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Horse Property On The Colorado River – Mohave Valley Equestrian Luxury Home – 3250 Canal Drive

November 3, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Mohave Valley AZ Equestrian Luxury Home For Sale – 3250 Canal Drive

It is very rare to find such an elegant, grand Mohave Valley AZ horse peoperty this close to the Colorado River:

3249 and 3250 Canal Drive is a 2640 SF custom built 2006 ranch style home with a 1152 SF manufactured caretaker’s quarters on a 5 acre Mohave Valley agricultural-residential parcel. Set back about a mile from Courtwright Road, the route between Needles, CA and Topock/Golden Shores AZ, you’ll be immediately struck by the elegance and beauty of this oasis at the end of a remote cul-de-sac rural road, far removed from the noise and bustle of our resort towns.

The next thing that will amaze you is how beautiful and pristine the grounds are. The owner’s pride in this unique property is apparent, as the entire property is landscaped and maintained daily.

Low maintenance landscaping and swaying palms make for a gorgeous front yard, but with plenty of exercise and roaming room for critters. There is a 5 stall barn and additional shade for parking or horses near the homes, as well as a cleared, fenced and cross fenced exercise yard. A private well irrigates and services the properties inside and out, and the main house is equipped with a whole-house water filtration system for crystal clear, low-mineral water for the humans. :)

Inside, you will be struck by the large rooms–three bedrooms, three full baths including one in the 1600 SF main house garage, and plenty of shelf and custom cabinet space in these king-sized hallways.

The great room has a huge living area and island kitchen with breakfast bar. See the diamond pattern upgraded tile?

The master and guest bedrooms are oversized, with french doors leading from the master to one of the two house-length patios.

Practically every square foot of the grounds is landscaped and decorated. The only ‘bare land’ is for the livestock.

The caretaker’s quarters is a 1984 manufactured home with its own two bedrooms and two full baths, and a 20 x 30 garage with shop. Perfect for hired hands or guests! Front and back patios let you cool off and enjoy the view–or keep a lookout for visitors.

Not counting the county right of way, the property is 4.68 acres. It’s about 10 minutes in either direction to the Topock Marina or Jack Smith Park launch for you Colorado River boaters and fishermen. About 13 miles away is the new state of the art Valley View Medical Center and another 2 miles to Bullhead City, AZ.

This awesome property is exclusively offered by Next Wave Real Estate Investments at a market-realistic 450,000 (that’s 117 PSF), with cash, FHA, USDA or conventional financing the preferred terms. Qualified, serious buyers can contact me for information and a showing appointment.

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Bullhead City Area Commercial Real Estate – Mohave Valley AZ Real Estate – 2200 E Courtwright Rd – Mini Ranch on 5.03 Acres FOR SALE

January 9, 2012 By 2 Comments

Mohave Valley AZ Real Estate – 2200 E Courtwright Rd – Mini Ranch on 5.03 Acres FOR SALE

It used to be that Colorado River homes on acreage were easy to find and cheap to buy . . . then, developers came in and split up large parcels into tracts of homes, making it rare and costly to find horse property at an affordable price–if at all. When you do, expect dirt roads, water tanks, fixer uppers and civilization in the distance.

That is great for some, indeed.

But if you are looking for a Mohave Valley home that is move-in ready, on acreage, on a main thoroughfare between 2 Colorado River boat launches with easy access and all the conveniences . . .

THIS IS IT.

And at a GREAT price!

2200 E Courtwright Road, Mohave Valley AZ 86440 is a 1988, ground set multi-wide 1750 SF Cavco manufactured home with 3 bedrooms and 2 baths on 5.03 acres with frontage on both Courtwright and Warwick for easy, paved access to the entire property. This home has its own well, new in 2006, new AC in 2008 and electric and propane for heating, cooking etc.

Inside, a roomy and open floorplan ideal for entertaining – a large breakfast bar and informal dining and a formal dining room that could easily convert to an office, den or even a fourth bedroom.

Split bedrooms at the end of a long hallway allow privacy for guests.

There is a detached, 28 foot deep garage for toys, AND a covered 60 ft long carport for more vehicles.

