When Placing An Offer Having A Solid Pre-Qualification Letter And A Big Name Mortgage Company Will Help Negotiations With A Seller

When being pre-qualified for a mortgage in my opinion who you get pre-qualified with can (most probably will) have an effect on what sales price a seller is willing to accept when you get to the negotiation stage of an offer.

The reason why?

Sellers want known entities (companies/ brands) when selling a home. They do not want to think they made a deal with a buyer and then the mortgage company/ bank the buyer got their pre-qualification from decides they “after exhausting all options” cannot actually get the buyer a mortgage.

Believe it or not this happens more then people would think. Over optimistic loan officers at these smaller banks and mortgage brokers will sometimes “approve” someone where they may not be 100% approved. However the loan officer “expects” they will be able to get a full approval very soon so they tell the buyers they are “approved” and send them on their way only for the buyer to find out later on they can’t obtain financing. (At least the financing and rates they were initially quoted.)

Will getting pre-qualified by a big name bank/ mortgage company make a big difference in the final sales price?

I think so, if I am negotiating for a buyer and that buyer has a rock solid pre-qualification by a bank/ mortgage company with a excellent reputation I will make it known that my buyer’s financing is not an issue and press for a lower sales price based on the fact the seller is taking less risk and is going to get a closed sale out of the transaction.

The #1 (number one) thing a seller is most scared of (especially in this real estate market) is to take their home off the market for a buyer who then doesn’t qualify, or close on the home. At that point the seller they has lost momentum and the home has to go back on the market.  In addition to that it gets worse for the seller as other buyers who may have been interested in that property once they see it come back on the market they many times assume something must be wrong with the home since the deal didn’t close. The fact the home didn’t sell regardless of actual reason why will make it look tainted in the eyes of the market. Many times the reason the sale didn’t go through is a buyer didn’t qualify or had mortgage related issues.

So yes in summary a blue chip mortgage company with a solid reputation when your Realtor represents it in the correct way will save you as a buyer money off of the home sale in many situations. The seller also benefits because the peace of mind of selling to a buyer with a solid financing available is well worth in most cases I have seen 1%-2% off the offer price. This premium sellers are willing to give buyers for rock solid financing in today’s market is especially welcomed in the higher price ranges (Over $500,000 in Tucson) where financing is somewhat harder to obtain.

Who Are The Best Mortgage Companies To Get Pre-Qualified  With Then In Tucson?

- Nova Home Loans, Nova is the premium name in Tucson for mortgages every Realtor in Tucson knows if a  Nova loan officer pre-approves a buyer, that buyer is completely pre-approved and should not have problems. Furthermore their loan officers go out of the way to help borrowers get the best rates, and figure out loan programs that maybe a better fit then just the more mainstream loan products available to them. I would only use Nova for pre-qualifications etc. however there are other options available to buyers.

There are other names out there for those not interested in working with Nova. Those names would be:

Chase, Bank Of America, and for the really high end a Northern Trust Bank approval always makes high end sellers very happy, yet as already mentioned I believe the best work in Tucson is done by Nova Home Loans and they are very ingrained with the Tucson Realtor community so the name goes a long ways with both buyers, sellers, and their Realtors.

If you would like additional information about this or a name of a loan officer to contact to help you get pre-approved for a mortgage feel free to email/ call me an I’ll be happy to discuss it with you.

Zero Down Mortgages While Not Plentiful Are Still Available If You Know What Programs To Look Into

Are you a first time home buyer looking to buy a home of your own but have little to no down payment money available? While buying a home is a big step there are still really good loan programs (mortgages) available that offer no money down financing. If you have an average credit score, and a two year job history more then likely you can qualify for a zero down home mortgage to buy your first house. What kind of loan(s) are available for this?

USDA 100% Financing Mortgage (NO Money Down Home Loan)

The most popular zero down home mortgage/ loan available in today’s market is what’s called a USDA 100% home mortgage.  With a USDA mortgage you can borrow up to 103% (in some cases not all) to even have your closing costs (costs to provide/ process the loan to you) rolled into your mortgage. Now in most cases when I represent first time buyers I can get the seller to pay for your closing costs through negotiations however it is a nice option to have if we have a seller who is holding form on a great home at a great price. With No-Money Down the USDA loan is a very popular mortgage with first (1st) time home buyers; interest rates are very low, they are also somewhat easy to qualify for with in general only average credit needed and a stable 2 year job history, as well as the fact homes are so low in price right now with final mortgage payments for first time buyers being in the low $800’s/mo to just under $1,000/mo for amazing properties.

