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7443 N Brilliant Sky Prescott Valley 86315 • 4BR, 3BR w/DEN, 2129 SF Beautiful custom home in Pronghorn Ranch. Large lot (.47ac) with great views that backs up to Pronghorn Park. Unique separate guest/granny suite that is handicap accessible with wide doors and hallway. Large, deep 3 car garage. Master has large garden tub and separate shower with large walk-in closet. MLS#988714.

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966 N Turkey Run Prescott 86305 • 2BR,3BA w/Den, 2042 SF This home has the most amazing views! Enjoy it’s beautiful 2 story setting in the pines with breathtaking views. Features a large kitchen island, formal dining area and stone fireplace. Nature lovers will enjoy the 2 view decks. Finished work shop/basement below. The views alone will assure you that there is No Place Like Home! MLS#986276.

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Beautifully appointed and ready for move-in, this single level open floor plan home in Yavapai Hills is just what you are looking for! Situated on a level .5 acre parcel, with gorgeous front landscaping and private backyard, this property still feels like a new home, but all the work has been done. The wide open great room with fireplace is welcoming, plus split three bedroom layout, and an office, offers plenty of space, and the gorgeous kitchen has it all: granite counters, stainless steel appliances, maple cabinetry, and stone backsplash features. Even the garage is heated and cooled! Privacy fencing for your pet. MLS#987870 4704 Sharp Shooter Way $425,000

The views phenomenal, the setting serene, and the home uniquely divine!

From the enchanting front entertainment courtyard to the open living / dining / kitchen floor plan with party deck including outdoor kitchen, this residence trumps all else on the market in artistic design and lifestyle. Main floor living makes this the perfect year around home or vacation home in the tall pines, and the lower level with media / family room, office, and guest quarters enhance the possibilities... but it is the secret wine room that will amaze and delight you!

MLS#978889. 790 Angelita $489,900 Don't miss out on this charming family home with plenty of views. Upper level has living area, kitchen, formal dining room, Master bedroom with bath, 2 guest rooms, office, laundry room and guest bathroom. Lower level has a bathroom, 2 guest rooms, family room with fireplace, garage and 16x29 storage area off the garage would make a great craft room. Lower level is perfect for an in-law set up, teen area, or game room. A real must see. MLS#985263 5343 N Hondo $239,400 Opportunity to own over 32 acres in prestigious Las Vegas Ranch!Perfect location for your gentleman’s ranch, private getaway, or home sweet home, you will love the views of Granite Mountain, Simmons Peak and beyond. Underground electricity, paved roads, and gated entrance make Las Vegas Ranch feel like a western retreat. Direct community access to over a million acres of National Forest, perfect for horseback riding.

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In Prescott’s premier gated community High Valley Ranch, just 4 miles from the historic downtown courthouse, this 2+ acre parcel hosts majestic Ponderosa pine trees, easy build sites, And distant views of National Forest and surrounding mountain range including Prescott ‘’P’’ mountain. This was once a 100 acre ranch, and legend has it, a Pony Express stop in days gone by, but now boasts an enclave of only 43 home sites with architecturally commanding lodge style homes that compliment the surrounding natural environment.

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This is the home and horse property you have always dreamed of ... Surrounded by mountain views and designed by well known visionary Carlos Leyva and built by Acklin Builders, every niche was carefully thought out and attention to detail refined throughout. From the beamed ceiling, spacious living room and formal dining area to the expansive great room and open kitchen, you will appreciate features like Viking range, alder cabinetry, quartz counters. Plus, French doors which lead to the enclosed Arizona room which allows the enjoyment of outdoors with the comfort of indoors. Your horses will love the 3 stall 1296 Sq. Ft. stable w/hay storage and tack room.

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ADORABLE AND AFFORDABLE in Unit #20 Prescott Valley. This home would be a great starter, retirement or fabulous weekend getaway.. In a nice neighborhood with no HOA. This 2 Bedroom 1 Bath is surrounded by mature trees, fenced backyard, large patio and 1 car detached garage. MLS# 989352 $91,990 BEAUTIFUL, LARGE FAMILY HOME with views in Diamond Valley! No HOA. All main level living with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths on main level & huge family room, bedroom & 3/4 bath on lower level with outdoor access to covered patio. Nice covered deck.

