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365 Reasons to Live in Sedona
#113 - Sedona Golf Clinics Only $10
Golf in Sedona is worth every penny! Sedona residents sometimes forget to realize just how good we have it here. Living in such a beautiful place with incredible community amenities, the golf courses in Sedona are first class. One treasure that we recently found is a golf clinic offered by the Oak Creek Country Club (OCCC).
OCCC is a Robert Trent Jones Sr. & Robert Trent Jones Jr. designed course located in the Village of Oak Creek (VOC). "Being Sedona's first golf course, this championship, 18 hole golf course is truly unique when compared to Sedona's other courses"...
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#75 - Home-Style Cooking at Nick's
Sedona - known for extravagant high-end restaurants, but remembered for local home-style eateries. Sedona may have an abundance of prestigious restaurants where celebrities dine when they come to town, but Nick's on the West Side is where the locals eat.
Previously known as Keiser's, Nick's on the West Side is our favorite go-to place for breakfast, lunch & dinner. Nick, a personal friend of ours, makes sure all of his staff is welcoming and genuinely kind to all customers. At Nick's you are sure to get quality customer service along with amazing food!
We especially love Nick's "all you can eat" weekly specials....
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Buyer & Seller Tips of the Month
Buyers
Choosing a Home Builder
Vacant Land in Sedona has been one of the slowest recovering sectors of our Real Estate Market. With that being said, great values can currently be found in numerous neighborhoods. The tough question follows, "Who will I use to build my New Sedona Home?" The following is a guide to consider when looking at prospective builders:
Obviously the cost of construction is an enormous factor when you decide on the builder. Choosing an experienced builder, which has relationship(s) with local subcontractors, can help with the accuracy of the initial price quote. If you have a firm budget for construction, you don’t want to have to worry about blowing your allowance on one part of the home and have to drastically scale back another area because of unexpected expenses.
If you are considering a builder from outside of our area, their estimates for certain trades people may be out of line with what is common in Sedona. Regardless of whom you choose, make sure they have accurate cost estimates to prevent unforeseen overruns.
Have you ever built a New Home Before? If you have, you are probably fairly familiar with the process. If you have never had the pleasure to experience the process, there are a lot of decisions to make during construction. Having a builder that is understanding and experienced can help keep you from bogging down on smaller decisions and can help guide you through the process efficiently.
What is important is to get a builder that is interested in your best interests, not just the final price point. We recommend Greg Steves Builders for experience, quality & customer service. If you have any questions please contact Rob Schabatka at the RE/MAX Sedona Office 928-282-4166 x 253.
For more home buying tips, click for our Sedona Home Buying Guide.
Sellers
Seasonal Pruning
Here in Sedona, we had an unseasonably warm winter that has caused Spring to arrive earlier than usual. As the trees are blooming we are reminded that Spring pruning is very important as our Sedona Sellers' maintain attractive curb appeal to charm potential buyers.
Below are some seasonal pruning tips that we have seen enhance a Sedona Property for Sale's landscaping.
- Spring - If you have put off your yard maintenance since the fall, now is the time to catch up! Get rid of fallen leaves, broken tree branches, etc. We recommend weeding your yard and preparing your vegetable & flower garden(s). Trim any bushes, pompous grass, trees, etc. that may have gotten unruly during the winter months. Here in Sedona we see a lot of plum trees blooming gorgeous buds…make sure those flourish by tending to your drip system.
- Summer - Sedona's hot summer weather often does not allow for lush greenery. We suggest to over-seed & water greenery regularly during these months. Another suggestion is to keep your pool equipment maintained especially during Sedona's Summer Monsoon storms.
- Fall - Clean up those leaves! While Sedona has plenty of desert and evergreen plants/trees we also have typical trees that shed their leaves in the fall. Fall is Sedona's busy season for the Real Estate Market so make sure to clean these up and maintain a fresh, clean first impression to potential buyers considering your property.
- Winterize - Most cases, the vacant properties we have listed on the Sedona Market are the homes that need winterizing. However, even if you are occupying your home please take necessary precautions to protect the plumbing of your property. Watch the news so you know when to turn up the heat (keeping the home above 50 is a good rule of thumb).
With these suggestions in mind, enjoy Sedona's gorgeous weather and stay up-to-date on your landscaping. Note: If you would like to hire out your pruning & landscaping needs please call us for a list of landscapers that we have worked with in the past.
For more Selling Tips, or ideas to Stage Your Home, visit the Sedona Property Selling Tips on our website.
Feature Sedona Subdivision
Casa Contenta Video Tour
Nestled deep in the Red Rocks of West Sedona, Casa Contenta has dynamic views of some of Sedona's most photographed Red Rock Formations. This gated community has been full of luxury homes, mature landscaping and awesome amenities.
For more information about Casa Contenta Property for sale or Subdivision Details please don’t hesitate to Contact Us at 928.821.3508 or 928.282.4166 ext 253.
Casa Contenta Property Listings
Did you enjoy the video tour of this subdivision? Take a look at the links below and see if there are any homes or vacant land available that meets your needs. Casa Contenta, located in West Sedona, is a great place to enjoy Sedona Views and amenities! Click below to view:
Featured Properties
10 San Remo
From the moment you enter this Contemporary home through the beautiful stained glass door, you feel this is modern living at it's finest. You will be greeted with a dramatic slate and copper accent wall. This home is situated to capture Sedona's famous red rocks with a spectacular panoramic...
Click for More InformationFor more features & information on this West Sedona Home please Email Rob & Pam - or give us a call 928.821.3508.
70 Crystal Sky
Premiere Sedona Golf Resort Lot. Pristine Location. Easy build. Fantastic Red Rock Views! Custom lot bordering National Forest. In area of Million dollar plus homes. Call today for your personal tour...
Click for More InformationCall Rob for more details - 928.821.3508 or Email Us.
Local Lender Update
Happy February! Interest rates are at their best since November. Even though the Fed is tapering its stimulus to the economy, interest rates for mortgage loans have improved. Janet Yellen has officially taken over for Ben Bernanke as Chief of the Federal Reserve.
Increasing are the number of builders who are returning to the industry, and building homes , 2014 promises to be a strong year in real estate. Homes are very desirable here in the Verde Valley. Interest rates are expected to increase in the long term, so if you are in the market for a home it may make sense to jump on these lower interest rates while you still can. If you have any questions do not hesitate to pick up the phone or send an email.
Jonathan Burgueno
Mortgage Advisor MLO 290524
Pinnacle Capital Mortgage
Branch Manager
(928) 282-3200
Equal Housing Lender AZBKBR0116852
For more tips & tools, please visit the Lender's Section of our website.
Recipe of the Month
Spinach Strawberry Salad
Ingredients
- Spinach (I get the organic pre-washed spinach in a bag)
- Goat Cheese
- Strawberries
- Candied almonds, pecans or walnuts
- Poppy Seed Dressing of Choice
Directions
- Combine everything together in large bowl & toss with dressing.
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We know that buying and selling a home is an exciting, but stressful experience. We will do our best to make sure you are informed and comfortable throughout the process.
We know the local inventory and are up to date on current market conditions. We will be truthful in our assessments and will strive to make your dream of buying or selling a Sedona Property a success! Give us a call today and schedule an appointment to see great Sedona Real Estate Deals.
