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Sales in Green Valley, AZ continue to lag behind 2012 by 29%, with 82 sales in April 2013 as compared to 118 in April 2012.  Year to date (YTD) there have been a total of 277 sales as compared to 390 during the same time period in 2012. 

The number of active listings continues to climb with 965 homes on the market at the end of April as compared to 788 in April 2012.  158 new listings went on the market in April as compared to 105 a year ago.  YTD the number of new listings have increased by 25.7% over the same time period in 2012.

Despite these statistics, the average days on market dropped to 141 YTD as compared to 190 for the same time period in 2012, a decline of 25.79%.  

If you are thinking of selling your Green Valley AZ home give me a call, I'd love to hang an Another SOLD By Judi in front of YOUR house.  More than thirty of my listings are currently under contract or have sold this year--proving that the right agent can get your home sold even in a difficult market.   

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The newly formed Green Valley Fine Arts Network has gone social with a Facebook page and its own website to showcase and sell its members' art rather than relying solely on the typical local art shows and social center venues. 

This network is a collective of artists who are masters in producing gallery quality creations in a wide spectrum of media. Their showcase includes unique works in clay, jewelry, sculpture, Raku, oil paint, watercolors, woodworking, furniture, textiles, photography, and organics.  Click through their gallery of inspired masterpieces and you'll discover a treasure trove of one of a kind art pieces.

As creative as their works of art is the network's company name, Third Act LLC.  It is a metaphor for life as a 3-act play.   In the first part of life we start to know/discover who we are. The second act is what we do with our lives, how we spend our time.   Finally in the third act we begin to make sense of the whole.  We understand the meaning and significance of the "play" we've been living...in short, we finally get it! 

Retirement allows us to journey from the necessity of making a living to pursuing personal passions and fulfilling creative yearnings.  In Green Valley, Arizona we have an unique environment that has led to many of our retirees wanting to leave a legacy to this world. 

The Third Act is our "ah ha" moment.    Come and experience the joy of the members of the Green Valley Fine Art Network "ah ha" moments that are so magnificently captured in their artistic pursuits. 

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Save the date...the Boys and Girls Club of Santa Cruz County is presenting their annual “Fiesta de Mayo” on the weekend of May 4-6.  

The weekend kicks off on May 4th with a glamorous fundraising event that features a gourmet dinner and silent auction beginning at 5 p.m. to midnight at the picturesque Tubac Golf Resort.  The Crystal Stark Quintet will be providing roof-shattering entertainment. 

Get your tickets today--$75 per person.

Festivities continue on Monday May 6th with the 34th Annual Produce Carne Asada at the Tubac Golf Resort.   Great food, music and friends make this one of Santa Cruz County's most anticipated events. Tickets are $25.

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The annual Tubac, AZ self-guided garden tour is sponsored by the Tubac Center of the Arts (TCA) and features beautiful Tubac area gardens, each providing a different aspect of the "art of gardening".   

#1 - A traditional Tubac garden with a large enclosed back patio full of native plants and easy to care for landscaping.    A special treat at this stop on the tour are the garden pots painted by Artist members on the patio.  Shannon Lockwood will speak here at 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. about landscaping with native plants.  

#2 - Enchanting design incorporates raised garden beds and space to entertain into a profusion of color and functionality.  Lorin Jacobsen, local builder,  will be on site to answer questions and explain how to build and incorporate raised beds into your own garden.

#3 - An oasis in the desert overlooking the Anza Trail and the mesquite bosque, this is a garden where you’ll want to sit and soak in the peace and quiet.   Learn about photographing flowers/plants with Mary Ball at 10:00 a.m. and noon in this charming garden setting.

#4 - A garden of beautiful roses and various kinds of  blooming plants and the pricklier cactus varieties.  Learn about planting, feeding and fertilizing roses and other plants from Bob Warren, at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

#5 - Take a deep cleansing breath as you step into an amazingly serene garden filled with plants, water features, sculptures and an elegant outdoor room for entertaining designed by local architect Arturo Vasques of Patagonia and built by Greg Johnrow.  Pick up tips about landscape design from Rori Wailes of Terra Flora Design at 11:30am and 2pm.  

Don't miss this very special event on:

Saturday April 27, 2013 from 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. 

Tickets are $20/Members and $25/Guests

AND, your Garden Tour Ticket gives you free access to an informative lecture at Tubac Center of the Arts on Saturday, April 20th at 3:00 p.m., "Sustainability Practices in Desert Environments", Michael Ben-Eli.

Register Now!

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March, which is typically one of Green Valley, AZ's highest grossing Real Estate months,  failed to impress with sales down by 31% as compared to March 2012.    Year to date (YTD) sales are down by 28.7% as compared to the same time period in 2012.   This decline comes on the heels of the promising news that sales were up by 17.3% in 2012 as compared to 2011.

There were 80 sales in March as compared to 116 in March 2012, and YTD there have been 194 sales as compared to 272 during the same time period last year. 