*USDA mortgage money is not always available so it is important that as a program you work with a Realtor and loan officer who understands this loan well as otherwise you maybe ready and “approved” for a USDA home loan with no money available to be lent…

Other Zero Down Home Loans Available in Tucson?

VA Mortgages- Mortgages backed by the Veterans Administration is another options for those home buyers who have served or are currently actively serving in the military. VA Mortgages offer Zero (0) Money down loans, great rates, and easy access to money available.

HUD Home $100 Down Mortgage- This mortgage program while not a true “zero” down is a mortgage program where a home can be purchased with only a mere $100 down. This loan program is only available for HUD Homes that the Federal Government owns and designates as available for the $100 down program. They do this as an incentive to move their harder to sell HUD homes.

If you would like additional information about no money down loan programs available in Tucson call or email and I will be happy to discuss your options with you.

Tucson National Offers Residents a Premium Golf Community With A Rich History And Lots Of Character Throughout

In Tucson many Tucson AZ golf course neighborhoods and developments are available one of the most favorite and historic Tucson golf centric neighborhoods would be Tucson National. Now with the hotel and grounds being run by Omni Tucson National has lost a little of its cache over the years as other world class golf neighborhoods have entered the Tucson area, namely The Gallery, La Ventana, and La Paloma Tucson National still retains a convenient location, good prices, its high end feel, as well as a history few other golf courses in Tucson have.

What are the home options available in Tucson National?

Like anything this depends upon your budget, wants and needs. Tucson National offers a wide variety of home types and price points. On the low end of the range townhomes are available in Tucson National for sale starting in the low $200,000’s. For that price you can expect a smaller townhome. patio home with about 1200sf, 2 beds, 2baths, and possibly have golf course views from the rear. As you can imagine golf course views run a premium but that premium isn’t as high as other golf course neighborhoods/ developments in the greater Tucson area. Town houses in Tucson National go up into the low $300,000’s and for that you will get a bit more size topping out around 1800sf-2,000sf. Features and amenities will also be a little nicer as you would expect with the higher price tag attached.

Most town houses as well as single family homes within Tucson National were built from the early 1960’s until about

Traditional Tucson National Home

thew 1980’s. That being the case as a buyer you can expect burnt adobe facades, a territorial look, and large expansive lots, many situated on the side of a hill as the front portion of Tucson National homes have steep hills they sit upon. These hills make for some grand entrances, and a very high end old money Tucson feel to them.

Single Family homes start about where the townhomes leave off at about 2000sf. Although smaller homes do come on the market occasionally. With starting prices in the high $300,000’s and low $400,000’s buying a house within Tucson National is still quite a bit more expensive then the average Tucson home, yet it is in line with other highly demanded Tucson premium golf course neighborhoods/ communities.

On the high end Tucson National “Estate” Homes generally start in the $800,000’s and can easily go into the low to mid $1.5M range. For the most part the high end of Tucson National real estate offers spacious, burnt adobe home, on a large lot, pool, other high end amenities atop the hills that run through Tucson National.

If you would like additional information about homes and real estate values within Tucson National feel free to call or email me and I will be happy to discuss it with you.

Whats the history of Tucson National’s Golf Course?

This an excerpt from http://www.tucsongolfvacations.com/course-reviews/omni-tucson-national.htm

The Omni Tucson National Resort & Spa is a part golf’s rich history. It’s a traditional layout that began as a private course designed by Robert Bruce Harris. It had an curious combination of mounds and bunkers sitting away from the greens. That had to be changed. So Robert von Hagge and Bruce Devlin were called in to correct the boo-boo and another nine holes was also added.

This the 18th Hold At Omni Tucson National Represents One Of The Best Finishing Holes In Tucson Golf

“It was so interesting watching this golf course grow from day one,” Klewin said. “The first superintendent dragged the dirt fairways eight times before he was satisfied that it was perfect. And he told me that 25 years into the future golfers would be able to ride carts in the fairways without any bumps and that it would be as smooth as riding on the cart paths.

“During construction we actually leveled everything. All the vegetation was removed except for some select cacti and saguaros and we started from scratch. All the trees you see out there were planted after the bulldozers went through. Today, with all the environmental concerns, that just isn’t done anymore,” Klewin said.

