It’s a Good Investment

Although real estate is a constantly changing market, it’s a worthwhile investment once you secure a property. If you decide to purchase a vacation home, the smallest changes will help you maximize your profit down the road if you decide to sell or rent. Even if you don’t have any intentions of selling, these upgrades will help you enjoy your new house as much as possible. If you’re deciding whether or not to invest in a vacation home, a mortgage pre-approval is a great way to determine your budget based on location, square footage, amenities, and any other factors that are important to you. Once you decide how much you’re willing to spend, you can begin looking for your perfect vacation home! 

There are many small changes you can make to boost the value of your home. On the exterior, painting the front door and trim a more modern color can update your curb appeal. Revamping your landscaping or even putting in a new pool and patio area in your backyard will make a huge difference. These features are great for vacation homes especially, since you’ll be outside enjoying these amenities. On the inside, replacing carpet with hardwood flooring can help make your house feel more modern and airy. This allows you to add area rugs in certain rooms to create defined spaces while maintaining an open floor plan. If your property doesn’t have an open floor plan, there are typically ways to help improve flow, whether it be removing some walls to open up your kitchen and living area, or using cohesive design styles to make separate rooms feel more uniform.

When it comes time to sell, you’ll be able to turn a profit if you make the most of the home’s potential due to these higher ROI upgrades. Especially in the current market, renovations can help increase the home value and allow you to make more than you even purchased the home for. The smallest updates will come in handy if you decide to sell your vacation home down the road.

It Can Serve as a Side-Hustle

A vacation home likely isn’t something you’ll consistently use throughout the year. Renting it out on sites such as Airbnb or VRBO during peak seasons will not only help you pay for the expenses associated with the home, but will also serve as a great business opportunity and way to ensure that your vacation home doesn’t sit empty for long periods of time. The great thing about these sites is that you can block off dates that you’ll be using the house and can rent it out the rest of the time. If you aren’t familiar with all that being an Airbnb host entails, there are many things you should know before listing your home on the site. You can also rent your vacation home out for months at a time if you only intend on using it during the summer months or school breaks. This is a great option if you’re far away and do not have the means to manage short term rentals, as there isn’t nearly as much maintenance required if you have one tennant for a long period of time. Another option is to rent out your home during the times you wish to spend at your vacation home. This way, neither house will be sitting empty and you’ll be able to get some extra money while you’re enjoying your trip.

You’ll be Able to Enjoy it

Being able to have unlimited access to an oasis for your family is likely the main reason people consider purchasing a vacation home. As kids get older and daily life gets more hectic, having a place to escape all of the chaos will surely come in handy. Devoting time to enjoy with your family is proven to increase your happiness and benefit your mental health. Not only will you enjoy having a second home, but your friends and family will definitely enjoy being able to come visit you for a long weekend or even a quick day trip. 

Another benefit to a vacation home is that if your schedule allows, you can move there long-term for summer vacations and create the perfect summer home. Many jobs allow employees to work remotely, so this is a feasible option for many families looking for a summer escape. Once you find your dream vacation home in Arizona, endless fun and memories await you!

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170+ Acres in Mohave County W/ Electric to Property

0000 Frontage Road, Golden Valley, Arizona 86413

Own your own massive swath of desert land in Mohave County, within sight of the I17 (and the railroad) for easy access–south of Griffith road. Electric runs along the eastern side of the property. Septic System Required. Water-Haul property.

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As we move further into 2021, we’d like to take a moment to look back on last year to congratulate our agents in Flagstaff, Lake Havasu City, Sedona, Kingman and Prescott who helped our clients sell 165 properties in 2020! Just more proof that you win at Realty ONE Group Mountain Desert! Thank you to all of our hard-working agents and to our happy clients. If you’re looking for a home seller agent in pretty much any corner of Northern Arizona, you shouldn’t hesitate to acquire the services of Daniel Collins, Jeff Collins, Shawna Wehner or anyone on The COLLINS TEAM. Ready to make 2021 even BIGGER? Give us a call and let’s get your home selling and buying process underway! (928) 275-1152

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Whether you live in Flagstaff, Lake Havasu City, Prescott, Sedona or Kingman, AZ, The COLLINS TEAM is your go-to real estate agent team for getting your home sold quickly and for the highest dollar amount! In November 2020 alone, our team sold 18 homes! Just more proof that You win at Realty ONE Group Mountain Desert! Thank you to all of our awesome agents and to our satisfied clients. If you’re looking for a seller agent in Northern Arizona, you’ll be hard pressed to find harder working top real estate agents like Daniel Collins, Jeff Collins, Shawna Wehner and all of The COLLINS TEAM. If you’re ready to sell your home and/or find your dream home as we make our way into 2021, give us a call and let’s get the ball rolling! (928) 275-1152

