PRESCOTT/VERDE VALLEY HOMES FOR SALE WEEK OF 2-17-2012

Prescott Weekly Listings Update

Prescott Foreclosure List
Prescott Equity Sales
Prescott Manufactured Homes

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Verde Valley Manufactured Homes


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Is your house Feng Shui? Part 2

Last week, I had a post to see if your house followed the rules of Feng Shui.  If yours fell short, don't worry, like anything, there are ways to fix your space.  This second article follows up on the first and lets you know how to fix those problem areas in your home if you want it to be more Feng Shui.

Feng Shui Cures

In the home I am renting, there was a deck at the back of the house that was closed in to make a year round Arizona room.  The original layout of the floor plan for the house was a rectangle.  By adding the Arizona room, the house essentially changed into a different shape, eliminating most of the wealth corner, and increasing the relationship corner.

It’s important to know that when Feng Shui works with missing corners, rule of thumb is that if an addition is less than half the width or length of a room or house, it is an extra section.  (This type of addition might be something like an addition of a bay window, or a small bump out.  In that case, an extra section could create GOOD Feng Shui, because there is more room in that area for the chi to circulate.)  Anything larger than half the width or length of a room or house creates a missing section.  In the case of my home, this created a missing section. 

There are many features of western homes that would be considered inauspicious by Feng Shui practitioners.  However over thousands of years, cures for each of these have been established!    There are eight major types of cures used to compensate for lacking features, to encourage positive energy flow:  Color, reflective objects (lights, mirrors, and crystals), plants and pets, mobiles and flags, statues and rocks, fans and flutes.  Placing a particular object in the area of concern will primarily force fast moving chi to slow down, and encourage slow moving or stagnant chi to move in a positive way. 

In addition there are representations of four elements that can be placed in specific areas that will balance the energy:  Metal, Water, Fire, and Earth.

A metal element could be sculpture or a table with metal legs, for example. Water would be represented with an aquarium or water fountain.  Earth could be represented with a quartz cluster.  Fire symbols could be a painting with the color red.  There are many variations on how these elements can and cannot be combined.

How did I fix the missing wealth corner of my home?  Before I tell you how I did it, you need to know that I rented this home before even seeing it in person.  I was moving to the area and found the house for rent on Craigslist.  The photos looked good, so I asked a good friend of my to drive to Prescott and take a look at the house; I wasn’t renting it sight unseen. She gave me the ok, so I signed the lease and moved in. I did not know that the wealth corner was missing in the home.  However, remember, there’s a cure for everything!

When I moved in there were some decorative elements I installed, mainly because I liked them.  But they also happened to “coincidentally” create Feng Shui cures for the missing area.  I created a large water fountain on the floor at the far left of the Arizona room (which did have some part of the wealth corner), and surrounded it with green plants.  The fountain pump came with a light, so I have chi  (both light and water) circulating there 24/7.  I never turn it off except to clean it out.  And of course it sounds wonderful, and provides humidity to the house as well.

I also hung a large spiral wind chime inside the Arizona room, which featured faceted

crystals, and reflects the light further into the missing area.  Fortunately, there is an additional deck downstairs that visually “completes” the corner, and that really works to help anchor the energy too.  I have reaped the positive benefits!  And, even better, when I find the perfect home to purchase, I’ll already know what to do if it needs a little energy boost.

So if you feel you need assistance in enriching certain areas of your life, remember that not only is your home is a reflection of you, it’s a reflection of your energy, and it can always be improved!  I promise if you take the time to do some research, investigate

the principles of Feng Shui, and apply even one or two of them in your home, you will be pleasantly surprised!

Kathleen is available for private consultations in the Prescott area, for your home or business, at kathleenagraham@gmail.com, or her cell (702)-672-2356.

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THE STEPHANIE WOODS TEAM

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How to make your house Feng Shui, Part 1

Lately, I've been showing houses in the Prescott area to a women who is into the art of Feng Shui.  I have to admit, I know nothing about it and in all honesty, didn't really care.  However, the more Kathleen taught me about how energy flows around a room, the more I wanted to know.  I asked her to write for my blog on what makes a house more or less Feng Shui.  Without any further comment...

