VALERIE CORE & KRISTY MARQUART Your Ponderosa Trails Neighbors
As most of you know, we are both residents of Ponderosa Trails and work at the Ponderosa Trails Real Estate Sales office selling new construction and resale homes in the neighborhood. When you are buying or selling property in today’s market, it’s important to have confidence in your real estate professional. Our commitment is to provide you with the specialized real estate service you deserve. When you are ready to move up, size down or just make a change, call Valerie and Kristy.
November | December 2011
REAL ESTATE ACTIVITY IN
IT’S TIME TO LIST YOUR HOME! Ponderosa Trails Market Absorption Rate Positioning
VALERIE CORE
Designated Broker 928.607.4344 VCore@CapstoneCos.com
KRISTY MARQUART Realtor 928.221.6335 KMarquart@CapstoneCos.com
www.FlagstaffHomeConnection.com
• 71 Ponderosa Trails properties SOLD in the last 12 months • 5.9 Home Sales in Ponderosa Trails per months (absorption rate) • Only 13 (resale) properties currently for sale as of 10/18/11 In positioning your home correctly through the “BUYER’S EYES,” your odds of selling your home this month would be 45%! Valerie and Kristy continue to have the best values and most home sales in Ponderosa Trails. Call us today to learn how we will market your home to increase your ODDS of selling! Data reflective of single family residences. Information gathered from NAZMLS 10/18/11.
FEATURED PROPERTY
Experts At The Art Of Living Well, QUALITY, FAMILY VALUES, AFFORDABILITY & FLEXIBILITY Allow Us To Design Your Next Home • New Homes start in the low 300’s & exceed Energy Star Ratings. • Several communities to choose from all around Flagstaff! • Ask Valerie and Kristy about our move-up buyer program!
CAPSTONE HOMES REALTY
Office Located In Ponderosa Trails 532 W. Wulfenite Rd., Flagstaff, AZ 86001 928.779.2197 Office • 928.779.0815 Fax www.CapstoneCOS.com
Fantastic Home Still Under Construction!
5143 S. Opal Rd. $339,900 3 Bed | 2.5 Bath | 1777 Sq. Ft. PERFECT TIMING! Let us sell your home while this home is completed. If your home is currently listed, this is not a solicitation for that listing.
409 W. Wulfenite Rd • $429,900 NOW UNDER CONSTRUCTION Keepsake’s popular 3G plan, the Juniper, offers 2718 sq. ft. and is built by Holdsworth Construction. Located within the The Summit at Ponderosa Trails subdivision, the huge 10,909 sq. ft. lot boasts great treetop views. This 3-car garage home features 4 bedrooms, 2.75 baths and has a spacious bonus space. Holdsworth Construction’s standard package ensures you get everything you desire in this newly built home!
IdeasTo Make Your Events Sparkle
2011 PONDEROSA TRAILS PROPERTIES UNDER CONTRACT OR RECENTLY SOLD BY VALERIE AND KRISTY! Address Sq. Ft. / Bed / Bath Sale Pending: 3910 S America West Trl. 1971 / 4 / 2 (Short Sale) 456 W. Wulfenite Trl. 2022 / 4 / 2.5 524 W. Wulfenite Rd. 2529 / 5 / 2.75 Sold: 5055 S. Serpentine Rd. 2712 / 4 / 2.5 5116 S. Opal Rd. 2684 / 4 / 2.5 4815 S. Bright Angel Trl. 1419 / 3 / 2 (Short Sale) 657 W. Old Territory Trl. LOT 3985 S. Box Canyon Trl. LOT 77 W. Separation Canyon Trl. 2696 / 6 / 3.75 5044 S. Opal Rd. 2895 / 5 / 2.75 5213 S. Opal Rd. 1795 / 3 / 2 5010 S. Serpentine Rd. 2279 / 4 / 2.5 408 W. Wulfenite Rd. 2420 / 5 / 3 5058 S. Amethyst Rd. 2712 / 4 / 2.5
List Price $ 290,000 $369,900 $420,000 Sold Price $419,415 $439,308 $241,000 $80,000 $125,000 $426,000 $510,350 $369,190 $380,000 $375,000 $425,099
OUR LENDER OF CHOICE:
Are Realtors Still Necessary?