The Omni Tucson National opened on January 3, 1963, 128 days after it had been seeded.

“I like the new target-styled desert courses,” Klewin opined, “but I think in many cases the new courses start with a lake on left or right or a trap and pretty much are the same. So when you come to Tucson National it’s like a midwestern traditional course and a big change from what’s being built today.”

Today the year-round golf destination has 232 acres of mature trees and stunning views of the Santa Catalina Mountains. The pros play the Orange/Golf combination, at par-72, 7,148 yards in length.

The Green Course, added in 1982, features hilly-elevation changes and some challenging uphill and downhill shot opportunities not typically found in Tucson. The newer nine, which measures 3,222 yards at par 36, offers stunning views of the surrounding Sonoran Desert and features tough bunkering and elongated fairways.

No. 18 during the PGA event or No. 9 on the Gold Course is a classic. This par-4, 465-yard test has a small landing area

This Tucson National Estates (West) Home For Sale Shows A Little Of The Flair Some Of The Tucson National Homes Can Posses

with water on both sides. In the 1960s Palmer made a 7 here to lose the tournament. It’s one of those holes that no lead is safe when the Tucson Open leader comes to the tee trying to hold a lead.

The tee shot is somewhat blind and normally leaves a mid to long iron to a well-protected, elevated green. Even if you have found the fairway on your first shot, missing the approach will usually lead to bogey or worse. It’s consistently ranked one of the toughest holes on the PGA Tour.

The Orange Course’s No. 8 is another challenge. It’s a par-5 at 524 yards with fairway bunkers and tall pine trees on the right. If you don’t carry your tee shot far enough, you will face a second shot that’s blind.

You might do a double-take when you stand on the tee of the Green Course’s 500-yard No. 6, which goes steeping uphill. Just keep it in play and you might have a chance to score well.

Today, the Touchstone Energy Tucson Open is the ninth oldest tournament on the PGA Tour. It was first staged January 19-21, 1945, at El Rio Golf Club, and it has endured 12 names changes over the years including such monikers as Dean Martin and Joe Garagiola.

In 1986, Tucson National opened to the public after operating for nearly a quarter century as one of Tucson’s finest private clubs. That “private club” association really never really left Tucson National.

Tucson National’s fairways feature Tifway 419 pollen-free Bermuda and the new greens are Champion Bermuda. There are 10 lakes and 188 strategically-placed steep-pitched sand bunkers. The club sponsors year-round golf clinics and individual instruction provided by resident professionals and the John Jacob’s School of Golf.

If Tucson had this ordinance homes in disrepair wouldn't be allowed. That would be a good thing for the city at large and individual neighborhood across the city

Los Angeles last Thursday enacted a new ordinance that holds lenders/ servicers responsible for keeping foreclosed homes from falling into disrepair and derelict conditions. The ordinance can fine lenders up to $100,000 if they let a property fall into bad condition.

This is basically how the new ordinance works;

City officials said they hope an ordinance that took effect Thursday will help building inspectors identify the banks that own such foreclosed and abandoned homes and — with the threat of stiffer fines — encourage them to keep them clean and safe.

It is the city’s latest attempt to deal with neglect at many of the 27,000 foreclosed homes in Los Angeles. It allows the city to levy fines of up to $100,000 against financial institutions that seize homes and allow them to fall into disrepair.

It starts by addressing the limbo period between when a lender issues a mortgage default notice and the point that the title transfers to the lender. Banks often don’t consider the properties their responsibility until after they take the title. The ordinance now makes them responsible as soon as they issue a default notice. From the L.A. Times on 7/11/10

I personally think this is a great way for cities to address several concerns; first they will be directly responsible for keeping properties in good shape and not letting them become serious eyesores as almost every neighborhood in Tucson has to deal with. Secondly it will make banks move their foreclosures faster as now they have to keep up on condition of property from time of foreclosure notice. To keep costs from mounting they will want to sell the homes much sooner then inherit the costs of holding onto the property where other repairs, and upkeep would arise. This will result in better initial pricing for buyers and will keep the foreclosures moving and not in the “shadow” or “limbo” state a lot of foreclosures can sit in for 3-6 months before the lenders have them cleaned up and ready for sale.

So is this something Tucson will do? Is it a good idea?