Extra bonus storage has concrete floor. Fenced backyard - mature landscaping.

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WELCOME HOME...Beautiful stucco with stone accent 3 bd, 2 ba in Chino Valley on 2.22 acre corner lot with incredible 360˚ views! Newer natural gas heat and A/C. Large rooms and lovely living room with fireplace. Roomy kitchen with granite counters and new stainless steel appliances. Master and 2nd BR access the deck from French doors. RV pkg, addt’l 2 car carport, 2 sheds. MLS#985325. $259,990 ARE YOU LOOKING FOR PRIVACY - VIEWS AND NO HOA YET CLOSE TO EVERYTHING? This 3 bd plus bonus room with oversized 4 car garage potential may be the one for you. VIEWS and peace are waiting for you to call your home! Privacy at the end of a dead end street, this one is a true GEM! MLS#985756. $259,990

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REDUCED!!! Great location with amazing opportunities. 1500 sq. ft. workshop. 120 sq. ft. block storage shed. 1100 sq. ft. 1 bed, 1 bath home with porch and carport.

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Create a Home Inventory for Insurance

By Gwen Moran

CREATE A HOME INVENTORY BEFORE DISASTER STRIKES TO MAKE FILING AN INSURANCE CLAIM A SMOOTHER PROCESS. Experiencing a theft, flood, fire, or other casualty loss is devastating enough.

Now imagine trying to list from memory for your insurance claim every single item that was damaged or destroyed. The task becomes less daunting if you create a home inventory in advance and keep it in a safe place.

Creating a home inventory can be done with pencil and paper alone, but a digital camera and camcorder make the job easier. Set aside enough time to review your insurance policies, dig up receipts, document your possessions, and figure out where you’ll store your records. One day should be sufficient.

A HOME INVENTORY IS ESSENTIAL From appliances, plates, and glasses to collectibles, rugs, and furniture, the average home is packed with an array of items collected over the years. And while you may be able to list many of them in a pinch, chances are you’d miss some important possessions if you ever needed to reconstruct your home’s contents from memory, says Mark Goldwich, founder of GoldStar Adjusters, a Jacksonville, Fla., claims adjusting firm.

“Home inventories are a must no matter what the value of the home’s items are,” says Goldwich. “If you’re going to insure your property and pay for that insurance, you really should be able to document the ownership and the value of the items that you’re insuring. If you don’t have proof of the items you owned, it makes filing your claim much more difficult.”

Your job doesn’t end once you’ve compiled a home inventory, a detailed list of everything in your household. Be sure to compare estimated values to your policy’s coverage to ensure that you’ll be able to replace your belongings in case of damage or theft, says Goldwich, who is the author of “Uncovered: What Really Happens After the Storm, Flood, Earthquake or Fire.” In some cases, he says, you can purchase additional coverage if the value of your possessions exceeds the limits on your home owners, flood, or other disaster policy.

TAKE PHOTOS AND VIDEO OF POSSESSIONS Jack Hungelmann, author of “Insurance for Dummies,” says a picture can be worth more than just a thousand words—it can add up to thousands in cash if you ever need to file an insurance claim. Hungelmann recommends using a digital camcorder or camera to take pictures of each room to document your 14

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Be sure you have a record of all the things you own,” he says.

Goldwich says that creating such a home inventory might seem daunting, but digital video—you can pick up a decent camcorder for about $150—can make the task much easier.

Home owners can literally walk from room to room and record narrative descriptions of items. You should note whether something is an antique, for example, or if it has other qualities that make it especially valuable such as the size of a television screen or the type of stones in a piece of jewelry. Get closeup shots of serial numbers on electronics, power tools, and the like.

Filling in a printed checklist with serial numbers, brands, quantities, and estimated values will prove indispensible if an insurance claim ever needs to be filed. The adjuster will likely ask for such a list, and you can use the video or photos as proof of ownership. Download our free home inventory checklist to create your own.

