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As a Coldwell Banker Sedona Arizona REALTOR®, my primary goal is to help my customers obtain their dreams, as well as satisfy their financial goals and objectives through real estate. From the moment I am contacted, you will observe my seasoned ability to provide you with “World Class Service” and that “personal touch” while utilizing a complete package of technology options that are of the utmost importance and so critical in today’s market.

I will tailor real solutions to fit your specific needs. – Sheri Sperry –

YOUR Solutions REALTOR®

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Magic Time In Sedona Arizona ~ There is no better time!

Posted by Rick Sperry On July 3, 2019

Magic Time In Sedona

“Magic Time” in Sedona is a very special treat. In my opinion, “Magic Time” is that time just before sunrise and just after sunset. The sun is just below the horizon and the spectrum of light is diffused through the atmosphere. The red light has the longest visible wavelength of light so it easily gets through the thick atmosphere layer just below the horizon. It can bounce through the atmosphere and not lose very much of its strength. This is what makes “Magic Time” so special in Sedona. The crimson color in our red rocks is saturated with the red light and images may actually look imaginary only because the red color is deeply saturated and captured and frozen in time

As the sun continues to move through the twilight, our mind “sees” the changes in real-time. This progression is very short. A photographer can lengthen the “Magic Time” by adjusting the aperture setting of the lens. This can also be done in post-production. A photographer who uses a professional camera that has a wide range of aperture, ISO and shutter speed which is also called “the exposure triangle”, can increase the ability to capture a low light image well past what an average eye can see.

Is The Golden Hour Similar To Magic Time?

Often times and in my opinion, “The Golden Hour” and “Magic Time” are interchangeable. “The Golden Hour” is usually the time right after sunrise and right prior to sunset. This is where the sun is still above the horizon and the yellow spectrum of light is most visible. It allows the yellow wavelength to add a golden hue to the image. It is also why sunrises and sunsets are so dramatic. Again, “Magic Time” is when the sun is below the horizon and the red wavelength is the predominant color in the spectrum.

When you hire Sheri Sperry to list your house, my services are included at no cost to you. Besides my expertise in photography, I provide a whole host of media and technology services.

Visit this link to see some additional images of “Magic Time”. (Summer Hiking in Sedona Arizona Is Very Special).

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Solutions For Sellers

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Solutions For Buyers

As a Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Sedona Arizona REALTOR®, my primary goal is to help my customers obtain their dreams, as well as satisfy their financial goals and objectives through real estate. From the moment I am contacted, you will observe my seasoned ability to provide you with “World Class Service” and that “personal touch” while utilizing a complete package of technology options that are of the utmost importance and so critical in today’s market. I will tailor real solutions to fit your specific needs.

Contact Sheri Sperry

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The Shades or Shadows of the Sedona Summer Solstice

Posted by Sheri Sperry On June 21, 2019

Happy Summer!

Panorama at Sunrise on the Summer Solstice

Summer solstice at sunrise…The walkway right next to the “m” in Sedona-Lifestyle.com points directly to the southeast position of the sun at the winter solstice. This shows the range of sun travel during the solstice intervals.

This is the position of the sun at the exact time of the summer solstice.

(8:54 a – 8:55 a) PDT/MST

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The two images at the top are the current 2018 Winter Solstice and 2019 Summer Solstice.

Winter

During winter, the sun is directly behind the camera shooting head-on into Coffeepot Rock.

Summer

The sun comes up far to the right of where the camera is taking the image, creating large shadows on the townhomes across the street.

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“As the Sun Spirals its Longest Dance…Cleanse Us

As Nature shows Bounty and Fertility…Bless Us

Let all things live with loving intent

to fulfill their truest destiny”

source: Glad Is

For those wanting to celebrate or add their own flair to this special day, You can visit “Explore Deeply”

to get some ideas and add your touch!

Five Beautiful Rituals to Celebrate Summer Solstice

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You might also enjoy – “Sedona Summer Fun Enjoying the Pool and the View”

When You Need A Real Estate Professional…

After decades of buying, owning and selling multiple single-family homes and townhomes, and as an experienced real estate professional, I have a unique perspective to help clients. In today’s market, buyers and sellers can’t do it without help from a professional. The REALTOR® has the experience and understands what needs to be done to help secure a home for the buyer at the best price and conditions. This report is a quick look to give a snapshot of the market. Whether you are a buyer or seller, I will provide a thorough analysis of any property to make sure the market value is at the proper price point. My ability to market property is unsurpassed. See my extensive portfolio here.

