Cara Marcelle Mancuso

"Buyers Don't Care about your AR Account"

With the start of 2012, I've noticed that SEO managers, blogging professionals, Bing, Google, and Yahoo reps, etc. are tearing up the phone lines with their marketing and online "advice". Every one is trying to offer something of value and are certain they have the answer to online productivity.

Here's a follow-up email I received from one such call, and I thought I'd share just an excerpt.

"Buyers will almost never see your AR account and they won’t care either. The only legitimate reason to spend any time on AR is to improve your main websites rankings."

Hmmm, I can tell you that in 2011 I received many WARM leads from callers who'd gotten to know me through my blogs. I received several referrals from agents who got to know me through my blog. I had people referred to me from past clients that went to my blog to see what I was about. I love to tell local businesses that I'm talking about them in my local blog. Reciprocity is very exciting and I love how good blogging makes me feel.

I'm VERY EXCITED ABOUT 2012!

I intend to continue blogging on Active Rain - and I'm also working on using Blogger more, and adding to my web page, fine-tuning social media, and some other projects - plus I'm working with a professional named David Bruce Jr. that I can't complain one little bit about.

Here's something I know right now.

1. I get leads from Active Rain and I'm bloomin' happy.
2. When I reach 300,000, my monthly subscription drops another $10.00
3. Blogging like crazy got me up to the top section of AZ - so when referral sources look to see who's who in AZ AR - well, there I am.
4. My latest pay-per-click experiment on Bing.com isn't bringing me one lead so far in its "free introductory month" just like Trulia didn't, and Yahoo didn't.

Maybe these sources, or others like them, have worked for you. We all need to utilize the methods that best work for us...and blogging works for me.

I will say that I'm looking into the items the above professional sent to me, and I've already tweaked my right-hand links a little bit, per his advice. (Thank you, Tim!)

But the bottom line is... What works for you?

Want to get to know me? Read my blog! Want to read Tucson real estate market reports - I've got that.

Want to search homes for sale Tucson, Marana, Oro Valley or any of the metropolitan areas of Tucson, AZ? I've got that.

Interested in information on REOs and Foreclosured upon Homes for sale in Tucson? Follow the link!

Want to chat on Facebook? I can do that!

Want to tweet! I'll follow you if you follow me!

Communication is good, and I enjoy my time here on Active Rain - and it's been one of the most productive lead-generation tools I've found in the past 18 months. Sure...I can improve upon so many things - and I plan to keep learning and tweakin' and optimizing my time and so forth.

Bottom line...Active Rain Works For Me.

Price Reduced! 3 Bedroom 2 bathroom Home for Sale in Tucson: Open House

This charming home in East Tucson is a home you don't want to miss seeing. Move-in ready, it comes with all appliances, three bedrooms, so many updates and extras - mark your calendar for this weekend's dual open house.

Saturday and Sunday, January 21 and 22nd, 1012 E Carnegie Drive will be open from 1-4 p.m. Complete kitchen remodel, bathroom updates and tiling, new carpet, new large ceramic tile, new fixtures, 200 amp electrical service, new roof - come see this and more in this quiet little neighborhood so close to stores, shopping, and more.

This ranch home was built in 1960 and sits on a large .20 acre lot. Mature trees, desert cactus garden and circular driveway help invite you home.

	1012 S Carnegie Dr Tucson, AZ 85710 1012 S Carnegie Dr
Home Photo Gallery Virtual Tour Property Map Payment Info Request Showing Cara M Mancuso Office: 520-909-2988 Mobile: 520-909-2988 Website: Visit Website	Price : $114,900 Bedrooms : 3 Bathrooms : 2 Square Foot : 1,352 Lot Size : 8,712 County : Pima Property Type : Detached Year Built : 1960 MLS Number : 21123778 click for more information and pictures Property Description What's not to love? Neutral palate in brick ranch with loads of upgrades! New kitchen remodel with all appliances, breakfast bar, new counters and cabinets, fixtures and lighting. Upgraded flooring throughout - ceramic tile in all traffic areas and new carpeting in bedrooms. New windows. New roof. French doors. Bathrooms remodeled with tiling, new vanity, new fixtures. Upgraded electric with 200 amp service. Landscaped front yard with gorgeous native cactus and mountain views. Full covered walkway, carport and covered back patio. Outside storage. Large Lot - move-in ready! Shopping, schools, parks nearby this quiet neighborhood. Features List Loads of Upgrades New Kitchen Remodel Breakfast Bar New Counters New Cabinets Ceramic Tile New carpeting Upgraded Electric Remodeled Baths Nicely Landscaped Outside Storage Large Lot Covered Walkway New Roof New Low-e Windows
Equal Housing Opportunity.	Tierra Antigua Realty : 1650 E River Rd #202 - Tucson AZ 85718 : 520-909-2988

Sunflower Community in Continental Ranch, Marana AZ: Active Adult Community Living

Looking for an active adult community lifestyle in Tucson or Marana, AZ? Nestled in the Tucson Mountain foothills, just 20 minutes of downtown Tucson lies Continental Ranch, a master-planned community that includes the neighborhoods of Sunflower Community.

Sunflower is a 55+ community of 967 homes with a variety of several floor plans available to suit your needs.

Sunflower Community and Continental Ranch has experienced vast growth over the past decade, and is progressing to include Saguaro Bloom, formerly Saguaro Springs, just across Rattlesnake Pass in 2012.

Crossroads at Silverbell District Park, the Continental Ranch Community park, pool, & skate park, and Pima County Library are all within its confines, as well as shopping, theater, several large grocery stores, Urgent Care center, office buildings and restaurants are just minutes away. The Tucson International Airport is 30 minutes from the freeway exit.

