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Long time coming… Spring 2019
After a lengthy delay – we now have the capability to offer number crunchers data on the health of the Sedona real estate market. I’ll be publishing these numbers on a monthly basis starting today on www.sedonaforsale.com
Read MoreSedona forum to cause traffic problems this weekend in Sedona
Expect traffic delays Friday due to Sedona Forum U.S. and world leaders will be in the Sedona area Friday, April 24, attending the annual Sedona Forum, hosted by the McCain Institute. Sedona residents should expect increased traffic from official government vehicles on State Route 89A via Cottonwood and State Route 179 via Interstate 17 escorting…
Read MoreRed Rocks Oktoberfest
Many of you know and have dealt with me over the years and know me as a Realtor or runner or mountain biker, but I’ve got to admit – I’m also a beer drinker. Last year I decided to combine the international thirst for beer and my desire to help local kids for to…
Read MoreSedona Splash Park
After three months of construction and a valiant fundraising effort from members of the Sedona community (Specifically MY club – Rotary Club of Sedona Red Rocks as a club and as individuals), the brand new Splash Park opens for children to enjoy at Sunset Park this week – Thursday, June 5, 2014! This 1,900 square foot splash…
Read MoreDecember 2013 Sedona Real Estate Market Update
I’ve got 100 excuses for why there isn’t a October or November version of this newsletter – but let’s just chalk it up to the REALLY busy market conditions. Let’s start with the easy stats – there are currenly 407 homes on the market in Sedona (areas 40-46), and a whopping 74 in escrow with…
Read MoreSeptember 2013 Sedona Real Estate Market Update
Fall weather is upon us – I say that loosely, as autumn here means that it’s after Monsoon Season, the humidity is back down to near zero and it’s 85 degrees during the day and in the low 50’s at night. Perfect if you asked me… whether you like to hike, mountain bike, or just…
Read MoreUptown has highest value in all of Sedona?
As many of you know – as an Uptown Sedona resident, I’m likely to extoll the virtues of living in the area to all buyer clients. Due to many factors, the Uptown Sedona valuations seem to be higher than the rest of town… and for the first time, I’ve run the numbers to prove that…
Read MoreCanadian Buyers in Sedona
With the strength of the Canadian Dollar in 2013, it makes sense that more and more Canadian buyers are flocking into the Sedona Real Estate market. Years ago Canadian buyers were rare, but buyers from Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, Winterpeg (ahem, Winnepeg) and all over British Columbia are picking up winter homes in Sedona to escape…
Read MoreJune 2013 Sedona Real Estate Market Update
Summer is finally upon us and the hot days haven’t slowed down the white hot real estate market here in Sedona. Inventory is down, sales are up, and prices are rising again. It’s been a long time coming, but as with all things, real estate is a cyclical market this upswing has been years in…
Read MoreMay 2013 Sedona Real Estate Market Update
High season is in full swing and buyers are coming from all over to purchase properties as the slow but steady rise in values has started. Our demographics regularly show people from all 50 states buying property – but I’m seeing an increase in the number of Alaskan license plates and Canadian license plates in…
Read MoreMarch 2013 Sedona Real Estate Roundup
I regularly tell both buyers and sellers that high season starts sometime after Valentine’s day, so if you don’t see what you like during the winter, wait until the spring. Sellers hold onto their listings and put them on the market now – to take advantage of the annual spring rush to purchase properties. This…
Read MoreFebruary 2013 Sedona Real Estate Market Update
We’re on the cusp of the busy season here in Sedona – and within a few weeks the lid will blow open and you’ll see activity ramp up for the spring buying season. Typically, local sellers hold off on listing their homes during the slow winter months and go live with listings at the end…
Read MoreJanuary 2013 Sedona Real Estate Market Update
Chilly winters days prevail (this week at least) and our cold winds tend to keep the buyers at bay. Our cold snaps are temporary… as is our temporary slowdown in Sedona real estate buying. The good news (for the market in general and for sellers) is that the number of available homes and vacant land…
Read MoreNovember 2012 Sedona Real Estate Update
Our first fall/winter storm this past weekend seems to coincide with the slowdown of our local real estate market. There are currently 409 residential units on the market, with69 of these already tied up with other buyers. If you trim out the condos/patio homes/manufactured homes, there are only 256 single family homes that are truly…
Read MoreSedona Property Roundup – October 22, 2012
Even though the day is perfect 80 degrees, the skies are clear and fall is in the air – I’m sitting here in front of my computer. Shame on me. Office time has been at a premium lately due to the busy market conditions and unreal weather for running, hiking, mountain biking and exploring the…
Read MoreSedona Real Estate Market Update – September 2012
Cooler nights have taken hold in the Verde Valley and we’re into the best season of the year. Autumn days are typically sunny with clear blue skies and huge puffy white clouds – and the nights are cool and crisp – just cool enough to wear a jacket again! This string of uninterrupted great weather…
Read MoreSedona Real Estate Update – August 2012
The dog days of summer have arrived… warm days, getting cloudy in the afternoon, then a bit of rain and unparalleled sunsets almost every night. Days are already getting shorter and the evenings are getting cooler (upper 60’s) – so the best time of year is near. Our warm days have signaled that we’re past…
Read MoreSedona’s Top Agents
The new listing of Sedona’s Top Real Estate Agents has come out… and as expected I’m on the list again (12th time in a row!). It ranks the best selling agents in Sedona for the first six months of 2012 – and there are some new faces on the list. It’s good to see who’s…
Read MoreSedona Real Estate Market Update – July 2012
Well folks, the 4th of July has passed and signaled the beginning of our monsoon season here in Sedona. This means we’ll be seeing higher temperatures during the day and some cloudy afternoons with rain possible daily for the next 8 weeks (great sunsets that this time of the year too!). This cooler rain tends…
Read MoreSummer 2012 Sedona Real Estate Update
Well… as mentioned in past posts – the number of foreclosures continues to slide and the number of available homes is dropping! If you’ve been looking for a foreclosure property – you’d be best to hurry – as there are only 20 left in the entire Sedona area (areas 40-46). There are 32 available short…
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