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Busiest Real Estate Market since ‘05

Published by Rick on Tagged First Time Homebuyers, Home Buying, Sedona Market Trends

Things have heated up over the last 4-6 weeks in Sedona… there are currently 75 homes in escrow (more than any time since Fall of 2005!)  I had a buyer come to town yesterday because he’d been watching a dozen or more homes from afar… and suddenly 11 of them went into escrow or closed [...]

Comment now » Read more May 12th, 2009



Spring 2009 Sedona Real Estate update

Published by Rick on Tagged Agent Selection, First Time Homebuyers, Home Buying, Sedona Market Trends

Springtime came to Sedona with mild weather and clear skies - that have changed the real estate market locally.  Yes, prices are still very low, but the buyers have come back in force and have been buying the deals around town like no time in the last few years.  Activityfree video poker how to play [...]

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Sharp increase in Sedona Real Estate Sales

Published by Rick on Tagged Agent Selection, First Time Homebuyers, Home Buying, Sedona Market Trends, Selling Your Home

Experienced real estate buyers occasionally miss the boat when markets rebound - but with accurate information there’s a chance that you too can swoop in on the bottom of Sedona’s market.  There are several phases to a real estate cycle - including:
1)  Declining prices and increasing inventory (number of homes on the market)
2)  Declining prices and inventory levels [...]

Comment now » Read more April 1st, 2009



Sedona Buying activity picking up…

Published by Rick on Tagged First Time Homebuyers, Home Buying, Mortage Rates

>online casino nete are 6 new sales in the local MLS within the last 24 hours - so things definitely seem to be picking up on schedule.  Our busy real estate buying season  typically starts mid/end of February and goes through the end of May / start of June.  We’re right where we should be… [...]

Comment now » Read more February 26th, 2009



White House to assist Sedona homeowners

Published by Rick on Tagged Uncategorized

I have attached a copy of three documents released by the White House regarding the new “foreclosure plan” announced yesterday.  Technically the name is the Homeowner Affordability and Stability Plan.  The first document is a detailed summary of the provisions outlined by the administration yesterday (February 18, 2009).  The second document describes how the plan will [...]

Comment now » Read more February 19th, 2009



NEW Tax Credit for Sedona home buyers

Published by Rick on Tagged Uncategorized

The federal gov’t just signed a bill that gives a huge tax break of $8,000 for first time buyers of property like Sedona Real Estate.  They define first time homebuyer as someone who hasn’t owned a home for the last 3 years - and there are other criteria (couple must make under $150k per year) - [...]

Comment now » Read more February 18th, 2009



Sedona’s Top Agents

Published by Rick on Tagged Agent Selection, Home Buying, Sedona Foreclosures, Sedona Market Trends, Selling Your Home

With any small town that’s bustling with Realtors, there are often claims of “I sold more real estate in Sedona last year than any other Sedona Real Estate agent.”   Well, there’s now a website that stays on top of the trends and will show you the best selling agents in Sedona.  Take a look to see [...]

Comment now » Read more January 30th, 2009



Sedona Real Estate Market Update Jan 2009

Published by Rick on Tagged Uncategorized

The start of 2009 has been begun with a bang… there are seemingly many lookers at the bargains abound in Sedona and our inventory has shrunk by almost 10%.  I’ve heard many optimists and pessimists about the market conditions, but I think that we’ve rounded the corner due to the leveling off of inventory over [...]

Comment now » Read more January 16th, 2009



Sedona Subdivision on SALE

Published by Rick on Tagged Agent Selection, First Time Homebuyers, Home Buying, Sedona Market Trends, Selling Your Home

There’s a new subdivision in West Sedona that launched as the market was going downhill and lots were priced from $495k a few years back.  I’m not sure if any of them sold… (maybe one or two) - but the developer really wants to sell and has re-evaluated his pricing and they’re now priced starting [...]

Comment now » Read more December 12th, 2008



4.5% rates on Sedona homes??

Published by Rick on Tagged First Time Homebuyers, Home Buying, Mortage Rates, Sedona Market Trends

The news is abuzz about the Treasury lowering home loan rates to 4.5% to stem the foreclosure crisis but details have been lacking. The Treasury Department stated it is looking for additional ways to help the struggling housing industry and believes lower rates are needed.
This idea is similar to the November 26th announcement from the [...]

Comment now » Read more December 10th, 2008



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