SONORAN SUN PENTHOUSE... A HIDDEN PARADISE IN SONORAN DESERT

			Details Address:Sonoran Sun 908 EastType:CondoBedrooms:6"Sleeps 20 people!!!"Bathrooms:5Garage:1, Detached"SW16 included in the sale"Size:4,800 sq. ft."445.90 sq mt"Lot Type:RectangularYear Built:2005Taxes:$173.11 USD (2011)Association Fees:$610.00 USD Description Penthouse that sleeps 40+. Amazing! Come see this beautiful, flexible, feel good beachfront get-a-way. Open the door to tropical colors and relaxing comfort in a uniquely expandable living environment perfectly suited for couples, family and corporate desires. Also enjoy the ease and amenities of the well known Sonoran Sun Resort setting. The main home is two bedroom with a large living room (6 couches), large lock-off bonus room (that can be used as an office with ocean views (great AC unit for your comfort), an owner’s storage room or both) and a HUGE patio (979 SQ FT covered terrace plus 819 SQ FT sun terrace) with private Jacuzzi and outdoor kitchen/BBQ. Off the terraces are two very private rooms with individual baths and a casita with a separate entrance, private bath, kitchenette, under the counter fridge and laundry room! One of the rooms has an oversized shower for two. The other room has a bonus hidden caveman room. Perfect for sleeping in late or that mid-day nap! Keep utility bills low. Each area of the penthouse is separately headed and cooled. Only heat or cool what you are currently using. The living room is user friendly with colorful couches that can handle spills and wet towels or suits. Simply slip off the covers and throw them in the washer and dryer! Sleeping arrangements for 40+ are all on comfortable mattresses…no fold out couches! Two include king bunks that have Memory Foam mattresses. These solid bunks are football player tested . You too can have your own private peace of paradise today!   Highlights ▪Main Two Bedroom Condo Master Bedroom, 1K, 1 T daybed, 1T trundle, 1 T canopy bunk = Sleeps 5 Foo Foo Bedroom, 1Q, 1T daybed, 1T trundle, 1 T canopy bunk= Sleeps 5 Living Room, 6 T beds= Sleeps 6 ▪Two Private Rooms off Terrace and Hidden Bonus Room Surfer Boy Room, 1K, 1K bunk, Plus Hidden Bonus Room: 1Q, 1T, 1T bunk= Sleeps 8 Hawaiian Room, 1K, 1K bunk, 1T daybed= Sleeps 5 ▪Private Mexican Casita Studio Apartment off Terrace 1K, 1Q, 1Q bunk, 1T, 1T bunk= Sleeps 8 ▪Outdoor Patio Beds on (covered terrace) 1 Q, 3 T= Sleeps 4 Features Interior Features:Hot Tub / Spa, Window Covers, Ceiling Fan, Laundry Room Cooling:Central Air Exterior Finish:Concrete Block Heating:Central Electric View:Ocean View Sewer/Water Systems:Public Appliances:Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Microwave, Outdoor Grill, Oven Range, Hood Fan, Washer/Dryer Hookup Extra Features:Balcony, Cable Available, High Speed Internet Available, Security Guard on Duty, Pets Allowed, Furnished, Storage

SELLING YOUR HOME PART 1

Before You Put Your Home Up For Sale 
Once you’ve made the decision to sell your home, there are a few things to do before you put your home on the market. Putting a home “on the market” means that you’ve officially put your house up for sale. At that point buyers and Realtors expect to be able to walk through and view the home. Following are a few tips to best prepare your home and yourself for the process.
1. Honestly evaluate what needs to be done.
Perhaps at no other time is the saying “First impressions count” more true than when a potential buyer walks into a home for sale. From the moment a buyer pulls up to your house – before they even get out of the car – he or she has begun making mental notes about the condition of the home. You significantly increase the chances, and the speed with which, you sell your home if you take an objective look at the condition of your home – inside and out – and decide what you’re willing to do before putting your home on the market. Try imagining that you are a potential buyer and walk around your property, and through the interior, to make mental notes of what could be repaired, cleaned or improved. Anything that you notice the buyer is bound to notice as well.
2. Decide, Do or Delegate
Once you’ve listed everything that needs to be done to your home before selling, split the list into three categories:

