I got a call from a number I didn't recognize on my cell.
I will admit readily that I screen calls because I am flooded with telemarketing calls...and I need to get work done.
If you go to PhoneTrace, you can quickly see if the number matches a list of known telemarketers.
Sure enough, the number was in there.
So I used the time I saved to tell you about it.
Sorry, Snidely.
Home warranties are something I believe in, and yet they are, after all, insurance companies (although usually kinder and gentler) and a 'middleperson'.
When you want NEED the repair done, done right the first time and done fast, being proactive and efficient on YOUR end will help you--or your client--significantly.
When requesting service:
You'll be amazed how easily things get done when you help servicepeople help you...
Trekking off into the hills southeast of Bullhead City, Arizona is a GREAT, beautiful, soul-replenishing and FREE way to enjoy life and the glory of our desert paradise.
Silver Creek Road starts at Highway 95 at the Colorado River, where there is a new Lowe's on the corner, and continues southeast, past Western Arizona Regional Medical Center and the medical district...
... but just beyond the Bullhead Parkway, it becomes a 12 mile dirt road that becomes more primitive as you go (although it's been cleared and smoothed a LOT since we started going up there many years back).
You can drive a low-clearance vehicle for about the first 3/4s of the distance, but treacherous drops and very rough road will require a Jeep after that.
If you make it, the end junction will be at Historic Route 66 in Oatman, AZ.
The first 5-6 miles of South Silver Creek are smooth, gently winding dirt road.
On a weekend or especially a holiday, you'll see RVs with dirt bikes, sand rails and fun-seekers parked, gearing up for an adventure.
And the views are spectacular...that's Laughlin, Nevada in the distance with the Casino Drive resorts.
...it's Meth.
Mold is icky, that's for sure. But while mold is a naturally occuring substance and fairly easily remediated, it takes a bit more doing to clear the chemicals used in 'cooking speed'.
The police will tell you meth is prevalent in large and small towns. And here in Arizona, it is definitely a problem.
A property where meth has been cooked, the powerful, airborne and potentially lethal chemical toxins allowed to permeate walls, floors and insulation...
...if the place didn't blow up due to an errant smoker or electrical spark...
can be the ugly gift that keeps on giving.
To you, your buyer, your seller, your tenants, real estate brokers and their clients.
As of July 1, 2003, AZ Revised Statutes required full disclosure to prospective buyers if a property has been used to manufacture meth, ecstasy or LSD. They are also required to hire a drug laboratory site remediation firm that is registered with the State Board of Technical Registration to remediate the property of residual contamination.
Until the site is properly cleaned, it is unlawful for any person other than the owner, landlord or manager to enter the property.
Clean-up requirements and an approved list of drug remediation firms can be found at the Arizona State Board of Technical Registration. The owner is liable for the costs incurred to remediate the property of residual contamination, even if the owner had no knowledge of the criminal activity at the property.
In areas of high contamination, generally all porous materials such as carpet, bedding, upholstered furniture and related items will be removed and disposed of. All stained materials from the laboratory operations, including sheet rock, wood furniture, wood flooring and tile flooring, will be removed and disposed. In areas not highly suggestive of contamination, all materials will be cleaned to meet the post remediation testing requirements. Owners can expect the costs of remediation for minimal damage to range from $500 to $5,000. More extensive damage can cost well over $10,000.
If you go to the AZBTR, you'll be able to see a list of seized, but as yet unremediated 'cook houses'.
Fortunately, Bullhead City 86442, Fort Mohave 86426 and Mohave Valley 86440, AZ properties have not appeared on recent lists.
What I find troubling, though, if you peruse the list, is that many apartment and condo unit addresses are listed.
Do the homeowners just beyond those common walls -- and the building owners -- realize they are also at risk?
Mohave County Environmental Health is a good starting resource if you need assistance with meth lab remediation.
More info via Arizona Association of REALTORS on this topic can be found HERE.
Also, some home warranty companies have additional coverage for remediation. Ask around before you select a policy.
It's Fall on the Beautiful Colorado River and that means some crisp windy days to go with the sunshine! Luna got a new windbreaker in her favorite pink, and we set out to see some Sunday sights...
