L’Auberge de Sedona has plans to expand and these plans were recently approved by the Sedona City Council.  The resort plans to add a new pool, a new parking garage with a roof of solar panels and 31 new lodging units.  In addition L’Auberge de Sedona will build four affordable housing units for Spector employees, School District employees and City of Sedona employees.  L’Auberge de Sedona attracts high-end guests who are looking for luxury vacations.  The expansion of L’Auberge de Sedona is seen as a commitment to Sedona and faith in Sedona remaining strong as a destination location.

Sedona Arizona is a fabulous setting for resort real estate.  If you have been considering investing in luxury real estate consider Sedona.  There couldn’t be a better time to buy real estate in Sedona, with home prices down and mortgage rates at historical lows.  Contact Claudia Ault today for a complete analysis of the Sedona Real Estate market.

For the best in Sedona Real Estate service and knowledge, contact Claudia Ault at 928-301-3016. For a complimentary search of the Sedona MLS and access to all property currently on the market in Sedona AZ, visit www.claudiaault.com.

Don’t miss the Old Time Fiddlers on January 10th at the Canyon Moon Theatre in Sedona Arizona.  The Old Time Fiddlers will play fiddles, banjos, mandolins, guitars, and the piano.  The group will have a member from one of its youth programs, a ten year old who is  ready to fiddle her heart out.  Come down to the Canyon Moon Theatre and enjoy some foot stomping, great music on January 10th.  For more information call (928) 284-5478 or visit www.canyonmoontheatre.org.

There is always something happening in Sedona Arizona and there could not be a better time to invest in Sedona real estate.  Sedona will always be a desirable place to call home and whether you are looking for a second home or a home to relocate to, contact Claudia Ault today.  Resort real estate is a great investment and Sedona offers a fantastic opportunity to put your money.  No one can match Claudia Ault’s knowledge and experience when it comes to Sedona Real Estate.

For a complimentary search of the Sedona MLS and access to all property currently on the market in Sedona AZ, visit www.claudiaault.com. For the best in Sedona Real Estate service and knowledge, contact Claudia Ault at 928-301-3016.

If you still have some holiday shopping to do come to the Bell Rocks Arts and Craft Show this Saturday and Sunday at the Bell Rock Plaza.  The Bell Rock Plaza is located in the Village of Oak Creek, an upscale Sedona community filled with beautiful homes and high-end shopping.  The Arts and Craft show will feature a wide variety of wares, from jewelry and pottery to hand-knit items and paintings.  Food will also be available.  This is an event not to be missed.  Come enjoy the talents of local artists and buy something unique for that special someone on your list.

Oak Creek offers some of the finest real estate in Sedona and no one has better knowledge of the Sedona Luxury Real Estate market than Claudia Ault.  As a Sotheby’s representative Claudia Ault has access to the finest homes available on the market today.

For a complimentary search of the Sedona MLS and access to all property currently on the market in Sedona AZ, visit www.claudiaault.com. For the best in Sedona Real Estate service and knowledge, contact Claudia Ault at 928-301-3016.

Condo’s and their market trends are being closely watched at the moment. Currently, there is a great number of condominiums for sale and a great selection for buyers. However it is often wondered, with an aging population and higher energy costs, what is the future for condos?

Well, condo’s are generally smaller than single family homes, they generally have lower energy costs and if you are tired of the yard work, there is often a management association that takes care of that for you (for a fee of course!). However, this is a somewhat outdated view of condo’s being small, crampt units as the “future is coming”. Trends show that Condo’s are getting larger - enough to rival some single family homes, and with inventory starting to fall with buyers snapping them up, and demand increasing there may be a chance to see some real gains on condominiums purchased at todays prices. As well as future developments being larger and pricier to begin with!

In Sedona, Condo’s are an excellent way of having a second home in the area without the running costs of a single family home.

If you are looking for a desert condominium in Sedona and the surrounding area - such as this one in Oak Creek - then please contact Claudia Ault and her team in Sedona Arizona for more information and professional real estate advice in the Verde Valley area.

US Property is extremely attractive for buyers right now, with a large selection of properties available it is no wonder that buyers are snapping up the bargains. However, imagine if there were buyers out there who took advantage of an automatic discount due to their strong currency, could obtain financing based on their local credit and are accustomed to putting 20-25% down? Well, there are buyers who fit all these criteria. They are the Canadians, who are coming to the US by the plane load looking to stock up on US Real Estate.

Sedona, with is favorable climate, beautiful golf courses and resorts is a natural draw for them and a huge number of Canadians are looking at buying in the area right now. The Canadian Dollar has rallied against the US Dollar in the last 8 years and is roughly at parity, meaning it is the most attractive time for Canadians to invest in the US for decades!

Eager to invest based on currency, a strong Canadian Stock Market as well as a robust real estate market, eagle eyed investors are staring at the US real estate market in the same way a child drools over candy in a grocery store.

Canadians are drawn to the US real estate market, particularly in the sunbelt states to give them a chance to escape the harsh winters in Canada. Sedona really does cater for the snow birds and Claudia Ault and her team can help you put your Canadian Loonie’s to work in a great property deal.

If you are considering purchasing a property in Sedona Arizona or the surrounding Verde Valley area to take advantage of the great property deals on offer then please contact Claudia Ault for professional Real Estate advice in the region. You can visit her and her team in their offices in Sedona or of course by visiting their website: www.claudiaault.com where you will also find a complementary MLS search capability.