I hope Tucson will do this as it will help neighborhoods, values, and just the overall blight a foreclosure in disrepair can create. I also think it is a very good idea as the city can use the money if lenders want to let properties be in a derelict condition. For lenders it maybe a little harsh as sometimes the properties before they are even served a foreclosure notice will be in disrepair and the lenders will need to be on their toes yet the overall good/ goal of the ordinance is much greater then the lenders extra work/ money needed to comply.

If anyone has their thoughts on the subject leave them as I can imagine stances on both sides of this.

Jumbo loans those mortgage  loans used for home purchases with a loan amount in excess of $417,000 (This figure is for Tucson each city across the US has different minimum requirements that makes the “Jumbo” loan a requirement) are now following much closer to traditional mortgage rates (now roughly 4.55% for a 30 year fixed). Jumbo rates are currently running on average 5.48% on a 30 year fixed.

Jumbo mortgages as the name indicates are for high dollar loans and over the past couple of years (since the secondary mortgage market evaporated) jumbo loans were a few percentage points above a traditional mortgage rate. That’s if you could qualify for one, many banks didn’t want to give them and furthermore made the rates so high that few buyers wanted to use one for their home purchase. So in reality while buyers under a $417,000 loan amount could get lets say an average 5.00% mortgage if you needed a “Jumbo loan” you were going to be paying the mid to high 7% range and during the mortgage meltdown of the end of 2008 early 2009 I saw some Jumbo’s running mid 8%’s….. Now times are better for buyers in need of a Jumbo while the yield premium between the two types of mortgages is on the high end of the range it’s still in the range and not “off the charts” as had been the case. Generally speaking Jumbo mortgages in Tucson run 1/2% to 1% higher then traditional financing.

Are Jumbo Financing/ Loans/ Mortgages Easier To Get Now?

While I am not a loan officer from what I hear and see with my own clientèle is that the process is still cumbersome yet loans are being approved and deals are getting done. The underwriting process is (like all loans right now) a process and loan applicants should be expected to show details and documentation for even what would seem like meaningless items. Most banks are holding their jumbo mortgages in their own portfolio and underwriters are held responsible for what they approve. Gone are the days when every bank had a secondary market to dump all loans into and be paid quick, fat fees for originating them. Mortgage brokers still sell their loans to loan portfolios however these mortgages are highly scrutinized and need to be endlessly documented so they can be sold within 30 days of origination.

The Foothills is offering some of the best deals seen in years right now. Here are some of the best

Looking for the best value, deal on a house in the Catalina Foothills? Right now the Catalina Foothills in Tucson is offering some pretty solid deals on homes, some are better than others here are the best deals in my opinion.

Best Deal Under $250,000 in the Foothills Currently-

MLS#21003022: 2439 E Autumn Flower Drive Tucson, AZ 85718- This townhouse in River Walk just off of Campbel

This 2007 Townhome for $239k offers a premium Foothills location, amenities, and nice upgrades for the money

l and River is a foreclosure built in 2007, with 1960sf, 3 bed, 4 baths (although not all full baths). This townhouse is a 3 story home in the heart of the Foothills priced at $239,900. For quality of home, location, and fact that it is only a few years old this property in my mind is the best deal sitting on the market under $250k right now. The home is an auction sale so anyone interested must get registered (contact me for the terms and to be registered) yet pre-sale offers can be currently submitted.

This over 3,500sf foreclosure property in 85718 thats move-in ready, clean, and has many upgrades for $399k is a top Foothills value

Best Deal Priced $250,000-$500,000 In The Foothills Currently-

MLS# 21025135: 6510 N Camino Arturo Tucson, AZ 85718- This over 3,500sf home in Santa Catalina Estates No 4 is probably the best home deal in the Foothills under $500k. The size, location and fact the home is in great shape for $399,000 is a pretty realistic price for Foothills living. Master bedroom with incredible mountain views, garden tub, and giant walk-in shower. 3 first floor bedrooms with in suite bathrooms, 2 large family/living room areas, nicely updated kitchen, 3 car garage, pool, surround waiting for you to install your BBQ. This home also is a foreclosure yet for the money it’s hard to find more space thats move in ready with upgrades for under $115/sf.

Best Foothills Value For $500,000- $750,000-

MLS# 21025319: 6630 N Saint Andrews Drive Tucson, AZ 85718: This home is a 2,249sf, 2/2.5/ den in Skyline CC

One of the best deals in the Foothills a Skyline CC Highly upgraded home for $525k offering a 500 bottle insulated wine cellar, Viking appliances, Sub-Zero the list is endless....