You might think the poor pooch is disgusted when her crazy human insists on babe-ing her out like this.
Nope. She LOVES to dress up and go out. Because she KNOWS it means she's going out to see all her friends.
Luna's taught me all the right things to know about social networking:
Smile at everyone.
Make the first move.
Don't take it personally if not everyone loves you.
And be kind to critters both bigger and smaller...
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Real Estate On The Beautiful Colorado River! Next Wave Real Estate Investments, an innovative Fort Mohave AZ brokerage Web 2 + old fashioned service. CRE BOVs using 10+ yrs local market knowledge
My home town is in Southern California.
I was educated in Psychology at Fullerton College, in Communications at Chaffey College and in Theatre at California State University, San Bernardino.
From 1979-97 I was a Southern California radio air personality. (I currently have 2 globally broadcast Internet radio shows on www.BounceRadio.net )
I've lived in the Bullhead City/Fort Mohave AZ/Laughlin NV area since 1993.
I'm in my 9th year as a REALTOR and my fifth as a Broker.
After receiving excellent real estate training at one of the best local independent companies, then moving on to an internationally known mega-office, I opened my own company in 2005.
I am the Owner/DB of Next Wave Real Estate Investments, LLC, located in Fort Mohave, AZ between Bullhead City and Mohave Valley.
And the pooch is Luna, my 5 year old Chow/Pit/Lab.
Why It's Real Estate Magic!
Real Estate e-Transaction Specialists (tm pending) . . . the e-Transaction is streamlined and efficient, enabling us to focus on providing excellent SERVICE and freeing YOU to enjoy your purchase or sale without the stress often associated with a real estate transaction.
We do our magic in the Bullhead City, Fort Mohave, Mohave Valley and outerlying areas of Northwestern AZ.
Organizations - Directorships - Designations And Certifications - Service Types
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In 1983, Candice was bitten by the real estate 'bug' as a radio air personality broadcasting live from a new home development in Palm Springs, CA, although it would be nine years before she would act on it.
After attending college, university and radio broadcasting school in Southern CA, Candice taught Communications, Commercial Acting and Personal Development classes for four Los Angeles area modeling institutes and held onsite image development seminars for local businesses. Candice also spent ten (total 30+ years) as a top rated radio air personality in Southern California and Western Arizona. She appeared in two feature films, The Blues Brothers Movie and Fatal Beauty, and co-hosted six local telethons for the Muscular Dystrophy Association and United Cerebral Palsy.
Candice began her real estate career at a large property management firm in Orange County, CA where she learned the fundamentals of leasing, fair housing and representation.
In the mid 1990s, as a freelance writer and editor, part of Candice's job was to transmit copy online. As the Internet began to change how business was done globally, Candice picked up skills by joining online communities on AOL, Prodigy and other BBS as she worked for large east and west coast publishing houses from her Southwest home. Because of her online skills, she became a trusted colleague and valuable team member.
When Candice obtained her Arizona real estate license in 2001, her first order of business was to differentiate herself from competitors boasting neighborhood familiarity and years of experience. The obvious choice for Candice was to take her real estate business online, where she had a leaps-and-bounds advantage. Candice's first educational goal in real estate was to earn her ePro Certification in 2002. She quickly became well known in her Bullhead City, AZ market as 'the online REALTOR', designed a one-of-a-kind top local website and powered up her real estate business, closing over 80% of her transactions online and building a strong referral and client base in her first two years.
In 2004, Candice earned her broker's license and opened Next Wave Real Estate Investments in 2005. As Designated Broker, Candice employs only ePro Certified agents. A 'boutique' office, Next Wave thrives via referral business, much drawn from the thousands of agents with whom she has developed relationships over the past eight years.
Candice was instrumental in forming the Bullhead City/Mohave Valley Association of REALTORS inaugural Technology Committee, serving as Chair in 2006 and 2007. As an association Director, Candice is sought after for participation in task forces. She created the Association's first Orientation PowerPoint presentation. Candice teaches MLS Basic, Advanced and CMA courses for the Association.
