Bullhead City, AZ

Although I LOVE 'Zep-Tember', it's not my favorite time of year till the Autumn Equinox hits (17:18 EDT on 9-22-2009.)

Soon, temps will drop below three digits and central air will be replaced by the cool moist evaporative cooler air.

We spent some of the weekend waxing and polishing the spa to enjoy (gotta wax it to 'help' our mineral-rich water find its way to the filter, not linger on the walls)...looks new but it has had a lot of use.

Gonna pick up some green tea aromatherapy to dose up the bubbles. The best! :)

Fall evenings soaking in the spa are as perfect as it gets living along the Beautiful Colorado River!

PREMIERE area architect Tim Ching designed this 6210 SF tri-level 5/8 Colorado Riverfront dream home.

From ceiling to floor, every touch is custom and unique, guaranteed to impress your most exacting high end buyers of Bullhead City, AZ 86442 waterfront property.

As you approach this beautiful riverfront home, first thing you'll notice is a drive of stamped concrete in cobblestone design that looks so real, you’ll slip out of your shoe to test it!

The outside finish of this waterfront luxury home is a Mediterranean-style stucco that lends old-world character to the 1992 build. An ornate wrought iron electronic gate affords privacy and security.

And, an important 'must' for most of our Bullhead City, Fort Mohave, Mohave Valley AZ boating and watersports enthusiasts was carefully planned: room for all your vehicles on this 10,000 (+/-) SF waterfront homesite with 50 feet water frontage.

There's a two car detached garage, boat deep garage attached to a casita, and an RV garage attached to the main house--toy friendly for you and your guests.

You'll enter through impressive beveled glass doors to a revolving imported Italian chandelier and lighted mirror with gold leaf paint.

In the first of three interior kitchens connected to an entertainer’s dream-style open, sunken living area, you'll find stainless appliances including a SubZero refrigerator, tiled island kitchen with rich dark-wood cabinetry for casual dining, and a semi-formal dining nook.

The living room on the main floor has two evaporative coolers, a waterfall feature, lighted art, fireplace and an authentic 1930s antique bar--one of two in the home that were originally bank teller windows.

The lower level of this custom home is the river deck level, where Arizona's Colorado River is at its deepest, fastest moving and most desirable.

Inside this level, there’s a recreation room and a second full kitchen, created around another antique wood teller window--with dishwasher, compactor, bath and storage.

(A third kitchen is situated in the 1 bedroom, ¾ bath casita located in front of the house. Guests will love having the convenience and privacy of morning coffee or a midnight snack if they are earlier or later risers than their host!)

Through the rolling glass doors you’ll go to a river level spa, mosaic style tiled barbecue cookstation, storage room with two waverunners that convey with the property (as is) AND a hoist to effortlessly lift them into the mighty Colorado River--as well as a boat dock for larger watercraft.

On the third level of this AZ dream home are dual staircases: one to two of the four guest bedrooms; the other leads to a jaw-dropping fabulous master suite, outfitted with window seat around perimeter for gazing at the many angles of the glorious river views and Big Bend State Recreation Area across river in Laughlin, NV.

One semi-circular window of the master is an etched glass mural depicting the bygone days of 'Old Laughlin' that can be viewed by guests downstairs. The master has its own cedar room for your finest fashions.

And a winding bridge separates the sizeable master bath with garden tub and separate shower and his/hers/ours walk in closets with built in organizers from the bedroom area.

Throughout the home you’ll enjoy surround sound with room-to-room controls, light faders and even a laundry chute between levels.

Guest bedrooms on top level share a patio balcony.

Absolutely NO personal touch was omitted from this exquisite one of a kind home.

At a realistically priced $1,595,000, (consistent with recent sales of comparable properties), this home is ready for a new owner and can be purchased via cash or conventional financing.

NOW! OWNER WILL CARRY OAC. 25% down, 6% interest, amortized over 30 years, ADAP 5 years.