Casual Sophistication
Tinderbox’s Salmon Crostini
SHYANN ECKEL, LOAN OFFICER ML0# 166653 info@shyanneckel.com 928-774-2199 Office • 928-774-2197 Fax 928-699-9977 Cell • 480-223-3273 Cell 1750 Railroad Springs Blvd Ste 10 • Flagstaff, AZ 86001
Produced by Desert Lifestyle Publishing • 480.460.0996 • www.DesertLifestyle.net
Today’s Internet Age
Ponderosa Trails’
Real Estate Report ISSN-1939-9650
Undoubtedly some of the joys of the busy holiday season are the parties and celebrations that come along with it. Whether you’re already a veteran party-giver looking for some new inspiration for this year, or more of a non-hosting party-goer considering entertaining your own guests, see what we’ve compiled for some fun and festive celebrations!
Featuring Tinderbox 928.226.8400 | TinderboxKitchen.com
COLD-SMOKED SALMON CROSTINI INGREDIENTS 3 oz. thinly sliced cold-smoked wild salmon 1/4 cup pickled onions (recipe follows) 1 cup bitter greens (frisee, arugula, endive) 2 Tbs. celery leaves 1 Tbs. lemon star anise aioli (recipe follows) 3-inch round crostini (crouton) 3 Tbs. simple vinaigrette (recipe follows)
Caroling Party
If you’re a little shy about singing to your neighbors (don’t be, they’ll love it!), organize a trip to a nursing home or hospital. A caroling party is the perfect way to blend the sounds and the flavors of the holidays into a fun tradition. When your guests arrive, warm up their tummies and their throats with a casual buffet. Think plenty of hot hors d’oeuvres, perhaps a baked ham, butternut squash soup and steaming loaves of crusty bread. Prepare custom song books for carolers and supply everyone with a candle and wax protector. After all the caroling fun is done, everyone comes back to your home to enjoy egg nog, spiced apple cider and a large array of Christmas cookies in front of a cozy fire.
PROCEDURE Place crostini on plate and dress with aioli. In a bowl toss all remaining ingredients gently with simple vinaigrette. Place salmon and greens onto crostini. Serve as an appetizer or salad course. Pickled Onions 2 large red onions, sliced into very thin rounds 1 cup red wine vinegar 2 Tbs. granulated sugar 4 Tbs. olive oil 1 tsp. kosher salt 1 tsp. black pepper
Retro Cocktail Party
Just as the classic cocktail has come back into favor and we’re all obsessed with TV’s Mad Men, put an innovative twist on your cocktail party this year. Set the mood with holiday music from the
Toss all ingredients together and let sit in refrigerator for 24 hours before using. Lemon Star Anise Aioli 2 egg yolks 2 Tbs. lemon juice 1 tsp. ground star anise 1 tsp. salt 1 tsp. sugar 4 smashed garlic cloves 1-2 cups canola oil Combine all ingredients except oil in a chilled bowl. Whisk to combine. Slowly drizzle oil into yolk mixture until thick. Chill for one hour before using. Simple Vinaigrette 1/2 cup sherry vinegar 1/2 cup olive oil 2 Tbs. honey 1 Tbs. Dijon mustard pinch salt and pepper Whisk all ingredients together and chill.
A lot has been said about the impact of technology on the residential real estate business. Some people have predicted that technology will circumvent the role of your REALTOR®. After all, information is readily available 24/7/365 to anyone with a mouse. You don’t have to leave your house, you don’t have to get dressed; it’s all there. Theoretically, like eBay, someone could initiate and complete a transaction electronically. You could see streaming video of the property and fall in love. You could write an offer and email it to the seller for consideration and approval. It’s certainly possible to apply for the loan and secure approval using PDF documents. The escrow officer could transmit paperwork electronically, and you could wire funds for the closing. However, those components of the transaction are merely the tip of the iceberg. They are essential ingredients, but they aren’t the significant and meaningful things that still need to be done. In reality, the advancements in technology have actually strengthened the role and importance of a REALTOR® in the sale or purchase of property. The National Association of REALTORS® reports approximately eight out of ten buyers start their
house-hunting search on the Internet before they make contact with an agent. Prior to the Internet, buyers sought out REALTORS® to find out what was on the market. Now, that information is available to consumers along with virtual 24/7 open houses on many of the listings. The old role as “show and tell” people, where agents delivered information to prospects and clients, made them easily replaceable. Customers had a hard time differentiating between various licensees and appreciating their value. The new role in this new “high tech” era is far more complex and valuable to clients. It’s turning into a “high tech and high touch” environment. Agents and brokers are consultants, advisors, and educators. They are professional negotiators whose actions, leadership and efforts are in their client’s best interests acting as their fiduciary. Real estate, by definition, is highly emotional, extremely complicated, and most often adversarial, because the interests of the buyer and the seller are polarized. New research has shown that buyers and sellers depend on professional representation. They are looking for someone who is a skillful negotiator and a committed advocate. Both parties to a transaction are looking for a real estate agent who can manage the
60s. (Amazon.com sells an Ultra-Lounge: Christmas Cocktails CD featuring crooners such as Peggy Lee, Dean Martin and Ray Anthony.) Encourage guests to arrive in suits and smart dresses (hats a plus) so you all look the part. Go retro with the menu: deviled eggs, shrimp cocktail, cheese balls, kebabs and marinated olives. Cocktails? Roll out a snazzy bar cart complete with vintage cocktail shaker and serve all the old greats: Tom Collins, Sidecar, Manhattan, Old Fashioned and more.
