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Sedona AZ 86336 Homes For Sale – January 2019 Market Conditions

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How’s The Market Doing?

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Sedona Arizona 86336
January 2019 ~ REAL TIME Market Report & Analysis

January Infographic Luxury Homes for sale

Learn More About Sedona Arizona 86336

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Sedona Arizona 86336 Homes For-Sale

Report 01/14/19

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Sedona January Market Report

 

As you research the Sedona Homes For Sale and January Market Report, these are real time charts that tell us “How the market is doing”. See the definition of Market Action Index (MAI) above. Altos Research uses a complex algorithm to provide the MAI.

Sedona Information

Sedona 86336 is the heart of Sedona. There are two zip codes 86336 and 86351. These Market Reports will highlight 86336. In this zip code, you will find the majority of the shopping, entertainment, restaurants, and lodging. It also includes a couple of 5 star resorts and the camping areas and mountain style living in the Oak Creek area heading toward Flagstaff. Sedona 86336 is basically areas such as the Chapel area, Uptown, West Sedona, the Airport Mesa area and Red Rock Loop.

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January ’19 – Sedona AZ 86336 Homes For Sale

 

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To learn more about these market reports please visit:

The Market Stats on my website.
Reports are generated weekly on Mondays

SEARCH FOR ALL HOMES FOR SALE IN SEDONA AZ

Select Links Below To See Sedona Single Family Homes In Each Price Range 

 

There are 57 Sedona homes for sale (currently) priced at $1 million and over – 

$700,000 to $999,999 returned 26 Sedona homes for sale –

$495,000 to $699,999 returned 27 Sedona homes for sale – 

$494,999 and under returned 17 Sedona homes for sale – 

Supply and Demand – Sedona 86336 

Median Price

Currently the Median Price is at $896,000.  At the end of October, it was $892,500. The top 2 quartiles are in the 7 figure range. All but the top quartile increased from October.  The top quartile which peaked at the beginning of August moved from a median price in October 2018 of $2,199,000 to $2,127,500 currently in January 2019. This is a drop of over $71,000.  

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Inventory

The Inventory is on a downward trend since it hit a high point in mid December. 

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Days On Market

Days On Market – Overall, the DOM continues to trend to 197 currently.  Luxury homes that were selling in the summer months are continuing to go stale.. The average home is selling in 6.4 months. Homes in the top tier $2,199,000 sell in 10 months.

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Market Action Index

The Market Action Index – “30” is the break even point between seller vs buyer advantage.  The overall index is buyer market, however, if you look at the chart below, you will see that all tiers but the top tier are above 30 and trending higher.  This means that buyers should be able to make a good deal at the top tier level. Watch for the number of days on market and look for “price drops”. This may indicate motivated sellers.

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MAI or Market Action Index answers the question “Hows the Market?” by measuring the current rate of sale versus the amount of the inventory. Index above 30 implies a seller’s advantage. Below 30, conditions give the advantage to the buyer.

Bottom Line

The 2018 Market weakened over the summer of 2018 with the top tier softening the most. The luxury market inventory is slightly lower than last year.  If buyers can find a home that has been on the market for awhile, you may be able to get a good deal. Also multi-million dollar homes may have motivated sellers.

Buyers are looking, but not always finding what they want. The mortgage rates have improved somewhat. This has had a positive affect on buyers coming out. Many buyers prefer the west side of Sedona often called West Sedona. It has a majority of small business, shopping centers, restaurants, and professional services.  Prices are up about 23% higher in West Sedona, comparing this to the Village of Oak Creek. 

 

Luxury Market

As of 01/16/19

The Sedona Luxury Real Estate Professionals which Sheri Sperry is a past-president of, defines the Luxury Market as the top 10% of the listings available. The Luxury Market is measured using 86336, and 86351 zip codes. The price point has increased from $882,500 in October to $1,060,000 for the top 10% of the market. This figure is based on the last 6 months of sold listings. The top 10% of active listings (which is different from sold listings) has moved higher from $1,998,500 in October to $2,200,000 currently. This is a $200,000+ increase – This just gives you an idea of how the active market compares.

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To learn more about these market reports please visit SedonaMarketReports.com on my website 

 Visit Market Stats on my website or contact me with questions.
Reports are generated weekly on Mondays

*Please Note: As new listings hit the market and homes close or fall off, the number of Sedona homes for sale will fluctuate daily based on the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) detail. The local MLS for this area is Sedona Verde Valley Association of Realtors (SVVAR)

 

When You Need A Real Estate Professional…

 After decades of buying and owning multiple single family homes and town homes,  and as an experienced real estate professional, I have a unique perspective to help clients.  In today’s seller’s market, buyers 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

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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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Find Sedona Sub-division Market Reports Here

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Sedona sub-division market reports add a more hyper-local dimension to understanding the Sedona real estate market. The sub-division market reports are being added every week. There are a lot of sub-divisions in Sedona, the Village (VOC) and Big Park so not all will be highlighted. However If you want to know more about an area, PLEASE let me know and I can give you all the information you want to know.  I would be honored to help you find your dream home!

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Sheri Sperry is the Top Ranked Real Estate Blogger In Sedona Arizona 86336

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Sheri Sperry Number 1 (#1) Sedona Real Estate Blogger

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“With more than 305,122 members (as of July 1,2018), ActiveRain is the largest and most active professional social network in the real estate industry. We are a community of real estate agents, brokers, home stagers, inspectors, lenders, and other industry professionals who are committed to learning how to do our jobs better, building connections, and having some fun along the way! (taken from activerain “about” page) 

The ActiveRain “about” page goes on to say that AR, is the largest storehouse of real estate knowledge base with well over 4 million blog posts and hundreds being added daily.

