http://prescottlesley.com/ en-us http://prescottlesley.com/post/2774644/list-your-prescott-home-for-sale-now-that-s-my-recommendation-and-i-m-sticking-to-it- <h1>List Your Prescott Home for Sale Now:  that’s my recommendation and I’m sticking to it. </h1> <p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span>Thinking of <a href="http://www.lesleyalward.com" title="Prescott listing agent, realtor, homes for sale in Prescott AZ">listing your home for sale in Prescott Arizona</a>?  Many sellers in the Prescott Arizona area want to wait until the spring before putting their home on the market. Why?</span></p> <ul> <li><span>They don’t think there are many buyers out looking in the winter. </span></li> <li><span>They believe that they will see more potential buyers in the spring and summer and as a result will get a higher price.</span></li> <li><span>They are concerned about buyers tracking snow or mud into their homes.</span></li> </ul> <p class="MsoNormal"><span>Historically, in our Prescott real estate market this line of reasoning made sense. However, our current market does not encourage waiting to list your home for sale.  There are fewer buyers, yet they are serious “ready, willing, and able” buyers.  Our inventory is so low that there are not enough well-priced homes for sale to satisfy buyer demand.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span>Our winter-time market is actually favoring the seller because pent-up demand is outpacing our increase in supply: the number of houses coming onto the market is not as great as the number of buyers wishing to buy. Well-priced homes are seeing  great buyer interest and some are receiving multiple offers. Typically when demand is greater than supply, prices increase, and we are seeing that in pockets throughout Prescott.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span>As a Realtor, I expect our Prescott area spring real estate market to shift slightly to favor the buyer again as:</span></p> <ul> <li><span> the supply of homes listed will increase substantially, and</span></li> <li><span>the number of foreclosed homes will increase as the banks release “Shadow Inventory”, homes already foreclosed upon but held back by the banks.</span></li> </ul> <p class="MsoNormal"><span>The increase in inventory gives buyers more choices thereby reducing seller negotiation power.</span><span>  </span><span>The increase in foreclosure properties impacts prices by continuing to exert downward pressure on prices.  Both of these are obvious negative impacts for sellers.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span>Thinking of listing your home this spring?</span><span>  </span><span>Do it sooner than later to capture ready buyers and sell before the onslaught of new homes come on the market later in the season.  Conversely,<a href="http://buyhomesinPrescott.com" title="search buy homes in Prescott AZ"> thinking of buying in Prescott </a>Arizona, wait until the spring and summer when more homes are for sale and your negotiating power returns!</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p><h1>List Your Prescott Home for Sale Now: </h1><p class="MsoNormal"><span>  </span><span>that’s my recommendation and I’m sticking to it.</span><span>  </span></p><div class="agent_signature"> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span>Lesley Alward</span></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span>Your successful <a href="http://www.lesleyalward.com/" title="Lesley Alward Prescott AZ Realtor">Prescott Arizona realtor</a> is results driven and promises a WOW level of </span><span class="Apple-style-span">client-first service to those wishing to buy or sell homes, houses, property, land, or real estate in Prescott, Williamson Valley, Prescott Valley, Chino Valley, Dewey-Humboldt and other Yavapai County Arizona towns.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><a href="mailto:lesley@lesleyalward.com" title="Lesley Alward Prescott Realtor email">Email</a> Call/text 928-533-4229 for information about </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><a href="http://www.BuyHomesinPrescott.com" title="Search Prescott AZ homes houses land for sale">Prescott, AZ real estate</a></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><br></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/LesleyAlward" title="Lesley Alward Prescott Realtor on Facebook"><img title="Facebook Icon" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/2/7/9/8/5/ar132353370658972.png" height="30" alt="Facebook" width="30"></a><a href="http://twitter.com/PrescottLesley" title="Lesley Alward Realtor Prescott Lesley "><img title="twitter icon" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/2/4/4/9/8/ar132353380289442.png" height="30" alt="twitter" width="30"></a><a href="http://www.linkedin.com/in/LesleyAlward" title="Lesley Alward Prescott Realtor is LinkedIn"><img title="linked in icon" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/3/6/7/0/6/ar132353384760763.png" height="30" alt="linked in" width="30"></a></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> </div> Lesley Alward, Prescott AZ Real Estate AZ Realtor, Listing Agent, Buyers Agent (Realty Executives Northern Arizona) Sun, 29 Jan 2012 09:27:21 -0500 http://prescottlesley.com/post/2774644/list-your-prescott-home-for-sale-now-that-s-my-recommendation-and-i-m-sticking-to-it- http://prescottlesley.com/post/2687529/2012-prescott-az-market-predictions <h1>2012 Prescott AZ Market Predictions</h1> <p>This recent blog from Keeping Current Matters, aka KCM, is spot on in describing our local <a href="http://www.lesleyalward.com" title="Prescott AZ realtor, Arizona real estate agent">Prescott AZ real estate</a> market.  While I use the blog verbatim, I have inserted my observations in <em>CAPITAL LETTERS</em> regarding our local market at the end of each point, as real estate is local.</p> <p><span>Predicting trends during the most volatile housing market in American real estate history is no easy task. We strongly believe these are the five real estate items we should keep an eye on in 2012:</span></p> <h3><strong><span>1. Buyers Will Return</span></strong></h3> <p><span>In 2011, a lack of consumer confidence in the overall economy dramatically impacted the housing market. Buyers were afraid to make a purchasing decision on any big ticket item. By the end of 2011, consumer confidence began to return and sales increased. Economic conditions will continue to improve throughout 2012 and consumer sentiment will solidify. Once that happens, home buyers will realize that now is the time to buy.</span></p> <p><em><span>BUYERS HAVE RETURNED IN FORCE TO OUR MARKET AS SALES ARE UP 1% IN THE LAST 6 MONTHS (DUE TO SEASONAL CYCLE) AND 15.7% YEAR OVER YEAR.</span></em></p> <h3><strong><span>2. Foreclosures Will Increase</span></strong></h3> <p><span>The ‘shadow inventory’ of foreclosures which has been growing since the robo-signing challenges of late 2010 will finally be introduced to the market. Distressed properties sell at discounted prices. They will impact the housing values of the non-distressed homes in the area.</span></p> <p><em><span><span>A SLEW OF BPOs HAVE BEEN ORDERED AND EVERY INDICATION POINTS TO MORE FORECLOSURES COMING ON THE MARKET SOON.</span></span></em></p> <h3><strong><span>3. Prices Will Soften</span></strong></h3> <p><span>As more and more foreclosures come to market, there will be greater downward pressure on the values of houses in the region. Foreclosures impact values of non-distressed properties in two ways:</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span>§</span><span> </span><span>They will eat up some of the buyer demand in the market.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span>§</span><span> </span><span>They will impact the appraisal on ALL transactions in the area.</span></p> <p><span>An increase in foreclosures will have a negative impact on values. This will cause more homes to be underwater.</span></p> <p><span><span><em>DISTRESSED INVENTORY ONLY MAKES UP APPROXIMATELY 15% OF OUR PRESCOTT MARKET BUT ACCOUNTED FOR 34% OF RESIDENTIAL SALES IN 2011.</em></span></span></p> <h3><strong><span>4. Short Sales Will Increase</span></strong></h3> <p><span>As mentioned above, we strongly believe that home prices will soften through at least the first half of 2012. Falling prices will force more homeowners into a position of negative equity. Negative equity is one of the triggers that cause people to strategically default on their mortgage obligations. If this happens, there could be an increase in the number of foreclosures. However, we predict that banks will take preventative measures which will help many of these homes avoid foreclosure by easing the requirements in the short sale process for both homeowners and real estate professionals.</span></p> <p><em><span><span>MANY BUYERS PURCHASED SECOND HOMES IN PRESCOTT DURING "THE BUBBLE" AND THEY ARE MAKING THE STRATEGIC ECONOMIC DECISION TO EITHER WALK AWAY OR PURSUE SHORT SALES.</span></span></em></p> <h3><strong><span>5. Great Agents Will Be VERY Successful</span></strong></h3> <p><span>Real Estate professionals who have invested the money, time and energy to truly understand what is happening and why it is happening will separate themselves from their competition and do very well this year.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span>Those who take that next step of learning how to simply and effectively communicate the market to their clients will be seen as industry leaders. These experts will dominate their markets.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><em><span>THOUGH NOT UP TO MY 2010 5 MILLION IN SALES, THIS PAST YEAR'S 4.1 MILLION IN SALES IS PROOF POSITIVE THAT I AM SERVING MY CLIENTS WELL AND PROVIDING VALUE TO THOSE WHO WISH TO <a href="http://www.BuyHomesinPrescott.com" title="buy search homes in Prescott AZ">BUY OR SELL PRESCOTT AREA HOMES</a> AND PROPERTIES.</span></em></p> <p> </p> <h1>2012 Prescott AZ Market Predictions</h1><div class="agent_signature"> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span>Lesley Alward</span></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span>Your successful <a href="http://www.lesleyalward.com/" title="Lesley Alward Prescott AZ Realtor">Prescott Arizona realtor</a> is results driven and promises a WOW level of </span><span class="Apple-style-span">client-first service to those wishing to buy or sell homes, houses, property, land, or real estate in Prescott, Williamson Valley, Prescott Valley, Chino Valley, Dewey-Humboldt and other Yavapai County Arizona towns.