Hanukkah Dinner
Light up your ambiance with a nod to the Festival of Lights – have candles burning beautifully throughout your home. Decorate with sparkling blues, silvers and golds. Sprinkle foil-covered chocolate gelt and dreidels about the table and include floral centerpieces of white and blue winter flowers such as narcissus, tulips and hyacinths. Foods that have been baked or fried in oil are central to the Hanukkah feast, so serve a savory beef brisket, latkes, challah bread and sufganiyot for dessert. There are a number of delicious kosher wines available now, and they’re more readily found in stores.
Holiday Brunch
Nothing brings families together for a special occasion like a festive brunch. With time-honored holiday tunes piping through the speakers and the seasonal
contingencies and details surrounding the sale to ensure their compliance. They also want their REALTOR® to accompany them at inspections and the close of escrow. Even if a buyer and a seller were capable and knowledgeable enough to be in a position to wear all of the necessary hats involved in the transaction, and even if they had the time and resources, they would still be at a distinct disadvantage. One of the most valuable benefits of being represented by a REALTOR® is the broker’s capacity to act as a “third party” to the transaction. The principals to the transaction often lack the objectivity and skills to respond and react properly without risk of jeopardizing the sale. From a different perspective, despite any preconceived notions about the advantages of information readily available on the Internet, buyers and sellers need to understand and recognize the limitations of home valuation search engines. The key to sound buying and selling decisions is not the presentation or receipt of information; it is the interpretation of market data. Almost anyone can search for a list of houses for sale or recent solds in an area and there’s certainly an overabundance of data available through a variety of high tech sources. But few people have the talents and skills to make the best decisions out of all of the data. Since buyers prefer to buy low, and sellers like to sell high, it takes a skilled professional to consult with their client to determine
scents of cloves and allspice permeating the home, your guests will feel like they’ve stepped into a winter wonderland. Ask everyone to bring a wrapped ornament for an ornament exchange. Have holiday crafts and activities to keep the children occupied. Let the flavors of the season dictate your menu: cranberry pancakes, maple bacon quiche, smoked salmon and cream cheese strata, pumpkin Belgian waffles, warm seafood salad and more. For drinks, café au lait, Bloody Marys and Mimosas are always in order. For a holiday twist on the Mimosa, substitute orange juice for pomegranate juice
Elegant Dinner Party
This is the opportunity to bring out your best china and crystal and go all out with a sumptuous feast for an intimate gathering. Invite guests to come in their finest holiday attire and serve a menu that stands up to the elegant occasion you’re presenting. Try oyster soup, a sage-encrusted rib roast, roasted rosemary and garlic potatoes, Yorkshire pudding, creamed spinach and a decadent chocolate peppermint cheesecake for dessert. To add to the festivities, include some Champagne tasting as an activity. Test your guests with a blind tasting, or simply give guests a rating system and let everyone choose their favorites.