Top Ranked Sedona Real Estate Blogger

 

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Being involved in ActiveRain has helped to raise our caliber of blogging proficiency. This is a network where professionals tied to the real estate industry, who have similar tastes and opinions are able to help each other through education, networking, and years of experience. There are many personal relationships that have developed over time, which helps create one of the best nationwide referral networks for our real estate industry. We also get to participate in one of the finest blogging platforms in the social network and real estate world.

 ActiveRain Top Real Estate Educational Tool

I am very fortunate to have found this fabulous platform for real estate. The interaction and the relationships I am building throughout the ActiveRain network have created a very uplifting inspirational experience and a perfect way for clients to gain education and knowledge about Sedona and the Verde Valley.

 

Sheri Sperry Is Number One in Sedona, The Verde Valley, Yavapai County and All of Northern Arizona!

I started blogging back in 2012 and it took, a lot of time, understanding how it works and how to interact on ActiveRain.  I kept accumulating points through Sheri Sperry Number One Sedona Real Estate Blogger ActiveRainmy active blogging about many different topics related to Sedona and real estate. By late 2015, I became the number one ranked blogger for Sedona. I continue to be the number one blogger for all of Northern Arizona as of July 2018, As for my overall rank in Arizona, I am currently the number 5th ranked real estate agent (as of May 1, 2018) and will continue to improve my ranking for all of Arizona!  There are 40,000 + real estate agents in Arizona.

 

Buyers & Sellers Have An Information & Marketing Advantage

This gives my buyers and sellers an advantage. I have a treasure of information available for those who are interested in the Sedona area real estate market. My ActiveRain blog “Sedona Property Solutions from A to Z” along with my SellSedona.com blog “Sedona Real Estate News & Info From A to Z” provides well over 850+ blog posts. 19+ posts have been featured on the entire ActiveRain network. The reach for a feature is 300,000+ viewers! Many more of my posts have been featured in individual categories such as “Photos” as well as marketing categories.  

Besides all the education I receive, we have challenges monthly that are designed to motivate, inspire, help us plan and teach us new techniques and technology. We also get to interact and network with hundreds of real estate professionals across the US and Canada.  This gives each of us a keen idea of who to refer clients. This is by far another great advantage our clients have.  Many of the blog posts I read include areas and buildings that another agent is marketing.  I may be able to direct a client to a certain area in another geographic location from the information I glean from a blog. This could be very helpful to clients.

On ActiveRain, I have posted 845+ blog posts with clicks of 561,000 actual views. My overall content on SellSedona.com is unsurpassed in our market. 

Most of my blogs are pushed to ActiveRain from SellSedona.com. At SellSedona.com my blog has a vibrant search engine to find any of my blogs that has been posted.  Just place the search term in the box and any blog post that matches that criteria will come up on screen.

My Website (SellSedona.com) Blog

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ActiveRain Search for Sedona area blogs

 

As an example, type Sellers into the search box. Just like Google, you will see posts that have that search term.

 

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There are six pages of blogs with the search term “Sellers”.

One of the advantages of using my blog as a reference site is the ability to “google” or search the article or blog base.  When you use the search box, it only searches my information based on the term you put in. Generally, this will give you much more relevant and useful information because you are searching a particular data-base.  Most of the information you get you can apply generally to other geographic areas but the slant of my blog will always be with Sedona or the Verde Valley or Northern Arizona as a reference point.  For example, I may talk about fall projects but fall can start as early as late August in some areas of the country. In Sedona, fall will pick up in mid to late October. So you may not see a blog on this subject until early to mid October.

If you are looking for any information on real estate, start here!  If you don’t find what you are looking for, contact me to help you.  After all, I am YOUR Solutions REALTOR®

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Cold Moon Setting on Thunder Mountain….Sedona Arizona

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Cold Moon Setting On Thunder Mountain…

Cold Moon on Thunder Mountain Sedona AZ

If you had a chance to see my blog post “The Joy of Life…” which I posted on December 23rd, you might have caught how my home sets east and west with wall to wall windows.  This gives those inside the home the ability to see the sun and moon rise and set, all year long.

Today was one of those days I looked out to see the sun rising on Thunder Mountain. Thunder Mountain sits to the west and I can see the reverse sunrise on Thunder Mountain and Coffeepot Rock. I happened to notice the sun setting and called over my husband to see it. 

He grabbed his camera, switched to a 400mm lens and toke the picture above without a tripod! As you can see the detail is phenomenal. The sun does not rise in the east until close to 8 am this time of year. 

The bottom image was taken a week after fall equinox after the sun had already risen. I share it to give the top picture some context. 

Walt Disney’s Inspiration

For those who may not have seen other posts about Thunder Mountain.  Yes, this is the inspiration that Walt Disney used for the famous thrill ride of the same name.  Decades ago, Walt Disney had a home here in Sedona. He loved the area and visited as often as he could. 

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 –

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What is a “Chapman Stick” ?

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Michael Kollwitz and the Chapman Stick

This instrument the Chapman Stick is uniquely American and was invented in the early 1970’s by Jazz musician Emmett Chapman. About 50 seconds into the video below Michael Kollwitz discusses the origins and his 39 year love of the Chapman Stick.

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Sedona & Verde Valley events, happenings  and Sedona-Lifestyle, are brought to you as a courtesy of Sheri Sperry Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Sedona REALTOR®.  If you are a contemplating selling your home, a prospective buyer or just curious about real estate in Sedona I would be honored to discuss our market. 

You can contact me at (928) 274-7355.  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.

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Tlaquepaque – Arts and Crafts Village – Festival of Lights

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Arts and Crafts Village

336 AZ-179, Sedona AZ 86336

Courtesy of Sheri Sperry – Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage

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Walking Entrance From SR 179

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6000 Luminarias 

It will be the 46th celebration of the “Festival of Lights” in Tlaquepaque on Dec 8th.  Come and spend the whole day!  The activities will delight old and young alike. The lighting of 6000 luminarias will take place at 5:00 PM sharp. This is something to see. Anyone can sponsor and present a luminaria on behalf of a special person who may be fighting sickness.  It is a great way to start this holiday season of giving. Listen for the tolling of the bells which will signal the lighting!