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><a href="mailto:lesley@lesleyalward.com" title="Lesley Alward Prescott Realtor email">Email</a> Call/text 928-533-4229 for information about </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><a href="http://www.BuyHomesinPrescott.com" title="Search Prescott AZ homes houses land for sale">Prescott, AZ real estate</a></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><br></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/LesleyAlward" title="Lesley Alward Prescott Realtor on Facebook"><img title="Facebook Icon" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/2/7/9/8/5/ar132353370658972.png" height="30" alt="Facebook" width="30"></a><a href="http://twitter.com/PrescottLesley" title="Lesley Alward Realtor Prescott Lesley "><img title="twitter icon" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/2/4/4/9/8/ar132353380289442.png" height="30" alt="twitter" width="30"></a><a href="http://www.linkedin.com/in/LesleyAlward" title="Lesley Alward Prescott Realtor is LinkedIn"><img title="linked in icon" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/3/6/7/0/6/ar132353384760763.png" height="30" alt="linked in" width="30"></a></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> </div> Lesley Alward, Prescott AZ Real Estate AZ Realtor, Listing Agent, Buyers Agent (Realty Executives Northern Arizona) Tue, 03 Jan 2012 14:21:18 -0500 http://prescottlesley.com/post/2687529/2012-prescott-az-market-predictions http://prescottlesley.com/post/2592218/what-s-your-goal-to-list-or-to-sell-homes- <p><span><span>As <a href="http://www.realtyexecutives.com/lesleyalward" title="Prescott AZ Listing Agent Lesley Alward">Prescott AZ listing agents</a> we have the responsibility to expose our client's home listing to as many potential  qualified buyers as possible through a wide variety of media in order <em><strong>SELL</strong></em> homes.  Some agents are content to have as many listings as possible so their name is everywhere and they garner buyers, but don't sell the listings.  Not how I do business!   I've fine-tuned my approach to marketing and have been quite successful in <em><strong>listing and selling</strong></em> homes.<em> <strong>I tell my clients what I am going to do, how I am going to do it, then I do it!<span>  </span>Simple!</strong></em></span></span></p> <p><span> <img title="Home Sold by Lesley Alward Over List Price in Prescott AZ" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/5/7/0/1/7/ar13206876971075.jpg" height="229" alt="View Property in Prescott AZ" width="324"></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><span>From selling a <a href="http://www.paarmls.org/prs/maildoc/6363_1320686992-Nov-07-2011-12_29_52pm.html%20" title="Sold Over List Price by Lesley Alward">$420k custom home</a> to a $90k  manufactured home, I've confirmed the fact that <em><strong>accurate pricing and effective multi-media marketing</strong></em> is the key to a successful sale in this market. In both instances, I had multiple offers within the first 10 days and both sold, one for 5% over list price and one just shy of asking price.</span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span><span>It is a <em><strong>real disservice to sellers</strong></em> to price a home above market value. Some realtors will take your listing at your desired price and then hammer you time and time again for a price reduction.  Wow...what a way to do business.</span></span></p> <p><span><span>Your realtor is supposed to be an <a href="http://www.lesleyalward.com" title="Your Prescott AZ Real Estate Specialist">informed and trusted advisor</a> who honestly advises you about the reality of this market.  This includes sharing the hard truths about pricing, readying the home for market, needed repairs and decluttering, and other objective observations about the home.  If your realtor can't be honest with <em><strong>YOU</strong></em>, then how can she/he strongly advocate for you during the negotiations of a purchase offer? </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><span>It is proven by sales statistics time after time that a home priced above market will eventually sell for less than market value. A home properly priced allows the realtor to advocate strongly for the list price based on market sales. </span></span></p> <p><span><span>The <em><strong>secret of selling homes</strong></em> in this Prescott AZ market is truly quite simple: <a href="http://www.buyhomesinPrescott.com" title="Search Prescott AZ Homes for Sale">know the market</a>, price the home right, and tell the world!</span></span></p> <p><span><span>Courtesy of your trusted Prescott Arizona Real Estate Agent and Associate Broker, Lesley Alward.  </span></span></p> <p><span><span>928-533-4229, <a href="mailto:Lesley@LesleyAlward.com">Lesley@LesleyAlward.com</a></span></span></p> <p> </p><div class="agent_signature"> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span>Lesley Alward</span></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span>Your successful <a href="http://www.lesleyalward.com/" title="Lesley Alward Prescott AZ Realtor">Prescott Arizona realtor</a> is results driven and promises a WOW level of </span><span class="Apple-style-span">client-first service to those wishing to buy or sell homes, houses, property, land, or real estate in Prescott, Williamson Valley, Prescott Valley, Chino Valley, Dewey-Humboldt and other Yavapai County Arizona towns.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><a href="mailto:lesley@lesleyalward.com" title="Lesley Alward Prescott Realtor email">Email</a> Call/text 928-533-4229 for information about </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><a href="http://www.BuyHomesinPrescott.com" title="Search Prescott AZ homes houses land for sale">Prescott, AZ real estate</a></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><br></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/LesleyAlward" title="Lesley Alward Prescott Realtor on Facebook"><img title="Facebook Icon" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/2/7/9/8/5/ar132353370658972.png" height="30" alt="Facebook" width="30"></a><a href="http://twitter.com/PrescottLesley" title="Lesley Alward Realtor Prescott Lesley "><img title="twitter icon" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/2/4/4/9/8/ar132353380289442.png" height="30" alt="twitter" width="30"></a><a href="http://www.linkedin.com/in/LesleyAlward" title="Lesley Alward Prescott Realtor is LinkedIn"><img title="linked in icon" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/3/6/7/0/6/ar132353384760763.png" height="30" alt="linked in" width="30"></a></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> </div> Lesley Alward, Prescott AZ Real Estate AZ Realtor, Listing Agent, Buyers Agent (Realty Executives Northern Arizona) Mon, 07 Nov 2011 13:00:32 -0500 http://prescottlesley.com/post/2592218/what-s-your-goal-to-list-or-to-sell-homes- http://prescottlesley.com/post/2592402/the-ranch-at-prescott-3-bedroom-accessible-home-for-sale-prescott-az- <p><img title="List homes in Prescott AZ" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/6/4/8/2/4/ar132069222042846.jpg" height="107" alt="Prescott AZ Realtor Real Estate Agent" width="145"></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><span><span><h1>The Ranch at Prescott 3 Bedroom Accessible Home for Sale Prescott AZ </h1></span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><span><span><br></span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><span>Grand and light-filled, this<a href="http://www.propertynut.com/listings/Arizona/Prescott/Accessible-3-Bedroom-in-The-Ranch-at-Prescott-Houses-Homes-For-Sale-in-Prescott-Arizona/33759" title="Accessible Home for Sale in the Ranch at Prescott AZ"> 3 bedroom 3 bath home</a> with main level living in the Ranch at Prescott offers spaciousness, accessibility, and privacy.<span>  </span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><img title="Great Room in Accessible 3 Bedroom Prescott Home" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/2/3/4/5/2/ar132069024325432.jpg" height="205" alt="3 bedroom home for sale in the Ranch at Prescott" width="264"></span></span><span><span>The Great Room features a wall of built-in shelves and cabinets for your art and book collections as well as a wood burning fireplace.<span>  </span>The ceiling is vaulted and clerestory windows and hardwood floors grace the room.<span>  </span>The dining area offers room for entertaining guests or your morning tea or you can stroll out to your covered patio for same.<span>   </span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><span>An office or library with walls of built-ins is situated off of the Great Room and offers access to the spa room and serves as a buffer to the Master Bedroom down the hall.<span>  <img title="3 bedroom home for sale in Prescott AZ" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/1/6/6/5/3/ar132069089935661.jpg" height="150" alt="Accessible home for sale in the Ranch at Prescott AZ" width="200"></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span>The master has a fireplace, ceiling fan, full wall of closet space, and access to the patio.<span>  </span>The master bath features tile floors, a garden tub, walk-in shower, and double vanity and can be directly accessed from the spa room for a quick rinse.</span></span></p> <p><span><span>On the other side of the Great Room is the spacious kitchen with island, breakfast bar &amp; nook, pantry, and chef's desk.<span>  </span>Stocking up with groceries is a snap as the kitchen adjoins the laundry room which is next to the garage.<span>  </span>Easy!</span></span></p> <p><br><span><span>Continuing beyond the kitchen on the main level is an additional bedroom with hall bath.<span>  </span>Not a stitch of wall to wall carpet is to be found in this home as kitchen, baths, laundry and spa room are tiled and all other floors are hardwood.<span>  </span>Hallways are wide, doorways accessible, and thresholds low.</span></span><span><span> <img title="Prescott Home for sale in the Ranch at Prescott" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/2/2/1/6/2/ar132069197326122.jpg" height="214" alt="The Ranch at Prescott 3 Bedroom Accessible Home for Sale Prescott AZ " width="341"></span></span></p> <p><br><span><span>Upstairs is a large room with private covered deck, full bath and walk-in closet.<span>  </span>While it serves now as a game room, it is well suited as a second master bedroom with oodles of privacy and space. </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><span>The 2 car attached garage houses the furnace and 75 gallon re-circulating water heater and a handy coat closet.<span>  </span>The drive is very gently sloping for additional guest parking.</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><span><br></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><span>The east side of the home offers fenced covered and uncovered patio areas for outdoor enjoyment for you and your pooch.<span>  </span>A small fenced garden area beyond the patio provides gardening enthusiasts with a place to grow vegies and flowers.</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><span>Located in the Ranch at Prescott, Prescott AZ, near the soon to be open Trader Joe's, the Gateway Mall, Costco, this home is just minutes to Prescott's Downtown Square and Yavapai Regional Medical Center.<span>  </span>The subdivision offers tennis courts and hiking paths with homes nestled in the forest adjoining the Prescott National Forest.