Realty Executives of Northern Arizona
ARIZONA SNOWBOWL
Just 12 miles outside of Flagstaff is one of the oldest running ski areas in the world, open from mid-November through mid-April. Skiers have access to 777 skiable acres with a 2,300-foot vertical drop, eight lifts and amazing views of the red rocks in Sedona. The Grand Canyon Express is the only six-person, high-speed chair lift in the state. It can elevate to 1,500 feet in less than six minutes, giving riders incredible views of Sedona, the Grand Canyon and the cinder cone volcanic fields.
GRAND CANYON
This natural wonder is Arizona’s most notable landmark. The breathtaking sight of its uniquely-hued rocky walls and the Colorado River below attracts visitors from around the world. The canyon stretches 277 miles long and 18 miles wide. Hike or bike near the park’s south rim, which is the most-visited area of the park and is accessible all year-round.
GRAND CANYON RAILWAY
Ride the rails and see beautiful scenery on this day-long train ride along the beautiful Grand Canyon. The trip includes an onboard lunch. Bring your camera to snap the amazing views along scenic Arizona desert.
MAVERICK HELICOPTER TOURS
See the Grand Canyon from the sky in a quiet, eco-friendly helicopter with luxury seating. Individualized tours are interactive, as the pilot narrates through riders’ headsets, and questions are encouraged.
ELDEN PUEBLO ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE
On U.S. Highway 89 north is the site of an ancient village thought to have been part of a major trading system The Archaeology Project makes the study of ancient civilizations and artifacts accessible to the public. Annual programs include public archaeology events featuring site tours, excavation and artifact washing. Visitors can also test out ancient hunting weapons.
GREATER FLAGSTAFF CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AREA INFORMATION CENTER AND MEETING SPACE
Serving the community for 125 years, Greater Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce welcomes new residents and offers a wealth of resources on local businesses, events, activities and recreation.
HERITAGE SQUARE AND HISTORIC DOWNTOWN FLAGSTAFF
In the center of historic downtown, Heritage Square is the site of community events including concerts, art festivals and movies in the square every Saturday during the summer. The square is framed by unique shops and restaurants, making it a must-see destination for dining and shopping.
LAVA RIVER CAVE
Explore a 700,000-year-old lava tube, stretching a mile long, in northern Arizona’s Coconino National Forest. Warm clothes, flashlights and sturdy shoes are recommended for exploring the cave, which is as cool as 42 degrees in summer.
LOWELL OBSERVATORY
Established in 1894, the observatory is best known for the discovery of Pluto, moon mapping for the U.S. space program and spotting the rings of Uranus. In 1994, the Steele Visitor Center opened, providing tours, telescope gazing, multimedia shows and exhibits. Lowell continues to expand, and plans are in the works for the Giovale Open Deck Observatory. This 4,300-square-foot, elevated plaza will contain sophisticated telescopes that can also project images onto monitors.
MUSEUM OF NORTHERN ARIZONA
View rare Native American artifacts and art and science specimens at this museum, which has become a regional learning center. It is dedicated to interpreting and preserving the region’s natural history and is home to exhibits, collections and research projects.
SUNSET CRATER VOLCANO NATIONAL MONUMENT
The youngest crater on the Colorado Plateau, Sunset Crater is a place to hike and take in the scenery and wildlife. Visitors can walk around the Lava Flow Trail and go hiking along the Lennox Crater Trail.
WUPATKI NATIONAL MONUMENT
Tour the amazing ancient pueblo near the San Francisco Peaks. The site, rich in Native American ruins, is run by the National Park Service.
DAY TRIPPING
There’s much to see and do near Flagstaff. Day-trippers can see many fascinating places such as, mountains, deserts, a four-season climate that cannot be found anywhere in the U.S. and one of the state’s largest ski resorts.
HISTORIC ROUTE 66
Get your kicks on Route 66 by traveling across the northern half of Arizona, through Flagstaff, Williams and Kingman. Must-see spots include the Museum Club, Galaxy Dinner, Petrified Forest National Park and Meteor Crater. Explore hidden gems like the Mother Road Brewing Company and La Posada Hotel, Winslow.
*Article from Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce publication, “Destination Flagstaff @7000ft”: 2019-2020 Official Relocation & Visitor’s Guide.
We will keep the month’s real estate briefing short, we are reading the stories in the news, and Flagstaff is no different,
For the month of February, we sold -12.4% fewer homes than 2020, but on the positive side 6.8% more homes came to the market, though that number was small, at 9 additional homes in Flagstaff general.
What is lacking is our inventory,
When you looked at what our Multiple Listing Service (MLS) is showing, we had 268 actives listings on the market compared to the year before of 377 and then in 2019, we had 461 active listings.
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There is more to this story though.
Active in the MLS includes all homes that are on the market and those under contract, but not through the Due Diligence period, or the inspection period. In today’s market Very few of those homes fall out of contract.
So lets take those out of the mix,
Out of the 377 homes showing Active in our system, only 68 are actually active, and have no contract written on them, but ready for a contract.
