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Terri Chase 914 E. Gurley St. Prescott, AZ 86301

928.925.9366

www.ChaseRealtyGroup.com Terri@ChaseRealtyGroup.com

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Northern Arizona

1403 N. Split Rail Trail, Prescott Valley

MLS # 1002565 • $700,000

Amazing StoneRidge Golf Community Custom ‘’Crystal Creek’’ Estate View Home.

Breathtaking panoramic golf, mountain & city lights views. 4,465 sq. ft., 5 bedrooms, 3.5 bathroom, 3 car garage. Great room, family room, wet bar, wine room, underground storage, man cave (near 440 sq. ft.). Beautiful open concept Granite kitchen with 2 stainless steel sinks, large Granite prep island, Granite dining counters. Upgraded appliances include refrigerator, GE monogram wall mounted speed cook & wall mounted convection oven, gas cook top with tiled hood, stainless steel warming drawer & beautiful Hickory hardwood flooring. Great room with cathedral ceilings, floor to ceiling cozy stone fireplace with wood mantel & stone hearth, lighted media niches, Hickory wood flooring, recessed lighting, big view windows, pleated shades.

Formal dining room with bay window panoramic views, Hickory floors, sliding door to beautiful view patio & pleated shades. Informal dining room with view windows, 2 closet pantries.

Northern Arizona

Terri Chase 914 E. Gurley St. Prescott, AZ 86301

928.925.9366

www.ChaseRealtyGroup.com Terri@ChaseRealtyGroup.com

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4 Bedroom + Den/Bonus Room 2,400+ sq. ft. only $325,000!

High-end upgrades with travertine counter tops, island kitchen open to great room with gas fireplace, separate living room, formal dining room area. Spacious master suite with separate tub & shower and dual sinks. Call today. Just listed!

Views! 2017 Build In Prescott 2,300+ Sq. ft.

Only $319,900!

2.5 acres of land with super views. New 2017 build. Over 2,300 sq. ft. with 4 bedrooms and 2 baths in Prescott. Great value. Just Listed. Hurry won’t last!

Brand New 2017. Granite Counter Tops In Prescott Only $250,000!

1,392 sq. ft. 3 bed 2 bath 2 car garage. Lots of nice upgrades. Hurry won’t last!

Just listed! Completion in mid June.

Amazing Opportunity 4 Acres for only $25,000!

Not located in a flood plain, electric near lot line. Other homes nearby.

Partially fenced. Site build homes only 4 acre minimum located in Chino Valley. Subject to Bankruptcy court approval!

Tri-Plex with three 3 bed 2 ½ bath units + 2g! $449,900

Super find 3 separate buildings on one lot, all with 3 bedrooms 2½ baths and an attached 2 car garage with laundry hookups. Tenants pay all utilities, $35,580 gross rents annually at full capacity. Super opportunity for an owner occupied or full investment. Call today just listed.

3 acres with good views only $50,000

Located in custom home neighborhood, power is at the property line and most roads are paved. Build your custom home here!

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EDITORIAL Home Insurance May Not Cover Everything In A Storage Unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Why Every Home Needs Smoke Alarms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

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Top Smart Home Technologies For Adults Over 50. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

ROX Insurance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Frontier Financial. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Home Buyers 62+ now have greater flexibility and a new opportunity to purchase their retirement home WILLIAM ‘BILL’ BINKEY NMLS #214866

A new FHA rule enabling the purchase of a home with a reverse mortgage is giving senior adults greater flexibility when it comes to where they live and the type of home they live in.

This new means of financing the purchase of a home has created the opportunity for seniors to downsize, move to a house that is more comfortable, safe, and is convenient to services, or move closer to family.

The qualifying age for a reverse mortgage is 62 or older, and it does not affect social security and medicare benefits. “We are experiencing a surge of seniors who are buying a home with the reverse mortgage,” Bill Binkey, Frontier Financial said.

A house purchased under this new program must be a primary residence and will require a large down payment.

However there are no monthly payments required as long as one spouse remains in the home.

To learn more about the reverse mortgage purchase program, you can contact Bill Binkey. He will provide a free reverse mortgage informational package and confidential estimate. For more information call 928-237-9599.