I’ve been house-hunting lately, and I take all the principles of Feng-Shui into consideration whenever I look at a house.  Feng-Shui is the ancient Chinese art of placement.  It’s based on thousands of years of observation of how energy or “chi,” sometimes translated as “universal life force” flows in nature. 

When these observations are put into practice in your home or business, harmony, balance, and prosperity are said to follow.  Feng-Shui uses something called a ba-gua (basically an octagonal shaped map) to help understand where and how energy flows in various areas in your home or business.  It can even be applied to your desk or cubicle at work. 

A flow of good, positive chi in and throughout your home will depend on many factors.  Primary of these is that there should be no missing corners in your home.  The ideal Feng-Shui configuration for a home is usually a square or rectangle.  If a corner is lacking in a home, for example in an “L” shaped layout, the corresponding energy for the missing corner will also be absent.  This can affect your finances, relationships, health, and other critical areas of your life. 

The ba-gua is used to determine which areas of your home correspond to each aspiration.  Clockwise from the top side of the ba-gua, the eight areas affected are Fame, Relationships/Marriage, Children/Creativity, Helpful People/Travel, Career, Knowledge/Spirituality, Family, and Wealth.  The map of the ba-gua is superimposed on a drawing of the home’s floor plan (based on the orientation of the home’s front door) to find any areas that may be lacking or need assistance in manifesting the correct energies desired.  The Career area of the ba-gua is always placed at the front door of the home.  So then the wealth corner, for example, is in the far left corner of the home, and the Relationship/Marriage corner is the far right corner of the home.

(diagram courtesy of www.thespiritualfengshui.com)

I once visited an office that was missing the Wealth corner.  I knew that business was not going to last long, and sure enough, it did close about two months after I was there.  Another client I worked with owned a business that was always suffering financially.  The business itself looked fine energetically, but when I asked the owner about what he had at home in his wealth corner, he admitted he had a desk in that corner that was piled with clutter.  Clutter is a big no-no in Feng-Shui, because it blocks the chi from circulating.  I advised him to clear out the clutter and keep the desk area neat and organized, and as soon as he did this, his customer traffic immediately picked up.

So if your home is lacking one of the key corners, don’t despair!  In Feng-Shui there are fixes (otherwise known as cures) for everything.  Next time, we’ll find out about the basic cures and how to apply them.

Kathleen is available for private consultations in the Prescott area, for your home or business, at kathleenagraham@gmail.com.

Jason Maneely, SFR              
Keller Williams Check Realty
The Stephanie Woods Team
928-925-6050
jpmaneely@kw.com

GOOD DEALS STILL EXIST!

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Short Sales pick up in Prescott Valley

Short sales in Prescott and surrounding areas have definitely picked up in the last few months. We are finding that banks are making it easier to get them through the process. If you, or someone you know would like up to date information on the Short Sale process call our team today. We are dedicated agents working to provide the best outcome possible. Click here to be taken to our website.

The Stephanie Woods Team

Prescott Area Weekly Housing Updated 

Prescott Area Single Family Homes
Prescott Area Foreclosures
Prescott Area Manufactured Homes

Verde Valley Weekly Housing Update  

Verde Valley Area Single Family Homes
Verde Valley Area Foreclosures
Verde Valley Area Manufactured Homes


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Investment of the Week

Here we have a great deal for Prescott.  It's not very often that a apartment at this price comes around in Prescott.  Even in Prescott Valley, you'd have a hard time finding a duplex for this price.  This is a fourplex that in super close to downtown, shopping, parks.  This is a foreclosure, but is in very good condition.  If you do the math, this apartment has a 11.5% CAP before debt servicing.  If you include debt payment with a 25% down payment and a 5% interest, the payment is approx $531.  The would give you a net cap rate of almost 8%, which is great for a Prescott apartment.  As for the details, it is 2771sqft built in 1996 on 0.21 acres.  Each apartment is 2 bedrooms and 1 bath and rent for $550/month


If this is a apartment that your interested in, please give me a call, I would enjoy helping you increase your real estate portfolio.

