Sedona’s great art exhibitor and gallary – El Prado is presenting a new exhibit soon, called ”Arizona’s Little Hollywood” on Friday, Mar 5, 2010 in Sedona AZ.

El Prado by the Creek located in Tlaquepaque Village presents paintings of the landscapes that magnetized and mesmerized Hollywood as well as Joe McNeil’s new book Arizona’s Little Hollywood. The author will sign copies of his book on Friday, March 5 from 5 to 8 p.m. during the gallery’s exhibit of Sedona landscape paintings. Sedona after all provides a great inspiration for artists! For years artists have captured the wonderful vistas offered by the area on film, canvas and in writing.

In this case, for the first time Sedona’s role in Hollywood history is explored – McNeils book explores its movie making past in great detail. – Sedona of course played a vital role for westerns.

This is an event which is very exciting and a chance to find out more about Sedona’s history and art scene!

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Realty Times poses the question: Arizona: Is Now THE Time to Invest in the Grand Canyon State? The answer seems to be a very firm – YES! If you have decided that you would like to own a home in Sedona as a full time resident or part time then contact AULT&ASSOCIATES in downtown Sedona.

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 or Larry Ault at 928-301-0852

Sedona, Arizona and Puerto Penasco, Mexico may be different in their make up – Beautiful red rocks versus a beautiful sandy beach, but they are both great tourist destinations. After all Sedona receives around 4 million visitors every year!

 Sedona Arizona and its twin Puerto Penasco in Mexico have teamed up to run a co-promotion program showing that they are great places to visit. Puerto Penasco Now  has teamed up with Sedona Now to co promote both cities to the world.

The distance between the two is less than 6 hours travelling and if you visit both of them, you can see the contrast between Sedona and Puerto Penasco in the same day!

A new commercial will be airing on Sedona Now Network Channel 18 starting September 1, 2009 and will  be aired 12 times a day, 360 times per month into 14, 000 homes in Sedona and 95% of every Resort, Hotel, Bed & Breakfast.   Click Here to watch commercial.

Of course some of the 4 million that visit Sedona annually decide that it is too good to leave and decide to stay! If you are someone who feels like they should relocate to Sedona or at least take advantage of the current market conditions and purchase a vacation home then please contact us today.

Realty Times poses the question: Arizona: Is Now THE Time to Invest in the Grand Canyon State? The answer seems to be a very firm – YES!

If you have decided that you would like to own a home in Sedona as a full time resident or part time then contact Claudia Ault and her team in downtown Sedona.

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.

Summer is here, the kids are off school, it’s time for that family vacation, or as seems to be all the rage at the moment, taking part in a “stay-cation” then you could be in for a treat and some quality family time by enjoying all that the Red Rock State Park in Sedona has to offer this June 2009!

Open up your mind and learn something with a whole host of events at the state park. For instance: On Sunday, June 7 at 2 p.m. in the park theater, there will be a presentation entitled “Close Encounters of the Reptilian Kind.” – Great for young and old alike! An important lesson will be taught here – how to treat or avoid snakebite. Important for those family hikes.

Speaking of hikes, there is a great choice! How about “The Moonlight Hike” on Saturday, June 6, and Sunday, June 7. A chance to enjoy the sunset and moonrise. The hike lasts 2 to 2.5 hours, has an elevation climb of 200-250 feet and covers approximately 2 miles.

Or if you feel like hikes and reptiles are not your scene then you could always learn a little about birds. Every Wednesday and Saturday at 7 a.m., visitors can join a naturalist for a “Guided Bird Walk.” Beginners as well as advanced birders are welcome for this exciting lesson.

This is just a sample of what you can do in the beautiful Red Rocks in Sedona. The State Park is located at 4050 Lower Red Rock Loop in Sedona. Park hours are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Visitor Center hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Park Entrance Fee is $7 per vehicle for up to 4 adults, each additional adult is charged $2 each. (There is no charge for children). For more information you can visit the Arizona State Parks Website on www.azstateparks.gov

If you have decided that you would like to own a home in Sedona as a full time resident or part time then contact Claudia Ault and her team in downtown Sedona.

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.

Sedona already has a naturally beautiful outside space – the gorgeous red rocks!

However if you are looking for inspiration in creating your own tranquil setting on your property using outdoor art then then this outdoor living show held at El Prado by the Creek is the place to go. Hosted between June 1st through 7th 2009.

It gets better, El Prado by the Creek has created a Stimulus Plan of its own: a tax break and free shipping on artwork featured at the show. Meaning that the gallery will pay your sales tax and your shipping or delivery free within the continental United States for outdoor art purchased during the show. From natural stone fountains and rock furniture to wind and kinetic sculpture, El Prado’s garden is the inspiration for creating your own piece of art! Buyers therefore are saving a lot of money.

The themes for the galleries pieces are the four classical elements,  air, fire, earth and water. Meaning that pieces of art will gel well with different gardens throughout Sedona. Whether your yard is desert, golf-green lush grass, ponderosa pine needles or Sedona red rocks, El Prado has the art pieces to create your haven from the stress of the world.

Definately check it out! El Prado by the Creek is located in Tlaquepaque Village, 336 State Route 179, Sedona, Arizona. Established in 1976, the gallery is a standard for fine art in Sedona. The gallery and gardens are open daily 10 – 5 (summer hours: weekdays open until 6:00 p.m., Friday & Saturday until 7:00 p.m.). El Prado by the Creek can be contacted at 928-282-7390.

If you have decided that you would like to own a home in Sedona as a full time resident or part time then contact Claudia Ault and her team in downtown Sedona.

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.