</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><span><h1>The Ranch at Prescott 3 Bedroom Accessible Home for Sale Prescott AZ</h1> </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><span><img title="Prescott AZ Realtor Lesley Alward" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/7/8/8/7/4/ar132069241147887.jpg" height="46" alt="Realtor MLS" width="100"><img title="Equal Housing Opportunity" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/8/5/9/0/0/ar132069280800958.jpg" height="100" alt="Equal Housing Opportunity" width="100"></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p> </p><div class="agent_signature"> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span>Lesley Alward</span></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span>Your successful <a href="http://www.lesleyalward.com/" title="Lesley Alward Prescott AZ Realtor">Prescott Arizona realtor</a> is results driven and promises a WOW level of </span><span class="Apple-style-span">client-first service to those wishing to buy or sell homes, houses, property, land, or real estate in Prescott, Williamson Valley, Prescott Valley, Chino Valley, Dewey-Humboldt and other Yavapai County Arizona towns.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><a href="mailto:lesley@lesleyalward.com" title="Lesley Alward Prescott Realtor email">Email</a> Call/text 928-533-4229 for information about </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><a href="http://www.BuyHomesinPrescott.com" title="Search Prescott AZ homes houses land for sale">Prescott, AZ real estate</a></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><br></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/LesleyAlward" title="Lesley Alward Prescott Realtor on Facebook"><img title="Facebook Icon" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/2/7/9/8/5/ar132353370658972.png" height="30" alt="Facebook" width="30"></a><a href="http://twitter.com/PrescottLesley" title="Lesley Alward Realtor Prescott Lesley "><img title="twitter icon" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/2/4/4/9/8/ar132353380289442.png" height="30" alt="twitter" width="30"></a><a href="http://www.linkedin.com/in/LesleyAlward" title="Lesley Alward Prescott Realtor is LinkedIn"><img title="linked in icon" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/3/6/7/0/6/ar132353384760763.png" height="30" alt="linked in" width="30"></a></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> </div> Lesley Alward, Prescott AZ Real Estate AZ Realtor, Listing Agent, Buyers Agent (Realty Executives Northern Arizona) Mon, 07 Nov 2011 14:10:36 -0500 http://prescottlesley.com/post/2592402/the-ranch-at-prescott-3-bedroom-accessible-home-for-sale-prescott-az- http://prescottlesley.com/post/2593577/prescott-az-market-november-2011-snapshot <p><span><span><h1>PRESCOTT AZ MARKET NOVEMBER 2011 SNAPSHOT</h1></span></span></p> <p><span>The <a href="http://www.BuyHomesinPrescott.com" title="Search Prescott Area Homes">Prescott AZ real estate market</a> can still be considered a <strong>buyer's market</strong> as prices have declined to 2001-2002 levels and home affordability has improved dramatically.<span>  </span>Our local market is not dominated by distressed sales--74% of sales in the last 3 months were traditional sales--but is strongly influenced by them and both average and median sales prices continue to decline-- down 4.6% and 5.2% respectively in the last 3 months.<span>  The fact that</span> 50% of all Prescott home sales in the last 3 months were for homes priced $200,000 or less explains the continued decline in average and median prices.</span></p> <p><span> <img title="Lesley Alward sells another Prescott AZ Home" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/5/9/4/7/5/ar132076021357495.jpg" height="115" alt="PRESCOTT AZ MARKET NOVEMBER 2011 SNAPSHOT" width="187"></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span>In Prescott, there has been a <strong>resurgence of second home buyers</strong>, a market that had virtually disappeared in late 2008 through 2010.<span>  Indeed, o</span>f my 22 Prescott home transactions in the past 12 months, 9 have been for second home buyers.  Along with the second home sales there has been a rise in cash buyers of late.  Of course the historically low interest rates are encouraging buyers to purchase now rather than wait for any anticipated further declines in value.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><img title="Cash Buyers Return to Prescott" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/4/2/2/9/4/ar132076066549224.jpg" height="140" alt="PRESCOTT AZ MARKET NOVEMBER 2011 SNAPSHOT" width="140"><span>  </span></span></p> <p><span>Another critical factor effecting home sales in Prescott is our steadily <strong>decreasing listing inventory</strong>.<span>  Those who do not have to sell are choosing not to list and waiting for a more favorable seller's market and the usual uptick in listings after the winter months.  </span>As the number of homes for sale in Prescott declines, competition for those that are currently listed and well-priced increases, giving sellers more negotiating power than they have seen in quite some time.<span>  </span>Multiple offers are becoming more common as there continues to be pent up demand for purchasing in the Prescott area.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><strong><a href="http://www.cityofprescott.net" title="Prescott Arizona city page">Prescott continues to be a destination town</a></strong> enjoyed by both full time residents and as a weekend getaway.<span>  </span>With low interest rates, low listing inventory, and pent-up demand simmering, it is a great time to <a href="http://www.realtyexecutives.com/lesleyalward" title="Search Prescott area homes">buy or sell homes and property</a> in Prescott Arizona!</span></p> <p></p><h1>PRESCOTT AZ MARKET NOVEMBER 2011 SNAPSHOT</h1><div class="agent_signature"> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span>Lesley Alward</span></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span>Your successful <a href="http://www.lesleyalward.com/" title="Lesley Alward Prescott AZ Realtor">Prescott Arizona realtor</a> is results driven and promises a WOW level of </span><span class="Apple-style-span">client-first service to those wishing to buy or sell homes, houses, property, land, or real estate in Prescott, Williamson Valley, Prescott Valley, Chino Valley, Dewey-Humboldt and other Yavapai County Arizona towns.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><a href="mailto:lesley@lesleyalward.com" title="Lesley Alward Prescott Realtor email">Email</a> Call/text 928-533-4229 for information about </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><a href="http://www.BuyHomesinPrescott.com" title="Search Prescott AZ homes houses land for sale">Prescott, AZ real estate</a></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><br></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/LesleyAlward" title="Lesley Alward Prescott Realtor on Facebook"><img title="Facebook Icon" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/2/7/9/8/5/ar132353370658972.png" height="30" alt="Facebook" width="30"></a><a href="http://twitter.com/PrescottLesley" title="Lesley Alward Realtor Prescott Lesley "><img title="twitter icon" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/2/4/4/9/8/ar132353380289442.png" height="30" alt="twitter" width="30"></a><a href="http://www.linkedin.com/in/LesleyAlward" title="Lesley Alward Prescott Realtor is LinkedIn"><img title="linked in icon" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/3/6/7/0/6/ar132353384760763.png" height="30" alt="linked in" width="30"></a></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> </div> Lesley Alward, Prescott AZ Real Estate AZ Realtor, Listing Agent, Buyers Agent (Realty Executives Northern Arizona) Tue, 08 Nov 2011 09:06:26 -0500 http://prescottlesley.com/post/2593577/prescott-az-market-november-2011-snapshot http://prescottlesley.com/post/2596352/ranch-style-williamson-valley-home-dedicated-to-the-good-life-in-prescott-az <p></p><h1>Ranch Style Williamson Valley Home Dedicated to the Good Life in Prescott AZ</h1> <p class="MsoNormal"><span>This meticulously maintained, single owner, <a href="http://www.propertynut.com/listings/Arizona/Prescott/3-Bedroom-Houses-Homes-For-Sale-on-acreage-in-Williamson-Valley-Prescott-Arizona-near-Abia-Judd-Elementary-School-Granite-Mountain-Middle-School-and-YRMC/32001" title="Home for Sale in Williamson Valley Prescott AZ">ranch style Prescott home</a> is built for the full enjoyment of life!<span>  </span>Nestled on over 1 acre in Williamson Valley next to the exclusive Yakashba Estates in the Ponderosa Pines, this home is close<img title="Prescott Realtor Lesley Alward" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/2/5/8/3/0/ar132087082803852.jpg" height="67" alt="Prescott AZ Associate broker" width="95"> to hiking, horseback riding trails, golf, walking distance to Abia Judd Elementary and Granite Mountain Middle Schools, and minutes to medical facilities, shopping, and Prescott's Courthouse Square.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><img title="Ranch Style Home in Williamson Valley, Prescott AZ" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/7/1/7/9/3/ar132086702639717.JPG" height="160" alt="Williamson Valley Ranch Style Home for sale in Prescott AZ" width="247"> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span>With 2980 square feet, this home offers room for eveyone and every activity from lounging to soaking to playing pool to gardening, entertaining, and cooking!  </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span>The 3 bedrooms and 3 baths are complemented by a spacious family room with gas insert fireplace which looks out to the entry patio.  The living and dining rooms share a large space and feature another fireplace and views into the private back patio.<img title="2405 Windes Lane Family Room" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/7/4/0/3/8/ar132086859183047.JPG" height="147" alt="Ranch Style Williamson Valley home for sale" width="217"></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span>The kitchen features a pantry, breakfast nook and easy access to the private backyard patio and garden for enjoying your morning coffee or entertaining your family and friends.  </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span>The garage was transformed into a  huge rec room with pool table, Murphy bed, and walk-in closet with access to a fenced dog run on the side of the home.  </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><img title="Prescott Real Estate home for sale" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/3/2/3/0/3/ar132086907230323.JPG" height="120" alt="Ranch style home for sale in Prescott AZ" width="160"></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><span>For your ultimate soaking experience there's 1) a jacuzzi room with full-size spa/hot tub,</span>  TV and frig with access from the house or the back patio<span>; 2)  a large steam shower in the master bath; and 3) a personal soaking tub in the luxurious hall bath!