KEEP YOUR HOME INVENTORY SAFE Of course, such documentation is useless if it’s destroyed in a natural disaster, consumed by fire, or stolen along with your personal computer. Hungelmann says that using digital media allows you to store the files on online backup services like Carbonite.com or iBackup.com in case your home is destroyed.

If you’d like to save the $10 or more per month these services typically cost, you could also save the files on a USB drive that’s kept in a safe-deposit box, at a relative’s home, or in your emergency bag. The bag should include essentials your family needs in case you’re forced to flee on short notice.

It’s also a good idea to keep a file with receipts and any appraisals of valuable items you own. Store these documents off-site as well. Goldwich says that the more documentation you have to prove what you owned and what it was worth, the easier the claims process will be.

Gwen Moran has written about finance and real estate for over a decade. Her work has been in Entrepreneur, Newsweek, and The Residential Specialist.

A Jersey Shore resident, she’s weathered hurricanes, Nor’easters, and one earthquake.

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LUXURY UPGRADES THROUGHOUT: 3 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths with a breathtaking great room, an outside hot tub with views over a small canyon makes this a must see! MLS # 988736 $168,000

SHARLENE BARNETT, Broker Yellow Building, 8th and Park P.O. Box 967 Ash Fork, AZ 86320 homegiver@hotmail.com www.CountryLifeRealtyAZ.com

REMOTE WITH COMFORT: Totally off-grid home with all the comforts you’d get in town, including hot tub and gym. This 3 bedroom, 2 bath home comes furnished along with a 2nd unfinished cabin all on 40 ac. Private with herds of wildlife. Adjoining 40 acres also available.

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BRING THE KIDS: Large 4 bedroom, 2 bath home with ample living spaces and 4.7 fenced acres to run, jump, and play! Great layout with sunken family room, large kitchen island and more.

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GREAT STARTER LOT: With views, power is on the corner of this 3.59 treed on county maintained roads. MLS # 986278 $8,500

PRIVACY AND VIEWS: Site built home with big views and decks on 40 acres. Spacious rooms, with 1 bd, 1 bath and 3 stall bldg for laundry, workshop/storage.

Fenced dog area and perimeter fenced with tons of privacy. MLS # 986021 $160,000

HUGE VIEWS: On this 10.63 acres; build, play and enjoy. This one’s for you if you like beauty and views. MLS # 986177 $14,500 A GREAT LOT: All set up for you, this 1 acre parcel has septic and power, is just off pavement and waiting for your home. Owner Will Carry.

MLS # 980749 $17,500 RETIREMENT CALLS: Great home in town, 3+ bd, 2 bath with nice add-on family room, 1900 sf, large fenced yard with large covered wrap around deck. Has mud room and laundry room. On pavement with water, electric, gas and phone. Owner Will Carry with large down.

MLS # 975914 $85,000

20 ACRES OF SERENITY: A great off-grid 4 bedroom 2 bath home with a family oriented layout. Lots of room both inside and out! The views are fabulous while heavily treed and private.

MLS # 987959 $141,900

GREAT 36 ACRES: Outside of Seligman.

This property borders State land on two sides so you have lots of privacy.

MLS # 987309 $20,000

GREAT HORSE PROPERTY: Unique house on 20 well maintained acres is a rammed earth 2 story, 2 bd, 1 1/2 bath, 4 car carport home but could be anything you want it to be. Set up with pistol range and small garage. MLS # 985479 $175,000

HAVE A ROUTE 66 ADDRESS: Paved access to your 41.11 ac property. Big views with a historic address, would make a great home base.

MLS # 987580 $25,000 40 ACRES: Where you and the antelope can roam! With an adjoining 40 acres next door.

Great for horses and star gazing.

MLS # 984233 $14,500 CINDER BLOCK BUILDING: This 5 acres has power and a septic already in and a 20’ x 60’ storage building. Owner will look at all offers. $40,000

MINI RANCH READY FOR YOU: Ready for your horses on this 9 acre parcel with corrals and room for a round pen. This doublewide has a great floor plan with 3 bedroom, 2 bath. The perfect mini ranch on county maintained roads. MLS # 985244 $168,500

HEAVILY TREED: 39.89 Acres with road to the corner. Get out into the woods and enjoy your own peace and quiet.

