Business Insider tagged Flagstaff as one of the best housing markets for the next five years. According to the article, Flagstaff is in the top ten appreciating housing markets in the nation. In the report, the news magazine cited recent Fiserv Case Shiller Indexes that measure average change in home prices. The Flagstaff housing market is expected to appreciate at the rate of 10.9 percent annually between 2011 and 2016. That is compared to the 3.7 percent national average for annual … [Read more...] about Flagstaff Real Estate Boom on Horizon
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September Strong Month for Real Estate
The inventory of available Flagstaff homes for sale plunged over 10% from the first of September to the first of October. It’s not uncommon for listing counts to drop after Labor Day. In Flagstaff, with numbers of homes for sale already low, buyers in the lower price ranges are facing sellers’ market conditions just as they are trying to lock in record low interest rates by buying now. These numbers are for single-family homes. (I’ll take a look at the Flagstaff townhome and … [Read more...] about September Strong Month for Real Estate
Completing Your Energy Efficient Home
#6 Wrapping It Up...Steps to Building an Energy Star Home In the current series of articles, we chronicled the steps to building an energy efficient home based on a current project here in Flagstaff. We just finished a house for a professor north of NAU who decided to prioritize energy efficiency. The previous articles covered the basics: getting out of the ground, waterproofing, insulation, radon, wall types, air sealing, and mechanical systems. This article will wrap it all up and have our … [Read more...] about Completing Your Energy Efficient Home
Flagstaff Homes Selling
The number of homes sold in Flagstaff jumped in August. With few new listings, Flagstaff housing inventory makes slim pickings for home buyers for now. Flagstaff home sales volume in August 2011 went up over 11% from a year ago and the median sales price was up 1.7% from August 2010 for Flagstaff single family homes. Traditionally, June is the highest sales month of the year, but this year August experienced much higher sales volume than June. Generally, that tracks the RE/MAX … [Read more...] about Flagstaff Homes Selling
First Navajo Woman Operator at Black Mesa Railroad
Engine 36 blows its horn 77 times along the Black Mesa Lake Powell Railroad. These 78 miles of tracks across the Navajo Nation exist for one purpose: to transport coal from Peabody Energy’s twin coal silos 20 miles southwest of Kayenta to the Navajo Generating Station at LeChee. Thirty years ago, Judy Moffett was the only woman and the only Navajo to become a train operator. After working to become an under-ground miner, with plans to go to either Moab, Utah, or Grants, N.M., she asked … [Read more...] about First Navajo Woman Operator at Black Mesa Railroad
Refinancing While Under Water
In many cases, you can lower your interest rate even if you owe more on your home than it's worth. As low as they may be, I still don't think jumping into an adjustable rate mortgage makes sense. But, getting a six-percent rate or even a high-five-percent rate down into the four percent range DOES make sense. Don't let the fact that your home is "underwater" hold you back from exploring the possibility. Do your calculations carefully. No doubt you will be adding … [Read more...] about Refinancing While Under Water
Flagstaff Contractor Among Best U.S.Remodelers
Remodeling Magazine's just released list of the most successful remodelers in the country, lists Hope Construction among the best. Founded by David Carpenter, Hope Construction made the the most successful 550 Remodelers in the country list. Hope Construction is a full service general contracting company in Flagstaff. These services encompass new home design, new home construction, luxury custom home construction, kitchen remodeling, bathroom remodeling, large additions, and energy … [Read more...] about Flagstaff Contractor Among Best U.S.Remodelers
Sustainable Home and Garden Tour September 10th
In today’s world of soaring gas prices, increasing foreclosures, and environmental destruction, it is hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel. But there is good news: community members in Coconino County and Flagstaff, AZ are organizing an event that will promote plausible solutions that combine environmental stewardship, local economic development and affordability. The Coconino County Sustainable Building Program, in partnership with the City of Flagstaff Sustainability … [Read more...] about Sustainable Home and Garden Tour September 10th
Bicycle Enthusiasts Supporting FMC’s Taylor House
The 11th annual Taylor House Century Ride, set for Saturday, Sept. 24, will give avid cyclists and citizen riders the opportunity to ride through the amazing views of Northern Arizona while supporting a good cause. Sponsored by Dell and Absolute Bikes the proceeds will benefit The Taylor House, a special home away from home for the families of patients who are being cared for at Flagstaff Medical Center. The 95-mile mountain route begins at FMC and winds through historic Flagstaff, Wupatki … [Read more...] about Bicycle Enthusiasts Supporting FMC’s Taylor House
FBN recently spoke with Joe Bodin. He is the lead Website Designer and President of Flagstaff Central.com, Inc. His business specializes in website design and internet marketing. Bodin does his work for clients in his home-based office. Not long ago, he started Flag Tech Talk, helping individuals and businesses who want to learn more about technology. 1) Why did you decide to open this type of a business? Bodin: I wish I could say that I was “called” to being a website designer, but … [Read more...] about