If you have questions about Sedona market conditions or other information on the Sedona real estate market, please contact me at 928.274.7355.

ABOUT ME: “Many buyers and sellers are skeptical about salespeople. So am I! But, I am not a typical salesperson. I put myself in your shoes and help you make decisions based on how I would want to proceed if I were you. In other words, what steps would I take and what is right for you? How will this transaction be beneficial for you? How will it help you move forward with your goals? How can I make it as smooth and pleasant as possible? What is in your best interests as we move forward?

Let’s face it, you won’t really know that I am not a typical salesperson until you get to know me. I am confident you will feel at ease and comfortable knowing I can find solutions for you. If you don’t feel that way, please let me know. I want to be the best I can for you.”

“I am YOUR Solutions REALTOR®” ~ Sheri Sperry

Disclaimer: Listing information deemed reliable but not guaranteed – SVVAR Broker

A paid subscription service is provided by SellSedona.com and Altos Research to determine “How the active market is doing”. This Market Report is for single family residential only. No other housing segment is being analyzed. Analysis of Market Research and trends are based on opinion, experience, past & current statistics and other information. It is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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Enter Stage Left… Monsoon 2019 Is Here! What Will Sedona Arizona See This Summer?

Posted by Sheri Sperry On June 18, 2019

Monsoon 2019!

An Arizona Summer Weather Phenomenon

Bell Rock Sedona – Thunderhead Increasing

Quick Note: Every year I update this post with current information, for the most part, the science does not change, but climatic conditions vary from year to year. Sedona weather readings are gathered from the Cottages at Coffeepot weather station located in Soldiers Pass, Sedona Arizona.

Monsoon 2019 is a season – Sedona, AZ – First of all, there is no need to add season at the end of Monsoon because Monsoon is a season. Monsoon affects the west and southwest states because the pattern of the weather changes as noted below.

Areas of the United States Most Affected by Monsoon

Here are just some of the areas that are most affected by monsoon. Areas such as the southern California high desert, southern Nevada including Las Vegas, all of Arizona, New Mexico, western Texas, southern Utah, and Colorado.

How Long Is The Monsoon In Arizona?

Monsoon officially starts on June 15th and ends on September 30th. However most of the rain comes from the middle of July through the middle of August. This is one of the reasons that the temperature in Sedona is less harsh during July and August. The average rainfall in the state of Arizona is around 12.5 inches. The Sedona area gets more than the average rainfall. We have had as much as 26 inches (2016) and as low as 13.66 inches (2014).

Typically, monsoon becomes active around the first week of July in Northern AZ and mid-July in Central and Southern AZ. But we have had storms earlier over the years.

Select this link to see the actual precipitation chart or go to Sedona-Weather.com for detailed weather information.

Historically, June Rainfall is Lowest of the Year

Throughout Arizona, June, without fail, has less rain than any other month with very few exceptions. The Cottages At Coffeepot weather station in Soldiers Pass Sedona has experienced only 1.36 inches of rain total in 10 years! So far this year, we have .04 inches of rain. For those who don’t want to deal with rain. This is the best month of the year to visit. But it usually is the hottest overall month because there is very little rain or cloud cover.

What Creates Monsoon 2019 Conditions?

Weather enthusiasts and forecasters look to the dew point to tell if monsoon conditions exist. The dew point must be about 55º for thunderheads to start development. The dew point indicates how much moisture is in the air. At this point, the air cannot hold water in gas form and the gas will then turn to liquid form creating water droplets. The water droplets create fog or precipitation. Prior to officially declaring a calendar season for monsoon, the season would be declared when there were three days at a dew point of 55º.

What Is Monsoon?

It seems that Southern Arizona, the White Mountains and the Phoenix metropolitan area known as “The Valley” get the brunt of the monsoon affects. It is amazing to see the haboob (desert wind storms) kick up and tower thousands of feet in the air moving through the valley. Those storms are the pre-cursor to the rain and massive storm cells that develop from the moisture in the warm air coming off the Gulf of Mexico. Generally, massive amounts of rain falling create downdrafts that push the air out from the center of the storm which produces a dry wind that kicks up the dust and dirt.