Estates. On size this home is a little small however on features, brands, and what you get for the money this is one of the best deals going in the Foothills right now. The reason? This home is located in Skyline CC, on the same street there is a $900k plus foreclosure home and a $3.4M estate for sale (4 homes down on the same side of the street). For the price range this home has everything going with Viking Convection double ovens, Viking Range, Sub-Zero, 500 bottle insulated wine cellar, imported stone flooring from Greece throughout honestly the list with this home is endless. You simply don’t find homes of this quality on Skyline (or greater Foothills for that matter) in the mid $500,000’s. Generally homes with this type of set-up in a premium Foothills neighborhood cost into the low $700k’s not this one as it is currently priced to sell at $525,000. I have done the comps and town homes within Skyline have closed escrow recently close to where this single family home is priced and it sits on almost a 3/4 acre manicured lot along the 8th fairway of Skyline C.C..

Best Value Over $750k in the Catalina Foothills Currently:

Even though this home is in need of updating for the price and views it brings it is among the best values in the Catalina Foothills right now

MLS# 21008627: 3718 E Rose Peak Place Tucson, AZ 85718: This foreclosure home while it needs updates is still one of the absolute best deals on the market over $750k in the foothills in Tucson. The home is 4,599sf, 4/4, in Foothills II neighborhood. This home sits high up above Tucson and allows it to have essentially million dollar views for a listed price of $769,900. The MLS description for this property is as follows;  SW CONTEMPORARY STUNNING HOME DESIGNED BY A RENOWNED ARCHITECT TO CAPTURE THE ENTIRE MAGNIFICENT TUCSON VALLEY THAT YOU CAN ENJOY FROM THE BALCONY OF EVERY ROOM. TIMBER BEAMED CIELINGS THROUGHOUT, GRANITE IN THE LARGE GOURMET KITCHEN, FORMAL LIVING AND DINING ROOM, COZY FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT ROOM WITH BAR. SUPERB OUTDOOR LIVING IN THE BACKYARD WITH LARGE POOL AND SEVERAL BALCONIES, THIS HOME IS ABOVE THE REST AND A MUST SEE!!

Kitchen with Hickory Cabinets, Roll outs, complemented with Granite Counters, GE Profile Appliances and upgraded light and plumbing fixtures

My newest listing is this like new 2537sf Pulte home offers a split 3 bed, 2.5 bath, den, great room with formal dining plan as well as luxury features including high ceilings, beehive fireplace, oversized windows, large kitchen with granite counters, hickory cabinets with roll outs, GE Profile appliances, 18 inch tile in all high traffic areas and wet areas as well as a large covered patio off of the rear of the home and a smaller more private garden patio off of the formal dining room. The home is one of the most well finished properties in Ironwood Reserve for sale currently. Not only is it highly upgraded it’s also well thought out and priced right currently offered for sale at $299,900.

This home located at 8589 Crosswater Loop is a NW Tucson home in pristine condition with upgraded ceiling fans, plumbing and light fixtures, as well as window coverings. These type of fixtures are hard to find in most of the foreclosures on the market as 9 times out of 10 they are taken along with appliances and other major items of the home. With this property at 8589 Crosswater Loop you don’t have to worry about what issues it may have as it offers a hassle free and known product with all seller disclosures attached.

What else does this property have awaiting its new owners?

This home allows for maximum storage including a 3 car garage, finished laundry room with sink counter-space and extra cabinetry, large master walk-in closet, and small custom shed along side of home. If you are short on storage space in your current home you won’t be after you move in here.

The rear yard offers premium unobstructed mountain views of Sombrero Peak, lots of space, large covered patio, and a gas stub for a future built in BBQ. The front and rear yards have been professionally landscaped with mature vegetation on a drip system and grassed area on sprinkler (grassed area in rear).

