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Sales of single family residences, aka houses, continued to improve for the month of June. There were a total of 82 house sales in the greater Flagstaff area according to our local Multiple Listing Service. This compares to 75 sales in June of 09 and 77 sales in June of 08.
For the 2nd quarter sales were up also, 189 versus 172 a 10% increase. This brings the total sales figure for the 1st half of 2010 to 319 versus 275 for the same period of 09 which is an increase of 16%.
Flagstaff is home to many great non-profit groups that truly help transform the community from the inside out. This year a home for at risk teens will be hosting a banquet event at the High Country Conference Center June 4th @ 6pm complete with powerful testimonies, dinner, and Teen Challenge's statewide choir. Many of the kids that have gone through this program were once addicted to meth and have been deeply hurt, abandoned, and neglected and now are living drug free lives adding value to their families, community, and work place. For more information on this local program call 928-527-4848.
WOW! Gorgeous custom home in beautiful Flagstaff Meadows just minutes from downtown! The pride of ownership is phenomenal in this fabulous five bedroom, single level, that features outstanding views of the lake and park, surrounding forest, and the San Francisco Peaks. The builder spared no expense in the selection of custom granite, cabinetry, tile, and stainless appliances. The kitchen/great room combination is terrific and perfect for entertaining family and friends. The formal dining is impressive and ideal for holiday get togethers. You'll love the lakefront paver patio and rear yard - both large and beautifully landscaped with lush vegetation and complimented by mesmerizing views. Additional features include a luxurious master suite, large laundry room, and three car garage. An impressive home that you will definitely appreciate!
Super four bedroom in the heart of Continental just a short walk to Aspen Valley Golf Club. The location is outstanding - close to Knoles Elementary, Northland Prep Academy, Sinagua High School, Foxglenn Park, and the Flagstaff Aquaplex. A social membership to Continental Country Club offers many amenities including, golf, tennis, swimming, a fitness center, and a terrific activity center for kids. This well cared for home includes a gorgeous great room with tongue and groove ceilings, spacious bedrooms, formal dining room, bonus room ideal for home office, all on an extra large lot with beautiful views of Mount Elden. An opportunity worth pursuing!!
Gorgeous three bedroom in absolute mint condition located in Mountain Oaks, quite possibly Flagstaff's premier townhouse community. The pride of ownership is outstanding throughout in this spacious end unit that's close to Continental Country Club, Aspen Valley Golf Club, and Flagstaff's numerous amenities. Open, bright floorplan with vaulted ceilings and southern exposure allowing for an abundance of natural light. You'll appreciate the hardwood floors, granite counters, large bedrooms and love the main floor master suite with views of the mountains and forest. The extra large exterior deck is perfect for entertaining and relaxation! All appliances included! This is a terrific opportunity - come take a look! Click here for listing detail
Flagstaff housing sales ended the year on a very positive note. December sales were up 58% over December 08 and for the 4th quarter were up 69% versus the same period.
For calendar year 2009, total housing sales came in at 728 versus 670 in 2008 a 9% increase.
The annual sales high was in 2005 when 1207 houses changed hands.
In response to our clients requests, Century 21 Flagstaff Realty has formed a Property Management Division. It will be headed up by Stephen Brighton, a Realtor with over 10 years experience who has earned E-Pro and GRI designations. As a former Stock Broker and Investment Banker, "Steve" has an extensive investment background. This will be a major benefit for our clients who would like to generate rental income from their real estate investments. And with real estate prices down, there's the opportunity to purchase properties at bargain prices and have them professionally managed. Give Steve a call today to discuss these exciting possibilities at 928-226-7578.
As an ASP Realtor, I will advise my Sellers to "Clear the Clutter!" Along with the cleanliness of your house, showing off the square footage is of equal importance.
Buyers looking at your house need to be able to see that there is a lot of space and to visualize themselves living there. This is difficult if you have all your "stuff" prominently displayed. We know that your collections are important to you, but the buyer wants to see square footage! Not just floor square footage but also kitchen and bathroom countertop square footage and closet square footage and garage square footage. Remember we are thinking of your property as a house for sell not your home that you have loved living in. The way you stage a house is not the way you live in a home.
Go through all the rooms, closets and garage and remove everything you can do without while your house is being shown. This includes furniture as well as toys, extra linens, books, collections, personal photos, extra kitchen and dining implements, Christmas decorations etc. Pack it all up and store it in a storage unit or with family or friends. By doing this you are not only preparing your house for selling but you are also half packed when you are ready to move into your new house. (And most likely you have gone through everything before packing it and have sorted out some throw away or donation items! This will make your move much faster and less stressful.)
Tantalizing views of Lake Elaine await you from this spectacular Lakeside Acres estate! Magnificent craftsmanship throughout in this beautiful five bedroom that sits majestically above the lake in one of Flagstaff's premier locations. You'll love the chef's kitchen - perfect for entertaining - and equipped with Viking, Asko, and Monogram commercial stainless appliances. The Brazilian cherry hardwood floors in the great room and formal dining room are phenomenal!! Exquisite details throughout including tongue and groove Southern Cyprus ceilings, custom granite and travertine, Sierra Pacific wood frame windows, radiant in-floor heat, and a gorgeous master suite and bath complete with steam sauna. The 1,000 square foot maintenance free deck is fabulous and ideal for enjoying Flagstaff's terrific weather. A truly incredible one-of-a kind home!
Many of you have probably heard the phrase "Cleanliness is next to Godliness." This is never more true than when you are listing your house for sale.
As an Accredited Staging Professional Realtor, the first thing I tell my clients when they ask "how do I prepare my house for showing," is to clean, clean and clean some more! You should either hire a professional cleaning service or clean everything thoroughly yourself. This includes shampooing carpets, washing all windows (inside and out), scrubbing baseboards, cleaning appliances and much, much more. Don't forget to clean all the light fixtures and make sure there are working light bulbs in them.
A few helpful hints for cleaning problems you may run into are:
