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#130 - Sedona AZ’s Proximity to Jerome

A part of Sedona that all of the residents here love is the scenery. Sedona is a place that draws people in by the unique characteristics such as Red Rocks, Oak Creek and the various vortexes. One thing that we really love about living in Sedona is our town’s uniqueness compared to the surrounding towns. If we want a change of scenery for a special occasion, it doesn’t take long to get out of town and find the perfect spot...

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#125 - Sedona Trolley

Another reason we love living in Sedona – the Sedona Trolley! The Sedona Trolley brings a small-town feeling to the Sedona community. It is a friendly service that takes the residents and the tourists around town on different tours to see Sedona and the famous red rock views first hand...

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Buyers

Black Friday Home Edition

Many new Sedona residents have a wish list that is longer than our Real Estate Purchase Contract (a little Realtor humor for you!). Our advice is to take that all-inclusive wish list and prioritize it. We would list items in importance to your everyday living, continuing on to those items that are used more seldom.

Next, we recommend setting your budget, followed by doing your homework! As Sedona Realtor’s who represent buyers, we spend a lot of our time researching homes, inspecting their integrity & obtaining quotes for improvements (due diligence), not saying that we are research experts, but we have a lot of practice! As a new homeowner on a budget, you’ll focus your research on Black Friday deals.

In the past, we’ve had clients benefit the most from the Home Depot specials on appliances & washer/dryers combined with their credit card deal of 0% financing. Obviously this was a past deal, so be sure to do your research on which deals are currently active.

One resource we love is BlackFriday.com. This website collects and organizes all of the Black Friday ads from a variety of stores. Now you can update your wish list with accurate pricing to better ensure an impeccable game plan.

May the force be with you as you conquer Black Friday 2016. One last piece of advice? Cyber Monday (or cyber week, really) is your best friend!! Most of these deals can be purchased while in your pajamas without leaving the couch!

For those of you who are in the process of purchasing Sedona Real Estate, we’re here to help! Contact us at any point in your process.

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

Sellers

Embrace Autumn & Be Proactive

Autumn, how we love you! Although Sedona is still having weather in the 70s, we are loving the early signs of Autumn. Leaves are beginning to turn color and fall, the mornings are brisk and some of us (Kaitlynn) may already be listening to the "Holly" radio channel!

Our tip this month for those of you selling your Sedona Home is to embrace Autumn & be proactive! Below are some practical ways to stay likeable during the Holidays.

1. Light those candles and plug in the wallflowers! Because of many years of showing property, we know that smelly properties stick in buyers head. Do yourself a favor and don't be the stinky house…be the house that "smelled like home". Utilize Bath & Body Works sales and get yourself some wallflowers and/or candles. We recommend any Autumn smells such as cinnamon, cranberry, baked goods, falling leaves, etc.
2. Be a Curb Appeal Aficionado! As your landscaping begins to prepare for winter, stay on top of it. Cut back your dying flowers and get rid of those leaves. Spending time on a regular basis to quickly stay on top of this will be super beneficial to your curb appeal!
3. Don't over-decorate! We're not going to tell you to skip the decorations this year, however we do recommend toning it back a bit. A few decorations allow buyers to picture themselves in the home without distracting from the home's features.
4. Be flexible Fight the urge to decline showings that are inconvenient. Remember, it may just be the one buyer that falls in love with your home. As the holidays approach, we find that Sedona Sellers become comfortable in staying home and declining showings. Don't let this be you! Our suggestion is to spend quality time with your loved ones during these showings, i.e. take a walk & enjoy that brisk Autumn air!

Remember, we are always on your side. Our job is to sell your property for the most profit, in the least amount of time. If you have any concerns as we approach Autumn and Winter, please don’t hesitate to call us so we can strategize together!

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

Foothills South

Foothills South is a gated community full of luxury homes and custom building lots with outstanding Red Rock Views. Directly across from the Sedona Campus of the Verde Valley Medical Center and close proximity to Sedona Red Rock High School, Foothills South Subdivision is perfectly located in West Sedona.

For more information about Foothills South Properties for sale or Subdivision Details please don’t hesitate to Contact Us at 928.821.3508 or 928.282.4166 ext 253.

Foothills South

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Ingredients

• 4 - 5 (6 - 7 oz) bone-in, skin on chicken thighs
• 4 Tbsp olive oil, divided
• 1 1/2 Tbsp red wine vinegar
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 Tbsp each minced fresh thyme, sage and rosemary, plus more for serving
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1 large sweet potato (peeled if desired), chopped into 3/4-inch cubes
• 1 lb Brussels sprouts, sliced into halves
• 2 fuji apples, cored and sliced into half moons about 3/4-inch thick
• 2 shallot bulbs, peeled and sliced about 1/4-inch thick
• 4 slices hickory smoked bacon, chopped into 1-inch pieces

Directions

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Pour 2 Tbsp olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic and herbs into a gallon size resealable bag, add chicken, season with salt and pepper then seal bag and massage mixture over chicken while working to evenly distribute herbs. Set aside and let rest while chopping veggies.
• Place sweet potato, Brussels sprouts, apples and shallot on a large rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with remaining 2 Tbsp olive oil then toss to evenly coat and season with salt and pepper to taste. Spread into an even layer then set chicken over veggie/fruit mixture. Sprinkle bacon (separate any pieces that stick together) evenly over veggie/fruit mixture. Roast in preheated oven until chicken and veggies are golden brown, about 30 minutes (chicken should register 165 in center). Broil during last few minutes for a more golden skin on chicken if desired. Sprinkle with more herbs and serve immediately.

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