A Large master suite with high ceilings open into a master bath complete with an oversized garden tub, separate shower and his and her separate vanities makes for one of the best master suite set-ups in the area. Master suite also features a supersized master closet with plenty of space for even the professional shopper-

Additional Pictures:

Hickory Cabinets, Granite Counters, GE Profile Appliances, Along With Upgraded Light Fixtures and Plumbing Fixtures and A HUGE Pantry pretty much sums up the kitchen

Kitchen looking in from Great Room

Powder room (Half Bath) With Pedestal Sink

Great Room Looking From Kitchen

Bee-Hive Fireplace in Great Room

Master Bedroom Offers large windows, private door to rear patio, as well as high ceilings and lots of space

Master Bat with His and Her Vanities/ Garden Tub/ and Separate Stand-Up Shower

Garden Tub In Master

Over-Sized Master Closet With Organizer System

Rear Yard With Large Covered Patio And Grass Area On Sprinkler (All Professionally Installed)

NW Side of rear yard from covered patio

Another Shot Of Rear Yard (From Other Side Of Yard)

Custom Storage Shed Along Side Yard

New Home Builders In Tucson Are Having A Very Hard Time Moving Homes Look For Incentives To Go Up And Prices To Be Slashed

From what I have seen and heard from the new home builder contacts I talk with in Tucson ALL of the builders are having a very difficult time moving product (homes) as the first time buyer tax credit has now fully expired and demand was pulled forward by a ways as well. Across the city builders are struggling to move properties. A majority of the builders “ramped up” to meet the expected demand for finished spec homes for buyers wanting to make the $8k tax credit deadline, most of those buyers never showed, or those that did purchased foreclosure homes instead of builder specs. This left builders sitting on a lot of finished or about to be finished spec homes with no buyers. These homes are now done and still sitting in most situations as bank foreclosures are cheap relative to new homes thus eating into the demand present for new homes.

So what is going to happen with these homes and builders?

I believe you are going to see prices dropped again somewhat similar to what we saw in the market from late 2008 early 2009 as builders re-organized their businesses to be able to drop costs. Builder spec homes that are finished should be able to be picked up for a very reasonable price with massive incentives. Lennar right now is offering a 3.25% FIXED 30 year mortgage to buy one of their homes on top of other incentives. Other builders are reducing prices and increasing incentives drastically to make sales happen. So if you are a buyer able and willing to buy in today’s market you are in a pretty good place as the builders will do a whole lot to earn your business.

If you want to see all of the spec homes available for sale in Tucson use this link- New Homes For Sale In Tucson

Best builders willing to work a deal?

Lennar Homes- with their 3.25% 30 year mortgage would be a good start as the costs of borrowing most people don’t realize can run 10’s and 10’s of thousands more just by having a 1%-2% higher fixed rate.

Meritage Homes- Meritage is always willing to deal on their homes if you know what to ask for and how to negotiate with them. If you are looking for a pure “best deal” and their is a Meritage Homes neighborhood near where you want to live with a floor plan and product you like I would highly suggest looking into Meritage.

Richmond American Homes- Richmond over the past 6 months has slashed prices and boosted incentives on top of that I have had a lot of success negotiating additional incentives on top of what the builder was willing to do. Richmond American has several top notch neighborhoods to choose from and I think for buyers looking the the above $200k price point Richmond American will yield you the best overall value in new housing in the Tucson region. (Assuming you negotiate for the additional incentives I know exist in the market right now but maybe not be “advertised” by the builder)

If you are interesting in learning more about the best deals in the Tucson new home segment of the housing market feel free to email/ call and I will discuss it with you.

My newest listing, located in Skyline Country Club, offers great value for a very upscale and finished home

My newest listing within the prestigious Skyline Country Club in the Catalina Foothills is something special! It was completely remodeled — down to the studs — in 2002. This property offers high-end features and a location just down the street from the clubhouse. It has a custom feel that few homes in Skyline or anywhere else in the foothills can match.

The high-end features begin in the kitchen, where over $100,000 was spent during the remodeling. The kitchen is now spacious and comes complete with an enclosed, locking, 500-bottle wine cellar, Sub-Zero refrigerator, Viking Professional Series range with double ovens, extensive cabinetry, and expansive lighting. The custom stainless steel counter tops run long and are perfect for large preparations. This kitchen is best in class and offers a well-designed, top-of-the-line feel.

What are the numbers on this home?

• 2249 square feet
• 0.72 Acre Lot 
• 2 bedrooms
• Den
• 2.5 baths
• 2 car garage
• Completel remodeled in 2002
• Over $200,000 worth of upgrades added during the 2002 remodel
• One of the best listings in Skyline Country Club or the foothills for the money

Currently offered at $525,000

What else does this home offer its new owner?

A great deal, actually! The property itself is located along the 8th fairway within Skyline Country Club. The layout of the lot gives it maximum frontage along the golf course. The home has mature, manicured, desert landscaping in both front and rear, and there is room in the rear yard to either add onto the home, put in a pool, and/or add other accommodations.