The number of active listings continues to climb as well with 995 homes on the market at the end of March as compared to 898 in March 2012.  182 new listings went on the market in March as compared to 125 a year ago.  YTD the number of new listings increased by 20.4% over the same time period in 2012.

Despite these statistics, in March the average days on market (DOM) experienced a sharp decline of 36.65% as compared to last March, and are down by 32.65% YTD vs. the same time period last year. 

If you are thinking of selling your Green Valley AZ home give me a call, I'd love to hang an Another SOLD By Judi in front of YOUR house.  Fifteen of my listings are currently under contract--proving that the right agent can get your home sold even in a difficult market.   

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Photography by Brian Stoll, Realtor/Associate Broker RE/MAX Valley Properties

Spring has sprung everywhere in Green Valley, AZ and what better way to enjoy it than viewing lovingly restored cars and motorcycles from a bygone era.  Mark your calendars for the 8th Annual Quail Creek Car & Motorcycle Show on April 14, 2013.  The backdrop to this annual favorite will be tunes spun by crowd pleasing DJ Warren B. 

Admission is free to this annual fundraiser for the Green Valley-Sahuarita Food Bank, and food donations will be collected.  The festivities begin at 9:30 with a parade of the vehicles that starts near the Fire Department on Campbell and ends at the Quail Creek Clubhouse parking lot around 10:00 a.m.  Food and drinks will be sold in the parking lot and a 50-50 raffle will be held.  

The event is being organized by Quail Creek resident, Wayne Potter, and hosted by Quail Creek.  If you wish to enter your car or motorcycle you can contact Wayne at 520-648-3393.   Entry fee is $10 and 100% of the fee will go to the Community Food Bank. 

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The Community Performing Arts Center located in Green Valley, Arizona has assembled a diverse slate of performances for its 2013 Summer Series.   From a theater performance and beloved local entertainers to enthralling historical perspectives and a prom night there is definitely something for everyone in the Summer line-up. 

Saturday, April 6, 7:00 P.M:  Kicking off the Summer program is the Southern Arizona Women's Chorus (SAWC) who will performing everything from Pop to Classical.   Their repertoire is as varied as the women in the chorus. SAWC has nearly 80 members from all walks of life.

Sunday, April 7, 3:00 P.M.: Mary Lou Catania In Concert.  Mary Lou is a popular and talented local entertainer who plays piano and the flute.  She has planned an eclectic program that includes a piano duet with Dr. Fred Fox, selections by Ravel, Chopin and John Rutter along with some standard favorites. The second half of the program will feature the “Mary Lou Quintet” with Lance Hoopes, Carmen Catania, Lanny Webb and Les Roberts. The performance will be upbeat and lively. Mary Lou promises some surprises along the way.

April 19-20 7:00 PM
April 21 3:00 PM,
April 25-27 7:00 PM

THE MOUSETRAP by Agatha Christie; Performed by the Santa Cruz Shoestring Players. 

This theater classic is a murder mystery with a twist ending!  The Mousetrap is one of the most well known plays of all time.  At 62 years, it holds the current record for the longest running show of any type in the modern era.

Tuesday, May 7, 7:00 P.M.:  Jack Lasseter:  The Archeology of Arizona.  Have you ever wondered why there seems to be so many more archeological sites here in the Southwest than in other parts of the country? It’s the dry climate. Learn about the  early Paleo-Indians as well as the later six major pre-historic peoples who lived in Arizona, where and how they lived, and modern day sites to visit.

Thursday, May 16,  5 P.M.: Prom Night at the Community Performing Arts Center.   Remember the old days of school dances and the excitement of Prom? Now is your chance to relive those good times. The theme of the evening will be “It Had To Be You”. The event will feature DJ entertainment and live music from local dance band, Big Band Sounds. Food, beverages, photo booth and much more
will be provided. Come dance the night away!

For the complete list of events in the Green Valley, Arizona Community Performing Arts Center 2013 Summer program and information about purchasing tickets, click here.

Canoa Ranch By Fairfield Homes--Grand Opening On March 16th 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

With sales down in February by 27.2% as compared to February 2012 and down by 28.2% year to date (YTD) as compared to the same time period last year, Green Valley, AZ's  high season has gotten off to a disappointing start.  This decline comes on the heels of the promising news that sales were up by 17.3% in 2012 as compared to 2011.

There were 59 sales in February as compared to 81 in February 2012, and YTD there have been 112 as compared to 156 last year. 

The number of active listings continues to climb as well with 1016 homes on the market at the end of February as compared to 920 in February 2012.  189 new listings went on the market in February, an increase of 16% from a year ago.  YTD the number of new listings increased by 11.7% over the same time period in 2012.

Despite these statistics, in February the average days on market (DOM) experienced a sharp decline of 30.53% as compared to last February, and are down by 29.50% YTD vs. the same time period last year. 

If you are thinking of selling your Green Valley AZ home give me a call, I'd love to hang an Another SOLD By Judi in front of YOUR house.  Eight of my listings went under contract in February, and 4 have done so in the first week and a half in March--proving the right agent can get your home sold even in a difficult market.   

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