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Sedona Poll of the Month
Buy & Fix Up or Build New
In our poll for the month of May we are inquiring what would you rather do:
When helping Sedona buyers make this decision we feel it is left entirely up to the opinions of the specific buyers. Please Vote Now to see which choice is most prefered.
Results from April
Best Sedona View
We are very excited about our new website polling feature. We unveiled the Best Sedona Views Poll in April and received great feedback.
The poll is now closed with the most sought after Sedona View being Cathedral Rock. Coffee Pot Rock & Wilson Mountain tied for 2nd place. Thanks again for everyone's feedback.
If you have any suggestions for new poll topics, Send Us an Email.
You can still visit our Best Sedona Views supporting pages for more Red Rock Views & links for Sedona Property for Sale with views.
365 Reasons to Live in Sedona
Sedona AZ Cinco De Mayo Festival
Vibrant. Charming. Rich with heritage.
Sedona did what it does best this weekend with the Cinco de Mayo Festival at Tlaquepaque Arts & Craft Village! Festivities were none less than astounding. Like all things in Sedona, the Cinco de Mayo Festival 2012 was full of elegance, flavorful cuisine & outstanding entertainment and art shows.
The festivities began on Friday, May 4th, 2012 with Sedona’s monthly 1st Friday Art Walks. On Saturday morning at 11am, Tlaquepaque was taken over by Mariachi’s who walked the pebble streets of the Village while playing in Calle Independencia. Throughout the day there were various live performances with Mexican influence such as Folklorico Dancers.
Click for full article: Sedona Cinco De Mayo Festival in Tlaquepaque.
Sedona Red Rock High School Grad
When talking to most Sedona residents you will find that there are few people who have grown up among the Red Rocks of Sedona AZ. Many people move to Arizona, Sedona in particular, from various places in the U.S. and from across the world. Well not the “Sedona Kids”. Since Sedona Red Rock High School opened its doors in 1995, there has been a special bond between the children growing up in Sedona.
Living in a small town such as Sedona, there are many things to appreciate...
Click for full article: Sedona Red Rock High School Grad.
Buyer & Seller Tips of the Month
Buyers
Why Your Real Estate Agent Matters
Real Estate Buyers meet up with agents through many different channels. Some partnerships form when a buyer walks into an office and finds the first available agent. Others meet up due to a recommendation of a friend or family member. More and more relationships are forming due to the boom of online housing research on multiple real estate websites.
We want to caution buyers and encourage them to research more carefully as they choose the Sedona Real Estate Agent or team that will represent them in one of the largest investments of their lives. The following is a list of skills Buyers should consider when looking for an Agent:
- Strong Knowledge of the Area:
- Moving to an area can create a lot of uncertainty. Having an agent that knows where to go to find your answers can help minimize a lot of the stress that comes when relocating.
- Strong Knowledge of Inventory:
- Typically Buyers have limited time to view Sedona Properties prior to purchasing. Having an Agent or Team that can help match your needs/wants with the local inventory is extremely beneficial when you try to maximize your time and research.
- Strong Negotiation Skills:
- Once the property is identified, knowing how to piece a deal together is extremely valuable. Having an Agent that is able to logically present your concerns and points of view to the sellers can mean maximizing your buying power. In addition, knowing how to handle objections from the other side can keep a deal together when chances look grim.
- Good ‘ol Fashion Experience:
- The typical person buys and sells real estate sporadically throughout their life. If you speak with an experienced agent, they will tell you that it is inevitable that every real estate transaction has some surprises. Knowing how to handle the unexpected comes from years of correcting past obstacles. Use your Agent’s experience to understand if your problem is large enough to be concerned over or just another bump in the road.
Most importantly, don’t just use an agent because they have the property you like listed. Don’t just accept using the first available agent that you meet when you walk into the office. Research the area for properties and Sedona Real Estate Experts. You will be glad when you have a competent Agent sitting at your table, facilitating your next Sedona Property purchase!
For more home buying tips visit our Sedona Home Buying Guide on http://SedonaProperty.net.
Sellers
Help is on the Way for
Underwater Bank of America Customers
Unfortunately selling your home can be very difficult if you currently owe more than the current market value of the property. Letting the lender foreclose is not the only option for Bank of America (BofA) customers. A new program was announced and we look forward to learning more as the details become available.
If you are a BofA customer and think you may qualify, read over the information below. After you discuss your options with BofA representatives, give us a call and we can help you list your Sedona Property and help to facilitate your Short Sale transaction. We are excited that there is help on the horizon!
BofA Offers Up to $30,000to Short-Sale Clients
Posted 5/15/12
Bank of America today announced that it is expanding a cooperative short sale inventive pilot that has had strong success in Florida. Here is the bank's news release:
CALABASAS, Calif. – Adding to its foreclosure prevention initiatives, Bank of America has launched a nationwide program that offers delinquent mortgage customers increased assistance with relocation expenses – from $2,500 to $30,000 - at the completion of a qualifying short sale.
"Bank of America is committed to providing alternatives to foreclosure whenever possible," said Bob Hora, home transition services executive for Bank of America. "This program can help customers make a planned transition from ownership when home retention options have been exhausted or they have made a decision not to keep the home."
The short sale relocation assistance program builds on the bank’s already robust short sale initiatives, which led to 200,000 completed short sales in the last two years and another 30,000 in the first quarter of 2012. This program is based on a similar incentive offer that Bank of America tested in Florida last year.
