Sunday, May 31, 2009

Salt River Indian School Road Tour

Tour of the 52600 acre Salt River Pima Indian Reservation in Maricopa County. Driving car east on Indian School Road. Starts at the 101 Freeway and the tour passes: farm fields, a pond, houses, Longmore Road, a two story house, and Extension Road. The speed limit on Indian School Road is 40 mph.

Saturday, May 30, 2009

Arizona Government TV Stations

This is a detailed list of free Arizona Government TV stations.

Apache Junction: Apache Junction Cable Channel 11

Bullhead City: City TV 4

Chandler: Channel 11

Chino Valley: Channel 13

Gilbert: Cable Channel 11

Glendale: Channel 11

Maricopa: 20 Live

Payson: Channel 4

Peoria: Channel 11

Phoenix: Channel 11

Prescott Valley: Channel 15

Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community: Community TV

Scottsdale: Cable 11

Show Low: 4 Television Online

Surprise: Channel 11

Tempe: Channel 11

Tucson: Channel 12

Tour of Tempe Marketplace Shopping Mall

The Tempe Marketplace shopping mall is the newest shopping and restaurant hot spot in Tempe, Arizona. The mall is located just minutes away from ASU. Tempe Marketplace is located at 2000 E. Rio Salado Parkway. Tempe, AZ 85281.

Friday, May 29, 2009

Flagstaff Hotels Have Train Noise

Flagstaff hotel room

Be warned: You may get a train horn wake up call in Flagstaff! Most of the Flagstaff hotels are located near the train tracks. The trains run 24/7.




Amtrak provides train service to Flagstaff, Arizona. The Amtrak station address is located on East Route 66. The Southwest Chief provides train service between Chicago and Los Angeles. The Southwest Chief Arizona stops include: Winslow, Flagstaff, Williams, and Kingman.

Paradise Valley Tour of Cheney Drive Homes

Taking a tour of Cheney Drive in pricey Paradise Valley. Heading westbound up the eastern side of Mummy Mountain. These homes on Cheney Drive are not cheap! A quick look at the MLS and I see that some of these Paradise Valley homes for sale on Cheney Drive are going for 7 million dollars! Contact a Paradise Valley real estate broker for more info on this area.

Thursday, May 28, 2009

Alpine Arizona Foreclosures

Here is a detailed update of Alpine, Arizona Foreclosures for sale in Apache County.

This list was updated on October 17, 2009.

1 Active Foreclosures
1 Active Preforeclosures
0 Active Tax Liens
0 Active Sheriff Sales
0 Active Bankruptcies

Source: Foreclosure.com

Wednesday, May 27, 2009

NZ Legacy Planning Arizona Wind Turbine and Solar Energy Project

Apache County, Arizona's Planning & Zoning Commission meeting agenda on 6/04/09 details a planned NZ Legacy wind and solar energy generation facility.

Wind Turbine and Solar Energy projects are planned for Northeastern Arizona both Navajo County and Apache County.

NZ Legacy is owned by Robert Worsley.

For more information on the proposed wind and solar energy generation facility check out the Espiritu Loci energy project site.

Tuesday, May 26, 2009

Talking Stick Resort

The Talking Stick Resort, is schedule to be opeing early 2010. The hotel will have 497 rooms, including 15 suites. Talking Stick Resort features: restaurants, conference center, spa, golf, and shops. Talking Stick Resort is located east of Scottsdale, on the Salt River Pima Indian Reservation.

Sunday, May 24, 2009

Video: Phoenix State Route 51

Driving west on the 101 Freeway and then take the ramp to head south on State Route 51(SR 51). State Route 51 is a major Phoenix north-south corridor that connects to Interstate 10. Photo radar stationary cameras and vans are everywhere on this freeway. Drive safe.

Saturday, May 23, 2009

NASA Yuma Arizona Parachute Test

On May 20, 2009 NASA and Alliant Techsystems tested a 68-foot-diameter parachute at the 1,300 square miles, U.S. Army Proving Grounds in Yuma Arizona, according to a NASA news release. The U.S. Army say the Yuma Proving Grounds is one of the largest military installations in the world. The next parachute testing is set for October 2009, and the testing will continue through 2010, says NASA.

New Video: Havasupai Flash Flood Before and After

A tourist has captured before and after videos of the August 16, 2008, Havasupai flash flooding.

To reach the attraction you must hike the 8 mile long Havasupai Trail to Supai village. The trail starts at Hualapai Hilltop. Other transportation options include: horseback, mule, or helicopter.

The Havasu Canyon area was hit with flash flooding from slow moving summer monsoon thunderstorms.

Havasu Canyon and the Supai village are located on the Havasupai Reservation adjacent next to the Grand Canyon National Park.



Sunset Point Rest Area

The popular Sunset Point Rest Area, located on Interstate 17 about 50 miles north of Phoenix, has reopened to visitors following a large renovation project.

