Thursday, May 20, 2010

Desert Lakes Golf Course & Homes in Fort Mohave Az


Golfers of every skill level will enjoy this impeccably groomed, well-designed course. The undulating fairways, lakes and challenging greens of Desert Lakes will test all of your shot-making skills. Its beautiful desert setting and the fun character of the course have made it one of the area’s most popular tournament sites.
Desert Lakes features a driving range, putting green, fully stocked pro shop, snack bar (with breakfast & lunch items available), convenience carts and rental clubs. Located just minutes from the Colorado River and just 18 miles from Casino Drive in Laughlin Nv.
18 total holes at facility
Green fees – $57 to $85 (approximate)
Designed by Bob E. Baldock and Robert L. Baldock
Built in 1989
Driving Range: Yes
Public Resort golf course
The Desert Lakes Golf course community is a homes only subdivision without any HOA fees. The golfcourse is open to the public and also offers annual membership packages. Desert Lakes is located minutes from the Colorado River and Lake Mohave; as well as the night life and casinos of Laughlin Nv. Desert Lakes home prices currently range from the mid $100,000s’ on up, with most of the homes located on the course. For more information on Fort Mohave homes for sale feel free to send me a message or give me a call Today. Thank you.
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Los Lagos Golf Course & Homes in Fort Mohave Az

Los Lagos Golf Course & Homes in Fort Mohave Az
Los Lagos is the newest golf course in the Az Tri-state area. Located in Fort Mohave; nestled at the background of the Black Mountains. Los Lagos is a signature championship 18 hole golf course designed by the internationally renowned architect, Ted Robinson.
The custom homes for sale on Los Lagos Fort Mohave are composed of six styles that convey subtle statelines and remarkable historical authenticity. They are; French, Italiante, Tuscan, Spanish Hacienda, Spanish Colonial and The Andalusion; with several floor plans for each style home. They also offer four model elegant home styles for sale as well. Homesites range from 9,000 to 20,000 square feet.
For more information on Fort Mohave homes for sale feel free to send me a message or give me a call Today. Thank you.

El Rio Golf Course & Homes in Fort Mohave Az

El Rio golf course is an upscale, daily fee, annual pass available 18 hole championship golf course located just south of Fort Mohave Az. El Rio is highlighted by scenic mountain views with gentle rolling hills, forgiving fairways, undulating greeens and four holes with water features as well as a practice range. The course is a par 72 with sets of tees ranging from 5,300 to 7,100 yards in length to accomodate all playing levels. Dress policy: appropriate golf attire, no metal spikes.
The community features a spansih mission style clubhouse with The Terrace Restaurant, bar, patio, and private meeting room. Additionally; the clubhouse features a fully stocked golf shop with the latest golf apparel, accessories and equipment.
The El Rio Golf Course is a master planned community with home sites starting at just $69,900 with a three year cap to complete your home construction. Also available for sale are custom home and home site packages starting in the low $200,000s. El Rio is home to four of the Fort Mohave areas finest builders providing a wide selection of architectural designs and features that will meet a variety of lifestyles and living space requirements.
For more information on Fort Mohave homes for sale feel free to send me a message or give me a call Today. Thank you.

Laughlin Ranch Golf Course & Homes in Bullhead City Az

Located in the hills at the north end of Bullhead City overlooking the Colorado River and Laughlin Nv casinos sits the 10,000 acre community of Laughlin Ranch. In the center of the community is the award winning championship golf course, club house, restaurant bar and spa. Course rates range from $59 to $104 depending on the season, with annual memberships available.
Laughlin Ranch Bullhead City Homes range in size from 1400 square feet to greater than 2400 square feet and the pricing starts at only $150,000. The homes for sale along the Laughlin Ranch golf course have a variety of both interior and exterior upgrades with several different home plans and layouts. Located in the eastern hills at the north end of Bullhead City allows you to own a home within minutes of Lake Mohave, The Laughlin Casinos and The Colorado River but have the peace and serenity outside of downtown Bullhead City, Az. With real estate interest rates near all time historical lows coupled with current home values makes this an extremely opportune time to buy your home along the Bullhead City Az Laughlin Ranch Golf Course.
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Selling Your Bullhead City Fort Mohave Az Home Market Update

