There’s plenty of fun to be had here in Flagstaff during spooky season for both kids and adults! Grab your costume, bundle up for the crisp fall weather and get ready for a scary good time. The COLLINS TEAM has done the research and found the top 5 upcoming Halloween events and activities!

1. Hocus Pocus Fall Festival (21+)

Mother Road Brewing Company
Thursday, October 13, 6:30 – 8:30 PM

Returning for year two, Hocus Pocus Fall Festival hosted by Mother Road Brewing, where you can enjoy drinks, listen to Halloween hits, enjoy your a trick or treat bag from Ground Up Plant Based Snacks and win prizes! There will be stations hosted by various local business like spooky essential oils, a medium to contact spirits, spirit animal readings and so much more! Click here for the low down!

2. Zombie Extravaganza Trunk or Treat and Zombie Hand Drop

Findlay Toyota Flagstaff
Saturday, October 29, 2:30 PM

Now one for the kids! Swing by Findlay Toyota (5030 Marketplace Dr.) on the Saturday of Halloween weekend for a family-friendly event presented by Acts of Kindness where you will enjoy bounce houses, trunk-or-treating, music and all sorts of spooky fun activities! Time for the whole family to show off those costumes!

3. The Costume Run

Buffalo Park
Sunday, October 30, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Have a laugh, get some exercise and show off those costumes–all for a good cause! The Costume Run is a charity 5K where you get to enjoy a nice crisp run/walk/ride in beautiful Buffalo Park while wearing your Halloween costume! The price to attend is $25 for 13 and up, $10 for 12 and under, all donations and registration payments will go to charitable organizations like Flagstaff Family Food Center, Immigrant Family Food Share, Sage Home, Speak Up for the Poor and more. See the full list and read more about the event on The Commons website!

4. 2022 Pumpkin Carve

Dark Sky Brewing
Friday, October 28 – 3 PM – 6 PM

Looking to show off your pumpkin carving skills to the world? Bring the whole family out to this free event at Dark Sky Brewing to carve pumpkins that will be featured at the 2022 Pumpkin Walk below!

5. 2022 Pumpkin Walk

The Arboretum at Flagstaff
Saturday, October 29 – 4 PM – 8 PM

Come see your pumpkin from the pumpkin carve at another great event this year at the Flagstaff Arboretum! Come hang out among the trees in the cool fall weather and enjoy spooky stories, face painting, hundreds of jack-o-lanterns, music from Lady Beard, old fashioned carnival games, beer from Dark Sky and Historic, dinner from Hatcher Shack BBQ and so much more! Families, dogs and costumes welcome! Adult Members – $13, Adult Non-Members – $17, Kids – $7.

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Flagstaff Doney Park Home on 2.5 Acres

7530 E Neptune Dr, Flagstaff, AZ 86004

Looking for a move-in ready home in the Flagstaff area with plenty of room for your RV and other toys? This nicely cared for home in the Doney Park area of Flagstaff has plenty of open usable/flat land (2.5 acres) and beautiful mountain views. On the inside you’ll find tongue and groove ceilings, wood laminate flooring, ceramic tile in the bathrooms & laundry and carpeted (3) bedrooms. This home has natural gas and water so no need to haul water here! Just off a paved road as well for easy access. Smaller fenced backyard in addition to the fully fenced 2.5 acres. Call The COLLINS TEAM today @ 928-499-3686!

• 3 Bedrooms
• 2 Bathrooms
• 1,468 sqft
• 2.5 Acres
• Natural Gas & Water – NO HAUL!

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Flagstaff Doney Park Home on 2+ Acres w/ Garage Barn

8955 Crystal View Ln, Flagstaff, AZ 86004

Wow! Get your own 2.5 acre “compound” in the Doney Park area of Flagstaff with this 3 bedroom, 2 bath split floorplan home with a huge fenced in area for your pets and family to enjoy along with a massive detached air conditioned barn/garage with living area. Level property with limitless potential! Nice landscaping, covered patios, stainless steel appliances, water softener & tankless on-demand water heater, attic vent for extra efficiency. You need to see this one in person! Contact The COLLINS TEAM’s local Flagstaff AZ agents at (928) 230-5168 to view this and more Flagstaff Doney Park homes for Sale.