A Metamorphosis

You will be amazed at the effect of thousands of luminarias lining walkways and courtyards. The subtle glow of light creates a metamorphosis that warms the area.

The Signature Element of the Village – The Sycamores

The sycamore trees that entwine the buildings within the village are a sight in and of themselves.  Now imagine those same trees wrapped in thousands of tiny lights adding to the joy of the Christmas season.

*Park In Uptown

It is highly recommended to park in one of the public parking lots in Uptown and taking the free shuttle to Tlaquepaque. Local residents as well as visitors come from all over to see this spectacular Christmas event.

The Events

 Tlaquepaque Map & Directory 

Entertainment Schedule

3-5 PM

Flutist Sherry Finzer performs in the Tlaquepaque Chapel

Darius Lux Duo – Soulful Vocalist performs in Tlaquepaque North

Crafting with Aimee – Just for kids! – (free) Patio de las Campanas

3-5:30 PM

Visit with Santa – Enjoy traditional Christmas carols at Patio del Norte

Ritmo Latino Band features the vocals of Andres Martinez  – Patio de las Campanas

5:00 PM Sharp

The lighting of the luminarias throughout the village. Listen to the tolling of the bells!

5-7:00 PM

Phoenix based River of Life Tabernacle Choir – performs in Plaza de la Fuente

 Award-winning violinist/composer Jonathan Levingston – performs in the intimate Tlaquepaque Chapel

6-8:00 PM

The Swingtips perform their Vaudeville-era-inspired interactive show at Tlaquepaque North

Michael Kollwitz, a Chapman Stick virtuoso worth 39 years experience will perform in  Patio de las Campanas

Learn about the Chapman Stick here.  About 50 seconds into the video Michael Kollwitz explains this uniquely American musical instrument.

Tlaquepaque North

Tlaquepaque North is less than a year old and you would think it had been around for decades.  This Arts and Crafts Village with 16 Galleries to shop in was designed to look old. The original village on the south side of the street was built around the Giant Sycamores to fulfill a promise.  Local artisans were used to build the plaza and it was built without major plans.  Truckloads of Mexican artifacts were brought up from Mexico to incorporate into the buildings. Old doors, iron gates and other iron works, old carts and wagon wheels. You will see all of this within the walls of this village.  At Christmas time, it is transformed into Christmas village that you would find in the heart of Mexico.

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*FREE Shuttle Service From Uptown

Free Shuttle Service running from 2:30 pm to 8:30 pm from three locations: the Uptown municipal parking at 260 Schnebly Road, Brewer Lot located 250 Brewer Rd. and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, located at 160 Mormon Hill Rd, in Sedona. Please consider using these services for your convenience, as parking is limited at Tlaquepaque.

As a Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage of 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

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NOTE: All information presented including, event scheduling, directions and pricing is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. You should check with the organizers, event and attraction website, or management, and organizing team for current information. SellSedona.com is not responsible for inaccuracies or changes to information provided. Information is provided as a convenience to you. SellSedona.com, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage and Sheri Sperry are not affiliated with or are provided any fees, promotion or otherwise for this information contained here.  This is merely a public service posting.  

Will Sedona Arizona Surpass 300 Days of Sunshine For 2018?

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Sedona November 2018 Weather Summary

Courtesy of Sedona-Weather.com

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2018 Sedona Weather Summary courtesy of Sheri Sperry Coldwell Banker

 November 2018 to 2017 Weather Comparison

This was Sedona’s 3rd coldest November in the last 9 years. If you compare this November to last year (see 2017 chart below), You will see that Thanksgiving Day was above 80º in 2017.  Though this is quite unusual, Sedona had 19 days over 70º in 2017 but only 5 days over 70º this year.  Eleven days dipped below 32º in the early morning hours.

2017 Final Sedona Weather Stats

Mild Winter Months

The 2017 Chart was changed in 2018 to make it easier to see where the temperature falls daily by month. Everyone has a different understanding of what they feel is tolerable or comfortable weather. By separating the categories into 10º zones, it gives the reader a better understanding of how our temps change. It is very rare that temperatures rise above 105º or drop too much below 50º. The low humidity all year long creates more comfortable zones at the extremes.

The revamped 2018 chart shows that there are only 11 total days in the 40ºs and no days in the 30ºs for the entire year so far. For those who really don’t want to tolerate that kind of weather, Sedona is an option to live here during the winter months. More than two-thirds of November was in the 60ºs or 70ºs!  Nice weather considering!….

Lots of Sunshine!

Sedona as does most of Arizona, gets very few days of continuous overcast conditions.  Many of the storms move right through the state quickly. This creates more days of sunshine. Sedona is well ahead of last year for the number of days with sunshine. The area will hit 300 days within the next two weeks. If you are looking for an area that gets lots of sun. Sedona is a great choice to live.

Rand McNally has stated that Oak Creek Canyon is a top 5 scenic drive. Whatever time of year you decide to visit, drive the Oak Creek area. Fall is a very special time of year to drive this scenic highway.

 

Sedona IS Holiday Central!

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Holiday Central Sedona!

Courtesy of SellSedona.com & Sheri Sperry Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage REALTOR® 

Images not including video courtesy of ricksperry.com

December 1 thru January 1

Holiday Central Sedona – Enjoy a red rock winter wonderland for the entire month of December with events, tours, dining and entertainment sure to enchant everyone. Sedona shops, boutiques and galleries offer unique gift choices that will delight any person and make a memorable impression on the recipient.

Sedona is a holiday destination for families, friends and people of all ages from 2 to 92. There is no better place to celebrate the holidays, make memories and create new traditions – all in the most beautiful place on Earth.

