Talking Rock Real Estate The homes for sale in Talking Rock, Prescott, AZ are distinctive and luxurious. This prestigious community is located in the middle of Prescott, where these beautiful homes are built to take full advantage of the stunning views of the lovely peaks to the surrounding the city. Underground utilities help to keep the fantastic views unobstructed. Homes in Talking Rock are individually designed to provide all of the luxury and comfort you could want for your family. If you prefer, there are also several empty lots to choose from that are available for you to have your own perfect dream home built. Talking Rock boasts quality schools, city services, and is close to the local hospital. Nearby shopping centers, restaurants, and recreational activities are plentiful. S... 01/03/2012

2012 Prescott AZ Market Predictions This recent blog from Keeping Current Matters, aka KCM, is spot on in describing our local Prescott AZ real estate market.  While I use the blog verbatim, I have inserted my observations in CAPITAL LETTERS regarding our local market at the end of each point, as real estate is local. Predicting trends during the most volatile housing market in American real estate history is no easy task. We strongly believe these are the five real estate items we should keep an eye on in 2012: 1. Buyers Will Return In 2011, a lack of consumer confidence in the overall economy dramatically impacted the housing market. Buyers were afraid to make a purchasing decision on any big ticket item. By the end of 2011, consumer confidence began to return and sales increased. Eco... 01/03/2012

Prescott AZ's Inaugural Boot Drop a Great Success 2012 was ushered in last night with true Western style on Prescott's Whiskey Row.  The first annual Boot Drop, wherein a 6 foot illuminated boot was lowered from the flagpole of the Palace Saloon, was a rousing success. An estimated 2000 people filled the streets around the festively lit Prescott Courthouse Square for the inaugural Boot Drop street party.  The mild weather and clear skies provided the perfect setting for this New Year's Eve party.  Music, dancing, and reveling filled the evening, both for the 10:00 pm Boot Drop (to coincide with Times Square) and the midnight real deal complete with fireworks. If the success of the Boot Drop is any measure, 2012 is going to be a very good year in Prescott Arizona! Prescott AZ's Inaugura... 01/01/2012

Unique New Year's Celebration in Prescott Arizona Tonight, to celebrate the New Year, the first ever “Boot Drop” will occur at Prescott’s Whiskey Row.  A 6-foot high illuminated cowboy boot will “drop” slowly down the flagpole of the Palace Saloon with music, prize giveaways, and much fanfare. There will actually be 2 drops; one at 10:00 pm to coincide with the ball drop in Times Square and one at midnight complete with fireworks.  The hope is that this will become an annual event as there have not been any grand scale New Year’s Eve events at Prescott’s Courthouse Square until now.   The Yavapai County Courthouse Square is still brightly lit for the holiday season, the temperatures are mild, and the skies clear.   The stage is set for a very festive evening here in Prescott Arizona, Ev... 12/31/2011

Southview Properties Hidden in historic Prescott, Arizona, Southview Real Estate offers a masterfully planned community atmosphere with options suitable for most anyone. The Southview community truly values the meaning of “free living,” as seen in their customizable homes, town-homes, condominiums, and more. Ready to build lots are even available for those looking for a truly unique living experience. Prescott offers top-notch golfing at the reputable Prescott Lakes Golf & Country Club. The Hale Irwin Signature golf course is a must-see for residents, guests, and visitors. Additional golf courses are just a short distance away to feed the hunger for variety. Not the recreational type? Nearby business centers cater to shoppers with upscale, fashionable malls, shops, and a vibrant entert... 12/27/2011

A Blessing to All, Always Many Unitarian Universalists Congregations, including Granite Peaks UUC here in Prescott, Arizona, have as part of their service the Children's Connection.  It's a time when the children and young adults join together and are read or told a story or share their own stories with the congregation.  The adults then form a bridge across the aisle with arms out stretched and hands linked above the heads of the children and we sing them out with this cherished song (I apologize for not knowing the author): GO LIFTED UP, LOVE BLESS YOUR WAY, MOONLIGHT, STARLIGHT GUIDE YOUR JOURNEY INTO PEACE AND THE BRIGHTNESS OF DAY     I can think of no better words to live by and extend this blessing to you as A Blessing to All, Always   12/24/2011