You saw that correctly, 68 homes, and as I write this in the 3rd week of March, we are down to 58 homes of all types in all of Flagstaff!
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In March,
we would normally sell just over 100 homes. The experts in the Real Estate field say we should have a 6-month supply, so that would mean we should have 600 active homes on the market. Granted in Flagstaff that does not happen as we are coming out of winter, that number normally may be 300-400 homes, but we have 58…..
So that is the true story on what is happening in Real Estate in Flagstaff and really throughout the nation.
On to a little Jeff's hiking;
Next week we take off for a week, but not to fear Renee will be holding down the fort.
We are doing two separate hikes, one will be Passage 22 of the Arizona Trail. This is a short passage maybe 16 miles or so, we will be headed north to south. This will be a short 3 day 2 night hike with some exploration off the trail at spots.
More to come in April as I include our adventures in next month’s newsletter.
After completing this passage, we have a day to explore Davey Gowens cabin, which is in the general area. Here is what the Hike Arizona Website has to say;
History
David Gowan was an early Payson area pioneer, and the first settler at Tonto Natural Bridge on Pine Creek in 1882. In 1916, seeking solitude, Gowan settled on upper Deer Creek in the Mazatzal Mountains, where he built a log cabin, planted a garden and an orchard, and mined some silver claims. Gowan died in 1924 while hiking out of his homestead, and was buried at the intersection of Deer Creek Canyon and Bars Canyon.
This will be a short day hike into the secluded cabin and back out, hope to give you the details next month.
The next day, we head north to the trail head for Barnhart Falls inside the Mazatzal Range Wilderness area, these falls at one time were called Joes Falls. Then on to our camp at Chilson Spring, which is also on the Arizona Trail system.
We will be in 4 days and 3 nights for this section of the hike
Normally both of these areas are hot and bone dry, but this time of year and at about 5800 feet, with the recent rains we have had, we should see water flowing or dribbling in most all the washes.
So more to come on this adventure,
Stay safe out there as we are starting to see light at the end of the tunnel with Covid
Best wishes to all
Jeff and Renee
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The Arizona National Scenic Trail is a National Scenic Trail from Mexico to Utah that traverses the whole north–south length of the state of Arizona. The 800-mile (1,300 km) long Arizona Trail was completed on December 16, 2011. The trail is designed as a primitive trail for hiking, equestrians, mountain biking, and even cross country skiing, showcasing the wide variety of mountain ranges and ecosystems of Arizona.
The idea for the trail was originally developed and promoted in 1985 by Dale Shewalter, a Flagstaff, Arizona, teacher. The Arizona Trail was designated as a National Scenic Trail on March 30, 2009 by the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009. It forms part of the shortened version of the 6,875-mile (11,064 km) Great Western Loop. This version includes the Grand Canyon National Park.
By popular demand, the Arizona Trail Day Hiker’s Guide was created for people who are interested in hiking the Arizona Trail in smaller pieces. If you follow the recommendations in this guide you can complete the entire 800 miles in 89 day hikes ranging from 3.8 miles to 13.8 miles in length, with an average distance of around 9 miles per hike. Compiled by AZT thru-hiker Jake Baechle, the Arizona Trail Day Hiker’s Guide is available as a free digital download for ATA members.
Printed versions are available for $33 through the ATA Store.
(Photo credit: By Sonoradocent - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=49019335)
The vision of the Arizona Trail includes:
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THE ARIZONA TRAIL ON GOOGLE EARTH
You can download a file containing all of the current Arizona Trail GPS data in a format that is displayable on Google Earth. If you are not familiar with Google Earth, you can go to the Google Earth download page to learn about it and download the FREE software. Once you have this software installed, or if you already have it, click on the link below to download the Google Earth/Arizona Trail data file. Save this file on your computer and then open it using Google Earth.
Download the Arizona Trail Google Earth KMZ File
This can be viewed in Google map Apps and imported into any map within the Avenza Maps App.
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Some Top Notes in our Current Real Estate Market.
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What does this all mean:
We expect this trend to remain through the Spring and early Summer.
Our Ask to you....
Sellers;
Please reach out if you or anyone you know is thinking of putting your or their home up for sale. We can do an market analysis at no cost, giving you an estimated value of your home today. Along with discussing if this is the right time for you and your families based on your family circumstances.
Buyers;
Be patient, stay focused! and please reach out with questions. As mentioned above, our job will be to keep the search focused on what you stated your needs were at the onset of the search.
In todays market we may be telling you 'no, that is not the right home', more then ever, about a home you have an interest in.
Why?, because the home you may be asking about is so far outside our original discussions and needs that you and your family stated you were looking for. You may be grabbing at straws that would not be in the best interest of you and your family.
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Indoor and Outdoor Fun Abound
No matter what time of the year it may be, Flagstaff offers a variety of things to do. Enjoy indoor and outdoor activities such as hiking, skiing and biking.
ARIZONA NORDIC VILLAGE
One of the west’s largest ranching operations in northern Arizona, the village offers camping in yurts and tents, bike and foot-races, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. It is also a popular site for family reunions, destination weddings and meetings.
