Fort Mohave properties Rio PalmasIf you are researching Fort Mohave properties Rio Palmas, you are likely trying to understand what this residential community in Fort Mohave, AZ offers in terms of housing value, lifestyle, and long-term livability. As a local real estate professional, I help buyers and sellers get a clear, practical view of neighborhoods like this before they make a move.The market for Fort Mohave properties Rio Palmas continues to attract steady interest due to its affordability, suburban layout, and convenient access to the Colorado River region and nearby Bullhead City amenities. Buyers are often looking for a balance between cost, space, and long-term residential stability, which this community tends to provide.Overview of Rio Palmas CommunityRio Palmas is a residen... 07/10/2026

Waterfront living Holiday ShoresIf you are researching Waterfront living Holiday Shores, you are likely exploring what it is like to own property along the Colorado River in the Bullhead City Area, AZ. As a local real estate professional, I work with buyers and sellers who want a clear understanding of waterfront lifestyle, property values, and long-term ownership considerations in this unique riverfront community.The appeal of Waterfront living Holiday Shores comes from direct access to the Colorado River, scenic surroundings, and a relaxed desert-water lifestyle that is difficult to replicate elsewhere in Arizona. Buyers are often drawn to the combination of recreation, investment potential, and the ability to enjoy year-round waterfront access.Overview of Holiday Shores CommunityHoli... 07/10/2026

Funny thing about life, the more you give, the more you receive. Here on ActiveRain that giving is also known as reciprocation.How Reciprocation WorksWhen we reciprocate we are undertaking a response to a gesture, action or feeling by acting or feeling the same in return. Here on ActiveRain there are two very simple ways to engage in authentic reciprocation.“There is one word which may serve as a rule of practice for all one’s life-reciprocity.” ConfuciusAuthentic Reciprocation Action #1Someone writes on your blog post and you respond with a comment that may include but not limited to a thank you to acknowledging a specific sentence or word. Now some may employ a standard copy and paste remark and that is reciprocation, but not necessarily authentic.“A little reciprocity goes a long way... 07/06/2026

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 fathers flying but all the men and women since then. Underneath Old Glory, we still fly the Gadsden Flag with the coiled timber rattlesnake and these words “Don’t tread on me.” Today these four (4) words are as true as they w... 07/05/2026

Today, 250 years ago our country was born by adoption and the signing of the Declaration of Independence. This document was drafted by Thomas Jefferson who looked across the Atlantic Ocean to the philosophers of John Locke and Jean-Jacques Rousseau. These two philosophers influenced  what has been called the Age of Enlightenment.Those who signed this incredible document began an experiment in a human society where “we the people” would govern without a monarch while still maintaining and protecting individual liberties.Today this American experiment continues. From those initial efforts just 250 years ago, we have witnessed incredible results for such a young Republic from medicine to science to technology.Even though I was born 175 years after the drafting, adoption and signing of this... 07/04/2026

Big congratulations along with a huge sigh of relief today to my sellers on the successful closed and sold of this immaculate ranch home in Kingman’s Mountain View Estates neighborhood. The buyer’s final sale price was $385,000 With a local and independent mortgage broker handling this conventional mortgage was beyond helpful for both the buyers and sellers when a rather large and unexpected snag hit the transaction.  Thankfully, Pioneer Title, Mason-McDuffie (lender), the Solar Firm and my sellers had open communication allowing this unexpected snag to be solved though closing was delayed 4 days. These sellers contracted with me as their buying agent when this custom home was built nearly five years ago. However, their desire for more open spaces was one of the reasons the house was pu... 06/30/2026

Believe it or not the year is almost half over.  Time, even though it is a constant, does seem to fly by. Minutes suddenly turn into hours, hours into days, days into weeks, weeks into months. One looks back and may think what has happened it was just April?Reflection is a necessary and supports self-awareness.“Reflect upon your present blessings—of which every man has many—not on your past misfortunes, of which all men have some.”Charles DickensWhen we intentionally reflect, be it in our prayers to our daily thoughts, we have the opportunity to see all the blessings we have received.For me, each day with my husband is a blessing as he has survived cancer.  Then watching our granddaughter grow from a tiny infant into a preteen who has her grandfather’s wit and intelligence is another bl... 06/29/2026

