I know a bit about the Blood Orange Project, being married to the lead guitarist!
Tonight, Saturday August 1, Blood Orange Project will play its second show this summer at the River Valley Tavern -- a cool local hangout with an attractive all-girl staff.
Check out River Valley Tavern's MySpace page!
Blood Orange Project's come a long way since the days of rehearsals in my garage! (Now they have permanent studios at Needles, CA radio station KTOX, owned by singer/keyboardist/wearer of Mohawk Dave Hayes.)
My husband Clayton always said, "Someday I'll name a band Blood Orange!" but Blood Orange 65 keyboardist/producer Paul Fix found out the name was also in use by a handful of other bands and added the 65 to make it unique. And that is an understatement.
After a series of projects including John Avila and Johnny Vatos (Oingo Boingo), Brian "Stretch" Carr (Seconds Later) and more well known successful artists, the Blood Orange Project evolved into its current incarnation with Gary on drums and Lil' Davy on bass to round out the band.
Hope to see you at this show or the one coming up at Riverfest!
And if you can't make it, you can often catch the band rehearsing via UStreamTV on BOUNCE TALK RADIO
Music is the universal language . . . and as much as we crazy humans can be divided by politics and class and money and religion, we can be brought together in an INSTANT by this one magical thing . . .
This is about as cool as videos come . . . make sure you watch it all the way through. I assure you . . . you will be glad you did.
From the website Playing For Change ~ Peace thru Music.
Have a most excellent weekend and sing something fun today!
Meadview was and is a unique, special area.
Located in Northwestern AZ, 90 miles north of Bullhead City, Meadview is the Arizona side of mighty but periodically problematic Lake Mead, south of the Hoover Dam.
Lake Mead's water levels (periodically an issue with low rainfall), coupled with the delay in completion of the Hoover Dam Bypass have caused interest in this area to wane and property values to stall--despite the glorious views, higher elevation/cooler temperatures and convenient proximity to the Lake's South Cove and the West Rim of the Grand Canyon.
It's always been a bit difficult for out of area buyers to FIND information on this area. The few real estate offices that operate in town are usually not MLS members and unless those of us 'down the hill' list the properties, chances are you WON'T SEE THEM. That's unfortunate.
Now I don't have a crystal ball, but I PREDICT the interest in Meadview, Dolan Springs, White Hills and Golden Valley areas of Mohave County will be revitalized--and the reason can be described in two words:
Solar Power.
Yes. Here comes the Sun--a natural resource we have PLENTY OF in Northwestern Arizona!
The proposed Hualapai Valley Solar Project (HVS Project) is a 340MW concentrating solar power (CSP) plant to be situated approximately 27 miles north of Kingman on approximately 4,000 acres of private land, using a proven technology that has been operational in the United States since the 1980's.
The HVS Project will use CSP technology to capture heat generated by sunlight and turn that heat into electricity. It will store excess heat using molten salts so that it can provide electricity when it is most needed during on-peak hours. And it will use 'gray (effluent) water' which we have in abundance too.
I've heard that 1.7 million mirrors will capture and generate the power. Pretty cool--ahem, pretty hot! :)
The HVS Project is in the early design and permitting stages, with a construction start anticipated in November 2010 and start of operations in June 2013. HVS is working with Fichtner Solar of Germany, the leading worldwide designer of concentrating solar trough projects, to design the project.
As of late July, 2009, the preliminary design of the project has been completed.
Meetings with the public, stakeholders, county officials, state permitting agencies, and federal permitting agencies have been taking place since Summer. And more meetings will be under way for those who wish to weigh in or get concerns addressed:
Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting (anticipated)
County Offices
09.09.09 | 10:00 AM
Board of Supervisors Meeting (anticipated)
County Offices
11.02.09 | 9:30 AM
This project will mean:
An alternative energy source for us Northwestern 'Zonians AND outerlying states! And if you've spent a Summer here, you know we can use THAT.
And . . . here comes the great news!
Since the project will be located just north of Chloride, AZ . . . the closest 'decent sized' communities are Dolan Springs/Meadview and Golden Valley, AZ . . . the two areas whose real estate values inflated, then deflated the most as the Bypass project hit delays . . .
If you have a property for sale in Meadview, keep your eye on the market there very closely. I bet we will see some increase in interest as the word gets out about this project.
And if you are interested in buying in the area . . . the coming 1-3 years may see some progress in values as these two big projects--the Bypass and the Solar Project--grow legs . . .
You can go to Hualapai Valley Solar and check out the info on the project.
Or for more information . . . give me a holler and I'll share my resources.
Moving to Fort Mohave AZ 86426 could be the best move you EVER make!
Fort Mohave, AZ is one of the fastest growing towns in the State. And there hasn't been a better time for buying real estate in Fort Mohave 86426, Bullhead City 86442, or Mohave Valley 86440 AZ in YEARS.
Situated just south of Bullhead City, AZ and just north of Needles, CA, Fort Mohave is actually the center point of the Mohave Valley's watersports, retirement, relocation and leisure areas.
But Fort Mohave is special. And I'm not just saying that because I live in Fort Mohave myself!
Here are the 5 best reasons to move to Fort Mohave:
5. Gambling On The Colorado River: If you are considering moving to Fort Mohave, you will be within 15 minutes of Laughlin NV Casinos like the Avi Resort with its white sandy beach and one of the best boat launches on the River. And 12 miles away, all the glorious riverfront casinos on Casino Drive in Laughlin like the Aquarius, Tropicana, Harrah's and Golden Nugget, among many others.
