Wednesday, October 29, 2008

A fulfilling career

Understandably I have been getting the same question over and over lately… “How is your business doing?”
The honest answer is that it has slowed. However, each person and family I help now is more rewarding than ever because I know I have helped navigate them through these unique market conditions. There was a time, a few short years ago, when even an inexperienced agent managed to help clients (although I will always advocate the use of an experienced professional). I know now more than ever people need a Trusted Advisor. Someone who is looking out for their best interest and can give gentle guidance in their decision making process. With the markets continually changing it is more important than ever to seek out a professional with experience, knowledge and your best interests at heart. Any agent can take a listing but I am interested in giving you good council so that you can make the right decision for your family. It is important to me to be honest and use my 9 years of experience and knowledge of the Tucson market to help you come to the best decision for your particular situation. Yes, I have a proven track record in sales however, if you also want a Realtor who will be honest and who cares about what is best for you give me a call.

Until next time, Renée

Thursday, October 16, 2008

Proposition 100

I have had several people ask me how to vote on Proposition 100. This proposition is critical to Real Estate and property owners here in Arizona and could greatly impact you when you buy or sell a home.

Proposition 100, The Protect Our Homes Initiative, will protect both families and businesses from the damaging effects of a real estate sales or transfer tax. A real estate sales or transfer tax is a state or local government imposed tax that is collected when you sell or transfer ownership of your home, land or commercial real estate. While Arizona currently does not have such a tax, there is nothing to stop one from being enacted at any time. Proposition 100 will ensure that real estate sales or transfer tax is never a burden Arizonans have to face. Proposition 100 will protect the equity that people have worked hard to build in their homes and property. Since home and property owners already pay annual property taxes, an additional tax would be double taxation. Further, Proposition 100 will help keep housing affordable in Arizona by preventing a rise in closing costs and will allow more Arizonans and their families to purchase a home or property while protecting those living on fixed or low income.
Vote YES on Proposition 100.

Welcome

Welcome to my blog. I am so excited about this new format to communicate with you. Here I plan to post current information regarding the real estate market, happenings around Tucson, promotions through my preferred vendors and more. Be sure to check back frequently for all the latest or subscribe to my blog so you are sure to never miss a thing. I look forward to enhancing the level of service and expertise I bring to you as your Realtor and trusted advisor. Now more than ever we need a resource that we can trust for accurate information, it is my pleasure to bring this to you!
It’s a good life!
Renée