NOVEMBER | DECEMBER 2011 Max & Ruby’s Bunny Party Orpheum, November 25th 928.853.4292 | OrpheumPresents.com Treat the family to a fun-filled, post-turkey day performance. Based on the animated children’s series, this fast-paced theatrical production will have the whole audience singing and hopping to original tunes alongside your favorite pair of bunny siblings. 51st Annual Turquoise Ball High Country Conference Center, December 3rd 928.773.2193 | FlagstaffMedicalCenter.com With a Champagne reception and passed appetizers, your evening begins in a festive manner. A sit-down dinner, live auction and dancing keep this well-attended event at the top of social calendars each and every year. Proceeds from this year’s event will benefit Trauma Services at Flagstaff Medical Center. 13th Annual Marine League Charities Christmas Party High Country Conference Center, December 8th 928.266.0006 | Flagstaff-AZ.ToysForTots.org This Flagstaff Toys for Tots and Wounded Marine Benefit promises a great time to guests. A buffet dinner, silent auction and coffee can raffle are just a part of the evening. The big draw is the more than $15,000 to be won by ticket holders – in increments of $250 to $10,000! Christmas Party and Crafts Riordan Mansion, December 10th 928.779.4395 | pr.state.az.us/parks/RIMA/ Santa will be on hand in the morning to give out candy, and Mrs. Claus will read Christmas stories to the children. In addition, there will be crafts for the children to make and take home, as well as Christmas music and general good cheer. To help fend off the cold, hot cider and cake will be served! Roger Clyne & The Peacemakers Orpheum, December 30th 928.853.4292 | OrpheumPresents.com Perhaps you remember this Arizona-grown band as The Refreshments in the 1990s. Today, these musical artists are gaining fans all over the world and are making a stop in Flagstaff for one big night of music and partying. Don’t miss it!
“Reality Based Pricing” that represents a good value. What do clients want from their REALTOR® that they can’t get on the Internet? They want someone who is savvy about current market knowledge and trends. More importantly, they’re looking for someone who will listen and understand their wants and needs.
2011 Pine Cone Drop Downtown Flagstaff, December 31st FlagDBA.com What is a Northern Arizona New Year’s Eve without the venerable Pine Cone Drop? Taking place at the corner of Aspen & Leroux in Downtown Flagstaff, the Pine Cone is dropped from the roof of the Weatherford Hotel. Sip on cider and hot chocolate while you await both the 10 pm and midnight cone drop accompanied by fireworks. Happy New Year!
Undoubtedly some of the joys of the busy holiday season are the parties and celebrations that come along with it. Whether you’re already a veteran party-giver looking for some new inspiration for this year, or more of a non-hosting party-goer considering entertaining your own guests, see what we’ve compiled for some fun and festive celebrations!
Featuring Tinderbox 928.226.8400 | TinderboxKitchen.com
COLD-SMOKED SALMON CROSTINI INGREDIENTS 3 oz. thinly sliced cold-smoked wild salmon 1/4 cup pickled onions (recipe follows) 1 cup bitter greens (frisee, arugula, endive) 2 Tbs. celery leaves 1 Tbs. lemon star anise aioli (recipe follows) 3-inch round crostini (crouton) 3 Tbs. simple vinaigrette (recipe follows)
Caroling Party
If you’re a little shy about singing to your neighbors (don’t be, they’ll love it!), organize a trip to a nursing home or hospital. A caroling party is the perfect way to blend the sounds and the flavors of the holidays into a fun tradition. When your guests arrive, warm up their tummies and their throats with a casual buffet. Think plenty of hot hors d’oeuvres, perhaps a baked ham, butternut squash soup and steaming loaves of crusty bread. Prepare custom song books for carolers and supply everyone with a candle and wax protector. After all the caroling fun is done, everyone comes back to your home to enjoy egg nog, spiced apple cider and a large array of Christmas cookies in front of a cozy fire.
PROCEDURE Place crostini on plate and dress with aioli. In a bowl toss all remaining ingredients gently with simple vinaigrette. Place salmon and greens onto crostini. Serve as an appetizer or salad course. Pickled Onions 2 large red onions, sliced into very thin rounds 1 cup red wine vinegar 2 Tbs. granulated sugar 4 Tbs. olive oil 1 tsp. kosher salt 1 tsp. black pepper
Retro Cocktail Party
Just as the classic cocktail has come back into favor and we’re all obsessed with TV’s Mad Men, put an innovative twist on your cocktail party this year. Set the mood with holiday music from the
Toss all ingredients together and let sit in refrigerator for 24 hours before using. Lemon Star Anise Aioli 2 egg yolks 2 Tbs. lemon juice 1 tsp. ground star anise 1 tsp. salt 1 tsp. sugar 4 smashed garlic cloves 1-2 cups canola oil Combine all ingredients except oil in a chilled bowl. Whisk to combine. Slowly drizzle oil into yolk mixture until thick. Chill for one hour before using. Simple Vinaigrette 1/2 cup sherry vinegar 1/2 cup olive oil 2 Tbs. honey 1 Tbs. Dijon mustard pinch salt and pepper Whisk all ingredients together and chill.