MLS #986373 $23,000

RUSTIC CABIN WITH ACCESS: Must see site built cabin on 41 fenced acres, totally off grid. 2 bd and 1½ baths with open floor plan, vaulted/beam ceiling.

Only 3 miles off pavement, backs up to State Land.

Owner Will Carry. MLS # 985053 $145,000 928HOMES.COM

BACKS UP TO STATE LAND: This nicely treed 37.85 acres not far off Jolly Road gives you lots of room to move.

MLS # 984494 $31,500 BEAUTIFUL 4.37 ACRES: Huge views and just across from Kaibab National Forest.

County maintained road and power available.

MLS # 986318 $22,000

GREAT STARTER HOME: 5.24 acre off-grid home with 3 bedrooms and 2 bath just off pavement. With outbuildings and security system. Owner was in the process of remodeling so needs a little more work.

MLS # 986984 $70,000 BU Y SEL L RENOVAT E RE A L E S TAT E 928HOME S

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240 E. Marapai • MLS 973945 • $1,125,000 Stunning jewel in the forest abounding in luxury and elegance! Some of the best views of the National Forest and surrounding mountains you that will ever see. 4600 sq. ft., 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths on 1.61 acres.

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183 Morning Glow Way MLS 985329 • $699,900 3600 SF home on .62 acre. Single level, 3 bd, 2.5 ba, large kitchen, game room, stone fireplace, o/s 3 CG.

2880 W. Glen Haven Drive MLS 988530 • $655,000 Granite Oaks Estates jewel. Fabulous views, main level living, 4 bd + den/bdrm, apx. 4000 sf on 1.83 acres.

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3431 SF, 4 bd, 4 ba, blt in 2005, .46 acs. Quality t/o.

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Things Everyone Should Do When Moving Into a New House By: Courtney Craig

Moving into your f ir st home is exciting!

But it also means you’ve got work to do.

When I bought my first house, my timing couldn’t have been better: The house closing was two weeks before the lease was up on my apartment.

That meant I could take my time packing and moving, and I could get to know the new place before moving in.

I recruited family and friends to help me move (in exchange for a beer-and-pizza picnic on the floor) and, as a bonus, I got to pick their brains about what first-time homeowners should know.

Their help was one of the best housewarming presents I could have gotten. And thanks to their expertise and a little Googling, here’s what I learned about what to do before moving in.

1. Change the locks. You really don’t know who else has keys to your home, so change the locks. That ensures you’re the only person who has access. Install new deadbolts yourself for as little as $10 per lock, or call a locksmith — if you supply the new locks, they typically charge about $20 to $30 per lock for labor.

2. Check for plumbing leaks. Your home inspector should do this for you before closing, but it never hurts to double-check.

I didn’t have any leaks to fix, but when checking my kitchen sink, I did discover the sink sprayer was broken. I replaced it for under $20.

Keep an eye out for dripping faucets and running toilets, and check your water heater for signs of a leak.

Here’s a neat trick: Check your water meter at the beginning and end of a two-hour window in which no water is being used in your house. If the reading is different, you have a leak.

3. Steam clean carpets. Do this before you move your furniture in, and your new home life will be off to a fresh start. You can pay a professional carpet cleaning service — you’ll pay about $50 per room; most services require a minimum of about $100 before they’ll come out — or you can rent a steam cleaner for about $30 per day and do the work yourself. I was able to save some money by borrowing a steam cleaner from a friend.

4. Wipe out your cabinets. Another no-brainer before you move in your dishes and bathroom supplies. Make sure to wipe inside and out, preferably with a non-toxic cleaner, and replace contact paper if necessary.

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When I cleaned my kitchen cabinets, I found an unpleasant surprise: Mouse poop. Which leads me to my next tip …

5. Give critters the heave-ho. That includes mice, rats, bats, termites, roaches, and any other uninvited guests. There are any number of DIY ways to get rid of pests, but if you need to bring out the big guns, an initial visit from a pest removal service will run you $100 to $300, followed by monthly or quarterly visits at about $50 each time.