Not a REO or short sale, this exquisite home could be where you spend your 2009 holiday season if that is YOUR dream!

I would be thrilled to personally present this home to any principal interested in its purchase.—or to cooperate fully with ANY licensed real estate broker with a qualified buyer.

If you want to move to Bullhead City AZ 86442, you will be in good company.

Many relocations to our area and even more vacation and seasonal residents' transactions start happening in Fall when the weather starts to mellow.

And every second Summer, the mistake-makers--those whose buyer (often dual) agents were masters of the 'panic sell' and bought wrong, wrong, wrong--come crying that they need to move back 'home'--or anywhere else.

Upside down as all get out at worst case. Losing money or just breaking even at best.

Living in Bullhead City, Fort Mohave 86426 and Mohave Valley 86440 is GREAT. This Southern California transplant made the move in 1993 and never looked back.

BUT - we came for a 4 month leave of absence from our jobs in LA and rented until we were sure.

Before you buy, you will need to be clued in to the basic and immutable truths about our area.

1. Bullhead City is REALLY HOT in Summer (can be nearly 130 on some days! And it does NOT cool down at night so temperatures are often still over 100 for a low in mid July). And you know all the jokes about it being a 'dry heat'? That's 'mostly' true. BUT, during our 'monsoon season' the humidity cranks up and you'll think you're in Florida or New Jersey. Except hotter.

2. Bullhead City can get COLD in Winter. We are the desert! We don't get snow. But it gets cold! If you are buying a Summer place, you will need to take precautions against freezing plumbing--a chief cause of water damage.

3. Bullhead City jobs are mostly 'service industry' related. Arizona is a 'right to work' state and our casinos (major source of employment) often won't get you better than a 30k annual salary including tips unless you make it to upper management.

3. Our way of life is a lot SLOWER PACED than our LA, CA or Las Vegas counterparts. Some can't deal with how 'country' we still are.

4. If you are inclined to overindulge in food, drink or gambling, Bullhead City, with its 24 hour casinos and bars within a 10 minute drive, could very well be your downfall.

5. We have critters--sun spiders as big as your hand--scorpions--rattlesnakes--coyotes--mountain lions. You won't see 'most' of those in the suburbs--and I personally own stock in the pest control company! But move onto a 10 acre ranch at the foot of the Black Mountains? DUH!

So PLEASE, investigate this area well before settling on it. I won't be crushed that you decided not to rush forward on what might be an unwise move. Some people SHOULD rent. And we have rentals as well as sales.

HOWEVER, if you think this may be the place for you--and it is a WONDERFUL, BEAUTIFUL, FUN place for those who understand 1 - 5 above-- here's a REALLY SMART PLAN:

• Arrange for a 'reconnaissance mission' trip prior to any property touring to cruise the area solo. That way, you can really figure out what areas you are attracted to without distraction, and at your own pace. Listings, maps, directions, not a problem. Just ask.
  
  
• Visit our area in Summer -- and in Winter.
  
  
• Second reconnaissance mission will be with me. We'll see some representative properties in areas you've found of interest. No pressure.
  
  
• Get your financing in order. If you are making a job transfer for instance, you may need to rent for a bit first to qualify while you 'settle in' to your new position. And loan professionals are not all created alike. I know who the great ones are--and who they aren't. Ask me before you start clicking around online!
  
  
• When you are certain you like our area and can handle the extremes of heat and cold, slower pace than big city living and the occasional unwanted 'critter', we make an appointment and see a list of the properties that fit your criteria BEST just prior to making your OFFER to PURCHASE.
  
  
• Let me EDUCATE you about the PROCESS of buying property in AZ, so you enter into your TRANSACTION comfortably, confident that you're making a sound DECISION.

Remember that working with your real estate broker is a team effort:

YOU, preapproved or funds-ready, knowing what to expect from our area PROPERTIES, ready to work together toward this common goal.

And ME, ready to share my MARKET KNOWLEDGE and BUYING or SELLING STRATEGIES with you as a CLIENT.