According to the Arizona Department of Transportation, the Sunset Point Rest Area now has a brand new restrooms, two picnic area with ramadas, scenic overlook, ADOT highway workers memorial, new sidewalks, new lighting and landscaping. The parking lot has been improved handle more traffic. The rest stop now has modernized wastewater and water infrastructure, says ADOT.



On an average day, more than 3,000 cars, trucks, rv vehicles stop at the Sunset Point Rest Area. The rest area was established in 1970. The renovation project started in November 2007, a news release from the Arizona Department of Transportation says.

Triangle T Guest Ranch

According to the caretaker Linda Kelly, the Triangle T Guest Ranch is the second oldest guest ranch in Arizona. The 160 acre guest ranch is located about 60 miles east of Tucson. Lodging & RV with full hook up available. Ranch offers horse rentals. Great place for weddings, meetings, and conferences.



Triangle T Guest Ranch
P.O. Box 218
Dragoon AZ 85609
(520) 586-7533

Friday, May 22, 2009

Google Maps: How to remove photograph of your house

One of the coolist sites on the web is Google Maps! Enter an address in Google Maps to see a street view of that location. Google Maps allows you to view photographs of city streets, businesses, private homes, and sometimes people! If you find an image with objectionable content, Google can remove it. To remove the image/photograph: just find the image. Click "Report a problem" in the bottom-left of the image window. You must then fill out the form, and then click "Submit. According to Google, That's it. Google will review your report promptly, says Google.

Google Maps House Pic: 4964 E. McDonald Drive Paradise Valley, AZ


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For more information check out the Google Maps help page.

Thursday, May 21, 2009

Guadalupe Arizona Homes For Sale

According to Yahoo real estate, no Guadalupe Arizona homes are for sale at this time on the mls. In September 2008, this Guadalupe home was the only house I could find that was for sale. The asking price was just $99,000!



Contact a Guadalupe real estate broker for more information.

Paradise Valley: Tour of Mockingbird Lane

A video tour of one of Paradise Valley's most prestigious street: Mockingbird Lane. Tour starts at Lincoln Drive and driving the car northbound. The raw land on the right will be the new Paradise Valley hotel, Ritz-Carlton, a subsidiary of Marriott International. Continuing north on the road is a few churches, and the losts of expensive homes. The Judson subdivision is also located on this street. Plenty of Paradise Valley homes for sale everywhere! The Camelback Golf Club, a pricey Paradise Valley golf course, is located at the end of the road.

Wednesday, May 20, 2009

Video: Phoenix Interstate 10 Westbound

Driving a car westbound on Interstate 10 freeway in Phoenix. Traveling west on Loop 202 through Tempe and Mesa turns into Interstate 10 at State Route 51 and Loop 202 interchange. Music is by: Musicshake and song is called: A Wonderful Life.

Chuck E Cheese Restaurant Birthday Party

Kids love the Chuck E Cheese birthday song! Chuck E Cheese restaurant, located on the Salt River Pima Indian Reservation, is a great place to have a birthday party!



Chuck E Cheese's Pizza
8890 E Indian Bend Road
Salt River Pima Indian Reservation, AZ
(480) 951-1991

Tuesday, May 19, 2009

Bisbee Mule Pass Fire

A wildfire is burning a half-mile northwest of Bisbee. The cause of the Mule Pass fire is under investigation.

Monday, May 18, 2009

Tour of DC Ranch

DC Ranch

This is a driving tour of Scottsdale's DC Ranch community. Starts at Pima and Thompson Peak Parkway. Driving east on Thompson Peak and pass by the Market Street shopping center, Copper Ridge School, Siverleaf subdivision, and the Village Health Club. Nice views of the McDowell Mountains in the background. Plenty of desert landscaping along this busy road.



DC Ranch has security guard-gated neighborhoods. So this tour has no video of any homes!

Firerock Homes in Fountain Hills, Arizona

Firerock, Fountain Hills, Arizona - some pretty large homes under construction! Firerock is a exclusive private, security gated golf community. Located just minutes from downtown Fountain Hills. Check with a Fountain Hills real estate broker for more information.

Sunday, May 17, 2009

Tour of Luke Airforce Base

A driving tour around the outside of the military base. Driving my car on Litchfield Road, on the east side of the Luke Airforce Base. No F-16 sightings today. The F-16 fighter pilots do not train on the weekends.



Luke Air Force Base
7222 Fighter Country Avenue
Luke Afb, AZ 85309-1149

Video: Havasupai Flash Flood Damages

The USGS staff evaluate the Supai, Arizona flood damage caused by the massive Havasupai flash flood, August 2008. According to the USGS officials, they estimated the Havasu Creek stream flow at 67,000 cfs.

Vernon Arizona: Midway Station

The Midway Station, is located in Vernon Arizona. This is the local gas station, and grocery store. They also stock beer, and ice. This is a great rest area for the 46 mile drive between Show Low and Springerville.

