I have a cousin that has just recently moved to Arizona from Northern California, where he did an extreme amount of hunting and fishing.  Of course that is a great area for it.  He was concerned about whether he was going to be able to find places to continue those activities in Arizona.  Much to his surprise (and joy) he was overwhelmed with places to fish and hunt.  He has taken many day trips “scouting out” his new fishing and hunting places.  He has already obtained his hunting tags for elk and found more fishing places than he knows what to do with!

If you visit http://www.arizona-leisure.com/arizona-lakes.html all of the lakes will be listed and shown on a map.  This website also tells what the lakes are primarily used for.  May 15th to May 21^st is National Safe Boating Week and I see the boats all over the roads now.  The weather is warming up and school is getting out…summer has arrived and what better way to enjoy it than to visit one of our beautiful lakes?

Most Realtors (of course there are always exceptions) are here to represent your best interest.  A Buyer’s agent is going to be dealing with the Seller’s agent, who is, lets face it, here to get the Seller the most amount of money they can for their home sale.  I would like to stress at this point, that if you think an agent can represent a Seller and Buyer in a transaction and be working to acheive the most for the people they represent, that this doesn’t add up.  How can an agent get the most money for the Seller and get the “best deal” for the Buyer?  Not possible.

Secondly, a Realtor should be able to educate you about the market and your transaction.  They should be able to answer your questions and guide you through the process of a sale or purchase, leading your negotiation making the process as stress free and smooth as possible.

Your Realtor should be honest and not try to just tell you what you think you want to hear.  None of your questions are “stupid” and your Realtor should be able to tell you if your desires are realistic or attainable.

A Realtor is here to provide guidance and support from the beginning of a transaction to the end.   I have found that each transaction that I have been involved in has been completely different from the last transaction and that it what makes my job so enjoyable.  The people that I meet are all different and I have some great experiences and friends from them all.

If you’re confused about who to call, just start with a few names and numbers, give them a call and see what you think.  Since you will be spending a good amount of time with the person you choose, make sure it is someone you feel comfortable with and feel will handle your needs.

Please feel free to call me at 707-498-2551 for your real estate assistance.

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/Smart-Spending-Free-treats-apf-2189519641.html?x=0

Log on to that page and read about all of the sweet treats that are available on TAX DAY (4/15/10 in case you may have forgotten!) It’s a good way to feel better about the money that you may be sending off to Uncle Sam!

Prescott Valley also boasts many delicious places to shop-till-you-drop, and dining is a particular area where they shine!  A medley of culinary delights await, from zesty Mediterranean dishes to south-of-the-border specials.  In the middle of town is the Entertainment District, where everything that is family-fun is found, from movie theaters, the famous Freedom Station arcade, and the stadium where many ice-hockey games are played, and where Prescott Valley hosts many “big-names” on their stages.  Come visit us soon – Prescott Valley has it all!!

With so many banks failing, the FDIC has been severely depleted and at the end of 2009 it carried a negative balance of$20.9 billion.  The FDIC has been quick to replace these deficiencies though.  With special assessments on banks being collected before their due date of 2012 they feel that the “industry will power through this and …they don’t expect the taxpayer to ride to the rescue”.

Source – Business Section of The New York Times

Foreclosures in the U.S. posted a 2% drop in February from January.  Hopefully this is a sign that the market is starting to change for the better and maybe some of the programs that are available might be working.

Experience the True Arizona in Cave Creek with eclectic shopping, art galleries and the unrivaled beauty of the Sonoran Desert. More than 30 restaurants to choose from, everything from fine dining to cowboy cook-outs. Horseback riding, rodeos, country and western dancing, museums, parks and nature preserves, hiking and biking and old mining tours.

In close proximity to these two wonderful towns are close to 40 miles of city-maintained multi-use paths where residents may ride bikes, jog, hike, take animals for walks and even stroll leisurely!  For anyone interested in continuing education, the Paradise Valley Community College is close by with interesting classes in just about anything you might imagine.