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Things to do in Sedona

Pick from Arts, Culture and History, attractions, gaming, golf outdoor activities, shopping, spiritual enrichment, sightseeing and scenic drives, wellness and spa, wildlife and birdwatching and wine tasting. There are many rainy day activities and you can find it all in the heading above!

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Where to Stay in Sedona

There are many locations and different types of accommodations to fit any pocket book from 5 star resorts to vacation rentals as well as economy motels.  Just make sure reservations are made well in advance of the holidays to ensure your stay.

https://visitsedona.com/where-to-stay/Dining – Spirits – Wine Tasting – Health Food – Coffee & Tea – Sweet Treats

So many choices to pick from for all tastes and appetites. Chefs work hard to create dishes with local healthy produce in mind to showcase their cuisine.

Tours & Adventure

Our outdoors are why many people come to Sedona. It stands to reason there are tours for every wish and desire.  There are spiritual, vortex and hiking excursions to jeep tours, and don’t forget wine-tasting tours as well as kayak adventures and exciting helicopter tours.  There are even companies that offer UFO tours! Don’t forget excursions that can take you to the Grand Canyon if you so desire. What do you want to do?

Sedona Northern Lights 

Dates: December 13 – December 16

Shows: 6 – 7 – 8 – 9 pm at the top of each hour

Where: Projection onto Camelhead Rock next to Snoopy Rock

The projection can be seen from various viewing locations throughout Uptown and Gallery Row. tune to KAZM 780AM for the music that accompanies the light show.  See viewing areas HERE.

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This Southwest shopping experience in Sedona is unsurpassed. Besides Native American, New Age and Metaphysical gifts, you can find everything you want or desire here. Unique galleries and gift shops as well as apparel stores, jewelry, gems and minerals, art and home decor, surround you throughout the Sedona area. Stop, relax and absorb the breathtaking views as you plan your next stop. Fortunately you are also surrounded by wonderful and delectable locations for a fabulous dining experience or a quick bite before you are off on your next excursion.

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Sedona & Verde Valley events,happenings and Sedona-Lifestyle, are brought to you as a courtesy of Sheri Sperry Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Sedona REALTOR®.  If you are a contemplating selling your home, a prospective buyer or just curious about real estate in Sedona I would be honored to discuss our market. You can contact me at (928) 274-7355. 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 –

 

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YOUR Solutions REALTOR®

See Reasons Why Sheri Is Your Solution

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NOTE: All information presented including, event scheduling, directions and pricing is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. You should check with the organizers, event and attraction website, or management, and organizing team for current information. SellSedona.com is not responsible for inaccuracies or changes to information provided. Information is provided as a convenience to you. SellSedona.com, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage and Sheri Sperry are not affiliated with or are provided any fees, promotion or otherwise for this information contained here.  The links to sedonaverdvalley.org and visitsedona.com, are designed to be helpful for you. This is merely a public service posting. 

A Sedona Photographer’s Secrets Revealed

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Utilizing Mother Nature’s Gifts To Provide Dramatic Effect

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Some photographers take pictures and there are some who paint images through the lens of a camera. Over the years, I have had the opportunity to watch my husband (Rick) master his photographic skills. As an amateur photographer, he enjoyed taking landscape photography. Every trip we took was another journey in learning his craft. It is a passion of his to capture and freeze a moment in time. He relishes sharing it with others. The highest compliment one can give him is “WOW”! BTW – Rick is self-taught!

My tours have garnered almost 237,000 views. There are 6 separate homes displayed below and those homes alone have over 98,500 views. All are no longer active (sold) but they continue to get a lot of views! The top 5 tours have garnered over 108,000 plus views.

As Rick has transitioned into a Professional Real Estate Photographer, who has an exclusive contract with me (Ha! Ha!), I can see how much he has grown. With every listing we secure, we work as a team to give it life. Together, we discuss what we need to emphasize, highlight and promote. To us, “Dramatic Effect” is our friend.

– What are the best angles to capture the essence of the home?

– What is the best time of day to seize the proper lighting and bring out the very best in every picture. If I may be so bold, lighting is the makeup of the “model”. Proper “make up” brings out the very best features of the subject in the artistic imagery. Rick has found that the more natural the lighting and sometimes a little fill light brings out the best in a home.

– When possible, we come back several times to get the very best Mother Nature has to offer for lighting and weather. Clouds are also our friend. However….

– Shadows are the enemy – Whenever possible, stay away from shooting a picture with harsh shadows. There are special filters that can help to minimize the effects of harsh shadows. This is another reason we come back at different times of the day.

– Staging is a must. Sometimes we don’t have complete control over staging a home. Simple staging to highlight an area may be as simple as flowers strategically placed or place settings at a table. More complex staging may involve rearranging furniture. Ever watch a movie or TV Show, no one has their back to the camera. To get the right angle a piece of furniture may have to be taken out of the picture. A diligent artist will make it happen.

– Don’t sacrifice the beauty and charm to sell a view. Make sure you have an image to compliment the entire room besides any view that may be a feature you are trying to promote.

– I get my sellers buy-in by educating them on what we are trying to accomplish.

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This picture was a picture that we rejected. It was taken near sunset and did not take advantage of the magic a morning sunrise would hold. Also the clear sky does not any dramatic effect to the shot.

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Another secret revealed…With a home that faces east, use the rising sun as natural lighting that will enhance the image. Get there before sunrise and snap away. Use different angles. This pic was taken 2 feet off the ground to use the rocks as a frame and give the picture some depth of field.

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In this image, we are highlighting the pottery that is part of a pillar that would not be in any other shot. The pottery and the pine frame the image and draw your attention the the signature water feature.

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Two more secrets revealed – #1 – Natural lighting…there is no substitute! #2 – You are trying to sell your customer a lifestyle. Take advantage of the perfect setting. Can you picture yourself sitting in one of these chairs reading a good book with the fire feature dancing in the background? I can!