Dr. Paula McDonald recently (June 27, 2026) posted a blog about What Painted Hermit Crabs Can Teach Us About Life. What she was writing mirrored Wayne Dwyer’s quote:“When you change how you look at things, the things you look at will change.”Her post reminded me of a photograph that I had recently taking when driving the 1.6 mile dirt road that faces the Black Mountains and leads to my house.  As I was driving, I noticed something different about the Black Mountains, something that caught my attention, something that I had never seen before given that I have driven this road at least hundreds of times going to and from our home. Yet I never saw what I saw that day.Maybe the reason for this change was  because the sun was hitting this area of the Black Mountains just right or possibly, I... 06/28/2026

Today , I achieved a personal milestone. YEAH for me!One of my goals here on Active Rain was to be the number one blogger in Golden Valley AZ and number two in Mohave County AZ. Today, after nearly 9 years that milestone was achieved!Of course, for some this personal milestone may have little value. However, for me there are numerous personal rewards.The first one is to my commitment to ActiveRain being a bridge across AZ and the rest of the US.  From the postings, I have made great friends, talked to a few over the phone and met a few thanks to Brian England . I also had the great pleasure of meeting Carol Williams in person. She is a gem!Additionally, I have educated many members about selling vacant land aks dirt, understanding vacant land parcels and sharing photos of dirt like the ... 06/27/2026

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 the parcel's fairly level terrain reduces "dirt work" costs adds to the value.  Better yet no HOA or even CCRs (Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions). For those seeking: A horse ranch and/or mini-livestock ranch Retirement... 06/26/2026

Funny thing how a certain prompt will get one’s mind traveling down so many different paths simultaneously.  When I read this month’s challenge sponsored by Debe Maxwell, CRS  and Lew Corcoran  prompted by Patricia Feager suggestion, I thought of the original quote by President Kennedy, then a totally unrelated song to the quote but related to the name Active Rain, a short lived TV series and my own personal values.Glen Yarbrough in 1965 sang this song “Baby the Rain Must Fall.”  In his lyrics, several lines remind me of this challenge.“Wherever my heart leads me.” Is the first one. Much of Active Rain is because members have big hearts. They share their experiences and their insights. Both often provide food for thought as well as a chuckle here or there.Old Members and newer members c... 06/25/2026

Once again I received a call from someone traveling the dirt roads here in Golden Valley who had seen my "For Sale" sign. The caller was looking for very inexpensive land around $5,000 for a couple of acres.The buyer asked the following: “With all this land, why isn’t there more for sale?”My response is there are $5,000 vacant land lots for sale but most of them do not have signs on the property. I further explained to this buyer that I place signs on all of my vacant lots as I want potential buyers like yourself to find the correct lot.Then the buyer immediately asked: “How can I find it if there are no signs?”  That is a good question.NOTE: Currently within our local MLS, there are nine (9) vacant land parcels at $5,000 or less with only one showing actual on the ground photos. The ot... 06/23/2026

Locally in Kingman, AZ, we often visit a restaurant for our weekly date night. This past Saturday we once again had dinner at what has become one of our favorite eateries. One reason is our waitress is truly a gem.During our usual conversation, I asked how everything was going. She replied “not well, as I hurt my knee laying new floor in my home.” Then she continued she was in “excruciating pain, but had to work." Being the somewhat over-protective individual, I asked if she was wearing a knee brace and had she taken anything for the pain. Her response was “No” to both questions. Then she added she didn’t have time to stop at a local drug store.My husband and I told her we would go across the street after we finished our dinner and get her a knee brace along with some pain reliever. Our... 06/22/2026

