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Wednesday, November 18th, 2009Want the secret to an easy move? Whether you’re relocating just around the corner, renting a moving truck or are packing up the family for cross-country relocation, you’ll get the tips you need to survive. Here are some great moving tips to save you time and money.
The key is to stay organized, so check out moving checklists online to help you with your move to the Bullhead City, Fort Mohave, Mohave Valley Arizona areas. Make a list of questions to ask for either your local moving truck rental business or decide if you need to go with actually hiring a moving company.
Experts in the moving and storage industry say that, you should plan six to eight weeks in advance to book a reputable moving company. Finding that reputable company can be a challenge, however, and a little research should be done before you entrust all of your worldly possessions to professional care. Check out listings online of moving companies that allow you to compare movers and interview moving companies to find just the right one. On interstate moves, charges are based on the weight of the items to be moved, the distance to be moved, packing, and other services. Get two or three estimates well in advance of your move. Be sure to check with the Better Business Bureau about any moving company you are considering.
Renting a moving vehicle or a portable on demand moving crate can be your best and easiest option to make sure your stuff gets moved to the new place the way you want them to. If you choose to rent a moving vehicle, you can rent it the day of the move or the day before. If you really want a lot of time to make sure you can arrange your furniture and household goods in your moving vehicle, then you might consider an on demand storage unit. These units get delivered to your driveway and you have as long as you need to fill it up. Then, when it is full, you call the company and they will come and pick the container up and deliver it to storage or to your new home.
No matter which moving option you choose, you will make things a lot easier on yourself if you weed out all the “stuff” that you haven’t used in a long time and donate it or throw it out. Start packing the items you want to keep but don’t use everyday away well before the moving day. Think about this tip: get wardrobe boxes to pack clothes. By simply hanging clothes inside these boxes, you’ll save time both packing and unpacking.
Facing relocation can be scary. Let your Real Estate agent, Michael Fahey, ease the pain with packing tips, relocation advice and moving companies that specialize in relocation near and far.
Home Sales in Bullhead City Arizona Stay Strong
Wednesday, November 4th, 2009With Virginia, New Jersey and the congressional race in New York the evening news may have something other to report on than the current real estate and economic crisis. While some Democrats are sharing their conservative views and some Republicans are sharing their liberal views, it is no wonder that the real estate market is on its ear too!
As 2009 draws near the finish line we continue to positively look forward to 2010. Comparing the last 12 weeks with the prior 12 week period we are confident that our local market is beginning to stabilize. Although the Single family homes are down slightly the under contract homes are up 7%. Competition in the market continues to decline with fewer homes coming on the market. The week of October 19th saw a peak of 31 homes going under contract. We speculate that this was directly connected to deadline date for the $8,000 first time home buyer tax credit that mandates that the homes must close escrow by November 30, 2009 to qualify.
Last week we received a call to action and Michael and I both called our Senators to ask them to vote in favor of extending the tax credit into next year as well as opening it up to return buyers. Although I have not received information that this was passed my sources are reporting that the Senate is in agreement and just waiting to for Congress hammer out the details and vote. I have heard that they may be voting soon.
This is great news for home sellers and buyers in our area In the event the current homeowners qualify for this new tax credit, I expect to see many “move up” buyers enter the market in the next few months.
We are working hard to ensure that when you are listed with Team Fahey your property receives maximum exposure. The following are many of the websites your property is marketed for sale:
Team Fahey.com, CountryRanchRealty.com, Google, Yahoo Real Estate, Aol Real Estate, Trulia.com, Zillow.com, Frontdoor.com, CyberHomes.com, Hotpads.com, HomeFinder.com,Backpage.com, CLRSearch.com, Oodle.com, Local.com, Propbot.com Vast.com, Lycos.com, LaekHomesUSA.com, LandWatch.com, ResportScape.com, Enormo.com, ERealInvestor.com, LandWatch.com,Military.com, MyRealty.com, Overstock.com, OpenHouse.com, InvestorLoft.com,Walmart.com, Homes.com, MyNewPlace.com, SecondSpace.com, DotHomes.com, Point2Homes.com, TheNewYorkTimes.com, TheRealEstatebook.com, LoveMyZip.com, HomeHippo.com, HouseLocator.com, TheHousingPages.com, phonetour.com, HomesZ.com, Kazorks.com, PropertyShark.com, VivaReal.us, NTXHouseHunters.com, HomeAwayRealEstate.com, craigslist.com, Backpage.com, eBay.com, kneedl.com, Areaguides.net, Guidespot.com
Please notice that we have attached a copy of the ads for November and the Market Trend Report. We have launched our new www.CountryRanchRealty.com site and. Please contact us with any questions or concerns.
