Schools, banks and government offices in Lake Havasu will be closed this Monday, November 11th, for Veteran's Day. It's a great opportunity to take some time this weekend to enjoy time with the family. Grace Arts Live (2146 McCulloch Blvd) is performing a musical adaptation of Charles Schultz' "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown" on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Friday and Saturday's performances are at 7:30pm and Sunday's performance is a 2pm matinee. Also on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, the Desert Hawks RC Club will be sponsoring the 22nd Annual London Bridge Seaplane Classic at Lake Havasu State Park Windsor #4. This is a fun fly of remote controlled airplanes. The 39th Annual Gem and Mineral Show takes place at the Aquatic Community Center on Saturday and Sunday. Fishing enthusiasts can participate in either one of two tournaments this weekend: the US Angler's Choice Fishing Tournament or the Won Bass Team Fishing Tournament at Windsor Beach. And, finally, the 3rd Annual Veteran's Day Car Show will take place on Saturday at the Anderson Chrysler Dodge Jeep dealership (3920 N Hwy 95) from 9am-3pm. There is no end to what fun you can have with your family this weekend in Lake Havasu City.
No matter what your political affiliation, it is important for you to get out there next Tuesday, November 4th, and exercise one of your most precious rights as an American citizen...VOTE! Here is a list of your local polling places in Lake Havasu City:
Precinct #7 (Desert Hills) Desert Hills Fire Station - 3983 London Bridge Road
Precinct #33 (Industrial) Lake Havasu Baptist Church - 2101 N Palo Verde Blvd
Precinct #34 (Palo Verde) Hampton Inn (Old Holiday Inn) - 245 London Bridge Rd
Precinct #35 (London Bridge) Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church - 1975 Daytona Dr
Precinct #36 (SARA) Our Saviours Luthern Church - 3163 Maricopa Ave
Precinct #43 (Smoketree) Mohave County Library - 1770 McCulloch Blvd
Precinct #44 (Starline) Hilltop Community Church - 3180 McCulloch Blvd
Precinct #52 (Crossman) Abundant Grace Church - 3516 McCulloch Blvd
Precinct #53 (Lakeview) St Michael's Methodist Church - 2895 Jamaica Blvd South
Precinct #54 (Oro Grande) Community Presbyterian Church - 3450 Chemehuevi Blvd
Precinct #57 (Rainbow) Mount Olive Lutheran Church - 2170 Havasupai Blvd
Precinct #63 (Thunderbolt) Our Saviour Lutheran Church - 3163 Maricopa Ave
Precinct #64 (Avalon) Mt View Property Owners Association - 2635 Anita Ave
Precinct #67 (Daytona) Aquatic Community Center - 100 Park Ave
Precinct #68 (Chesapeake) Stone Bridge Christian Fellowship - 2700 Jamaica Blvd
Precinct #69 (El Dorado) KNLB Radio/Advance Ministries - 510 N Acoma Blvd
Precinct #70 (Roadrunner) Lamb of God Lutheran Church - 2791 Inca Dr
Precinct #71 (Quail Run) Bethany Bible Church - 1200 Park Terrace Ave
Precinct #72 (Fiesta) Church of the Nazarene - 2700 Rainbow Ave
Precinct #73 (Jamaica) Grace Episcopal Church - 111 Bunker Dr
IMPORTANT: Your current address on your ID must match the current address you have on file with the Voter's Registration office. Use blue or black ink (not pencil) to mark your ballot. If you make a mistake on your ballot, request a new one. Lined out items or anything marked outside of the bubble on the ballot will be discounted. You must go to your appointed polling place, present your ID and give the poll workers your name in order to be allowed to vote. If your ID doesn't have your current address on it, you must present some form of identification to show your place of residency. Call 928-753-0767 to find out what your precinct number is. By following these rules, we can all make sure to get our votes counted and our voices heard.
It appears that the Lake Havasu real estate market is beginning to stabilize and may even be experiencing a turnaround. Home sales have been up since January of this year. They have leveled off in the last four months, but have remained consistent. Lake Havasu listings are down 20% since September 2007. This reduction in inventory means that more homes are selling. Median home prices have also stayed consistently around or under $200,000 throughout 2008. The median home price in September 2007 was $218,750. This means that more people are able to afford to buy a home. Even though home prices are lower, total sales are up by 64% from September 2007. Typically, January is a high volume month for Lake Havasu home sales due to the increase of residents moving back to Lake Havasu for the winter. Instead of renting a winter home, many people are looking to buy a winter home in Lake Havasu City. What this boils down to is that now is definitely the time to purchase that home you've had your eye on.