Seasonal Weather Patterns

During summer, weather patterns change. Storms that travel from the Arctic (Alaska) down through Canada and the lower 48, create our winter storm pattern.

In the summer, the pattern shifts to the south. Hurricanes, storms and moisture travel northwest from the Gulf of Mexico through Mexico, Texas, New Mexico and Arizona moving all the way to California. We also get moisture coming from the Gulf of California traveling directly north. Lots of moisture and an occasional hurricane come up from the coast of Baja California and push northeast into Arizona.

El Niño – Southern Oscillation

2016 and now in 2019, we are experiencing “El Niño” periodic variation. The link to Southern Oscillation above explains the weather variation of La Niña and El Niño much more precise than I can. I only bring this up because there may be some effect on monsoon.

Suffice it to say, that El Niño creates more precipitation than normal “neutral” conditions of any other year. There is a temperature change in the eastern Pacific Ocean tropic and sub-tropic areas. El Niño is warming and La Niña is cooling.

2016 – Record Rain Totals

In 2016, the monsoon had 9.65 inches of rain recorded on my station. When you couple that with over 7 inches of rain and 7.5 inches of snow, we had a year-end total of 25.92 inches of precipitation.

So Far In 2019…

The first 5 months in 2019 had 10.80 inches of rainfall AND 26.12 inches of snow. Most of that snow came in February along with 3.27 inches of rain! Since 2010, our backyard weather station has recorded an average of 5.8 inches of rain in July and August combined. Looking forward to monsoon, we want the rain and the temperature drop. The cloud formations are also amazing to see.

Monsoon Can Be A Destructive Force – Make Preparations

One quick note – Because it is our rainy season and there is a chance of lightning, and extremely high wind conditions during a thunderstorm or microburst, preparation is very important. Take some time to have things ready to go:

Know where the flashlights and candles are for easy access.
Keep your cell phone charged
Clean out gutters – drains – culverts – rain ditches and any other natural path water may take during a sudden downpour or microburst.
Have sandbags prepared to divert rain that may cause flash floods.
Thin trees close to your home. Many trees fall during high wind conditions.

How Monsoon Affects Arizona by Region

Northern Arizona

Up in Northern Arizona, we get a lot of cloud cover and the storms move through but usually don’t drop a lot of rain here in Sedona.Though in Flagstaff it is quite a different story! The area of Sedona seems to be protected. By that I mean that most of the rain falls elsewhere before it gets to our little city. But when we do get rain and storm cells, it is a big deal around here.

Flash flooding can happen because many of the streets are sloped leading up to the red rocks. There has been much improvement made in our drainage system to be able to handle the additional water flow but during an intense storm there is no place for the water to go and mud and rocks can travel across roads to find the path of least resistance. Do not travel through a road where water is more than 4 inches deep. A car can be swept away easily.

Central and Southern Arizona

In Southern and Central Arizona – 2014 will be remembered as the “Monsoon of the Century”. All future monsoon activity will be measured in terms of 2014. There were 3 major hurricanes that effected the weather in the southern half of the state. This caused a deluge and many towns and neighborhoods suffered tremendous flooding damage due to flash floods, hurricane wind, broken canals, and water that had nowhere to go. Many long-time residents had never seen a deluge like we had that year. Sky Harbor Airport had record rainfall of 1.59 inches and has exceeded the all-time record set back in 1903.

Discover more about Sedona Weather

Some of the most incredible pictures are taken during Monsoon

Thunderheads Surround Sedona

89A – West Sedona AZ – looking south

Sunset During Monsoon – Coffeepot Rock in Soldiers Pass

Massive Thunderstorm at Sunset creates Fire In the Sky

North View – Century Plant in Bloom

Rock Formations in North Sedona – Looking Toward Flagstaff From the End of Soldiers Pass West Sedona

Above – Lighting Captured Above Sphinx Soldiers Pass – Photo from Backyard

Amazing Monsoon Sunrise

Video Below – Rare Monsoon Sunset Rainbow

Click Here For A Video Of The Rainbow Above

It was taken just a couple of minutes before the sky went on fire!

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Want to find out how much value is in your home?

I’ll walk you through it all.

As a Coldwell Banker Sedona Arizona REALTOR®, my primary goal is to help my customers obtain their dreams, as well as satisfy their financial goals and objectives through real estate. From the moment I am contacted, you will observe my seasoned ability to provide you with “World Class Service” and that “Personal Touch” while utilizing a complete package of technology options that are of the utmost importance and so critical in today’s market.

