tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3115662384004725379Mon, 28 Nov 2011 00:21:52 +0000US Mexico border crossingrural homerecycleSouth East Arizonagreen livingDouglas AzDouglasRancho Perilla Estatesnew brokeragemoney for gasGolf Coursereal estaterehabbinginvestment opportunitiesmobile homesManufactured homeshigh desertintroductionsnon real estate lifeMortgage creditsolar powerremodelsCochise CountyNew Constructionreal propertysalescommercial port of entry Douglastwittereconomic growthenergy conservationmarketingcommunity eventsArizonaborder newsfabric postcardssewingfirst time homebuyermarketstrailersgreen home for salefabric artReal Estate in Cochise County Arizona. Learn and talk about what it is like to live here. What the developmental trends are. Climate and weather pictures I'm sure will happen 'cause it is lovely and often dramatic. I'd also like to explore and entice not only housing here, but also commercial development in the area. After all I am the broker for South East Arizona Real Estatehttp://searizonarealestate.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Mary Ann Ead)Blogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3115662384004725379.post-4099723248538031727Tue, 18 May 2010 16:57:00 +00002010-05-18T09:58:23.464-07:00http://tv.azpm.org/kuat/video-segment/2010/5/17/1211-caught-in-the-middle-on-the-border/http://searizonarealestate.blogspot.com/2010/05/arizona-immigration-law-pbs-special-on.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mary Ann Ead)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3115662384004725379.post-1155605414537510372Mon, 14 Dec 2009 19:47:00 +00002009-12-15T07:53:57.747-07:00new brokerageDouglas Aznon real estate lifecommercial port of entry DouglasSouth East ArizonaOk so I have been lax at my blog posting and twittering. My excuse? I have been very busy, I had my first ever solo art show in November. I worked my arse off for 6 months getting a body of work together for this. You can see some shots from the show on my art blog. I am excited because now I have a body of work which means I can put some of my things in other galleries as well.AND..Life takes http://searizonarealestate.blogspot.com/2009/12/whats-been-happening-in-2009.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mary Ann Ead)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3115662384004725379.post-5995507028053783078Sun, 13 Dec 2009 14:44:00 +00002009-12-15T07:57:15.199-07:00real estateNew ConstructionDouglas AzCochise CountyMortgage creditGolf Coursefirst time homebuyerRancho Perilla EstatesRancho Perilla Estates is a gated community surrounded by mountains in the Perilla Mountains of Cochise County Arizona. It is properly located in the city of Douglas. Douglas is a short hour from Sierra Vista. It offers better pricing than Sierra Vista and now the developer has reduced for a holiday special his new construction. Over 1650 sq ft of home located on a golf course lot for just http://searizonarealestate.blogspot.com/2009/12/holiday-special-golf-course-new.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mary Ann Ead)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3115662384004725379.post-1462852365749615573Sun, 21 Dec 2008 19:47:00 +00002008-12-21T13:03:36.437-07:00sewingnon real estate lifefabric artfabric postcardsSo, I know this is a real estate blog, but i am more than a real estate proffessional. Some days I wish I could simply make my art and not have to work a real job. It's Sunday, so my day of rest will be sewing.Made several of these postcards for presents, still have more to make. They are fun and don't take too terribly long to make.http://searizonarealestate.blogspot.com/2008/12/holiday-fabric-postcards.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mary Ann Ead)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3115662384004725379.post-8780092693825964778Sun, 16 Nov 2008 19:30:00 +00002008-11-16T13:34:47.191-07:00real estateremodelsDouglas AzArizonarehabbinginvestment opportunitiesThese days this is a very common event. I'm sure there have been a kazillion attempts out there. My partner and broker has been purchasing properties for the past 5 years or so with the purpose of doing just that. I came on board with him a little over a year ago. I would go and check out a remodel he was working on. It was a lovely, but train-wrecked, Craftsman home. He was working on it when hehttp://searizonarealestate.blogspot.com/2008/11/investing-in-foreclosure-rehabbing-and.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mary Ann Ead)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3115662384004725379.post-692728124344326801Sun, 16 Nov 2008 14:38:00 +00002008-11-16T07:40:40.063-07:00real estatemarketingtwitterBeen reading and looking at other peoples blogs quite a bit more since I have joined Twitter. I've decided I didn't like mine. It's too clunky and stiff, my colors are too solid and I did a weird code change a while back so that I can fit this one property widget. I've decided that size property widget isn't worth the unnatural split it makes in the appearance of my blog. I went into the code thehttp://searizonarealestate.blogspot.com/2008/11/lighten-up.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mary Ann Ead)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3115662384004725379.post-3187088220939400978Sun, 09 Nov 2008 20:00:00 +00002008-11-09T13:14:42.145-07:00marketingtwittersalesAre you using twitter? Does it bring you clients.? Can it work to help people who go to your website or blog ask you quick questions? I'm fairly addicted to twitter. I like the idea of being human on twitter. Sometimes I have small bits of info to share and am really busy with not enough time to do a full blog article. I don't have to compose a perfect well written blog full of concise data. http://searizonarealestate.blogspot.com/2008/11/twitter-value-questions.