Sq.Ft. Presidio Del Valle 04/10/2015 $148,000 3Bd/ 2Ba 1,615 Sq.Ft. Sonora/Del Webb 04/10/2015 $280,000 4Bd/ 3Ba 3,584 Sq.Ft. Entrada Bonita 04/13/2015 $130,000 2Bd/ 2Ba 1,415 Sq.Ft. Sonora/Del Webb 04/13/2015 $149,900 3Bd/ 3Ba 1,576 Sq.Ft. Presidio De Cancion 04/14/2015 $262,000 4Bd/ 3Ba 2,799 Sq.Ft. Presidio Monterey 04/15/2015 $175,001 3Bd/ 2Ba 1,800 Sq.Ft. Sonora at Rancho Sahuarita 04/15/2015 $140,000 4Bd/ 3Ba 1,915 Sq.Ft. Prsidio De Las Estrellas 04/16/2015 $141,000 3Bd/ 2Ba 1,441 Sq.Ft. Presidio De La Tierra 04/16/2015 $174,000 3Bd/ 3Ba 1,996 Sq.Ft. Presidio De Cancion 04/16/2015 $146,000 3Bd/ 3Ba 1,576 Sq.Ft. Presidio De Cancion 04/17/2015 $175,000 3Bd/ 3Ba 2,237 Sq.Ft. Presidio at Rancho Sahuarita 04/20/2015 $144,500 3Bd/ 2Ba 1,490 Sq.Ft. Sonora/Del Webb 04/20/2015 $153,000 4Bd/ 3Ba 1,951 Sq.Ft. Presidio De Madrid 04/20/2015 $240,000 4Bd/ 3Ba 3,233 Sq.Ft. Presidio Del Cielo 04/21/2015 $138,500 3Bd/ 2Ba 1,251 Sq.Ft. Sonora at Rancho Sahuarita 04/21/2015 $220,000 4Bd/ 3Ba 2,324 Sq.Ft. Lago Sereno 04/21/2015 $254,000 5Bd/ 3Ba 2,940 Sq.Ft. Entrada Bonita 04/24/2015 $136,500 4Bd/ 2Ba 1,554 Sq.Ft. Presidio at Rancho Sahuarita 04/24/2015 $141,500 3Bd/ 3Ba 2,011 Sq.Ft. Presidio De Las Montana 04/28/2015 $114,950 6Bd/ 4Ba 3,669 Sq.Ft. Sonora at Rancho Sahuarita 04/29/2015 $203,000 3Bd/ 3Ba 2,075 Sq.Ft. Lago Sereno 04/29/2015 $159,500 4Bd/ 3Ba 1,878 Sq.Ft. Presidio at Rancho Sahuarita 04/30/2015 $220,000 3Bd/ 2Ba 2,064 Sq.Ft. Entrada Bonita 04/30/2015 $190,000 3Bd/ 2Ba 2,145 Sq.Ft. Presidio Del Valle 04/30/2015 $147,000 3Bd/ 2Ba 1,580 Sq.Ft. Presidio De La Luna

Rancho Sahuarita

03/10/2015 $188,000 5Bd/ 4Ba 2,350 Sq.Ft. Madera Highlands 03/10/2015 $234,927 3Bd/ 3Ba 2,485 Sq.Ft. Madera Highlands*

03/11/2015 $185,000 2Bd/ 2Ba 1,652 Sq.Ft. Madera Highlands 03/12/2015 $259,000 3Bd/ 2Ba 1,897 Sq.Ft. Rancho Buena Vista 03/13/2015 $110,570 2Bd/ 2Ba 1,240 Sq.Ft. Rancho Resort 03/13/2015 $128,000 3Bd/ 2Ba 1,395 Sq.Ft. Santo Tomas 03/13/2015 $205,000 4Bd/ 2Ba 2,442 Sq.Ft. Madera Highlands 03/17/2015 $119,983 2Bd/ 2Ba 1,448 Sq.Ft. Rancho Resort