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Midway Station‎
36128 Highway 60
Vernon, Arizona 85940‎
Phone: (928) 537-1771

Saturday, May 16, 2009

Tour of Downtown Buckeye Arizona

Buckeye Arizona

The tour starts on the edge of Buckeye passing the "welcome to Buckeye" sign, elevation 867 feet, founded 1888, passing a vet office, Buckeye feed, Pizza Hut, Sonic, a remodeled apartment building, Circle K, a Buckeye hotel, a park, gas station, trailer park, a Dollar Store, car wash, the future Buckeye Town Hall, a western store, water vending store, and the fire department.

Friday, May 15, 2009

RIP: Tucson Citizen Newspaper

According to Gannett Co., Inc, the company will stop publication of the Tucson Citizen newspaper. The Tucson Citizen will continue operating its web site, www.tucsoncitizen.com, said Gannett Co. The last print newspaper edition of the Citizen will be published on Saturday, May 16. A press release sent out today says the Citizen was founded in 1859. Starting Saturday, the paper will no longer be the oldest continuously published newspaper in Arizona.

Grand Canyon: Dangerous Colorado River Rafting

Dramatic March 29, 2004 video of Grand Canyon, Colorado River kayakers and rafters! According to YouTube member owyheefalls , they hiked the 1.5 mile strenuous and difficult trail down to Lava Falls.

No Colorado River rafting tour company brochure will tell you of the real dangers of the river . You must watch this video and see a raft flip in Lava Falls rapids.




The Lava Falls hiking trail is located at the north rim of the Grand Canyon.

Thursday, May 14, 2009

Verde River Railroad Train Ride

The Verde Canyon Railroad’s historic four hour train ride route is from Clarkdale to the ghost ranch of Perkinsville and back.



Much of the Verde Canyon is accessible only by rail, and the 4 hours train trip travels through the North Verde River Canyon and Sycamore Wilderness Area.

The trains departure time is 1 p.m. and return approximately at 5 p.m. The Verde Canyon Railroad is located at 300 N. Broadway, Clarkdale, Arizona. Passengers should arrive early, approximately one and one-half hours prior to the departure. Phone: 800-320-0718

The train depot is located 25 minutes from Sedona, a two hour drive north of Phoenix, and one and 1 1/2 hour drive south of Flagstaff.

Show Low Bluff's Home Sales Tumble!

According to the Navajo County Recorder's website, just 5 Show Low Bluff transactions have taken place from January 1, 2009 - May 14, 2009. A deed of trust was recorded on February 25th, two different modification of a deed of trust were recorded on April 16th, a security agreement was recorded on April 22, and a quit claim deed was recorded on May 13, 2009.

Show Low Bluff is a residential development located in Show Low.

Tuesday, May 12, 2009

Springerville Grassland WildFire

Northeastern Arizona firefighters are working to contain a grassland wildfire northwest of the town of Springerville tonight.

According to the Vernon Fire Department, the grassland fire started about 2 p.m. and has grown to 2,500 acres. The fire started along the north side of Highway 60. The cause of the wildfire is unknown. The Vernon Fire Department has 4 firefighters and 2 trucks helping to put out the blaze.

Grand Canyon Video: River Raft Flips on Colorado River

Caught on video: A river raft with nine passengers, flips at House Rock Rapid, Grand Canyon, Colorado River (river mile 17).

Chick-fil-A: Eat More Chikin Car!

This Chick-fil-A car was parked at the Scottsdale 101 shopping mall! Having ads on your company car, is a great way to advertise your business.

Chick-fil-A Car

Cave Creek Quick N Clean Full Service Car Wash

Quick N Clean Car Wash

No more do it yourself coin car wash in Cave Creek! The car wash has been turned into a full service car wash called: Quick N Clean.

According to the Quick N Clean car wash posted price list, a full service wash plus super clean is $35.00, express wax super clean plus is $50.00, super clean plus express details is $60.00, and the super clean plus complete detail is $75.00. A hand wash is available for $25.00.

Quick N Clean
6925 E Cave Creek Rd
Cave Creek, AZ 85331
(480) 575-1145

Monday, May 11, 2009

Peach Springs Arizona Homes For Sale

This is the May 11, 2009 update of Peach Springs homes for sale. 0 homes are listed for sale in Peach Springs, Arizona. Home prices start at $ N/A and go up to $ N/A.

At this time Realtor.com show no listings in this community.

Source: Realtor.com

Swine Flu: Havasupai Closure Announced

According to the Havasupai Tribe: the Havasupai and Supai closure has been extended through June 1, 2009.

The action has been taken to protect the community from the possibility of a Swine Flu H1N1 outbreak, tribe says.

