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.

Sedona Arizona is the perfect spot to celebrate New Year’s Eve.  A gorgeous setting provides a brilliant backdrop to say goodbye to 2008 and hello to 2009.  You can watch the sunset on the beautiful red rock backdrop and watch the sun come up in a different light.  Take advantage of live music on New Year’s Eve and listen to some live music.  Los Abrigados Resort and Spa will be offering live comedy and entertainment by opening act Jim O’Brien and headliner Michael Finney.  After the comedy ring in the new year with some music and dancing in Shef’s Bar as you toast in the New Year.

Sedona Arizona is a fabulous city with a great deal of offerings, New Year’s Eve is no exception.  If you are interested in learning more about Sedona and relocating to Sedona contact Claudia Ault today.  Claudia Ault is extremely knowledgeable and experiences in Sedona Real Estate and can help educate and inform you on Sedona real estate and all that it has to offer.

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.

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.

The median home price is down approximately 13% year to date in Sedona Arizona which means there couldn’t be a better time to buy your dream home.  The drop in home prices mixed with mortgage rates, which are lower than they have been in 50 years, is nothing short of great news for the real estate buyer or real estate investor.  The beautiful thing about buying real estate in a desirable destination, like Sedona Arizona, is that your investment will always go up in value at some point and there is always a need for vacation rentals if you want to help offset your mortgage costs in the meantime.  Inventory in Sedona is down 9% from a year ago which is also great news.  Lower inventory means more competition and is historically a precursor to a rise in home values.

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.

The dramatic beauty of Red Rock Country can bring out the artist in anyone.  If you have always wanted to tap into the creative side of you or have been away from your brushes and canvas for too long consider taking art classes in Sedona Arizona in 2009.  The New Year is a great time to take advantage of starting anew and following through with dreams and desires.  The Sedona Arts Center’s School of the Visual Arts is offering a number of different classes in the New Year, so tap into your creative self and see what happens.  Classes being offered include painting, drawing, pottery, basket weaving, jewelry making and more.  Call (928) 282-3809 for more information.

Sedona Arizona is a fantastic environment to live in.  The lifestyle and scenery help focus your creative and intellectual sides.  Sedona allows you to enjoy the outdoors and take care of yourself mentally as well as physically.  If you want to tap into your creative side consider relocating to Sedona Arizona where a fantastic lifestyle awaits.

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.

While it is true that the country is in a recession all signs point to a real estate recovery.  With home prices at the lowest levels in years and mortgage rates at historic lows it is impossible not to consider purchasing a home.  The government and lending institutions  are doing what they can to instill faith in the real estate market and are giving buyers all the tools they need to succeed in their real estate investments.

Now could not be a better time to invest in Sedona real estate.  Sedona home prices may be down but one thing that will never change is that Sedona is a desirable place to call home.  Ranked as one of the best retirement communities to live in in the entire country, as well as the second favorite destination in Arizona next to the Grand Canyon, Sedona is and will always be a fantastic place to call home.  Whether you are looking for a second home or a home to relocate to, contact Claudia Ault today.  When it comes to Sedona Real Estate no one can match Claudia Ault’s knowledge and experience.

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 choosing to buy real estate picking the right real estate agent is essential.  While many people feel that they can go it alone, the fact is that a broker, especially an experienced one, will make the whole transaction easier and will make sure that no stone gets left unturned.  An agent does a lot more than show you a home and fill in the spaces in a contract.  A Buyer’s Real Estate Agent will do the following for you:

1. Educate you about your market.
   
2. Analyze your wants and needs.
3. Present homes to you that fit your criteria.
4. Coordinate the work of other needed professionals.
5. Negotiate on your behalf.
6. Check and double-check paperwork and deadlines.
7. Attack any issues that may arise.

Sedona offers an outstanding community to live in and with low mortgage rates and low home values there couldn’t be a better time to buy.   Sedona is a place to dive in and dig roots, where you can live a fantastic lifestyle and become a part of the community.  If you are interested in Sedona Real Estate contact Claudia Ault today.  Claudia Ault is extremely educated in Sedona Real Estate and can help you research and find  exactly what meets your needs.

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 is a beautiful area in Arizona.  Located a two hour drive north of Phoenix, Sedona has a temperate climate that allows its residents to enjoy the outdoors year round.  Sedona is located at the base of the Oak Creek Canyon and is surrounded by the enormous Coconino National Forest.  The red sandstone rock formations that exist around Sedona are breathtaking and unlike anything that you will experience anywhere else.  The natural surroundings of Sedona makes a perfect playground for mountain biking, hiking and jeeping, to name a few activities.  The rivers offer ideal tubing, rafting, kayaking and fishing.  Sedona itself offers great shopping, dining, exposure to art and relaxing and pampering in a myriad of spas.  In a nutshell Sedona is the perfect tourist destination for those who like to keep busy and do it all.  However, Sedona is so much more than just a tourist destination.

Sedona offers an outstanding community to live in.  If you live in Sedona you can experience everything a tourist gets to and more.  You can become a member of the community and enjoy volunteering with a number of worthy groups that do everything from improve literacy and expose the arts to preserving the environment and assist local government.  Sedona is a place to dive in and dig roots, where you can live a fantastic lifestyle and give back to the community.  If you are interested in Sedona Real Estate contact Claudia Ault today.  Claudia Ault is extremely educated in Sedona Real Estate and can help you research and find what meets your needs.

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.