Sedona Real Estate Blog

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Real Estate Broker/Owner - Barbara Baker Realty - Sedona's Elite Boutique Real Estate Firm - BR543533000
I will devote this blog to the market conditions and various articles of interest about Sedona and the Verde Valley including Cottonwood, Camp Verde, Lake Montezuma, Page Springs, and Cornville.
RECENT BLOG POSTS
Latest Market reports show that the Medain Sold price in Sedona is ONLY down by 10% from this time last year. That number is better news - for previously it had been down by 30 - 40%. Since 1/1 - 58% of those SOLDS were motivated seller's keeping up with Foreclosed prices. 40% of those solds were...
07/13/2010
  Well, today the  House approved the tax credity extension to give home buyer's until September 30th to close on eligible properties and still qualify for the home buyer tax credit.  The current deadline requires buyers to close by June 30 (tomorrow) in order to qualify.  The Senate must still ...
06/30/2010
So what is a seller and buyer to do?  Listen to CNN, MS NBC, Talk Radio, NAR, or your local Real Estate Agent?  Well, I would say, that a good real estate agent is worth their weight in gold boullions - for Real Estate is local. Yes, it is affected by what happens in the National Arena.  But comp...
06/18/2010
I am fortunate to be a member of the Sedona Luxury Real Estate Professional Associations.  And if you remember the goodwill that came from Macy's Santa recommending Gimbels department store to a parent wanting to purchase a toy that Macy's didn't carry in the classic 1947 film, Miracle on 34th St...
05/23/2010
Well so far the stats for this spring are wonderful in all sectors.  In our single family homes the number of Solds were up by 86% from this time last year.  With 44% of those solds being either a foreclosure or a short sale. The median price point has dropped by 8% from this time last year to $3...
05/15/2010
THERE IS ONLY 1 of ME! THE Highest Home in OAK CREEK CANYON. Not one dwelling higher than this - except bird's nests. Commanding View of the Red Rocks and the CANYON WALLS. So High the creek's rushing water echo from your back deck. Totally remodeled to the 9's - Flooring, Appliances, Roof, Walls...
04/01/2010
OK.  Since so many people are in the throngs of buying property in Sedona... let's remember the Tax Credit incentives.. If you are a renter and would like to buy a First Home in Sedona or the surrounding areas of Cottonwood, Camp Verde, Cornville, or Page Springs... remember the $8,000 tax credit...
01/25/2010
I know this doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure out... However, I have been saying for months that the declining prices in home values will continue until the FEDS, the BANKS, GOD.. .someone stops the wave of foreclosures.. For why should any of us in good faith hold onto our homes during t...
01/10/2010
Hold on Nelly!  Hold On!  Foreclosures were the name of the game in 09 in the Sedona Home Prices and will be the name of the game in 10.  Without a doubt.  Without a doubt. Without a doubt.  Our median price price year to date is down by 10% fueled by Foreclosures.  And an even more staggering fa...
01/07/2010
Well, I never thought I would see it!  Sedona will be having a GREEN Christmas this year.  Bing Crosby and White Christmas will have to step aside for the color of Green $$$$ is the theme this holiday spirit.   And I say that with a relish and a touch of zest - for the Sedona AZ Home marketplace ...
12/03/2009
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