Reservations are still being taken:

TOURISM OFFICE: 1-928-448-2121 or 2141 FOR CAMPING
LODGE: 1-928-448-2111 or 2201

All the trails, bridges, and other flash flood damages have been repaired, according to a statement on the Havasupai Tribe website.

Sunday, May 10, 2009

Tonopah Arizona Homes For Sale

This is the May 10, 2009 update of Tonopah homes for sale. 44 homes are listed for sale in Tonopah, Arizona. Home prices start at $21,900 and go up to $690,000.

A 2 Bed, 3 Bath, 1,272 Sq Ft single story home, MLS ID #4092649, is listed for sale on Realtor.com for $690,000. This is the most expensive property for sale. Broker is Desert Dwellers Realty LLC Office: (602) 569-4442.

Source: Realtor.com

Taylor Arizona Homes For Sale

This is the May 10, 2009 update of Taylor homes for sale. 39 homes are listed for sale in Taylor, Arizona. Home prices start at $75,000 and go up to $595,000.

A 3 Bed, 1 Bath, 1,161 Sq Ft home on 0.23 Acres of land, MLS ID #95619, is listed for sale on Realtor.com for $75,000. The address is 128 N 400 East Estate. According to the listing agent, its close to town, shopping and schools. Agent is Robin Jaeger, Office: (928)537-1145. Broker is Adventure Realty, Office: (928)537-1145.

Source: Realtor.com

Jerome Arizona Homes For Sale

This is the May 10, 2009 update of Jerome homes for sale. 14 homes are listed for sale in Jerome, Arizona. Home prices start at $128,000 and go up to $998,000.

A 5 Bed, 5.5 Bath, 4,490 Sq Ft home on 0.26 Acre of land, MLS ID #119409, is listed for sale on Realtor.com for $998,000. This is the most expensive property for sale. According to the listing agent, the property is modern-day castle and has great red rock, and mountains views. Broker is Prudential Northern Arizona Real Estate, Office: (928)282-3737.

Source: Realtor.com

Winona Arizona Homes For Sale

This is the May 10, 2009 update of Winona homes for sale. 0 homes are listed for sale in Winona, Arizona. Home prices start at $ N/A and go up to $ N/A.

Source: Realtor.com

Chambers Arizona Homes For Sale

This is the May 10, 2009 update of Chambers homes for sale. 0 homes are listed for sale in Chambers, Arizona. Home prices start at $ N/A and go up to $ N/A.

Source: Realtor.com

Mobile Arizona Homes For Sale

This is the May 10, 2009 update of Mobile homes for sale. 0 homes are listed for sale in Mobile, Arizona. Home prices start at $ N/A and go up to $ N/A.

Source: Realtor.com

Joseph City Arizona Homes For Sale

This is the May 10, 2009 update of Joseph City homes for sale. 3 homes are listed for sale in Joseph City, Arizona. Home prices start at $30,000 and go up to $123,000.

A 3 Bed, 1.75 Bath, 2,200 Sq Ft home on 0.94 Acres of land, MLS ID #135998, is listed for sale on Realtor.com for $123,000. This is the highest priced listing on the MLS! Brokered is Simmons Realty, Inc., Office: (928)289-5872.

Source: Realtor.com

South Tucson Arizona Homes For Sale

This is the May 10, 2009 update of South Tucson homes for sale. 3 homes are listed for sale in South Tucson, Arizona. Home prices start at $44,900 and go up to $92,000.

A 1 Bed, 1 Bath, 754 Sq Ft home on 0.18 Acres of land, MLS ID #20908543, is listed for sale on Realtor.com for $59,000. The address is 1426 East Ginter Rd. Broker is Two 4 One Umbrella Realty, Office: (520)241-2006.

Source: Realtor.com

Shumway Arizona Homes For Sale

This is the May 10, 2009 update of Shumway homes for sale. 0 homes are listed for sale in Shumway, Arizona. Home prices start at $ N/A and go up to $ N/A.

At this time Realtor.com show no listings in this community.

Source: Realtor.com

Superstition Vistas Arizona Homes For Sale

This is the May 10, 2009 update of Superstition Vistas homes for sale. 0 homes are listed for sale in Superstition Vistas, Arizona. Home prices start at $ N/A and go up to $ N/A.

At this time Realtor.com show no listings in this community.

Source: Realtor.com

Stone Axe Arizona Homes For Sale

This is the May 10, 2009 update of Stone Axe homes for sale. 0 homes are listed for sale in Stone Axe, Arizona. Home prices start at $ N/A and go up to $ N/A.

At this time Realtor.com show no listings in this community.

Source: Realtor.com

Navajo AZ Homes For Sale

This is the May 10, 2009 update of Navajo homes for sale. 0 homes are listed for sale in Navajo, Arizona. Home prices start at $ N/A and go up to $ N/A.

At this time Realtor.com show no listings in this community.

