Sedona, AZ

1) Wilson Mountain - If you like long, uphill, strenuous hikes with jaw dropping views after hiking 5.2 miles and gaining 2400 vertical feet and topping out at 7000 feet; this hike's for you! Park at Midgley bridge & follow the signs. Summer sun makes this extra challenging.

2) West Fork - If you like a flat, out & back hike(3 miles one way) that's shaded by towering canyon spires and lush vegetation along a babbling brook; this is the hike. I've done this hike several dozen times. It's ideal for kids.

3) Bear Mountain - There are no real bears. But its 2.8 miles one way with an 1100' elevation gain. Park at the base of Doe Mountain which is around the corner from Boynton canyon and the Cockscomb.

4) Doe Mountain - The easiest uphill hike (.8 miles) that gains 400' elevation that offers the best panoramic views of Sedona.

5) Airport Loop - On the way up the hill to the airport, park and follow the signs. This is a flat 2.7 mile loop that circles the landing strip. Great views of route 179 & 89A entrances to Sedona. The airport has a restaurant but the best breakfast place is the Coffee Pot restaurant.

6) A.B. Young - I love strenuous uphill climbs with fire towers at the top. Park at Bootlegger campground which is north of Slippery Slide state park. Cross the creek and begin hiking 1.6 miles on the switchbacks up 2000 vertical feet.

7) Huckabee - Park at Midgley bridge north of Downtown Sedona and follow the signs then rock cairns (small rock piles) across Oak Creek. The 2.9 mile hike ends at Schnebly Hill Road.

8) Twin Buttes - When you get to the top of this 1.5 mile climb you will be looking straight down at the famous scenic chapel. Glancing over the edge will cause your hamstrings to quiver. Take Morgan road off 179. Look for the saddle at the Devil's dining room sinkhole.

9) Chicken Point & Submarine Rock - While you are on the broken Arrow trail that's 1.2 miles, visit both scenic points. This is a great area for mountain bikes, hikes, and pink Jeep tours.

10) Boynton Canyon - This 2.4 mile hike is off 89A at the end of Dry Creek road. It starts at the Enchantment resort. Try the outdoor patio & the best margaritas in Arizona.

Well.. it has finally happened. The Sedona Real Estate Market has bottomed out. That happened in January at $341,500 - for a median price. Currently for the Months between January and March of 09 - Median Price Point is $427,000. We are having a significant amount of homes currently go under contract. Interest rates are at a historic 51 year low. If you are a Buyer who has been waiting - don't wait any longer. Now would be the time to buy. Between the amount of foreclosurs (31), short sale listings ( 54), and high seller motivated - don't miss your golden opportunity to jump into our market and buy a 2nd home, dream home, an investment property. Jump In! For all your buying and selling needs I can be reached via my cell at 800-975-5943, via the email at barbara@barbarabaker.com, or on the web at www.barbarabaker.com

Happy Buying!.

I'M BACK. SO AFTER A FAMILY EMERGENCY.... I AM BACK IN THE SADDLE AND HAVE THE LATEST STATS FOR THE SEDONA MARKETPLACE. FORECLOSURE STILL DOMINATE OUR MARKET PLACE. HALF OF EVERYTHING GOING UNDER CONTRACT IS A FORECLOSED OR A SHORT SALE PROPERTY. HAVING SAID THAT THE MARKET CONTINUES TO ADJUST ITSELF - DOWN! IS IT A GREAT TIME TO BUY! YES! HISTORIC? GEE, WHAT DO YOU THINK? IF YOU ARE EVEN CONTEMPLATING BUYING LAND, A 2ND HOME, OR INVESTING IN SEDONA - NOW WOULD BE THE TIME TO DO IT. NOW! FOR WE HAVE BUYER'S TAKING ADVANTAGE OF THESE DEALS - AND IF YOU MISS OUT - YOU MISS OUT. CURRENTLY THERE ARE 35 PENDING IN THE SEDONA MARKET PLACE (WHICH IS THE SAME AS FEB OF 06.... AND WE ALL KNOW THAT O6 WAS A GREAT SELLER'S YEAR)! OUR ACTIVES HAVE DROPPED TO 465 AS COMPARED TO JULY OF 08 WHEN THEY WERE AT 517, AND THE MEDIAN SOLD PRICE IS NOW AT $451,000 - WHICH WILL PROBABLY DROP SINCE THE MEDIAN PRICE POINT OF ALL THOSE PENDING HOMES IS $360,000. GREAT TIME TO BUY! DON'T MISS OUT ON SOME GREAT BARGAINS. FOR ALL YOUR BUYING NEEDS CALL ME AT 800-975-5943, OR EMAIL ME AT barbara@barbarabaker.com

WELL... TOMORROW - TUESDAY FEBRUARY 10TH... WILL BE A TELLING DAY. LET'S SEE IF THE GUYS AND GALS UP ON CAPITAL HILL CAN FINALLY GET IT TOGETHER AND VOTE ON A STIMULUS PACKAGE WHICH INCLUDES HELPING THE HOUSING MARKET. IF YOU HAVEN'T YET.... I URGE EVERYONE TO CONTACT YOUR CONGRESSMAN AND SENATORS AND TELL THEM TO VOTE YES TO THE HOUSING STIMULUS PACKAGE. THERE ARE SOME NICE GOODIES PACKED IN THERE.... UP TO 15,000 TAX CREDIT FOR ALL HOME BUYERS.... FREDDIE AND FANNIE THRESHOLDS REMAINING THE SAME FOR 2009 AS THEY WERE FOR 2008... AND POSSIBLY. SO EMAIL, PHONE, FAX... JUST MAKE SURE YOU CONTACT THEM. NEXT WEEK... MORE ON THE SEDONA REAL ESTATE MARKET PLACE.. BUT FOR THIS WEEK... THIS WAS JUST TOO IMPORTANT FOR US ALL... FOR I TRUELY BELIEVE SO GOES THE HOUSING... SO GOES THE ECONOMY.. HAPPY SELLING! AND MORE IMPORTANTLY HAPPY BUYING! WWW.BARBARABAKER.COM BARBARA@BARBARABAKER.COM 800-975-5943