Selling Your Bullhead City Fort Mohave Az Home Market Update
2010 has begun and Bullhead City Arizona real estate market continues to move in the right direction for recovery. Although the sales are remaining strong, we saw the median sales price drop to $102,000 in January for single family homes in Bullhead City, Fort Mohave and Mohave Valley compared to $124,000 January 2009. Part of the reason for the drop is because there are more first time buyers in the market.
There were 80 homes sold in January 2010 in the Bullhead City Fort Mohave area compared to the 63 the year before (36 home sales in January 08). This means the market is coming back but it still has a ways to go. The number of homes going under contract last month was also up (128) compared to a year before (84).
The bulks (86%) of the homes sold were under the $150,000 price tag. That’s the perfect price range to the first time buyers trying to take advantage of the $8,000 tax credit. We expect to see this range heat up even more as we get closer to the April 2010 deadline (to be under contract) and June deadline (to have closed).
Days on the market remains steady as January average days on the market was 138 compared to January 2010 of 128. The number of days a home sits on the market before going under contract has improved. The average last month was 95 compared to the year before of 152. Keep in mind that the coming tax credit deadline is having a positive impact on the days on market.
Bad news, homes price over $150,000 are seeing longer days on the market and fewer sales than homes under$150,000. As the market continues to recover across the United States we remain hopeful that we will begin to see a return of buyers to Bullhead City Fort Mohave Arizona ready to purchase homes in the higher price ranges.
February 2010 has started strong. Our phones are ringing at Country Ranch Real Estate with buyers asking questions about homes on the market in Bullhead City, Fort Mohave and Mohave Valley Arizona. With buyers searching for homes to take advantage of the tax credit, and the deadline fast approaching, this should rise seller’s hopes that offer they are looking for may be on the way.
Feel free to call, text or email me with any questions regarding Bullhead City Fort Mohave Real Estate.

Short Sale Foreclosure Resource Certification

Short Sale Foreclosure Resource Certification Serving the Bullhead City Fort Mohave Real Estate Market
March 2010 Steve Kuncho earned the nationally recognized Short Sales and Foreclosure Resource certification. The National Association of REALTORS® offers the SFR certification to REALTORS® who want to help both buyers and sellers navigate these complicated transactions, as demand for professional expertise with distressed sales grows. According to a recent NAR survey, nearly one-third of all existing homes sold recently were either short sales or foreclosures. For many real estate professionals, short sales and foreclosures are the new “traditional” transaction. REALTORS® who have earned the SFR certification know how to help sellers maneuver the complexities of short sales as well as help buyers pursue short sale and foreclosure opportunities. “As leading advocates for homeownership, REALTORS® believe that any family that loses its home to foreclosure is one family too many, but unfortunately, there are situations in which people just cannot afford to keep their homes, and a foreclosure or a short sale results,” said 2009 NAR President Charles McMillan, “Foreclosures and short sales can offer opportunities for home buyers and benefit the larger community, as well, but it’s extremely important to have the help of a real estate professional like a REALTOR® who has earned the SFR certification for these kinds of purchases.” The certification program includes training on how to qualify sellers for short sales, negotiate with lenders, protect buyers, and limit risk, and provides resources to help REALTORS® stay current on national and state specific information as the real estate market for these distressed properties evolves.
Feel free to call, text or email me with any questions regarding Bullhead City Fort Mohave Real Estate. Steve Kuncho @ 928-234-9560

Bullhead City Fort Mohave Lake Havasu City Az Foreclosure Homes @ Auction Sale

Bullhead City, Fort Mohave, Lake Havasu City Az Foreclosure Homes @ Auction Sale
There are two major companies that run real estate auctions in the Bullhead City Fort Mohave and Lake Havasu City areas for Foreclosed homes. They are, REDC; auction.com and Hudson and Marshal; hudsonandmarshal.com.. I recently attended the REDC real estate auction locally on February first and will attend the next real estate auction with them on March first. Both of the auction companies web-sites can be challenging to navigate and challenging to find the exact information needed for buyers looking to purchase an auction home. I would recommend spending as much time as you need searching around on each web-site researching as much as you can for all the information that you will need; or just send me a message.
One major thing to remember with any of these homes or properties offered at these auctions is that a buyer is expected to complete his/her due diligence; inspections; prior to the auction. Each property is sold “as is” without any inspection period after the auction unlike a normal re-sale home or foreclosure home sale. Both do offer clear title to each property as well as financing to specified homes that they auction.
The REDC auction went very smoothly with the Bullhead City, Fort Mohave and Lake Havasu homes being sold at price points below or well below their mls listed prices. All properties at the REDC auction are sold to the highest bidder with NO RESERVE once the opening bid is met. Hudson and Marshal works quite a bit different than REDC and I would would recommend contacting me regarding any property or home that you may be interested in whether it’s to view the home, questions about the auction process, or to run property profiles for a property. For instance; one Lake Havasu home sold at the auction Monday evening was sold for cash only due to the code violations for additions not permitted with the city. Another instance; A home I was bidding on on behalf of a client in Fort Mohave at Hudson and Marshal had an accepted offer over the reserve price but still showed on their web-site as active and still accepting bids even though they considered it sold. Another instance; You may have seen the black and yellow signs in front of auction homes in the Bullhead City, Fort Mohave and Lake Havasu City areas advertising an open house for certain dates but on those dates the homes were locked up tight with no one around.
If you would like more information or assistance on any upcoming auctions or properties at these auctions feel free to send me a message or give me a call.