Art is the name of the game in Sedona. The city has a very busy and trendy art scene which attracts artists from around the globe as well as across the nation.

Coming this May is Sedona’s Open Studio’s event on Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd of May. However to start the weekend, on May 1st there is a double celebration with receptions at Sedona Arts Center and Kinion Fine Art, from 5 – 8 p.m., as part of the ’1st Friday’ events.  This is a once-a-year opportunity to peek into the private art studios of some of the areas most exciting artists.

The trend of opening up Sedona’s work to the public started in the 1970′s and 80′s and this year the event celebrates with 30 participating studios. In some cases on the “tour route” there will be artists on site to discuss their works and chances for visitors to see the processes involved in creating the works of art.

In recent years Sedona’s alternative lifestyle and art scene has become extremely popular and has lead to a flood of people wishing to relocate to the area.

If you have decided that you would like to own a home in Sedona as a full time resident or part time then contact Claudia Ault and her team in downtown Sedona.

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.

When one takes a look at real estate over the past few months one thing everyone can agree upon is that steps are being taken to improve the real estate market.  The measures being taken appear to be adding up to one goal, a turnaround in real estate sales and a leveling of home prices.  So far things are looking good.  December showed that home sales were up, a positive sign.  Since then Obama has signed a housing bill that includes a first-time home buyer tax credit of $8,000.  This tax credit is a real draw because it does not need to be repaid and a “first-time home buyer” includes the obvious, a person who has never bought a home, and a person who has not owned a home in the past three years.

In addition to the first-time home buyers $8,000 tax credit, home prices are lower than they have been in years.  Along with these low home values come historically low mortgage rates.  Mix all of these factors together and you get a great buyer’s market.  The shock of the state of the economy seems to be settling and people are starting to take a good hard look at the housing market.  It is not only a great time for first-time home buyers but also for people who are looking to invest in real estate.  This is creating a strong buyer’s market and signaling that, in fact, things might be ready to turn around.

For the best in Sedona Real Estate service and knowledge, contact Claudia Ault at 928-301-3016. Click here 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 Diane Dearmore’s presentation “Planting Seeds for our Future” at Keep Sedona Beautiful on Thursday January 22nd.  Diane Dearmore is the President and CEO of Gardens for Humanity, a local non-profit dedicated to educating and inspiring the “building of sustainable gardens in communities, homes, schools and institutions”.  Dearmore’s speaking engagement will focus on the connection of individual gardens and the earth as a whole.

Keep Sedona Beautiful’s speaker series takes place at their headquarters at 360 Brewer Road in Sedona.  The event is free of charge and begins at 5:30 p.m. with a wine and cheese reception.  Dearmore will begin her speech at 5:45 p.m. and will follow with a question and answer period.  The evening will conclude at about 7:00 p.m.  For more information visit www.keepsedonabeautiful.org.

Sedona Arizona is a wonderful community dedicated to its environment and maintaining its beauty.  With a variety of non-profit organizations and a plethora of educational opportunities Sedona is a stimulating environment to live in.  If you are interested in looking at real estate in Sedona contact Claudia Ault today.  Claudia Ault is extremely knowledgeable about Sedona real estate opportunities and can help make your search educated and informed.

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.

The beauty of Sedona Arizona is inside and out.  The obvious is its majestic beauty, reflected in its unique red spires and rock formations that surround it.  Sedona is so much more than its exterior however, and like an onion you can peel its layers.  There isn’t much that you can’t find in Sedona.  If you are spiritual there is not a spiritual path that you cannot find.  If you like art you can find beautiful art in a plethora of galleries and studios around town.  If the performing arts are your thing the look out, theatre and dance productions abound.  If you love fine dining, food and wine are more than abundant in Sedona.  For the intellectually minded there are lectures, seminars and classes to choose from.  If the outdoors and athletics provide your stimulation for you then you won’t be disappointed.  Sedona Arizona offers beauty in all of its activities and because of the variety of activities it attracts a divers group of people and is a truly interesting area.

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.

Closets might just be the small improvement your home needs when getting ready to sell.  Newer homes are built with bigger closets these days and they aren’t just dark spaces with doors any more.  Today’s closets, thanks to companies like California Closets and other offshoots, are filled with light and organized spaces like drawers, shelves, shoe racks and hanging bars that hang at different heights to accommodate different articles of clothing.  Some closets are like small rooms.  Regardless of whether you have a new home or an older home, if your closets aren’t organized they can be.  Closets can be do-it-yourself projects or created by a contractor or a company like California Closets.  Remodeling closets can be an inexpensive re-model that can add value to the sale of your home without breaking the bank in the mean time.

If you are considering selling your Sedona home contact Claudia Ault.  Claudia Ault has the real estate experience you need to make selling your Sedona home as easy and effortless as it should be.

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.

Sedona Arizona is a beautiful place to live and many of its residents work hard to make sure it stays that way.  With its unforgettable scenery and abundant natural wonders, Sedona promoted concerned citizens to get together and create Keep Sedona Beautiful.  Keep Sedona Beautiful is an organization that works closely with local government and other groups to make sure that Sedona and its natural environment stay at the forefront, avoiding development pitfalls that might jeopardize its beauty and health.

“Keep Sedona Beautiful is deeply committed to making sure Sedona is protected for future generations. Each one of us can and must work for a balanced future.  Learn how you can help Keep Sedona Beautiful.”

Keep Sedona Beautiful is an organization which attributes to the health and culture of Sedona Arizona.  If you are interested in living in beautiful Sedona, contact Claudia Ault today.  Claudia Ault has access to all available real estate in Sedona and can help you find a beautiful home.

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.