Jason Maneely, SFR              
Keller Williams Check Realty
The Stephanie Woods Team
928-925-6050
Jason@StephanieWoodsTeam.com

Newly Listed Homes In The Prescott Area

Residential Single Family

Manufactured Mobile Homes

Foreclosures REO Homes 

  
HUD Homes 


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Homes Listed This week In Yavapai County!!

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Newly Listed Residential Homes

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Weekly Listing Update

Newly Listed Foreclosures For Sale In The Prescott Area 

Newly Listed Sort Sales For Sale In The Prescott Area

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HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Now that the holiday's are over, are you ready to start your home search?
We are a team of licensed agent's with area knowledge and expertise...and are happy to help you find your new home!
We specialize in it all, so if you are looking for a HUD, bank owned, short sale or a real equity sale, we can assist you.
We know the market, so just ask us!
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May 2012 be Wonderful!

Please check out the latest list of HUD homes below!!! Call us if you are interested in purchasing or have questions on how to qualify. You can save thousands on these wonderful properties. Our agents are knowledgeable and willing to assist. HUD Photo List (Click Here)

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Have you fallen behind on your mortgage payments, and don’t know what to do? Watch this brief video, and find out what a Short Sale is, and why it may be the solution you have been searching for.
Then contact me Stephanie Woods at 928-237-4435 for a FREE consultation to find out if a Short Sale is right for you.

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Home Inventory Down in Quad - City

Our market inventory is DOWN!  What does this mean?  For seller's a good time to list as we have buyer's that need homes! 
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Foreclosure Fears Foster True Grief

Reports of foreclosures by the millions have been in the news so much over the past few years that to some, it might seem like the new norm.

But as a real estate professional that is in the trenches with financially stressed homeowners every day, it never for a second feels to me like business-as-usual.

The prospect of losing one’s home is right up there among the major sources of grief, and often, it goes hand in hand with other tragic setbacks such as the loss of a job, a divorce, death of a loved one, mounting medical bills or skyrocketing mortgage payments.

Unfortunately, the first stage of grief is denial, and that’s even more the case when the threat of foreclosure is looming. No one wants to talk about or admit financial troubles—even when millions of others have found themselves in a similar spot. It’s completely understandable, but for homeowners who are behind on mortgage payments, decisive action is often the most critical step toward ensuring the best possible solution.

As a real estate professional who has sought out the Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE) designation, I help homeowners deal with the uncertainty that accompanies a mortgage which is no longer manageable. In the process, I help them to get on a path of financial solvency.

If you or someone you care about would like to change the course of a life that’s facing foreclosure, I get it and I can help.

Contact me today!

Stephanie Woods, Realtor

The Stephanie Woods Team

Keller Williams Check Realty

(928) 237-4435
Stephwd@msn.com

BEST DEALS OF THE WEEK FOR THE PRESCOTT AREA!

HUD Homes, FORECLOSURES, and SHORT SALES 10/21/11-10/28/11
Click on the links below to view the best deals of the week for the Prescott Area:

Prescott Area Site Built HUD Homes
Prescott Area Manufactured HUD Homes
Prescott Area Site Built Homes Foreclosure Listings
Prescott Area Manufactured Homes Foreclosure Listings
Prescott Area  Site Built Homes Short Sale Listings
Prescott Area Manufactured Homes Short Sale Listings

Call us if you would like to view any of these amazing deals!!

Stephanie Woods, Realtor
The Stephanie Woods Team
Keller Williams Check Realty
(928) 237-4449 (928) 237-4449
Stephwd@msn.com

Our team has Certified Short Sale agents available if you or someone you know could use assistance. Feel free to call us.