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Kingman Hualapai Mountains Home Bordering BLM Land

6815 E Knob Dr, Kingman, AZ 86401

Wow! Life in the beautiful Hualapai Mountains! Plenty of social distance on your nearly 1/2 acre property that borders BLM land and overlooks the beautiful mountainscape from a second level deck. Updated, custom open floor plan, walking distance to The Lodge, fenced garden, heated garage, wood burning stove and so much more!

Call us today to schedule your viewing of this Kingman Hualapai Mountains Home Bordering BLM Land at 928-275-1152!

• 3 Bedrooms (2 Master Suites)
• 3 Bathroom
• 1,854 sq ft
• Heated Garage
• In-house Laundry

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Good news for the swarms of people looking for an affordable place to settle down, start a family or retire. Kingman real estate is great due to both it’s affordability and availability. After all, what good is an affordable home if you can’t actually find the one you want?!  Kingman’s median home price of $127,900 and a median rent of $823/month are both well below the national average and with a vacancy rate of about 15%, you have plenty of homes to choose from.

Location Location Location

Speaking of affordability, you might be familiar with the fact that that pretty much doesn’t exist in California. As it happens, Kingman has great proximity to several great places including California! Less than an hour to the CA border, an hour and a half to Las Vegas and just 3 hours to the Phoenix Metro area.

Parks & Community Amenities

Community parks and swimming pools galore! Kingman is home to Centennial Park where you’ll find basketball & tennis courts, soccer fields & a swimming pool! Grandview Pool has a pool, slide and wading pool as well for those hot summer days! For those looking for hiking and camping opportunies there is also Hualapai Mountain Park which spans over 2,300 acres!

Small Town Vibes

Ready to escape the hustle and bustle of big city life?! Well you’ll be happy to know that the population is right under 30,000! Ready to enjoy the small town vibes in the “Heart of Rte 66” and search Kingman real estate? Give The COLLINS TEAM a call today! (928) 230-5168

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Riverfront Home in Bullhead with Boat Garage & Marina

1675 Highway 95 G8, Bullhead City, AZ

WOW! It’s hard to find a condo, townhome or vacation home that has EVERYTHING like this one! This Riverfront Home in Bullhead with Boat Garage & Marina, dock, launch & river access is a find a great price point. All appliances will stay, open airy kitchen, balcony with marina view access from master & living room, fireplace, heated pool, jacuzzi and so much more! HOA includes: boat slips, launch area, marina, clubhouse, pool, water/trash/sewer, basic cable, flood & exterior insurance AND gates.

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• 2 Bedrooms
• 2 Bathrooms
• 1,261 sq ft
• Condo/Townhome
• Access to Private Marina
• Public Pool
• 50′ Boat Deep Garage

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Pool Home near River in Parker AZ

1201 W 15th St, Parker, AZ 85344

Looking for your river oasis in Parker AZ? Look no further than this Pool Home near River in Parker AZ! Complete with fun colorful tiles, utterly unique architecture, private pool and ample parking for all of your toys with a three car garage and side parking. This is truly a desert oasis getaway home to enjoy the river and offroading in the desert!

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• 3 Bedrooms
• 3 Bathrooms
• 2,051 sq ft
• Santa Fe Style
• Colorful tiles
• Private Pool
• 3 Car Garage

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Affordable Starter Home in Kingman

3663 N Roosevelt St Kingman, AZ 86409

Attention millennials, young families and investors! Check out this great investment opportunity for under 115k in Kingman! Contact your favorite real estate team in Kingman, The COLLINS TEAM, to see this affordable starter home in Kingman AZ!

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• 3 Bedrooms
• 2 Bathrooms
• 2 Car Garage
• 1,140 sq ft
• Colonial style interiors doors
• Recent Light fixtures
• Side parking
• Fenced Backyard
• Centrally located

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Kingman Real Estate

4795 N OLD RANCH LN

This great Kingman real estate property still features a Home Buyer’s Warranty and a 3 car garage. Complete with tons of upgrades including an open floor plan, inside laundry room, split bedrooms, a walk-in closet in the master bedroom, stunning granite counter tops, concrete block wall, tile roof, RV Parking, private backyard with drive-through gate, front yard landscaping with an automated watering system, and much much more! Come see your future home today!

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