The Real Estate Book of The White Mountains of AZ - Vol 22#11

A place of peace and solitude, Cli house sits atop a private blu with 360-degree views. Every aspect of Cli house reflects its surroundings: the rough-sawn siding was reclaimed from the Bear Wallow fire; stone found onsite was incorporated into walls; concrete tiles were formed by hand. Every door and window at Cli house was custom-designed and hand built to provide expansive views to either the landscape or the inner courtyard. Filled with native plants and o ering protection from the harshest elements, the courtyard is a sanctuary from the outside world; but with custom patio furniture and a built-in grill, the courtyard will become a favored site for intimate gatherings with loved ones. Cli house is uniquely decorated to pay homage to the American Southwest and is filled with custom furnishings. In the main house, French doors in the dining area open to the inner courtyard while the west-facing sliding door leads out to the sprawling back porch for a stunning view of the sunset. Under a custom wagon wheel chandelier, the kitchen is equipped with both a propane range and an antique wood burning stove. The owner's suite sits just o the living room and features a unique shower lined with river rock sourced on the property. The bonus rooms that make up the north and south wings currently serve as a home gym and o ce respectively and can be converted into any space you need. The guest casita consists of two private bedrooms with lofts connected by a Jack-and-Jill bathroom and a kitchenette. O the northwest corner of the main house sits a white enclosed gazebo. This inspiring space currently serves as a studio and small library. Relying on the area's 250 sunny days per year, four solar panels and two lithium ion batteries supply all of the electricity for Cli house and there is plenty of room to expand the system. While drinking water is best hauled in, the 565-foot well provides iron-rich water used to operate everything else.

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Gorgeous 2300 SqFt, 3 BR/2.5 BA home situated on a beautiful heavily treed 2.14-acre homesite in Overgaard. Home will feature a great rm design, porcelain tile, engineered laminate flooring, carpet, granite countertops, travertine tile in showers/baths, T&G kno y blue pine ceilings, kno y hickory cabinets, kno y pine interior doors, stone faced fplc, lrg laundry/mudrm w/cabinets & granite countertops, central heat/AC, & more. Exterior features smart side low maintenance siding, a 3/4 wrap around covered deck w/composite decking & oversized a two car gar. MSte is downstairs & o ers a separate private entry/exit.

MLS#238581 Text RBHKMZR to 52187 for more info

Gorgeous 2300 SqFt, 3BR/2.5BA home situated on a beautiful heavily treed .76 acre homesite in Heber! This home will feature a great room design, porcelain tile, engineered laminate flooring, carpet, granite countertops, travertine tile in the showers/baths, T&G kno y blue pine ceilings, kno y hickory cabinets, kno y pine interior doors, stone faced fplc, lrg laundry/mudrm with cabinets and granite countertops, central heat/AC, & more. Exterior features smart side low maintenance siding, a 3/4 wrap around covered deck with composite decking & oversized a . two car garage. Master ste is downstairs & o ers a separate private entry/exit. MLS#243089 Text RBJGFHF to 52187 for more info

As more and more baby boomers retire, many of them flock south for winters. Often called snowbirds, they like flying to a sunny, warm climate where they won’t need to shovel the snow off the sidewalk or face a car battery than won’t crank. However, before taking off for your winter destination, ensuring your home is properly winterized will make sure your return in the spring doesn’t bring any unpleasant surprises.

PROTECTION FIRST

The most important thing to do before packing your sunhat and swimsuit is to ensure your home is safe and that all the doors and windows are locked. You may also want to inform neighbors that you will be gone, leave a set of keys with a trusted friend or relative in case there are problems that arise, and periodically check on your home.

If you live in a suburb or have a homeowner’s association, letting someone know your home will be vacant will keep them from sending in the fire department to check on your safety. It’s also a good idea to place timers on lamps at various locations so it looks like someone is still home. For extra peace of mind, put valuables into a safe deposit box and install a video system that helps you keep an eye on your house using your smartphone.

PREVENT WATER DAMAGE

After that, protecting your home from the cold is paramount. The concern is always around pipes that can freeze or break and do thousands in damage. Turning water off at the main line or at your utility box is a good way to ensure that pipes don’t have water running. Once the water has been shut off, turn on all the water faucets both indoors and out to drain all the water remaining in the lines. Don’t overlook the washing machine. Turn the faucet off and be sure to drain any residual water in the washer’s water lines.