Enjoy an active lifestyle just steps from your door -- Sunflower Community offers a place to socialize and meet friends, as well as healthy outdoor activities for a variety of sports enthusiasts. Enjoy lighted tennis courts, a fitness center, spa, heated pool, spa, and clubhouse. Get involved in one of the many card clubs like Bridge, Pinochle, Euchre, and Canasta, or join to play Golf, needlework, quilting, hiking or travel.

Sunflower Community in Continental Ranch offers 2 and 3 bedroom homes for sale in Marana. They are currently priced from $99,900 with lot sizes up to .21 of an acre. You can see a list of homes for sale in Sunflower Community at this link, as well as ALL homes for sale in Continental Ranch, Marana, AZ here.

If you are relocating or retiring to the Tucson, Marana, Oro Valley, or Vail area and would like a visitor’s packet, I’d be happy to send one!

Sunflower Community in Continental Ranch, Marana, AZ is just one of the many beautiful and affordable locations to live in diverse Arizona. Give us a visit – you’ll be glad you did.

Market Statistics: Buying or Selling Homes in San Lucas, Rancho Marana, Marana

When looking for a home in a particular area - I'm drawn to market reports. Not necessarily graphs and charts - they look pretty but I'm not always sure what they mean. I just want to peruse some good ole' comparison shopping information.

Currently, San Lucas has 20 properties on MLS for the past quarter. (October through December) Only three are for sale, and 12 have sold. Obviously, folks have discovered the hidden gem of San Lucas and the incredible pricing deals for buyers available in this sub-division.

Looking at the map, San Lucas is just North of Tangerine Farms exit -- in fact, you can take the Marana exit east to find the neighborhoods encompassing San Lucas. There's a lot of new construction going on in the area as well with Lennar, Richmond American, and DRHorton heading the list. All of the homes have been built 2007 or later, so it's a relatively new community.

Amenities include a huge community park with tennis, basketball, baseball and soccer fields, walking trails, and even a concert in the park series! Mountain views come with all of course. All of this just about 15 minutes north along 1-10 of major shopping, business, and entertainment choices off Cortaro Road in Marana.

Homes have sold in this area for an average of $68.38 a sq. foot. That means that most of the houses in the area are selling for a median price of $126,600. Unbelievable when you factor in their age, condition, pride of ownership in the community, lot size and amenities. Homes range in size from cozy 1300 to roomy 2811 sqft, 5 bedroom homes for sale in Marana.

Just across 1-10, near Gladden Farms, sits the subdivision of Rancho Marana. Rancho Marana is also a newer development with a well-run HOA helping to keep neighborhoods tidy with pride of ownership. Facades are contemporary with tile roofs, and most of the homes have been built 2006 and later.

3 and 4 bedrooms homes for sale in Rancho Marana are prevalent, although there is currently one 2 bedroom home for sale in Marana. Sizes range in square footage from 1256 to 2271. Median sold comps range a bit higher than San Lucas, at $135,500. The average ACTIVE listings price currently is $79.38 a sq. foot.

For information on Rancho Marana and San Lucas homes for sale in Marana - please contact me - as a Marana neighbor I'm proud and happy to show you my communities!

If you are currently a Marana resident and would like a free CMA to help determine your current market value - I'm just a click away! With so few available homes for purchase starting out 2012, now might be the best time to market your own home for sale in Marana.

Check here for the link to the above-referenced homes for sale in Marana.

Continental Ranch sprawls westward from I-10, just minutes from downtown Tucson. Continental Ranch is a master-planned community with easy access to the nearby freeway, including parks, businesses, recreation, outdoor and indoor entertainment all within its borders. Besides a wealth of single family homes for sale, including 2 and 3 bedroom homes for sale in Continental Farms, 4 or 5 bedrooms homes for sale in Continental Farms, is an Active Adult Community known as Sunflower. Also included is nearby Continental Reserve with gated 2 and 3 bedroom homes for sale in Marana. The area is filled with neighborhood play areas and community pools, and even a skate park! New construction is also set to begin just over the pass in Saguaro Bloom, formerly known as Saguaro Springs, as well.

Continental Ranch is a busy place for real estate, with 162 homes for sale, under contract, or sold within the past quarter of 2011. It's an area of newer homes, with those currently for sale built no later than 1992.

Currently, there are 52 homes for sale Marana in Continental Ranch. 71 homes have sold in just three months in this area of Marana.

Of the homes for sale, prices range from $94,900 to $259,900 so there truly is something for every budget plan. Sizes range from a cozy 2 bedroom home at 974 sq. feet to a sprawling 2 story with 2361 square feet. There are 2,3,4, and 5 bedroom floor plans available in Continental Ranch. The average ACTIVE price per sq. foot is 100.02, making your median price range of homes available about $164,950. this is up almost $2 a square foot from September. If you are hoping to sell your home in Continental Ranch, average days on the market are currently just shy of three months. Effective pricing and staging will minimize your days on market.

Properties for sale in Continental Ranch include short sales, reos, and conventional. If you'd like more information on purchasing a distressed sale, please contact me! I have closed multiple transactions, including HUD homes, and would be happy to answer your questions.

Closed properties are averaging 89.11 a square foot - but these numbers can be "skewed" by properties needing work. It's important to view the homes for sale to accurately decipher the comps for Continental Ranch value. I can tell you that great homes priced right sell quickly - 16 of these homes sold in 11 days or less!

Take a peak at the ACTIVE listings for sale in Continental Ranch, Marana. If you need a personalized search outlining your size and amenities requirements, I'm happy to set you up a no-obligation, customized portal.

If you are a home seller in Tucson, Marana, Oro Valley or Vail, I'm happy to send you a free CMA to determine your property's market or visit your home in person to discuss marketing and selling options.

Call a neighbor to help you with your Continental Ranch home needs - I'm minutes away.