Unclutter Your Home and Get It Ready to Sell
Monday, October 19th, 2009It is very important to make a great first impression to the potential buyers of your home. Every seller wants their home to sell fast and bring top dollar. Does that sound good to you? Well, it’s not luck that makes that happen. It’s careful planning and knowing how to efficiently unclutter your home that will excite buyers. Here is how to prep a house and turn it into an appealing and marketable home.
Get rid of those items that have been sitting around for years without being used or even handled. This is the hardest thing for most people to do because they are emotionally attached to everything in the house. After years of living in the same home, clutter collects in such a way that may not be evident to the homeowner. However, it does affect the way buyers see the home, even if you do not realize it. Buyers and real estate agents should see your house in its best condition from the very first day it’s on the market.
Here are a few approaches to take to unclutter your home and get it ready to sell. Almost every home shows better with less furniture. Remove pieces of furniture that block or hamper paths and walkways and put them in storage. Remove extra leaves from your dining room table to make the room appear larger. Leave just enough furniture in each room to showcase the room’s purpose and plenty of room to move around. You don’t want buyers scratching their heads and saying, “What is this room used for?”
Another way to unclutter your home and get it ready to sell is to make those minor repairs and best of all, make the house sparkle! Only do one room, or even one small area, at a time so you don’t feel overwhelmed. Your best friend is the trash bag; when in doubt, throw it out. Many find it easier to use boxes to sort items, so you don’t have to find a home for everything as you unclutter. Most important, be quick and decisive when sorting. Tell yourself:
• If you don’t need it, why not donate it or throw it away?
• Put essential items used daily in a small box that can be stored in a closet when not in use.
• Think of this process as a head-start on the packing you will eventually need to do anyway.
If you are getting your house ready to sell in the Bullhead City, Fort Mohave, Mohave Valley Arizona areas, then take a step back and pretend you are a buyer. Let a friend help point out areas where you can unclutter your home and let myself, Michael Fahey, your agent help you to get your house ready to sell.
Arizona Real Estate Market Update September 2009
Tuesday, October 13th, 2009Hanging on by our fingertips, the market continues to edge in a positive direction. September single family home sales in Bullhead City, Fort Mohave and Mohave Valley were down slightly at 71 from a record breaking August of 99 sales. The foreclosures home sales raised their vicious head as they increased their share of the sales claiming 68% of market. Although this is tough news for us the median sales price did rise slightly for the third continuous month from $136,000 in August to $137,000. Days on the market dropped as well as the available homes for sale on the market.
Real Estate Market Update
Tuesday, October 6th, 2009Hanging on by our fingertips, the market continues to edge in a positive direction. September single family home sales in Bullhead City, Fort Mohave and Mohave Valley were down slightly at 71 from a record breaking August of 99 sakes. The foreclosures home sales raised their vicious head as they increased their share of the sales claiming 68% of market. Although this is tough news for us the median sales price did rise slightly for the third continuous month from $136,000 in August to $137,000. Days on the market dropped as well as the available homes for sale on the market.
Short Sale with Citi Mortgage
Tuesday, October 6th, 2009Working of a short sale with Citi Mort. Short sale approval received Aug 24 with a Sept 23 close date. Buyer obtaining a VA loan. Requested an extension prior the Sept 23 close date. No response from our contact Citimortgage Lori Chattelle Loss Mitigation Specialist -Short Sale 1000 Technology Dr Mail Station 420 O’Fallon MO 63368-2240 – After weeks of emails and phone calls with no response, as of Oct 1st buyer signed loan docs and brought in money and sellers escrow instructions also complete. Package over nighted to Citi per their instructions as well as emails with Hud sent to Lori from me and my escrow officer. Package is received on Oct 2. Still no response, spoke to Shaki at Citi Mort, her manager (no name) verbally instructed Shaki to tell me to close and she would get with Lori. Of course our escrow officer can not close without the HUD and new escrow date approved. Called today spoke to John, nice person but unable to help. He advised calling back at the end of the week. Buyers loan docs expire on Friday. Any suggestions????
The Value of Homeownership
Monday, September 21st, 2009Homeownership may be the most important asset-building strategy for individuals. The value of homeownership gives homeowners a feeling of control, a greater sense of security and stability.
Homeownership is typically given a lot of importance and homeowners are generally allowed to do whatever they wish in their homes. Homeowners have the right to make choices and decisions regarding changes to their homes that renters may not be able to make.