DISENGAGE

Indoors, set your thermostat to a temperature that will prevent the house from freezing so that your belongings don’t get too cold or damp. It’s also a good idea to unplug the hot water heater or to turn the gas off. If you have time, drain the water from your water heater. Be sure to call a plumber if any of these tasks are unclear or you are unsure about how to turn the water off or to cut the electric or gas off to your water heater.

Go through the house and unplug your appliances so they won’t be damaged if there is a power outage, storm or power surge while you are way.

Be sure to clean out your pantry of any packaged items and clear out the refrigerator. Clean the refrigerator thoroughly and prop the door open so it doesn’t develop mold while you’re away. Check and seal all the flues and openings, like the dryer vent, attic vents and the fireplace. Look for any holes in the roof or siding to prevent rodents from taking up residence while you’re away.

With all this behind you, you’ll come home refreshed and ready to enjoy your spring and summer in your home that’s in the same shape you left it.

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Nutrioso , 000 COUNTY RD. 2279

Beautiful parcel perched high on noble mountain affords nice views through the trees. Great building site for your high country cabin or home. Will require well and septic upon development.

MLS#238972 $42,000

Text RBHYSTM to 52187

Text RBJFZRG to 52187

Nutrioso , 024 COUNTY ROAD 2277

Gently sloping lot with mature timber for your high country getaway. Property is close to National Forest for hunting, hiking, and outdoor recreation just down the road. Property will require septic and private well upon development. Site built homes only when you build that dream cabin in the tall timber. MLS#241507 $49,000

Text RBHRVXG to 52187

Alpine , 000 COUNTY ROAD 2191

Best deal in Alpine Forest Estates - slightly sloping lot with a variety of trees and a natural opening for you mountain home. This property, at the end of the cul-de-sac has all utilities at the lot line. However, this will require a solid separation tank and alpine sanitation district hook-up fees. MLS#243038 $48,000

Text RBJJGVG to 52187

Nutrioso , 16 N2330

Great views of the valley below, this nicely level parcel is a perfect location for your high-country getaway. Easy access off highway 180, shared water system for this small group of homes. Deed restrictions, water users agreement, and survey map in listing office. Seasonal RV's ok until you build your home. Horses & other livestock ok; 2 animals per acre. MLS#243695 $83,000

Text RBHSDZL to 52187

Gently sloping lot with a beautiful knoll for your high country cabin. Views of surrounding mountains. Electric, alpine water and sewer to lot line; buyer to verify cost of hookup. County maintained roads. Close to National Forest and Luna lake for outdoor recreation. Seasonal RV ok until you build your site built home. MLS#240020 $136,900

Beautiful & secluded property at the end of the road borders National Forest on the South boundary. Nicely timbered w/pine, juniper, oak & fir. South facing knoll for your cabin site overlooking surrounding mtn ridges or build in the meadow for ease of construction. Lower home site is cleared and ready to go. MLS#240093 $259,900

Alpine , LOT 19 COUNTY RD. 2331

Nutrioso , 2 COUNTY RD. N2281

MORTGAGE LENDER - Getting preapproved by a lender for a mortgage helps you shop for homes within your means and shows you’re a serious buyer. A lender can estimate how much mortgage you’ll likely qualify for and preliminary loan terms.

MORTGAGE LENDER - Getting preapproved by a lender for a mortgage helps you shop for homes within your means and shows you’re a serious buyer. A lender can estimate how much mortgage you’ll likely qualify for and preliminary loan terms.

PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER

- Homes that use a professional photographer sell faster than homes with standard photos. Homebuyers judge whether or not to walk through a property by first seeing the listing photos online.

PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER - Homes that use a professional photographer sell faster than homes with standard photos. Homebuyers judge whether or not to walk through a property by first seeing the listing photos online.

HOME STAGER - Home staging helps to prepare your home to sell so it appeals to the most potential buyers who will pay the highest possible price. They will give you advice on decluttering and can provide furniture and accessories if needed.

HOME STAGER - Home staging helps to prepare your home to sell so it appeals to the most potential buyers who will pay the highest possible price. They will give you advice on decluttering and can provide furniture and accessories if needed.

HOME INSPECTOR - Having a Home Inspection prior to selling lets you know of any issues and what repairs you should make to help improve the buyer’s confidence. There is also less likelihood of price negotiations.

HOME INSPECTOR - Having a Home Inspection prior to selling lets you know of any issues and what repairs you should make to help improve the buyer’s confidence. There is also less likelihood of price negotiations.

HOME WARRANTY - Offering a home warranty will give your buyers comfort knowing that issues that may arise, such as appliance malfunction, HVAC, plumbing etc are covered by just a small service fee.