For my mousy enemies, I strategically placed poison packets around the kitchen, and I haven’t found any carcasses or any more poop, so the droppings I found must have been old. I might owe a debt of gratitude to the snake that lives under my back deck, but I prefer not to think about him.

6. Introduce yourself to your circuit breaker box and main water valve.

My first experience with electrical wiring was replacing a broken light fixture in a bathroom. After locating the breaker box, which is in my garage, I turned off the power to that bathroom so I wouldn’t electrocute myself.

It’s a good idea to figure out which fuses control what parts of your house and label them accordingly.

This will take two people: One to stand in the room where the power is supposed to go off, the other to trip the fuses and yell, “Did that work? How about now?”

You’ll want to know how to turn off your main water valve if you have a plumbing emergency, if a hurricane or tornado is headed your way, or if you’re going out of town. Just locate the valve — it could be inside or outside your house — and turn the knob until it’s off. Test it by turning on any faucet in the house; no water should come out.

Courtney Craig is an Atlanta-based writer and editor. She believes no effort is too small when it comes to green living, which she tries to keep in mind while renovating her recently purchased first home.

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INSCRIPTION CANYON IN WILLIAMSON VALLEY MLS#982411 • $395,000 4 Bedrooms, 2 Full Baths, 2200 Sq. Ft., Gas Fireplace, 2 Acres, 3 Car Garage, Workshop, RV Parking

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This 3 bedroom 2 bath home has lots of space inside and out. It has a detached 2 car garage.

The front deck would be a great place to watch the sunset and enjoy the solitude. The bedrooms are spacious with walk in closets. Nice large area for the dining room. Two usable acres with horse privileges. Call Jennie Shook 928458-9453 for more information. MLS#987513.

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This 2 bedroom 2 bath home has lots of space for your hobbies. A sunroom on the back gives you an area for relaxing and enjoying your day. There is a separate building that is heated and cooled for your game room/ hobby room or office. A large separate workshop big enough for your toys with space to work on them if necessary. Attached 2 car garage and an RV carport. This “hobbyist dream home” sits on over an acre with great views, with an herb garden for your delight. Call Jennie Shook 928-458-9453 for more information!

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The science of neuromarketing has taught us that over 90% of decisionmaking is made at the subconscious level and is driven by emotion.

Photography plays a key role in stimulating an emotional response from potential home buyers. If the photos are blurry, discolored and uninteresting, potential buyers will instinctually turn away from those photos and keep searching for more pleasing imagery. When presented with crisp imagery that is well-lit and full of dramatic lighting and vivid color, the brain literally lights up with activity causing a chemical reaction that activates the “happy side” of the brain. Neuromarketing is a complex science that affirms a simple truth — big beautiful photos are essential in getting people to love your house.

Remember the old saying “You never get a second chance to make a first impression”? Many REALTOR’S® are using professional photos and a virtual tour to showcase their clients home. This gives the buyer an opportunity to visualize themselves living in a warm and welcoming home and helps our sellers sell their home faster and for a higher dollar amount than homes with agent-provided photos and no virtual tour. As with any sale, a home should have a proper marketing plan.

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A new rule enabling the purchase of a home with a reverse mortgage is giving senior adults greater flexibility when it comes to where they live and the type of home they live in.

A house purchased under this new program must be a primary residence and will require a large down payment. However, there is no repay-ment of the reverse mortgage due for as long as senior home-owners live in their home.

This new means of financing the purchase of a home has created the opportunity for seniors to downsize, move to a house that is more comfortable, safe, and is convenient to services, or move closer to family.

The qualifying age for a reverse mortgage is 62 or older, and it does not affect social security and medicare benefits. “We are experiencing a surge of seniors who are buying a home with the reverse mortgage,” Bill Binkey, HighTechLending said. “Not only do they have no monthly mortgage payments, they also have the peace of mind in knowing that they can’t lose their home as long as they maintain it in good condition and pay their homeowner’s insurance and property taxes.”