Source: Realtor.com

Gisela Arizona Homes For Sale

This is the May 10, 2009 update of Gisela homes for sale. 0 homes are listed for sale in Gisela, Arizona. Home prices start at $ N/A and go up to $ N/A.

At this time Realtor.com show no listings in this community.

Source: Realtor.com

Hunt Arizona Homes For Sale

This is the May 10, 2009 update of Hunt homes for sale. 0 homes are listed for sale in Hunt, Arizona. Home prices start at $ N/A and go up to $ N/A.

At this time Realtor.com show no listings in this community.

Source: Realtor.com

Valle Arizona Homes For Sale

This is the May 10, 2009 update of Valle homes for sale. 0 homes are listed for sale in Valle, Arizona. Home prices start at $ N/A and go up to $ N/A.

At this time Realtor.com show no listings in this community.

Source: Realtor.com

Willcox Arizona Homes For Sale

This is the May 10, 2009 update of Willcox homes for sale. 73 homes are listed for sale in Willcox, Arizona. Home prices start at $39,900 and go up to $990,000.

A 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1,800 Sq Ft home on 320 Acres of land, MLS ID #20911706, is listed for sale on Realtor.com for $990,000. This is the most expensive property in the MLS! The address is 9350 North Ingram Road. Brokered by Re/Max All Executives, Office: (520)297-4545.

Source: Realtor.com

Snowflake Arizona Homes For Sale

This is the May 10, 2009 update of Snowflake homes for sale. 114 homes are listed for sale in Snowflake, Arizona . Home prices start at $40,000 and go up to $957,250.

A 1,200 Sq Ft cabin on 1.25 Acres of land, MLS ID #94859, is the cheapest listing for sale on Realtor.com. The listing price is $40,000. The address is 7541 Pine Tree Lane. According to the listing agent , the house is partly finished, seller is firm on price. Brokered by Thunder Realty, Office: (928)536-5711.

Source: Realtor.com

Holbrook Arizona Homes For Sale

This is the May 10, 2009 update of Holbrook homes for sale. 16 homes are listed for sale in Holbrook, Arizona. Home prices start at $25,000 and go up to $208,000.

A 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1,900 Sq Ft home on 0.34 Acres of land, MLS ID #96943, is listed for sale on Realtor.com for $208,000. This is the most expensive Holbrook property for sale on the MLS! According to the listing agent, the newer construction custom home is located in the Spurlock Hill neighborhood. Brokered by Realty Executives WM - Holbrook, Office: (928)241-1129.

Source: Realtor.com

Hayden Arizona Homes For Sale

This is the May 10, 2009 update of Hayden homes for sale. Just 1 home is listed for sale in Hayden, Arizona. Home prices start at $30,000.

A 3 Bed, 1 Bath home, 1,111 Sq Ft, MLS ID #4169435, is listed for sale on Realtor.com for $30,000. According to Harry C. Joyner, listing agent, the address of the property is 583 Garfield Avenue. Brokered by Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty, Office: (928) 474-3412.

Source: Realtor.com

Wittmann Arizona Homes For Sale

This is the May 10, 2009 update of Wittmann homes for sale. 94 homes are listed for sale in Wittmann, Arizona. Home prices start at $68,000 and go up to $639,900.

A 3 Bed, 1 Bath, 1,320 Sq Ft single family home, MLS ID #2887547, is listed for sale on Realtor.com for $68,000. This is the cheapest Wittmann property listed on the MLS! According to the real estate listing agent, the address is 21644 W Hovey Avenue. Cindy M Munaretto is the listing agent. Brokered by Realty USA Southwest, Office: (602) 787-4400.

Source: Realtor.com

Strawberry Arizona Homes For Sale

This is the May 10, 2009 update of Strawberry homes for sale. 140 homes are listed for sale in Strawberry, Arizona. Home prices start at $90,000 and go up to $1,450,000.

A 4 Bed, 5 Bath, 7,200 Sq Ft two story home, MLS ID #2934794, is listed for sale on Realtor.com for $1,450,000. According to the real estate listing agent, the property is located at 10144 W Fossil Creek Road, and the home has Hill/mountain views. This listing is brokered by Cozland Corporation Office: (602) 375-3434.

Source: Realtor.com

Phoenix Arizona Homes For Sale

This is the May 10, 2009 update of Phoenix homes for sale. 6,708 homes are listed for sale in Phoenix Arizona. Home prices start at $12,900 and go up to $12,500,000.

A 4 Bed, 1 Bath, 1,045 Sq Ft single family home, is listed for sale on Realtor.com for $12,900. According to the real estate listing agent, the house located at 1020 S 30Th Drive, has a block wall, and wood fencing. This is the cheapest house that is for sale in Phoenix! Shawn L Snelling, Mobile: (602) 999-7845, is the listing agent. Brokered by Squaw Peak Realty Office: (623) 374-9363.

