The Tucson Association of REALTORS® Multiple Listing Service (TAR/MLS) today announced its 2014 Board of Directors officers.

Joining TAR/MLS 2014 President Kimberly Clifton (Tierra Antigua Realty) are:

• President-Elect Henry Zipf (Henry Zipf Realty Company)
• Vice President Kevin Kaplan (Long Realty Company)
• Treasurer David Painter (Realty Executives Tucson Elite)

In November 2013, the incoming TAR/MLS president and 10-member Board was installed.  Individual officers were then selected when the 2014 Board convened in January for the first time.  Clifton served previously as TAR/MLS president in 2008 and 2009.  She co-owns Tierra Antigua Realty, the largest locally owned real estate company in Southern Arizona.

“Kim’s prior experience guiding our MLS operations is a tremendous benefit for members, the association and the broader real estate industry.  She has a thorough and deep knowledge of the system,” said Philip Tedesco, CEO of the Tucson Association of REALTORS® and the TAR/MLS.

TAR/MLS is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Tucson Association of REALTORS®.  TAR/MLS is a cooperative real estate database of home listings and sales information, online at www.tarmls.com.

The Tucson Association of REALTORS® is the largest trade association in Southern Arizona, representing the interests of over 4,800 professionals as the voice of the real estate industry. REALTOR® is a collective membership mark for use only by members of the National Association of REALTORS®.  More information is at at www.tucsonrealtors.org .

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Springs Gymnastics Cheer & Dance, LLC (David Painter, owner) purchased the property where it had been a tenant at 9694 East Rita Commerce Drive in Tucson for[mepr-show rules=”58038″]$1 million ($89 PSF). The 11,200-square-foot building was built in 2007 on 2.14 acres.

Springs opened in November 2001, offering gymnastic programs for students 12 months through competitive training, fun classes, and competitive teams. Springs continues to grow, with a focus on serving the East Side of Tucson, and Vail area with its staff of professional and caring instructors interested in each child’s progress.

Gymnastics is a unique sport which develops strength, flexibility, balance, agility, and coordination. Not only are these qualities necessary for an aspiring gymnast, they are great stepping stones for all sports. Gymnastics also teaches children the importance of setting goals for their efforts, which is a valuable lesson at any age. Springs goal is to go above and beyond a child’s physical development.

“At Springs, we provide a positive atmosphere, where children can build confidence, independence, and respect for themselves and others,” said David Painter, the owner.

Some experts say that the greatest benefits of gymnastics training for children are physical: the amazing power, the unparalleled balance, and injury-preventing agility and grace. Other experts say that the greatest benefits are of the mind: the perseverance, the poise, the confidence, the attention to detail, the concentration. Which is right? According to Painter, “The experts at Springs know the answer. It is, without a doubt both.”

Painter, also a real estate agent with Realty Executives of Tucson represented himself in the transaction. The seller, Old Vail Properties (Robert Keeler, Trustee) was also self-represented.

For more information, Springs can be reached at (520) 664-1900.  Painter is at (520) 907-5005 and Keeler can be contacted at (520) 544-9280.[/mepr-show]

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[mepr-show rules=”58038”]Sale date 10/25/2013. Springs had been a tenant in building since it was built (2007) and had an option to purchase that was renegotiated at time of sale. Buyer paid $100,000 down and financed the balance with SBA financing. APN: 141-18-5710[/mepr-show]