WICKENBURG MINI-RANCH
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32.63 AC. CAN MAKE THE PERFECT MINI-RANCH! This Custom Build is perched on the top of the hill with amazing views in every direction. 3 bed,3.5 bath + a Den. Side entry, over-size 3 car garage. This home is full of upgrades.Front courtyard with natural landscaping and fountain. Knotty Hickory Cabinets and solid Alder doors through out the home. Granite counter tops enhance the beauty of this Chefs kitchen. Formal dining room. Large great room with a fireplace. Exit onto the back patio where you can enjoy the built-in BB-QUE. Large master suite with an awesome master bath. Split floor plan. Your guests will love you. Each bedroom has a private bathroom and an exit to the back patio.Plenty of room for an arena and great horse set-up.9 parcels included in sale.Come see for yourself!!!
MARICOPA COUNTY HOME SALES
Filed under Blog, Wickenburg Az · Tagged: century 21, home sales, june antos, Maricopa county, Real Estate, Wickenburg
If you are interested in keeping up with home sales and home listings, this is a great place to receive updated news. Arizona is a wonderful place to live. We enjoy the warm weather 85% of the time. By the time the cool weather hits we are ready for it!! Here is alittle information about Arizona-
Arizona was the 48th and last of the contiguous states admitted to the Union on February 14, 1912. Population numbers for the year 2006 indicate that Arizona was at that time the fastest growing state in the United States. Arizona is one of the “Four Corners” states – it borders Utah, Nevada, New Mexico, California, and touches Colorado. It has an international border with the states of Baja California and Sonora in Mexico. The population of Arizona is around six and one half million people (6,500,180).
When you say living in Wickenburg is the ideal location, I mean this IS the ideal location. Wickenburg is located 40 miles NW of Phoenix. Where can you live that you can water ski and snow ski in the same day. Where can you take off on your quad or jeep into the desert and ride for hours. Where can you jump on your horse and see some of the most beautiful country you have ever seen. Our small town is a great place for all ages. We are looking forward to the cops who care events that help our families in need for Christmas. June Antos
WEEKLY REAL ESTATE UPDATE
Filed under Blog, Wickenburg Az · Tagged: century 21, home sales, INTEREST RATE, june antos, Real Estate, RESIDENCE SALES
Here is our weekly update…..
INFO THAT HITS US WHERE WE LIVE Housing starts were UP 1.7% for July to a 546,000 annual pace, but this was below expectations and all the gain came from a big boost in multi-family starts. Single-family starts were off 4.2%, declining for the third straight month. Looking at the market further out, we saw new building permits down 3.1% for July to a 565,000 annual rate.
There is no denying that these reports reflect a softness in the home building market. But some experts see the data as part of a temporary housing market hangover following the expiration of the tax credits. You may remember how the government cash-for-clunkers program pushed a ton of auto sales into July and August last year. This resulted in a dip in sales immediately afterwards. But that was followed by a pretty nice recovery, with auto sales now up 20% from the first half of 2009. Stay tuned for housing.
The Mortgage Bankers Association’s weekly survey showed purchase loan applications down from the week before, but refinance applications soared, equaling their May 2009 level. Mortgage rates, of course, continue at historically low levels.
>> Review of Last Week
NOT SO BAD… Really???!!! Listening to the pundits who were fixated on last week’s negative economic news, you might think things were awful. But as usual, the situation actually wasn’t so bad, with the markets closing Friday with mixed results. The Dow and the S&P 500 dropped for the week, but far less than the week before. And the third major index, the Nasdaq, was UP 0.3%, so there are plenty of investors not paying that much attention to fretful pundits.
Make no mistake, the week did have its disappointments. The housing starts and building permits covered above were not cheered on Wall Street. Then, initial weekly jobless claims came in at 500,000, a bit over estimates and higher than they’ve been for a while. On top of that, the Philadelphia Fed index of manufacturing was down for the month, instead of up as expected, indicating a souring of the outlook in that region.