I will tailor real solutions to fit your specific needs. – Sheri Sperry –

YOUR Solutions REALTOR®

For more information and expert strategy analysis of your property

How Does Excessive Heat Affect Arizona?

Posted by Sheri Sperry On June 16, 2019

Excessive Heat for Sedona Arizona is above 110º

Excessive Heat Affects Arizona Airports (See more below)

Sedona has about 23 to 26 days a year with temperatures at 100º or more. So far this year Sedona has had 8 days over 100º, normally by now, we have had 18-20 days ≥ 100º. We have to remember that most people who come to Sedona, are not familiar with the heat and lack of humidity and don’t realize the toll it can take. This also goes for real estate clients.

How Does Exessive Heat Affect Real Estate Clients?

Realtors have to be very careful making sure clients stay hydrated while viewing homes out in the field on days that have extreme heat.

Explain our heat to out-of-state buyers so they can monitor themselves.
Remember, low humidity gives us a false sense that we are OK.
- Perspiration evaporates quickly making us feel cool yet dehydrating at a higher rate.
Make sure you monitor your clients to see they stay hydrated.
Signs of dehydration
Bring a cooler with plenty of ice and bottles of water.
Stay away from drinking alcoholic and sugary beverages.
Keep hand towels available that can be dipped in some water to cool you down. There are cooling towels you can buy.
Keep viewings to a reasonable amount. Take breaks and lunch if a full day is planned.
Make sure homes have the AC turned on prior to viewing.
Stay in the shade as much as possible
Keep a couple of shade umbrellas handy for fair-skin buyers
Have discussions about homes in your car with AC turned on!

For Those Who Travel In and Out of Phoenix (PHX)

If Temperatures exceed 115º at Sky Harbor (PHX) Airlines Become Concerned

Airlines that fly out of PHX may end up issuing an alert to its customers for any who have tickets during an extreme heat weather event. Usually, this will occur between 3 PM and 6 PM. Airlines generally will allow the customer to change their departure without any charge. This is because there is no guarantee that aircraft will be able to take off because of the excessive heat. There are some aircraft that cannot operate or fly when runway temps reach 118º. If you have a departure leaving Mesa Airport, you should also check with your carrier to make sure there are no delays.

Soft Asphalt Conditions and Thin Air

Contrary to popular belief, asphalt will not “melt” at 120º, though some oil or tar may rise to the surface creating soft asphalt conditions for heavy aircraft or ground transportation. Most ramps or aprons are designed to handle the heaviest aircraft that may use it. Typically, the concrete is between 1 to 4 feet thick. Besides soft asphalt conditions at 118º plus, planes and equipment can sink into asphalt! Shoe soles get hot and some will melt! Also, certain aircraft may not be able to create enough lift to get off the runway. The air becomes much thinner and lift becomes a real issue and it takes a lot more runway to get the aircraft wheels up!

Ground Crews

Let’s also not forget the ground crew. This is a safety issue for them as well. OSHA – Occupational Safety and Health Administration has recommended that outdoor workers who are working in heat between 103º to 115º should drink at least 4 cups of water an hour but no more than 6 cups an hour … – So about every 15 minutes grab a cup of water. Try to stay out of direct sunlight.

Hikers

If you are going to be outside:

Only hike in the very early morning or late evening before the sun comes up and after it goes down.
Do not go on long hikes – especially hikes with elevation changes.
Keep plenty of water with you – use the same standard as above for workers.
Stay in the shade!
Stick to water sports when possible.

Example of an Actual Warning for Northern Arizona in 2018…

NOTE: I understand that the National Weather Service has issued a new warning for Central and Southern Arizona taking the time out to Saturday!

National Weather Service reports…

... Excessive heat warning remains in effect until 8 PM MST
Thursday... 

* affected area... northern Gila County, Yavapai County valleys 
  and basins, Oak Creek and Sycamore canyons, Marble and Glen 
  canyons. 

* Temperature... mid 90s near 6500 feet, 112 to 116 degrees in 
  the lowest valleys. Hottest days Tuesday and Wednesday. 

* Impacts... a prolonged period of hot temperatures is expected 
  and will significantly increase the potential for heat related 
  illness. Those without access to adequate air conditioning and 
  hydration will be most at risk. 

Precautionary/preparedness actions... 