The entire parcel is cleared and parklike for picnics, barbecues or  . . . use your imagination.

The back patio is fenced, with additional storage and even a tiled ‘Arizona room’ for your pet!

You will LOVE relaxing on your own Arizona mini-ranch, with plenty of room for lots of guests and family.

This property is offered at a market-realistic, affordable 189,900 with cash or conventional financing the preferred terms. This property can be financed and we have ample resources. Just ask.

Apx 10 minutes east, fisherman’s paradise Topock Marina.

Apx 10 minutes west, golf and launch at Jack Smith Park in Needles, CA. Easy access from I-40 and about a half hour’s drive to Lake Havasu.

About 20 minutes away, all the shopping, services and resorts in Bullhead City and Fort Mohave.

And about 30 minutes north, the casino resorts of Laughlin NV.

For more information, showing appointment or to get the offer process started online, give us a shout.

We love critters!

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Bullhead City, Fort Mohave, Mohave Valley AZ Real Estate – Manufactured Home Financing

December 1, 2010 By Leave a Comment

A fellow Bullhead City AZ, area real estate broker e-mailed me a question:

“I am trying to find lenders for Bullhead City AZ manufactured homes, to assist our buyers, sellers and fellow real estate professionals.”

I started to answer, but the answer was a good Jeopardy-style one–IN THE QUESTION–and it’s not a short one.

If you’re buying or selling a Bullhead City, Fort Mohave or Mohave Valley AZ manufactured or mobile home, whether or not you can get financing, and what type and terms will depend on a number of factors.

THE PROPERTY:

  • Age. On June 15, 1976, HUD stepped in and began to regulate mobile and manufactured homes, requiring specific design and code adherence. This is the ‘line of demarcation’ you will hear when you talk to a lender about financing. “Is it a pre- or post- HUD home?” means is the home newer than June 16, 1976? Very few, if indeed any lenders will touch pre-HUD manufactured homes.
  • Style. Bank statistics have shown over time that the default rate has been far greater for singlewide than multiwide manufactured and mobilehomes. So double and triplewides are far more likely to be conventionally financeable.
  • Occupancy. Will the borrower occupy this home as a primary residence? This makes a difference to lenders. Again, bank default rates are likely the reason.
  • Condition. Appraisal will need to show that the home is in very good condition. If FHA or VA financing, tiedowns oe retrofitting may be required. A concrete foundation, as opposed to a raised one, may be necessary. Often, the home must be in an area not in FEMA Flood Zone A.

THE BORROWER:

  • Creditworthiness. Duh. Guidelines are far more stringent for manufactured homes than their site-built counterparts. Borrowers with ‘marginal’ credit will not be able to wiggle through. And paperwork requirements, verification of assets, income, employment and credit, will be very, very detailed.
  • Terms. Again, guidelines may necessitate larger down payment, higher interest rates and other terms that are less attractive than those for site built homes.

The first thing to do if considering a Bullhead City area manufactured home is talk to a Bullhead City real estate lender with whom you’ve had a long relationship. Guidelines are constantly changing but for a solid borrower buying a new or newer multiwide manufactured home, many banks and mortgage banks do offer manufactured home financing. Talk to your lender and find out what their guidelines are.

In our area, manufactured homes are very popular and some are every bit as well built, energy efficient and drop dead gorgeous as their site built neighbors.

Some, you wouldn’t even know the difference.

Bullhead City 86442, Fort Mohave 86426, Mohave Valley 86440

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Candice A. Donofrio, Owner/Designated Broker

Certified Commercial Sales Specialist

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What Is Your Definition Of Professionalism? Here’s Mine

November 24, 2010 By Leave a Comment

The lady who did my nails yesterday was delightful. She was messy, late, scattered . . .

and OMG, did she make me look fabulous.

She was a PRO.

As she spilled polish on her (well protected) table, she smiled and said, “I’m a mess. But that’s just how I roll.”

It made me think about how we define professionalism in our industry. I may measure it a bit differently than some. Perhaps not. :)

Professionalism is not how stuffy or condescending you can be to demonstrate superiority.

It’s inclusive, not exclusive.

Professionalism is relaxed and has a sense of humor because you have nothing to prove when you know what you are doing.