Lesley Alward | Realty Executives Northern Arizona | (928) 533-4229 1760 Sarafina Dr, Prescott, AZ Turnkey 2 bedroom 2 bath 2005 MH home for Sale in Prescott AZ near ERAU, Willow Lake, minutes to shopping & Courthouse 2BR/2BA Manufactured offered at $150,000 Year Built 2005 Sq Footage 1,289 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms 2 full, 0 partial Floors 1 Parking 2 Car garage Lot Size .36 acres HOA/Maint $0 per month DESCRIPTION Enjoy easy and carefree living in this turnkey 2005 2 bedroom 2 bath manufactured home in Prescott Arizona walking distance to Willow Lake, hiking trails, and just minutes to shopping, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, and the Courthouse Square. see additional photos below PROPERTY FEATURES - Central A/C - Central heat - High/Vaulted ceiling - Walk-in closet - Hardwood floor... 12/23/2011

American Ranch Properties Do you want to find the home of your dreams? Do you want your family to live in an exciting and growing city that still offers that out-of-the-way rural feel? Take a look at Prescott, AZ and check out the gorgeous American Ranch property for sale. The American Ranch community offers so much. Nestled in the awesome mountain wilderness of Arizona, Prescott and its many communities provides a stunning vista surrounding your home. This view is matched only by the fantastic amenities available in your community. Enjoy a day by the pool in the heat of the Arizona summer or take a trip up to the Hassayampa Country Club for a fun golf experience. American Ranch offers recreation areas, playgrounds, private pools, and so much more. Add to these amenities the outstandin... 12/19/2011

Are You Feeding Your Referral Machine?  This Prescott Realtor Is!   I just returned from a well-attended annual holiday party, a ladies tea attended by a lively and creative group of Prescott women.   I accompanied my Mom, an octogenarian, at this afternoon gathering as I had met many of these interesting and vital women from her and my Dad’s connection with them over the years.   One of the party-goers is a past buyer client of mine who made a point to ask me:  “Do you remember what happened here at last year’s party?”  As my mind raced to recall, she reminded me that I put the final touches on a deal in negotiation for the purchase of their new home.  That’s right!  I remembered that I’d received the expected seller’s counter offer, wove through the crowd to seek my buyer’s response, ... 12/17/2011

Heritage Real Estate Do you want to find the home of your dreams? Do you want your family to live in an exciting and growing city that still offers that out-of-the-way rural feel? Take a look at Prescott, AZ real estate and the gorgeous property for sale at the community of Heritage. The Heritage community offers so much. Nestled in the awesome mountain wilderness of Arizona, Prescott and its many communities provides a stunning vista surrounding your home. This view is matched only by the fantastic amenities available in your community. Enjoy a day by the pool in the heat of the Arizona summer or take a trip up to the Hassayampa Country Club for a fun golf experience. Heritage offers recreation areas, playgrounds, private pools, and so much more. Add to these amenities the outstanding... 12/13/2011

Traditional Prescott AZ Home Sales Dominate, Distressed Home Sales Rule Socked in by snow, this Prescott AZ Realtor is taking this time to evaluate the influence of distressed homes, both short sales and REOs/bank owned home sales, on our local real estate market.   I specialize in the town of Prescott, so I will limit my statistics to site built single family home sales in Prescott 2011 year to date.  The majority of homes currently for sale in Prescott AZ are "Traditional", Regular, Non-distressed homes. However, traditional home sales in Prescott make up significantly fewer sales as investors, second home buyers, and first time home buyers snatch up the deals offered by distressed properties.  This is obvious as we look at homes pending sale in Prescott as of this writing.  While the... 12/13/2011

Mountain Club Estates Homes If you are looking for the home of your dreams, look no further than the homes for sale at Mountain Club Estates in Prescott, AZ. These homes offer the excitement of a growing city with a rural feel. These gorgeous properties available for sale at Mountain Club Estates offer so much to its residents. Views are plenteous as the community is situated in the amazing mountain wilderness of Prescott, AZ. In addition to the views the community offers top of the line amenities, including a beautiful pool. For those looking for additional outdoor adventures, you can take a trip up to the Hassayampa Country Club for an amazing day on the links or spend the day hiking, mountain biking, rock-climbing, or camping. Additionally, Mountain Club Estates has beautifully appo... 12/08/2011

Lifestyle Choices in "Everybody's Hometown" Prescott Arizona Dubbed “Everybody’s Home Town” and “the Christmas City”, Prescott Arizona is a popular relocation and second home destination for people from many states and many climes.  Some wish to escape the heat of the Phoenix Metropolitan area, some the cold winters of Chicago and the northeast, and some the hustle bustle of California. Located in Arizona’s high country with a beautiful physical environment, ·         Historic District around the Courthouse Square with bungalows and larger homes built in the early 1900s ·        Ponderosa Pine forest to the southwest of town including High Valley Ranch, Timber Ridge, The Village,  Los Pinos, Copper Canyon Village, Cathedral Pines ·         View homes to the south such as Hidden Valley R... 12/05/2011