<img title="Prescott real estate for sale" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/4/7/2/2/6/ar132086932162274.JPG" height="120" alt="Ranchs style Williamson Valley Home for Sale in Prescott AZ" width="160"></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span>The master bedroom suite is spacious and split from the other 2 bedrooms for privacy and quiet.  As mentioned above, it's adjacent bath has a steam shower for the ultimate in relaxation.<span>  </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><img title="Prescott AZ home for sale" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/4/3/6/4/1/ar132086880114634.JPG" height="120" alt="Ranch Style Home Prescott AZ home for sale" width="160"> Two additional bedrooms offer room for family or guests.  There are two hall baths on this side of the home as well as a laundry area and rec room.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><span>A 2 car garage fits larger vehicles and oodles of storage is found throughout the home.  The property is gently sloping with Ponderosa Pines shading the home and patios and huge boulders framing the flowers and trees.</span></span></p> <p><span><span>Kick back and enjoy your private jacuzzi with TV and refrigerator, luxuriate in your steam shower or personal soaking tub, enjoy a shared billiards game, lounge quietly in one of the 3 patios, meander through the boulder and tree-edged garden, or host a barbecue for friends and family! Located just 3 miles to shopping, medical facilities, YRMC, schools, and close to hiking and riding trails on the west side of Prescott.  </span></span></p> <p><span><span><img title="Equal Housing Logo" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/5/3/0/4/0/ar132087090704035.jpg" height="40" alt="Equal Housing" width="40"></span></span></p> <p> </p><h1>Ranch Style Williamson Valley Home Dedicated to the Good Life in Prescott AZ</h1><div class="agent_signature"> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span>Lesley Alward</span></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span>Your successful <a href="http://www.lesleyalward.com/" title="Lesley Alward Prescott AZ Realtor">Prescott Arizona realtor</a> is results driven and promises a WOW level of </span><span class="Apple-style-span">client-first service to those wishing to buy or sell homes, houses, property, land, or real estate in Prescott, Williamson Valley, Prescott Valley, Chino Valley, Dewey-Humboldt and other Yavapai County Arizona towns.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><a href="mailto:lesley@lesleyalward.com" title="Lesley Alward Prescott Realtor email">Email</a> Call/text 928-533-4229 for information about </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><a href="http://www.BuyHomesinPrescott.com" title="Search Prescott AZ homes houses land for sale">Prescott, AZ real estate</a></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><br></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/LesleyAlward" title="Lesley Alward Prescott Realtor on Facebook"><img title="Facebook Icon" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/2/7/9/8/5/ar132353370658972.png" height="30" alt="Facebook" width="30"></a><a href="http://twitter.com/PrescottLesley" title="Lesley Alward Realtor Prescott Lesley "><img title="twitter icon" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/2/4/4/9/8/ar132353380289442.png" height="30" alt="twitter" width="30"></a><a href="http://www.linkedin.com/in/LesleyAlward" title="Lesley Alward Prescott Realtor is LinkedIn"><img title="linked in icon" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/3/6/7/0/6/ar132353384760763.png" height="30" alt="linked in" width="30"></a></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> </div> Lesley Alward, Prescott AZ Real Estate AZ Realtor, Listing Agent, Buyers Agent (Realty Executives Northern Arizona) Sat, 12 Nov 2011 11:19:04 -0500 http://prescottlesley.com/post/2596352/ranch-style-williamson-valley-home-dedicated-to-the-good-life-in-prescott-az http://prescottlesley.com/post/2595723/realtor-as-salesperson-or-valuable-prescott-az-real-estate-resource- <p><span><span><h1>REALTOR AS SALESPERSON OR VALUABLE PRESCOTT AZ REAL ESTATE RESOURCE?</h1></span></span></p> <p><span><span>You may have seen <strong>recent Realtor ads</strong> that say "I can sell your home in 60 days or you owe me no commission" or "If I don't save you $5000 on your purchase then I will give you $500", or things of this nature. </span></span><span><span> <img title="Prescott Realtor" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/5/2/0/3/7/ar132085153873025.jpg" height="177" alt="Prescott Realtor Valuable Real Estate Resource" width="255"></span></span></p> <p><span><span>Well, truth be told, most sellers will discount their list price by $5000; and the agent who promises <strong>to sell in 60 days</strong> doesn't tell you that you must list your home <strong>well below market value</strong> and jump through a multitude of other hoops to qualify for this irresistible offer.  Too good to be true?  Absolutely!</span></span></p> <p><span><span>My question to any potential client looking to buy or sell property in the Prescott AZ area is this:  When selling or buying a home do you wish to be represented by a "salesperson" or a <a href="http://www.lesleyalward.com" title="Lesley Alward's web site">trusted real estate advisor and advocate</a>? It is a real choice: do you go for the gimmics or affiliate yourself with a realtor who is honest, straightforward and will work tirelessly for you to get the best deal on the purchase or sale of your Prescott home? </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><img title="Prescott Real Estate Sales agent" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/2/3/6/3/7/ar132085239273632.jpg" height="150" alt="Prescott Realtor Valuable Real Estate Resource" width="99">My preference and practice is the latter.<span>  Our challenge as Realtors is to change our image as "salespeople" to that of valuable and valued resource.  To that end, I recognize that my job is</span> to inform, educate and advise and in doing so help my clients meet their real estate goals in buying or selling homes in the Prescott, AZ area.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><span><span>Does this approach work?  Absolutely!  My client-first efforts have repeatedly put me in the top 10% of all Prescott Area Realtors, an accomplishment I am confident to reach again this year.  And it is a sure fire way to get referral business as clients feel appreciated and well-served as their real estate goals are successfully met.</span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><span><span> </span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><span><span><span><h1>REALTOR AS SALESPERSON OR VALUABLE PRESCOTT AZ REAL ESTATE RESOURCE?</h1>  Your actions will tell.</span></span></span></span></p> <p> </p><div class="agent_signature"> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span>Lesley Alward</span></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span>Your successful <a href="http://www.lesleyalward.com/" title="Lesley Alward Prescott AZ Realtor">Prescott Arizona realtor</a> is results driven and promises a WOW level of </span><span class="Apple-style-span">client-first service to those wishing to buy or sell homes, houses, property, land, or real estate in Prescott, Williamson Valley, Prescott Valley, Chino Valley, Dewey-Humboldt and other Yavapai County Arizona towns.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><a href="mailto:lesley@lesleyalward.com" title="Lesley Alward Prescott Realtor email">Email</a> Call/text 928-533-4229 for information about </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><a href="http://www.BuyHomesinPrescott.com" title="Search Prescott AZ homes houses land for sale">Prescott, AZ real estate</a></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><br></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/LesleyAlward" title="Lesley Alward Prescott Realtor on Facebook"><img title="Facebook Icon" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/2/7/9/8/5/ar132353370658972.png" height="30" alt="Facebook" width="30"></a><a href="http://twitter.com/PrescottLesley" title="Lesley Alward Realtor Prescott Lesley "><img title="twitter icon" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/2/4/4/9/8/ar132353380289442.png" height="30" alt="twitter" width="30"></a><a href="http://www.linkedin.com/in/LesleyAlward" title="Lesley Alward Prescott Realtor is LinkedIn"><img title="linked in icon" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/3/6/7/0/6/ar132353384760763.png" height="30" alt="linked in" width="30"></a></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> </div> Lesley Alward, Prescott AZ Real Estate AZ Realtor, Listing Agent, Buyers Agent (Realty Executives Northern Arizona) Sat, 12 Nov 2011 11:20:11 -0500 http://prescottlesley.com/post/2595723/realtor-as-salesperson-or-valuable-prescott-az-real-estate-resource- http://prescottlesley.com/post/2607097/gardening-and-success-in-prescott-az-real-estate <p>As a fervent Arizona high country gardener and an equally successful <a href="http://www.lesleyalward.com" title="Prescott AZ Associate Broker Realtor">Prescott AZ realtor</a>, I have found my years of experience in the former has made me better at the latter. Really!</p> <p>For years in both Northern California and then in Prescott, Arizona, I was a landscape contractor, <strong>designing and building residential gardens </strong>to the delight of my clients and the neighbors!  I ventured into the world of vegetable and flower gardening here in Prescott and became a Master Gardener through the University of Arizona to learn more about the vagaries of high country gardening and to better serve the public.  <img title="Lesley Alward's Vegie Garden" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/7/9/4/0/1/ar132148712910497.JPG" height="150" alt="Successful Prescott AZ Realtor" width="200"></p> <p><strong>As a gardener I've learned to determine what the soil needs</strong> in order to foster healthy and productive plants. Then I select the <strong>right plant for the right area</strong> (Location, Location, Location) considering water needs, sun exposure, potential pests (bunnies, havelina, deer), and feeding requirements.</p> <p>I purchase the <strong>best seeds or plant for the price</strong>, nurture the seedlings, follow the proper planting techniques while paying special attention to the plants' needs to assure the plant will not only survive, but thrive and bear wonderful and tasty fruit!<img title="Lesley Alward, Prescott Realtor and Master Gardener" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/5/5/8/9/6/ar132148518269855.jpg" height="156" alt="vegie basket" width="200"></p> <p>And, I keep a watchful eye on the plants for years to come and <strong>provide TLC as needed</strong> when problems arise or simply enjoy them for the beauty and bounty they offer.