Sunday, September 17, 2023 / by Steve Ticknor
They say you need to spend money to make money. That includes selling a Lake Havasu home. But that does not mean that you have to break the bank. Use these cost-saving home seller tips to make improvements to your property that buyers will love.
Cost-Saving Home Seller Tips
Low-Cost "Fixes"
First up? Take care of the "little things". Add a fresh coat of paint. Even a color similar to the one currently on the walls helps make a home feel "newer" and "cleaner". Make sure to deep clean the carpets. Home improvement stores and even some grocery stores offer steam cleaner rentals. Or hire a pro. Then, oil any squeaky hinges and tighten any loose doorknobs. You don't want a loose doorknob to be the first impression a buyer receives when walking through the door. Even though these problems seem small, it makes the buyer wonder what other things you haven't kept up with in maintaining your house.
DIY Staging
Next, a little DIY home staging. According to the National AssociatioZ ...
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Monday, September 11, 2023 / by Steve Ticknor
Lake Havasu is known for its fabulous water sports as well as its offroading. But some people still don't know about our fantastic food. The variety of restaurants available may blow your mind. We truly offer something for everyone. During Havasu Restaurant Week, though, you can sample some great food from local restaurants that you may not have tried before.
Havasu Restaurant Week 2023
Havasu Restaurant Week actually takes place over five days. Starting Wednesday, September 20th, and concluding on Sunday, September 24th, more than a dozen restaurants in the Lake Havasu area offer special pre-fixe menus for you to try their delicious lunches and dinners. No tickets required. You just need to go to one of the restaurants below, tell your server that you wish to experience their Restaurant Week special and enjoy. And don't forget to tip your waitstaff.
Start your day off with a latte, energy bomb, or wild fizz at Wild Coffee. Head over to Shugrue's (a Lake Havasu staple for 35 years)Z ...
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Sunday, August 20, 2023 / by Steve Ticknor
Summer officially ends on September 21st. But for many people, Labor Day weekend signals the end of summer. After all, Lake Havasu kids already started their new school year earlier this month. Labor Day takes place in just 11 days. To bid adieu to the season, the Havasu Riviera Marina plans on hosting its Lake Havasu Country Music Beach Party. And you're all invited!
What: Lake Havasu Country Music Beach Party 2023
Where: Havasu Riviera Marina (2067 Havasu Riviera Pkwy)
When: September 1st (5 pm to 10 pm) & 2nd (5 pm to 9 pm)
Admission: $20 per vehicle
Contact: Havasu Riviera Marina (928) 962-7462 or via email
Lake Havasu Country Music Beach Party 2023
What sounds better than sipping an ice-cold beer on the beach while listening to live music as the sun sets? I cannot think of a better way to say "goodbye" to summer than that! Slake your thirst with a great craft beer on tap. (Must be at least 21 years old with a valid photo ID to purchase and drink any alcoholic beveraZ ...
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Sunday, August 6, 2023 / by Steve Ticknor
In this blog, we've discussed FHA loans and conventional loans. We've also talked about adjustable-rate loans. So it made sense for us to tell you about the pros and cons of a fixed-rate mortgage as well.
Fixed-Rate Mortgage Pros and Cons
What is a Fixed-Rate Mortgage?
The best place to start is probably to explain what exactly a fixed-rate mortgage entails. Well, as the name implies, the mortgage rate remains the same throughout the entire life of the loan. If you paid any kind of attention to the real estate market over the past few years, you saw mortgage rates go up and come down and then go back up again. In November 1981, mortgage rates for 30-year fixed-rate loans hit their apex at 18.39% over the last 50+ years. After the bubble burst in 2008, rates began to plummet. By the end of 2020, they hit their lowest point of 2.67%. Currently, we see them settling in at just under 7%, according to Freddie Mac. Someone who locked in their rate at 2.67 in December 2020 pays a lot less Z ...
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