03/06/2015 $235,000 4Bd/ 2Ba 2,485 Sq.Ft. Madera Highlands

03/06/2015 $152,500 2Bd/ 2Ba 1,573 Sq.Ft. La Joya Verde II 03/06/2015 $110,000 3Bd/ 3Ba 1,629 Sq.Ft. Santo Tomas 03/04/2015 $130,000 3Bd/ 3Ba 2,072 Sq.Ft. Madera Highlands

03/20/2015 $140,000 3Bd/ 3Ba 2,010 Sq.Ft. Santo Tomas 03/20/2015 $276,695 4Bd/ 2Ba 2,696 Sq.Ft. Sahuarita Highlands* 03/24/2015 $165,000 4Bd/ 3Ba 1,865 Sq.Ft. Madera Highlands 03/27/2015 $154,000 3Bd/ 2Ba 1,408 Sq.Ft. Madera Highlands 03/27/2015 $298,999 4Bd/ 3Ba 3,185 Sq.Ft. Sahuarita Highlands* 03/27/2015 $311,500 3Bd/ 3Ba 1,850 Sq.Ft. Las Quinta De Santo 03/30/2015 $185,000 4Bd/ 2Ba 1,873 Sq.Ft. Madera Highlands 03/31/2015 $250,000 4Bd/ 2Ba 2,543 Sq.Ft. Sahuarita Highlands 03/31/2015 $261,538 3Bd/ 2Ba 2,119 Sq.Ft. Sahuarita Highlands* 03/31/2015 $281,888 4Bd/ 3Ba 2,631 Sq.Ft. Madera Highlands 04/01/2015 $124,000 2Bd/ 2Ba 1,500 Sq.Ft. Rancho Resort 04/01/2015 $135,000 2Bd/ 2Ba 1,140 Sq.Ft. Sahuarita Rd & Country Club 04/01/2015 $279,659 3Bd/ 3Ba 2,265 Sq.Ft. Sahuarita Highlands*

04/03/2015 $125,000 3Bd/ 2Ba 1,261 Sq.Ft. Santo Tomas 04/03/2015 $205,000 2Bd/ 2Ba 1,571 Sq.Ft. Entrada Estates 04/09/2015 $120,000 4Bd/ 2Ba 1,395 Sq.Ft. Santo Toma

04/13/2015 $305,000 4Bd/ 4Ba 2,639 Sq.Ft. La Canada Norte 04/16/2015 $237,598 4Bd/ 3Ba 2,433 Sq.Ft. La Canada Norte 04/17/2015 $265,000 6Bd/ 6Ba 3,230 Sq.Ft. Sahuarita Rd & Mann Ave 04/17/2015 $303,317 4Bd/ 3Ba 3,185 Sq.Ft. Sahuarita Highland* 04/21/2015 $159,000 3Bd/ 2Ba 1,601 Sq.Ft. Madera Highlands 04/21/2015 $188,000 4Bd/ 3Ba 2,511 Sq.Ft. Madera Highlands

04/22/2015 $207,000 4Bd/ 2Ba 2,176 Sq.Ft. Sycamore Canyon 04/22/2015 $276,417 4Bd/ 2Ba 2,696 Sq.Ft. Sahuarita Highlands*

04/23/2015 $190,000 3Bd/ 2Ba 1,955 Sq.Ft. Madera Highlands

04/24/2015 $115,921 2Bd/ 2Ba 1,240 Sq.Ft. Rancho Resort 04/24/2015 $134,000 3Bd/ 2Ba 1,463 Sq.Ft. Madera Highlands 04/24/2015 $236,000 3Bd/ 2Ba 1,849 Sq.Ft. La Canada Norte

04/27/2015 $141,000 2Bd/ 2Ba 1,772 Sq.Ft. Rancho Resort 04/27/2015 $143,000 3Bd/ 3Ba 2,010 Sq.Ft. Santo Tomas 04/28/2015 $100,900 2Bd/ 1Ba 1,001 Sq.Ft. Rancho Resort 04/29/2015 $335,000 4Bd/ 3Ba 3,039 Sq.Ft. La Canada Norte 04/30/2015 $175,000 3Bd/ 2Ba 1,649 Sq.Ft. La Canada Norte