It’s knowing when you are in over your head and having the good sense to ask for help.

Professionalism is doing a job well for its sake.

Style isn’t enough to get by. Substance is essential.

It’s nowhere NEAR measured by who you clink glasses with at the latest Tweetup, or how many Facebook friends you have.

It can be greatly enhanced by those you know that NO ONE knows about.

It’s not who YOU are at all.

It’s what RESULTS you get that solved the problem.

Professionalism is leaving your ego out of the equation.

It’s bringing people together . . . not creating adversaries.

It’s knowing when to sidestep a pothole.

Professionalism can turn on a dime if required.

It’s how you roll.

It’s crossing the t’s and dotting the i’s–and quickly fixing what spots were missed.

It’s NOT manipulating others to do YOUR job.

It’s acknowledging the good works of others.

Professionalism is the ability to continually and instantly VALUATE everything.

Especially time.

Professionalism requires a great deal of generosity.

It’s being prepared because you anticipated the probabilities.

it’s being able to improvise because you know you couldn’t possibly anticipate them all.

It’s helping others help their clients – because it helps yours.

It’s knowing when to stay out of something that is not your concern.

When to cut someone a break . . . and when to hold their feet to the fire.

When to talk, but more importantly

when to listen.

Is professionalism akin to wisdom?

It might just be.

HOW CAN WE HELP YOU?

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Don’t even think about it.

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Want To Find An Exceptional REALTOR? Ask Their CLIENTS — NOT Their Facebook Or Twitter Friends!

May 18, 2010 By Leave a Comment

I love trolling the Internet. So many opinions bandied about.

I was playing fly on the wall and overheard an online chat about who is a good REALTOR, extolling the virtues of some big and bright online stars. But how many of them are really ‘journalists’ who practice only in theory?

Inexperienced newbies who hopped the online bandwagon 10 minutes ago?

Inactive licensees who never sold anything at all?

It occurred to me that there is really only one way to determine who truly is a experienced and efficient real estate professional.

Their satisfied customers.

Oh, don’t get me wrong. A strong online presence is a good thing. So is being a popular and social agent. It shows we play well with others–and a lot of successful closings for happy clients truly are made on the merits of the relationships between the brokers. When we get a choice, we choose to work with who we get along with, and that means more successful transactions at the end of the day.

But whether or not someone is a GREAT REALTOR?

Only our CLIENTS can say for sure.

  • They experience the level of service first hand.
  • They experience the level of care first hand.
  • They benefit from–or can be damaged by–the skill level of the broker.

Client testimonials are huge. They are gold. Platinum.

If you receive an online referral to a REALTOR, whether you are a referring agent or a consumer, you might want to ask the referring agent, “Have you actually worked with this agent?” “Do you know any of the clients this agent has served?” “Can I talk to any of them?”

The agent should be able to provide at least 3 CONSUMER contacts that, on the fly, you could drop a line and get an accurate picture of what to expect from them.

This week I will be updating my client testimonials. And if you would like to meet some of my clients, I’ll hook you up.

That’s how people will know for sure that I’m doing a good job . . .

Arizona Real Estate On The Beautiful Colorado River ~~~

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866-228-2643

Candice A. Donofrio, Owner/Designated Broker

Certified Commercial Sales Specialist

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Take Your Best Shot Outta The Gate – You're Not Guaranteed A Second One!

May 6, 2010 By Leave a Comment

Multiple offers can be as frustrating for a listing agent (at least, this one) as waiting and working for ONE offer. And the fact that the public, and many of the agents don’t know exactly how to deal with them makes it even more labor- and time-intensive.

Remember that the seller doesn’t HAVE to respond to ANY offer. It’s not good practice to ignore offers, but there is no obligation to respond. If the ‘drop dead’ date comes and goes, the offer is dead.

We always let people know (public and agents) if other offers are in process of negotiation . . . (note that the REALTOR COE calls for disclosure of ACCEPTED offers), and tell you off the bat that other offers are in so TAKE YOUR BEST SHOT NOW.

So if you know another offer–or two–or ten–is in, why make a weak offer with the expectation that the seller will counter? That is risky.

