158 Pinon Woods Dr. Sedona AZBig ParkInvestors Welcomed!3 Bedrooms | 1,850 Sq Ft | 2 Baths0.26 Acres. | 30-Day Minimum Rental | Single LevelPinon Woods 1-3   |   Attached 2-Car Garage   Printable Property Flyer View the Tour Split Floor PlanThis is an excellent opportunity to own in one of Sedona's most popular neighborhoods. This Southwest-style single-level home with three bedrooms and two baths in 1,850 square feet has a great split floor plan. There is a separate dining room for those sit-down dinners.Efficient Natural Gas KitchenThe kitchen is light and has an efficient flow. It includes a gas stove and an eat-in dining area. There is also a breakfast bar with substantial counter space and plenty of cabinets.Covered Patio and Backyard PrivacyThe great room has a gas fireplace, and ... 06/02/2023

Show Me A Sedona Luxury Townhouse CommunityMay 2023Cottages At CoffeepotSoldiers Pass West Sedona Arizona 86336~ ~ ~ A Unique and Uncommon Gated Community  +++Cottages At Coffeepot Market Update ~ April 2023No Active Cottages Available:Closed in 2023    Cottages at Coffeepot - Closed in 2021 thru 2022  Cottages at Coffeepot - Stats for Closed Cottages From 2021 thru 2022 SummaryIn the last couple of years, since 2020, most of the homes have sold in the low seven figures in the Cottages At Coffeepot gated community. Each of these luxury townhomes is very unique. They have custom floor plans, different lot sizes, and different views.  Many luxury townhomes have been updated to varying degrees, making the pricing per square foot vary so much.  Two townhomes were built on double lots.  Each... 05/23/2023

LilacsIt Takes More Than April Showers...I have always loved lilacs.  However, I couldn't grow them in Southern California.  By that, I mean the lilac bushes would not flower.  When I moved to Sedona, I discovered I had flowering lilac bushes the following April.  I was so excited about this.  I didn't plant these lilacs.  They were there when we moved in.  You Need A Cold Winter For Great BloomsI am not sure where I heard that lilacs need an excellent freeze to bloom. But that is not an issue in Sedona.  We do not get days below freezing, but our weather is cold enough to allow the process to set for the next season's blooms. Lilacs are very hardy.  We had a really cold winter in 2022-23.  I didn't do anything special to protect the lilac bushes.  This year was very good for a strong f... 05/16/2023

Happy Mother's Day!Besides spending time with friends and family,  my favorite pastime is gardening.  My lilac bushes are some of my favorite fragrant flowering plants.  More on that later in my May post. I want to wish all mothers a fabulous Mother's Day.  Enjoy your family today.  We are blessed to have this day in May when the weather is more pleasant than at other times of the year.  Get outside and smell the flowers.   Remembering our Mothers who have passed before us. Butterfly Bush in my courtyardI have an angel watching over me. She is my mom. Unknown~~~A Cardinal in My Backyard...The world changes from year to year and our lives from day to day, but the love and memory of you shall never pass away.Unknown~~~Oak Creek at Cress Restaurant and L' Auberge de SedonaThank you to my m... 05/14/2023

SedonaAre Traffic Circles (Roundabouts) Safer and More Efficient? Coldwell Banker Realty At The "Y" Road Construction On SR 179 In 2009When the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) decided to improve SR 179, the decision to put traffic circles or roundabouts became a very local issue. Citizens were split. There were many meetings to decide the best course of action. The decision was finalized, and twelve traffic circles were put in.  Uptown 2016  - No Barriers or Traffic CirclesUptown 2023  -  With Pedestrian Barriers Just recently, two more traffic circles were added in the Uptown area, where congestion was historically an issue. The traffic flows well since all the Uptown work was completed.   Traffic barriers were also constructed to keep pedestrians from jaywalking and cars f... 05/10/2023

What Is The Sedona Weather Like In Spring?Our First 120 Days of 2023...This shows what 6 inches of snow near the end of February 2023 looks like from my driveway…The first three months continued where the end of 2022 left off.  Sedona has had a very cold winter.  The winter (2023) brought 29.25 inches of snow through March.  There was also 14.10 inches of rain.  Needless to say, in the short term, the drought is over.  In fact, we had flooding when a warm front moved in and dropped rain which melted some of the snow in Northern AZ by Flagstaff. Tlaquepaque Bridge on SR 179 - 3/22/23 peak capacity As for the temperature ...As April 2023 came in, the weather was still pretty brisk. We were wondering if it would ever warm up. Finally, during the second week of April, the temperature starte... 05/07/2023

I read Kathy Streib's blog today, "Friday Fun."  "Today is "Pay It Forward Day". Kathy asked us to share the first thing that comes into our mind with an act of kindness that we personally experienced from someone. I encourage you to check it out if you haven't already.  As with most blogs, they can have us thinking about other things.  I remembered a couple of recent events that brought much joy to an aching heart.  I have not been touched in such a way in a very long time.  Kathy also shared with us a graphic, "Think Positive."  which led me to this. Don't Worry, Be Happy!"Don't worry, Be Happy...".  Well, I remember someone telling me that statement when things were not going well, and it always brought a smile and a change of demeanor. Many of us have had to manage operations or dep... 04/28/2023