To qualify for the enhanced relocation assistance payments under the new program, the seller must work proactively with the bank to obtain a preapproved sales price prior to submitting a purchase offer to the bank. A short sale must be initiated by the end of this year and close by September 26, 2013, to be eligible for the payment. Qualifying short sales that have already been started but have not closed may be eligible for the relocation assistance.
The amount of assistance provided under the new program will be determined on a case-by-case basis using a calculation that includes the value of the home, amount owed and other considerations.
Initially, the program will be offered on mortgages that are owned and serviced by Bank of America.
While available nationally, Bank of America anticipates greatest response to the program will come from borrowers in California, Nevada, Arizona, Florida and other states hardest hit by the economic downturn and falling property values.
Customers who believe they may be eligible for Bank of America’s short sale relocation assistance program may contact program specialists at 877.459.2852.
To help homeowners understand the short sale process and other foreclosure avoidance programs, BofA encourages them to visit the Home Transition Services website at www.bankofamerica.com/hometransition.
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For more Selling Tips, or ideas to Stage Your Home, visit the Sedona Property Selling Tips on our website.
Feature Sedona Subdivision
Back O' Beyond Video Tour
Back O' Beyond is a gated Subdivision in Sedona AZ. It has gorgeous views from nearly every home and vacant lot. Many of these lots and Sedona Homes for sale have views of Cathedral Rock or the Chapel of the Holy Cross. Located in Little Horse Park (Chapel Area of Sedona AZ) this Sedona Subdivision is luxurious throughout!
For more information about Back O' Beyond Property for sale or Subdivision Details please don’t hesitate to Contact Us at 928-821-3508 or 928-282-4166 ext 253.
Back O' Beyond Property Listings
Are you ready to move in to this neighborhood? Back O' Beyond in Little Horse Park, Sedona, AZ may be the perfect place for you to relax and enjoy the best our community has to offer! Click here to view a list of:
Featured Properties
1455 Lizard Head Place
Only once in awhile does a property like this become available. One of the first ranches built in Sedona built directly under the Lizard Head rock with sweeping red rock views right out your back door. Main house offers your own private sanctuary with saltillo tile and beautiful wood flooring. For more features & information on this Custom West Sedona Home please Email Rob & Pam - or give us a call 928.821.3508.
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140 Creek View Circle
OVERLOOKING OAK CREEK .76 Acre viewsite offering panoramic unobstructed views of Cathedral Rock and Elephant Butte! Private, Quiet area of luxury homes. Call Rob for more details - 928.821.3508 or Email Us.
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Local Lender Update
May '12 Mortgage Update
Interest rates continue to break record lows, as Concern over Greece’s economic situation has led to many Greeks pulling money from their banks. With so much economic and political unrest in the European sector, money is being drawn to US bond markets.
Record breaking interest rates are a result of the world’s appetite for US debt. US debt is seen as a safe haven for many who are unsure of the EU’s ability to solve major problems within the region.
The US mortgage market has continued to make strides to record breaking mortgage rates for fixed loan programs. Recent uplift in consumer confidence in the US housing sector has created the perfect storm for the potential rise in the demand for housing.
In Sedona we have seen house sales increase so far in 2012. Mortgages are also more favorable for many. The Obama administration has released many programs to help homeowners who may owe more than their property is worth to refinance to current market rates. These programs include HARP (Home Affordability and Retention Program) 1.0 and 2.0, and FHA streamline refinancing with lowered Mortgage Insurance premiums coming in June.
Private mortgage insurance has also come back for those who have good credit, but may not have the traditional 20% down payment. In many cases Private Mortgage Insurance can help those who need to purchase a home combined with our record low mortgage rates.
Understanding your financial situation is the first step to being able to receive a new mortgage loan. Pinnacle Capital Mortgage, your local Sedona Mortgage Banker, can help alleviate the stress of obtaining a mortgage because of the one on one approach to understanding you financing needs and goals.
If you would like more information contact me at jonathanmtg@gmail.com or (928) 282-3200.
Jonathan Burgueno
MLO 290524
Pinnacle Capital Mortgage
(928) 282-3200
Equal Housing Lender AZBKBR0116852
For more tips & tools, please visit the Lender's Section of our website.
Pam's Recipe of the Month
BBQ Beef for Your Next Picnic
With summer upon us, we often look for easy prep meals that do not require the use of the kitchen oven. Keeping the oven from overheating the home in the summer is just one benefit of this meal. This recipe is great for a picnic or just as an addition to your weekly menu.
Prep time: 15 Minutes
Cook time: 7-8 hours in slow cook CrockPot
Yield Varies on Roast Size
Recipe Ingredients
- 1 chuck roast
- 2 bottles of your favorite BBQ sauce
( I use Bill Johnson's Original BBQ) - onion
- beef seasonings
Recipe Directions
- Place chuck roast in crock pot with some onion and your favorite beef seasonings
- Cover the roast completely with water
- Cook on low all day in the crockpot (approx 7-8 hours)
- Drain the crockpot and place the roast on a serving plate
- Shred the roast with two forks
- Put meat back into crock pot and add BBQ sauce -
I use two bottles of BBQ sauce, but if you like less use one bottle - Turn heat to low long enough to warm sauce
- Serve on your favorite buns or rolls
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