Bullhead City Fort Mohave Lake Havasu City Az Foreclosure Homes @ Auction Sale

Bullhead City, Fort Mohave, Lake Havasu City Az Foreclosure Homes @ Auction Sale
There are two major companies that run real estate auctions in the Bullhead City Fort Mohave and Lake Havasu City areas for Foreclosed homes. They are, REDC; auction.com and Hudson and Marshal; hudsonandmarshal.com.. I recently attended the REDC real estate auction locally on February first and will attend the next real estate auction with them on March first. Both of the auction companies web-sites can be challenging to navigate and challenging to find the exact information needed for buyers looking to purchase an auction home. I would recommend spending as much time as you need searching around on each web-site researching as much as you can for all the information that you will need; or just send me a message.
One major thing to remember with any of these homes or properties offered at these auctions is that a buyer is expected to complete his/her due diligence; inspections; prior to the auction. Each property is sold “as is” without any inspection period after the auction unlike a normal re-sale home or foreclosure home sale. Both do offer clear title to each property as well as financing to specified homes that they auction.
The REDC auction went very smoothly with the Bullhead City, Fort Mohave and Lake Havasu homes being sold at price points below or well below their mls listed prices. All properties at the REDC auction are sold to the highest bidder with NO RESERVE once the opening bid is met. Hudson and Marshal works quite a bit different than REDC and I would would recommend contacting me regarding any property or home that you may be interested in whether it’s to view the home, questions about the auction process, or to run property profiles for a property. For instance; one Lake Havasu home sold at the auction Monday evening was sold for cash only due to the code violations for additions not permitted with the city. Another instance; A home I was bidding on on behalf of a client in Fort Mohave at Hudson and Marshal had an accepted offer over the reserve price but still showed on their web-site as active and still accepting bids even though they considered it sold. Another instance; You may have seen the black and yellow signs in front of auction homes in the Bullhead City, Fort Mohave and Lake Havasu City areas advertising an open house for certain dates but on those dates the homes were locked up tight with no one around.
If you would like more information or assistance on any upcoming auctions or properties at these auctions feel free to send me a message or give me a call.

Bullhead City, Fort Mohave, Lake Havasu City Az REDC Auction March Homes Sales

Bullhead City, Fort Mohave, Lake Havasu City Az REDC Auction March Homes Sales
Monday Evening March first REDC held another auction at the River Valley High School. The REDC auction went very smoothly with eleven Bullhead City, Fort Mohave and Lake Havasu City homes being sold. A 3,000 square foot home on Sundial in Sunridge Estates of Bullhead City sold for only $170,000. A three bed two bath manufactured home in Sun Mission Resort in Bullhead City sold for only $50,000 and was listed in the local mls for $94,900. A beautiful 1067 square foot condo in Roadhaven Marina Condominiums Bullhead City Az sold for only $45,000 a $25,000 discount to its mls asking price. A newer 1558 square foot three bed two bath pool home located in Lake Havasu City sold for only $175,000 at the auction. Another pool home in Lake Havasu City sold for only $100,000. A 1639 square foot home, that needed some work, located in Sun Valley Fort Mohave Az sold for only $70,000.
One major thing to remember with any of these homes or the real estate offered at these auctions is that a buyer is expected to complete his/her due diligence; inspections; prior to the auction. Each property is sold “as is” without any inspection period after the auction unlike a normal re-sale home or foreclosure home sale. Both do offer clear title to each property as well as financing to specified homes that they auction. There is also a 5% buyers premium added to the winning bid of the real estate sold at REDC auctions, so if you have a winning bid of $150,000 remember there will be an additional $7,500 or 5% added to that final purchase price.
If you would like more information or assistance on upcoming auctions or on foreclosure properties feel free to send me a message or give me a call.