03/06/2015 $150,000 4Bd/ 2Ba 1,844 Sq.Ft. Los Arroyos



04/02/2015 $125,000 3Bd/ 2Ba 1,094 SqFt. Los Arroyos






Quail Creek


03/02/2015 $244,000 2Bd/ 2Ba 1,582 Sq.Ft. Quail Creek 03/03/2015 $368,000 3Bd/ 3Ba 2,622 Sq.Ft. Quail Creek 03/05/2015 $340,000 3Bd/ 3Ba 2,114 Sq.Ft. Quail Creek 03/09/2015 $238,000 2Bd/ 2Ba 1,569 Sq.Ft. Quail Creek 03/10/2015 $265,000 2Bd/ 2Ba 1,569 Sq.Ft. Quail Creek 03/11/2015 $230,000 2Bd/ 2Ba 1,589 Sq.Ft. Quail Creek 03/11/2015 $230,000 2Bd/ 2Ba 1,589 Sq.Ft. Quail Creek 03/17/2015 $265,000 2Bd/ 3Ba 2,023 Sq.Ft. Quail Creek 03/18/2015 $305,000 2Bd/ 2Ba 1,961 Sq.Ft. Quail Creek 03/20/2015 $320,000 2Bd/ 2Ba 2,233 Sq.Ft. Quail Creek 03/21/2015 $284,000 3Bd/ 3Ba 1,922 Sq.Ft. Quail Creek 03/23/2015 $244,000 2Bd/ 3Ba 1,589 Sq.Ft. Quail Creek 03/23/2015 $320,000 2Bd/ 3Ba 2,051 Sq.Ft. Quail Creek 03/23/2015 $244,000 2Bd/ 3Ba 1,589 Sq.Ft. Quail Creek 03/30/2015 $325,000 3Bd/ 3Ba 2,389 Sq.Ft. Quail Creek 03/31/2015 $223,500 2Bd/ 2Ba 1,589 Sq.Ft. Quail Creek 04/01/2015 $280,000 2Bd/ 2Ba 1,569 Sq.Ft. Quail Creek 04/02/2015 $395,000 2Bd/ 2Ba 2,262 Sq.Ft. Quail Creek 04/03/2015 $209,000 2Bd/ 2Ba 1,569 Sq.Ft. Quail Creek 04/08/2015 $390,000 3Bd/ 3Ba 2,622 Sq.Ft. Quail Creek 04/10/2015 $389,500 2Bd/ 2Ba 2,262 Sq.Ft. Quail Creek 04/15/2015 $624,900 3Bd/ 4Ba 2,974 Sq.Ft. Quail Creek 04/22/2015 $305,500 4Bd/ 3Ba 3,418 Sq.Ft. Quail Creek 04/23/2015 $320,000 2Bd/ 2Ba 1,991 Sq.Ft. Quail Creek 04/23/2015 $329,387 2Bd/ 3Ba 2,051 Sq.Ft. Quail Creek 04/23/2015 $329,387 2Bd/ 3Ba 2,051 Sq.Ft. Quail Creek 04/24/2015 $170,000 2Bd/ 2Ba 1,569 Sq.Ft. Quail Creek 04/24/2015 $580,000 2Bd/ 3Ba 2,686 Sq.Ft. Quail Creek 04/28/2015 $237,000 2Bd/ 2Ba 2,195 Sq.Ft. Quail Creek 04/29/2015 $310,000 2Bd/ B2Ba 2,290 Sq.Ft. Quail Creek 04/30/2015 $309,000 2Bd/ 2Ba 2,154 Sq.Ft. Quail Creek

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Mortgage Connection

By Mike Morgan of Peoples Mortgage Company LO LICENSE # 0912532 LO NMLS# 224433 AZ BK# 0904164 COMPANY NMLS6274

Purchase a house with your Tax Refund as a Down Payment!

Is your goal to buy your own home this year? Are you afraid that may never happen? Maybe you’ve thought about buying but haven’t been able to save, or you have a little money saved but not enough.

Your tax return can help set you on the path to homeownership.

If you are currently renting you may be throwing money away. Many renters can actually lower their monthly housing payment by purchasing a home while the home you buy can add to your own personal wealth.

You can use your tax refund toward the down payment on your dream home.