</p> <p><strong>As a Realtor</strong> I first make every effort to listen to my clients and understand and provide for their needs. Then, for sellers, I determine a pricing, marketing and sales strategy which results in the most timely sale for the desired price with the least amount of stress so the sellers move forward and flourish. </p> <p><img title="Lesley Alward's garden bounty" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/2/4/9/0/0/ar132148582800942.jpg" height="146" alt="Successful Prescott Realtor" width="200">By <strong>selecting the right marketing strategy</strong> and the right price, buyers' and buyers' agents' awareness of the listing grows, an offer is received, an agreement is reached, and the transaction successfully closes, a delight for all! </p> <p><strong><a href="http://www.buyhomesinprescott.com" title="Search Prescott AZ Homes for Sale">For buyers I assist in finding the right home for the right price in the right location</a></strong> based on the buyer's needs. I serve as a resource for all the information needed so that my buyers can make an informed decision.  I then follow the appropriate protocol to assure my clients are protected and happy, that the transaction successfully closes, and my clients happily grow into their home.</p> <p>In both instances, I remain a <strong>trusted realtor resource</strong> by providing advice and assistance should problems arise over the years. And, I happily tend to the friendships formed, appreciating and enjoying all they have to offer through the years.</p> <p><strong>My goal and promise</strong> is to treat my clients and their transactions with the same care, attention to detail, and TLC with which<img title="Prescott Realtor &amp; Master Gardener" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/7/6/8/7/9/ar132148687397867.JPG" height="150" alt="Prescott Realtor &amp; Master Gardener" width="200"> I tend my garden.  The results will satisfy and delight you!  And, you will enjoy the fruits of my garden and my gardening expertise as a thank you for doing business with me, your trustworthy Prescott AZ Realtor, as we remain friends through the years! </p> <p>Realtor and Master Gardener...a delightful combination sure to please those wishing to buy or sell real estate in Prescott AZ.</p> <p> </p> <p>MAY YOUR GARDEN GROW!</p><div class="agent_signature"> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span>Lesley Alward</span></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span>Your successful <a href="http://www.lesleyalward.com/" title="Lesley Alward Prescott AZ Realtor">Prescott Arizona realtor</a> is results driven and promises a WOW level of </span><span class="Apple-style-span">client-first service to those wishing to buy or sell homes, houses, property, land, or real estate in Prescott, Williamson Valley, Prescott Valley, Chino Valley, Dewey-Humboldt and other Yavapai County Arizona towns.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><a href="mailto:lesley@lesleyalward.com" title="Lesley Alward Prescott Realtor email">Email</a> Call/text 928-533-4229 for information about </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><a href="http://www.BuyHomesinPrescott.com" title="Search Prescott AZ homes houses land for sale">Prescott, AZ real estate</a></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><br></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/LesleyAlward" title="Lesley Alward Prescott Realtor on Facebook"><img title="Facebook Icon" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/2/7/9/8/5/ar132353370658972.png" height="30" alt="Facebook" width="30"></a><a href="http://twitter.com/PrescottLesley" title="Lesley Alward Realtor Prescott Lesley "><img title="twitter icon" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/2/4/4/9/8/ar132353380289442.png" height="30" alt="twitter" width="30"></a><a href="http://www.linkedin.com/in/LesleyAlward" title="Lesley Alward Prescott Realtor is LinkedIn"><img title="linked in icon" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/3/6/7/0/6/ar132353384760763.png" height="30" alt="linked in" width="30"></a></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> </div> Lesley Alward, Prescott AZ Real Estate AZ Realtor, Listing Agent, Buyers Agent (Realty Executives Northern Arizona) Wed, 16 Nov 2011 19:03:04 -0500 http://prescottlesley.com/post/2607097/gardening-and-success-in-prescott-az-real-estate http://prescottlesley.com/post/2607878/prescott-az-2012-real-estate-outlook-hot-or-not- <p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span><h1>PRESCOTT, ARIZONA REAL ESTATE MARKET:  HOT OR NOT IN 2012?</h1></span></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal">My response to this query is a positive and unequivocal “<strong>Depends</strong>”!  <img title="Prescott AZ Real Estate Market Trends" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/6/7/2/2/2/ar132154818322276.jpg" height="148" alt="Prescott AZ Market Forecast 2012" width="80">The key factor playing into the heat level of our current market is <strong>purchase price</strong>, as lower priced homes are receiving multiple offers and getting snatched up by second home buyers, first time home buyers, and investors while higher priced homes languish.  Sales volume is increasing while both average and median sales prices continue to decline, albeit at a slower pace.  I foresee this trend continuing into and through 2012.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><img title="Prescott AZ Homes for Sale" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/2/1/5/3/6/ar13215482663512.jpg" height="75" alt="homes for sale in Prescott AZ" width="150">Prices in Prescott, Arizona have declined to 2001-2002 levels and home affordability has improved dramatically.  <strong>Our local market is not dominated by distressed sales</strong>--74% of sales in the last 3 months were traditional sales--but is strongly influenced by them and both average and median sales prices continue to decline-- down 4.6% and 5.2% respectively in the last 3 months.  Indeed, 50% of all Prescott home sales in the last 3 months were for homes priced $200,000 or less.  This trend seems well entrenched and I see it also continuing into and through 2012.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal">For those who study <strong>market statistics</strong>,<img title="Increasing Sales Volume in Prescott Arizona" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/6/8/6/1/4/ar132154834341686.jpg" height="74" alt="home sales" width="100"> it is clear that Prescott’s local real estate market is steadily improving in terms of sales volume.  Sales of residential units in the city of Prescott increased by 26% from 2009 to 2010, and another 16% from 2010 to 2011 year to date.  The days on market declined in the same time frame by 6.75% and 6.5% respectfully.  <strong>Prescott homes are selling and they are selling more rapidly!</strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal">However… the caveat to this increase in total sales is that <strong>sales prices have dramatically declined</strong> during this time.  Average sales prices declined by 8.5% while median sales prices decreased 10.8% from 2009 to 2010.  This trend continued from 2010 to 2011 year to date as average sales priced decreased another 8.3% and median sales price fell 11.9%. It seems clear this trend too will continue in 2012.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">I am heartened by the fact that, in the city of Prescott especially, there has been a <strong>resurgence of second home</strong> <strong>buyers</strong>, a market that had virtually disappeared in late 2008 through mid-2010. <img title="Historically Low Interest Rates a Boon for Buyers" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/7/2/8/2/8/ar132154862282827.jpg" height="75" alt="interest rate" width="100"> Of course, the historically <strong>low interest rates</strong> are encouraging buyers to purchase now rather than wait for any anticipated further declines in value.  It doesn’t seem likely that interest rates will increase dramatically in the coming year, even if there is some upward movement.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">One critical factor effecting home sales in Prescott is our <strong>decreasing listing inventory</strong>.  As the number of homes for sale in Prescott declines, competition for those that are currently listed and well-priced increases, giving sellers more negotiating power than they have seen in quite some time.  Multiple offers are more common as there continues to be pent up demand for purchasing in the Prescott area.  I and other <a href="http://www.lesleyalward.com" title="Lesley Alward, PrescottAZ Listing Specialist">Prescott AZ listing agents</a> are encouraging sellers to list their homes even now, during our traditionally slower winter season, as buyers are eager to purchase and unable to <a href="http://www.BuyHomesinPrescott.com" title="Search Prescott AZ Homes Houses for Sale">find their dream homes</a>.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><img title="Prescott AZ Real Estate Market is Improving" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/7/7/3/1/5/ar132154895351377.jpg" height="77" alt="Prescott AZ real estate market forecast 2012" width="100">Overall, <strong>I am prepared for 2012 to be a toasty real estate</strong> <strong>market</strong> and hot for lower priced homes.   Prescott continues to be a destination town enjoyed by both full time residents and as a weekend getaway.  With low interest rates, low listing inventory, and pent-up demand simmering, 2012 be a <strong>great time to sell</strong> for those who have owned their homes for 10 years or more.  It will continue to be a <strong>hot market for buyers</strong> looking for screamin’ deals, but they best be pre-approved and prepared to present an offer at a moment’s notice as well-priced homes don’t last long.</p><h1>PRESCOTT AZ 2012 REAL ESTATE OUTLOOK: HOT OR NOT?</h1> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p><div class="agent_signature"> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span>Lesley Alward</span></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span>Your successful <a href="http://www.lesleyalward.com/" title="Lesley Alward Prescott AZ Realtor">Prescott Arizona realtor</a> is results driven and promises a WOW level of </span><span class="Apple-style-span">client-first service to those wishing to buy or sell homes, houses, property, land, or real estate in Prescott, Williamson Valley, Prescott Valley, Chino Valley, Dewey-Humboldt and other Yavapai County Arizona towns.