Sellers list Sedona home with Sheri Sperry Coldwell Banker

Here is the triple treat – Showcasing 1) Views – 2) The Home – 3) The Garden and the park bench. This area is a very special garden area that offers privacy and it was showcased from 4 different angles highlighting other features of the property. See one more example below.

Sellers list Sedona home with Sheri Sperry Coldwell Banker

Can you see yourself sitting on the park bench enjoying nature? How about the pictures below?

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Sometime a feature is the whole room. Our client who built this home loves skiing in Colorado. This influenced his design of the fireplace. Notice the subtle framing of the natural beam pillars.

Here is the other side of the fire feature. It is the first thing you see as you enter the foyer.

In the picture below, you have seen the fire feature and are now entering the Great Room with 20 ft ceilings and a magnificent view of Castle Rock in the Village of Oak Creek.

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Rick will not compromise the listing with shabby pictures.  He understands that there are many homes that a potential buyer may want to view and there is only so much time available. We owe it to our sellers to give them the very best solutions to fulfill their desired goals.

Some of these pictures are from current listings and others are from listings that were sold in previous years.

Here are the full tours to see the rest of the pictures highlighted here.

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Day of the Dead – Dias del los Muertos at Tlaquepaque

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Dias de los Muertos

(Day of the Dead) 

Tlaquepaque – Celebration

This Day of the Dead Celebration is a tradition that goes back centuries in Mexican and Hispanic tradition.  It is all about commemorating friends and relatives who have passed on in a time honored celebration generally celebrated on November 2. 

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Tlaquepaque: Join in the Marigold Mural Project and paint on the 26 foot community wall your tribute to loved ones. This will go from October 30th through November 3rd, 2018. The paint and brushes are provided. 

A big part of the activities is dressing in Dias de los Muertos costumes. This adds to the celebration for all who attend.

 

The schedule below shows all the fun events going on! 

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SCHEDULE OF: Dias de los Muertos (DAY OF THE DEAD)

FREE EVENT: 

TLAQ North:

4-8pm Face Painting

4-8pm David Merino Duo — Unique Gypsy style world music

6-6:30pm Belly Dancers — Fire dance performance

TLAQUEPAQUE

Chapel:

5-8pm Eric Miller — Unique interwoven world and Brazilian jazz guitar music

Patio Del Norte: 

3-5pm Teresa Joy — Magical technological violin music

5-8pm Los Chollas Peligrosas — Latin folk fusion all female band

La Fuente:

7pm Circus Farm Fire Show — Fire dance performance

Patio de Las Campanas: 

3-5pm Darius Lux Duo — Rock, pop and soul music

5-7pm Gaetano Frankel Due & Dancer — Flamenco guitar music and dance performance

3-5pm Sugar Skull making — A Day of the Dead tradition

Calle Independencia:

 3-8pm Mercado

3-8pm Face Paining

Additional events and surprises will be added.

Select This To See Large View of Map & Venues 

Tlaquepaque-Map

 

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Sedona AZ 86336 Homes For Sale – October Market Conditions – 2018

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October 2018 ~ REAL TIME Market Report & Analysis

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Sedona October Market Homes for sale

Sedona October Market Report

 

As you research the Sedona Homes For Sale and May Market Report, these are real time charts that tell us “How the market is doing”. See the definition of Market Action Index (MAI) above. Altos Research uses a complex algorithm to provide the MAI.

Sedona Information

Sedona 86336 is the heart of Sedona. There are two zip codes 86336 and 86351. These Market Reports will highlight 86336. In this zip code, you will find the majority of the shopping, entertainment, restaurants, and lodging. It also includes a couple of 5 star resorts and the camping areas and mountain style living in the Oak Creek area heading toward Flagstaff. Sedona 86336 is basically areas such as the Chapel area, Uptown, West Sedona, the Airport Mesa area and Red Rock Loop.

Characteristics By Quartile

 

October ’18 – Sedona AZ 86336 Homes For Sale

 

Sedona October Market homes for sale

To learn more about these market reports please visit:

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Select Links Below To See Sedona Single Family Homes In Each Price Range 

 

There are 54 Sedona homes for sale (currently) priced at $1 million and over – (+1)

$700,000 to $999,999 returned 33 Sedona homes for sale – (+5)

$495,000 to $699,999 returned 20 Sedona homes for sale – (-5)

$494,999 and under returned 24 Sedona homes for sale – (+6)

Supply and Demand – Sedona 86336 

Median Price

Currently the Median Price is at $892,500.  At the end of May, it was $922,500. There is 1 more home added to the homes priced over $1,000,000. The top 2 quartiles are in the 7 figure range. All the quartiles have dropped but the biggest drop is the top quartile which peaked at the beginning of August. 

Interactive chart below will continue to show current market information

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Inventory

The Inventory is slowly moving upward since it hit a low point at the beginning of September. 

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Days On Market

Days On Market – Overall, the DOM continues to trend down to 173 currently.  Luxury homes that were selling are slowing down in October. The average home is selling in 5.8 months. But homes in the top tier $2,199,000 sell in 9.3 months.

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Market Action Index

The Market Action Index – “30” is the break even point between seller vs buyer advantage.  The overall index is a push between buyer and seller, but if you look at the chart below, you will see that all tiers but the top tier are above 30.  This means that buyers should be able to make a good deal at the top tier level. 

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MAI or Market Action Index answers the question “Hows the Market?” by measuring the current rate of sale versus the amount of the inventory. Index above 30 implies a seller’s advantage. Below 30, conditions give the advantage to the buyer.

Bottom Line

The 2018 Market weakened over the summer with the top tier softening the most.  The median price has increased dramatically since December by approx. $125,000. The luxury market inventory is about the same as winter.  If buyers can find a home that has been on the market for awhile, you may be able to get a good deal. Also multi-million dollar homes may have motivated sellers. 

