lake havasu: What New Home Buyers Need to Ask the Seller - 06/03/10 02:56 PM
When you're buying a new home, you can get so wrapped up in the excitement of it all that you can forget to ask many important questions for many need-to-know answers. It would be easy if you were just handed the keys along with a list of answers to those important questions. It would help make the transition simpler. However, it doesn't always work out so conveniently. Therefore, I've got a list some helpful questions new home buyers should ask the seller.
Before you move in, ask the seller the following questions:
* Are any of the appliances still under warranty? … (1 comments)
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lake havasu: A Bowling Job Fair in Lake Havasu City - 02/11/10 07:18 PM
There was a job fair in Lake Havasu City recently at Havasu Lanes, which over 200 Lake Havasu City residents turned up for. The day kicked off a 12 week job fair program for Havasu Lanes and Kingman's Cerbat Lanes, which turned out over 600 people.
The job fairs will allow local unemployed or struggling residents to have a good time and bowl for free for three hours while they submit their resumes to businesses in the surrounding location. Several people who showed up for the job fairs had the same story: many are retired, but, with the cost of living, … (0 comments)
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lake havasu: Lake Havasu City Celebrates 10th Annual Spring Frenzy - 01/14/10 02:29 PM
During the first week of February, some of the world's top water instructors will be in Lake Havasu City to help celebrate the city's 10th annual Spring Frenzy. This is promising to be the city's largest Spring Frenzy ever, with instructors coming from as far as Japan and Korea.
Instructors from Japan's Aqua Dynamic Institute and the Korean Aquatics Exercise Association will be in Lake Havasu City providing instruction to all guests who attend the event. Presenters will be offering instruction on master swimming, water exercise, Japanese folk swing performance and Japanese choreography swim.
Other instruction that will be offered at … (0 comments)
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lake havasu: A New Year’s Eve First for Lake Havasu City - 12/31/09 12:42 PM
Okay party goers, get your party hats on, your noisemakers out and maybe even the aspirin bottle ready because Lake Havasu City is having its first ever public New Year's Eve party. On Main Street, there will be at least 1,000 kisses exchanged during the city's first "Uptown Countdown."
The buzz all around town is huge. There have been over 1,000 tickets sold to the event already. Instead of the traditional ball being dropped, like most cities, Lake Havasu City will be lowering an olive into a 15-foot lighted martini glass. The glass itself will be suspended over 15 feet in … (0 comments)
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lake havasu: A Lake Havasu City Christmas - 12/24/09 11:10 AM
As Christmas nears, you can feel it all around you in Lake Havasu City, Arizona. Everyone is getting into the spirit of the holiday season all around town. Even the children of Lake Havasu City are sharing their holiday spirit.
The kindergarteners from Guiding Light Christian and Education Center sang with other fellow students to the residents of Prestige Care LLC senior living community on Smoketree Avenue on Monday.
They will have another performance at 7:00pm today, Christmas Eve, at Lake Havasu City High School. So, bring your family and friends and come enjoy the holiday fun.
As you're out and … (0 comments)
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lake havasu: Lake Havasu’s Tree Lighting Ceremony Back On - 12/10/09 11:57 AM
When the tree lighting ceremony in Lake Havasu City was canceled to help balance the budget, many Lake Havasu residents were very disappointed. There just isn't the holiday spirit around town without the annual tree lighting ceremony.
After an article was published last month announcing the cancellation, citizens began to swamp city officials with phone calls in protest. City officials had no other choice but to find a way to fit the ceremony back into its budget and back into Lake Havasu's place in history.
Now, with volunteers tending to all the last minute details, Lake Havasu City's 29th Annual Tree … (0 comments)
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lake havasu: Finding the Perfect Retirement Community in Lake Havasu City - 11/12/09 10:37 AM
Finding the perfect retirement community in Lake Havasu City can be as simple as 1, 2, 3. Since Arizona is so popular for its pleasant climate, vast public land and recreational opportunities, it's just plain easy to find the perfect retirement community for any senior.
Arizona is a crossroad of heritage and culture where several diverse traditions have met and combined into the unique state that has defined Arizona today, which has helped make Lake Havasu City a popular place to retire.