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><a href="mailto:lesley@lesleyalward.com" title="Lesley Alward Prescott Realtor email">Email</a> Call/text 928-533-4229 for information about </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><a href="http://www.BuyHomesinPrescott.com" title="Search Prescott AZ homes houses land for sale">Prescott, AZ real estate</a></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><br></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/LesleyAlward" title="Lesley Alward Prescott Realtor on Facebook"><img title="Facebook Icon" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/2/7/9/8/5/ar132353370658972.png" height="30" alt="Facebook" width="30"></a><a href="http://twitter.com/PrescottLesley" title="Lesley Alward Realtor Prescott Lesley "><img title="twitter icon" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/2/4/4/9/8/ar132353380289442.png" height="30" alt="twitter" width="30"></a><a href="http://www.linkedin.com/in/LesleyAlward" title="Lesley Alward Prescott Realtor is LinkedIn"><img title="linked in icon" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/3/6/7/0/6/ar132353384760763.png" height="30" alt="linked in" width="30"></a></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> </div> Lesley Alward, Prescott AZ Real Estate AZ Realtor, Listing Agent, Buyers Agent (Realty Executives Northern Arizona) Thu, 17 Nov 2011 12:00:30 -0500 http://prescottlesley.com/post/2607878/prescott-az-2012-real-estate-outlook-hot-or-not- http://prescottlesley.com/post/2618045/grateful-always-for-prescott-az-real-estate-buyers-and-sellers <p><span><span>Life for this <strong>Arizona Realtor</strong> is so very good indeed and I am <h1>Grateful Always for Prescott AZ Real Estate Buyers and Sellers</h1></span></span></p> <p><span><span>While I try to be grateful every day for the abundance in my life, I am especially mindful today of how lucky I am to be surrounded by such wonderful, caring, and special people who make my life rich and full.</span></span></p> <p><span><span>I am equally grateful for my clients who provide me a steady stream of referrals of those who wish to <strong><a href="http://www.lesleyalward.com" title="Lesley Alward Prescott AZ Realtor">buy or sell real estate in the Prescott Arizona</a> </strong>area and are looking for a trustworthy <strong>Prescott Realtor</strong> with market and marketing savvy.<span>  </span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><span><img title="&lt;h1&gt;Grateful Prescott AZ Realtor&lt;/h1&gt;" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/6/1/8/7/6/ar132214916767816.jpg" height="262" alt="Prescott Realtor serving AZ buyers and sellers" width="200">I recognize that hard work and preparation are huge in creating a successful real estate business, yet I know that it is the quality of service we provide and the relationships we form that result in referrals which are the life blood of this <a href="http://www.LesleyAlward.com" title="Prescott AZ Realtor real estate agent"><strong>Prescott Realtor</strong>.  </a></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><span>As we share in our sumptious Thanksgiving meal, I will give sincere thanks for everyone and everything good in my life and will raise my glass to those who are no longer with us but are forever in our hearts.</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><span>Wishing you and yours a warm and love-filled Thanksgiving and, of course, good food and great wine!<span>  </span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span><span>PS.<span>  </span>I recommend a dose of gratitude each day to keep the blues away and I am <h1>grateful always for Prescott AZ real estate buyers and sellers</h1> <span> </span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><span> </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><span>  </span></span></p> <p><span>******************************************</span></p><div class="agent_signature"> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span>Lesley Alward</span></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span>Your successful <a href="http://www.lesleyalward.com/" title="Lesley Alward Prescott AZ Realtor">Prescott Arizona realtor</a> is results driven and promises a WOW level of </span><span class="Apple-style-span">client-first service to those wishing to buy or sell homes, houses, property, land, or real estate in Prescott, Williamson Valley, Prescott Valley, Chino Valley, Dewey-Humboldt and other Yavapai County Arizona towns.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><a href="mailto:lesley@lesleyalward.com" title="Lesley Alward Prescott Realtor email">Email</a> Call/text 928-533-4229 for information about </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><a href="http://www.BuyHomesinPrescott.com" title="Search Prescott AZ homes houses land for sale">Prescott, AZ real estate</a></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><br></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/LesleyAlward" title="Lesley Alward Prescott Realtor on Facebook"><img title="Facebook Icon" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/2/7/9/8/5/ar132353370658972.png" height="30" alt="Facebook" width="30"></a><a href="http://twitter.com/PrescottLesley" title="Lesley Alward Realtor Prescott Lesley "><img title="twitter icon" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/2/4/4/9/8/ar132353380289442.png" height="30" alt="twitter" width="30"></a><a href="http://www.linkedin.com/in/LesleyAlward" title="Lesley Alward Prescott Realtor is LinkedIn"><img title="linked in icon" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/3/6/7/0/6/ar132353384760763.png" height="30" alt="linked in" width="30"></a></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> </div> Lesley Alward, Prescott AZ Real Estate AZ Realtor, Listing Agent, Buyers Agent (Realty Executives Northern Arizona) Thu, 24 Nov 2011 11:05:43 -0500 http://prescottlesley.com/post/2618045/grateful-always-for-prescott-az-real-estate-buyers-and-sellers http://prescottlesley.com/post/2628991/question-to-listing-agents-how-important-is-photograpy-to-you-in-your-marketing- <h1>How important is photography to you in your marketing?</h1> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span">The answer to this </span><strong><a href="http://www.lesleyalward.com" title="Lesley Alward Prescott AZ Listing Agent">Prescott AZ Listing Agent</a></strong><span class="Apple-style-span"> is obvious.</span><span class="Apple-style-span">  </span><span class="Apple-style-span">Photography matters HUGELY to me and my sellers to market their home as professionally as possible to as many potential buyers as possible!</span><span class="Apple-style-span">  </span><span class="Apple-style-span">And I imagine the same is true of most AR members as they take the time to promote their listings and themselves through this wonderful format.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span>Yet looking at how various</span><strong> Prescott Arizona listing agents</strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><strong><img title="Promote your listings professionally" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/6/7/6/3/2/ar132284628823676.jpg" height="105" alt="not stellar photo" width="140"> </strong>promote their properties, it makes me wonder why sellers settle for such poor quality presentation, especially as their homes sit on the market with few buyer prospects walking through the door.  </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span">Is professional presentation of a listing rocket science?</span><span class="Apple-style-span">  </span><span class="Apple-style-span">No!</span><span class="Apple-style-span">  </span><span class="Apple-style-span">It simply requires that agents attend to detail and recognize that the quality of photography is huge since it’s the basis of a listing in every media, from print to web.</span><span class="Apple-style-span">  </span><span class="Apple-style-span">The adage “A picture’s worth a thousand words” applies to photography for sure!</span><span class="Apple-style-span">  </span><span class="Apple-style-span">So, I wish to encourage all</span><strong> real estate listing agents</strong><span class="Apple-style-span"> to raise the bar and:  </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span">1.  Take professional quality photographs.  If photography is not your strength, help the economy by hiring a pro to shoot the "money" photos.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span">2.  Use the appropriate photo for your main photo.  An uninspiring exterior shot does not have to be the primary photo.  Which of the below 2 photos speaks to you?  Both from the same listing and both shot by a professional photographer.  BTW, this home received multiple offers and sold for 5% over list after being priced above the recent appraisal!</span><span class="Apple-style-span"> <img title="Prescott Realtor Listing Agent" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/1/8/3/8/2/ar132284393828381.jpg" height="150" alt="Marketing Prescott AZ home" width="200">  </span><img title="Prescott Realtor Listing Agent" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/6/7/3/0/8/ar132284409680376.jpg" height="150" alt="Marketing Prescott AZ homes" width="200">  </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span">3.  Maximize the number of photos you use to allow the gazillions of web surfers to <a href="http://www.propertynut.com/agents/agent/2138" title="Lesley Alward Prescott Listing Agent">find your listing</a> and point it out to their buyers agent</span><strong>.  </strong><span class="Apple-style-span">Listings with more photos are viewed more often and the number of photos determines, among other things, where they come up in searches on Realtor.com.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span>Anecdotally, I as a <strong><a href="http://www.LesleyAlward.com" title="Prescott Realtor Buyers Agent">Prescott Buyers Agent</a> </strong>passed up a particular <strong>Prescott home for sale<img title="Prescott AZ Realtor Buyers Agent" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/6/6/7/4/4/ar13228452444766.jpg" height="113" alt="Marketing Prescott AZ homes" width="150"></strong> for weeks until my ready buyer indicated we should take a chance and take a look at it.  The interior was gorgeous, and the exterior not at all what the photos portrayed.  We had an accepted offer in 24 hours and my buyers are delighted with their new home!</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span><span>Let's raise our bar of professionalism and encourage excellence in the promotion of our listings.  </span></p> <h1>How important is photography to you in your marketing?</h1> <p class="MsoNormal"><span>Should be of paramount importance!</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span>◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p><div class="agent_signature"> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span>Lesley Alward</span></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span>Your successful <a href="http://www.lesleyalward.com/" title="Lesley Alward Prescott AZ Realtor">Prescott Arizona realtor</a> is results driven and promises a WOW level of </span><span class="Apple-style-span">client-first service to those wishing to buy or sell homes, houses, property, land, or real estate in Prescott, Williamson Valley, Prescott Valley, Chino Valley, Dewey-Humboldt and other Yavapai County Arizona towns.