If there is already a better offer in, chances are IT will be the first, if not the only one countered.

And a low offer–OR one that does not echo the seller’s requested minimum terms–might be viewed as less than serious when there are better offers in.

TAKE YOUR BEST SHOT AS SOON AS THAT TARGET IS IN YOUR SIGHTS, IF YOU WANT TO ACTUALLY HIT IT.

Investors playing the ‘law of averages game’ are operating on the premise that if you throw 10 lowballs at 10 sellers, there’s a chance that one will stick.

That is not who this post is directed at.

For the buyers who truly want a property–and lose their shot because they are playing an investor’s game with an owner-occupant’s set of needs and emotions . . . I wish they had been more sensible.

I had a situation recently where an offer on one of my listings, one of two, was outright rejected for a better offer. The offer made was a fairly weak one, even after told that an attractive offer was in. (Neither buyer was via my office, FYI.)

When I broke the news to the weaker offeror’s agent that the seller rode the more attractive offer to execution, the response was. “Why didn’t you counter us? We WOULD HAVE GIVEN YOU THE SAME THING!”

Why didn’t you just do that in the first place?

When the seller was asked, “DO YOU want to counter this offer with similar terms or ask for a best/highest/final from both parties” , his response was,

“Nahhh . . . they probably can’t do it or they would have offered to–and besides, this other one is ready to go.”

And if you know a better offer than you were going to make was just rejected . . . by a BANK . . . and you STILL want to lowball yours . . . let me feel your forehead. Are you running a fever?

I was told by a bank’s agent that X amount was the last offer that was rejected (and we all know how they arbitrarily respond), which I conveyed to the buyer. In response, he make an offer 10% below it and said “Tell them to take if or leave it.”

Guess what happened next? Duh! They left it.

I think this happens because the public distrusts what we are telling them.

Problem is, we can only go on what we are told, too. There is a point where you have to take on faith what you are told.

Don’t kill the messenger! But please listen to the message:

Unless you’re an investor (a REAL one, with a calculator for a brain and a steel spine, and no attachment to the outcome or a particular property) . . .

. . . the more weak offers you make, the more failures, the less enjoyment you’ll get from a process that should by all rights be exciting and fun.

Why put yourself through it?

Look at the comps, make a tight offer and get the property!

Arizona Real Estate On The Beautiful Colorado River ~~~

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866-228-2643

Candice A. Donofrio, Owner/Designated Broker

Certified Commercial Sales Specialist

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Feng Shui For Real Estate And Life – A Prosperity Kitchen

May 1, 2010 By

In Feng Shui, the kitchen is where the kind of prosperity we all want really begins. The “bills are paid, food in the pantry, good wine in the cabinet and wanting for nothing” type of abundance.

The kind of ‘having’ that feeds–literally–ALL other wealth endeavors.

There’s a saying in speculation not to ‘gamble scared money’. The rich do indeed get richer–probably because they don’t worry about trying for more–they have more than they need already.

The prevailing feeling that “our sustenance will not be threatened.”

The kitchen is a key area in Feng Shui practice because if it is a disaster, it will breed disorganization and ultimately, lack.fudog

The kitchen is also, often, the most used (or as the case often is, misused) area of the home and therefore the most in need of constant tending.

Here are some basics to whip your kitchen into shape and energize prosperity and abundance in your life:

  • The kitchen MUST SHINE. Mirrors reflect, and thereby increase. Increase is what it’s all about. If you can have stainless steel in your kitchen and it is a compatible element with the area of the home in which your kitchen is located, and you can keep it shiny, fantastic.
  • Shiny floors and especially carefully cleaned corners are important. Dull and stagnant energy gathers in corners and must be removed. It’s okay to have rugs in high traffic areas but they too must be frequently cleaned. Nothing should be allowed to stay dirty.
  • Under cabinets must not be neglected. Just because something is unseen does not diminish the energy it generates. NO part of the house should be ‘creepy’ and getting under the sink to change out plumbing and wipe down shelves is important.
  • Cabinets organized. Where do junk drawers end up? You betcha–the kitchen. Tackle any repository for clutter first.
  • Dishes at very least loaded into dishwasher before bedtime. You will want to start your day with a spotless kitchen to symbolically invite prosperity in and set the tone for your day to be seamless.
  • Trash cans–small and frequently emptied–under sink or out of the way.