A lot has been said about the impact of technology on the residential real estate business. Some people have predicted that technology will circumvent the role of your REALTOR®. After all, information is readily available 24/7/365 to anyone with a mouse. You don’t have to leave your house, you don’t have to get dressed; it’s all there. Theoretically, like eBay, someone could initiate and complete a transaction electronically. You could see streaming video of the property and fall in love. You could write an offer and email it to the seller for consideration and approval. It’s certainly possible to apply for the loan and secure approval using PDF documents. The escrow officer could transmit paperwork electronically, and you could wire funds for the closing. However, those components of the transaction are merely the tip of the iceberg. They are essential ingredients, but they aren’t the significant and meaningful things that still need to be done. In reality, the advancements in technology have actually strengthened the role and importance of a REALTOR® in the sale or purchase of property. The National Association of REALTORS® reports approximately eight out of ten buyers start their
house-hunting search on the Internet before they make contact with an agent. Prior to the Internet, buyers sought out REALTORS® to find out what was on the market. Now, that information is available to consumers along with virtual 24/7 open houses on many of the listings. The old role as “show and tell” people, where agents delivered information to prospects and clients, made them easily replaceable. Customers had a hard time differentiating between various licensees and appreciating their value. The new role in this new “high tech” era is far more complex and valuable to clients. It’s turning into a “high tech and high touch” environment. Agents and brokers are consultants, advisors, and educators. They are professional negotiators whose actions, leadership and efforts are in their client’s best interests acting as their fiduciary. Real estate, by definition, is highly emotional, extremely complicated, and most often adversarial, because the interests of the buyer and the seller are polarized. New research has shown that buyers and sellers depend on professional representation. They are looking for someone who is a skillful negotiator and a committed advocate. Both parties to a transaction are looking for a real estate agent who can manage the
60s. (Amazon.com sells an Ultra-Lounge: Christmas Cocktails CD featuring crooners such as Peggy Lee, Dean Martin and Ray Anthony.) Encourage guests to arrive in suits and smart dresses (hats a plus) so you all look the part. Go retro with the menu: deviled eggs, shrimp cocktail, cheese balls, kebabs and marinated olives. Cocktails? Roll out a snazzy bar cart complete with vintage cocktail shaker and serve all the old greats: Tom Collins, Sidecar, Manhattan, Old Fashioned and more.
Hanukkah Dinner
Light up your ambiance with a nod to the Festival of Lights – have candles burning beautifully throughout your home. Decorate with sparkling blues, silvers and golds. Sprinkle foil-covered chocolate gelt and dreidels about the table and include floral centerpieces of white and blue winter flowers such as narcissus, tulips and hyacinths. Foods that have been baked or fried in oil are central to the Hanukkah feast, so serve a savory beef brisket, latkes, challah bread and sufganiyot for dessert. There are a number of delicious kosher wines available now, and they’re more readily found in stores.
