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lake havasu city real estate: Famous Lighthouses from Near and Far in Lake Havasu City - 08/03/10 05:30 PM
When you're looking for an activity for the whole family, you will find that you can visit famous lighthouses from near and far in Lake Havasu City, Arizona. And, it won't take you long to discover that there are more lighthouses in Lake Havasu than any other city in America. Visiting all these fully functional light houses will keep you busy for days.
There are more than 15 lighthouses that sit along the shores of the lake that were built to the specifications of the most famous lighthouses along the East and West Coasts. The city is even planning for several … (3 comments)
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lake havasu city real estate: BUYERS: How to Choose the Right Home for You - 06/29/10 07:24 PM
You're looking to purchase a new Lake Havasu City home. You hire a fantastic Realtor® who really listens to what you are looking for and finds you a great home. In fact, they are so good that they have actually found you two that you fall head over heels for. So, how do you choose which home will be the right home for you? Consider the following:
Weigh the pros and cons of each home carefully. Things to consider for each choice include the price, location, school system, possible repairs needed, square footage of home, how each floor plan fits in … (0 comments)
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lake havasu city real estate: Simple Décor Switches to Help Lighten Your Lake Havasu City Summer - 06/15/10 09:01 PM
With the temps heating our summer on up in Lake Havasu, many people are getting into the spirit of warm weather. Therefore, I've got some simple décor switches that will help lighten your Lake Havasu City summer right up.
Replacing dark accessories with bright, light accessories is a quick and simple way to lighten anyone's mood. You can switch out your heavy winter drapes or curtains for sheers. If you're a hunter with "nature" wall hangings, you can replace them with something botanically themed. These are cost effective and effortless ways to welcome the beautiful summer sunlight and nature into your … (0 comments)
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lake havasu city real estate: An Upswing of Pending Home Sales - 05/18/10 05:36 PM
Pending home sales have increased again in March, confirming that an upswing of home sales is unfolding for the spring home buying season. The Pending Home Sales Index forward-looking indicator based on contracts signed in March rose 5.3% to 102.9%, which is 21.1% above March 2009, when it was 85.0%. This also follows an 8.3% increase in February. However, the data reflects contracts and not closings, which usually have a delay of one to two months.
Many believe that favorable and affordable conditions have been working with the tax credit, which has helped stabilize the market. Although now, many experts believe … (0 comments)
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lake havasu city real estate: The Importance of a Professional Home Inspection - 05/04/10 03:30 PM
When buying a home for the first time, many first-time buyers don't know just how important a professional home inspection can be. It can actually be a vital tool in negotiating your offer price. In many cases, resale homes have at least one defect of some type averaging $500 in repair costs. A home inspection by a qualified home inspector is a perfect tool to help encourage home sellers to make these costly repairs. Or you can make the needed adjustments in your offering price as a direct result from the inspection report.
Here are some tips that will help you … (2 comments)
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lake havasu city real estate: Fixer-Upper Financing for Your Lake Havasu City Home - 04/06/10 03:24 PM
Buying a fixer-upper without financing can be a scary thing in today's real estate market where short sales and foreclosures are plentiful. But there is a program to help you with your fixer-upper financing.
The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) loan program has been around since 1978, but not many borrowers took advantage of the FHA's 203k program in 2009. As a matter of fact, not many lending or real estate professionals are aware of the program.
Through the FHA's 203k renovation financing loan program, borrowers can fold in $100,000 worth of repairs and improvements into $300,000 and $400,000 mortgages. Using the … (0 comments)
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lake havasu city real estate: Some of Lake Havasu City’s Popular Kitchen and Bathroom Upgrades - 03/16/10 02:13 PM
While some people are playing the trade-up game, others have decided to stay put and do some upgrading to their home instead. And, in Lake Havasu City real estate, there are some popular kitchen and bathroom upgrades I'd like to share with those who are staying in their current home.
Popular Kitchen Upgrades:
* A recycling center - A place designated for cans, papers, glass, etc. This can be in the form of a nook or even a cabinet.
* Renewable floors - For those who are environmentally conscious, there are renewable resources for flooring such as flooring made from bamboo … (0 comments)
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lake havasu city real estate: Lake Havasu City’s Windsor Beach Gets 1st Dock - 03/02/10 05:34 PM
The Arizona Game and Fish Department has approved the funding for the $600,000 dock project and the first dock is being built at Lake Havasu City's Windsor Beach Area 4. The dock project will allow boaters to drop their passengers off on the docks so they will no longer have to drive up onto the beach.
Several more docks are on the schedule to be built in the upcoming weeks at Lake Havasu State Park. The new docks, which are made of aluminum, will replace the 15-year-old docks that are currently around the park.
Although construction of many of the docks … (3 comments)
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lake havasu city real estate: Lake Havasu’s Winter Blast at SARA Park - 02/16/10 06:27 PM
This year's 21st annual Western Winter Blast was the biggest turnout ever at Lake Havasu City's SARA Park. The Thursday night crowd gave plenty of "ooh's" and "aah's" as the four-day event began.
