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Sedona Poll of the Month

Results from Last Poll

Do Market Statistics Affect Your Decision to Buy?

Market Statistics are a big part of what we do on a daily basis in our Sedona Real Estate work. What we want to know is: Do Market Statistics affect your (a Real Estate Buyer) decision when purchasing a Sedona Home? Our Poll last month revealed that 75% of our readers are affected by the market statistics. Stay tuned, because next month we will reveal a new way that we are servicing Sedona Buyers with a new feature online that is all about market stats by different areas.

Contact Us or call - 928.282.4166 x 253 for more information about the Sedona area & local Sedona Real Estate updates.

If you have any suggestions for new poll topics, Send Us an Email.

Please Help Us Improve

Service Reviews have become a hot commodity on the web. We can tell future clients how hard we will work for them, but it always comes better from a third party. If you haven't had a chance, please take a moment and let us know how we did. For those of you that have already helped out, thank you once again.

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If you have any difficulty, let us know and we can walk you through the process. Thanks again for your time!

#123 - Fossil Creek

As most people know, Sedona is the place that is filled with Red Rock Formations, Oak Creek Canyon, and many little swimming holes along the creek! But what most people do not know is that Sedona is located very close to a natural waterfall in the middle of the desert! Reason number 123 to Live in Sedona is that, as Sedona Residents, we are able to go to this waterfall whenever we want. It's just one short day trip away!

Fossil Creek, the 50 foot waterfall, is located about 60 miles outside of Camp Verde, a neighboring City to Sedona AZ. As the generations grow old, the youngsters are always told about this little getaway spot. Seniors at Sedona Red Rock High School often have their famous "ditch day" camping at Fossil. Instead of going to Sedona's crowded tourist swimming holes, the Sedona locals have found that Fossil Creek is a more private swimming area during the hot summer months...

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#120 - Sedona Dog Park

As Sedona welcomes new residents, our community also welcomes new dogs! One thing that Sedona dog owners love to do is bring their pet(s) to the local dog park. The City of Sedona received enough funding to open the local dog park a few years ago and ever since, the people of Sedona have enjoyed bringing their dogs to socialize and play!

The Sedona Dog Park opened in 2007 after receiving two large anonymous donations and hundreds of other donations from Sedona residents. The park location was determined by the city of Sedona and Rick Wesselhoff and John Lupo did a great job designing the Sedona Dog Park. The team of designers knew that shade was important during the summer months, due to the extreme heat that Sedona has. Skyline Steel made the best shade structures designed to perfectly fit the dog park.

We feel the Dog Park is exactly what Sedona needed and is one of our favorite Reasons to Live in Sedona...

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Buyers

Know your Budget

To help avoid buyer's disappointment, we strive to help Buyers understand their budget. This means two things; get pre-qualified by your lender AND balance your checkbook and know your spending habits. These steps help buyers stay realistic when searching for a home to purchase.

1. Get Pre-Qualified: When working with Sedona Home Buyers we often begin by trying to understand their needs/wants lists. Knowing what is important to a buyer is the way that we successfully match buyers to the perfect Sedona Property. This step in the home buying process goes hand-in-hand with deciding a budget that doesn't over-extend the buyer. If you are a buyer that needs to borrow money, we suggest that you get pre-qualified. Talk with your lender prior to searching for properties. If you are a cash buyer, know the amount you are able to spend on the purchase price and other costs involved - set an amount that leaves funds in the bank for incidentals.
2. Know Your Spending Habits: Knowing your Budget and buying a home within your budget are two very different things. Once you are pre-qualified with a lender please think of your monthly budget. Do you have an accurate income/expense spreadsheet? Lenders focus on the income to debt ratio. They don't know how much you spend shopping, getting your daily latte, spoiling your grandkids, etc. For you to accurately purchase a Sedona Home within your budget, you need to know truly how much you have monthly to go towards the mortgage, property taxes, insurance, HOA fees and maintenance. If you are a frugal steward of your finances, you will be able to go with your lenders pre-qualification number. On the other hand, if your income/expense sheet shows differently, you may need to lower your purchase price point to stay within your means.
3. Things to think about: The final purchase price is not the only expense you will have when buying a Sedona Property. Other expenses to think about include home inspections, the HOA transfer/disclosure fees, the Home Warranty, Loan Closing Costs, etc. Also think about any expenses that may occcur once you purchase your property. Will you need to update any features in the home? Remodel the kitchen? Finish landscaping? These expenses, along with property taxes & home owners insurance (which may be factored into your monthly payment) all should be factored into your budget prior to purchasing a Sedona Home.