Frontier Financial of Arizona • 1191 Old Chisholm Trail Unit B, Dewey, AZ. 86327 BK#0910428 NMLS#150085

Featured Listings Mingus Meadows

Simply Elegant Home in Mingus Meadows. Situated on 2 Level Acres, w/ mountain views,and gorgeous sunrise / sunset views. This 2663 SF home has everything - a large formal dining room, 3 bedrooms and office (could be bedroom) with a closet and powder room. Open floor plan, living room has gas fireplace, and a wall of windows to let in the light.

Kitchen has Jenn Air appliances, knotty alder cabinets and granite counters. Lovely bay window at breakfast nook. Island with sink creates a very functional work space. Master bedroom has room for separate sitting area, large walk in closet and master bath. Guest bedrooms are spacious, and share a full bathroom. Laundry room w/ utility sink and storage.

3 car garage. Pipe rail fencing w/ no climb encloses the back yard. Lots of fruit and evergreen trees! 9220 E Barn Wood Lane Prescott Valley MLS #1000727 Offered at $425,000.

Chino Valley Ranch

Exceptional opportunity to live on your own ranch! 12.21 acres bordered on 3 sides by State Trust and Private Ranch Land. Ride from home! Or simply enjoy privacy! 2,400 SF RV garage with bathroom, and shop. 5 stall stables, and 3 stall carport. NO HOA! The home, completed in 1981, updated in 2005, is 2,916 SF with master and 2nd bedroom/office on the main level. Kitchen recently updated, new counters & glass tile backsplash. Open great room, with floor to ceiling rock gas fireplace. Lower level has a family room, bedroom, office, laundry room with utility sink and garage access. THE VIEWS - VIEWS are SPECTACULAR, from every window, and from each and every vantage point from the wrap around deck. 360 degree views of Granite, Bradshaws, Glassford, Mingus, SF Peaks, Bill Williams Mountains. MUST SEE. MLS # 1001746. Offered at $489,000.

Office: 928-776-1166 Cell: 928-533-0902 kathi@kathirafters.com

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HOME INSURANCE MAY NOT COVER EVERYTHING IN A STORAGE UNIT

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elf-storage units are growing in popularity according to a recent report from Bloomberg. New units and warehouses are being built every month to accommodate the growing demand for paid storage. From simple small garage-like units to large temperature-controlled luxury spaces, there are a wide variety of options. In 2015, about 10 percent of U.S. residents rented a storage unit. However, very few people think about what happens to their belongings if there is a burglary, fire, flood or other catastrophe.

Home Insurance And Storage Units If a home insurance policy covers belongings that are stored away from the property, the coverage is limited to a specific dollar amount. Also, physical damages are covered but theft is not. This is important to know before filling a storage unit full of costly belongings, antiques or luxury items.

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jewelry, firearms, furniture, rugs or other rare items should not store them outside of the home unless they are individually appraised and insured separately. In the event of major damages, the dollar limit for stored items would not cover the replacement cost for the majority of such valuables. To store these items away from home, discuss preferences and needs with an agent.

Storage Unit Company Insurance

Some storage companies offer insurance to customers. For those who already are covered with an individual home insurance policy, this coverage may be redundant.

However, it may be a good option for those whose home insurance policies do not cover belongings stored away from the property or for those who do not have home insurance.

A renter's insurance policy may also cover some stored belongings. Always read the company's policy before buying it. What does it cover and exclude? Does the cover-

age come with a time limit? Is there a policy deductible? These are important things to know before making a decision. If storage businesses sell insurance, they must be licensed insurance producers.

If possible, talk to an agent before signing a contract to rent a storage unit and placing items in it. Be aware of how long any stored items are covered for and the maximum dollar amount for compensation. Also, be sure to understand what types of damages are covered and those that are not. For example, fire damage to a large rug may be covered but mold growth because of normal moisture in a humid climate may not be covered. Always keep an inventory of items in the storage unit, and take pictures of the stored belongings.

There are even apps for such purposes.

To learn more about these apps or the next steps to take, speak to your ROX Casa Grande Insurance agent at 800.690.7660.

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RENOVATING? 4 WAYS TO STAY ZEN WHILE LIVING IN A DISASTER ZONE

SIMPLE IDEAS SO YOU CAN ENJOY YOUR HOME DESPITE THE DUST AND CHAOS OF REMODELING.