The stove is probably the most important element of the kitchen. The ancients believed the stove to be critical because the ability to cook food was literally the ability to stay alive! It deserves its own standalone tips:

  • If you can get a mirror (no matter how small) up on the wall behind the burners, to reflect and multiply the number of burners, you will be increasing prosperity. The more burners you have, the more food you can cook, symbolically and actually–and the greater the prosperity.
  • Burners need to be evenly used. We all get attached to the front burners when we cook. But make sure and alternate with back burners. We don’t want ANY profitable activity to be stuck on the back burner!
  • Burners MUST be kept clean and all parts free moving. Oven and broiler ditto. Clean and degrease often.

Pantries are likewise very important because they represent abundance–the food that is in the pantry will be mimicked by the wealth in the rest of the home. Keep your pantry stocked with lots of staples, but use and replace often too. When you have something besides a vintage wine in a cabinet for too long, it creates stagnant energy. Use, enjoy and replace! I line my pantry shelves with foil which I replace often. I want the shine in there! (YMMV, of course. I just go with my instincts.)

The refrigerator is often neglected and very important to generating wealth. They don’t call it cold cash for nothing! Clean frequently and move items around. Discard old often.

If your idea of cooking dinner is calling for takeout and popping a beer, no worries. You’re better off cooking, which is one of the most magical things we can do! But if it’s not your thing, simply turn burners on and off on regular occasion. Try to learn to cook, though. You’re limiting options!

Bells and chimes are great to have in a kitchen. They move energy via sound–very powerful.

A bowl of fresh fruit or fresh flowers, changed often, are an awesome way to beautify, treat the senses and demonstrate abundance.

I am not a Feng Shui Master (mistress?); just an enthusiast. I hope you enjoy these tips. They work for me.

So next time you’re struggling with a closing from you know where or need your home to sell FAST . . . cook a gourmet meal, then clean up spotless and light a candle of red, purple, green or gold to turn filth to filthy lucre!

Arizona Real Estate On The Beautiful Colorado River ~~~

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866-228-2643

Candice A. Donofrio, Owner/Designated Broker

Certified Commercial Sales Specialist

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Riverfront Homes, Mohave Valley AZ 86440 – River Terrace and Tangerine Terrace

April 24, 2010 By Leave a Comment

Our journey from the Laughlin Bridge to the Needles Bridge on the beautiful Colorado river browsing Bullhead City, AZ riverfront homes started at the north end of Bullhead City near the Laughlin Bridge , then meandered down river, navigating the River around the bend . . . and marveling at the breathtaking Mohave Valley, AZ Riverfront Homes on the beautiful Colorado River.

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And now, we find ourselves at the southernmost riverfront communities on the Colorado River in the area — Colorado Riverfront Terrace (also called River Terrace Estates) and Tangerine Terrace, located in the southern part of Mohave Valley, two tiny and exclusive subdivisions–each with just one street–with exquisite custom homes over a rocky bluff with private docks and a community launch.


View River Terrace and Tangerine Terrace in a larger map

There are waterfront and non waterfront homes in these communities, depending of course on which side of the street you’re on.

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These are site built custom homes only subdivisions, with ornate gated entries, HOA maintained.

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The communities are situated across the river from Jack Smith Park with golf course and boat launch in Needles, CA.

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Since January 2010, there have been 3 active listings ranging from 200k for an off-water home to 1.6m for a custom waterfront. There is one pending sale. The home sizes range from 2000 to 4300 SF. As Spring/Summer 2010 season begins, the activity promises to become more energetic as relocations, second, vacation and seasonal buyers and watersports enthusiasts flock to our waterfront communities.

The Colorado River has something for just about everyone, but these are the very best of Bullhead City and Mohave Valley, AZ.

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There are other river access and lakefront communities, and if I haven’t written about them, check back often–I will. Give me a shout for more information! You can call, text or e-mail me, or catch my posts on Twitter and Facebook.

I know a bit about Bullhead City, Fort Mohave and Mohave Valley Arizona real estate . . .

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