• “Things I Will Do”
• “Things I Will Hire Someone to Do”
• “Things I Don’t Want to Do and Will Negotiate With the Seller”

Just because you know that something ought to be done to the house before putting it on the market, doesn’t mean that you personally have to do it. Consider hiring someone to do a few things to the house. For example hire a professional to steam clean the carpets or repair drywall. Or, you might decide that you’re not willing to either do it yourself or hire someone else. In that case you should be willing to negotiate with the potential buyers. For example, you could reduce the asking price to compensate for the extra work that the new owners will face, or create some sort of “allowance” to offset the cost, such as a carpet allowance if you don’t want to re-carpet the house but you know that realistically it really does need replacing.
3. Clean and de-clutter
Now it’s time to clean. A clean house makes a huge impression on new buyers. To make the cleaning easier, start by de-cluttering. Think about de-cluttering as your first stage of packing. De-cluttering means getting rid of (either boxing up and storing or throwing out) all the small knick-knacks, decorations and everyday clutter lying around your house. For example, put away paperwork, photos, collections, take the coupons and magnets off the refrigerator, clear off as much tabletop and countertop space as possible. Be ruthless. If possible rent a storage unit to store your boxed up “clutter” including extra furniture. The goal is to make rooms look as big and open as possible.
As proud as you are of your personal possessions and family mementos, you want for a potential buyer to be able to see him/herself in the home. So take down little Susie’s entire art portfolio from kindergarten and your entire wall of family vacation photo collages. Think neutral. Think model home. You want it to be clean, spacious and inviting, but also a place where your buyer could envision his or her furniture, pictures and collectibles.
Once you’ve de-cluttered, clean like you’ve never cleaned before. You want it to sparkle, shine, and positively scream “buy me!” Now is a great time to splurge and consider getting a cleaning service. You want walls scrubbed, curtains laundered, windows washed, and floors waxed. Clean up the yard, mow, pick up sticks, trim bushes and clear walkways. Make as many small repairs as possible such as cleaning or re-grouting caulking in tubs and around windows, replacing light bulbs, and touch-up painting.
How Are You Going to Sell Your Home?
After deciding to sell your home, the next biggest decision you’ll face is how to sell your home, specifically whether you’ll choose to use a Realtor or sell your home on your own.
Using a Realtor
First let’s consider using a Realtor.
How do you find a Realtor? You can find an agent through:

• Your area’s local Realtor association
• In the phone book under “Realtors”
• By word of mouth or referrals

Just as when buying a home through a Realtor you should interview a potential agent before signing any contract. Click here for a list of questions to ask a potential real estate agent.
Once you’ve decided to use an agent, he or she will typically ask you to sign a document saying that he/she has the exclusive right to list and sell your property. Why? Because agents make their money from their commission, the money they make only once your house sells. If you list your home with multiple agents, then he/she will be doing a lot of work to market and sell your home only to find out that someone else has made the final sale and collected the commission!
There are three types of contracts:
1) Exclusive right to sell. Agent is the only one with your authority to list and sell the home.
2) Exclusive agency. You won’t pay the agent if you actually end up finding the buyer. You pay the agent only if he/she brings you a buyer
3) Open. You are willing to pay commission to any agent who brings the buyer.
More than likely your Realtor will want you to give them an “exclusive right to sell” your property in the contract. The things you want to make sure you understand before signing a contract with a Realtor are:

• Length of contract. How long are you agreeing to use the agent? Is the contract automatically extended?
• Commission. Typical commission is six percent of the homes’ sales price, but you may be able to negotiate that lower.
• Services. What type of services will the realtor provide, i.e. advertise the property, hold open houses, negotiate contracts, assist buyer in finding financing, coordinate the closing, etc.
• Seller Permission. What permission are you giving your agent by signing the contract? For example, are you agreeing to have a lock box (a device that allows Realtors to enter your home with a potential client when you’re not home) placed on your door? A sign posted in your yard? To have your home listed on the company’s marketing pieces?
• Earnest Money Description. Who will hold the buyer’s earnest money deposit (the money the seller puts down to make a firm offer on your home and take it off the market) and when will it be paid out to you, the seller?