To learn more about the reverse mortgage purchase program, you can contact Bill Binkey. He will provide a free reverse mortgage informational package and confidential estimate. For more information call 928-237-9599.

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The Reverse Mortgage: A Surprisingly Simple Concept By: Bill Binkey, Frontier Financial of Arizona, Sr. Reverse Mortgage Consultant

The reverse mortgage concept is surprisingly simple. Senior homeowners borrow against the equity in their principal residence in pretty much the same fashion as any homeequity refinancing. The principal money may be advanced to the borrower in installments or in a single, lump-sum advance and thereafter accrues interest like any ordinary William ‘Bill’ Binkey mortgage. The difference, however, is that Sr. Reverse Mortgage Consultant the borrower never has to make any interest or principal payments (although the borrower must still pay the taxes and maintenance and repair costs for the mortgaged property). It takes its popular title, the reverse mortgage, because the lender advances to the borrower and never expects any installment payments in return. So colloquially, it’s the reverse of most mortgage financing scenarios.

This isn’t, of course, to suggest the borrower miraculously never has to pay any interest or pay back the principal borrowed. Of course, the borrower has to pay interest and pay back the principal borrowed but just not in regular installments. Instead, all interest and principal continually get added to the amount owing and are all payable in one lump-sum balloon payment at the end of the term.

A reverse mortgage’s term to maturity is unusual. The reverse mortgage doesn’t mature at a fixed time. Instead, reverse mortgages mature whenever the borrower dies or permanently moves out. (in effect being paid by the borrower’s heirs or by the sale proceeds) The older the borrower is, the more the lender can advance. A truly lucky borrower (for many reasons) is the one who takes out a reverse mortgage and then far outlives the anticipated age of the death. The borrower could in effect, “beat the bank”. You will never owe more than the market value of the home.

What if: a borrower needs to sell his/her house prior to death, in order to move into assisted living or another family member's home, or simply wants to downsize to a smaller house?

Answer: The borrower owns the home and can sell it at any time. They or their heir’s only obligation is to pay off the loan when the house is sold or the last spouse permanently leaves the home.

Another option for seniors, the net proceeds may be added to a reverse (no monthly payments required) loan to buy the ‘downsized’ home.

At the end of the day, it’s still pretty simple; will a Reverse Mortgage, with no payments required, make a positive difference in your life?

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Solar Christmas Lights: Should You Make the Switch?

By: Alyson McNutt English

Solar Christmas lights don’t cost anything to operate, but are they better than plug-in LED strings?

In the last few years, energy-efficient LED holiday lights have largely replaced more wattage-thirsty incandescent strings, resulting in significant savings — LED lights use 50% less energy than their incandescent predecessors, and they last up to 10 times longer as well.

Now there’s a newish kid in the string-light neighborhood: LED solar Christmas lights promise grid-free festive lighting.

POWERING UP SOLAR CHRISTMAS LIGHTS A string of solar Christmas lights uses a small solar panel for power; there are no extension cords that must be plugged into outlets. The panel — about the size of a hockey puck — powers rechargeable batteries that illuminate a 25- to 100bulb string of LED lights.

Panels come with small stakes so you can put them in the ground, where they can take advantage of the sun. A fullycharged string of lights should glow for six to eight hours after the sun goes down.

SOLAR LIGHTS VS. LED PLUG-IN COSTS Pricing for solar-powered and plug-in LED holiday lights runs neck and neck.

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COMPARE COSTS TO OPERATE: • Operating a string of plug-in LED holiday lights for 300 hours — more than enough time for an entire holiday season — costs about 24 cents, using an average energy cost of 12 cents per kilowatt hour (kWh).

• Solar-powered Christmas lights, of course, don’t cost anything to operate. That means you’re saving 24 cents per year in energy costs.

Advantages of Solar Lights • No extension cords • No need for exterior electrical outlets • Withstand cold temperatures and precipitation • Zero cost to operate • Light output comparable to plug-in lighting • Green option Disadvantages • May not operate under cloudy skies • Unproven longevity (too new on the market for results) Alyson McNutt English writes regularly about home improvement, decorating, and “green home” tips; her work has appeared in magazines like Pregnancy, Kiwi, and Parenting and on many websites, including BobVila.com and HGTV.com.