Stephanie Woods
928-308-8565 928-308-8565

8508 PRAIRIE VIEW - VIEWPOINT - PRESCOTT VALLEY ARIZONA

COME TAKE A LOOK AT THIS GREAT NEW LISTING!  8508 PRAIRIE VIEW - VIEWPOINT IN PRESCOTT VALLEY - 4 BEDROOM - FAMILY ROOM - OPEN KITCHEN - GREAT ROOM WITH CORNER FIREPLACE- 3 CAR GARAGE AT THE END OF THE STREET ALL FOR $212,500. CALL THE STEPHANIE WOODS TEAM TODAY FOR YOUR SHOWING AT 928-533-3176 OR 928-237-4455.

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With our higher standards we ask only one thing in return, buyer loyalty with us. We ask that you will agree to be loyal to us during your home buying process and come to us with an questions you may have. This commitment comes at no cost to you, with the understanding of a positive working relationship.

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Renewed trust for tough times

Does it feel like trust is one of the major casualties of the economic meltdown of 2008 – followed by the “Great Recession,” the “Jobless Recovery” and now the threat of a “Double Dip Recession?”

Weren’t we assured that home values were destined to go up and up and up?

There have been lots of promises that help is on the way—and lots of warnings of scams and schemes that have only served to confuse the matter. So where’s a homeowner who’s underwater or overleveraged to turn?

Here’s the bottom line: the choices that homeowners make when they feel they are at the end of their rope will have ramifications for years to come on their ability to qualify for credit, their job prospects, their security clearance and their overall finances. When a family’s financial trajectory is rapidly heading in a negative direction, there’s no substitute for the helping hand of a knowledgeable expert who has the integrity, the experience and the training to reverse the course—someone who is tapped into regulatory initiatives and can separate fact from fiction.

It is my mission to serve as a credible source of information and perspective to homeowners who have found themselves in a tough situation and need help sorting through their options. That’s why I sought out the Certified Distressed Property (CDPE) designation—the most renowned and recognized credential in the distressed property field, and it’s why I continue to stay on top of regulatory and industry developments that impact options available to homeowners who are struggling with their current financial situations.

My message to homeowners who do not know where to turn: there is hope. Foreclosure is not inevitable and neither the government nor your bank wants to see that happen. No one expected to find themselves on the brink of foreclosure, but I have worked with countless clients who have managed to turn their financial trajectory around and get on a path of financial recovery.

It CAN be done! And it would be my privilege to help.
Stephanie Woods Team
Prescott, Prescott Valley, Chino Valley
http://www.shortsaleprescott.com/

Why short sales aren’t always a good option

Why short sales aren’t always a good option

I have many clients who call looking for deals on short sales and foreclosed homes in the Prescott Arizona and the Verde Valley including Prescott Valley, Chino Valley, Dewey-Humboldt, Paulden, Mayer, Clarkdale, Cottonwood, Cornville, Lake Montezuma, Sedona and more. Many think that short sales are better deals than foreclosures, which can be the case depending on their circumstances.

What to consider?

The short sale process has many moving parts that must be aligned in order for the sale to close. The third party lender/lenders have to agree to a short sale. Many times the listing agent is not provided with pricing that is acceptable to the lender at the time the home is listed. The home will most times be priced at fair market value and pricing will be lowered until and offer comes in. This could take several months and once an offer does come in there will most likely be counter offers by the seller based on what the lender will at that point disclose they are willing to accept based on several different factors. It could take days or months still at this point to close the transaction. If you do not have time to wait…..a short sale may not be for you.

When you buy a foreclosure in the Prescott or Verde Valley area, the process is much more straightforward and the prices are set by the bank at the time the property is listed. There is no waiting, guessing, or strategizing with a foreclosure property. In today’s market the best deals are flying off the market as quickly as they are coming on. Tough part with a foreclosure today is that you may be up against many other offers. Properties are not at times selling over asking price with multiple offers. Prescott homes between 150K-250K move extremely quickly so you much have a dedicated hard working agent to keep up with this market.

