mohave county: The Day After
- 07/05/26 10:32 AM
The “rockets’ red glare” have vanished. No longer are there “bombs bursting in air.”
Yet, “dawn’s early light” returned giving proof “our Flag was still there.” With 13 strips and 50 stars, old Glory still flies over the “ramparts we watched.”
Yes, our “star-spangled banner yet wave, O’er the land of the free and the home of the brave" is always present.
Celebrating 250 years young is beyond worthwhile and we shouldn’t stop at 250. Each day as I leave our home, I see this monument that was given to us by the blood, sweat, tears and money of not only by our founding … (9 comments)
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mohave county: For Sale 23.68 Acres Unobstructed Views of the Black Mountains
- 06/26/26 02:05 PM
Discover one of the best large-acreage opportunities in western Golden Valley AZ. With power at the property line, this 23.68 acre vacant land parcel is located on paved Egar Road. With BLM land directly to the west across the street, provides unobstructed views of the Black Mountains. To the east are the views of the Hualapai and Cerbat Mountains.
Another BIG plus is this parcel is already zoned for 10 acres and can be easily split into two 10+ arcre parcels. Also, there is a water allocation for this 23.68 parcel.
GOOD NEWS is the parcel is not in a flood zone. As … (4 comments)
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mohave county: Signs in the Ground and Boots on the Ground Earn Trust
- 06/16/26 02:17 PM
Today, I meet a potential out of state vacant land buyer at a relatively inexpensive piece of dirt aka vacant land parcel. This vacant land parcel is 2 acres and is listed for just under $10,000.
Yes, I was wearing my cowboy boots, jeans and a wide brim hat as the temperature was 103 degrees. For my own personal safety, my husband rode “shoot gun” as I did not know this gentleman.
What was interesting to learn from this potential vacant land buyer is when he stated:
“I’ve been driving around this area a lot and yours were the only signs I saw.”
Boy, internally … (8 comments)
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mohave county: Sellers Using AI May Create Issues
- 06/11/26 04:35 PM
Artificial Intelligence, AI, is so prevalent that sellers are now using this tool to value and validate their residential or vacant land properties. This past week I have been working with a seller who happens to believe AI is an exceptional research tool. Fortunately being old school, I have been able to educate him specifically that AI does not always compare apples to apples.
One of the very critical issues is AI fails to look at any expired listings. In this case there was a a vacant land expired listing for more acreage and that vacant land listing sat on the market … (12 comments)
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mohave county: You’ve Got A Friend Here on Active Rain
- 06/08/26 07:36 AM
As we begin a new week and with the current year almost half over, let us remember “you’ve got a friend.” Now that friend will “come runnin’ to see you again." Whether it is “winter, spring, summer or fall, All you have to do is call” and your friend will be there.
Here in Active Rain, you have many friends who may be “knockin’ at your door” via phone calls, emails to even a handwritten card. And “now, ain’t it good to know that you’ve got a friend, when people can be so cold?”
Those cold people can be demanding real estate clients, … (9 comments)
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mohave county: Give Me Land, Lots of Land Under Starry Skies Above
- 05/05/26 11:02 AM
Possibly some have heard this song of Give Me Land, Lots of Land Under Starry Skies Above, Don’t Fence Me In? For vacant land buyers, would an off grid 52.17 acre parcel qualify for lots of land? And zoning allows a mini-ranch, a residential either site built or manufactured home to RV along with being off grid should meet the criterion of “Don’t fence me In.”
This expansive parcel on West Mesa Verde Drive in Golden Valley, AZ has easy access to Hwy 93 that will be the future I-11 corridor connecting Phoenix, AZ to Las Vegas, NV. Travel to Las Vegas … (7 comments)
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mohave county: On The Road Again Checking Out Vacant Land
- 04/17/26 01:07 PM
On a regular basis I receive requests to list vacant land here in Golden Valley AZ and the west side of Mohave County including Chloride, Dolan Springs, North Kingman (Stockton Hill Rd), White Hills and Yucca. Given many of these requests are from investors or family members who have inherited the property, I do not commit to listing the vacant land until I can physically travel to the property.