The Western Winter Blast began in 1989 and is held each year over Presidents Day weekend. This year's four day event began on February 11 and came to an end on February 14 with a turnout of over 40,000 people on Saturday alone. And many residents of Lake Havasu City, Arizona would agree that it was the largest crowd SARA Park has ever seen.
The event was down … (0 comments)
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lake havasu city real estate: Eco-Friendly Gift Wrapping Ideas for the Holidays - 12/15/09 02:24 PM
Tis the season when homes around the world will be covered in a sea of crumpled paper and bows that have been tossed aside without another thought. That's right, wrapping paper from those much anticipated holiday gifts are largely to blame for a 25% increase in our curbside trash volume between Thanksgiving and the New Year.
So, what is the eco-minded gift giver to do when it comes to wrapping the gifts they have to give? As your Lake Havasu City real estate professional, I have found some unique ways to give a thoughtfully wrapped present while also giving back to … (3 comments)
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lake havasu city real estate: Year-End Tax Strategies for a Down Year - 12/01/09 07:02 PM
For many people, this year’s tax planning will be very different from years past and many are looking for year-end tax strategies for a down year. This past year, many taxpayers lost their jobs or had to foreclose on their homes or, in some cases, both.
Several taxpayers have taken advantage of the government stimulus programs that gave first-time homebuyers a tax credit. And all these factors will have to be taken into account when planning your taxes.
Many taxpayers are facing different situations than they’ve ever been faced with before because of tough economic times. Therefore, you need to assess … (2 comments)
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lake havasu city real estate: Utility Savings Coming to Lake Havasu City Just in Time for Winter - 11/03/09 07:20 PM
Utility savings are coming to Lake Havasu City just in time for the winter months this year. Gas bills are expected to see a 16% to 18% drop this winter because of declining natural gas prices. This is such good news for Lake Havasu City residents that I just have to share the news in my blog.
According to an article I recently came across, the new costs per therm will range from around $1 beginning in November to about 94¢ in March. UniSource has designed a formula to cushion customers from rapid natural gas price swings.
Usually, UniSource under collects … (0 comments)
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lake havasu city real estate: Fall Pizzazz for Your Bland Walls - 10/08/09 08:10 PM
Fall is a great time to put some pizzazz into your bland walls as the weather cools and the bright summer sun fades into the grayer skies of autumn weather. Therefore, I have some tips and hot trends to help homeowners redecorate their homes into a beautiful and cozy home again.
As fall sets in, those undecorated walls that were once lit up by the summer sun are now bland and crying out for color. All these do-it-yourself decorating ideas can be a hot topic at your holiday parties and make you look like a pro.
Some of the trendiest colors … (1 comments)
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lake havasu city real estate: Finding Your Dream Home in Foreclosed Property - 10/06/09 09:39 AM
Finding your dream home in foreclosed property can be very appealing to many buyers, especially to those that are trying to stretch their dollars. The biggest challenge can be trying to find a good one, since the vast majority of bank-owned properties have been damaged and need repairs.
For those who are considering the purchase of a foreclosure, it is very important to know exactly how much work is needed on the property and how much it is going to cost you. Foreclosed properties come in various states of disrepair. Some will only need minor cosmetic fixes, but some may need … (2 comments)
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lake havasu city real estate: Kitchen Remodeling Ideas for Every Home - 08/04/09 01:49 PM
If you're a homeowner that is thinking about remodeling your kitchen, I have a few ideas that are great for every home. Gone are the days of just replacing all your cabinets on the walls. Now, times have changed and it's time to spend a little more to get a kitchen that not only functions well but looks great, too!
Many of us spend a lot of time in our kitchen. We sometimes prepare and eat two to three meals a day there. Therefore, functionality is of the up-most importantance to go along with style.
Here are some ideas to keep … (2 comments)
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lake havasu city real estate: Smaller Homes Making a Comeback - 12/02/08 09:02 PM
It seems like McMansions are coming to an end as smaller homes are making a strong comeback. Many families are now finding themselves looking for smaller, more affordable homes. This could be the next big thing in home buying trends.
Smaller homes bring a new meaning to up close and personal. Many of them are less than 1,000 square feet. Most people looking to downsize are doing so because of the mortgage crisis and rising energy costs. To put it simply, small homes cost less to buy, heat and cool and maintain.
Builders that specialize in small homes have actually seen … (0 comments)
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Vicki Lind
Lake Havasu City,
AZ
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Keller Williams Realty
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Vicki Lind’s Lake Havasu City Blog will present community information, new and events for Mohave County communities of Lake Havasu City, Lakeridge Estates, Canterbury Estates, Sun Lakes Village, Desert Hills, Havasu Heights, Havasu Foothill Estates, The Refuge, Horizon Six, Mohave County and the Golf Course Communities of Nautical Estates, The Refuge and London Bridge Golf Course. You will also find periodic real estate market updates, real estate tips for buyers and sellers as well as current market conditions and real estate news on a local and national level.
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