An excessive heat warning means that a prolonged period of
dangerously hot temperatures will occur. The hot temperatures
will create a dangerous situation in which heat illnesses are
likely. Drink plenty of fluids... stay in an air-conditioned room
if possible... stay out of the sun... and check up on relatives and
neighbors.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear light weight and loose fitting clothing when
possible and drink plenty of water.

SOLUTIONS FOR SELLERS

If you select Sheri Sperry, she will provide marketing

that most agents reserve for luxury homes only.

Beside professional photography, – aerial pictures and video are included.

Our marketing materials are customized with you and your home or property in mind.

We ask the question. “What type of marketing will attract the right buyers?”

Call Sheri for a custom listing presentation designed especially for you.

Contact Sheri Sperry – Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage of Sedona – REALTOR®.

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Cottages At Coffeepot – June 2019 Market Update – Uncommon Homes

Posted by Sheri Sperry On June 6, 2019

The Cottages At Coffeepot

Soldiers Pass

West Sedona Arizona 86336

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A Unique Gated Community

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Uncommon Homes in an Uncommon Setting!

Summary

Cottages At Coffeepot June 2019 Market Report. This is the most activity I have seen in this small community for many years (10 sold in 2016-17-18). However, no Cottages At Coffeepot have sold so far in 2019. There are four listings on the market currently (6/2019) compared to only 2 last year. The market does favor the buyer at the present time.

A Unique Gated Community

Each of these townhomes is very unique. They have custom floor plans, different lot sizes and each view is different. Courtyards and garden areas vary as well. Many of the luxury townhomes have been updated to varying degrees which makes pricing price per square foot a challenge. It takes an experienced REALTOR® who knows the Cottages At Coffeepot very well to position these luxury townhomes. In the same spirit, a Cottage experienced real estate agent can help buyers when it comes to negotiations with the seller. I have owned a Cottage since 2003 and have 16 + years of history with this community. I can help buyers and sellers get the best value for these special townhouses.

Cottages At Coffeepot – June 2019 –

Market Report Update

See Complete Detail – Luxury Town Homes For Sale

Soldier’s Pass – West Sedona AZ 86336 – Homes For Sale

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Cottages At Coffeepot Are Maintained With Your Safety & Aesthetics in Mind

Looking For That Lock and Go Sedona Lifestyle?

The Cottages At Coffeepot West Sedona is a gated community for those who want a lock and go lifestyle. The community has a full-time groundskeeper who maintains the front landscaping of each home. There is only one way in and one way out and it has a security gate to maintain your privacy and safety. The Cottages are very safe. Because the Cottages sit over a mile off the main highway (89A) and are tucked in at the foot of the forest preserve, there is little traffic that is not accounted for. Though there are neighbors on either side of each townhome, privacy is maintained very well. You have to see it to believe it!

Designed For Low Maintenance and Relaxation

There are 34 homes and generally 10-12 full-time residents who live in the Cottages while other residents travel to other homes based on the season. Some spend summers here and others spend their winter months in this community.

Heated Pool May Through October

One of the unique features that residents enjoy at the Cottages is a heated swimming pool that is available from late April May through October. The pool area sits higher than most of the luxury townhomes and has a great view of the surrounding red rocks. (See video above)

Coffeepot Rock

Straddling one of the famous rocks in Sedona. ..Coffeepot Rock, the pool is located right below. From the main street of the 89A, it looks just like the old percolator coffee pot, but as you move around the rock, it can take on another appearance of a “Standing Eagle” a name given to the rock by the Native Americans who inhabit the area.

Luxury Amenities

Besides the pool, you can play a set of tennis anytime you choose at the tennis courts located right below the pool area. If you decide you want some fresh air and a nature walk, there are trails by Coffeepot that lead to Boynton Canyon to the west and Jordan Park to the east. The Seven Pools and Devil’s Kitchen are a 10-15 minute walk right outside of the community. There are Jeep trails also that you can take to get to those features. Just make sure you have the required permit and a narrow rock climbing vehicle to get you back there! If you can’t make it comfortably through the very first obstacle right out of the parking lot, do not attempt to go any further!

Gated Community

You enter the community from the top of the hill and the monument lights meet the dark sky requirements. These monuments throw a soft light down onto the pavement and each townhome has one or more in front of their home.

