My client Bill Brownell gave me permission to share these pictures of the progress being made on this now 5 year long Hoover Dam Bypass project. Completion is on schedule and expected November 2010!
If you've read my previous posts referring to the Hoover Dam Bypass, you know that northwestern Mohave County will be powerfully impacted by the completion of the Hoover Dam Bypass, a bridge over where Lake Mead meets the Colorado River to Boulder City, Nevada from White Hills, AZ.
Completion is nearing, after some snafus and delays. And lookin' awesome!
Once completed, the Hoover Dam Bypass will benefit Mohave County in many ways:
(My opinion. YMMV)
These breathtaking helicopter view photos provide insight into the size of this undertaking and how important it is to have a better way to get from Kingman to Vegas.
You may not know this, and I didn't until I acquired hydroelectric engineers as clients (could you imagine having husband and wife engineers as clients? They were and are favorites of mine. They run a water company in Oregon now)...
...but the water levels on the Colorado River in Bullhead City, AZ fluctuate as water is released from Davis Dam, just north of Bullhead City, AZ into the river, according to estimated need for
In other words, the engineers determine how much water will be needed at different times of day for electricity, watering crops and to keep y'all's propellers out of the sand! :)
Depending on where along the beautiful Colorado River, you'll see people with metal detectors scouring for treasures or the keyring they lost (good luck with that!), lawn chairs planted with toes in sand...
or even locals like me and Lulu enjoying the cool sand for a morning 'sniffy walk'...
Wouldn't you LOVE to have this beauty within walking distance or a quick drive? Property in Bullhead City offers this and more.
There hasn't been a better time to buy Bullhead City AZ real estate in a decade.
Talk to me if you find this as awesome as I do . . .
I was out showing property today and this notice was on the front door of a Fannie REO ...
Yep. Someone walked away from their house and their pet. Can someone tell me what possible justification anyone could have for leaving a pet to starve to death? Really. I can't wrap my mind around this. I know the shelters are crowded. I wonder if they tried to find their pet a home before leaving it behind?
Thankfully, Mohave County Animal Control, who are angels, rescued this pet. I don't know what kind of pet or how long a reprieve it will have.
If you are local and read this, please donate money food or items to our Mohave County Animal Control this week over on Vanderslice off of Courtwright in Mohave Valley 86440.
Better still, adopt a pet.
I have some really creative and unique clients. This is the prized possession of one of my most fun clients. Her name is Candy The Wonder Dog.
It appears that Candy the canine is a lot like Candy the human--a bit on the girlie girl side!
I know. You just can't make this stuff up!
Candy's owner also has an awesome lakefront homesite property for sale in Los Lagos and he has recently reduced it to go toe-to-toe with any of the best deals in the area. 125 feet on on of Los Lagos' lakes for under $65,000!
I have builder resources to get your Fort Mohave AZ dream house built on this really beautiful waterfront lot in a gorgeous gated community with tennis, media center, pool/spa/BBQ, amazing sunsets and PGA golf nearby, so give me a holler and let's git 'r done!
I just listened to a talk given by Mohave County Assessor Ron Nicholson, and talk about a cool guy with an experience-rich background! From title company to appraisal to commercial real estate in several states and countries, Ron knows his stuff. We are fortunate to have him.
We learned a lot about property taxes in Mohave County during the talk, and veered off into financing and market issues.
Ron said he expects commercial real estate to take an even harder hit in near future coming years.
The way I see it, there is a brave new world ahead for Bullhead City 86442, Fort Mohave 86426 and Mohave Valley 86440 commercial real estate--but it is nowhere near disastrous.
Yes, it's a lot harder to get money. But there will be new inroads to meet this need. And people who already had money still do. They will find their way here to maximize their investment.
Here's why I feel optimistic about commercial real estate in Mohave County over the next year or two:
A mentor of mine, founder of the Commercial Real Estate Institute in Phoenix, Mike Moloney, sent me this. Even more confirmation that I'm thinking straight. Mike's text is below:
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This video briefly mentions at the end the PPIP (Public-Private Investment
Program) program. PPIP was to have been the government guaranteed investment
program for Big Money to buy the "bad loans" cheap - which is no longer
needed. The Big Money was waiting to see if PPIP would be initiated or not.
It is not. So, they have to start investing again, the "regular" way. That
is good for every real estate sector.
Three weeks ago under pressure from the real estate and banking lobbies, IRS
reversed one of its most onerous rules, and the change is having a huge
impact of stabilizing commercial work-outs. Previous to the change,
commercial loans could not be modified because the entire change was taxable
(which was nuts in the first place. That previous rule is what bureaucrats
will do if not supervised by elected and appointed officials, who are more
in touch with the real world, even if it is through lobbying.) Now, loan
modifications will commence within the commercial real estate industry
without the owner having to file bankruptcy. In addition, commercial lenders
don't mind owning completed commercial properties. They won't "flood" the
market like the RTC did. The reason is because if the banks hold the
foreclosed properties for 18 months or longer (the new rule described in the
video), instead of downgrading their balance sheet, they can write it off
over the years as their reserves and profits gradually climb back to normal.
It becomes a tax shelter!
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So don't count commercial real estate out in Mohave County, AZ. You may be surprised.
Want to explore commercial real estate possibilities in Mohave County, AZ? Talk to me. I'm easy to find.
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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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