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ongrats! You finally got that fixer-upper you’ve been eyeing like you used to do to your high-school crush. Now it’s yours, but your budget’s tight, so you’re planning to move in and live there as you remodel.

Wow, that’s a stressful thought.

Just thinking about it makes you feel exhausted and excited at the same time. Sigh.

Well, you can let your excitement win that battle with these four strategies to ease the stress of living in the middle of a construction zone:

#1 Designate a Place for Stuff You Need to Move of the Way

Homeowners ride an emotional roller coaster during a remodeling project, says Dave Lupberger, veteran remodeler who wrote the book, “Managing the Emotional Homeowner.”

To give your emotions some grounding, come up with an organization plan. It’s a lot easier (less stressful) to renovate when you’ve got the room.

Think about it: Where are you going to put your piles of pots and pans until your kitchen cabinets are ready?

Set up a storage place that’s reserved for stuff that needs relocating as you move from project to project. Such as: • Install an organization system in the basement or garage.

• Reserve one room (future guest room?) if you can.

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Rent a pod; you can even keep it at your home.

For items you’ll need to use more frequently throughout renovations, build shelves in closets or create storage space under a window seat or banquette bench.

#2 Make the Space You'll Live In a True Retreat

Maybe your master bedroom or kitchen will need a total remodel in a few years, but other rooms of the house need more attention now.

Because you spend the most time in your bedroom and kitchen, take this opportunity to make at least one of them really cozy with a quick makeover before diving into any heavy-duty projects elsewhere.

The fastest way to change a room is with paint and accessories. Use paint to create an accent wall in your bedroom and try your hand at crown molding to make a room seem polished. You can even add new lighting for ambiance.

In the kitchen, paint the cabinets, add new hardware, and — voilà! — you have a new kitchen. Install a backsplash over a weekend, and one of your most commonly used rooms will feel peacefully polished — even if there’s chaos right down the hall.

#3 Make a Door One of Your First Projects

Your new home might be a mess inside, but you can feel great about pulling into your driveway.

A new front door, or newly-painted one will remind you how much of an impact your work is making on your home. And give you a reason to smile as you walk through the door.

#4 Create Outdoor Places to Escape to Have a spring move in?

If you have months of good weather ahead, take advantage of your new yard to create a retreat where can truly get away from the clamor of renovation project. Some simple ideas: • On your patio or deck, go ahead and “furnish” it — even if it’s just a few lawn chairs.

• Create a picnic spot on a nice shaded spot.

• Hang a swing.

• Turn a shed into a temporary hideout

Stacey Freed writes about homes, design, remodeling, and construction for online and print national trade and consumer publications, including “Better Homes & Gardens.” Previously, she was a senior editor at “Remodeling” magazine. Follow Stacey on Twitter.

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WHY EVERY HOME NEEDS SMOKE ALARMS

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he Los Angeles Fire Department distributed and installed thousands of smoke alarms to local residents in high-risk areas between 2014 and 2015. They did this in response to alarming nationwide statistics about smoke detectors and smoke-related deaths. While over 90 percent of homes today have smoke alarms, millions of Americans still do not have them.

Several other cities across the United States are taking action to encourage the use of smoke alarms.

Non-working Smoke Alarms

In about 70 percent of recent reported home fires, the home had one or more smoke alarms. Only about 50 percent of those sounded when there was a fire. However, some fires were not serious enough to activate the smoke alarms. In incidents where the fire was bad enough to trigger a fire alarm, the devices went off around 85 percent of the time. Approximately 35 percent of home fire deaths happened because there were no smoke alarms installed. and one percent of the reported deaths happened because of a fire that was not significant

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enough to activate the smoke alarms.

Working Smoke Alarms Save Lives

In homes where there are smoke alarms, the risk of dying in a fire is cut in half.

However, this statistic is irrelevant if the smoke alarm is not working. To ensure proper function, homeowners or renters must check their alarms regularly. Batteries should be replaced at least once per year with high-quality batteries, and all smoke alarm units should be replaced every 10 years.

While it is helpful to have multiple smoke alarms, even one smoke alarm in the home reduces death risk by about 35 percent over homes that do not have any smoke alarms.