But wait just a minute. Mortgage refinancings took off, helping consumers and lenders. The Empire State index showed manufacturing in the New York region UP to 7.1 in August from 5.1 in July and suggesting more rapid growth to come. July Industrial Production and Capacity Utilization moved up nicely. Corporations continued to deliver strong profits and we even had renewed M&A action, with Intel buying McAfee for a cool $7.7 billion in cash. None of these are bad economic signs.
Yet for the week, the Dow ended down 0.9%, to 10213.62; the S&P 500 was down 0.7%, to 1071.69; but the Nasdaq was UP 0.3%, to 2179.76.
The bond market had a generally decent time of it, with the less encouraging economic data bringing in safe haven investors. Treasuries did well, while the FNMA 30-year 4.0% bond we watch ended down 13 basis points on Friday, closing at $102.15. Freddie Mac’s weekly survey of conforming mortgage rates showed national average rates at historically low levels for yet another week. JUNE ANTOS, CENTURY 21 AZ WEST 928-231-1692
C-3 COMMERCIAL PROPERTY
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COMMERCIAL 3 PROPERTY!! WICKENBURG is a wonderful place to raise your kids and also own your own business. I have the PERFECT location for you. Located between Phoenix and Prescott will give you a great opportunity to advertise your business, just by location. Highway 60 on the way to Las Vegas is the perfect place to show all of your toys off.
Don”t miss out on this great buy. Prime location for a booming business. Located on hwy 60 will make it easy access to Phoenix. Property has a private well. 3 buildings. Use for storage, business or both. Come take a look!!!!! For more information CALL: JUNE ANTOS W/ CENTURY 21 @ 928-231-1692 OWNER MAY CARRY!!!!
HORSE PROPERTY
Filed under Listings · Tagged: Arizona, congress, horse, Real Estate, riding, Wickenburg
Old School Rd property
OWNER WILL CARRY UP TO 5 YEARS!!!!!
Are you looking for total privacy? This 4 acre parcel will not disappoint you. Only 2 miles from Congress and 15 minutes from Wickenburg. If you would like some peace and quiet with amazing views, THIS IS THE PLACE FOR YOU. Electric is on the property and a well is drilled.
Choose between (3) – 4 acre parcels. CCR’s are in place to insure the beauty to the area. Plenty of room for your horses. Ride off your property onto State Land near by. If you are not into horses you will have plenty of room for your RV, jeep or quads. Come and enoy our Arizona weather!! Come take a look! For more information Call: JUNE ANTOS W/ CENTURY 21 @ 928-231-1692
BUYING A HOME?
Filed under Blog, Wickenburg Az · Tagged: buying, home inspection, homeowners insurance, insurance, Real Estate, Wickenburg
Here are a couple of home buying tips. When buying a home a Home Inspection is a very important part of the process. You will also want to make sure that you will have insurance coverage prior to purchasing your home.
Home Inspections
Homeowner’s Insurance
Protecting your new home with insurance is a must. How well you do that depends on the details of your policy. And while you are not legally required to have homeowners’ insurance, mortgage lenders stipulate that you do.
A standard policy will suffice in most instances. It protects against several natural disasters and catastrophic events. However, it will not guard against earthquakes, floods, war, and nuclear accidents. The policy can be expanded to include these disasters as well as coverage for such things as workers’ compensation. In fact, the lender may require that you purchase flood or earthquake insurance if the house is in a flood zone or a region susceptible to earthquakes. You also can increase coverage beyond the depreciated value of personal property such as televisions and furniture by purchasing a replacement-cost endorsement.
SELLING YOUR HOME…
Filed under Blog, Wickenburg Az · Tagged: century 21, CURB APPEAL, MLS, Real Estate, SALES, Wickenburg
Create a Marketing Plan for Your Home
Selling can entail a variety of marketing strategies. Once listed, it’s likely that the home will be quickly entered into the local MLS (Multiple Listing Service) and placed on Century21.com. Much of an agent’s work will be quiet and unseen – yet important. The quiet telephone calls, the work with contacts, arranging for and marketing open houses, the follow-ups with open-house visitors, conversations with ad respondents, web postings and other outreach efforts are all part of the process required to sell homes.
