Pattie Johnson Team

05/06/2025

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05/16/2018

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Great news! With the many options now available for qualified buyers, you may be able to buy a home sooner than you ever thought possible. Below are 5 mortgage programs that require little or no money down:

05/06/2018

Stunning mountain views in the beatiful Coyote Creek. This 1.49 acre homesite offers beautiful natural desert with unobstructed panoramic mountain views. Enjoy peace, quiet and dark skies for star gazing. Well appointed home with large great room plan. Split bedroom plan with large master suite feat...

06/13/2017

Great floorplan in this cozy northeast side gated community of Barrio Solana. This home boasts soaring cealings, a dramatic fireplace and refreshing pool with water feature for the hot summer days. First floor features a full bath and bedroom, large ceramic tile, spacious greatroom with well appoint...

06/13/2017

Beautiful ranch style home in coveted Vail School District. Home has been lovingly maintained and has many upgrades including corona counters, glass tile backsplash, designer paint and more. Most of inside recently painted.

06/10/2017

This is the 3rd installment of my aerial video series featuring Tucson, AZ. This film focuses on our beautiful and quickly growing downtown.

03/17/2015

TIPS FOR KEEPING COOL THIS SUMMER

Sizzling summer temperatures mean our air conditioners are working their hardest! Following these tips can save you big:

Frequent Filter Changes: Filters are cheap insurance against high utility bills and expensive repairs. A dirty filter will reduce the air flow causing the unit to run longer and harder than necessary. Plan on changing the filter every month when you pay your utility bill. A simple 1 inch pleated filter found at your local Ace Hardware is a good choice. Purchase a 6 month supply. You are more likely to stay on schedule if you have new filters available. Have allergies? Look into the low voltage electronic filters. They are easy to install in your existing system and work great! Get rid of those washable filters. Depending on the type, they will either be ineffective or plug up too soon causing expensive problems. Part of failures from dirty filters is caused by maintenance issues and manufacturers warranties DO NOT cover these repairs.

Don’t Miss Your Maintenance: In Arizona, our air conditioning systems can run more than our cars. Regardless of the age of your equipment, professional maintenance is critical. It is never too late or too soon to get started and the benefits far exceed the small investment. Also, it will reduce your cooling cost and possible repairs. Protect your warranty; manufacturers now require proof of regular maintenance by an authorized service company to validate the warranty. This is a great deal considering warranties on new systems can be 12 years! Other perks include “top of the list priority” and discounts, should you need a repair.

Have Problems, Move Fast: If your system isn’t working properly, get it serviced right away. Don’t wait until it stops working completely. A simple problem with one component can cause other parts to fail. Use a reputable company for all maintenance and repairs. Avoid the temptation to use your friend’s friend. Modern air conditioners have become much more sophisticated and require the right training, tools, and parts to fix it properly.

Don’t Turn You’re A/C Off: When you leave for more than a few hours, don’t turn your air conditioner off. It will takes more energy to cool a hot house than if you raise the temperature just 3 degrees.

Keep The Heat Outside: A cooler house uses less energy. Anything you can do to block the heat from coming inside will cut your cooling bill. Close your drapes (especially on the sunny side), install sun screens on your windows, and seal gaps in your doors and windows with weather stripping and caulking. Keep in mind, strategically placed plants and trees not only block the heat, they look good.

03/13/2015

Spring Cleaning Tips for Your Home

Spring Cleaning Tips

Spring is a great time for getting things cleaned up around the home – here are 10 easy and effective tips to help you spring into action this month!

Refresh the Dishwasher: Shake baking soda on a damp sponge and wipe around the machine’s edges to remove stuck-on food or stains. To clean the inside, add a quarter-cup of bleach to the regular dish cycle to kill bacteria. The dishes will be safe and sanitized after the rinse cycle is finished.

Disinfect the Disposal: To get rid of odors, drop in a cut-up lemon, some salt and a few ice cubes. The lemon deodorizes, and the salt and ice clean away residue.

Make Doors Shine: Rubbing a teaspoon of lemon oil on glass shower doors twice a month causes water to bead up and roll off. Or, try Rain-X Original Glass Treatment, a car-care product made to keep rainwater off your windshield. Use it twice a year.

Keep Clogs at Bay: Keep drains free of hair and clogs by using a drain clearing product to make sure potential clogs are gone, then pour boiling water down drains once a week to keep problem-free.

Clear Out Drawers: A lot of people have drawers full of clothes they don’t wear, and their dresser tops then become repositories for things they can’t store. Get rid of things you haven’t worn in a year and vow to put away your clean laundry each week.

Stop that Static: Since fabric softener and dryer sheets can strip towels of their absorbency, add ¼ cup white vinegar to the rinse cycle or throw two (new, clean) tennis balls in your dryer to get rid of static electricity, soften fabrics and eliminate the need for dryer sheets.

Know the Hot Spots: Papers, odd toys and other things usually pile up on the dining room table or kitchen counter. Once you’ve got your table cleaned off, file papers or toss them.

Make a Lost-and-Found: Every house needs one. Use a lidded storage container to stash lost game pieces, stray screws and buttons, and similar small items. When you need the item, you’ll know where to look first.

Do Quick Rescues: Do a daily 5-minute sweep through each room, taking a laundry basket with you. Place in it anything that doesn’t belong in that room, then put away the stuff that does belong there.

Stop Clutter at the Front Door: Hang cloth shoe rack inside your front entry closet door, and use it to stash all kinds of living room and family room miscellany—toys, hats, magazines. You can even designate one of the pockets for mail you’re not sure whether to