4. The best golfing In Arizona: Fort Mohave has several PGA golf courses to choose from within a few minutes in any direction--from the spectacular new courses at Laughlin Ranch Golf Club or The Greens/Cielo at Los Lagos to the PGA course at Desert Lakes to Desert Springs Fairways at the Avi, Willow Valley to Jack Smith Park in Needles, CA.
3. The Colorado River: Buying a home in Fort Mohave means you're within a few miles max of the beautiful Colorado River, with its fresh cool water and warm dry climate. And Arizona's best sandy beaches you can pull up to in your Jeep, dig your toes into the sand, pop a beer and relax while you watch the world float by . . .
2. The best medical services in Northwestern Arizona: The brand new, state of the art Valley View Medical Center offers assurance to those needing to relocate to Arizona for health reasons. It's also a great place to work, I've heard from some of the medical personnel I've helped relocate here! And there are many medical positions available in Fort Mohave, if you're looking to make a professional change.
1. Best weather in the USA: I guess it depends. :) But Move to Fort Mohave and you will rarely experience cold or wet weather. Snow doesn't happen here (I'm not saying it's impossible but after 16 years of living here, I saw it come close only once--and it evaporated before hitting the ground) Fort Mohave AZ temperatures average in the 60s in winter to 110s in summer and our precipitation is annually just under an inch. Humidity sits at a comfy 5% except during the few weeks of Arizona's monsoon season in late Summer.
So what are you waiting for? It's time to move to Fort Mohave! Give me a shout and I'll show you how.
866-228-2643
Candice A. Donofrio, Owner/Designated Broker
OH! And after we close your purchase or sale . . . we can hit Tiki Bar at the Avi! My treat . . .
I play the blonde card a lot, but don't let your guard down . . .
I'm a very good negotiator.
I enjoy negotiating and I can negotiate with the best of them. I know many agents don't and can't.
And I know who they are.
They're the ones who take the transaction personally or are afraid to hear the word ‘no' or are still licking their wounds over the last deal that went south.
Negotiating real estate deals like a big dog first requires that you forget yourself.
You are not ‘whatever troubles you' or ‘some God's gift'. You should be dispassionate, detached. Peering in through the keyhole and watching "to see what our hero will do next". Realize that the principals AND PROBABLY THE OTHER AGENT AS WELL will not be viewing the situation this way and your hand will need to be all the more even to balance out the brewing madness.
MEN IN BLACK FLASH!
THAT'S BETTER. NOW IT BEGINS!
Before passing Go, you must be sure you understand your client's needs.
What MUST your client have . . . and what can they NOT tolerate?
(Knowing those two answers helps a lot with life in general, actually)
Negotiating real estate deals like a big dog requires that you define key needs FIRST. Get the most important points secured for your client as quickly as possible.
The more times the ball is returned to your court, the less steam the deal is running under.
Your negotiation may very well be the Jerry Springer Show . . . but remember (oh come on, EVERYONE saw that train wreck at least ONCE) how Jerry NEVER lost that mildly amused look on his face?
When conveying offers or counter offers to your client, state the FACTS being presented and place the best possible interpretation on the actions of ALL-ESPECIALLY if your client begins to take personally the news from ‘the other side'. NEVER speculate or remark about the ATTITUDE of the other party to your client. Be the voice of reason and never engage in negativity. Reassure your client of the ultimate goal. A win/win outcome is most likely to satisfy-at the time and down the line.
To negotiate like a big dog, stay focused on getting that contract executed to the exclusion of all else.
Document everything. Use supporting data such as a CMA or inspection reports to clarify your position. I always include comps with an offer - I want the other agent and principal to see where the buyer is coming from on a purely statistical level. If the property is overpriced because the seller is ‘stuck in the past', seeing current market information could fuel a change of heart.
If you're going through a series of verbals (not recommended, but it happens) keep a painstakingly clear communication log, and recap with EACH go around. It is very easy to get lost and momentum that took time to build will be destroyed.
Go quid pro quo - offer something, then ask for something else. Just like in Monopoly! When ‘Baron' proposes to purchase your Boardwalk for 150 bucks, see if they'll throw in their Railroads too!
And don't ‘jack up' the principals! Underpromise so you can overdeliver! Until the contract has been signed and delivered, it's not a deal. Maintain calm hopefulness, reminding your client that we are approaching but have not yet made a deal.
(I tell my clients "I'll let you know when you can get excited. Not yet. Not yet. NOW!")
Big Dog Negotiators, with EVERY communiqué, START and END with APPRECIATION:
"Hey Joe, thanks for your help on this so far. My client will go up 5k but they also would like an upgraded home warranty and the refrigerator to convey. I REALLY appreciate your willingness to work with us. Please thank the seller for his cooperation."
If you hit a snag on one point, move to any unfinished ones and resolve them. Then return to the sticky one. With each small ‘win' negotiated, positive momentum builds. Once everything else is hammered out, revisit the impasse. Often, by then, the minds are ready to meet.
Kindness and humility are EVERYTHING. Trump's style is for TV shows. Going in with attitude will shoot your foot clean off.
Here are some more negotiating tips that are more geared toward commercial transactions, but can also apply to residential deals:
Finally, I learned some solid negotiating tips from MY big dog, Luna:
And with enough TLC . . . miracles can be brought about . . .
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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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