Best known for the London Bridge, Lake Havasu is also known for its abundance of recreational opportunities and perfectly … (1 comments)
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lake havasu: Lake Havasu City’s Fall Fun Fair - 10/15/09 02:10 PM
Children all around Lake Havasu City, Arizona are ready for and excited about the Fall Fun Fair that is scheduled for this Saturday, October 17th. The youth of the city's residents and visitors will all be enjoying over 80 different games and various other activities at this year's annual event.
The Fall Fun Fair has been organized by the Lake Havasu City Parks & Recreation Department and will be held at Rotary Community Park from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The first 2,000 children who come to the event with a parent will receive a bag of treats. Each bag has … (0 comments)
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lake havasu: Free Money from the Government - 09/17/09 12:16 PM
When was the last time you got free money from the government? Well, time is running out on the $8,000 federal tax credit. The deadline is November 30, which is only five weeks away.
The federal tax credit is for first time buyers only as part of the economic stimulus package. When buying a home under this credit, you will receive a credit for $8,000 or 10% of the home's value, whichever is less.
Facts about the federal tax credit:
* Purchase Date: The property must be purchased between January 1, 2009 and November 30, 2009. Buyers must be a "first … (0 comments)
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lake havasu: Lake Havasu Housing Stats for July 2009 - 08/26/09 02:20 PM
According to the latest Lake Havasu City Stats report from the Lake Havasu Association of REALTOR®, home sales were up again in July 2009 compared to the same time last year. This continues the upward trend that began late last year. Residential home sales in Lake Havasu City were up 42.8% (140 units in July 2009 vs 98 units in July 2008), vacant land sales were up 33.3% (12 units sold in July 2009 vs 9 units in July 2008) and multi-family homes were up 150% (5 units sold in July 2009 vs 2 in July 2008). The average sell price for a … (1 comments)
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lake havasu: A Lake Havasu Christmas in August - 07/30/09 01:01 PM
For kids, the most wonderful time of the year is Christmas. For parents, Christmas comes in August, when children head back to school. For parents of Lake Havasu City schoolchildren, the most wonderful time of the year begins on Monday, August 3rd.
Recently, the Arizona Dept of Education released their ratings for schools in the state and Lake Havasu students received high marks. Specifically, Daytona and the former Havasuonline rated a Performing Plus, Havasupai and Lake Havasu High rated a Highly Performing and Smoketree, Thunderbolt, Starline, Nautilus, Oro Grande and Jamaica all rated as excelling. This is fabulous news, since all … (0 comments)
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lake havasu: It’s Time to Retire - Where Will You Do It? - 06/25/09 12:59 PM
Realtor® Cheryl Westwood ~ Lake Havasu City Real Estate
The time has finally come to retire and start enjoying a free life. One where you can go where you want and do what you want, any time of the day like you were a kid again. But where will you choose to spend your retired days?
Many retirees choose warm sunny places to pick up and relocate to. Therefore, I would like to take a moment to share Lake Havasu City for the 55+ set with anyone that's getting ready to retire or that has already retired.
There are two types … (0 comments)
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lake havasu: Mardi Gras in Havasu - 02/26/09 10:58 AM
Residents of and visitors to Lake Havasu City have been enjoying Mardi Gras week, which began on Monday, February 23rd and continues through Sunday, March 1st. Havasu Mardi Gras is a carnival celebration that is completely FREE to the public. Festivities to be enjoyed during Mardi Gras week include:
Main Street Carnival Parade - Fat Tuesday, February 24
Boat Parade Under the Bridge - Saturday, February 28
Fireman Chili Cook-Off - Thursday, February 26
Mardis Gras Food Court - Every day
Vender Alley - Every day
London Bridge Beer Garden - Every day
For those adventurous types, Saturday brings an Off-Road Poker … (0 comments)
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lake havasu: Lake Havasu Home Sales Update - 02/19/09 04:41 PM
For the 5th month in a row, sales of single-family homes in Lake Havasu City have increased from the same time period last year. According to the Lake Havasu City Association of Reators®, there was a 25% increase in homes sold in January 2009 from homes sold in January 2008 (87 vs 65). Vacant land and multi-family units remained pretty close. Prices have decreased approximately 30% since January 2008 as well. Partnered with lower interest rates, these lower prices have allowed more people to purchase a Lake Havasu City home. Foreclosures make up approximately 20% of the Lake Havasu City market. … (0 comments)
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lake havasu: Valentines Fun in Lake Havasu - 02/12/09 11:14 AM
Yep, that's right! Valentine's Day is this Saturday...only two days away. But, never fear. There is plenty to do throughout the entire weekend in Lake Havasu City.
