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Sedona and the Verde Valley Foreclosure/Short Sale Weekly Transaction Report - May 21st 2012

For a Free weekly list of Foreclosures and Short Sales in Sedona and the Verde Valley emailed to you, visit my web site now and ask for DISTRESSED PROPERTY list when you fill out contact form:http:/… Read more

Blogged Mon May 21, 2012 by Damian Bruno • Home Buying • Home Selling • Foreclosure

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Weekly Sedona Transaction Report for May 21st 2012

Blogged Mon May 21, 2012 by Damian Bruno • Market Conditions • Home Buying • Home Selling

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Sedona Brokers april News letter - Locally good news for real estate continues...

If you are interested in reading the most recent news straight from the brokers mouth please visit the link below:http://www.sedonarealestateagents.com/Weekly_Sedona_Market_Transaction_Report/page_2382329.htmlFor… Read more

Blogged Mon May 21, 2012 by Damian Bruno • Market Conditions • Home Buying • Home Selling

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Weekly Sedona Transaction Report for May 14th 2012

Blogged Tue May 15, 2012 by Damian Bruno • Market Conditions • Home Buying • Home Selling

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Sedona and the Verde Valley Foreclosure/Short Sale Weekly Transaction Report - May 14th 2012

Blogged Tue May 15, 2012 by Damian Bruno • Home Buying • Home Selling • Foreclosure

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Sedona Monthly Statistics Report available for download(April 2012)

For a download of the most current monthly stats for Sedona please visit the link below.http://www.sedonarealestateagents.com/Sedona_Monthly_Stats/page_2346318.htmlFor any of your real estate needs please… Read more

Blogged Tue May 15, 2012 by Damian Bruno • Home Buying • Home Selling • Foreclosure

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Weekly Sedona Transaction Report for May 7th 2012

Blogged Mon May 7, 2012 by Damian Bruno • Home Buying • Home Selling • Investment Properties

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Sedona and the Verde Valley Foreclosure/Short Sale Weekly Transaction Report - May 7th 2012

Blogged Mon May 7, 2012 by Damian Bruno • Home Buying • Foreclosure • Investment Properties

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Weekly Sedona Transaction Report for April 30th 2012

Blogged Tue May 1, 2012 by Damian Bruno • Market Conditions • Home Buying • Home Selling

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Sedona and the Verde Valley Foreclosure/Short Sale Weekly Transaction Report - April 30th 2012

Blogged Tue May 1, 2012 by Damian Bruno • Home Buying • Home Selling • Foreclosure

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Nora Sims, Real Estate Pro in Sedona, AZ

Nora Sims answered:

Does 'foreclosure' occur at the time of the trustee sale? When does the title to the property actually transfer back to the bank? Thank you.

Yes, title transfers at the completion of a trustee sale. A lot of confusion comes with your question. The foreclosure process is a process that is governed by state and federal laws, f ... more

0 votes • Flag • Tue Apr 24, 2012 • Foreclosure in Sedona

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Looking for any condos in West Sedona area, that could potential be vacation rental now and our home in 5 years upon retirement - anything there?