Some short sales are amazing buys if you have the time and patience. They are at times less competitive as people have shied away from them due to past difficulties in getting them closed. They used to be much more difficult to get accepted but we are now seeing the lender get more streamlined and deals moving quicker. The key to success is being prepared and having a full understanding of both processes and having an agent that knows their stuff and is actively in the market on a full time daily basis.

I invite you to contact me if you know someone who is looking to sale their home!!!!

Stephanie Woods
The Stephanie Woods Team
Keller Williams Check Realty
928-237-4435
Stephwd@msn.com

GREAT HOME IN UNIT 19! PRESCOTT VALLEY! 


Need a Home that boasts a guest sutie?  Or a Super Craft Room?  7160 E. Grandview in Prescott Valley could be your solution.  It offers 3 Bedrroms 2 Baths - Split Floorplan  - 3 car garage (One is heated) Beautifully landscaped front and rear yards on drip system.  Rear covered Deck to enjoy the lush yard.  MLS #956416

$209,900 - Call us today for your showing. The Stephanie Woods Team Keller Williams
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Prescott and Verde Valley latest deals of the week ending 9/23/2011

HUD Homes, FORECLOSURES, and SHORT SALES 09/16/2011-

09/23/2011

Best Deals of the week for Prescott & Verde Valley Areas

Click on the link below for the latest in Foreclosure and Short Sales listed in the past week:

Prescott Area HUD Homes 09/16/2011- 09/23/2011

Prescott Area Site Built Homes Foreclosure Listings 09/16/2011-09/23/2011

Prescott Area Manufactured Homes Foreclosure Listings 09/16/2011-09/23/2011

Prescott Area Short Sale Listings 09/16/2011-09/23/2011

Verde Valley Area Site Built Homes Foreclosure Listings 09/16/2011-09/23/2011

Verde Valley Area Manufactured Homes Foreclosure Listings 09/16/2011-09/23/2011

Verde Valley Area Short Sale Listings 09/16/2011-09/23/2011

Call us if you would like to view any of these amazing deals!!



Stephanie Woods, Realtor

The Stephanie Woods Team

Keller Williams Check Realty

(928) 237-4449
Stephwd@msn.com



Our team has Certified Short Sale agents available if you or someone you know could use assistance. Feel free to call us.


Stephanie Woods

928-308-8565

Prescott Short Sales

Short sales have definitely picked up in the last few months. Banks are making it easier to get through the process. Wait time has also been dramatically decreased on getting approvals. Call us today for up to date information on short sales. If you or anyone you know would like to review your options call us for an appointment. We are here to help. Click here to be taken to our website for additional information.

The Stephanie Woods Team
928-237-4435

Short-term funding extension

For those of you who are not aware President Barack Obama signed a short-term funding extension on Saturday hours after Democrats and Republicans narrowly averted a partial shutdown of the federal government by agreeing on the measure and a budget deal.


The new funding extension, which cuts spending by $2 billion, will last through next Friday, April 15.

The Senate immediately passed the extension on a voice vote. The House of Representatives followed suit early Saturday morning.

Negotiators capped days of frantic closed-door talks and public recriminations by agreeing on a framework for a package of $38.5 billion in spending cuts covering the rest of the fiscal year, which expires September 30. The budget deal still needs to pass in both houses, with the expectation that lawmakers will approve it and the president will sign it before the short-term funding measure expires.

The House is scheduled to begin considering that budget deal on Monday, with a vote slated for Wednesday. The Senate would take up the bill at some point after that, said spokesman Jon Summers of Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid's office.

At this time it is business as usual!