Holiday Brunch
Nothing brings families together for a special occasion like a festive brunch. With time-honored holiday tunes piping through the speakers and the seasonal
contingencies and details surrounding the sale to ensure their compliance. They also want their REALTOR® to accompany them at inspections and the close of escrow. Even if a buyer and a seller were capable and knowledgeable enough to be in a position to wear all of the necessary hats involved in the transaction, and even if they had the time and resources, they would still be at a distinct disadvantage. One of the most valuable benefits of being represented by a REALTOR® is the broker’s capacity to act as a “third party” to the transaction. The principals to the transaction often lack the objectivity and skills to respond and react properly without risk of jeopardizing the sale. From a different perspective, despite any preconceived notions about the advantages of information readily available on the Internet, buyers and sellers need to understand and recognize the limitations of home valuation search engines. The key to sound buying and selling decisions is not the presentation or receipt of information; it is the interpretation of market data. Almost anyone can search for a list of houses for sale or recent solds in an area and there’s certainly an overabundance of data available through a variety of high tech sources. But few people have the talents and skills to make the best decisions out of all of the data. Since buyers prefer to buy low, and sellers like to sell high, it takes a skilled professional to consult with their client to determine
scents of cloves and allspice permeating the home, your guests will feel like they’ve stepped into a winter wonderland. Ask everyone to bring a wrapped ornament for an ornament exchange. Have holiday crafts and activities to keep the children occupied. Let the flavors of the season dictate your menu: cranberry pancakes, maple bacon quiche, smoked salmon and cream cheese strata, pumpkin Belgian waffles, warm seafood salad and more. For drinks, café au lait, Bloody Marys and Mimosas are always in order. For a holiday twist on the Mimosa, substitute orange juice for pomegranate juice
Elegant Dinner Party
This is the opportunity to bring out your best china and crystal and go all out with a sumptuous feast for an intimate gathering. Invite guests to come in their finest holiday attire and serve a menu that stands up to the elegant occasion you’re presenting. Try oyster soup, a sage-encrusted rib roast, roasted rosemary and garlic potatoes, Yorkshire pudding, creamed spinach and a decadent chocolate peppermint cheesecake for dessert. To add to the festivities, include some Champagne tasting as an activity. Test your guests with a blind tasting, or simply give guests a rating system and let everyone choose their favorites.
NOVEMBER | DECEMBER 2011 Max & Ruby’s Bunny Party Orpheum, November 25th 928.853.4292 | OrpheumPresents.com Treat the family to a fun-filled, post-turkey day performance. Based on the animated children’s series, this fast-paced theatrical production will have the whole audience singing and hopping to original tunes alongside your favorite pair of bunny siblings. 51st Annual Turquoise Ball High Country Conference Center, December 3rd 928.773.2193 | FlagstaffMedicalCenter.com With a Champagne reception and passed appetizers, your evening begins in a festive manner. A sit-down dinner, live auction and dancing keep this well-attended event at the top of social calendars each and every year. Proceeds from this year’s event will benefit Trauma Services at Flagstaff Medical Center. 13th Annual Marine League Charities Christmas Party High Country Conference Center, December 8th 928.266.0006 | Flagstaff-AZ.ToysForTots.org This Flagstaff Toys for Tots and Wounded Marine Benefit promises a great time to guests. A buffet dinner, silent auction and coffee can raffle are just a part of the evening. The big draw is the more than $15,000 to be won by ticket holders – in increments of $250 to $10,000! Christmas Party and Crafts Riordan Mansion, December 10th 928.779.4395 | pr.state.az.us/parks/RIMA/ Santa will be on hand in the morning to give out candy, and Mrs. Claus will read Christmas stories to the children. In addition, there will be crafts for the children to make and take home, as well as Christmas music and general good cheer. To help fend off the cold, hot cider and cake will be served! Roger Clyne & The Peacemakers Orpheum, December 30th 928.853.4292 | OrpheumPresents.com Perhaps you remember this Arizona-grown band as The Refreshments in the 1990s. Today, these musical artists are gaining fans all over the world and are making a stop in Flagstaff for one big night of music and partying. Don’t miss it!
“Reality Based Pricing” that represents a good value. What do clients want from their REALTOR® that they can’t get on the Internet? They want someone who is savvy about current market knowledge and trends. More importantly, they’re looking for someone who will listen and understand their wants and needs.
2011 Pine Cone Drop Downtown Flagstaff, December 31st FlagDBA.com What is a Northern Arizona New Year’s Eve without the venerable Pine Cone Drop? Taking place at the corner of Aspen & Leroux in Downtown Flagstaff, the Pine Cone is dropped from the roof of the Weatherford Hotel. Sip on cider and hot chocolate while you await both the 10 pm and midnight cone drop accompanied by fireworks. Happy New Year!
VALERIE CORE & KRISTY MARQUART Your Ponderosa Trails Neighbors
As most of you know, we are both residents of Ponderosa Trails and work at the Ponderosa Trails Real Estate Sales office selling new construction and resale homes in the neighborhood. When you are buying or selling property in today’s market, it’s important to have confidence in your real estate professional. Our commitment is to provide you with the specialized real estate service you deserve. When you are ready to move up, size down or just make a change, call Valerie and Kristy.