You may not know it, but you just got a little bit LUCKIER. Because

LUCK = Laboring Under Correct Knowledge!

Playa Del Rio Property Owners Association communities, Bullhead City AZ 86442 including Playa Del Rio Units 1-4 and Palo Verde Shores is one of only two communities with gated private marina and boat launch along the beautiful Colorado River for exclusive use only by members.

Willow Valley is the other--read about it HERE

The Playa Del Rio boat launch subdivisions are a mixture of manufactured and site built homes, while Palo Verde Shores is homes only built in the early 2000s and up.

Playa Del Rio and Palo Verde Shores have city sewer and underground utilities. Prices range from the 50s for a manufactured home, 80s and up for site built all the way into million dollar riverfront estates. And Rotary Park is a few blocks away, with its sports fields and skateparks, and more boat launches!

Membership in the Association is VOLUNTARY, but a good idea -- as the marina and launch add value!

There is a one time initiation fee of $750.00 that 'runs with the property' as long as the dues have been kept current. If you are buying property in the area, it's a very good idea to find out if the seller has paid this. Each new homeowner must be approved by the Association and apply at close of escrow with their fees and proof of ownership.

Playa Del Rio membership is not transferred via escrow; the old and new homeowners must negotiate and agree on who pays the fees and the new homeowners must apply with the Association Board.

Playa Del Rio is exclusive; there are apx. 500 eligible homes, and only 150 currently are active members. It's great to have such a small amount of people to share your little paradise with!

Once approved, the dues are paid annually:

$160.00 for walk-in and boat-access gate cards

$60.00 for walk-in gate card only.

Dues are from July 1 to June 30 and new gate cards are issued each year the Friday before Memorial Day (the official start of the Summer boating season here.)

All those hoops and you'd think the powers that be are pretty stuffy! Quite the contrary; HOA President of 11 years, Bob, walked me around to snap the new pictures you're enjoying right now! :)

For more information on Playa Del Rio, Palo Verde Shores, Willow Valley or any of our Colorado River communities, give me a call and I'll be glad to share what I know!

Hey! Looks like I'll see you at the River! :) >------~~~~~

Good income producing commercial properties with fairly low risk are pretty hard to find in our Bullhead City 86442, Fort Mohave 86426, Mohave Valley 86440 area. Our vacancy rate is high and our leasing market very competitive.

I've found that the best properties are usable for storage--and businesses and individuals are willing to pay fair prices for a decent place to keep their prized stuff.

1272 Baseline Rd, Bullhead City AZ 86442, a C-2, well-maintained 1994 mixed use 2600 (+/-) SF property on .44 acre will be a wonderful opportunity for an investor wanting steady cash flow and low grief.

There are two units with separate electric meters:

• Unit A, 1771 SF total includes two air conditioned offices, an ADA compliant bath, laundry area with water heater and washer/dryer hookups and two garage openings with roll up doors--all with built in storage cabinets. Freshly painted interior including the concrete flooring. Currently, A is leased to a real estate brokerage/custom homebuilder for storage of their building materials. Their lease is up 11-09 with an option for another year with a price increase.
• Unit B 900 SF is an RV sized garage/workshop currently leased to a foreign car customizer. Lease is up 10-09 and rate can be increased.

The Bullhead City location of this property is AWESOME - a mile off Hwy 95 at a five-point intersection, across from a gas station/mini mart and blocks from Hastings Books, Buffalo Wild Wings, Mad Dog's Grill, Chase Bank and many other local businesses.

Easy access to this commercial property in Bullhead City AZ 86442 includes a circular drive parking lot with 8-10 common spaces.

Exclusively offered at a competive $235,000, cash and conventional financing are the preferred terms. Owner will review any and all offers, however!

Out of area licensed real estate brokers cheerfully compensated.

For more information on this and other Bullhead City, Fort Mohave or Mohave Valley commercial properties, please contact me and I'll be happy to assist!