Find Out More About the Green Valley, Sahuarita and Tucson Area Economy & Job Market
 Southern Arizona's proximity to the Mexican border has always had an impact on the region's economy. In fact, Arizona's exports to Mexico total close to $4 billion a year, and since 1988, the state's exports to Mexico, Japan and France have increased by 150 percent.
Region-wide Federal, state and local government employ more than 60,000 people. The University of Arizona remains the largest single employer with more than 10,000 employees. Davis-Monthan Air Force Base employs over 8,000 military and civilian employees. The Manufacturing sector plays a major role in our economy. Manufacturing employment in metropolitan Tucson has more than doubled in the past 10 years. This growth rate is due to the increase of high-technology manufacturers such as Raytheon Missile Company, Sargent Controls, Bombardier Aerospace, Opto Power and Texas Instruments. Numerous other smaller businesses support the supply flow functions of these larger corporations, building a strong interrelated economy. Tourism contributes over $2.9 billion to the Pima County economy base. Many new hotels and resort destinations have been built and enhanced to meet the needs of Southern Arizona visitors. Due its diverse population, Southern Arizona has continued to buck many of the adverse economic conditions found in other areas of the United States.
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Home Inspections >If It Is Broken Fix It
Most houses have a few "little" problems, like leaking faucets, a stove burner that won't light, or electrical outlets with too much "spark". These defects may not seem very important--unless your house is about to go on the market.
We rarely have difficulty getting sellers to agree to paint, replace worn carpets or plant a few flowers in the front yard. These kinds of repairs obviously increase the overall appeal of the property. However, if any of the major systems in your home need maintenance, it is also prudent to have the necessary repairs made. Have your furnace, central air-conditioning system, plumbing and wiring checked as part of your pre-marketing efforts. The best rule is--if it's broken, fix it!
The purchase agreement requires that a house be conveyed with all the systems in working order, and most buyers will bring in a home inspector to identify any potential problems. During the period of time between the "meeting of the minds" and the removal of the inspection contingencies, the buyers are the most vulnerable to an attack of buyer's remorse. This is also the time when anything that hasn't been repaired could become a major issue.
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What was the first territorial acquisition made by the U.S. Government?
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The Louisiana Purchase from France in 1803 for $15,000,000 increased U.S. national territory by 140%. |
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