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FORECLOSURE FORECLOSURE FORECLOSURE
In the Bullhead City and Fort Mohave areas real estate used to be all about location location location; and still is a priority for buyers as it should be; now it’s all about foreclosure foreclosure foreclsoure then location. In the current economic times over the past couple years foreclosures have hit a wide range of incomes and a wide varietyof home price ranges; from luxurious riverfront homes to single wide trailers and everything inbetween. Buyers typical first words when they start to work with a realtor are usually something in the way of “what do you have for foreclosures” or “can I get a list of foreclosures” then they start to speak of real estate or home locations inwhich they are looking. For awhile now sellers have come to realize that they have to try and compete with these foreclosures price wise to sell their homes as well. The condition of the foreclosure homes are in a wide variety range too, from a condition of what you may be hearnig about on national television; having appliances removed, toilets ripped out, etc. to a foreclsoure home that is in immaculate new like condition. Like with any real estate purchase it is wise to have a thorough inspection of the home during your due dilligence period no matter what the condition of the home. Buying a foreclosure home may or may not be for you; but there is a large variety of foreclosed homes to choose from; whether you’re looking for a ‘rehab’ or ‘move in condition’ or something inbetween; a vacation home, rental property, or maybe your primary home. For more information or assistance on foreclosure properties or the area real estate market; feel free to send me a message or give me a call.
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Bullhead City Fort Mohave and Lake Havasu City Foreclosure Homes @ Auction

Bullhead City Fort Mohave & Lake Havasu Foreclosure Homes @ Auction

BULLHEAD CITY, ARIZONA
When: Monday Apr. 12, 2010
Where: River Valley High School – Auditorium 2250 Laguna Rd, Mohave Valley, AZ 86440
Time: Registration Starts Promptly at 5:00 p.m. Auction starts promptly at 6:30 p.m.
What to bring: Last 2 yrs W-2 – $2,500 Cashier’s Check ($5,000 for each subsequent) – Checkbook for balance of 5% Earnest Money Deposit (15% for each subsequent)
Properties open for inspection from 11AM to 4PM on 3/27/10, 3/28/10 & 4/3/10. Please check individual property for specific open house information.

Here are a few examples of the homes being offered at the upcoming REDC Auction:

Address:
2433 E Nez Perce Ct Bullhead City, AZ 86442. Mohave County.
Square Footage: 2534 Property Type: SFR
Starting Bid:
$49,000
Previously Valued To:
$389,500
Financing:
Yes


Address:
2988 Camino Del Rio Bullhead City, AZ 86442. Mohave County.
Square Footage: 1719 Property Type: Condo
Starting Bid:
$29,000


Financing:
Yes


Address:
2740 Saratoga Ave Lake Havasu City, AZ 86406. Mohave County.
Square Footage: 3025 Property Type: SFR
Starting Bid:
$25,000
Previously Valued To:
$225,500
Financing:
Yes


Address:
2875 Winterhaven Dr Lake Havasu City, AZ 86404. Mohave County.
Square Footage: 1540 Property Type: SFR
Starting Bid:
$19,000
Previously Valued To:
$119,000
Financing:
Yes

It’s been my experience that the homes are not open on the dates shown for inspections or viewing; but they are listed on the local mls. With these auction homes you need to perfrom any inspections or due dilligence prior to the auction itself; there is no inspection period after the auction on these foreclosed homes. If you have any questions regarding the auction process, the homes offered, want a brochure of available homes or would like to view any of the homes offered then give me a call or send me an email; I’m here to help. Steve@ 928-234-9560
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Bullhead City, Fort Mohave, Lake Havasu City Az REDC Auction April Home Sales

Bullhead City, Fort Mohave, Lake Havasu City Az REDC Auction April Home Sales
Monday evening April 12th REDC held another real estate auction at the River Valley High School. The REDC auction went smoothly as usual with eight Lake Havasu properties; and six Bullhead City Fort Mohave area properties up for auction. One major thing to remember with any of the homes or any other real estate sold at auction is that the buyer is expected to do their due diligence prior to the auction itself. There is NO inspection period after the auction; all properties are sold in ’As Is” condition. They do offer clear title to the properties as well as offer financing on some of the homes available at the auction. There is also a 5% buyers premium added to the winning bid for all real estate sold at REDC auctions.
Here are some highlights of the homes sold at the recent auction;
8707 Sycamore a 4 bedroom 2397 sq. ft. home in Mohave Valley sold for $117,500 at the auction, it had been listed for $164,900 on the local MLS.
A four plex at 2807 Colibri in Bullhead City listed for $156,900 on the local MLS sold for $137,500 at the Auction.
2988 Camino Del Rio a 3/2 1664 Sq. Ft. town home in Bullhead City listed for $135,000 on the local MLS sold for $120,000 at the auction.
An older 3 bedroom 3097 Sq. Ft. home in Lake Havasu City , which needed some work, listed for $205.900 on the local MLS sold at the auction for only $110,000.
A 3 bedroom home with a pool @ 1540 Sq. Ft. living area in Lake Havasu City listed for $119,900 in the local MLS sold at the auction for only $60,000.
If you would like assistance on upcoming auction properties or area foreclsoures feel free to give me a call or send me an email. Steve Kuncho 928-234-9560 stevekuncho@bhcrei.com

