Stuff to do in Tucson this Weekend
February 25, 2011
- Last Weekend for The Tucson Rodeo
Spend the weekend at the Tucson Rodeo grounds checking out the Junior Rodeo and the ProRodeo Competition. Tickets run from $17 to $26 depending on the event and can be purchased online or at the gate. www.tucsonrodeo.com
- World Golf Championships
If a few days out on the greens is your idea of a perfect weekend… then this weekend was made for you! The Ritz Carlton Golf Club, Dove Mountain is hosting the internationally televised World Championships – Accenture Match Play Championships. Gates are open from 9AM to 6PM on Friday, 8:30AM to 6PM on Saturday, and 6:30AM to 6PM on Sunday. For parking or shuttle info, a detailed event schedule, or tickets go to: www.pgatour.com
- “Fresh Paint” Fundraising event at UofA
Come browse the originals of more than 100 donated pieces by emerging artist in this one-day fundraising event benefiting the University of Arizona Museum of Art. The event features a Silent Auction and Live Auction full of unique works of art! Tickets are $60 per person and include fabulous food, fun music and socializing with the Fresh Paint artists! Go to www.artmuseum.arizona.edu for more info!
Looking for Something Fun to do in Tucson this Weekend?
August 13, 2010
Why not try one of these fun filled events?
Grab your swimsuit, towel, and a picnic blanket, and head over to the Tucson Racquet and fitness Club for a family picnic benefiting EEF, the Education Enrichment Foundation. The cost of $12 for adults and $5 for kids includes a delicious picnic dinner, live music by Still Cruisin’, and a night of family fun. Visit them online at www.eeftucson.org
Don’t miss the exciting FREE street performances of everything from Beat Boy Acrobatics to Bag Pipers at Tucson’s 2nd Saturdays Downtown! There will be plenty of arts and crafts vendors and downtown business specials! To check out the schedule of events, see where the free parking lots are, or see merchant specials… visit them online at: www.2ndsaturdaysdowntown.com.
Is it the Right Time to Refinance?
July 27, 2010
Possibly you’ve been thinking about taking some cash out to make improvements around your house. Or you may just be wondering how much you could lower your payment with a lower rate mortgage. You also may want to pay your loan off sooner by refinancing from a 30 year loan to a 15 year.
There are a lot of possibilities to explore. Find out if it’s the right thing for you to do or the right time to do it. You never know if you don’t ask. We’re here for you. Call Mike today! 520.954.7686
Update on USDA Rural Development Loan Program
July 16, 2010
While we wait for HR 4899 to pass and be signed into law, the president’s budget is going through mark up. Last year the USDA 502 Guaranteed program was allocated 12 billion dollars, the Senate Appropriations Committee is recommending 24 billion dollars for the 2011 fiscal year.
The bill includes $2.768 billion in discretionary budget authority for rural development programs, which is a decrease of $168 million from the fiscal year 2010 and an increase of $85 million above the President’s request.
Increases are provided for guaranteed single family housing loans. A fee increase is authorized which will allow the Agency to provide $24 billion in new loans at no cost to the government.
In the face of the recession Rural Development’s loan programs have been the principle source of home financing in rural areas.
If you would like more information regarding USDA 100% financing Rural Devolopment loans please contact Mike Morgan at Peoples Mortgage. 520.954.7686.
Housing in Tucson, Arizona June 2010
July 12, 2010
With the surge in home sales this spring due to the home buyer tax credit, we are now seeing, as expected, a slight decline in the number of homes being sold. According to the National Association of REALTORS® Chief Economist, Lawrence Yun, we will likely see a decline in home sales in July and August as well. Yun also noted 4.4 million Americans took advantage of the now expired home buyer tax credit. Two-thirds of those were first time homebuyers who received up to $8,000 towards the purchase of their home. One third were repeat buyers and were eligible to receive a $6,500 credit. One million out of the 4 million bought a home due to the credit.
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Tucson Housing Report May 2010
July 9, 2010