HOME WARRANTY - Offering a home warranty will give your buyers comfort knowing that issues that may arise, such as appliance malfunction, HVAC, plumbing etc are covered by just a small service fee.

INSURANCE - If you are purchasing another home Mortgage lenders require homeowners insurance. You also deserve peace of mind knowing that your most expensive purchase is protected.

INSURANCE - If you are purchasing another home Mortgage lenders require homeowners insurance. You also deserve peace of mind knowing that your most expensive purchase is protected.

TITLE COMPANY - Title companies do a title search which is an examination of public records to determine and confirm a property’s legal ownership, and to find out whether there are any liens or claims on the property.

TITLE COMPANY - Title companies do a title search which is an examination of public records to determine and confirm a property’s legal ownership, and to find out whether there are any liens or claims on the property.

ATTORNEY - Real estate attorneys help oversee home sales, from the moment the contract is signed through the negotiating period to closing. A seller’s attorney reviews sales contracts, communicates terms in a professional manner and attends closings to prevent mishaps.

ATTORNEY - Real estate attorneys help oversee home sales, from the moment the contract is signed through the negotiating period to closing. A seller’s attorney reviews sales contracts, communicates terms in a professional manner and attends closings to prevent mishaps.

MOVING & STORAGE - Hiring professional movers offloads the stresses of packing, heavy-lifting, and transporting and is well worth the money spent. For others, saving that money through a doit-yourself move is the way to go. There are also ways to mix-andmatch your services to get the help you really need

MOVING & STORAGE - Hiring professional movers offloads the stresses of packing, heavylifting, and transporting and is well worth the money spent. For others, saving that money through a do-it-yourself move is the way to go. There are also ways to mix-and-match your services to get the help you really need.

HOME SERVICES - You may need to freshen up your home with minor repairs, paint, flooring or landscaping before selling your home. It is good to have some resources before selling. Your REALTOR can usually give you some home services referrals.

HOME SERVICES - You may need to freshen up your home with minor repairs, paint, flooring or landscaping before selling your home. It is good to have some resources before selling. Your REALTOR can usually give you some home services referrals.

HOW TO

SELECT EXTERIOR HOUSE PAINT COLORS

Giving your home a new coat of paint can make it look refreshed and renewed, but the problem is never deciding to paint, it’s usually around trying to decide which colors to go with. Following a few guidelines will help you select an exterior paint color that looks terrific for your home.

COORDINATED

When selecting colors, it’s always best to try to find colors that will work well with your home using the home as your guide. Starting points will include colors that are already in the house, such as from the brick or stone if you have any on your house, or from the roof. A home’s roof color, especially if it’s a composite type roof, it will have a variety of colors that make it read like one solid color, such as taupe, but you may be able to draw off of the variations in the roofing to help you define your color palette.

HOUSE STYLE

Yet another option for selecting colors is to choose based on the style of home. There are certain color standards for various styles of homes, such as a Colonial or Craftsman. Victorian and modern homes also have their own color styles, so looking online at homes that are similar to your home’s style is a helpful way for choosing a paint palette.

You may also want to select your house color using regional influences. If your home is located near the shore or the coast, colors that reflect a seaside feel will look

appropriate. A house in the desert Southwest will always look better with a color palette that looks right for the region versus the palette for a house on Cape Cod. Most paint manufacturers have paint color palettes that can be used by region or by style of home that help with your color selection.

WHICH COLORS?

Start your color search by determining your main house color, which is called the field color. If you want your home to draw you in, or if you feel the house sits too close to the street, try a field color that is darker so that the house recedes. If the house feels too far away or it’s surrounded by trees, a lighter shade will help brighten it up and keeping it from fading into the background.

By the same token, small houses will look smaller with dark colors and will seem larger and have more presence with a lighter shade.

A large home can handle dark colors more easily than a small one. Once the field color is chosen, then the trim and accent colors come next.

COLOR COMMITMENT

Before making your color selections, be sure to check color palettes from your local paint dealer. They often have a variety of options, and some have smartphone apps that will let you see how your house would look with various colors.

If you can’t leave your home, check your local store’s website for paint samples and supplies. Places such as Lowe’s and Home Depot even have painting tutorial videos for novice painters.

Once you’ve done all the research and narrowed down your choices, it’s still a good idea to order those samples and paint a small section of your home first to ensure that the colors are exactly right before making the investment in paint.