November | December 2011
REAL ESTATE ACTIVITY IN
IT’S TIME TO LIST YOUR HOME! Ponderosa Trails Market Absorption Rate Positioning
VALERIE CORE
Designated Broker 928.607.4344 VCore@CapstoneCos.com
KRISTY MARQUART Realtor 928.221.6335 KMarquart@CapstoneCos.com
www.FlagstaffHomeConnection.com
• 71 Ponderosa Trails properties SOLD in the last 12 months • 5.9 Home Sales in Ponderosa Trails per months (absorption rate) • Only 13 (resale) properties currently for sale as of 10/18/11 In positioning your home correctly through the “BUYER’S EYES,” your odds of selling your home this month would be 45%! Valerie and Kristy continue to have the best values and most home sales in Ponderosa Trails. Call us today to learn how we will market your home to increase your ODDS of selling! Data reflective of single family residences. Information gathered from NAZMLS 10/18/11.
FEATURED PROPERTY
Experts At The Art Of Living Well, QUALITY, FAMILY VALUES, AFFORDABILITY & FLEXIBILITY Allow Us To Design Your Next Home • New Homes start in the low 300’s & exceed Energy Star Ratings. • Several communities to choose from all around Flagstaff! • Ask Valerie and Kristy about our move-up buyer program!
CAPSTONE HOMES REALTY
Office Located In Ponderosa Trails 532 W. Wulfenite Rd., Flagstaff, AZ 86001 928.779.2197 Office • 928.779.0815 Fax www.CapstoneCOS.com
Fantastic Home Still Under Construction!
5143 S. Opal Rd. $339,900 3 Bed | 2.5 Bath | 1777 Sq. Ft. PERFECT TIMING! Let us sell your home while this home is completed. If your home is currently listed, this is not a solicitation for that listing.
409 W. Wulfenite Rd • $429,900 NOW UNDER CONSTRUCTION Keepsake’s popular 3G plan, the Juniper, offers 2718 sq. ft. and is built by Holdsworth Construction. Located within the The Summit at Ponderosa Trails subdivision, the huge 10,909 sq. ft. lot boasts great treetop views. This 3-car garage home features 4 bedrooms, 2.75 baths and has a spacious bonus space. Holdsworth Construction’s standard package ensures you get everything you desire in this newly built home!
IdeasTo Make Your Events Sparkle
2011 PONDEROSA TRAILS PROPERTIES UNDER CONTRACT OR RECENTLY SOLD BY VALERIE AND KRISTY! Address Sq. Ft. / Bed / Bath Sale Pending: 3910 S America West Trl. 1971 / 4 / 2 (Short Sale) 456 W. Wulfenite Trl. 2022 / 4 / 2.5 524 W. Wulfenite Rd. 2529 / 5 / 2.75 Sold: 5055 S. Serpentine Rd. 2712 / 4 / 2.5 5116 S. Opal Rd. 2684 / 4 / 2.5 4815 S. Bright Angel Trl. 1419 / 3 / 2 (Short Sale) 657 W. Old Territory Trl. LOT 3985 S. Box Canyon Trl. LOT 77 W. Separation Canyon Trl. 2696 / 6 / 3.75 5044 S. Opal Rd. 2895 / 5 / 2.75 5213 S. Opal Rd. 1795 / 3 / 2 5010 S. Serpentine Rd. 2279 / 4 / 2.5 408 W. Wulfenite Rd. 2420 / 5 / 3 5058 S. Amethyst Rd. 2712 / 4 / 2.5
List Price $ 290,000 $369,900 $420,000 Sold Price $419,415 $439,308 $241,000 $80,000 $125,000 $426,000 $510,350 $369,190 $380,000 $375,000 $425,099
OUR LENDER OF CHOICE:
Are Realtors Still Necessary?
Casual Sophistication
Tinderbox’s Salmon Crostini
SHYANN ECKEL, LOAN OFFICER ML0# 166653 info@shyanneckel.com 928-774-2199 Office • 928-774-2197 Fax 928-699-9977 Cell • 480-223-3273 Cell 1750 Railroad Springs Blvd Ste 10 • Flagstaff, AZ 86001
Produced by Desert Lifestyle Publishing • 480.460.0996 • www.DesertLifestyle.net
Today’s Internet Age
Ponderosa Trails’
Real Estate Report ISSN-1939-9650