Source: Realtor.com

Fredonia Arizona Homes For Sale

This is the May 10, 2009 update of Fredonia homes for sale. 15 homes are listed for sale in Fredonia, Arizona. Home prices start at $39,220 and go up to $407,000.

A 2 Bed, 2 Bath, 500 Sq Ft home on 0.5 Acres of land, MLS ID #937191, is listed on Realtor.com for $39,220. This is the cheapest house for sale in Fredonia.

A 6 Bed, 3 Bath, 4,622 Sq Ft home on 5 Acres of land, MLS ID #1500260, is priced at $407,000, according to Realtor.com. This is the most expensive property that is for sale.

Source: Realtor.com

Concho Arizona Homes For Sale

Concho home

This is the May 10, 2009 update of Concho homes for sale. 26 homes are listed for sale in Concho, Arizona. Home prices start at $40,000 and go up to $800,000.

A 4 Bed, 3 Bath, 3,280 Sq Ft home on 40 Acres of land, MLS ID #96282, is listed for sale on Realtor.com for $800,000. This is the most expensive house for sale in Concho. According to the Realtor.com listing, the home has: a 4 car detached garage, three septic systems, a 1 Bedroom 1 Bath guest house. The address is 34595 Highway 180A. John Bedway is the listing agent. Mobile: (928) 205-8726. Brokered by Vernon Realty.

Source: Realtor.com

Vernon Arizona Homes For Sale

This is the May 10, 2009 update of Vernon homes for sale. 38 homes are listed for sale in Vernon, Arizona. Home prices start at $16,500 and go up to a jaw dropping $9,000,000.

A 9 Bed, 2 Bath, two story house on 450 Acres of land is listed for sale on Realtor.com for Nine million dollars. The address is 3440 East Highway 60. This listing is brokered by Genesis Real Estate & Development, Office: (520)325-5932.

Source: Realtor.com

Florence Arizona Homes For Sale

This is the May 10, 2009 update of Florence homes for sale. 180 homes are listed for sale in Florence, Arizona. Home prices start at $39,900 and go up to $999,000.

A 3 Bed, 3.5 Bath, 4,773 Sq Ft, Evans Estates home, located on a circular drive, MLS ID #4106241, is listed on Realtor.com for $999,000. This is the most expensive home listed for sale in Florence, according to Realtor.com. The address is 9775 N Sidewinder Circle. According to Shelly Tchida, the real estate agent, the two story home was built in 2007. This listing is brokered by Help-U-Sell-Impulse Realty, office: (520) 836-2129.

Source: Realtor.com

Bellemont Arizona Homes For Sale

Bellemont Arizona land

This is the May 10, 2009 update of Bellemont homes for sale. 19 homes are listed for sale in Bellemont, Arizona. Home prices start at $250,000 and go up to $1,190,000.

A 2 Bed, 3 Bath, 3,168 Sq Ft on 10 Acres, MLS ID #134440, is listed for sale on Realtor.com for $1,190,000. According to the real estate listing agent, the property is heavily treed, and has forest views. The home is brokered by Cool Country Realty Branch, office: (928)635-3000.

Source: Realtor.com

Saturday, May 9, 2009

Colorado City: Newel Ave House

This is a two story unfinished Colorado City, Arizona House located on Newel Ave east of Redwood Street. Looks like it also has a three car garage. Nice mountain views in the background. It appears that the construction of this house has stopped.


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Colorado City Arizona Homes For Sale

This is the May 9, 2009 update of Colorado City homes for sale. At this time only one home is listed for sale in Colorado City, Arizona.

A 6 Bed, 5.75 Bath, 5,954 Sq Ft house with 3.45 Acres of land, MLS ID #: 1500274, is listed for sale on Realtor.com for $659,000. According to the real estate listing agent, the two story residential property was built in 2003. Hill/mountain views, and Horse(s) allowed, says the agent.

Lynette Foster is the real estate agent and works for ERA Utah Properties. Her contact number is: 435-689-0298.

Source: Realtor.com

Lakeview Bar & Grill

The Lakeview Bar & Grill is located at 120 Evergreen Drive, (928) 337-2204. Located down the street from the Jiffy Store, and coin laundry business. Is that a quad atv in the bar's parking lot!

Google Maps: Lakeview Bar & Grill


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Google Maps Street Views

Explore Concho, Arizona neighborhoods at street level, virtually. You should give it a try now! This is very exciting stuff for Apache County, local businesses, property owners, and real estate agents. You can now view local areas: take virtual walks; pan, rotate and zoom in. I found three local landmarks to get you all started: the Jiffy Store , Concho Lake , and the Windsor Valley Ranch  development sales office.

Windsor Valley Ranch Sales Office

A picture of the Windsor Valley Ranch sales office, water tank, and power lines. The ranch property is located in Concho, Arizona, along highway 61. Arizona Land & Ranches, Inc. is the developer.