Selling Your Own Home
FSBO. Fizzbo. What the heck does that mean?! FSBO stands for “For Sale By Owner.” More and more homeowners are deciding to sell their homes without the help of a Realtor. In fact, nearly 1 in every 6 homeowners sell their own home without the help of a professional real estate agent. Why? Mostly to save money.
Real estate agents typically charge six percent commission, which means that if a Realtor sells a home priced at $200,000 they will pocket $12,000. If you’re willing to do some homework, a lot of legwork, and educate yourself on the process, selling your own home might be the right choice for you.
When you choose to sell your home yourself, you will be responsible for managing all of the details usually taken care of by an agent, including:

• Pricing the home
• Advertising the home
• Showing the home (by appointment and holding open houses)
• Drawing up a contract
• Negotiating a contract
• Finding a settlement attorney or closing company to handle the closing
• Scheduling appraisals, termite inspection, home inspection

Professionals for Hire…Part-time
If you choose to sell your home yourself it doesn’t mean you have to go it alone. There are professionals that you can hire for a flat fee or part-time to help you with various aspects of the homeselling process. For example, for a flat fee you can often hire:

• A Realtor…to give you comparables (a list of recent home sales in your area, comparable properties to give you an idea of how much you should list your home for), to write up a contract for you and your buyer, or to list you on the Multiple Listing System (MLS)
• A real estate attorney…to draw up a contract or review offers
• An escrow or title company…to hold an earnest money deposit from your buyer, prepare documents, and handle the official closing (when you and the seller officially complete the sale of the home and transfer ownership)

When you hire someone, be sure to read contracts carefully and make sure that you specify exact work you want him/her to do and for an agreed-upon fee. For example, if you hire a Realtor to draw up a contract for you and a buyer make sure that you don’t sign a contract with him/her agreeing to use them as your selling representative…or they get to collect that commission!
FSBO and Working with Realtors
Be prepared – if you decide to sell your own home you will (1) get a lot of phone calls and mail from local Realtors trying to convince you to sign with them to sell your home and (2) you may find that Realtors are reluctant to show your home to their clients.
Why would Realtors not want to show your home to his/her client? It all comes down to the Realtor’s commission. Realtors typically make a six percent commission. The commission is paid by you (the homeseller) and by the home buyer – each paying three percent. Realtors know that without using an agent, you want to save the money you would normally have to pay for commission.
If you decide to work with a buyer who has an agent, you can tell him/her to add three percent to the home sales price. In essence you’re telling the buyer that he/she is going to have to pay his/her own Realtors’ entire commission.
Homework
While you’re still at the beginning of the home-selling process:
1. Walk through your home (inside and out) and make a list of things that you think need to be fixed or replaced before you put your home up for sale.
2. Begin to think through whether or not you’d like to use an agent or if you’d like to try to sell your home on your own. If you know someone who has moved recently ask them about their home-selling experience and what they would recommend.
3. Begin to look for a moving company (unless you’re going to move yourself) and local storage companies if you think you’ll need to store some of your belongings before you move. Get estimates or bids IN WRITING.