Hi Bob; Your dreams are very realistic and with a bit of commitment can come true! There are lots of options available to you. But first, in order to find the solution that will make you smile, we need to do a bit of educating... for instance, did you know that the City of Sedona, and both Yavapai and Coconino Counties have ordinances that prohibit periodic rental of residential property for stays of less than 30 days? In addition to the City and County ordinances, the neighborhood's deed restrictions may also play a part in your decision making process. I've been helping folks with their real estate needs for the past thirty four years, and have yet to find a way to help folks make an informed decision on a specific property from their armchair at home. You simply have to plan another trip, and allow yourself several days to really understand Sedona. This will make it possible for you to obtain your dream as well as make a business decision that you can be proud of. However, here are a few things you can and should do from your home right now. 1. Subscribe to our local newspaper called the Red Rock News. It is published twice weekly, and the articles that you will read about will tell you about the issues and the pulse of the community. The real estate industry has gotten away from advertising real estate in written publications. You can find everything you need to know about Sedona real estate by accessing Realtor.com and searching by city, type of property, and price range. ALL of the real estate companies that service the Sedona area post via the local multiple listing service the information on the properties that are currently for sale. Next you should start two lists; one that lists all the things that bring you joy, the second, all the things that take it away. If possible keep posting on those lists throughout the year. As the seasons change, your list will change. These lists will be very valuable in identifying the right property for you. There are web sites you should monitor; the Sedona Public Library (check out the Sedona Community plan and the Environmental Sensitive Land Ordinances), the City of Sedona, the Sedona Chamber of Commerce, the Sedona Art Center, the Creative Life Center’s website, and remember to check-out the religious institute of your choice. Also, if you have special hobbies or interests, you should get in touch with those groups here. Those tips should get you started. I’m here to help you as needed. Bye for now, Nora ... more

0 votes • Flag • Tue Apr 24, 2012 • General Area in Sedona

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Weekly Sedona Transaction Report for April 23rd 2012

Blogged Mon Apr 23, 2012 by Damian Bruno • Market Conditions • Home Buying • Home Selling

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Sedona and the Verde Valley Foreclosure/Short Sale Weekly Transaction Report - April 23rd 2012

Blogged Mon Apr 23, 2012 by Damian Bruno • Market Conditions • Home Buying • Foreclosure

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First time Home Buyers Guide from Trulia

For the trulia handout please visit my first time homebuyers page at the following link:http://www.sedonarealestateagents.com/First_Time_Home_Buyers/page_2396692.htmlFor further information please callDamian… Read more

Blogged Mon Apr 23, 2012 by Damian Bruno • Market Conditions • Home Buying • Financing

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Nora Sims answered:

Crime rate and home burglaries in Sedona

Hi Jay; Having lived in Sedona since 1978, I can remember a time when my mother called from CA and asked “do you have any idea what the lead story in your local newspaper is this week?" At the time, our local newspaper, the Red Rock News had reported on its' front page a story about a person in town that was writing insufficient funds checks. It is true. For years and years, most of us did not lock our houses, or our cars. I can also honestly say that even today, when I show homes for sale, I generally leave my purse in the car without locking it. Unfortunately, there’s no longer(perhaps there never was) any such thing as a “safe” place to live in this earth. Be it natural catastrophes, or disturbed human beings, humans must always be on guard. However, while crime is reported, acts of kindness are generally left unreported, under-reported, or overlooked. I’ll give you a few examples. On April 11th, the Red Rock News reported on their front page a story about the body of what was believed to be that of Rev. Jim Scwartz being found by “a volunteer Searcher”, and then the story went on to focus on Rev. Schwartz and his family. Other incidents have been more personal. I received a call from a neighbor lady who was walking her dog. She had noticed that water was seeping out the front door of a home I had on the market for sale, which was vacant. I thanked her for the call, and drove to the house to investigate. Sure enough! I accessed the home, and determined that a water pipe had come loose between the wall and the holding tank of a nearby toilet, sending water up into the air much like a water fountain. I have dined at Judy’s and absentmindedly forgotten my purse. Only to find that by the time I returned to the office, there was a phone message waiting for me, telling me where my purse could be found. Recently, I was concluding the negotiations on an offer to purchase when I received a call from my husband telling me that Carol needed my help. Her husband had left for a hike earlier in the day, and now, nearly dusk, he was still not back yet. Could I please pick her up and take her to the trailhead (they only had one car and Mike had it)? This I did. By the time we reached the trailhead, it was dark, and I wasn’t about to let Carol go search for Mike, so I called search and rescue for help. Within hours, twelve volunteers, fully trained in search and rescue operations were in full search mode, and they searched for Mike into the early hours of the morning of a very cold morning. And, that’s why I love living here, in Sedona. Let me know if I can be of help. Bye for now, Nora ... more