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Waterfront property: Two Story House

The Concho West Shore subdivision has been very busy with construction activity, according to nearby residents. Currently a two story house is being built by the real estate investor. Livco Water and Sewer Co. will be providing services to the development. Navapache Electric will be the electric company. The subdivision is next to Concho Lake. The property entrance is off of highway 61.

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Jiffy Store

Jiffy Store

Concho's only gas station is also a convenience market that has groceries, alcohol, beer, wine, soda pop, and candy. Located on Commercial Drive next to Highway 61.

Jiffy Store
36 County Road 5059
Concho, Arizona 85924
Phone: 928-337-2616

Friday, May 8, 2009

McNary Arizona Foreclosures

Here is a detailed update of McNary, Arizona Foreclosures for sale in Apache County.

This list was updated on May 8, 2009.

0 Active Foreclosures
0 Active Preforeclosures
0 Active Tax Liens
0 Active Sheriff Sales
0 Active Bankruptcies

Source: Foreclosure.com

Navajo AZ Foreclosures

Here is a detailed update of Navajo, Arizona Foreclosures for sale in Apache County.

This list was updated on May 8, 2009.

0 Active Foreclosures
0 Active Preforeclosures
0 Active Tax Liens
0 Active Sheriff Sales
0 Active Bankruptcies

Source: Foreclosure.com

Peach Springs Arizona Foreclosures

Here is a detailed update of Peach Springs, Arizona Foreclosures for sale in Mohave County.

This list was updated on May 8, 2009.

0 Active Foreclosures
0 Active Preforeclosures
2 Active Tax Liens
0 Active Sheriff Sales
0 Active Bankruptcies

Source: Foreclosure.com

Wednesday, May 6, 2009

Lake Development Gets $565,000 Loan

According to the Apache County Recorder's Office, a Concho City, Arizona developer got a loan in the amount of $565,000. Deed of Trust # 2009-001873, Reception date 03-25-2009, lists Concho West Shore Properties LLC, and Sintra Capital LLC as the Trustor. Pioneer Title Agency Inc is the Trustee. The beneficiary is River Land LLC.

BLM Coyote Buttes Wave Permit Lottery

Caught on video: Wave lottery at BLM Paria Ranger station (October 17th, 2008) a rare look at a BLM Coyote Buttes Wave Permit Lottery. A permit is required for hiking in Coyote Buttes North and South and the Wave. 10 permits are handed out by lottery each morning at the Paria BLM office.

Tuesday, May 5, 2009

Miami Art Works

Joanna and Michael, purchased a two story building in Miami, AZ. The historic building was originally a bank and then jewelry store downstairs and a boarding house upstairs. They are renovating the place up and plan on having artist live upstairs. Downstairs will be a gallery and a retail shop.

This is a short film of the people who are staying in the boarding house.



Miami Art Works
509 Sullivan Street
Miami, Arizona 85539

Benson Dusty A Ranch

Bonnie Thwaits and Shelby Thwaits of Dusty A Ranch, Benson, Arizona, talk about raising quality Black Angus cattle and ranching. The real life cowboy and cowgirl use state lease unimproved ranch land to raise the cattle. This is an Excellent short film.

Video: Springerville Ranch Land

A property owner films his first visit to his ranch land. Notice that the Springerville property is located in a fire safe area. Great mountain views in the distance.

Horseshoe Bend Overlook

The Horseshoe Bend Overlook is located a short distance south of Page. The Colorado River makes a huge bend more than a thousand feet below this overlook. A 3/4 mile hike up to the overlook begins from the parking area just off U.S. 89.



Location: Off U.S. 89 about two miles south of Page.
Hours: The trail is open from sunrise to sunset daily.
Facilities: None
Cost: Parking is free.
Length: 1.5-mile round trip.
Details: 1-(928)-608-6404

Tombstone Silver Nugget Bed and Breakfast

The Silver Nugget Bed and Breakfast is located on the famous Allen Street. It has a balcony overlooking the street. The bed and breakfast features three rooms, restaurant, bar, and a gift shop.



Silver Nugget
520 East Allen Street
Tombstone, AZ 85638
Phone: (520) 457-9223
Fax: (520) 457-3471

Tour of Gila Bend Arizona

Tour of Gila Bend, Arizona (February 2009) driving 35 mph down the Pima street. Entering Gila Bend you drive past the welcoming you to Gila Bend, home of 1700 friendly people and 5 old crabs sign. Also pass by: a McDonald's, a passing train, Texaxo Food Mart, Burger King, World Famous Cactus, El Coronado Motel, a bunch of motor homes, Gila Bend Food Market, historic Stout Hotel (closed), and the Space Age Lodge & Restaurant.

Stone Axe Arizona 360 Degree View of Land

This is a March 2007 video shot near a possible new city that is planned by NZ Legacy. The land & energy development company reportidly owns 150 square miles in this area! This property is located north of Concho, Arizona and between Hunt and the Petrified National Forest off of Highway 180.