How important is photography to you in your marketing? The answer to this Prescott AZ Listing Agent is obvious.  Photography matters HUGELY to me and my sellers to market their home as professionally as possible to as many potential buyers as possible!  And I imagine the same is true of most AR members as they take the time to promote their listings and themselves through this wonderful format. Yet looking at how various Prescott Arizona listing agents promote their properties, it makes me wonder why sellers settle for such poor quality presentation, especially as their homes sit on the market with few buyer prospects walking through the door.  Is professional presentation of a listing rocket science?  No!  It simply requires that agents attend to detail and recognize that the quality o... 12/02/2011

Highland Pines Real Estate Prescott, AZ homes for sale in Highland Pines provide a gorgeous scenic getaway for those who enjoy being in a nature-rich setting with any imagined amenity just minutes away. Homes for sale in Highland Pines are of pine cabin variety and are situated just Northwest of Prescott in a gorgeous mountain range and surrounded by the beautiful Prescott National Forest. The nature-based lifestyle of the community provides inhabitants and visitors with a variety of exhilarating activities, such as horseback riding and the opportunity to ATV or hike and the various nearby trails. The mild Arizona temperatures hold steady throughout the year, keeping the Highland Pines area in Prescott an idyllic place to live all year round. For an exciting lifestyle in the middle of ... 12/01/2011

Life for this Arizona Realtor is so very good indeed and I am Grateful Always for Prescott AZ Real Estate Buyers and Sellers While I try to be grateful every day for the abundance in my life, I am especially mindful today of how lucky I am to be surrounded by such wonderful, caring, and special people who make my life rich and full. I am equally grateful for my clients who provide me a steady stream of referrals of those who wish to buy or sell real estate in the Prescott Arizona area and are looking for a trustworthy Prescott Realtor with market and marketing savvy.  I recognize that hard work and preparation are huge in creating a successful real estate business, yet I know that it is the quality of service we provide and the relationships we form that result in referrals which are th... 11/24/2011

PRESCOTT, ARIZONA REAL ESTATE MARKET:  HOT OR NOT IN 2012? My response to this query is a positive and unequivocal “Depends”!  The key factor playing into the heat level of our current market is purchase price, as lower priced homes are receiving multiple offers and getting snatched up by second home buyers, first time home buyers, and investors while higher priced homes languish.  Sales volume is increasing while both average and median sales prices continue to decline, albeit at a slower pace.  I foresee this trend continuing into and through 2012. Prices in Prescott, Arizona have declined to 2001-2002 levels and home affordability has improved dramatically.  Our local market is not dominated by distressed sales--74% of sales in the last 3 months were traditional sales--but is strongl... 11/17/2011

As a fervent Arizona high country gardener and an equally successful Prescott AZ realtor, I have found my years of experience in the former has made me better at the latter. Really! For years in both Northern California and then in Prescott, Arizona, I was a landscape contractor, designing and building residential gardens to the delight of my clients and the neighbors!  I ventured into the world of vegetable and flower gardening here in Prescott and became a Master Gardener through the University of Arizona to learn more about the vagaries of high country gardening and to better serve the public.  As a gardener I've learned to determine what the soil needs in order to foster healthy and productive plants. Then I select the right plant for the right area (Location, Location, Location) co... 11/16/2011

I am so proud of two of our local agents, Ed Pattermann and Diana Allen. Both were finalists for the NAR Talent Show in Anaheim. Tonight was the final competition and our Ed Pattermann got second place! He is a fantastic Elvis impersonator. NAR will have clips on their website you all will have to check out. Go Prescott Arizona!     11/13/2011

REALTOR AS SALESPERSON OR VALUABLE PRESCOTT AZ REAL ESTATE RESOURCE? You may have seen recent Realtor ads that say "I can sell your home in 60 days or you owe me no commission" or "If I don't save you $5000 on your purchase then I will give you $500", or things of this nature.   Well, truth be told, most sellers will discount their list price by $5000; and the agent who promises to sell in 60 days doesn't tell you that you must list your home well below market value and jump through a multitude of other hoops to qualify for this irresistible offer.  Too good to be true?  Absolutely! My question to any potential client looking to buy or sell property in the Prescott AZ area is this:  When selling or buying a home do you wish to be represented by a "salesperson" or a trusted real estate a... 11/12/2011