 

Luxury Market

As of 10/16/18

The Sedona Luxury Real Estate Professionals which Sheri Sperry is a past-president of, defines the Luxury Market as the top 10% of the listings available. The Luxury Market is measured using 86336, and 86351 zip codes. The price point has decreased from $943,000 in May to $882,500 in October for the top 10% of the market. This figure is based on the last 6 months of sold listings. The top 10% of active listings (which is different from sold listings) has moved higher from $1,795,000 in February to $1,998,500 in October. This is a $200,000+ increase – This just gives you an idea of how the active market compares.

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*Please Note: As new listings hit the market and homes close or fall off, the number of Sedona homes for sale will fluctuate daily based on the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) detail. The local MLS for this area is Sedona Verde Valley Association of Realtors (SVVAR)

 

When You Need A Real Estate Professional…

 After decades of buying and owning multiple single family homes and town homes,  and as an experienced real estate professional, I have a unique perspective to help clients.  In today’s seller’s market, buyers 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.”

 

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Find West Sedona Arizona Luxury Real Estate ~ See Why People Specifically Ask For West Sedona

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West Sedona Luxury Real Estate – The luxury homes of West Sedona are conveniently located throughout the neighborhoods and are sought after due to the convenient location to business, shopping, and professional services. There are medical services such as eye care, eye surgery, dental and orthodontic services as well as other medical professionals. Four major grocery stores are located with-in five minutes of each other. Whole Foods, Natural Grocers, Bashas, and Safeway, are conveniently located on the 89A. Of course there are 3 Starbucks locations in West Sedona. . One is a stand alone store.  This does not include the location in Uptown int the Shops at Hyatt Piñon Pointe.  There are galleries and restaurants as well as unique stores peppered up and down SR 89A in West Sedona.  There are also two places of worship right off of Soldiers Pass road.

Why Do West Sedona Luxury Real Estate Buyers Specifically Ask For West Sedona?

Buyers who are familiar with West Sedona, know they can luxury properties that have some outstanding views of the red rocks.  The areas can have a modicum of privacy that is acceptable to most people who really looking forward to solitude, especially if they are coming from a metropolitan atmosphere.  The proximity of the West Sedona business district and advantages this offers for efficiency and timeliness is much appreciated by West Sedona residents as well as future residents. Neighborhoods like Casa Contenta and The Cottages At Coffeepot are private gated communities offering pools and tennis courts. Residents also know that traffic, though it may look bad, is nothing compared to other areas. You can get from one end of West Sedona to Uptown in approximately 10 minutes or less…with traffic!  Trails also cover the West Sedona area. In fact these trails go beyond the Jordan Park area in Uptown all the way through and beyond Boynton Canyon on the west side of Sedona. See map below…

Map of West Sedona map

 

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September 2018 – Sedona Weather Stats Update and Summary

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Sedona Weather Stats Update 

September Sedona Weather

September 2018 Sedona Weather Summary

September 2018 Sedona Weather Stats Update – Our weather transition to Fall starts in mid-August. So by September the low temps are in the mid- 50ºs. You can feel the crisp air and smell the pine. It is wonderful! We did have 8 more days over last year above 90º which brought the mean temp up by 3º. But by evening, the windows were open allowing the AC to be turned off. There were a couple of days we did not even turn the AC on. One day had a high of 67º! That particular day we got a cold rain. Total rain for the month was .78 inches.

300 Days of Sunshine?

We are a 9 months into the year and have 239 days of sunshine so far. We are on the way to another 300 days of sunshine for the year! We only need 20 days a month to reach that goal.

September 2018 Sedona Weather

Link for —> Complete Summary of Sedona Weather for 2017 

Finding That Ideal Weather Temperature Range

It is now September and we have a summary for Sedona weather.  I think it is important to re-introduce the three new categories added. I was trying to find a consensus on what is the ideal weather temperature range. The more research I did, I found that this was extremely subjective. Everyone has a different opinion of what they consider to be a comfortable range. So added the 3 ranges that were not accounted for on the previous chart.  You will find them in green.

An Example —> A Fairly Mild January 2018 ! 

If I tell you that the Sedona weather was fairly mild in January; without the green ranges above, you might not see it. But by including the 3 additional ranges, you can see that in January, there was 1 day in the 70º’s and 18 days in the 60º’s. So two-thirds of the month of January was above 60º!  This gives the reader a better idea of what the writer considers to be mild.  Also, it will help you identify what you feel is “comfortable weather”, and ultimately, your range is what really matters.

 

The Sedona Weather Almanac has the complete history from 2010 of rain and snow totals by month as well as mean temperature. It also has the highest and lowest temperature by month and the historic average for comparison.

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Sedona Fall Color – Two Not So Secret Hiking Locations! Flagstaff – Aspens and Sedona – West Fork

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Above – Signature tree at my first listing November 2011! I took this as a sign of good things to come…

 

Fall Color In Sedona Is Beautiful

….and It Is Finally Here!

Fall color in Soldiers Pass Cottages At Coffeepot

 

Fall color….I love all the seasons in Sedona, but fall is special to me.  This season is much shorter than spring but the number of people who visit Sedona in the fall is comparible. Great weather, lots of color, crisp mornings help to enthusiastically bring in fall. 

Tourist Season

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Aspens – Flagstaff Snowbowl

The fall Sedona tourist season starts around the last week of September and goes through Thanksgiving.  Of course, the Christmas season is supported by the “Valley of the Sun”. Last year was a good example of a “Hallmark” experience! Many people like to go to Flagstaff to see the Aspens and then they come to Sedona for a meal. The above pic was taken Oct 2, 2017. It won’t be long now! Flagstaff sits at 7000 to 7500 feet, so fall color will start soon. Temps hover around 70º in late September. 