The Sphinx and Mittens in Soldiers Pass Sedona Hiking RecommendationSoldiers Pass TrailWhen hiking in Sedona, I recommend Soldiers Pass Trail.  The trail is 4.5 miles out and back from the trailhead.  I have hiked this up to the highest point. This trail connects to various other trails if you choose to make it a longer hike.  It is moderately challenging.  The elevation rises about 450 feet but is not a steep climb.The further you go in Soldiers Pass, the higher you get and the better the view.  You can also navigate to two popular sites, Devils Kitchen and The 7 Sacred Pools.  As you continue on the hike, there is a cave that is also popular. However,  I have not been to the cave. Devil's Kitchen (sinkhole image below) with the Sphinx in the background.  This sinkhole was created back... 04/26/2023

Pine Creek 1-2 SubdivisionArea 45 - Village of Oak Creek3 Bedrooms  |  1,550 Sq Ft  |  2 Baths0.20 Acres  |  Laundry Roon  |  Single LevelDen/Family Room  |  2 Concrete Parking Pads   Download A Printable Flyer Move In Ready View the Tour Charming manufactured home in the Village of Oak Creek off Jack's Canyon is move-in ready. This well-cared-for 2003 build has three bedrooms, two full baths, a living room and den with a wood-burning fireplace, and a full laundry room. Yard Backs To A Ravine  For Privacy The rear yard has trees and backs to a ravine for privacy. There are mature trees that also add privacy to the yard. This yard is a blank canvas waiting for you to make it your own. A block retaining wall separates the building pad from the rest of the rear yard. The septic was install... 04/16/2023

Easter Sunrise In Soldiers Pass, Sedona Arizona Tristan, Enjoying The Easter SeasonEaster Eggs Are Ready To Be HiddenWe always love hiding the Easter Eggs for Tristan to find.  He enjoys the "hunt." I  wish all a fabulous Easter Sunday, no matter how much you and who you are with, please enjoy today and make memories. ~ ~ ~QuotesEaster is the only time when it's perfectly safe to put all your eggs in one basket. Evan Esar~The very first Easter taught us this: That life never ends and love never dies. Kate McGahan~Easter is meant to be a symbol of hope, renewal, and new life. Janine di Giovanni~The great gift of Easter is hope. Basil Hume~ 04/09/2023

  Sedona - McDonald's "Iconic" Teal Arches Sedona, Arizona - McDonald's is famous for its branding and marketing campaigns. From Ronald McDonald and the Hamburglar to the Big Mac and Chicken McNuggets, the brand is the most identifiable for its Golden Arches. It is also the world's most recognizable fast food chain on the globe because of those arches.Sedona Community Development HistorySedona was incorporated in 1988, and it was still in the process of determining the exterior building and signage restrictions. Then along came McDonald's (circa 1992) proposing to build a restaurant. Those who know Sedona, understand that obtrusively bright and showy buildings or signage would never pass muster with the Community Development Department. Nicholas Gioello, manager for the department, stat... 04/06/2023

First Home Buying Experience1313 Brooktree Cr.  Woodside Village West Covina CA 91792PrefaceMy story starts out of high school in the fall of 1970, when I met my future husband in college.  It was Psychology 1A.  Our professor grabbed Rick on the first day of class and grabbed him on the QT. She asked him to have an outburst while she was explaining the syllabus to the class.  He stood up and stated that what she expected out of us was outrageous and that he was going to drop this class.  He then ripped up the syllabus and stormed out.  Our professor asked us to describe what we had just witnessed.  Psych 1A was not easy, so a tutoring session was offered.  I attended and saw Rick.  Obviously, I recognized him from his performance.  So I struck up a conversation. He thought I was the tu... 04/03/2023

15 Pinon Ct. Sedona AZ 86336Visit SedonaLuxuryHome.comWith Separate Full CasitaShort Term Rental CapabilityRecent Full Kitchen RemodelRecent Addition of Spa-like Ensuite ~ Main House ~See Additional Information on Casita (Guest House) Below2 Bedrooms   |   2,549 Sq Ft   |   2 Baths   |  Office/Library0.48 Acres   |   2 Car Garage   |   Single Level Red Rock Views   |   Front Porch   | CourtyardArea 44 - Little Horse Park   |  Broken Arrow Vista  |  $3,655 Taxes/2022  |MLS #532390Print Flyer For 15 Pinon Ct. Sedona, AZ 86336 View the Tour Enjoy Southwest Style, Charm, and Character  Style and character exemplify this Sedona Southwest classic that will pique your senses as you saunter through this tree-lined enclave with fruit trees, red rock views & separate casita.   Enter the main hous... 03/20/2023