What this means is I print out the map including the right of way, identify the nearby parcel owners, employ the app onXHunt and attempt to determine the best physical access. And as … (5 comments)
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mohave county: The Communities of Mohave County – Peach Springs Rt 66 Celebration
- 04/12/26 07:41 AM
With 2026 being the 100th celebration of Route 66, many communities have scheduled special events honoring the Route 66 Centennial celebration. On April 12, 2026, the Hualapai Tribe in the community of Peach Springs had their celebration.
I took the day off and invited two friends Kathy M. and Kathy P. to join me. This community of Peach Springs, AZ is located about 60 miles to the east from Kingman, AZ. Kathy P. had never been to Peach Springs and for her the trip was extra special.
This event was extremely well run and received. There was a designated parking area about 3 … (7 comments)
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mohave county: Sometimes All You Have Is Steak
- 04/09/26 11:56 AM
As much as we would like to sell the sizzle, some properties only provide steak. Examples might include vacant land, off grid parcels or properties that need a little to a lot of work.
Writing up public remarks for vacant land to sell the sizzle continues to challenge me. How many times can one write panoramic mountain views?
When vacant land has property improvements such as wells, power, easy road access, makes the sizzle a little easier.
Yes, we may do our best to sell the sizzle but at the end of the day, still we just end up with steak.
P.S. Please consider checking … (12 comments)
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mohave county: A New Listing and Appreciating a Dirt Road in Mohave County
- 04/08/26 02:04 PM
For those vacant land buyers who want to be off grid, with privacy, plenty of elbow room, a higher elevation (nearly 4,000 ft) and rolling hills, this new listing of vacant land for $59,700, located on Outlaw Canyon Road in the Cedar Hills subdivision is definitely worth a visit. With over 40 acres of land, one can see rolling hills, mountains as well as I40 way in the distance. Zoned agricultural means cattle and horse friendly.
What is interesting about this parcel in Cedar Hills is one can ride by an old recreated western town. Cedar Hills is a vast area located … (5 comments)
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mohave county: Yes I Am Forever in Blue Jeans and Cowboy Boots!
- 03/28/26 01:01 PM
Driving back from an early breakfast meeting with a customer (I may now next week when I meet him at the property if I have earned him as a client), Neil Diamond’s song “Forever in Blue Jeans” came on the radio. I looked down at my blue jeans and realized how much happier I am today wearing blue jeans and my cowboy boots instead of professional tailored suits with high heeled shoes.
Then I listened to the rest of the lyrics and my husband is also in blue jeans or denim overalls and wears cowboy boots. He, too is happy, because he … (9 comments)
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mohave county: Traveling Back In Time
- 03/26/26 08:19 AM
Traveling the many dirt roads here in Mohave County, Golden Valley, AZ I came across this huge rock formation where there was an area like an open cave. I stopped my truck along the side of the road and my thoughts started traveling back in time.
Did this rock formation shelter some of North America’s early inhabitants? Were these early inhabitants walking from the North to the South and staying in this area or traveling further south? What filled the interior such as pelts or furs for sleeping, wood for burning, clay pots for cooking? Where did they find water? What … (7 comments)
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mohave county: Vacant Land Buyers: What Do You Really Want?
- 03/06/26 08:55 AM
After 9 years of selling vacant land, dirt, here in Golden Valley, AZ and Mohave County, I continually receive these types of vacant land requests:
I am looking for vacant land in Golden Valley (or other towns and cities in Mohave County). I will be in town in the next 2 days, so please send me some listings.
Given Mohave County is the fifth largest land mass county in the continental United States, without narrowing what the vacant land buyers really want makes for a lot of wasted time and frustration.
Currently, here (March 6, 2026) in Mohave County is a sampling of 2 … (5 comments)
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mohave county: Vacant Land Buyers Please Understand Not All Vacant Land Is Equal
- 02/24/26 03:31 PM
In searching and buying vacant land, dirt, there are many variations (some are large and some are small) that these buyers are often unaware. Here are 10 potential variations here in NW AZ.