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Art + Farmers Markets. Local shops. Fresh air. Birdsong. Walks through the Ponderosa Pines. Games + crafts on the porch. Fishing. Golf. BBQs. Intentional, thoughtful community aesthetics. Neighborly vibes, laughter

Art + Farmers Markets. Local shops. Fresh air. Birdsong. Walks through the Ponderosa Pines. Games +crafts on the porch. Fishing. Golf.BBQs. Intentional, thoughtful

SIMPLE THINGS YOU CAN DO TO PREVENT FROZEN PIPES THIS WINTER

Before the temperatures outside dip below freezing, it’s important to understand how to prevent frozen pipes and take the necessary steps to winterize your home. Read on to learn a few simple tricks to protect your pipes from freezing and keep the water running in cold weather. We’ll also walk you through what to do if you think your pipes might be frozen and how to thaw them to ward off a bigger home disaster.

Disconnect garden hoses. After you finish tending to your garden for the season, disconnect, drain and store your hoses. Close any shut-off valves that supply outdoor hose bibs and open the faucet outside to drain the line. Keep it open throughout the winter to allow space for any water that remains in the pipe to expand. Consider using faucet covers throughout the colder months for extra protection against frozen pipes. Additionally, drain water from any sprinkler supply lines following the manufacturer’s directions.

Insulate your pipes. Pipe insulation is fairly inexpensive and widely available at home improvement stores. Consider insulating any pipes located in unheated areas, such as in the attic, basement, crawl spaces or garage. In extreme cold, pipes underneath kitchen and bathroom sinks are also vulnerable to freezing. Apply

foam insulation liberally to provide a buffer against frigid temperatures. Wrapping your pipes in heat tape or thermostat-controlled heat cables can also keep them warm enough to prevent freezing.

Seal any air leaks. Inspect your home for any cracks or openings that could let in cold air. Seal any holes around the piping in interior or exterior walls and the sill plates, where your home rests on its foundation. Additionally, since leaving your garage open is like creating a giant air leak, always keep the door closed unless you’re going in or out.

Open doors and cabinets. Ensure warm air can circulate evenly throughout your home during cold snaps. Leave interior doors ajar and open kitchen and bathroom cabinets to distribute heat consistently around rooms. Remove any household chemicals or potentially harmful cleaners from open cabinets if you have small children or pets at home.

5. Let faucets drip. Even a small trickle of water can prevent ice from forming inside your pipes. When it’s bitter cold outside, start a drip of water from all faucets served by exposed pipes. Leaving a few faucets running slightly will also relieve pressure inside the pipes and help prevent a rupture in the event that the water inside freezes.

Keep a consistent temperature. Set your thermostat to maintain a consistent temperature throughout the day and night. In normal weather, bumping down your thermostat at night or when you’re not at home can help save on heating costs, but in extreme cold, maintaining a steady temperature is key to keeping your pipes free of ice. And if you’ll be away from home during cold weather, ensure your thermostat is set to at least 55 F. The few extra dollars you’ll spend on your utility bill will be well worth the thousands you’ll save by avoiding a burst pipe.

What to do if your pipes freeze. If you suspect you have a frozen pipe, start by turning on the faucet. If only a drip or trickle of water flows out, you likely have an ice blockage. Next, carefully inspect the exposed pipe for any cracks or breaks. If any pipes have burst, turn off the main water supply for the house and immediately call a plumber for assistance.

If the pipe is still intact, turn on the faucet to allow water to flow through as the ice melts. Gently apply heat to the frozen section of pipe, using a heating pad, hairdryer, space heater or warm, damp towels. If you are unable to access or safely thaw the frozen pipe, call a licensed plumber right away.

By Jessica Bennett, BHG.com ©2022 Meredith Corporation. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.

This Stunning Modern Luxury Mountain Home Will Not Disappoint!

Home was hand-crafted with attention to detail and designer finishes. The main large open concept living space is perfect for entertaining and fully opens to your own golf course. A gourmet chef's kitchen featuring an oversized island with additional cabinetry, Thermador Professional Series appliances with a 48" 6 burner stove with griddle, 2 wine fridges, and 48" workstation sink. Iron entry front door, 20"multi slide patio door, 8' alder doors, open cell spray foam insulation and sound deadening insulation throughout, and much more. No expense spared with this build. Completion Jan. 2023 MLS#242908 $1,975,000 Text RBJFRDJ to 52187

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION!

on 2 lots totaling almost 2 acres. Short distance to Show Low Lake. Interior freshly painted, new laminate flooring. Main home is 2br/1ba w/room off garage that has the 2nd bath. MLS#243339 $399,000 Call for details