March 18, 2023Sedona's 51st Anniversary Celebration of St. Patrick's Day Parade!10:30 AM on Jordon Rd - See the link to the map below.The St. Patrick's Day Parade is coming this Saturday to celebrate the 51st Anniversary. This Parade started in 1972.  It was canceled in 2020 and 2021 due to the pandemic but it is back for 2nd year in a row.  The celebration is presented by the City of Sedona. It will start at 10:30 am from Jordon Historical Park and will head south on Jordon Road.  The parade ends at Mesquite Avenue.  This is an image of the Sedona Heritage Museum where the St. Patrick's Day Parade staging will begin.The participants include civic, social, cultural, and religious organizations, as well as dignitaries and local businesses. Of course, there will be floats, Walking/Marchin... 03/16/2023

Camp Verde, AZ - Montezuma's Castle got its name from early settlers in the area.  They thought that this was built by Montezuma (the Aztec mythical hero).  In fact, it was built by the Sinagua between 1100 to 1350 A.D. By 1425 A.D., the Sinagua were gone.  They were hunters and farmers.  Modern theory is they left because the natural resources became depleted.  Verde Valley residents normally think of Montezuma's Castle when cliff dwelling is mentioned. Throwback ThursdayI decided to go to my Stats page and sort posts by the number of views.  I was surprised to see the post below garner 11,182 views.  I decided to do some "Throwback Thursday" posts from years ago.  I chose this as my first one to feature. This particular post was written August 30, 2020. I updated the contents of the p... 03/09/2023

2035 Whippet Way, Sedona, AZ 86336UpdateAn Offer was made over the asking price by $26,000, within 48 hours.   The buyer, travels for her job.  She has a Nanny who lives with her family and this home on Whippet was the perfect home for their arrangement. There was a lot of interest in this home so the buyer wanted to make sure she dissuaded the other potential buyers. It should be noted that this home appraised for the full value of the offer.  Includes A Self-contained Guest Suite With A Separate EntranceMLS # 5321483 Bedrooms   |   1,704 Sq Ft   |   3 Baths  Red Rock Views   |   Front Courtyard Patio      Stunning Backyard Oasis  |  10 Ft Ceilings 0.10 Acres   |   2 Car Garage   |   Shared Driveway   |   Single Level  Covered Rear Patio   |  Rear Gas Fire Feature  |  $4,211 Taxes/2022... 03/04/2023

March - In Like A LION!Brutal Winter Storm in Sedona - 10-11 Inches of Snow Over 2 Days To Start March.7 inches of snow on the ruler.  This was day 2.  On March 1, we got 5 inches of wet snow starting at 5 PM. It started sticking immediately. It was amazing to see who fast it was coming down.  We have an umbrella over our BBQ because we use it all year long.  Rick had to close the umbrella because there was too much snow building up. There really wasn't much we could do for the junipers and pine trees.  The next day we saw the result of the heavy snow we got overnight.  My husband cleaned an area so he could get a measurement overnight.  There was 7 inches on March 2nd. The Japanese Maple Tree Survived!Many Trees and Bushes Crushed By Weight of SnowAn arborist is coming on Friday to see... 03/02/2023

Snowdona!The red rocks turned crimson and white with patches of pine and juniper. It is just gorgeous outside. Fortunately, we have food for the birds and protection in the junipers for them. View From My Great RoomSedona is in Northern Arizona. One of the big differences between Flagstaff and Sedona is that the roads into Sedona do not shut down. Generally, the I-40, SR-89A, and the I-17 can close from Sedona to Flagstaff shutting down all traffic.  Above - Thunder Mountain- View from my driveway... 02/26/2023

15 Pinon Ct. Sedona AZ 86336Visit SedonaLuxuryHome.comWith Separate Full Casita
Short Term Rental CapabilityRecent Full Kitchen RemodelRecent Addition of Spa-like Ensuite ~ Main House ~See Separate Information on Casita (Guest House) Below2 Bedrooms   |   2,549 Sq Ft   |   2 Baths   |  Office/Library0.48 Acres   |   2 Car Garage   |   Single Level Red Rock Views   |   Front Porch   | CourtyardArea 44 - Little Horse Park   |  Broken Arrow Vista  |  $3,655 Taxes/2022  |MLS #532390Print Flyer For 15 Pinon Ct. Sedona, AZ 86336 View the Tour Enjoy Southwest Style, Charm, and Character  Style and character exemplify this Sedona Southwest classic that will pique your senses as you saunter through this tree-lined enclave with fruit trees, red rock views & separate casita.   Enter the main house... 02/25/2023

PrefaceI just saw an episode of "Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles".  The Altmans were deciding whether to sell their home and buy an $18 million dollar home. The home they were considering was listed by "Sellebrity" Kofi Nartey.  My eyes lit up when I saw him open the door.  It brought back a week full of memories from a class he taught in Scottsdale almost 5 years ago for the Institute for Luxury Home Marketing.  This is a blog that I published after the week-long class.  It was one of the best I had ever been at. Institute for Luxury Home MarketingThe Mission"To help the real estate professional offer superior service to affluent buyers and sellers and in so doing, maximize their own success."The Institute for Luxury Home Marketing (ILHM) is the leading authority to provide training... 02/23/2023