The kitchen this home offers is best in class

Inside the house — continuing with its “everything redone” theme — the baths feature all Grohe fixtures and Toto toilets. The master bath has a dual-head 8ft x 4ft shower with custom porcelain tile work. The hallway half-bath features a unique granite zen sink as well as a unique, Spanish “between the studs” medicine chest that allows for plenty of extra storage.

It’s also worth mentioning that when this home was remodeled, the ceilings were raised, rooms were reconfigured,

"Gargoyle" Tile In Master Shower Showing Some Of The Detail This Listing Brings To Buyers

and the exterior was spruced up with native Arizona rock which is also used on the fireplace. Also installed were new 3-panel French doors and 18-inch stone flooring, imported from Greece, throughout the home. A potting shed was added in the rear for gardening supplies or additional storage.

If you are interested in learning more about this property or would like to schedule a showing, feel free to email or call, and I will be happy to assist you.

Additional Pictures:

Exterior

View of the property from the 8th fairway of Skyline C.C.

Double door front entrance

Family Room

Stone fireplace/ Stone is from an AZ quarry in Northern Arizona

Kitchen

Other side of kitchen

Kitchen

500 Bottle Insulated Wine Cellar With Locking Door

Breakfast Nook Off Of Kitchen

Living room

Den/ Office

Hall half bath off of den

Master Bath With An Over-Sized Walk-In Dual Head Shower

Master Bed Closet with Closet Organizer System

Master Bedroom

Triple French Doors From Master Bedroom Towards Rear Patio

Rear Yard Facing The Home (North)

Rear Patio

Rear Yard With Walking Path Down To Golf Course

Potting Shed Off of Rear Of Home

Secondary Bedroom

Second Bath Off Of Second Bedroom

Vail, Arizona a sleepy small suburb of Tucson is growing fast due to its master-planned community of Rancho Del Lago. Look for Vail to grow exponentially in years to come as Rancho Del Lago brings residents and businesses alike to the area.

Homes for sale in the Rancho Del Lago neighborhood for many in Tucson represent an affordable, classy, and somewhat sophisticated “Off the main drag”, place to call home. Located in Vail Arizona what most would call a suburb of Tucson, Rancho Del Lago offers newer (new homes are still available) homes, great prices, as well as a championship golf course always in near perfect condition.

-As a side note-
I used to play a lot of golf (and I mean a lot of golf, like every single day for about 3 years I was on a golf course playing/ practicing) and Rancho Del Lago is one of my favorite courses for under $50/ round, now during the winter the price goes up but it’s still one of the best values in the Tucson area.

The Homes in Rancho Del Lago For Sale-

Homes in Rancho Del Lago vary and homes for sale are always available. Price ranges generally start currently in the $150k’s and go up from their to a max out point of about the low $400k’s. On the starter home end of the range you can expect a clean, nice 3 bed, (sometimes 4) 2 bath, single story home with a tile roof, recently built, with 1,300sf and 1,500sf of space. One the higher end of the price range you can expect a well done 2,500sf up to 3,500sf home with, 3 car garage and possibly (probably) luxury features such as granite, extensive tile, pool, and high ceilings. Foreclosure homes and properties within the Rancho Del Lago neighborhood are also available and those homes can generally be purchased for a price 10%-15% below the price point where traditional sales sell for. The entire Rancho Del Lago area was originally developed and continues to be developed for a slightly higher end buyer who wants to be away from the busy city life yet still close enough to enjoy the benefits of living near by. On that level without a doubt the Rancho Del Lago neighborhood has and continues to succeed.

-Vail, Arizona-

Vail Arizona is located roughly 20 minutes (by freeway) from Downtown Tucson and is one of the fastest growing and in the future (15-20 years) will be one of southern Arizona’s next boom towns/ cities where people flock to. Vail is still somewhat underdeveloped which some people prefer however as time goes on the area will grow exponentially as major employment, shopping, and amenities sit adjacent to it in SE Tucson along the Houghton corridor. The Rancho Del Lago neighborhood really put Vail, Arizona on the map and is driving the entire areas real estate development.

If you would like help finding or selling a home within Rancho Del Lago feel free to contact me as I have experience selling homes within the neighborhood. All emails/ phone calls are returned generally within the hour or end of the day at most.