• 3 Bedrooms
• 2 Bathrooms
• 1,467 sq ft
• 2 Car Garage + 35’x 39′ Air-Conditioned Detached Barn/Garage
• On 2.46 Acres with large fenced area

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Is it a Buyer’s Market or a Seller’s Market in Flagstaff?

With a sale to list price ratio of 99.88%, Flagstaff is is definitely a “seller’s market”. What this means is that on average homes in Flagstaff sold for right around the asking price. While this does mean Flagstaff sellers are currently in control, that isn’t stopping Flagstaff buyers, which brings us to our next point…

Are Homes in Flagstaff a Good Investment?

Home prices in Flagstaff have continued to trend upward over the last year. As of September 2020, the median list price was up 17% year over year, at $479K. The median sale price was $460K.

Flagstaff Home Availability

What are the chances you’ll land the Flagstaff home of your dreams? You’ll have to act quickly and come in with a great offer! The current median time on the market is just 53 days. There are a total of 465 properties available for sale within the Flagstaff city limits, 40 of those hitting the market in just the past week!

As you can see, Flagstaff is a hot market (even when it’s snowy outside!) and you’ll need a local Flagstaff real estate agent that can act decisively and advise you with the right local knowledge. The COLLINS TEAM can do just that! Give your local Flagstaff & Sedona real estate agents a call today at (928) 230-5168 or send us a message!

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If you are putting your house on the market to sell, there is a lot of work involved to get it ready.  Deep cleaning, decluttering, repairs, and staging all take time and effort to get the job done right.  You may feel overwhelmed at the idea of finding the time and energy to devote to your home, especially if your day is already filled with a busy schedule of work and parenting.  Thankfully, if you’re willing to pay for the services, most everything that needs to be done can be outsourced.  Let’s go over the different options you have to hire a professional versus tackling it by yourself.

Declutter and Deep Clean

One of the first things to do when preparing your home for the market is to declutter and deep clean every nook and cranny. Decluttering is one of the few steps in this process that you probably really need to do yourself.  No one is going to be able to sort through your belongings to determine what needs to stay and can be tossed.  This won’t take you too long, especially if you include the whole family in the process.  After getting rid of your extra clutter, the next step is to deep clean your entire house.  This is not your normal daily dusting and wiping. Every area from light fixtures to inside cabinets to baseboards needs to be thoroughly cleaned.  You may want to hire a professional cleaning company for this part.  Most agencies are reasonably priced and can get your home spick-and-span in a matter of hours, saving you time and exhaustion.

After the big job of deep cleaning is complete, you should also implement a strategy to keep your house looking clean. Designate a few chores for each family member to tackle every day, and have a plan for those last-minute showings, like taking out the trash, wiping down the kitchen and closing toilet bowl lids and closet doors.

Repairs and Touch Ups

Once your house is clean and organized, you need to look at your home carefully from an outsider’s perspective.  According to Pacific Standard, it’s common to not notice things right in front of you when you are used to seeing them every day.  You will be surprised to notice dings in the wall or paint chips on the baseboard when you’re actually looking for them.  It’s important to repair any damage and to touch up the paint anywhere that needs it.  If you are handy, this could be an easy and quick task to check off your list.  If you don’t even own a screwdriver, much less have paint and spackle laying around, then this may be another area you outsource.  Ask friends for personal references or search reviews online to help find a reputable handyman, and be sure to get different quotes to avoid being ripped off.

Staging for Success

One of the most important details in getting your home ready is to properly stage it.  According to Forbes, homes will sell faster and for more money when they are well staged.  Staging your home involves setting up your furniture and décor to show off your home’s best features and to neutrally appeal to everyone who walks through your home.  Unless you are an interior decorator by trade, this is a great moment to bring in a professional and it could be worth the expense. Regardless of the direction a professional thinks your décor needs to go, they will certainly ask you to remove all of your personal items and photos.  You want potential buyers to walk into your home and imagine themselves already living there.

Whether you’ve chosen to hire people to help you or you’ve ended up tackling it all yourself, your home is now clean, tidy, and showroom ready.  Hopefully with all the hard work you have put in, your house won’t be on the market for long!