Years ago I internally balked at this phrase “Close the sale.” I immediately thought of a door closing. Since sales is 100% about relationships as people buy from people they know and trust, the thought of closing was inconsistent with building and maintaining relationships IMHO.Words power our internal thoughts.  For me, I write my goals with a verb first. As a verb earn is far more powerful than close as it encompasses my core values and focuses not on me but rather on the client.When we earn a sale, we know we have built trust. When we close a sale, there is uncertainty. How many times do we read about “pushy” sales folks in real estate? Then after the transaction is successfully concluded or "closed," those “pushy” sales folks move on to the next client or “victim?”Earning real esta... 06/22/2026

Appreciating the past is something many of us undertake as we grow older. Recently, my husband had the opportunity to return to 1917 when automobiles were far simpler without computers and exhaust emissions requirements.Our property is now graced by Lizzie a 1917 Ford Model T. This 5 seat vehicle does require a hand crank. Previous owners have updated some of the engine, not the block, to make it easier to maintain.My husband has ordered a brake kit for Lizzie as her braking system is something less than desirable.  These two words “driving defensively” are quite appropriate.As far as speed, Lizzie goes slow or fast. There is nothing in between. I did ride in her and the suspension, if you call it that, is very simple.  Lots of bumping even on a fairly smooth paved road. Back in the 191... 06/20/2026

This warning was just released as a public service announcement from the FBI. Thankfully, the Gov. of AZ finally signed a bill to help real property owners from vacant land scammers.Alert Number: I-061626-PSA | 16 June 2026Protect Your Property from Illegal Sales Through Parcel Owner ImpersonationIf you are in Mohave County, you can lock up your real estate address with the County Assessor through the Assessor's Address Protection Program at a cost o $50 and also make sure to take advantage of the Mohave County Recorder registration for when liens or other documents are filed on your real property.P.S. Please consider checking out my Facebook business page, The Grit and Gratitude Agent that will focus on the Dirt Roads in Mohave County as well local real estate, lots of dirt or vacant l... 06/18/2026

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 I thought WOW!Currently in this particular Golden Valley subdivision and within this general area, there are currently 36 active listings of vacant land parcels 2-5 acres posted on our local MLS. Of those 36 vacant land listings, 19 ... 06/16/2026

On May 29, 2026 after vetoing this bill to protect AZ property owners from squatters in 2024, the AZ Governor signed into law Senate Bill 1426 that becomes effective 90 days after the current legislative session ended on June 13, 2026. This bill directly amends Sec. 1 Section 12-1171: A person is guilty of forcible entry and detainer or of forcible detainer, as in the case may be if the Person: Makes an entry into any lands, tenements or other real property, … Makes such an entry by force Willfully and without force holds over any lands, tenements or other real property after termination of the time for which such lands…Further this amendment to the above statue provides a legal mechanism to remove the person who made a forcible entry aka property squatter as well as the right of the pr... 06/16/2026

Knowing yourself is hard work. Each of us have different life experiences that often prevent us from truly knowing ourselves. As the years age us, we have additional opportunities to understand those past and current life experiences and how they impact the knowledge we have or think we have about ourselves.“As the years go by, you get to know yourself better and learn what works for you.” Marie HelvinIn my executive consulting practice, I had the hard and raw data that people knew what they didn’t do well over 92% of the time. However, these same individuals from CEO’s to Salespeople to even private individuals, did not know what they did well. Miguel Cervantes shared these words of wisdom in the novel Don Quixote:“Make it your business to know yourself, which is the most difficult les... 06/15/2026

Imagine my surprise to receive a Saturday evening contract for 52 acres of an off grid vacant land parcel zoned for horses and livestock.  Due to poor cell service on Sunday, I was alerted to a missed call that happened on Saturday. I returned the call on Sunday. The name was the same as was on the vacant land contract. I called the individual back, indicated I knew of the offer, but wanted this individual to know I do return phone calls. The buyer laughed, understood and then shared without any asking “Yes, I was driving around Golden Valley and saw the sign. That is why I called you. I have been working with a local agent.”The buyer then asked if I had received the offer. I replied "yes and I have sent the offer to the seller for the seller’s review." The buyer said "thank you" and we... 06/15/2026