HUD Homes, FORECLOSURES, and SHORT SALES 04/01/2011 - 04/08/2011

Best Deals of the week for Prescott & Verde Valley Areas

Click on the link below for the latest in Foreclosure and Short Sales listed in the past week:

Prescott Area HUD Homes 4/1/2011 – 4/8/2011

Prescott Area Site Built Homes Foreclosure Listings 4/1/2011 – 4/8/2011

Prescott Area Manufactured Homes Foreclosure Listings 4/1/2011 – 4/8/2011

Prescott Area Short Sale Listings 4/1/2011 – 4/8/2011

Verde Valley Area Site Built Homes Foreclosure Listings 4/1/2011 – 4/8/2011

Verde Valley Area Manufactured Homes Foreclosure Listings 4/1/2011 – 4/8/2011

Verde Valley Area Short Sale Listings 4/1/2011 – 4/8/2011

Call us if you would like to view any of these amazing deals!!

Stephanie Woods, Realtor
The Stephanie Woods Team
Keller Williams Check Realty
(928) 237-4455
Stephwd@msn.com

Our team has Certified Short Sale agents available if you or someone you know could use assistance.  Feel free to call us.  We can also offer you a no cost 30 minute legal consultation to evaluate your situation.

Stephanie Woods
928-308-8565

HUD chief warns of housing fallout from shutdown

Shaun Donovan, secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development, told a Senate subcommittee that the Federal Housing Administration could not endorse more loans during a shutdown, adding that this might induce a loss of confidence in the lending community.
“This is the worst time that we could introduce that uncertainty into this fragile housing market,” Donovan said.
The FHA, part of Donovan’s department, oversees mortgage insurance on loans provided by agency-approved lenders. The insurance provides lenders with protection if homeowners default on their loans.
FHA-backed loans are frequently used by first-time homeowners who meet required criteria, Donovan said. The agency backed about 40% of loans used for home purchases in 2010, he said.
Donovan said there is a substantial risk in a shutdown that lenders will not fund loans backed by the FHA — especially if it lasts for a long period. Many lenders may decide to not close on the loans, he said.
More broadly, Donovan echoed the administration’s recent refrain, saying he worried a shutdown could imperil the progress the economy has shown in the past few months.
Americans trying to buy or sell homes would be at risk if Congress doesn’t reach a deal by midnight on Friday, Donovan said. A partial shutdown would ensue starting Saturday if Congress can’t agree on a funding package for the federal government.
Macro-level worries
Donovan also said the FHA plans to monitor the housing market closely during the critical spring and summer buying seasons because of fears of a double-dip recession.
“Certainly the data that we’ve seen over the last few weeks have raised concerns about where the market is going,” he said.
There has been a consistent decline in home prices, but there is some information through pending home sales that the pace of sales might start to increase, he said.
Mortgage lenders helping families stay in their homes are critical in avoiding another recession, Donovan said.
It’s also important that the agency improve enforcement capabilities in order to weed out bad lenders, he said.

Best Deals of the week for the Prescott & Cottonwood Areas

Click on the link below for the latest in Foreclosures and Short Sales listed just this past week.......

Prescott Area Foreclosures Listings 2/18/11 - 2/25/11

Prescott Area Short Sale Listings 2/18/11 - 2/25/11

Sedona/Cottonwood Area Foreclosure Listings 2/18/11 - 2/25/11

Sedona/Cottonwood Area Short Sale Listings 2/18/11 - 2/25/11

Call me if you would like to view any of these amazing deals!!

Stephanie Woods, Realtor
The Stephanie Woods Team
Keller Williams Check Realty
(928) 237-4455
Stephwd@msn.com

Best Deals of the week for the Prescott and Cottonwood Areas

Click on the link below for the latest in Foreclosures and Short Sales

Prescott Area Foreclosures Listed 2/12/11 - 2/19/11

Prescott Area Short Sales Listed 2/12/11 - 2/19/11

Sedona/Cottonwood Area Foreclosures Listed 2/12/11 - 2/19/11

Sedona/Cottonwood Area Short Sales Listed 2/12/11 - 2/19/11

Call me if you would like to view any of these amazing deals!

Stephanie Woods, Realtor
The Stephanie Woods Team
Keller Williams Check Realty
(928) 237-4455
Stephwd@msn.com