BEARIZONA
Drive through more than three miles of Ponderosa pine forest to see animals in their natural habitat. Rated one of USA Today’s 10 Best Drive-thru Wildlife Parks by Reader’s Choice, Bearizona is open year-round. Be sure to visit Fort Bearizona, a 20-acre walkable zoo-like attraction.
STARLITE 66 LANES
This bowling alley is the place to go for family-friendly and budget-friendly entertainment. Enjoy bowling on one of 16 lanes or visit the arcade for exciting games. A snack bar and drinks bar provide refreshments. Lending to the party atmosphere are lively music, colorful lighting and several TV monitors.
ESCAPE ROOM
Gather a group of friends, family or colleagues and prepare to get your thinking caps on at Flagstaff Escape Space. This mental and physical game challenges groups to solve clues, riddles and puzzles to get out of the room in 60 minutes. Look for new room concepts every season.
FLAGTAG AZ
Throw an ax, play blacklight laser tag or check out the climbing wall at FlagTag AZ, the newest attraction in town. FlagTag AZ is dedicated to helping friends make lasting memories, and other offerings include archery tag, NERF tag, dodgeball, arcade games and delicious pizza and tasty snacks. Visit FlagTag AZ at 1801 W. Route 66, Ste. 102, Flagstaff and ask about free ax-throwing lessons.
FLAGSTAFF CLIMBING CENTER
Scale to new heights at Flagstaff’s indoor rock climbing facility. Flagstaff Climbing also is a local source for outdoor climbing guide service and climbing gear. Its guide service has helped climbers learn new skills in the indoor setting, and has guided first-time climbers in the great outdoors. Thanks to special-use permits, guides have shown climbers breath-taking views at Paradise Forks, the Pit, Jacks Canyon and West Elden.
FLAGSTAFF EBIKE TOURS
Discover e-biking and the power of mobility assist while experiencing the beauty of Flagstaff and the Urban Trail System. You still pedal and get a great workout while riding at 7,000 feet. Fat Tire E-biking is perfect for those who want to return to biking and need assistance to enjoy the outdoors. Tours meet at various locations from late May through September, and private group outings are available. For more information, visit www.flagstaffebiketours.com.
FLAGSTAFF EXTREME ADVENTURE COURSE
Get over your fear of heights and play in the trees with friends and family. The course offers a variety of zip lines and obstacles for kids and adults to test their limits in a fun, physical and unique outdoor experience.
FLAGSTAFF SNOW PARK
Bundle up and prepare for snow tubing. Glide down the runs, and when you need a break, check out the food trucks, huge outdoor fire pit, picnic tables and a store that sells knit hats and snow gloves. The park is open December through March, weather permitting.
FLAGSTAFF URBAN TRAIL SYSTEM
Run, bike or walk along this citywide network consisting of 56 miles of trails. The trails wind through busy streets as well as canyons, grasslands, meadows and forests, all within Flagstaff. The pathway connects users to shops, neighborhoods, parks, schools and wide open spaces.
GOLF
Golfers have plenty of options in Flagstaff with a variety of private and public courses including Continental Country Club, Forest Highlands and Pine Canyon. Every May, The Flagstaff Chamber hosts the Golf Classic at Flagstaff Ranch Golf Club.
GRAND CANYON DEER FARM
Animal lovers of all ages will delight in petting and hand-feeding deer in this 10-acre park. A path around the park gives visitors views of llamas, elk, bison, peacocks and wallabies. While you’re there, visit with a cockatoo, pet goats and porcupines or plant a smooch on a camel.
NORTH POLE EXPERIENCE
The magic of the holiday season comes alive at North Pole Experience. Work with elves on building toys at Santa’s Workshop. Check out Elf University and Santa’s Sleigh Hangar. Take your picture with Jolly Old St. Nick, and visit Mrs. Claus’ Bakery for cookies and soup. Book your stay at Little America Hotel, and a trolley will take groups on a magical ride to the North Pole.
FORT TUTHILL BIKE PARK
Hone your mountain bike skills amid the Ponderosa pine trees at Fort Tuthill County Park. This state-of-the-art bike park features flow trails for any skill levels, as well as a track.
TEAM RUN FLAGSTAFF
Grab your gym shoes and join a new group. Open to all levels and ages, the team gives runners the opportunity to attend educational workshops, trainings, social events and volunteer opportunities.
OUT OF AFRICA WILDLIFE PARK
Experience the animals of Africa in the heart of Arizona at Out of Africa Wildlife Park. Interact with giraffes, zebras and antelope on the African Bush safari; delight in Tiger Splash, a show featuring the playful nature of Siberian & Bengal tigers; check out the GIANT Snake Show if you dare; or fly above the wildlife on the Predator Zip Line Tour. VIP tours are also available. It’s an easy 40-mile drive down I-17 south of Flagstaff to the park, which is open year-round.
*Article from Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce publication, “Destination Flagstaff @7000ft”: 2019-2020 Official Relocation & Visitor’s Guide.
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