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><a href="mailto:lesley@lesleyalward.com" title="Lesley Alward Prescott Realtor email">Email</a> Call/text 928-533-4229 for information about </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><a href="http://www.BuyHomesinPrescott.com" title="Search Prescott AZ homes houses land for sale">Prescott, AZ real estate</a></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><br></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/LesleyAlward" title="Lesley Alward Prescott Realtor on Facebook"><img title="Facebook Icon" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/2/7/9/8/5/ar132353370658972.png" height="30" alt="Facebook" width="30"></a><a href="http://twitter.com/PrescottLesley" title="Lesley Alward Realtor Prescott Lesley "><img title="twitter icon" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/2/4/4/9/8/ar132353380289442.png" height="30" alt="twitter" width="30"></a><a href="http://www.linkedin.com/in/LesleyAlward" title="Lesley Alward Prescott Realtor is LinkedIn"><img title="linked in icon" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/3/6/7/0/6/ar132353384760763.png" height="30" alt="linked in" width="30"></a></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> </div> Lesley Alward, Prescott AZ Real Estate AZ Realtor, Listing Agent, Buyers Agent (Realty Executives Northern Arizona) Fri, 02 Dec 2011 12:34:54 -0500 http://prescottlesley.com/post/2628991/question-to-listing-agents-how-important-is-photograpy-to-you-in-your-marketing- http://prescottlesley.com/post/2630582/dare-you-realtors-to-show-yourselves-in-your-home-office- <p><span> <img title="Lesley Alward Prescott AZ Realtor" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/3/1/0/1/1/ar132293258011013.JPG" height="113" alt="home office" width="150"></span><span><span><strong>As Realtors we have the good fortune</strong> to be able to work from our home offices when appointments with buyers and sellers don’t beckon.<span>  </span>I live and work in the high country of Arizona, in Prescott, which is a mile high in elevation (fully half of Arizona is a mile high folks!) and I start every day in my home office.</span></span></p> <p><span><span>Today there is a fresh blanket of snow on the ground with snow predicted for much of the day.<span> <img title="Prescott AZ high country" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/1/9/2/3/8/ar132293273883291.JPG" height="113" alt="courtyard in snow" width="150"> </span>Gives this <strong><a href="http://www.realtyexecutives.com/lesleyalward" title="Lesley Alward Prescott Realtor">Prescott Realtor</a></strong> a chance to stay home and attend to business in the midst of my creature comforts.</span></span></p> <p><span><span>Music is on (right now, hits of the 70’s!<span>  </span>I am a flower child), coffee is in hand (Hawaiian Kona, beans fresh ground), I'm in my jammies, phone is at my side, computer is humming, and life is oh so very sweet!</span></span></p> <p><span><span>Lest you think my productivity or professionalism are at risk here, I am flanked by my white board <img title="Lesley Alward Prescott AZ Realtor" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/6/4/0/6/6/ar132293327366046.JPG" height="113" alt="Lesley in her home office" width="150">with daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual goals reminding me of my obligations to those wishing to <a href="http://www.buyhomesinprescott.com" title="Search Prescott Homes House for Sale">buy or sell Prescott</a> area Homes and future ones too.<span>  </span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><strong>Yes, I am a  successful businesswoman, yet I get to start work like this</strong>!</span></span></p> <p><span><span>Lucky?  Yes!  Grateful?  Yes!  Bedhead?  Yes!</span></span></p> <p><span><span>*******************</span></span></p> <p> </p><div class="agent_signature"> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span>Lesley Alward</span></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span>Your successful <a href="http://www.lesleyalward.com/" title="Lesley Alward Prescott AZ Realtor">Prescott Arizona realtor</a> is results driven and promises a WOW level of </span><span class="Apple-style-span">client-first service to those wishing to buy or sell homes, houses, property, land, or real estate in Prescott, Williamson Valley, Prescott Valley, Chino Valley, Dewey-Humboldt and other Yavapai County Arizona towns.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><a href="mailto:lesley@lesleyalward.com" title="Lesley Alward Prescott Realtor email">Email</a> Call/text 928-533-4229 for information about </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><a href="http://www.BuyHomesinPrescott.com" title="Search Prescott AZ homes houses land for sale">Prescott, AZ real estate</a></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><br></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/LesleyAlward" title="Lesley Alward Prescott Realtor on Facebook"><img title="Facebook Icon" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/2/7/9/8/5/ar132353370658972.png" height="30" alt="Facebook" width="30"></a><a href="http://twitter.com/PrescottLesley" title="Lesley Alward Realtor Prescott Lesley "><img title="twitter icon" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/2/4/4/9/8/ar132353380289442.png" height="30" alt="twitter" width="30"></a><a href="http://www.linkedin.com/in/LesleyAlward" title="Lesley Alward Prescott Realtor is LinkedIn"><img title="linked in icon" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/3/6/7/0/6/ar132353384760763.png" height="30" alt="linked in" width="30"></a></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> </div> Lesley Alward, Prescott AZ Real Estate AZ Realtor, Listing Agent, Buyers Agent (Realty Executives Northern Arizona) Sat, 03 Dec 2011 12:42:39 -0500 http://prescottlesley.com/post/2630582/dare-you-realtors-to-show-yourselves-in-your-home-office- http://prescottlesley.com/post/2635776/update-on-palmer-golf-and-the-club-at-prescott-lakes-in-prescott-az <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span"><strong><img title="Buy Prescott AZ Golf Course Homes" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/7/3/5/5/2/ar132320978425537.jpg" height="99" alt="golfing" width="150"><h1>Update on Palmer Golf and The Club at Prescott Lakes in Prescott AZ</h1></strong></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span"><strong>Arnold Palmer Golf</strong> formed a partnership with Prescott Lakes Golf Course in <strong>Prescott Arizona</strong> just over a year ago and has made impressive strides in both club membership and activities centered around this private golf course.</span><span class="Apple-style-span">  </span><span class="Apple-style-span">Indeed, as of this writing there are only 2 memberships available to the <a href="http://www.prescottlakesgolf.com/" title="Private Golf in Prescott AZ">Club at Prescott Lakes</a> before membership is capped at 400.</span><span class="Apple-style-span">  </span><span class="Apple-style-span">Then the wait list begins.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span> </span></strong><strong><span>What does this have anything to do with <a href="http://www.realtyexecutives.com/lesleyalward" title="buy sell homes in Prescott AZ">buying real estate in Prescott</a> Lakes</span></strong><span>?  </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span>·<span>         </span></span><span>Avid golfers who <strong>purchase homes in Prescott</strong> <strong>Lakes</strong> will have to be wait-listed unless <strong>sellers bundle their memberships with the sale of their homes</strong>, thus simply turning over their memberships to their buyers</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span>·<span>         </span></span><strong><span><a href="http://www.dornhomes.com" title="Prescott Homes for Sale">Dorn Homes</a> is currently building new custom homes in Prescott Lakes</span></strong><span> and they are buying up as many golf memberships as they can for their new homeowners.</span><span class="Apple-style-span"> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span>Golf memberships are becoming a hot commodity for any golfer who wishes to join “the best private club in Northern Arizona” according to the Club’s promotional information.  Once of the <strong>advantages of joining The Club at Prescott Lakes</strong> is that as a member you are entitled to play with cart fee only at <a href="http://www.centurygolf.com" title="Arnold Palmer golf Clubs">72 Palmer courses</a> throughout the United States (with the exception that members of the Club at Prescott may not utilize the <a href="http://www.hassayampagolf.com/" title="Homes for Sale in Hassayampa">Hassayampa Golf club</a> and vice versa due to their close proximity in Prescott AZ)  </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span>For more information regarding my <h1>Update on Palmer Golf and The Club at Prescott Lakes in Prescott AZ</h1> or other Prescott AZ home and neighborhood information <a href="mailto:lesley@lesleyalward.com" title="Lesley Alward Prescott AZ Realtor">contact </a><strong><a href="mailto:lesley@lesleyalward.com" title="Lesley Alward Prescott AZ Realtor">Lesley Alward</a>, Prescott real estate agent</strong>.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><br></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span>*********************************</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong><br></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><em><br></em></span></p><div class="agent_signature"> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span>Lesley Alward</span></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span>Your successful <a href="http://www.lesleyalward.com/" title="Lesley Alward Prescott AZ Realtor">Prescott Arizona realtor</a> is results driven and promises a WOW level of </span><span class="Apple-style-span">client-first service to those wishing to buy or sell homes, houses, property, land, or real estate in Prescott, Williamson Valley, Prescott Valley, Chino Valley, Dewey-Humboldt and other Yavapai County Arizona towns.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><a href="mailto:lesley@lesleyalward.com" title="Lesley Alward Prescott Realtor email">Email</a> Call/text 928-533-4229 for information about </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><a href="http://www.BuyHomesinPrescott.com" title="Search Prescott AZ homes houses land for sale">Prescott, AZ real estate</a></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><br></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/LesleyAlward" title="Lesley Alward Prescott Realtor on Facebook"><img title="Facebook Icon" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/2/7/9/8/5/ar132353370658972.png" height="30" alt="Facebook" width="30"></a><a href="http://twitter.com/PrescottLesley" title="Lesley Alward Realtor Prescott Lesley "><img title="twitter icon" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/2/4/4/9/8/ar132353380289442.png" height="30" alt="twitter" width="30"></a><a href="http://www.linkedin.com/in/LesleyAlward" title="Lesley Alward Prescott Realtor is LinkedIn"><img title="linked in icon" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/3/6/7/0/6/ar132353384760763.png" height="30" alt="linked in" width="30"></a></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> </div> Lesley Alward, Prescott AZ Real Estate AZ Realtor, Listing Agent, Buyers Agent (Realty Executives Northern Arizona) Tue, 06 Dec 2011 17:24:19 -0500 http://prescottlesley.com/post/2635776/update-on-palmer-golf-and-the-club-at-prescott-lakes-in-prescott-az http://prescottlesley.com/post/2637135/positive-trends-in-prescott-az-real-estate <p class="MsoNormal"><span><h1>Positive Trends in Prescott AZ Real Estate</h1></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span>Toasty is how I’d describe <strong>Prescott Real Estate</strong></span><span> as I am an optimist and I see <strong>positive signs and trends for those wishing to buy or sell homes in Prescott, Arizona.  </strong></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span>1.<span>    </span></span><strong><span>Sales volume is up significantly</span></strong><span> with 1117 homes sold in 2011 year to date and another 131 sales pending in Prescott.  This compares with 1029 total sales in 2010 and 815 in 2009.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span>2.<span>    </span></span><strong><span>Cash buyers are returning to our market.</span></strong><span>  In 2011 year to date over 39% of sales have been cash purchases in comparison to 32% in 2010 and 28% in 2009.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span>3.  <span> </span></span><strong><span>Buyers of second homes are returning.</span></strong><span>  Of my 24 transactions this year, 10 are for second home buyers and talking with my realtor colleagues reinforces my anecdotal observation.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span>4.<span>    </span></span><strong><span>New construction</span></strong><span> is popping up throughout town with sweet deals to be had for savvy home and land buyers.  Bargains on land lots are encouraging builders to snap up individual lots as well as to create small subdivisions in Prescott.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span>On the subject of new construction in Prescott:  </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span">Currently there are 21 new builds listed in Prescott AZ ranging from a<a href="http://www.paarmls.org/prs/maildoc/6363_1323276967-Dec-07-2011-11_56_07am.html%20" title="new construction for sale in Prescott"> patio home</a> listed for $239,900 to a <a href="http://www.paarmls.org/prs/maildoc/6363_1323277071-Dec-07-2011-11_57_51am.html" title="New Build Luxury Home in Prescott">luxury estate</a> on over 3 acres for more than $5M.</span><span class="Apple-style-span">  </span><span class="Apple-style-span">Nine new construction homes have sold this YTD with 6 pending sale.</span><span class="Apple-style-span">  </span><span class="Apple-style-span">13 sold in 2010 and 4 in 2009.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span">These <strong>positive trends in Prescott AZ real estate</strong> are welcome to this <strong><a href="http://www.realtyexecutives.com/lesleyalward" title="Lesley Alward Prescott AZ Realtor">Prescott Realtor</a></strong>.</span><span class="Apple-style-span">  </span><span class="Apple-style-span">I see the glass half full as I do recognize that average sales prices are not increasing.</span><span class="Apple-style-span">  </span><span class="Apple-style-span">However, our sales are exponentially better with first time and second home buyers snatching up deals and builders recognizing the value of cheap land.</span><span class="Apple-style-span">  </span><span class="Apple-style-span">I see this trend continuing into 2012 with increased new construction and real opportunity to <strong><a href="http://www.BuyHomesinPrescott.com" title="Search Prescott AZ homes for sale">buy or sell homes or land  in Prescott AZ.</a></strong></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span> ****************************************************************************************************</span></p><div class="agent_signature"> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span>Lesley Alward</span></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span>Your successful <a href="http://www.lesleyalward.com/" title="Lesley Alward Prescott AZ Realtor">Prescott Arizona realtor</a> is results driven and promises a WOW level of </span><span class="Apple-style-span">client-first service to those wishing to buy or sell homes, houses, property, land, or real estate in Prescott, Williamson Valley, Prescott Valley, Chino Valley, Dewey-Humboldt and other Yavapai County Arizona towns.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><a href="mailto:lesley@lesleyalward.com" title="Lesley Alward Prescott Realtor email">Email</a> Call/text 928-533-4229 for information about </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><a href="http://www.BuyHomesinPrescott.com" title="Search Prescott AZ homes houses land for sale">Prescott, AZ real estate</a></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><br></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/LesleyAlward" title="Lesley Alward Prescott Realtor on Facebook"><img title="Facebook Icon" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/2/7/9/8/5/ar132353370658972.png" height="30" alt="Facebook" width="30"></a><a href="http://twitter.com/PrescottLesley" title="Lesley Alward Realtor Prescott Lesley "><img title="twitter icon" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/2/4/4/9/8/ar132353380289442.png" height="30" alt="twitter" width="30"></a><a href="http://www.linkedin.com/in/LesleyAlward" title="Lesley Alward Prescott Realtor is LinkedIn"><img title="linked in icon" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/3/6/7/0/6/ar132353384760763.png" height="30" alt="linked in" width="30"></a></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> </div> Lesley Alward, Prescott AZ Real Estate AZ Realtor, Listing Agent, Buyers Agent (Realty Executives Northern Arizona) Wed, 07 Dec 2011 13:13:34 -0500 http://prescottlesley.com/post/2637135/positive-trends-in-prescott-az-real-estate http://prescottlesley.com/post/2642202/why-i-love-prescott-arizona-holiday-lights-homemade-music-and-celebration-in-everybody-s-home-town- <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="apple-style-span"><span>Another wonderful holiday event occurred last night in <a href="http:www.cityofprescott.net" title="City of Prescott official website">Prescott Arizona</a>, aka “Everybody’s Hometown” and Arizona’s “Christmas City”.  Acker Night, or more accurately, the J.S. <a href="http://www.ackershowcase.com/" title="Acker Night in Prescott AZ">Acker Musical Showcase</a>, is a free evening event each year early in December when local businesses welcome local musicians and open their doors to the public to enjoy the sounds of homemade music and good cheer.</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><span class="apple-style-span"><span><img title="Prescott Courthouse Square" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/6/6/5/4/9/ar132353994894566.jpg" height="232" alt="Courthouse Lights" width="400"></span></span></span><span class="apple-style-span"><span>This musical night is the</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span> </span></span><span>primary fundraising<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>activity</span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span><span> </span></span><span class="apple-style-span"><span>for performing arts scholarships for local</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span> </span></span></span><span class="apple-style-span"><span>youth and has been wildly successful since its inception in 1988.  Thousands of residents and visitors take to the streets around the Yavapai County Courthouse, wandering in and out of local businesses to enjoy music, camaraderie, and the sights and sounds of the Holiday season.  Our local newspaper offers a <a href="http://www.prescottaz.com/main.asp?SectionID=74&amp;SubSectionID=514&amp;ArticleID=50372" title="Prescott Courier on Acker Night">photo montage</a> of last nights' event.</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="apple-style-span"><span>Prescott is alive with events year-round,  yet the recent snow decking the Courthouse Plaza and the celebration of Arizona’s upcoming Centennial is adding a special glow to our <a href="http://www.prescott.org/" title="Prescott AZ holiday happenings">holiday offerings</a>.  </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="apple-style-span"><span>Please join us to celebrate the good life in Prescott AZ where all holiday traditions are welcomed and the warmth of a small town, the healthy clean air, and the variety of <a href="http://www.lesleyalward.com" title="Prescott AZ Realtor Real Estate">lifestyles</a> beckon.</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="apple-style-span"><span><br></span></span></p><div class="agent_signature"> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span>Lesley Alward</span></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span>Your successful <a href="http://www.lesleyalward.com/" title="Lesley Alward Prescott AZ Realtor">Prescott Arizona realtor</a> is results driven and promises a WOW level of </span><span class="Apple-style-span">client-first service to those wishing to buy or sell homes, houses, property, land, or real estate in Prescott, Williamson Valley, Prescott Valley, Chino Valley, Dewey-Humboldt and other Yavapai County Arizona towns.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><a href="mailto:lesley@lesleyalward.com" title="Lesley Alward Prescott Realtor email">Email</a> Call/text 928-533-4229 for information about </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><a href="http://www.BuyHomesinPrescott.com" title="Search Prescott AZ homes houses land for sale">Prescott, AZ real estate</a></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><br></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/LesleyAlward" title="Lesley Alward Prescott Realtor on Facebook"><img title="Facebook Icon" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/2/7/9/8/5/ar132353370658972.png" height="30" alt="Facebook" width="30"></a><a href="http://twitter.com/PrescottLesley" title="Lesley Alward Realtor Prescott Lesley "><img title="twitter icon" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/2/4/4/9/8/ar132353380289442.png" height="30" alt="twitter" width="30"></a><a href="http://www.linkedin.com/in/LesleyAlward" title="Lesley Alward Prescott Realtor is LinkedIn"><img title="linked in icon" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/3/6/7/0/6/ar132353384760763.png" height="30" alt="linked in" width="30"></a></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> </div> Lesley Alward, Prescott AZ Real Estate AZ Realtor, Listing Agent, Buyers Agent (Realty Executives Northern Arizona) Sat, 10 Dec 2011 13:10:28 -0500 http://prescottlesley.com/post/2642202/why-i-love-prescott-arizona-holiday-lights-homemade-music-and-celebration-in-everybody-s-home-town-