Variation One
Parcel Configuration – From 1 acre to 100+ acres, parcels can be a very long and narrow rectangle to squarish to triangular to irregular such as a flag property. The MLS description may not indicate the parcel configuration
Variation Two
Topography – The desert is not as flat as some think, but is far more undulating. Vacant land parcels can have ravines, to large mounds to large hills to being … (5 comments)
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mohave county: Vacant Land Buyers Relying on AI, Family or Friends Can Be Tricky
- 02/23/26 07:48 AM
Listing and selling vacant land, dirt, for the last nearly nine (9) years, I realize many vacant land buyers are clueless when it comes to buying “dirt.” This lack of knowledge can be tricky (even dangerous) and why relying on AI, Family or Friends cannot necessarily be the best purchasing strategy.
In many states when it comes to real estate, this phrase “due diligence” continues to appear. Vacant land Listing Agents will state something similar to this:
Buyer(s) to verify flood zone, lot lines, zoning and cost to connect utilities or any other information pertinent to the buyer.
If a buyer, especially an … (3 comments)
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mohave county: Caution County Maps May Not Tell the Entire Story
- 02/01/26 09:27 AM
Often here in Mohave County, rural land specialists will publish a county map (featured photo) as the main photo in the local MLS. This is permitted as some areas in Mohave County may be landlocked.
However, often real estate agents will just use the Mohave County Map (see above) as the primary photo because they have not personally traveled to the property. This map photo usually does not show right of way, zoning or flood zones.
Here is one recent example of a vacant land, off grid parcel, I listed here in Golden Valley AZ and now is under contract. In this County … (4 comments)
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mohave county: Not All Rural Land Specialists Are the Same
- 01/23/26 07:41 AM
Once again, I was reminded that I am not like many rural land specialists especially when it comes to working with sellers who are considering selling their vacant land parcels. Here is what makes me as well as other agents at Dirt Road Real Estate different.
Difference #1
After having a conversation with a vacant land seller and before I agree to list the real estate property, I undertake these actions:
Download all information from the Assessor’s to confirm ownership, taxes, and maps that show location, dimensions, flood zone, right of way and zoning Print out map and physically drive to the property … (11 comments)
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mohave county: Walking the High Desert Dirt Requires Vigilance
- 01/22/26 06:31 AM
Often rural land buyers walk for sale vacant land without real estate agents. These individuals see for sale signs out in the middle of nowhere or close to the middle of nowhere and decide to leave their vehicles to walk some of the “dirt.” Unfortunately, walking the high desert dirt requires vigilance.
For example, out here in NW AZ, Mohave County, Golden Valley, AZ there are numerous holes in the ground. These are homes to ground squirrels that look more like chipmunks from my perspective.
Often there are numerous holes within a short distance. These holes soften the surrounding dirt and one can … (9 comments)
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mohave county: Wordless Wednesday Sunrise Over the Hualapais
- 01/21/26 07:23 AM
As I am an early riser, usually between 4:30am and 5:00am, I have the good fortune to appreciate the early morning sunrises over the Hualapais Mountains here in Golden Valley, AZ. The brilliant colors and clouds are ever changing. My thoughts always return to the Creator and his artistic hand.
What I truly appreciate is the first glimpses of the sunrise peaking over the tops of the Hualapai Mountains. The highest peak within this mountain range is 8,417 feet.
Driving up toward the Hualapai Mountain Lodge, one is able to view a variety of trees including Ponderosa Pine, aspen and oak as well … (4 comments)
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mohave county: Being a Rural Land Specialist I Have Unique Tools of the Trade
- 01/20/26 06:42 AM
Living and working here in the high desert of Mohave County, Golden Valley, AZ as a rural land specialist, I have my own unique tools of the trade for especially placing real estate signs on rural vacant land parcels.
During my first several years in listing vacant land properties, my go to tool was a mallet for pounding in the signs. I must admit this was difficult work given the ground here in NW AZ is close to concrete. Between the hardness of the dirt, the rocks, pounding in signs, often I was physically exhausted.
Then I saw on Facebook, a real estate … (6 comments)
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The “rockets’ red glare” have vanished. No longer are there “bombs bursting in air.”
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