Sedona West Fork Color Arrives Late October Into November 

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West Fork Trail

The hiking trails are also very crowded.  West Fork in Oak Creek Canyon sits about 5300 to 5660 feet and is the most popular area during this time. You can spend more time on the trails because the weather is milder than summer and generally you don’t have to worry about monsoon. West Fork trail follows Oak Creek and has towering red rock walls throughout. Various foilage will be in different stages of fall color. Expect heavy traffic (foot and car). Get to the parking area before 8 am.  

Spring Season Lasts about 5 – 6 Months 

Our spring tourist season starts in January, builds through the Cactus League baseball in February and goes through 4th of July weekend.  Tourism is lighter about 2 months a year scattered between mid July through August and part of December and a couple of weeks in January. 

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When You Need A Real Estate Professional…  As an experienced Sedona real estate professional, and after decades of buying, owning and selling multiple single family homes and town homes, I have a unique perspective to help clients.  In today’s seller’s market, buyers 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 Sheri Sperry at 928.274.7355 .

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If An Image Scrolls Only One Second… 

Will It Still Make An Impression?

I want to share this 49 second (Sedona Snapshot) video on YouTube with both sellers and buyers.  The goal is to show what can be done on social media channels to hold the attention of the viewer.  

The average time a picture scrolls on a video is usually 4 seconds.  The bulk of these pics were cut down to aproximately 1 second each.  There is an intro and outro and the first two pics are a little longer than 1 second.  

To grab the attention of the viewer, my husband decided to use an aerial snippet that shows the red rock views. 

The Fast Pace of Social Media

It is my opinion that with the fast pace of social media, using the Sedona Snapshot Video is a great way to hold someone’s attention.  Years ago, we were told that to hold the attention of a viewer the video needs to be less than 3 minutes!  Then it was cut to less than 2 minutes and now it is below a minute!

If your videos are not held to 45-50 seconds, the viewer may go on to the next thing.  I follow the trends on social media and the marketing and syndication venues to make sure I offer the very latest marketing tools to assist my client in selling their Sedona luxury home. I coined the term Snapshot Video to show that the length of the video does matter with viewers. The fast pace of the images moving past, tends to keep viewers engaged because they realize the Sedona snapshot video is progressing quickly.  

Instagram

When Sedona snapshot videos are uploaded to Instagram, the cover image (or frame) is picked by Instagram. Most of the videos that my husband loads are done on a Mac desktop and he has found that the videos we create have to go through video editing software. 

When you use Instagram, the best way to get the thumbnail that you want to show up at the beginning is to add a screenshot or image at the very beginning. This applies to videos that are uploaded from a laptop or desktop computer to Instagram. An app that works well to upload pics or video to Instagram is the Uplet app.  

  • Make the duration of the first image about one tenth of a second and when the video is uploaded to Instagram, that image will show first. 
  • Reminder – Instagram video can only be more than 3 seconds and less than 60 seconds. 
  • Convert the 1920×1080 mp4 video to 640×480 wide pixels to make sure that the video remains in frame. 

You can use Youtube video on just about all the other social media outlets. The areas I put these videos are: Facebook and the business page, Google +, Linkden and Linkedin business, Twitter, Pinterest and Instagram. 

 

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Is Monsoon 2018 Over In Sedona? Discover Arizona Climate Difference

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Sedona Weather Summary Through August

Sedona August Weather

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Is Monsoon 2018 Over?

In Arizona, our big weather season is nearing the end. There has been little indication of monsoon throughout the state since the first week of September.  

A note for those not familiar with monsoon.  It is a season in and of itself. We do not add season when speaking of monsoon. As with hurricanes where you need 80º water temperature to form them, dew points affect monsoon development. Weather patterns have not changed as of now but the dew temps need to be at 55º or above to form the storms.  We may see monsoon before the month is done, but peak monsoon is long over. 

When talking about extreme weather conditions such as monsoon microburst and wind events, southern Arizona has a higher risk of a major event.  Sedona is surrounded by red rocks and mountains which minimizes conditions for major wind events and virtually eliminates dust events or haboobs. 

Climate Differences ~ Sedona Sits In The “Sweet Spot”

 Waking up to fresh crisp air is very invigorating. It is one of the little things I enjoy about living here. In Sedona, our low temps have been in the 50ºs since August 23rd.  I believe this keeps our high temps from shooting over 100º.  The last day we were over 100º was on August 19th.

monsoon 2018According to 12 News Weather, today the Phoenix area is under an “Excessive Heat Warning”.  The temperature is expected to get over 110º for the 23rd day this year. Phoenix averages 18 days OVER 110º normally. The highest number of days was 28.

 About 10º to 15º Difference In Temperature From Other Arizona Areas 

When talking about climate or weather conditions, Sedona sits in the “sweet spot” of
Arizona. It is located in a transitional zone between the Sonoran Desert and the Colorado Plateau, Being in the transition zone, the weather is more mild in the summer and winter months than other areas such as Phoenix in summer, and Flagstaff or Prescott in winter.

Sedona has had a total of two days that reached 110º in 8 years.  In those same eight years here in Sedona, our average number of days over 100º is 21. Most of those days hang around 102º.

 

 

Sedona and Arizona ~  An Arid Environment

Ten to fifteen degrees makes a big difference when looking at extremes. Because Sedona and Arizona are in an arid environment, heat does not feel as oppresive because of the lack of humidity. There is a condition called “virga” that is prevalent in Arizona. To simplify, it is a condition where rain is falling from a cloud and evaporates before it hits the ground. 

People who visit as well as residents, have to be very cautious out in the heat because heat exhaustion and sun stroke can sneak up on you. Keep exercise to a mimimun, drink plenty of fluids and stay indoors as much as possible. 

What About Winter Conditions?

Looking at extremes in cold temperatures, Sedona has had only two days (total), below 32º. 

Snow Appears to “Disappear!”

