Peter DeLuca Tucson Real Estate

2112 East Sentry Ridge Court, Tucson Arizona 85718

Real Estate Expert — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 21:13:10 +0000

Pima Canyon Estates in Tucson, Arizona

Extraordinary, award winning residence in a Pima Canyon Estates premium location.

MLS: 21022474
List Price: $1,999,000

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3330 West Cortaro Farms, Tucson, Arizona 85742

Real Estate Expert — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 01:44:41 +0000

Rustic mud adobe home near Tucson Omni National Golf Resort

MLS: 21023000
List Price: $539,000

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1111 East Deer Canyon, Tucson, Arizona 85718

Real Estate Expert — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 00:56:02 +0000

Remodeled home in Shadow Roc Tucson Arizona with amazing Tucson city light views and Sonoran Desert sunset views.

MLS: 21021429
List Price: $385,000

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Raytheon Gets Cancer Grant

Real Estate Expert — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 20:56:17 +0000

Defense contractor Raytheon wants to parlay its knowledge of remote satellite systems into a new system capable of accurately and consistently detecting skin cancer.

Raytheon has teamed with the Arizona Cancer Center on a research project to build an automated imaging system that could create a standard way to detect cancerous skin lesions.

Researchers have spent about $1.3 million to develop the project over the past three years. Science Foundation Arizona has approved a $1.2 million grant to move the research forward.

Now, doing a whole-body scan for early detection of skin cancer is an inexact science. One method consists of doctors comparing multiple photographs of a patient’s skin over time. So a diagnosis may vary, depending on a doctor’s interpretation of the images. If a patient has dozens of moles, a harried doctor may miss a potentially dangerous skin lesion altogether.

“Being able to (diagnose) a lesion accurately, in a short period of time, is not an easy thing to do,” said Dr. Clara Curiel, a dermatology professor at University of Arizona and a director at the Arizona Cancer Center.

Curiel and Karleen Seybold, a systems-engineering senior manager at Raytheon, have led a team of about 13 engineers and researchers who are working on a system that would automate the process.

Raytheon engineers are working to adapt remote-sensing algorithms that can lead to early skin-cancer detection. Researchers have a prototype of the imaging station that could be used with the Raytheon-developed algorithm to help doctors track skin cancer.

Researchers envision developing an imaging station similar to a metal cage with different bars that could hold cameras, which would snap images of a person’s body and analyze the skin.

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Top 10 Changes to Sell Your Home Quick

Real Estate Expert — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 00:06:31 +0000

Clean, clean, clean. Especially bathroom and kitchens. There is no time when cleanliness is more evident than when you have your home for sale. Start at the top of the room and work down. Ceiling fans or light fixtures, cold air returns and heating vents, door frames and light outlet covers. Cabinets and knobs and handles. Appliances. Windows and mirrors. Everything q tip clean.
Brighten. A dark room will appears smaller and uninviting. Increase wattage in the light bulbs or use clear not frosted bulbs. Remove all unnecessary layers of draperies. Open the blinds and draperies during the day.
Exterior Front-If you neglect the front of your home when preparing your home for sale prospective buyers may not stop to look inside. Make sure house numbers are clearly visible and the exterior light is bright enough to light the entryway for evening showings. Replace any dead plants in pots (unless it is winter and the plants are just dormant).
Odors. Any odor will leave an unpleasant memory in the mind of potential buyers. Pets, smoking, food and trash are unavoidable and unacceptable when your home is for sale. Remove trash immediately. Place litter boxes in trash bags to contain odor. If using candles use a neutral scent preferably vanilla and use the same scent throughout. Never leave a candle burning unattended.
Too Much, Too Big or Too Many. When selling the scale and amount of the furniture needs to be addressed. Removing any unnecessary furniture or relocating large pieces to a larger room will make even a small room appear bigger. Footstools and magazine racks should be stored away.
Closet and cabinet clutter. Clutter can kill a sale. Storage is very important to most buyers. Attempt to remove half of all items in the closet. Remove all out of season clothing and hang all remaining items on hangers all facing the same direction. In cabinets turn all cans so the label is facing front and containerize all loose items. Remove all extra food items and keep in mind even the smallest closet or cabinet can look larger with less in it!
Repairs. Obvious repairs need immediate attention. Tighten anything loose, fill all nail holes, replace cracked light plates and outlet covers.
Flooring. Can be expensive to change. Professional carpet cleaning can do wonders for carpet and even a dated floor can look better when sparkling clean.
Dead plants. Remove any dead leaves from indoor plants and exterior pots and plants. Replace dead plants to bring a fresh natural feeling to any interior.
Open House. Lights – music – action! Be prepared for your home to be in perfect order for interested buyers. Have the drapes open and the lights on, play soft jazz quietly and place a tray of cookies in the oven. Leave the cookies on the counter or take them with you, either way the aroma will linger long after you have left your home for the prospective buyers to linger and enjoy the ambiance you have created for their enjoyment.

Kim A. Upstone is the owner of A New Day A New Vision which is not only the name of her company, but her life philosophy. As an author, motivational speaker and intuitive designer she resides with her family in Scottsdale, Arizona. She is accredited in staging and has studied feng shui and neuro- architecture. Her first book Step by Step To Sold is a reflection of those principals. Created as guide for home sellers looking to prepare their home by combining Feng Shui and Staging techniques.

You can find more information on preparing your home by visiting http://stepbysteptosold.com or http://ANewDayANewVision.com

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Peter DeLuca Tucson Real Estate

2112 East Sentry Ridge Court, Tucson Arizona 85718

Pima Canyon Estates in Tucson, Arizona

MLS: 21022474 List Price: $1,999,000

3330 West Cortaro Farms, Tucson, Arizona 85742

Rustic mud adobe home near Tucson Omni National Golf Resort

1111 East Deer Canyon, Tucson, Arizona 85718

Remodeled home in Shadow Roc Tucson Arizona with amazing Tucson city light views and Sonoran Desert sunset views.

MLS: 21021429 List Price: $385,000

Raytheon Gets Cancer Grant

Top 10 Changes to Sell Your Home Quick

MLS: 21022474
List Price: $1,999,000

MLS: 21021429
List Price: $385,000