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mary Ann Ead)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3115662384004725379.post-1334733397742690941Fri, 10 Oct 2008 14:44:00 +00002008-10-10T09:34:31.950-07:00border newsDouglas AzCochise Countycommunity eventsI'm up early completing my marketing materials for an event that the city of Douglas AZ is hosting. They are having an All Classes Reunion. Events have been going on and will continue throughout the weekend. There is a golf tournament tomorrow . During the reception after the golf tournament there is opportunity for real estate businesses and others to present to the attendees reasons to move http://searizonarealestate.blogspot.com/2008/10/all-classes-reunion-in-douglas.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mary Ann Ead)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3115662384004725379.post-6770432984974174728Tue, 30 Sep 2008 18:25:00 +00002008-09-30T11:30:10.481-07:00Myth and Magic of Manufactured Homes. Manufactured homes are great options for buyers who need an inexpensive option for a home and also for homes in rural places. A manufactured home can be completed in much less time than a site built. The quality of these homes has much improved since the “trailer” or ”mobile” phase. These homes can be ground set or on pedestals or walls. Either option might http://searizonarealestate.blogspot.com/2008/09/myth-and-magic-of-manufactured-homes.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mary Ann Ead)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3115662384004725379.post-5331277279746759395Wed, 24 Sep 2008 17:49:00 +00002008-09-25T14:28:35.680-07:00DouglasArizonacommunity eventsOn October 1st, from 10 am to 2 pm the Canadian Snowbirds are performing here in Douglas. ...Yes it is a Wednesday. I asked Robin " Why a show in the middle of the week?" She said that they have a very busy schedule and being our first time having them all they could give us was a weekday. She said they are amazing and it would be well worth some time in the middle of the day.So, I looked aroundhttp://searizonarealestate.blogspot.com/2008/09/snowbirds-over-douglas.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mary Ann Ead)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3115662384004725379.post-9123442017266754112Wed, 17 Sep 2008 19:51:00 +00002008-10-07T08:14:34.563-07:00real estateDouglaseconomic growthArizonaUS Mexico border crossingcommercial port of entry Douglasinvestment opportunitiesThursday August, 28 2008 there was a meeting with the GSA and interested, concerned and participating parties. There was a full house in attendance at city hall. Representatives from the U.S. Federal Government, Sonora Mexico government, Agua Prieta and Douglas local officials were in attendance. I was there along with many other folks who are active in our community. Heery International http://searizonarealestate.blogspot.com/2008/09/douglas-arizona-commercial-port-of.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mary Ann Ead)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3115662384004725379.post-3921038976053821908Thu, 28 Aug 2008 23:42:00 +00002008-08-28T17:41:06.770-07:00real estateDouglaseconomic growthArizonainvestment opportunitiesDouglas has been having some economic growth lately. Advanced Call Center Technologies has gotten their project well under way. They have hired an initial group of employees and started training before the permanent location is ready for use. They are utilizing our local recreation center for training and start up while the building for their facility is being remodeled. The building at San http://searizonarealestate.blogspot.com/2008/08/douglas-economic-growthyes-growth.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mary Ann Ead)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3115662384004725379.post-8628201456987468816Wed, 09 Jul 2008 17:16:00 +00002008-07-09T10:20:16.487-07:00mobile homesgreen livingtrailersManufactured homesrecyclereal property What to do with old mobile homes? ...........sometimes called trailers and other times manufactured homes. In Arizona a mobile unit older than 1976 cannot be un-affixed from land to be affixed as “real property” to another parcel. It is likely few lending institutions will lend on such a property even if it stays on the existing lot. Many communities are raising farms of these structures. http://searizonarealestate.blogspot.com/2008/07/what-to-do-with-old-mobile-homes.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mary Ann Ead)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3115662384004725379.post-5998092854579937710Wed, 21 May 2008 18:26:00 +00002008-07-14T09:51:50.873-07:00real estatemoney for gasgreen livingenergy conservationWe all well know that the price of gasoline is high. It prohibits us from travelling to see our family and friends. I'm sure many people are staying home more. We can't do anything about the price of gas, but we can conserve in other energy areas. Air conditioning, light bulbs, tv's and heating all use power sources that can cost money. Do you want to visit your friends for a game of Parchesi buthttp://searizonarealestate.blogspot.com/2008/05/gasoline-and-curtains.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mary Ann Ead)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3115662384004725379.post-4808579632227189603Thu, 20 Mar 2008 18:25:00 +00002008-03-20T12:12:17.713-07:00The Border to Border Air Show was this weekend at the Airport Park in Douglas, Arizona. It was a really windy day and there were more than our share of clouds, despite the weather lots of people turned out to see the show.Some of the planes that were supposed to come and be on display were unable to make it due to the weather. This disappointed some folks but most people understand that the http://searizonarealestate.blogspot.com/2008/03/border-to-border-air-show-douglas.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mary Ann Ead)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3115662384004725379.post-3805475020169562508Tue, 12 Feb 2008 20:41:00 +00002008-02-12T13:43:16.060-07:00real estatesolar powergreen living I list many rural properties in Cochise County Arizona. I currently have 2 that are "off grid". They use solar power for electricity and passive heating. I often receive emails from folks wanting to know details about the property. But recently I received one that asked " What are some surprising bad things about living off grid?" After I wrote the response I saw that this is some information http://searizonarealestate.blogspot.com/2008/02/living-green-rural-and-off-grid.