Golden Valley, AZ is nestled between three mountain ranges. There is the Hualapai Mountains to the East, the Black Mountains to the West and the Cerbat Mountains/Cliffs to the South. With peaks , plateaus, unusual buttes to rounded ridges, these mountains make for incredible sunrises and sunsets.As Golden Valley, AZ is considered high desert, the temperatures encourage many snow birds to winter here.  Additionally, in recent years there seems to be more individuals living full time in travel trailers and recreational vehicles.Maybe that is why vacant land properties here in Golden Valley, AZ and elsewhere in Mohave County, AZ are becoming more popular.What I hear potential buyers want is to leave the busy, crowded, noisy cities for a slower, less crowded, more peaceful life if not just ... 01/12/2025

The other day I read this quote:"A picture is a poem without words."Quintus CornificiusFor many who may be somewhat older, we learned of poems in our earlier educational years. As a refresher, one definition of a poem is per Collins Dictionary:A composition in verse, usually characterized by concentrated and heightened language in which words are chosen for their sound and suggestive power as well as for their sense, and using such techniques as metre, rhyme, and alliteration.Over the years I have several favorite poems. Now taking the words of Cornificius, I remember some picture or photographs stirring my memory of  my favorite poems.My favorite poem is still by Robert Frost The Road Not Taken. The backyard of our home in Indiana bordered a forest and the family farm in NW WI had fore... 01/15/2025

Often professional real estate agents request client reviews on Zillow, Facebook, brokerage websites, and sometimes those requests are granted.  Imagine my surprise when I received this client review on Zillow by B.Lee "I recently worked with Leanne to sell a difficult piece of land with a challenging access road, and I couldn't be happier with the experience. Leanne's communication was always timely and clear. She promptly notified me of all offers and prepared counteroffers efficiently. Her advice throughout the process was invaluable. Leanne truly went the extra mile, taking excellent photos of the land and even ensuring my property, which didn't have a formal address, was listed on Zillow. She is a true professional and I highly recommend her services." My broker, Elise Harron, sent... 01/14/2025

In rural areas where there are washes, flood plains, easements, water allocations, poor road access, etc., selling vacant land is not easy.  Patience is required as well as a seller who understands these issues.Recently I sold this 2.35 acre parcel north of Highway 68 in Golden Valley, AZ. The seller is happy because he tried to sell it himself and had no offers.Working with a professional real estate agent who is also a REALTOR® the seller quickly saw more views from the local MLS twice monthly reports. I physically showed this property a couple of times.This property had two very significant hard to sell issues.First, was road access. The road was literally washed out and became a wash as you can see from the featured photo. Four wheel drive was necessary as the wash was quite sandy a... 01/12/2025