The global pandemic put a hitch in so many activities here in Lake Havasu. Thankfully, we came out of lockdown a while ago. Things are starting to change. Even huge events like the Lake Havasu Balloon Festival made a few concessions in order to ensure people stayed safe while they enjoyed themselves. Mark your calendars, people. Next month is your last chance to enjoy a First Friday Havasu event for the season.
What: First Friday Havasu
Where: Downtown LHC (McCulloch between Smoketree & Mulberry)
When: May 7th, 2021 from 6 pm to 9 pm
Admission: FREE
Contact: First Friday Havasu Team via email
First Friday Havasu - Spring 2021
The last official First Friday of the season takes place on Friday, May 7th. Every one of these events celebrates local art, music, and the Havasu lifestyle. Havasu Olive Oil & Garlic Company plans on setting up delicious Ohana Poke charcuterie boards for the event. Plus,  the food trucks at KAWS promise to satisfy anybody's tastebuds no matter. ...

Sunstone Realty Professionals, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Lake Havasu City, AZ
Originally posted on our Lake Havasu real estate blog here: http://www.sunstonerp.com/lake-havasu-market-report-march-2021/.

Congratulations on finding the home of your dreams. The seller even accepted your offer. Way to go! You made it past the first hurdle. Now...you enter escrow. Here is where we talk money. The downpayment is only one expense buyers pay. (If you need it, downpayment assistance is available for some Lake Havasu home buyers, by the way.) Buyers must also pay closing costs. But what are they, how much should you expect to pay, and does the seller have to pay any of them?
Closing Costs
What are They?
Closing costs are the fees that buyers and sellers pay to various third parties in order to facilitate the sale of a property. These typically run between 2% and 7% of the purchase price. In Arizona, they run on the lower end. According to Finder.com, ClosingCorp puts them at 1.21% to 1.82% of a home's purchase price. For a $300,000 Lake Havasu home, this means roughly $6000. And that is in addition to your downpayment. Sometimes, even in a seller's market, the seller may offer to help pay so. ...

Sunstone Realty Professionals, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Lake Havasu City, AZ
Originally posted on my Lake Havasu real estate blog here: http://www.sunstonerp.com/lake-havasu-market-report-feb-2021/. ...

Do you own a home in Lake Havasu? Do you struggle to make ends meet each month? Does your property need repairs due to safety concerns but you cannot afford to make them? The City of Lake Havasu wants to help. So, they created the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program for low-income Havasu homeowners.
Help for Low-Income Havasu Homeowners Available Now
What is the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program?
The CDBG program provides funds to Havasu homeowners to complete health and safety-related repairs to their properties. Applicants must meet certain income requirements and other conditions in order to qualify. These repairs include things like weatherizing, replacing an old air conditioning unit, or making repairs/replacing an old roof.
CDBG Requirements
All Havasu homeowners who meet the following requirements may be added to the current waiting list:
Household income must fall below guidelines (see below).
Property exists inside the Lake Havasu City limits. ...