The latest statistics for the Lake Havasu real estate market show that single-family home sales in Lake Havasu were up 27% in September from September 2007 (87 single-family homes sold in September 2008 vs 59 in September 2007). However, year-to-date numbers for September 2008 were down 9% from the same time last year (869 year-to-date in 2008 vs 952 year-to-date in 2007). The average sales price has gone down from $262,663 in September 2007 to $240,509 in September 2008. Vacant land sales were down from 6 in September 2007 to 4 in September 2008, but the total dollars in sales has gone up ($654,000 in September 2007 to $1,976,120), resulting from an increase in average sale price of $494,030 (vs $109,000 in September 2007). Year-to-date average sales price figures for vacant land in 2007 and 2008 show that prices are on the decline ($210,818 in 2007 vs $177,002 in 2008). Multi-family home sales are down as well, but the average sales price has gone up slightly ($313,317 in September 2007 vs $316,667 in September 2008). There is plenty of inventory available for buyers looking to invest in Lake Havasu real estate. With historically low interest rates and lower single-family home and vacant land prices, now is definitely the time to buy.
The National Association of Realtors (NAR) released a report recently that showed pending home sales across the country were up 7.4% in August after a downturn in July. That means that pending home sales were up everywhere across the country, but the Western United States experienced the highest increase: an amazing 18.64%. The biggest growths in pending home sales were found in Arizona, Nevada and California. With lower home prices, the cuts in mortgage rates and the projection of an increase in 30-year fixed mortgage rates going to 6.6% by the end of 2009, now is definitely the time to buy a home!
Cheryl Westwood wants to show you the Jewel of the Desert that is Lake Havasu real estate, including senior and retirement properties, golf communities and equestrian properties.
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Committed to and passionate about her profession, Cheryl is sincere in her desire to help others find the dream that living and working in Lake Havasu City has brought to her family. A resident since 1974, Cheryl came here from Ohio with her husband and two young sons. After visiting four years earlier, Cheryl and her family fell in love with the mountains, the lake, and the lack of snow.
"When new people arrive, I am fortunate to be a part of their hope of Lake Havasu City as an opportunity. I love this small corner of the world. I have raised those two sons and now focus on grandchildren (Im NaNa to them) and my love of assisting people in buying and selling a piece of that small corner of the world."
In Real Estate since 1989, Cheryl's desire is to form lasting bonds of trust and friendship with the people she helps and to see them find some of life's blessings from the desires and wishes of their heart. Time spent with her husband in the building industry has given Cheryl first hand knowledge of the market. She has an innate gift for helping people find the right home. For her sellers, her enthusiasm and skills get their homes marketed and sold quickly.
Part of Cheryl's commitment to keeping in tune with the Real Estate market is her desire for continuing education. She has achieved accreditation as a Graduate of the Realtor Institute, e-Pro Internet Professional, Seniors Specialist, Certified Property Manager, and taken many courses in Commerical Real Estate. She is currently working on two other real estate designations.
In service to her fellow Realtors, Cheryl has served on the Lake Havasu Association of Realtors board of directors for eight years, is Past President of the Lake Havasu Association of Realtors and Vice President of the new WARDEX Regional Data Exchange in which she help create.
Cheryl says, "I do Love where I live and am anxious to have others find the same passion for this city. I look forward to helping all of you who want to realize the desire of owning Real Estate in Lake Havasu City".
What Cheryl Can Do for You
Cheryl is has obtained the certifications of Realtor, GRI (Graduate REALTOR Institute), e-PRO and SRES (Senior Real Estate Specialist). This enables her to help first-time buyers, seniors looking for a retirement property and those people looking to utilize the internet to find or sell their golf course home, equestrian property, vacation homes or any other property in the Lake Havasu City, Kingman, Valle Vista and Bullhead City communities as well as other cities in the Mohave County area of Arizona.
"We have been acquainted with Cheryl for 5 years. She sold our home and found us a new home within a very short time. Cheryl knows her clients to the extent that every desire that you might have in a new home will be met. She is such a professional lady and knows Lake Havasu City, as she has lived here for many, many years. We have recommended her to many friends that have visited us and fallen in love with Lake Havasu City. They have been delighted with the service she gives. One little note; she will also "power shop" if you prefer. We looked at many homes in a very short period of time. We loved the convenience of having Cheryl do all of the hard work and letting us thoroughly enjoy looking for our dream home. You could not find a more reputable realtor®."
~Jack and Pat Donner, Lake Havasu City
"My association with Cheryl Westwood has been an unforgettable and most treasured experience. Cheryl worked untiringly with me to find what I was looking for in Real Estate. She has become a great friend because of her wholeheartedness, sincerity, caring effort and concern to me and my needs both professionally and personally. She is a sincere and wonderful person to know and to have in your life."
- Sincerely,
Audrey Clayton
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