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The Dells Prescott’s Newest Master-Planned Community

The Dells, an 1100 acre new home community in Prescott, Arizona, offers stunning panoramic views of Granite Dells and surrounding mountains.

The communities first phase presents 208 residential units and features more than 250 acres of open space that will have walking trails that link directly to Prescott’s popular Peavine Trail and more than 450 miles of public hiking trails.

The Dell’s developers recently announced the selection of some of the Quad Cities’ top builders to begin construction on a distinctive series of homes on custom lots at the community known as the Enclave.

New home designs range from garden homes, larger lots with easy living floor plans, to custom homes on estate parcels. Working together, these fine builders will bring to life this tribute to Prescott’s dedication to neighborhood sustainability and harmony with nature.

Carrington Homes has been building luxury homes in the Prescott area for the last 15 years. Carrington prides itself in offering luxury home quality and appointments without the hassles, expenses and endless decisions of the custom home process, yet happily makes custom changes to accommodate buyers’ needs.

With over eight distinctive floor plans to choose from, you’re sure to find your new dream home. Carrington Homes' current area communities include The Meadows at Lynx Lake, just off Walker Road and Blooming Hills Estates, adjacent to the Prescott Lakes Golf Community. Working hard to build their strong regional reputation, Carrington strives to use only local vendors and companies to keep the buyers’ hard earned dollars in Prescott. Carrington will be offering the larger estate series homes in The Dells to take advantage of the spectacular views and outdoor recreation opportunities. Those who have worked hard to enjoy retired life, will find what they seek with Carrington.

Dorn Homes is one of the largest and most successful homebuilders in Northern Arizona, building in 9 communities in the Prescott area. Dorn Homes has been continuously building new homes for over 43 years in Arizona, and was honored as the best place to work by the Prescott Chamber of Commerce. As an awardwinning healthy homebuilder, 928HOMES.COM

Dorn Homes has developed “Exclusive Building Science” a holistic approach to homebuilding. Every home is certified by a third party energy efficiency expert, providing each homeowner with a healthy indoor environment combined with a high performance home, saving thousands on utility bills over the life of the home.

Mandalay Homes unites design, function, beauty, energy efficiency and indoor air quality through professionally designed technological innovation. Mandalay Homes is the 2015 recipient of the coveted Housing Innovation Award given by the US Department of Energy in the nationwide Builders Challenge competition. It is the third time in a row that Mandalay Homes has received this honor. Since 1999, Mandalay Homes has been committed to building exceptional “Performance Homes” that blend quality design and craftsmanship with energy efficient features. The company’s stellar reputation for collaboration and success is affirmed through ongoing relationships with its business partners.

Mandalay Homes’ commitment to sustainable living and zero energyhomes is matched only by its passion for happy, satisfied customers.

Reserve Builders have been actively building single family homes throughout Prescott in multiple subdivisions for the past several years.

Builder and owner, George Rothfuss is no stranger to the building process.

With a background in finance and real estate, George’s attention to detail and doing the job right assures your new home is built with style and function to the Reserve Builders’ impeccable standards of quality, integrity and value. Reserve Builders propose to have several floor plans to their Dells series for clients to customize and make their own dream home.

For more information contact Broker, Bill Hammond of Signature Properties at 928.754.0297 or 1-866.336.2832 or visit their website at thedellsprescott.com.

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1508 Pocono Place, Prescott, AZ 86301

The Spyglass, Craftsman elevator, over 2,200 sq. ft., 2 bedrooms, an office/den or possible 3rd bedroom and 2.5 baths. Dorn Home's most popular model, with a 3rd car deep garage and roomy corner lot. Bay window options in Dining Area and Master Bedroom.

Upgrades include Alder cabinetry, walk-in Master shower, under-mount sinks, oil rubbed bronze fixtures, stone f/p, upgraded appliance pkg, upgraded flooring and granite counter tops throughout, rear yard fenced and Professionally landscaped.

Close to all community amenities, pool, tennis, golf.

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