Sedona is well known for its natural lifestyles which focus on spirituality, on being at one with nature and going green. The third annual Raw Spirit festival came to Sedona last friday and ran until Sunday the 14th and was a great success. The event was held in a picturesque outdoor setting and had nearly four thousand participants.

The festival gathered some of the top minds in the health professiona and many advocates of raw food and vendors for a wide variety of products from across the nation. Visitors enjoyed the delights of learning about the ""raw foods revolution"  - youtube these days is full of amature and professional chefs showing you how to prepare meals with only raw food.

Sedona is often at the cutting edge of these alternative lifestyle choices and this is no exception, thousands of visitors attended and it is expected that the festival will be a great success next year with no signed of interest in raw foods and healthy living waning. The event is the largest gathering of its kind in this industry and Sedona is a perfect host.

With such abeautiful backdrop and tons of activities, pursuing an active and healthy lifestyle in Sedona really is part of the every day life with plenty of open space in which to walk, bike or just simply enjoy it is no wonder that so many people are looking to relocate to Sedona and the surrounding area.  

If you are looking for property in Sedona please use the MLS search facility offered by Claudia Ault and her team in Sedona Arizona. Claudia Ault offers unparralelled service in local real estate and brings years of experience and professionalism to all of her clients. For the best real estate advice in Sedona and the Verde Valley contact Claudia Ault and her team.

What a stunning display! Wheb people think of a glorious fall display of foliage they think of new england, when in reality they need look no further than fall in the Verde Valley, the trees truly come alive during fall here in Sedona.

Starting in October residents can enjoy the gorgeous reds, oranges and browns which blend beautifully with the glow of the red rocks. However visitors to the area should be warned that the display only lasts until around Mid-November.

 Oak Creek Canyon is definately a great starting point on your trip out to see the colors, Page Springs is also a great place to see the show and is just seven miles from Sedona. Hiking, Biking and hot air balloons are a great way to see the area in the Fall. If you are visiting there are plenty of luxurious resorts to stay in around Sedona which will offer some well needed rest and relaxation for guests as well as provide a chance for you to enjoy all that is to be had in Sedona.

If you are interested in purchasing a property in Sedona Arizona to appreciate the gorgeous colors of fall year after year, then contact Claudia Ault and her team in Sedona for professional real estate advice in Sedona and the entire Verde Valley. Click here to utilize a complimentary MLS Search of local listings in the area.

The words, Arizona and Wine are not usually ones which you would think would grace the same sentance. However, you would be wrong! Arizona is home to a major wine growing area in the south and then a secondary area in the Verde Valley around Sedona.

In fact the area around Oak Creek is home to a very popular pair of vineyards, Echo Canyon Vineyards as well as the later arrival Oak Creek Canyon Winery which now have huge tasting rooms for clients to sample the produce.

Vineyards have come along way in Sedona from the humble beginnings of a 32 acre patch to more than a half dozen commercial ventures. An explosion in the interest in local wines has fueled the boom in grape growing!  This is all helping in securing Arizona’s place as a wine growing state. After all when people think of Sedona they think of the red rocks and not of rolling hills with rows of grape vines! However even in the luxury homes for sale in Sedona, grape vines are becoming a popular choice of plant.

If you are thinking about purchasing a luxury property in Sedona or the surrounding area then please contact Claudia Ault and her team in Sedona for professional Real Estate advice. Please visit her website: www.claudiaault.com for more information about the area and to contact Claudia and her team. Additionally you can log on to the website and use the MLS search facility for free!

What better now that summer is here than to spend the day enjoying yourself in Slide Rock Park! This park is on a 43 acre site and has to be seen to be believed! The naturally carved out Oak Creek Canyon has a creek running through it which has carved out in the rock, what looks like a water chute where you can enjoy your day frolicking in the natural surroundings and sliding along the valley in the water!

It is truly "natures waterslide" which was created without the help of humans and is a specticle which has to be enjoyed by all!

asides from the natural water chutes which are great fun, there is a recreational side to the park too, so bring a packed lunch, your walking shoes and your fishing gear and prepare for a fun afternoon in nature.

The park is easily accessible from Sedona, Oak Creek and a little further out, Flagstaff. It is just one of the activities in the area which can be enjoyed by all, young and old alike!

If you are considering purchasing a home in Sedona Arizona or in the surrounding Oak Creek or Verde Valley area then contact Claudia Ault & her team in Sedona who will be able to assist you in searching for that dream property.

When buyers walk into a property these days what appeals to them - apart from Kitchens and bathrooms, well outside space of course!

However, outside space is kind of dead space if it does not have a purpose, whats the solution? Give it a purpose! Designate an area of your yard for rest and relaxation, give it a patio and a couple of recliners, although, most importantly these days, buyers love water features! Either include a fountain, a pool or spa or even, if you have the space your very own Niagara Falls in Miniature!

Water and the sound of it has long been heralded as a great way to help someone relax, hence why trips to the beach are so popular and why much of the human population is located within easy reach of either a lake or the ocean. In the home however, water can be used in a creative way to create a relaxing and useful space for the family to enjoy.

Pool’s of course are popular - particularly in an area with a great climate! Also, fountains and ponds with live fish are great ways of gentrifying a yard.

These days the hot trends are in making your water feature look natural! From faux rocky outcrops to your very own creek! Of course you do have to consider the cost of maintenance and construction and these are often deciding factors in whether people opt for a water feature of their own.

In short, when thinking of selling your home, consider your outside space and what it may be lacking!

If you are looking for your dream property in Sedona Arizona then please contact Claudia Ault for professional real estate advice in the region.