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Sara Draffen was a pleasure to work with. She listened patiently to our critiques and was responsive. As we progressed on our search through various properties Sara came to understand our requirements and delivered. When we found the house we could envision as our new home Sara suggested what the offer should be and successfully negotiated our bid. Thank you Sara.

- GabrielFla

Sara was wonderful to work with. We were moving over 2000 miles to Tucson and looking for a home that suited our style. We had been looking casually for over a year and as inventory improved and we started working with Sara, she was able to zero in on exactly the type of home we were looking for and we viewed multiple properties that were good possibilities for us. Toward the end of a week long visit we found just what we were looking for. Sara was so helpful and considerate relating to the issue of moving a long distance. She really made the whole process a pleasure and provided great advice that saved us money.

- steve79103

Sara did a great job listening to what we were asking for. Since we were out of state, Sara knew we had a short time to look at homes, she focused on what she felt would suit us. She quickly coordinated with the seller and walked us through the entire process. She also was the intermediary for walk through when we could not be there. Highly recommend Sara!

- michelle clyne0161

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 Marana


Most U.S. travelers have heard of Tucson, Arizona. Far fewer are aware of Marana, Az Tucson's next door neighbor. Perhaps this is because Tucson has been around since 1775. Marana would not officially become an incorporated town until 202 years later.

Today, Marana is a vibrant community with lots of things to see and do, as well as an ancient history. Archaeologists know that people have lived here in the Santa Cruz River Valley for at least 12,000 years. About 4,000 years ago, Paleo-Indians, predecessors of the advanced Hohokam culture, began farming in the flood plain of the Rillito River where, in 2015, they discovered human footprints 2,500 to 3,000 years old.

 Today, the Town of Marana is the Northwest portion of the Tucson Metropolitan Area. This area was first called maraña (Spanish for "thicket") by railroad workers who had to clear thick brush to lay the tracks of the Southern Pacific Railroad in 1880. Up until fairly recently, Marana has been mainly farmland. While farming is still important, in the 1990's Marana's population grew rapidly and now has about 50,000 residents.

Marana is home to major retailers, such as Costco, Target, and Home Depot. In 2015, Tucson Premium Outlets opened in Marana with stores such as Nike, Toys R Us, Old Navy, Levi's, J Crew, Gap, Banana Republic and many more. Almost immediately, Premium Outlets became Marana's #1 attraction.

Marana is full of pleasant surprises, but none greater than to discover Arizona's the finest resort in the rugged Tortolita Mountains 26 miles north of Tucson. The Ritz-Carlton at Dove Mountain is included in Travel Leisure Magazine's Top 100 Hotels in the World. It is also the only Forbes 5-Star Hotel in Arizona. Everything about the Ritz is first-class; from the spa, to the outstanding restaurants, to the adventure programs, and Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf course; all set in our magnificent Sonoran Desert.

 With 350 days of sunshine each year, Manana offers exceptional outdoor activities. Residents and visitors bicycle for miles on the bike path that follows the Santa Cruz River. Hikers and mountain bikers enjoy miles of trails through a forest of giant saguaros.

Not far is the scenic Saguaro National Park West and Sonora-Arizona Desert Museum. If you go to Saguaro National Park West, do visit the Red Hills Visitor Center for an orientation. Then ask directions to Signal Hill Picnic Area to experience thousand-year-old petroglyphs on the adjacent hill. It is a short, easy climb.

The Desert Museum is Southern Arizona's #1 attraction. We recommend that all newcomers visit the Desert Museum at the very beginning of their stay because it is such a great orientation to the flora & fauna of our beautiful desert. If you go, plan on 3 to 4 hours to see most of what the Desert Museum has to offer. And go out of your way to attend at least one of two "Raptor Free Flight" programs offered at 10 AM and 2 PM daily in the cooler months. Also, the Desert Museum has two good restaurants.

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