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mary Ann Ead)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3115662384004725379.post-3054888335039863173Thu, 03 Jan 2008 23:02:00 +00002008-01-03T16:04:05.598-07:00Well a year going past. I have many things to finish up today, with one of them being a comment about why I have been a bit slack in my postings. Excuses? well I'm not big on excuses but I can say what has been happening. This fall and the beginning of winter have seen increased activity in real estate in our area. I am selling and have offers on many of my listings. It was a pleasure to design ahttp://searizonarealestate.blogspot.com/2008/01/prospero-ano-y-felicidad.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mary Ann Ead)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3115662384004725379.post-2727992502824598806Tue, 13 Nov 2007 01:41:00 +00002007-11-15T09:03:36.841-07:00Arizonacommercial port of entry DouglasmarketsI think this market update is going to be a tad more casual than my previous postings.I'm really excited to be involved with lots of activity here in Douglas. I , and others in my office have been writing offers , getting contracts for sale and getting Paid! Please ! don't mistake this for bragging, I'm extremely thankful for some relief in this difficult market.There is lots of local excitement http://searizonarealestate.blogspot.com/2007/11/cochise-county-arizona-fronteraborder.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mary Ann Ead)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3115662384004725379.post-4671985733407794154Wed, 26 Sep 2007 17:36:00 +00002007-09-26T18:01:36.681-07:00http://searizonarealestate.blogspot.com/2007/09/rural-home-in-portal-arizona.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mary Ann Ead)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3115662384004725379.post-3454798038504990798Sun, 02 Sep 2007 16:34:00 +00002007-09-02T09:40:19.611-07:00high desertgreen home for salerural homeThis home is located in the Perilla mountains, a high desert wilderness in south east Arizona. It is on 36+ acres. Has it's own well and solar powered electricity with a backup generator. The price has bee reduced to $168000.I live off the grid with solar power on the other side of these mountains. Give me a call or email if you want more detailed information about this property or how to live http://searizonarealestate.blogspot.com/2007/09/green-home-for-sale-168000.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mary Ann Ead)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3115662384004725379.post-5236339169599050358Sun, 12 Aug 2007 05:09:00 +00002007-08-11T22:10:50.395-07:00People are buying parcels of land over 10 acres in the Sulpher Springs valley area of Cochise County.14 parcels have sold since February of 2007.The Douglas area has sold 6Elfrida sold 4McNeal sold 3 Bisbee sold 1There are 103 parcels available on the market in this area now. All over 10 acres. It seems there is alot of activity in McNeal. 4 parcels are currently under contract and there are 37 http://searizonarealestate.blogspot.com/2007/08/land-market-in-sulpher-springs-valley.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mary Ann Ead)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3115662384004725379.post-2037827489525657218Sun, 12 Aug 2007 05:02:00 +00002007-08-11T22:04:48.281-07:00I LOVE MY JOB. It is diverse. I can sit at my computer and use my left brain to develop my web site or pour over data to see developments and write marketing reports. This week after writing my blog about the land market in our area I have gone out in the field...and mountains and mud!I've gone 4 wheeling and hiking for most of the last week and a half. I've been doing several things. Most of http://searizonarealestate.blogspot.com/2007/08/4-wheel-drive-real-estate.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mary Ann Ead)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3115662384004725379.post-7155958726596037934Mon, 30 Jul 2007 14:59:00 +00002007-07-30T08:49:06.403-07:00This is really quite an interesting job that I have. It is as varied as are the people and properties that I work with. The following property introduced me to a lifestyle that I didn't know any details of till I started working on this listing. Air Enthusiasts...They live in airparks, fly private planes and sometimes they even have their very own private airport.The Residence and Hangar buildinghttp://searizonarealestate.blogspot.com/2007/07/mystery-well-airport.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mary Ann Ead)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3115662384004725379.post-644194496227546612Tue, 24 Jul 2007 20:41:00 +00002007-07-24T13:41:48.000-07:00 Monsoon season safety The monsoon season is upon us. I wrote last week about the beginnings of the rain. Well, It is still happening. This year it seems a little different than last year. We are on our 4th day of afternoon rains that are steady rather than blasts and downpours. Either way, everything is wet. If you are travelling in this county it is http://searizonarealestate.blogspot.com/2007/07/monsoon-season-safety.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mary Ann Ead)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3115662384004725379.post-4124617176907607786Sun, 15 Jul 2007 01:30:00 +00002007-07-14T18:53:25.482-07:00I came across an opportunity today that may help some of my clients. If you are considering moving here,or, have an investment opportunity that may take an extended stay, there are small short term rental apartments available. In Douglas AZ, SARECO has cute little apartments that can rent by the week or month.Are you an executive working in the area, or working with the maqiuiladeros?These http://searizonarealestate.blogspot.com/2007/07/need-place-for-your-visit.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mary Ann Ead)0