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Flagstaff Doney Park Real Estate

7955 Hummingbird Ln, Flagstaff, AZ 86004

Are you on the lookout for a beautiful home with room for you family and a large property where you can thrive? Look no further than 7955 Hummingbird Ln! This Flagstaff Doney Park Real Estate sits on a whopping 2.25 acres, sports 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and a massive great room that can act as a flex or family room with skylights and high windows to enjoy the bright sunlight… not only that, but the home also offers beautiful views of the mountain peaks! Keep this beautifully maintained home pristine with the enclosed porch/mudroom where you can drop off your coats, muddy/snow covered shoes and other outer wear before entering the home. This home has been maintained wonderfully and even comes with amazing extra features including new family room floors, solar panels to save on electricity, a new pellet stove for the gourmet chef in the family, new electric water heater optional propane if wanted (lines already here), new propane furnace, replaced windows in the living room with Renewal by Anderson windows with lifetime guarantee, and the septic tank has been serviced and baffles replaced on leaching and intake side, PLUS a 384 sq ft shed so you have endless storage! Contact The COLLINS TEAM today to see this Flagstaff Doney Park Real Estate and more homes in Doney Park! (928) 230-5168

• 2.25 Acres
• 4 Bedrooms
• 2 Bathrooms
• 1,914 Sq Ft
• 384 sq ft Shed
• Solar Panels
• Fenced Dog Run
• Doney Park East
• 2 Car Garage

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Flagstaff Horse Property with Greenhouse on 2.5 Acres

9330 Valerie Way, Flagstaff, AZ 86004

Are you an avid gardener? Do you follow movements like “Food Not Lawns“. Maybe you’ve always dreamed of having a few chickens, goats, horses and getting more in touch with the land by growing your own food. If you’re tired of the city life and want to live somewhere you can tend to your vegetables and go for morning walks in the woods… this property might just be your dream home! Sitting on a comfortable but manageable 2.5 acres, this property is perfect for those who are interested in the homesteader/self-sufficiency movement, someone who wants to make a little extra cash selling their produce at the local farmers market, or just someone who wants to enjoy a little more fresh air in their life! The possibilities are endless with this property. With planter beds, a greenhouse (that produced 600 pounds of tomatoes, tomatillos, peppers and eggplant last year!), no home owners association holding you back, a good sized 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home that comes in at nearly 1800 sq ft.. what more could you want? The home is conveniently located in a cul de sac lot that is walking distance to national forest and open beautiful views of the San Francisco Peaks! Contact The COLLINS TEAM today to see this Flagstaff Horse Property with Greenhouse and more horse properties in Flagstaff! (928) 230-5168

• 3 Beds
• 2 Baths
• 1,798 SqFt
• 2.5 Acres
• No HOA
• Horses allowed
• Unobstructed San Francisco Mountain views
• Greenhouse
• Storage Shed
• Fenced Dog Run
• Double Pane Windows
• Built in 2004

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Doney Park Flagstaff Real Estate

9155 N Doney Park Ln

The search is over! Here is the 4 bedroom home Doney Park Flagstaff real estate you’ve been dreaming about! This adorable home has it all with 4 bedrooms (not counting the bonus room!), 2 baths and luxurious Travertine tile as kitchen counter tops and in all of the common areas. The bedrooms feature new, clean carpet, new double pane windows throughout to keep your utility bills down, a recently updated roof in 2012 and a brand new furnace as of March of this year! Soon there will be new exterior paint to add to this already extensive list thanks to the current owners. Come see your future Doney Park home in Flagstaff before it’s gone! Contact us today! (928) 275-1152

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Homes for Sale in Flagstaff AZ

7525 E Yancey Ln

Hold the phone!!! You will be amazed by this home in the Doney Park area of Flagstaff on a paved road. Of homes for sale in Flagstaff AZ, you will be hard pressed to find another with this size and price at 1760 sq ft with 4 bedrooms, 2 baths on 2.5 acres! This Flagstaff real estate has plenty of room for family, projects, toys, animals, gardens and more! This home features a large amount of living space with a huge homey eat-in kitchen. It is a south facing home which is great for winter snow melting away! Whole house fan in hallway ceiling for keeping you and the family nice and cool on those warm summer nights; that is another rare find at this price! The expansive backyard is fenced for children and pets while still leaving room left over for horses and other larger animals in the back. The fact that the home is on a corner lot makes it super convenient and easy to drive around to the back of the property for barn, etc. This home will be gone before you know it, so see it while you still can! Schedule your viewing today. (928) 774-3392

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