Many people think they need a 20% down payment to buy a home while Peoples Mortgage offers mortgages with little to no down payment. For example, some Conventional loans require only a 5% down payment (and it can even be gifted to you from a family member). FHA loans require only a 3.5% down payment which can also be gifted. Some specialty programs require as little as 1/2% down payment while VA and USDA loans require no down payment at all. All of these home loan options also allow for the closing costs to be paid by the seller.

Your tax return refunds could be the answer and help you get into that home you’ve been looking for and help you build your personal wealth.

Home prices are increasing while interest rates are still near historic lows. You can afford much more home today than you could in the past.

Now is a great time to buy!!

Please call me for more details or feel free to email me at: [email protected]. Phone 520-954-7686. Visit my website at www.MikeMorgan.biz or read about our company at www.peoplesmortgage.com

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Sahuarita Home Showcase More Quality Homes from Mary Benavides

Beautiful home located in gated community close to all the great amenities in Rancho Sahuarita. Home welcomes you with 3,580 sqft, 5bd/3ba, bright formal living room w/beautiful wood floors, soaring ceilings & dramatic wrought iron stair case. Enjoy cooking in a gourmet kitchen w/gorgeous 42” cherry cabinets, granite counters, custom backsplash, HUGE center island, stainless appliances including double ovens & 5 burner gas cook top. Family room adjoins kitchen for easy entertaining. Downstairs includes full bedroom & bathroom plus den w/separate entrance perfect for guest, in-law suite or home business. Relax in the large master suite featuring double vanity, separate shower & Jetted Jacuzzi tub. Enjoy the inviting backyard w/grass, mature plants, covered patio w/paver extension & gas stub ready for your outdoor kitchen……………………….$299,200 CALL 520-248-2130

Be the first to view this beautiful home in a gated community close to all of Rancho Sahuarita’s great amenities. Home features 2,234Sqft, 4Bd/2.5Ba, formal living/dining, family room, bright kitchen, loft, & wonderful backyard. CALL 520-248-2130

Wonderful home & great floorplan featuring 1,951 sqft, 4Bd/3Ba, bedroom & full bath downstairs, bright kitchen w/plenty of cabinets & open to family room w/soaring ceilings, large relaxing master, plus low maintenance backyard w/pavers & turf…………...……$172,000

Almost new with upgrades galore; home features 3,185 sqft. 4Bd/3Ba including full bath & bedroom down stairs. Large kitchen w/granite counters, 42” cabinets, custom backsplash & stainless appliances. Beautiful master suite w/tons of storage. Huge backyard perfect for all your needs……………………………….$284,000 CALL 520-248-2130

Spectacular home on 1 acre w/room to play, relax or entertain. Home features 3bd/2ba, 2,068 sqft, newly remodeled kitchen, open floorplan w/fireplace, updated bathrooms, dream backyard w/grass, heated self cleaning pool & spa. Plus full RV hook ups…...$299,000 CALL 520-248-2130

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Don’t miss out on this meticulously maintained home featuring bright airy spaces, 1,780 sqft, 3bd/2.5ba, plus den, beautiful dark wood floors, stainless appliances & covered patio……………. CALL 520-248-2130

Nicely upgraded home you won’t want to miss. Home features 2,514 sqft, 3Bd/2.5Ba, dream kitchen w/granite counter & Stainless appliances, great backyard w/extra patio & pergola……... CALL 520-248-2130

Better act fast this 4bd/2.5ba 1,878 sqft home in lake side community won’t last long. Home includes brand new carpet, all kitchen appliances, wrought iron stair rail, ceiling fans & window treatments throughout……………………..$169,900 CALL 520-248-2130

Popular Borgota Floorplan with nice upgrades throughout featuring 5Bd/3Ba 3,070 sqft. Enjoy the fantastic backyard w/covered patio, pergola & no rear neighbors………………………$235,000 CALL 520-248-2130

The spring housing market is in full bloom with tons of activity. If you are in the market for a new home now is the time to buy! Interest rates are still extremely low and new homes are coming on the market daily. Give me a call and I can set you up with a new home search that will notify you as soon as a new home comes on the market. With all the new housing activity this is also the perfect time to sell! Give me a call and I can give your home a complete market analysis. You may be surprised at its current value.

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