Bullhead City Az Riverfront Homes & Land Colorado River Guidelines

Bullhead City Az Riverfront Homes & Land Colorado River Guidelines
If you’re thinking about buying or currently own a home or a lot along the Colorado River there are certain guidelines to follow for improvements that are regulated by the U.S. Army Corps. of Engineers. The types of activities along the Colorado River requiring authorization and permits from the Corps. include but are not limited to docks, fishing piers, swim platforms, ramps, retaining walls, beach creation/enhancement, excavation/dredging, buoy placement, boat/jet ski lifts and generally any activity which breaches the plane of the OHWM; ordinary high water mark.
Of the few privately owned properties; homes and land along the Colorado River the most common questions of current owners or possible buyers of property include: Can I excavate/dredge along the the river of my property? Can I build a dock and or launch ramp? Can I put in a sandy beach at the shoreline? and May I put in a retaining wall on my property? The answer to all these questions is “YES” but the Army Corps. of Engineers do have guidelines that must be followed and authorized with permits prior to any construction activity. In order to maintain the native shorelines currently undeveloped or minimally developed, and to minimize the cumulative effects of the shoreline and impacts to the aquatic ecosystem; the Corps. may limit shoreline developments. Click below for specific guidelines and Army Corps. of Engineers contact info.
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Bullhead City Fort Mohave Luxury and Riverfront Homes

Bullhead City Fort Mohave Luxury & Riverfront Homes
Bullhead City Fort Mohave Az and the Colorado River area has been a destination spot for vacationers and retirees alike for many years. Riverfront and Luxury living at its best; with sun filled days on the Colorado River and Lake Mohave; and fun filled nights on the town in the Laughlin Casinos.
Regardless of whether you are looking to retire, buy a vacation home or invest in a home; the cost of high end homes in the Bullhead City Fort Mohave area are at values not seen since prior to 2004. Single family homes sold in the Bullhead City Fort Mohave area were up 62% for the month of December 2009 versus December 2008, and the areas average home sales price has increased 6.3% to $149,920. 2009 finished the year with 33% fewer homes on the market giving us a 4.5 month supply of inventory and a 70% increase in homes under contract.
Deciding to buy a home can be a stressful decision. Will prices slide a bit more? It is hard to say for certain until we can look back and say “yes, that’s where we hit bottom”. The fact remains though from looking at the stats that we may have already hit bottom and actually be beyond it.
Whether you are considering buying a luxury home or a riverfront home in the Bullhead City Fort Mohave Az area remember it’s all within minutes of your front door. Playing golf on one of the beautiful championship golf courses. Boating, skiing, jet skiing, or fishing on the Colorado River or Lake Mohave. Enjoying your your off-road toys in the desert or mountain foothills. The night life of the Laughlin Nv Casinos or just relaxing in your yard and enjoying the beautiful sunsets, casino or mountain views.
For more information on Bullhead City Fort Mohave area luxury or riverfront homes feel free to send me a message or give me a call.

Bullhead City AZ Riverfront Living at Marina Villas

Bullhead City AZ Riverfront Living at Marina Villas
Welcome to Marina Villas… a planned waterfront community situated on the beautiful shores of the Colorado River in Bullhead City, Arizona. This community is surrounded by breathtaking views of the local mountains, spectacular sunsets and starlit nights. Enjoy the nightlife just minutes away in the glittering casino town of Laughlin, Nevada. Marina Villas, consisting of 18 distinct home sites with elegant one and two story homes, ranging from 1200 to 4300+ sq ft. All homes are gracefully upgraded. Homes offer luxurious master suite, home office, family rooms, and 2-4 car garages with bays up to 40 feet deep depending on the plan selected. These premium waterfront and custom home packages are available in a variety of price ranges from the mid $300,000’s to $1,200,000. “Lot only” pricing is also available. Marina Villas is riverfront living at its best on the Colorado River with protected private marina. Sun-filled days on the water mixed with fun-filled nights on the town, Marina Villas is designed for active people who enjoy life! Come and Join Us in the Fun Today!