When alarms fail, they usually do so because of dead batteries, disconnected wires or missing components. Some people disable smoke alarms while cooking or doing something that may set them off. If they reconnect a device improperly, accidentally break it or forget to reconnect the battery, they put themselves at risk. Smoke alarms should never be covered.

If a smoke alarm is too sensitive and becomes a nuisance, do not remove or

disconnect it. Talk to a local fire department.

Relocating the device to another part of the room or replacing it with a high-quality alarm may solve the issue. Also, do not remove smoke alarms from kitchens. Over 40 percent of households with smoke alarms in the kitchen reported that the device went off at least once per year, and this was due to cooking about 75 percent of the time. If an alarm starts making chirping noises, replace the battery immediately.

[EDITOR'S NOTE] If your home has a source of combustion, such as natural gas propane or wood used inside for cooking, water heating, furnace or fireplace, you should also install a carbon monoxide alarm (CO alarm). Some models are combined with fire/smoke alarms, while most are a standalone unit. These can be purchased at a variety of stores ranging from WalMart to your local home improvement store for less than $100.

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TOP SMART HOME TECHNOLOGIES FOR ADULTS OVER 50

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eyless entry, smart smoke detectors, wireless doorbell cameras and other technological safety improvements are gaining popularity among adults who are 50 years of age or older. This was a recent finding based on research from the MIT AgeLab in cooperation with The Hartford.

According to researchers, these helpful technologies make life easier for all ages.

However, older adults have changing lifestyles and needs and can especially benefit from these technologies. For example, wireless doorbell cameras give older adults the option of seeing who is at the door without having to get up first, and keyless entry gives them the ability to quickly unlock a door.

Older adults who are fumbling for keys at the door are often targets for residential robberies.

The research performed by these two organizations analyzed 25 different technologies to identify the top 10. The top picks for usefulness include the following: • Wireless doorbell cameras • Smart smoke and CO2 detectors • Keyless entry • Smart water shutoff valves • Automatic lights

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Smart home security systems Smart electrical outlets Moisture and mold sensors Smart thermostats Smart window blinds

A person's lifestyle has a major impact on happiness and wellness, and these technologies were all proven to help facilitate well-being and peace of mind. The two organizations interviewed older homeowners to see what they thought about the chosen technologies.

When asked about their main concerns, the majority of respondents said that maintenance was their top worry. With smart home technology, security was the main concern of about 50 percent of participants. More than 45 percent said that saving energy was important, and almost 35 percent said that technologies to improve everyday life were important.

Since security and maintenance were some top concerns, experts addressed technologies that could help in both areas. Water and mold sensors, smart thermostats, smart water shutoff valves and smart smoke or carbon monoxide detectors were some of their top suggestions for these specific purposes.

According to their research, the organizations found that about 50 percent of the surveyed homeowners already had smart home technologies or were planning to purchase one or more of these items in the near future. Of those who did not yet have any of these technologies but were planning to buy some, about 50 percent said that they would spend between $100 and $500 per year if necessary. These are the top recommendations from the two organizations: • Research the available technologies, their benefits and independent reviews.

• Determine which options are best for individual needs.

• See www.thehartford.com/smarthome for a digital tour of a smart home.

Some smart improvements such as smoke alarms, burglar alarms and other safety features can actually help reduce insurance costs. To learn more about smart home technology and what it means for insurance rates, discuss with your ROX Casa Grande Insurance agent 800.690.7660.

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Each Keller Williams® Realty office is independently owned and operated large 2 car carport and beautiful mountain views in every direction! 2 bedrooms Garage is now a workout/spa room that is heated and cooled. Solar is leased and terms with den - den is being used as a bedroom and does have a closet. Split floor plan are easy to transfer. Easy to show this beautiful home, Make your appointment today!

Master has walk in closet and good sized bathroom with walk-in shower. Call today MLS # 1002887. $245,000. to view this lovely Wilhoit home. 7435 W. Betty Lue Ln., Kirkland. MLS # 1001468.

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231 N. Marina Street • Prescott, AZ 86301 MLS#985799. $334,900

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231 N. Marina Street • Prescott, AZ 86301

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Each Keller Williams® Realty office is independently owned and operated

Each Keller Williams® Realty office is independently owned and operated

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