One of those days was January 1st, 2011 and the other was March 20th, 2012.  No other days since have had a high temperature that is below freezing. This means that there are very low instances of ice accumulation. Generally a small amount of snow or ice may linger in shaded areas. In other areas, the snow actually evaporates rather quickly after a snowfall. It appears to disappear!

In areas such as Flagstaff and Prescott as well as the White Mountains, snow takes much longer to melt. You can see parking lots full of dump truck loads of snow and it does not go away quickly. Fortunately, our arid climate makes winter conditions more bearable even in the colder climates of Flagstaff and Prescott. 

The Four Seasons of Sedona

In Summary

When I moved to Sedona, I wasn’t sure how the winters were going to be. I am a fair-weather person and not interested in living in a cold climate. I found out that Sedona offered the best of all scenarios for four-season weather.

We get it all, but in very moderate doses. It is rare that I have to wear anything but a sweater in winter. In Summer, there is little humidity. The arid air dissipates the affects of any humidity. You just don’t feel it.  

Fall and spring are so beautiful and very long seasons. Can you imagine springtime that starts early February and goes through mid-June? How about fall? Temps start hitting the 50ºs in mid August and freezing temps don’t start until around Thanksgiving. I can’t ask for anything more. 

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You can contact me at (928) 274-7355.  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.

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Discover the Crimson Vortex Power of Red Rock Romance – Why Do Visitors and Buyers Flock to the Sedona Lifestyle?

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The Iconic Red Rock Vistas

The Red Rock Romance attracts 3 million plus visitors a year. Back in the early and mid 20th century, many Westerns were filmed in the Sedona area. Of course, back then there were very few homes and the wide open range was perfect for wagon train or camp scenes and wide angle shots that captured the gorgeous red rocks. Fast forward to present day and we still see movies and television commercials, mostly car commercials shot on these back roads where the camera can capture the background. Unlike the black and white movies of those past eras, color commercials capture the brilliance of the stunning crimson red rock color. Special TV programs are filmed with red rock backgrounds and sporting events such as major football games, Super Bowl etc., send camera crews to get that iconic shot of Cathedral Rock (like the one above)! Media and “Best of….” rankings work like a magnet to attract visitors to this special area.  For example, Sedona was ranked 13th recently by TripAdvisor among the Top 25 US Destinations. Once here, they want to become “buyers”.

Many of our customers marvel and dream of living among these magnificent red rock monoliths. Buyers want homes with red rock views. It is that simple! This is number one on their wish list. Though view homes, like ocean front homes, come with a price.  Occasionally, the right view home comes on market at a price point the customer can afford. Those homes do not stay on the market long, so a buyer must be ready to act.Sedona lifestyle - homes for sale

Weather 

300 Days of Sunshine 

Ensures an active Sedona Lifestyle

We get many of the 3 million visitors in our Fall and Winter Season.  Retired folks want to get out of those cold climates in other parts of the country.  They flock to the warmer climates.
Our Sedona climate is pretty mild all year long. The highest mean temperature was 79.2º in June. By August of this year, the mean temperature dropped to 72.9. Summer temps that allow for windows to be open at night and air conditioners to be turned off.  During our winter months, there were only 2 days since 2011 that were below freezing. So far this year, only 12 days were below 50º! Generally, all you need is a sweater when you go out.  We have “polite snow” because it does not stick around. Usually it is gone within a day. See all Sedona Weather stats at

Ricks World Sedona . There are five to seven years of stats available.

 

 

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Outdoor & Other Activities

Another area that is high on our buyers’ list is the ability to enjoy the outdoors – all year long.  Every activity that you do in the summer can be done in the middle of winter as well. Our most popular attractions are our hiking trails. According to one local hiker, Bill Bohan, he has hiked 1600 miles in his 13 years here in Sedona. You can find an alpha list of all the trails he has categorized here.

<— My favorite hike is Devils Bridge.  This is the hike that is pictured. You can see the Bridge from below, above or you can stand on it like you see in the pic. BUT if you are leery of heights, I wouldn’t walk out on the bridge.  It is only 3 feet wide where we are standing.

Every outdoor activity you can think of, you can do. From golfing to red rock jeep tours or rent your own; to visiting historical sites and vortexes.

We have airplane tours, hot air ballon rides, helicopter tours, 2 different train tours. There is swimming in pools, in swim holes, on Slide Rock, or take a leisure kayak paddle that lets you off at a winery! I would be remise if I didn’t include the magical mystical new age connection that is endearing to this small town. Everything from Holistic pedicures to psychic readings and Vortex tours, energy healing, crystal & rock shops as well as aura photography.

For those shopaholics how about visiting all the speciality shops in Uptown and Tlaquepaque as well as Hozho and Hillside shopping centers, as well as many more. There are galleries and world class spas and resorts including fabulous restaurants to choose any style of food you can come up with! Sedona has it all.

 

During the winter months, Sedona hold the annual International Film Festival and the Sedona Marathon. While you are here, don’t forget to visit some of the historical sites that were established centuries ago by the Native American Hopi and Apache tribes.  We also are steeped in Wild West history that you can find in Old Town Cottonwood as well as Jerome. The links below will help you with your itinerary.

Oh! I almost left out the most romantic part of Sedona, your wedding!  Sedona is one of the premier locations for a destination wedding in all of the southwest. There is a link below in Sedona 86336.

You can find all of the links to these activities

Or you can type in this domain

iSedona.biz

 

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Camelback Inn Paradise Valley

The Camelback Inn in Paradise Valley is just two hours south of Sedona and offers a different look, dare I say a look into the past, of a very special area in the Valley of the Sun. I highly recommend this five star resort if you are looking to relax and enjoy a little privacy from the outside world. It has the charm of the 1930’s with the modern amenities of today.

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While you are down there, check out El Chorro Restaurant located right next to the resort. This restaurant offers top shelf service and food. You will enjoy you five star meal.

 

The desert, when the sun comes up. I couldn’t tell where heaven stopped and the Earth began.   Tom Hanks

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