The Western Pyrotechnics Annual Winter Blast began yesterday, February 11th, and continues on until Sunday, February 15th, at SARA Park. This family fun is open to the public, but there is a parking fee of $5 per car required. Lake Havasu City Visitor's Bureau will be holding a public pyrotechnic display on Friday and Saturday evenings at 8pm. For more info, please call 928-453-3444.
Lake Havasu hosts the Rockabilly Reunion this Friday through Sunday. On … (0 comments)
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lake havasu: Lake Havasu's Winterfest Festivities - 02/05/09 03:39 PM
February 7th and 8th marks the 24th annual Winterfest Festival sponsored by the Havasu Chamber of Commerce along Main Street/McCulloch Boulevard, between Acoma and Smoketree. Along with the hundreds of vendors, food for sale, live entertainment and youth talent contest, you have the opportunity to win a grand prize of $2500 cash during the festival's "WinterCash at Winterfest" contest. There will also be $500 and $250 runner-up prizes offered up. Tickets for the WinterCash contest can be purchased at the Chamber of Commerce before Winterfest and at the Chamber of Commerce's Winterfest booth (on the corner of McCulloch and Scott Drive) during the festivities. … (2 comments)
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lake havasu: I Got Spurs That Jingle Jangle Jingle - 01/22/09 11:38 AM
Saddle up to Lake Havasu City this weekend for the National Senior Pro Rodeo held at SARA Park on January 23-25 starting at 1pm each day. Events include bareback riding, bull riding, saddle bronc, calf roping, steer wrestling, Ladies barrel race, team roping, Ladies breakaway roping and ribbon roping. For more information, please contact Joe Archie at 928-486-1061.
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Who is Cheryl Westwood?
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lake havasu: Homes Are Selling in Lake Havasu - 01/15/09 10:09 AM
It's easy to get mired in the gloom and doom of the economical news lately, but the fact is that homes are continuing to sell in Lake Havasu City. Per sales numbers released by Lake Havasu's Association of Realtors, December 2008 sales were up by 40% from December 2007. This is the fourth month in a row that Lake Havasu real estate saw double digit increases from the same time period last year. Due to the high inventory of foreclosed properties, the average sales price dropped 28% (from $285,852 in December 2007 to $205,704 in December 2008). This brings the total … (0 comments)
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lake havasu: Taking Inventory of 2008 - 12/31/08 11:09 AM
Tomorrow is a brand new year...a blank sheet of paper full of endless possibilities. Looking back over 2008, I have to say it's been one heck of a year! The economy hit on hard times, unemployment hit highs that hadn't been seen in decades, Wall Street came crashing down and "bailout" seems to be the word of the day for many corporations and CEOs. But, there were highlights, too. It was an electrifying election year. Sarah Palin spoofed on SNL by Tina Fey. The great senses of humor that both John McCain and Sarah Palin showed. And, for the first time … (0 comments)
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lake havasu: Lake Havasu's Housing Stats for November 2008 - 12/24/08 09:17 AM
Thanks to lower mortgage rates and sales prices, Havasu's single-family home sales showed a 20% increase in November from the same time last year. The average sell price is down from $275,558 in November 2007 to $187,354 in November 2008. Year-to-date sales figures are down only slightly from the same period last year (3%). This marks the fourth month in a row that sales figures have increased from the same time period as last year. As lenders begin loosening the stranglehold they had over lending standards and mortgage rates continue to decline, it is a great time to purchase Lake Havasu real estate. Just … (0 comments)
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