Your agent will create a marketing plan for your home that will help distinguish it in your local marketplace and attract buyers to your property. This may include posting your listing on the Internet, holding an open house and more. Your CENTURY 21 Sales Professionals often use the CENTURY 21 Customized Marketing System to create a personalized selling program for clients. Its purpose is to sell a home at the best price possible in the shortest amount of time.
Showing Your Home for Sale
Although the buyer is a guest in your home, you want the buyer to imagine owning the home. You don’t want to make the buyer feel like an intruder.Now it’s time to get your home ready for the spotlight. Start with a good cleaning, then eliminate any clutter, add a fresh coat of paint and tidy up the yard. Talk to CENTURY 21 real estate agent about other tips that can help boost a home’s curb appeal and impress potential buyers once they’re in the door. One way to make a home more attractive is to purchase a Home Protection Plan. This insurance protects you, the seller, from paying repair or replacement costs of major items during the listing period. It also protects the buyer during their first year of homeownership.
- Check the Temperature
If weather permits, open the windows — if there is too much noise outside, close them. And if it’s cold enough to wear a sweater to stay warm, turn on the heat. You want the temperature inside to be comfortable and to give the buyer more of a reason to linger, especially on hot or cold days! - Create a Mood Light
A fire in the fireplace, and if you have water fountains, turn them on. They are especially useful for drowning out traffic noise. - Play Up the Visual
Open all the window coverings to let in light. Keep blinds partially closed that otherwise show undesirable outdoor scenery such as a dilapidated fence or a nearby structure that obstructs views. If you have seasonal photographs showcasing flower gardens, leaves bursting in color or a snow-covered lawn twinkling from street lights, then display them in a prominent position. Turn on every light in the house, including appliance lights and closet lights. Brighten dark rooms with few windows by placing spot lights on the floor behind furniture.
SELLING SUGGESTION
Filed under Blog, Featured Home, Uncategorized, Wickenburg Az · Tagged: amenities, appraisal, homes, Market, profit, Real Estate, relocation, SELLING, Wickenburg
Setting the Right Price for Your Home
In Wickenburg, as in every town, we all need some advise in selling our own home. The Real Estate market is no doubt tough. With some minor changes you can change your ‘relocation’ time!!!!
A key part of the marketing plan is setting the list price. If a home is priced too low, you won’t benefit from the optimal profit. If a home is priced too high, potential buyers may be scared away. To determine the best asking price review the cost of recently sold homes, evaluate the competition and study marketplace trends. CENTURY 21 Sales Associates are trained to use this information to help you reach the right asking price. It is also helpful to discuss other terms and conditions, such as timing and items that can be included with the sale of the home. Both of these can make your home more attractive to potential buyers.1) Location: You can’t get away from this one. If your house is located in a desirable area that is in demand, you will be able to get a higher price than you can for the same house in a less desirable area.
2) Condition: A house that has been better maintained and shows better will always sell for more than one that has had deferred (neglected) maintenance and needs work.
3) Desirable amenities: If a house has amenities that are currently popular in the marketplace, it will bring a higher price.
4) Calculate the price per square foot: The average price per square foot for homes in your neighborhood shouldn’t be the sole determinant of the asking price for your home, but it can be a useful starting point. Keep in mind that various methodologies can be used to calculate square footage.
A formal written appraisal can be useful if you have unique property, if there hasn’t been much activity in your area recently, if co-owners disagree about price, or if there is any other circumstance that makes it difficult to put a value on your home. Appraisers consider the location of the home, its proximity to desirable schools and other public facilities, the size of the lot, the size and condition of the home itself and recent sales prices of comparable properties, among other factors.
June Antos
Serving the communities of Wickenburg, Aguila, Circle City, Congress, Morristown, Wittmann and the Greater Phoenix area in all of its Real Estate needs. More about June..