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Road Dog Ranch

Road Dog Ranch is 15 acres of serene terrain in Sonoita Arizona at the crossroads of US Highways 82 & 83. Here you’ll find wide open spaces in the heart of the Arizona wine country. The home has stables, a … Continue reading

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WHEN THE SELLER IS THE LENDER….

Risk aversion runs the gamut from No Sweat to Holy Cow!  In recent years we have  seen both ends of the spectrum and everything in between.  But if your home is not selling and those days on the market are … Continue reading

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Too Much of a Good Thing?

Sunshine is great for mood altering, skin tone, and vitamin D.  It’s always been a favorite past time to call friends back east during a blizzard and remind them that it’s 70 degrees here.  But turnabout is fair play and … Continue reading

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PROPERTY TAXES IN ARIZONA

In Arizona taxes are paid in arrears. The County Assessor collects and analyzes sales data to place a value on each of the 1.63 million properties in Maricopa County.  For 2012, data is collected through July 2010. Notices of valuation … Continue reading

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So Now You Are A Landlord!

So Now You Are A Landlord! Lots of people are opting to rent their homes until the housing market can support a price that will cover the encumbrances.  The best way to prepare for this is to review the Arizona Residential Landlord Tenant Act.  This … Continue reading

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The Cactus League is Underway: Let Us Entertain YOU!

With the Cactus League underway, baseball is the theme of the day from Giant Stadium in Scottsdale to the Salt River Fields at Indian Bend and the 101. The new training facility for the Rockies and Diamondbacks is getting rave reviews … Continue reading

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Northern Italian Pumpkin Lasagna

All you need is a simple salad and some crusty French bread, and dinner will be the highlight of your day! And lunch the next day, and the next… (Serves 8-10) Ingredients: 4 cups pumpkin, seeds & pulp removed, peeled … Continue reading

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