Green Grass

As you can see, there is green grass where you might expect rocks and desert plants. Most of the community has grass in front of the townhomes. However, the HOA is considering modernizing the landscaping in increments as needed to bring a fresh young look to the complex.

The picture to the right is looking down from Teacup Trail which hugs Coffeepot Rock. As mentioned before, there are 34 units. Two of these units sit on two lots. Most of these luxury townhomes are two and three units to a building. Each unit has some sort of courtyard in the front and a backyard garden area.

Many Properties Border Forest

Half of the community borders the forest. Many units have built-in BBQs and all have a slab patio front and back. Those units that sit on the east side of the street have a view of Coffeepot Rock from the front of the townhouse. All in all, each luxury townhome is unique and special.

The Cottages At Coffeepot Architecture Is Timeless & Built To Last

The architect is a prominent local resident who built quality homes that still remain timeless today. Don Woods designed more than 200 local homes including Junipine Resort in Oak Creek Canyon to Heartline Cafe and the Sedona Racquet Club according to Sedona Monthly Magazine. This article was back in 2006. I am sorry to say that Don Woods recently passed away. A Don Woods home may start to appreciate in the future because you can’t commission a project anymore. Don Woods was a wonderful man who will be missed by the entire community. His projects carry his legacy forward. I can recognize one of his projects as soon as I see it.

Fortunately, the builder is still active in the community. He is Phil Morris. Currently, he has a multi-million dollar project about 3 minutes from the Cottages located right on Soldier’s Pass. Again, Phil Morris provides a quality product that a home owner can be proud of.

The Cottages – Affordable Alternative In Soldier’s Pass

The Soldier’s Pass area of Sedona is one of the more pricey areas in Sedona. The average home price in Soldier Pass right now is over $1,650,000. On the other hand, The Cottages At Coffeepot sit on some prime property at the very end of Soldier’s Pass and offer a more affordable alternative choice of living in a luxury setting.

Just 4 Minutes Away…

The Soldier’s Pass Location Is 4 Minutes To Shopping & Dining

The location is far enough away from the main highway traffic to relish the quiet solitude of nature. Surrounded by pine and juniper trees, your Cottage is nestled deep into nature yet you can enjoy the peace of mind knowing you are located in a gated community that looks after it’s own residents.

A recent study has shown that living within a mile of a Whole Foods or Trader Joe’s increases the value of your home. The Whole Foods of Sedona is right at the beginning of Soldiers Pass just 3 minutes away.

Medical & Professional Services Are Just 4 Minutes Away

A question often asked is “How far are the medical facilities located?” The intersection of Soldier’s Pass & SR 89A is the start of all the businesses located in Sedona. Besides the Whole Foods at that corner, there are two banks, restaurants and professional services which include, doctors offices, eye care, dentist and lawyer’s offices as well as other professional services. Within 5 minutes of that corner are all the services you may possibly need. If you need any specific questions answered please reach out to me through my cell phone or email.

Contact Sheri Sperry

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If you can’t find what you are looking for – please call Sheri Sperry –

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Sellers

Now is the time to sell!

Please give me a call if you are interested in selling.

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If You Are Selling Your Sedona Home or Cottage At Coffeepot

You can find a number of sites that will provide you with an ‘estimate‘ of what your home is worth. These sites use public records and algorithms to determine an ‘estimate‘. They must also publish their ‘error rate’ as well. The human factor is left out of the equation in these estimates. I live in this community and can give you a more accurate picture of what your home or townhouse will sell for. This is what I do for a living.

Complimentary Comparative Market Analysis

I am an expert in the Sedona market and the surrounding communities. I also network with the top REALTORS® in the area. As a past-president of the Sedona Luxury Real Estate Professionals, I bring an added dimension to the luxury market. We meet every 2 weeks to discuss current market conditions and what the forward-looking picture is indicating for the market.

National and even county-wide news sources are slow and do not accurately represent what is happening in the Sedona area. I contract with a National Research firm to provide you with COMPLIMENTARY, real-time up-to-date market reports and statistics showing homes and condos for sale in Sedona. These reports are updated every few days to keep you current on Sedona market conditions. This is a valuable tool for you that only I provide through quick website graphs or detailed reports you can get FREE in your email. Just select this link, “How is the market is doing?“. You can subscribe to any report you need and it will be delivered to your email inbox on a weekly basis. If you have any questions, feel free to call me. I will walk you through it.