Finding the right home

What words come to mind when you think about finding a new home? Exciting? Scary? Overwhelming? The truth is that finding a new home can be all of those things. The way you feel about finding a new home can depend on why you're moving and how much time you have to find a home. Perhaps you're just beginning to think about moving. Or maybe you've found yourself in the difficult situation of having to move quickly for reasons like needing to downsize or to relocate for work.
Before you begin looking for a house, go back and work through the issue of how much of a home can you afford and try to really think about how long you think you'll live in the home. Putting down on paper what price range you want to stick to is an important discipline that will help you stay focused while looking for a home. Thinking about how long you might live in the home can help you weed out homes that might not meet your short-term or long-term needs.
Once you've established how much of a mortgage you can afford, and how long you plan on living in the home, the next two steps to take are determining where you want to live and what you're looking for in a home.
Where Do You Want to Live?
When you're buying a home, you're deciding where you want to live. Not just what type of home you want to live in, but what type of community you want to be a part of. Sometimes you don't have time or many real options about where you want to live, like if you have to move quickly for a job relocation or if your choices are limited by your finances. Even if you don't feel like you have a lot of time or options, you should still ask yourself a few questions to learn as much as possible about your future neighborhood, such as:

• What type of area would you prefer to live in? For example, are you interested in living in the city or an urban area? What about the suburbs or maybe something more rural?
• How far do you want to be, or are willing to be, from work, schools, your place of worship?
• Are you interested in a planned community? Planned communities are relatively new and usually offer several residential neighborhoods as well as centrally located shopping and services (such as doctor's offices, gas stations, restaurants, etc.). Planned communities will almost always require a homeowners' association fee, which can be several hundred dollars a year, to pay for community amenities and upkeep.
• What type of neighbors would you like to have? Do you want to live in a community of mostly young professionals, or families with young children, or would you like a mix of neighbors?
• How far is it from your, or your spouse's, place of employment?
• What are the local schools like? If you have, or are planning to have, children, you'll want to know about your local school system. You can get reports on your community's schools from your Realtor, the local school board, or throughthe National Association of Realtors' website.
• What about public transportation? If you use public transportation regularly to get to work or to go shopping, it's essential that you have easy access to public transportation routes and that the routes take you to where you need to go. Even if you don't now regularly use public transportation, it can be very helpful to have the kind of flexibility public transportation offers.
• What about community amenities? Are there parks, pools, libraries, etc. nearby?
• What are the estimated taxes on the home? Every home listing should include information on estimated taxes for the area. You can get tax information from the homeowner, your Realtor, or from the county's tax office.
• What type of city, county, or private services does the home use? For example, does the home use city water and sewer systems? Does it have well water? Is it part of a homeowners' association that provides trash pick-up and landscaping services?
• Is it a safe neighborhood? Driving or walking around the neighborhood can give you any tip-offs about local crime activity, or ask your Realtor or stop by the local police station to get information on the local crime rate.
• Are there proposals for major development nearby? Ask your Realtor or check with City Hall to see if there are any existing proposals to build major roads or developments near by such as shopping centers, public transportation hubs, etc.
• How is the local traffic congestion?

What Are You Looking For in a Home?
Determining what area or community you'd like to live in can help narrow the field when it comes to finding a home. Now consider exactly what you're looking for in a home. Ask yourself:

• What mortgage amount can you qualify for and realistically afford on a monthly basis? Are you surprised to see a financial question top the list? That's because it's going to save you a lot of time and heartache if you figure out how much of a house payment you can afford given your current income and expenses. Think of it like clothes shopping. When you go looking for a new outfit, you have a general idea what size you're looking for. If you didn't, you would spend a lot more time and effort trying on clothes that wouldn't fit. Likewise, determining a realistic mortgage amount that you can afford, in a price range, not an exact amount, will help you eliminate potential homes right off the bat…saving you the time of looking at the home, and the emotional energy of considering it a reasonable choice.
• Do you have a certain type of home in mind? For example, are you interested only in single-family (detached homes) or condos/townhouses (attached homes)? If you're looking in a more urban area, would you consider buying in a cooperative apartment?
• Do you only want to see newer homes (typically built within the last 10 years) or are you open to looking at older homes?
• Do you have a certain style of home in mind? For example, a one-floor rambler, or a two-story center hall colonial? The more open-minded you are when it comes to homes you'll consider, the more options you'll have when house-hunting.
• Does it have a floor plan that works for you and your family? Do you like how the rooms are laid out? If you have young children maybe you want to be able to see your kids from the kitchen. Or if you have teenagers, maybe you want to have their bedrooms further away!
• How many bedrooms and bathrooms do you want? Not only to meet your current family needs, but think ahead to potential future needs such as having a home office or accommodating more children, guests, or aging parents.
• Is the kitchen adequate? Does it have the type of appliances, cabinetry, and countertops you'd like? What about the age and condition of the appliances? Do you like the traffic pattern of the home - how the rooms connect to one another? Since families tend to spend a lot of time in the kitchen you want it to be a place where you feel comfortable, or at least have an idea about what you'd change to make it the kitchen you'd like.
• Does the house have the type or size yard you'd like? Is there enough space for kids to play or to entertain? Is it fenced? Can you landscape the way you'd like?
• Check out the storage. Are the closets big enough for your family? How about attic storage? Is there garage space or additional storage units such as a shed?
• What is the condition of basics like the plumbing, wiring, heating and cooling units? The older the systems, you'll want to consider how much it would cost to eventually replace those pieces/systems.
• Will it require a lot of repair or updating after moving in? You'll want to note things that could carry a hefty price tag, such as replacing appliances or roofing, refinishing hardwood floors or installing new carpets, or really remodeling the home such as tearing down a kitchen wall to create an eat-in-kitchen, adding another bedroom, etc. By making and prioritizing a list of things you'd like to change about the house you can begin to add up how much money you'll want to save or how much additional money you'll want to take out when applying for a mortgage to finance the work.
• How much will it cost to maintain? It's a good idea to consider upkeep costs (such as painting, landscaping), and utility costs (such as heat, water, electric).

What a Home Inspection Will Tell You
No matter how closely you look while walking through a home that you're considering buying, there are things you either wouldn't know to look for, or wouldn't be able to evaluate. That's where a home inspector can help out.
Although by law sellers are required to disclose, or tell you, anything that they know is wrong with the home, you're also protected by a home inspection clause. When you make an offer on a home, part of the contract you'll fill out will ask if you want to require a home inspection. Having a home inspection means that a professional home inspector will come and examine every square inch of the home to give you an accurate picture of the home's condition, including the home's interior, exterior, foundation, insulation, electrical wiring, plumbing, and more. A home inspector will not comment on the value of the home, or whether or not you should consider buying the home. Their only job is to report on the condition of the home.
It's a good idea to be onsite for the home inspection. A good inspector will show you everything he or she is looking for. It can help to know what you'll need to replace or update, and what to be on the lookout for that might give you problems down the road. The inspector should give you a copy of the report. Depending on what the home inspection turns up, you'll have the opportunity to possibly renegotiate the contract to offer less for the home, or require the homeowner to make specific repairs before agreeing to close on the home sale.
Homework
This month you're going to do a little homework to outline what type of community you'd like to live in and what you're looking for in a home.

1. If you haven't already figured out how much of a mortgage you can afford, take a few minutes to do so now. Determining what you can really afford makes it easier to make the decisions about what type of home you want to seriously consider.

2. Using the questions in the article, try coming up with a brief description of the type of neighborhood and home you'd like. Writing a description that includes your absolute "must haves" (such as the number of bedrooms/bathrooms), and things you prefer in a home if possible (such as a garage or in a specific area) can be very helpful for a Realtor or anyone else helping you in your home search.

3. Compare your realistic mortgage amount with your desired home description. Connecting these two things can help give you an idea of whether or not you're being realistic in your home search.

