Are you looking for a home that is close enough to stroll to nearby attractions? One of the attractive qualities of living in an area like Prescott, Arizona, is the luxury of area attractions being close enough to reach by walking. Residents near downtown can walk to the numerous venues and shops located in the famous, beautiful, and historic downtown.

But how do you know if the house you are looking at is close enough to walk to nearby attractions? Are there busy roads to make this an option? What about biking? Is the potential house the right candidate for commuting with your bike?

The reason to move to Prescott, Arizona, has recently jumped up to a whole new level. Prescott will soon have a new, top of the line, medical option. Prescott is already home to state of the art Yavapai Regional Medical Center, with award-winning Cardiac Services and a beautiful Breast Care Center. Prescott residents can now be comfortable knowing that Banner Hospital is coming to town with a MD Anderson Cancer Center.

Banner Hospital Location

Land that was initially intended for the Whispering Rock commercial subdivision has recently been approved by Prescott City Council to be the new home of Banner Hospital. The parcel is located along Willow Creek Road across from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.

I genuinely love being a realtor. It is an excellent opportunity to earn a living while walking alongside someone during such an exciting time. My favorite is selling homes. It’s a privilege and an honor to be a part of the process. I get great satisfaction helping people move on to the next phase of their life, whether it’s upsizing, downsizing, or simply relocating to a new neighborhood.

One challenging situation is a home seller who is not entirely ready to sell. They may think they are in the market . . . but in the end, several factors are holding them back. 

Did you know that over 77% of buyers find it “easier to visualize the property as their future home” when it’s staged? Along with this, 27% of buyers are more willing to “overlook property faults” on staged homes, and 40% of buyers are “more willing to walk through a staged home they saw online.”

When it comes to marketing and selling a home, staging can be a powerful tool.

The secret is out, Prescott, Arizona, is an excellent place to vacation.  In the past, it has received numerous accolades for a great place to visit for your family vacation. Still, what if you are a Prescott resident, and you are opting out of a staycation this year, you may find yourself leaving our beautiful area and vacationing elsewhere.  While your home is vacant, there are simple strategies that you must take to ensure your home is safe while you are gone.

Retirees are an important part of the dynamics of Prescott, Arizona. In fact, according to the most recent census, over 35 percent of the Prescott population is 65 years or older.   These numbers are understandable, since Prescott offers a great place to retire. Prescott's perfect weather provides an average annual temperature of 70 degrees.  Residents enjoy four beautiful and distinct seasons and are surrounded by breathtaking landscapes, granite mountains, lakes, streams, and rolling meadows filled with wildlife.  It is a great setting to enjoy retirement with a laid-back lifestyle.

Everything keeps getting bigger; the average size of a home in the U.S. is over double what it used to be, and costs have grown as well. That leaves the average American with much more space than necessary, and it often equates to a hole in their pocket. Thankfully, many seniors realize they can stop the money hemorrhage by downsizing their space. 

There is an abundant of information in the news about the amount of people moving from California to Texas, Arizona, Oregon, Washington, and Nevada.

“What’s my home worth?”

Even if you are not in the market to sell your home, your home is a sizeable investment and it is natural to ask the questions:  What is my home worth?

Price per square foot is a concept in real estate which is easy to understand and just as easy to misuse. The formula is pretty simple: To determine price per square foot, you take a price, such as sale price of a home, and divide it by the square footage of the home.