Also, periodically, I provide you with a Market Report Analysis for each of the main zip codes and communities in the area which include: Sedona 86336, Village of Oak Creek 86351, Cornville/Page Springs 86325, and Cottonwood 86326.

Discover More Information For Real Estate Sellers

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Click here for large image – Soldiers Pass highlights in West Sedona

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As the video (above) shows, the Cottages At Coffeepot border forest and red rocks. The pool and tennis courts are right below Coffeepot Rock.

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Sedona Weather May 2019 in Soldiers Pass West Sedona Includes Snow!

Posted by Sheri Sperry On June 2, 2019

Snow in Soldiers Pass West Sedona Late May 2019!

Sedona-Weather.com

Sedona Weather Summary May 2019

Sedona weather for May 2019 had below average temps and more rain than normal. This continues to indicate an El Niño condition. We had no additional days of 90º. In fact, last year at this time we had 15 days over 90º. This is a welcomed relief. Our average temp was was 1º higher than April at 59º. We also got snow flurries for a 5 minute stretch of time! Memorial Day was the chilliest on record at 61º! Normally we are around the high 80ºs or low 90ºs.

Days with Sunshine

Considering the El Nino season, we had another month at .85 of rain. The rain had an effect on the “Days with Sunshine”. For the year we are at 117 and should be at 125 days at the end of May. That happened on 6 different days throughout May. There were only 8 days between 80º≤ 90º and 15 days between 70º ≤ 80º.

Another month of perfect weather. The air conditioner has yet to be used this year. No other year have we gone this long without using the AC.

May 2019 – Coolest Since Recording Temps

May was one of the coolest that we have experienced since we have lived in Sedona. It may very well be in part because of El Niño conditions were still with us in May. Normally there is a weather shift from storms coming from the north shifting to the south creating monsoon conditions in July. The official monsoon starts on June 15th and goes through the month of September.

Coolest Memorial Day On Record

Last year we already experienced 15 days above 90º. This year we have had only 1 day in April at 90º. Pretty amazing! On Memorial Day, the temperature was 61º. It was actually too cool to sit outside and enjoy the hamburgers we BBQed. However, we realized that this weather could change on any given day so we have been relishing this cooler than normal weather and feel blessed to have it.

Snow in Soldiers Pass West Sedona – The video above documents the latest day on record that Soldiers Pass has received snow – May 23, 2019.

For all weather statistics in Soldiers Pass West Sedona, visit Sedona-Weather.com.

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Want to find out how much value is in your home?

I’ll walk you through it all.

I will tailor real solutions to fit your specific needs. – Sheri Sperry –

YOUR Solutions REALTOR®

Surrealistic Mallards in Oak Creek – Tranquil Serenity

Posted by Sheri Sperry On May 27, 2019

Surrealistic Mallards in Oak Creek

Sedona AZ

My wish is to stay always like this, living quietly in a corner of nature.

Claude Monet

One touch of nature makes the whole world kin.

William Shakespeare

Nature is the source of all true knowledge. She has her own logic, her own laws, she has no effect without cause nor invention without necessity.

Leonardo da Vinci

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The image above was shot during the month of May at the east side of Tlaquepaque and Los Abrigados Resort on the bank of Oak Creek across from the Inn Above Oak Creek.

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Snow In Sedona During May… Really?

Posted by Sheri Sperry On May 23, 2019

Sedona Snow – May 23rd – A Record

Will This Be Our Coldest May?

There was snow in Sedona during May! I am still trying to wrap my head around this cooler weather. There were huge flakes lasting 5 minutes. The temp was 34º a little after dawn right here in Soldiers Pass West Sedona. This is the coolest May we have seen since 2015. No other year since 2010 has had a mean temp this low.

Crazy Stats for May 2019

Some crazy stats for May – Last year on May 23rd it was 88º – This Year 42º! Last year the rain total was .31 inches – This year 2 inches of rain so far. The average temp is 7º lower than last year and also lower than April of 2018 by 1º!

Last year, there were 43 days over 80º in April and May. This year 11 days. 15 of those days last year were 90º or more. This year…only 1 day hit 90º!

Cooler Weather is Good News!

We are very thankful for this cooler weather. Though it is very unusual, it is also welcomed. Of course, we have to be prepared that all of a sudden a light switch will be flipped and it will be 90º. We are not taking this weather for granted and know that any time now, things will get back to normal…..(I think!).

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