In 2006, Candice earned her Certification as an ePro Trainer, incorporating ePro Technology Workshops into New Member Orientation and MLS courses offered by the Association.
In late 2006, after completing the course work for Commercial Sales Certification at the Commercial Real Estate Institute in Phoenix, Candice was invited to join the faculty as a Client Communications/Technology instructor and is approved by the Arizona Department of Real Estate as an instructor.
In early 2009, Candice was selected by the Bullhead City Mohave Valley Association of REALTORS to represent the Association as a member of the Western Arizona REALTOR Data Exchange (WARDEX) Board of Directors.
As a well known local broker, Candice is quick to lend a hand to members needing technology assistance.
An Interview With Candice For BOUNCE Radio's The Vibe Magazine:
Excerpts from an interview for 'The Vibe' Magazine December 2008 (The Vibe is published by www.BounceRadio.net where I broadcast two radio programs)
What is your favorite movie? I love silly, funny cool movies like The Fifth Element.
What is your favorite thing to do in your free time? Float on a raft on the Colorado River.
What was your first job? Sales clerk at a department store.
How did you get into radio? Trained at KiiS Radio Workshop, Hollywood CA and Daws Butler's Actor's and Writer's Workshop, Beverly Hills CA.
Which do you prefer, dogs or cats? Dogs
What the most treasured thing you own? My dog Luna
Who do you most admire? Richard Branson, for being such a fearless entrepreneurial risk-taker.
What is your favorite ice cream flavor? French Vanilla
What is your favorite music group or artist? I change all the time. Really. It depends on my mood.
What is your favorite drink: Non-Alcoholic: Water with lemon or lime.
Alcoholic: Really good tequila.
What is your favorite dance move? To drag someone who looks lonely out on the floor with me. 
If you could buy anything what would it be? More real estate!
What would you most like to change about yourself? To be able to sing better.
Mike Moloney has endorsed your work as Instructor at Commercial Real Estate Institute.
"Candice Donofrio is a great real estate instructor, particularly in the area of the use of 21st century technology in real esate practice. When you see her teaching, take the opportunity to attend. PS: SHe is also a terrific real estate broker along the Colorado River in Arizona."
"I have used Candice in the sale of two properties in Bullhead City, Arizona. On both occasions she demonstrated outstanding abilities in marketing, customer relations, negotiations, and most importantly (in my eyes) communications. I was never left wondering what was happening with the sales as she was constantly in touch either by telephone or e-mail. Furthermore, her tenacity, love of her work, and "Can Do" attitude, kept her abreast with the ever changing market place and she would have recommendations of new and innovative strategies for obtaining our goals. They all worked!!! Her vast knowledge and skills allowed the sales to move flawlessly through the system and close on time. As I still have property in Arizona, I would think of no other person to handle my investments." Joseph S. Natoli, McKenzie Bridge, Oregon ~ Investment Property Seller
"Candice: Chris and I . . . wanted to give you a Big THANK YOU for all you did for us. You are the best and truly represent whoever contracts with you. We appreciate all you did and wanted you to know that. Thanks Again, Susan" Susan and Chris Devlin~Mohave Valley Sellers
Candice, you are what got me through this and made it all work out. I thank you again. Sincerely,
Ron Bowen, WA (Desert Lakes Fort Mohave 1031 exchange homebuyer)
In California & the Northeast USA, to say DAMN,is a bad thing....But in Memphis,Kansas City,New Orleans, Daytona and other hip places... when you say DAAAMM... Thats a good thing...meaning, "Man, I am Impressed"..... To you Candice,I say...DAAMMM, Girl you are good... Thanks for all your hard work and attention to detail.....DAAAMM GIRL........
Rich Cox, AZ (Desert Lakes Fort Mohave Homebuyer)
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CANDICE, I love the way you stay on top of things
Harry Morgan (BHC Desert Foothills homebuyer)
Thanks for everything. You are a dream to work with!
Dave Korte, Mak Homes and Investments (referral broker for Bullhead City seller)
Candice, funds were received last night.
Thanks for a great job.
(Don Godber, MV Willow Valley seller)
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