Peach Springs Arizona Westbound BNSF Freight Train

A BNSF freight train heads west passing Peach Springs. You may hear a train go by blowing its whistle, when staying overnight in the local hotels.

Monday, May 4, 2009

Honey Bear's Bar B Q

Honey Bear's Bar B Q
In 1986, the East Van Buren Street Honey Bear’s Bar B Q restaurant opened. The business was started by Mark Smith and Gary Clark. The restaurant owners recently removed the Van Buren Street restaurant's bar to expand the seating capacity. Honey Bear's BBQ has two locations in Phoenix and one in Tempe.

5012 East Van Buren Street
Phoenix, Arizona
Phone: (602) 273-9148
Fax: (602) 273-0617

Tour of Bison Ranch

Bison Ranch Resort Suites

This is a tour of Bison Ranch located in Overgaard, Arizona. We enter the 160 acre community and go by Bison Town, Bison Resort Suites Hotel, and then go by many of the nice homes, and log cabins. I noticed a few homes were for sale. Many of the neighborhood's homes have pine trees next to them. The Apache Sitgreaves National Forest is nearby.

Tour of Guadalupe Arizona

Tour of Guadalupe, Arizona. The population of Guadalupe is 5,500 and the community was incorporated in 1975. Tour starts driving west on Guadalupe Road. I make quick drive down Calle Carlos street, then turn on Calle Biehn. The neighborhood is lined with one story homes. The tour goes south on Avenida del Yaqui street and pass by the Guadalupe Town Hall, Guadalupe Municipal Court, Guadalupe Senior Center, and a few houses along the street.

Carefree Resort & Villas

This is a view of the front entrance lobby area of the Carefree Resort & Villas. Plenty of free parking. The hotel features a spa, tennis center, main dining room, a cafe, western saloon, 24 hour gym, and a 24 hour heated pool.



Carefree Resort & Villas
37220 Mule Train Road
Carefree, Arizona 85377
Phone: (480) 488-5300

Western Hills Motel

Animated neon sign at Flagstaff's Western Hills Motel. The motel has 28 rooms located on the ground floor. On the property is a Vietnamese restaurant & bar.



Western Hills Motel
1580 E Route 66
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
Phone: (928) 774-6633

Tour of Tolleson Arizona

Tour of Tolleson, Arizona starting at Van Buren & 96th Avenue. The community is located west of Phoenix, off of Interstate 10 freeway. Tour includes park complex, public library, Tolleson Union High School, restaurants, and shops.

Sun City Festival Buckeye Arizona

Sun City Festival

This is a tour of the Del Web's Sun City Festival community in Buckeye Arizona. Sun City Festival, near the White Tanks Mountains in the West Valley, is an adults age 55 and older community. Amenities include: Copper Canyon Golf Club, lakes, wide roads, and a recreation center. The community is located off of Sun Valley Parkway in Buckeye.

Sunday, May 3, 2009

Snowflake Arizona New Resident Information

Joel Lawson, Integrity Realty & Assoc, L.L.C., introduction to Snowflake, Arizona. Downtown office: (928) 536-7055 Village east office: (928) 536-7053

Fire Safe Arizona Community

Concho, Arizona, is a Northern Arizona fire safe community. In Concho Valley Unit 6 subdivision, the lots are 1.03 acres. This subdivision has raw land without pine trees. Power is located on the northern end of the subdivision. No water or sewer service. Filmed near Ranch Road and Kansas Lane. The large water tank in the background is owned by the City of St. Johns. The city also owns and maintains a well in the subdivision.

Maricopa Arizona Pyramid House

This is a Maricopa, Arizona pyramid house. The property has a large sign with "Pyramide Valley" on it. This video is dated November 2008. The property address is 2457 S. Warren Road. The 2,380-square-foot pyramid house contains three bedrooms, two-and-a half bathrooms on sits on 2.5 acres of land.



The house is underground, and the utility bills are almost nothing, according to a nearby resident. A house for sale sign is posted on the property.

State Route 389 Dust Storm

A dramatic March 21, 2009, dust storms was caught on camera. The sand storm video was captured on State Route 389 between Colorado City & Fredonia, according to 86isaac's YouTube video. SR 389 is the only major east-west route between Colorado City and Fredonia.

Greer Arizona Discount Hotel Room Rates

The Greer Lodge has special discounted hotel rooms rates until Memorial Day weekend. The main lodge room prices are $99.00 Friday/Saturday nights, $69.00 Sunday/Monday nights, according to the Greer Lodge reservations department. The special ends Sunday May 17, 2009. Eleven rooms are available in the main lodge, says staff.

Colorado River Boat Beach

Colorado River Boat Beach

A December 2008 photo of Boat Beach on the Colorado River. Fresh water is available next to the beach. Nearby is Phantom Ranch's lodging, restaurant, gift shop, campground, ranger station, and a pay phone.