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Gerry Jones Slingman House

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 Natural Wonder Gerry Jones was quoted as saying  "no one would buy the lot because architects and engineers told buyers that it was unbuildable without moving boulders at extraordinary excavation cost. I bridged the house over the boulders, the first bridge house in Arizona, moved one small boulder and saved thousands by using the boulders for bearing in lieu of a standard foundation," Jones explains.Called the Slingman House  after the original owners,reached by a bridge. or tunnel.  Today he is in his late nineties still designing homes.  He brought his expertise to Taliesin West’s Frank Lloyd Wright School of Architecture, where, for 17 years, he taught extreme terrain architecture. 

James Cameron's 33 Million Dollar Home For Sale

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      Oscar-winning director James Cameron has listed his sweeping ranch set along California’s Gaviota Coast for a whopping 33 million. The picturesque 102-acre spread that inspired Avatar is in the gated residential and agricultural Hollister Ranch enclave. This exceptional front-row property presents the jewel in the crown of Hollister Ranch .The wood and glass home opens to soaring beam ceilings and includes two executive offices, a gym, media room and game room. Off-grid-ready, the solar-powered home is both water and food autonomous, given its three-quarter acre garden. Listed with Village Properties/Forbes Global Properties

Rent vs. Buying

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You could own your own home for less than you are paying your landlords mortgage and you probably have a storage payment on top of it. Lets break it down. Financial Growth. Buying your own home is an investment as property value may appreciate over time.  Rent payments typically increase impacting your budget. A fixed rate mortgage payment ensures a stable monthly payment. Owning your own hoe gives you freedom to personalize your living space. Home ownership often enjoys tax deductions on interest. Equity your property ownership builds equity. I would love to see what you could qualify for in a home and hear your goals.  Call today 818-987-5620