We, the Sedona Property Partners at RE/MAX Sedona, help all Sedona Home Buyers in whichever phase of the buying process they are at. If you have any questions whatsoever please give us a call. We are happy to help!

For more home buying tips, click for our Sedona Home Buying Guide.

Sellers

Photos are Key!

When listing your Sedona Property keep in mind that first impressions are key. Approx. 96% of Real Estate buyers begin their search online. Also know that the top Real Estate Websites such as Zillow.com, Realtor.com, Trulia.com sort properties by the number of photos. Properties listed for sale that have more than 30 photos often come at the top of the list compared to listings with less photos.

Marketing should be on the top of your list when interviewing potential agents. It is important that your agent presents your property to the world by highlighting its unique features. We do this through professional photography. If we have one tip to Selling your Sedona Property, it is to choose an agent that prides themselves with good quality photos and lots of them!

Take a moment to view some of our current listings and the past photos by the first agent who failed to sell the property. Let us know what you think – 928-821-3508! Our Photos are on the Right and the Previous Realtor's photos are on the left.

65 Soldier Basin

Was on the Market for 174 days with 18 photos.
Currently on the market with the Sedona Property Partners at RE/MAX Sedona with 48 photos.

190 Indian Ruin

Was on the Market for 179 days with 17 photos.
Currently on the market with the Sedona Property Partners at RE/MAX Sedona with 57 photos.

80 La Barranca

Was on the Market for 404 days with 21 photos.
Under Contract in 8 days and sold in 65 days with the Sedona Property Partners and 52 photos.

How does your Realtor measure up? If you would like to know more about how the Sedona Property Partners at RE/MAX Sedona do things differently, call for a free consultation. We look forward to helping you sell your home or vacant land.

For more Selling Tips, or ideas to Stage Your Home, visit the Sedona Property Selling Tips on our website.

Cathedral View Video Tour

Get one of the best views in the Village of Oak Creek from a Sedona Home located in Cathedral View 1 & 2. Gaze at the Famous Bell Rock and Courthouse Butte from an original perspective. Sedona Properties in Cathedral View vary in price range to accommodate all potential Sedona Residents.

For more information about Cathedral View Property for sale or Subdivision Details please don’t hesitate to Contact Us at 928.821.3508 or 928.282.4166 ext 253.

Cathedral View Property Listings

Featured Properties

31 Remuda Dr

Located in desirable West Sedona yet extremely private feeling. From the moment you drive through the stone pillar entrance, you will feel at home. Totally private with 3.4 Acres which allows Horses if you desire. Quaint park like setting awaits you to sit out and enjoy the rose garden. You will walk through the satillo tiled courtyard with Pakistan hand carved pillars to enter through French doors...

For more features & information on this West Sedona Horse Property please Email Rob & Pam - or give us a call 928.821.3508.

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120 Calle Del Viento

One of Sedona's finest custom building lots located in Prestigious Foothills South III. This is a luxury, gated community with panoramic viewing of the dramatic Sedona Eastern horizon of red rocks. Upscale, gated community. Located at the west edge of town where shopping and fine dining are easily accessible and only moments from Sedona Medical Center. Sewer available.Be sure to see attached documents for plans, elevations and cost estimate. FULL SET OF PLANS AVAILABLE WITH PURCHASE.

Call Rob for more details - 928.821.3508 or Email Us.

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Ingredients

Pasta Salad

• 5 oz dry Lasagnettes pasta, uncooked (about 1 1/2 cups)
• 1/2 pint cherry tomatoes, sliced in half
• 1 cup cucumber, diced, seeded (peeled or unpeeled)
• 1 cup pitted Kalamata olives, drained
• 1/2 cup red onion, diced
• 3 oz good quality feta cheese, crumbled
• 1/4 cup Greek Salad Dressing (recipe follows)
• Coarse ground black pepper
• Oregano

For the Greek Salad Dressing

• 1 tsp. chili stone ground mustard
• 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp. fine sea salt
• 1/2 tsp. freshly ground pepper
• 1/4 tsp. dried basil

Cook's Note: This is a vinaigrette. For a creamy dressing, puree all ingredients but the oil in a blender or food processor. Then, while the blender is running, carefully add the oil. Mix until creamy. Fresh herbs are best, but I didn't have any, so I used dried.

Directions

• Wisk Salad Dressing Ingregients Together
• Cook pasta according to package directions.
• Drain in a colander, rinse with cold water, and drain again.
• Transfer to a large bowl.
• Add tomatoes, cucumber, olives, onions, and feta cheese.
• Toss together.
• Drizzle dressing over pasta; toss to coat.
• Sprinkle black pepper and oregano.
• Cover and chill in refrigerator for 2 hours to 24 hours.