For example, if you think you can realistically afford a $110,000 mortgage which, depending on the taxes, insurance, and interest rate, could work out to be around a $1,000 monthly payment; and your desired home description reads "5 bedroom, 3 bathroom oceanfront home on 1 acre with tennis court and 3 car garage"…well, let's just say that you're setting yourself up for disappointment. On the other hand, you may be pleasantly surprised. If you're a first time homebuyer and have been renting for a while, you may not realize how much home you can afford.
The bottom line is that you have a better chance of getting the type of home you want if you figure out ahead of time what you're looking for and how much you can afford

4. Identify people or resources that can help you in your search for a new home. Do you know someone in your desired neighborhood that could help you? Are there papers or online resources you could use to help you find a home? Sources of potential help can vary depending on what type of area you're considering. For example, if you're planning on moving to a city or urban area you'll want to look in the paper (and consider getting a short-term subscription to the local paper if you're living out of town), consider a real estate professional, and ask friends or family living there to keep an eye out for properties that become available. Give them a general idea of what type of price range you're looking at and any other specifics that could help them look for you.

Making Money in Real Estate in 2011

Making Money in Real Estate in 2011

by Jerry Robinson on June 22, 2011

According to the National Association of Realtors, all-cash buyers accounted for 30% of existing home sales last month. That’s up from 25% in May 2010, and 12% two years ago. If you go back to March of this year, cash buyers made up an astounding 35% of all existing home sales.

Hotel for sale in Rocky point

 

Details

Address:Sonoyta HighwayType:CommercialLot Type:RectangularLot Size:25 acres

Description

A beautifully landscaped complete 25 acre resort with 44 Motel rooms, 22 Rental casitas/houses, two pools, water slide, swim up bar, restaurant, special events gazebo, commercial laundry, furniture making shop, Employee housing, over 75 storage rental units, 40 space RV park with laundry, 16 Covered RV spaces.

This resort offers something for everyone and lacks little to be up and running.

Highlights
▪Total of 25 Acres Covered Portico Motel Entry Lobby with bar and offices 44 Motel Rooms 22 Rental Casitas/Homes Employee quarters Special events Gazebo Restaurant Commercial Grade Laundry	▪Two Pools Spa Waterslide 40 equipped RV Spaces 16 Covered RV Spaces RV laundry and Bathrooms Over 75 storage rental units 2 Acres of outside rental storage
▪Large undeveloped highway frontage adjoining property	▪Google Map wide Details

Las Conchas, Puerto Penasco / Rocky Point

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• 516 sq. m., 3 bath, 4 bdrm 2 story - $299,000 - Great Views!!!

Las Conchas, Puerto Penasco/Rocky Point  -  GREAT OCEAN VIEWS Below Market pricing, now only $329,000. This Charming Mexican style home could be yours! You can enjoy a beach home in beautiful gated Las Conchas. 4 bedrm(3 bdr, fam rm/ 4th bdr option) 2.5 baths 2 story hilltop home comes complete with awesome views. Furnished with many unique pieces. Great Terms: 25% Dn, 30 yr amort, 5 yr balloon * 2 Story w/master suite, great room w/fireplace & kitchen on upper level * 2 large patios * Fantastic custom Tile in kitchen & baths. * Satellite TV/stereo. DVD/Telephone/DSL Internet * Oversize dbl garage w/bonus storage room w/ safe & lots of built in storage cabinets * Property walled for privacy * Great courtyard and yard* 2,300 sq of livabable space.

it's sold with the 95% complete, unfurnished. 3 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms. 2 stories in Las Mareas at Las Conchas.

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• 471 sq. m., 4 bath, 3 bdrm single story - $269,000 - Reduced to sell!!!

Las Conchas, Puerto Penasco/Rocky Point  -  this house is a diamond in a rough. It's sold with the 95% complete, unfurnished. 3 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms. 2 stories in Las Mareas at Las Conchas. It has vaulted ceilings in the second floor and is perfect for a family. Finish it and make it more special!!!. Steps from the boulevard and two blocks from the ocean. Make it yours!!!
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