Homeownership is a financial goal most families share. There are significant community benefits to homeownership as well. Owning a home gives residents a stake in the community and a sense of “rootedness” in their neighborhoods. Enjoying the privacy that a home brings, making long lasting friendships with neighbors and best of all taking pride in your home. The pride you’ll feel in owning and improving your home is an emotional value that cannot be expressed in dollars and cents. The value of homeownership has been thought to pro-mote thrift, stability, and neighborliness.
Homeownership is thought to be an important element in achieving personal fulfillment. When asked to define the good life, polls have shown that many Americans value owning a home over such factors as an automobile, a happy marriage, an interesting or high-paying job, and good health. The value of homeownership is credited with increasing self-esteem, life satisfaction, and an overall feeling of worth. Owning a home embodies the promise of individual independence but there are also many responsibilities that come with owning a home. The value of homeownership has been thought to pro-mote thrift, stability, and neighborliness.
If you are looking to buy your own home in Bullhead City, Fort Mohave, Mohave Valley Arizona areas, these are some points to consider when seeing the value of homeownership. Allow me, your Real Estate agent, Michael Fahey to help you see the value of homeownership.
Median Sales Prices on the Rise
Tuesday, September 8th, 2009Wow! August single family home sales in Bullhead City, Fort Mohave and Mohave Valley leaped in front and took the lead reporting a record of 99 sales. As I mentioned in my February update, I felt all real estate market indications were showing that we would finish strong in sales for 2009. This is definitely true as of the end of July 2009 we have enjoyed 656 single family homes sales. Contrast this number with the 645 sales we saw in all of 2008. With 268 single family homes pending/under contract and 4 month remaining in the year, I believe we could see more than 900 sales for 2009.
Foreclosures continue to lead the pack and making up of 61% the sales for the month. Short sales accounted for 7% of the sales. On a positive note of the “regular home sellers” Country Ranch Realty successfully sold 33% of that market. We definitely have the strategies to help our home sellers get their property sold.
Perhaps some of the best news is that for the first time in 2 months we saw the median sales price increase. August median sales price was $136,000 up from July of $130,000. The average sales price jumped to $151,557 in August over $137,712 in July.
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, which has provided an $8,000 tax credit for first time homebuyers who purchase their primary residence is coming to an end. Unless the government extends this Act, buyers must close escrow prior to November 30, 2009.
Considering purchasing real estate in the Bullhead City, Fort Mohave or Mohave Valley Arizona? Give us a call and let us help you achieve your real estate goals.
Facing Financial Hardships?
Thursday, August 27th, 2009Local Agent Provides Free Information Resource to Mohave County Homeowners Facing Financial Hardships
New Web site presents options for homeowners confronted
with the possibility of foreclosure.
Bullhead City, AZ 8/27/2009 – Local real estate agent and community advocate, Pamela Mello & Petra Fahey of Country Ranch GMAC , today announced the creation of a new information Web site for Mohave area homeowners in distress. www.foreclosurebhc.com contains vital facts about the options available to these homeowners, to help them make the educated decisions about their future.
Going Green in Arizona
Wednesday, August 26th, 2009Have you heard the news! Green real estate is getting lots of buzz. More and more homebuyers are looking for ways to increase their green footprint. They are looking for that perfect home and yard that will give them eco-luxury. Going Green in Bullhead City, Fort Mohave, Mohave Valley Arizona is happening as we know it.
Not only are we worried about our cleaning supplies being green, but now we want our homes to be green also. Homes with amenities like Gammpar floors, LEED-certified building materials, double-paned windows and even docking stations for electric cars! Also, homes that boast features like rainwater harvesting, passive air ventilation, reclaimed fixtures and recycled content tile and flooring.
This may all seem very over-whelming, but there are a lot of sites on the web that will help you fully understand just what finding a “green” home entails. It will be worth the research and will make your life more comfortable in the long run. Just “Google” the words “green real estate”, for starters. Enjoy the search and learn what makes a “green” home; a home that you want to be a part of. We all want to do our part and so let’s enjoy all of the eco-luxury that we can.
Just a side note – there’s no denying that the mortgage meltdown has meant tragedy for many home owners. But take a look around. You’ll see there’s very positive activity in many vibrant markets throughout the US especially in Bullhead City, Fort Mohave, Mohave Valley Arizona areas. By focusing on the good news and passing the message around, we can help speed up the market recovery. Don’t panic, let’s all do our part!
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