Prescott Valley on General Plan 2025

Prescott, AZ – The Planning and Zoning Commission has recently discussed four chapters or fundamentals of the General Plan 2025. The meeting began at 5:30 PM, Monday at the library auditorium, 7401 E. Civic Circle.

The council, composed of six members who act as advisory body to the Town Council, furthers that The General Plan would consist of community goals and development policies for the next 10 to 20 years. These will include texts, maps, and diagrams. Likewise, the commission has already conducted public hearings on chapters 3 through 6 which cover Growth Area Element, Land Use, Housing, and Circulation.

Chapter 3 aims to provide guidance for growth in Prescott Valley that is “logical and healthy”, and will improve the quality of life in the entire community.

Meanwhile, Chapter 4 and Chapter 5 emphasize Land Use and Housing, respectively. Although the latter was reported not to exist in the previous update, it emphasized “the availability and affordability of a variety of housing options [that are] critical for the continued growth and success of any community”.

Chapter 6 tackles Circulation and “focuses on the movement of vehicles, pedestrians, bicycles and other forms of transportation through the existing and future roads and trail system”.

The update has a total of 12 chapters while the rest are yet to be reviewed before the commission.

The news seems favorable to property developers especially that it tackled the establishment of affordable homes in Prescott.

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Source: Prescott Valley Tribune

Market Trends in Prescott

Prescott, AZ – Just recently, the average cost of real estate property in Prescott, AZ increased to $111 per square foot, compared to the same period last year when it decreased by 0.9%.

The median sales price for homes in Prescott AZ for Dec 2011 to Feb 2012 was $195,625 based on 250 home sales. Compared to the same period one year ago, the median home sales price decreased by 4.5% ($9,117) and the number of home sales decreased by 30.2%.

There are currently 1,990 resale and new homes in Prescott on Trulia, including 1 open house, as well as 281 homes in the pre-foreclosure, auction, or bank-owned stages of the foreclosure process.

The average listing price of homes for sale in Prescott, AZ was $394,072 for the week ending in Feb 29, which represents a decrease of 1.3% ($5,003) compared to the prior week.

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February Prescott AZ Real Estate Overview

Prescott, AZ – The average price per square foot in Prescott AZ is now $110, which decreased by 6% compared to the same period last year.

The median sales price for homes in Prescott AZ for Nov 2011 to Jan 2012 was $200,250 based on 350 home sales. Compared to the same period one year ago, the median home sales price decreased by 5.8% ($12,323) and the number of home sales increased by 2%.

There are currently 1,999 resale and new homes in Prescott, including 274 Prescott homes in the pre-foreclosure, auction, or bank-owned stages of the foreclosure process. The average listing price of homes for sale in Prescott AZ was $397,848 for the week ending in Feb 15, which represents a decrease of 0.1% ($497) compared to the prior week.

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Prescott, AZ – The average price per square foot in Prescott AZ is now $110, which decreased by 6% compared to the same period last year.

The median sales price for homes in Prescott AZ for Nov 2011 to Jan 2012 was $200,250 based on 350 home sales. Compared to the same period one year ago, the median home sales price decreased by 5.8% ($12,323) and the number of home sales increased by 2%.

There are currently 1,999 resale and new homes in Prescott, including 274 Prescott homes in the pre-foreclosure, auction, or bank-owned stages of the foreclosure process. The average listing price of homes for sale in Prescott AZ was $397,848 for the week ending in Feb 15, which represents a decrease of 0.1% ($497) compared to the prior week.

When browsing for new homes in Prescott, look for Dorn-built homes that you can trust to be stylish, comfortable, convenient, and energy efficient. Dorn Homes is the most reliable and efficient among home builders in Prescott.

(Source: trulia.com/real_estate/Prescott-Arizona/)

Jobs and Training for Unemployed at Prescott Community Café

Chino Valley High School student Rebecca Eltringham, 17, and Chef Bryan Nowicki prep for a catering event later in the day Friday afternoon at Open Door in Prescott. Nowicki is working with several charitable organizations to open a Community Cafe Training Center in downtown Prescott.

Prescott AZ – Thanks to Chef Bryan Nowicki and a group of local charitable organizations, out-of-work individuals can have temporary jobs and a place to learn useful skills at the “Community Cafe.” Nowicki currently serves as executive chef and director of the food program at the Open Door in Prescott.

Nowicki believes it might lead to a number of good things in the community. Not only would the previously unemployed be able to find jobs of their own, but they also would add to a pool of culinary employees for other restaurants in town.

Jean Littlehale, senior program director for Catholic Charities, agrees with Nowicki. She believes that the Community Café could lead to lots of benefits. She points out that people who have long been unemployed often have “life skill” problems that keep them from keeping a steady job. In addition to teaching the necessary culinary skills, the Community Café would work on those life issues, Littlehale said.

For instance, she said: “How do you problem-solve without losing your job?” The training will delve into issues such as what employees should do if they encounter car trouble or if their babysitter quits suddenly.

“It may seem slight, but it is those slight things that make a difference between having a job or not having a job,” Littlehale said. “We asked, ‘what would make a difference in our town?'” Littlehale said. “Everyone said what we really need are jobs.”

That led to the idea for the Community Café. Along with Catholic Charities and Nowicki, also on board are Sacred Heart Catholic Parish, the Arizona Women’s Education and Employment (AWEE), and the Coalition for Compassion and Justice.

Nowicki, or known simply as Chef Bryan in the community, already provides a version of the training at Open Door. He explained that he brings on volunteers who are out of work for a variety of reasons. The volunteers help with the cooking for the free meals that Open Door serves four times a week at its West Gurley Street location, along with the catering that Nowicki does through his Chef Bryan catering.

“Guys were coming through, and they were out of jobs,” Nowicki explained Friday as he prepared the food for a catered party later that night. He mentors them, and helps them find permanent jobs elsewhere.

The project is a good example of the efforts that the active and helpful community in Prescott exerts. It is this sense of community that attracts many homeowners who are in search of a good Arizona community. If you are still looking for that place you’ll call home, contact Dorn Homes, the number one custom home builder in Arizona. Dorn-built new Arizona homes are comfortable, convenient, energy efficient, and are situated in homey Prescott communities.

(Source: prescottaz.com)

 

 

BuildFax: Remodeling Up Since 2004

As home building remains bleak, good news still remains for contractors. Since 2004, BuildFax has been tracking data about home-remodeling activity which was up 22% in May over a year ago, reaching the highest level since BuildFax started.

It is not surprising that people are choosing to remodel their homes though, because underwater mortgages and tight access to credit have squelched many homeowners’ ability to move. The next best thing to buying a bigger house is creating one.

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According to BuildFax Vice President of Research and Development Joe Emison in a news release, “Through the first five months of 2011, we have seen impressive gains within the remodeling index, and May has continued that trend with a record-setting month.” Emison also said, “Even with the continued struggles in the economy, the remodeling industry has been a bright spot, as consumers look to make upgrades to their current homes, rather than purchasing a new residence.”

BuildFax found that remodeling increased month-to-month in all regions: 18% in the Midwest, 12% in the Northeast, 7% in the South and 7% in the West. Numbers were up year-to-year in three regions: 21% in the West, 10% in the South and 9% in the Northeast. In the Midwest, remodeling was down 11% from May 2010.

The National Association of Home Builders reported that its Housing Market Index, which measures builder confidence, rose two points in July, after falling three points in June. But the index, at 15 points, remains far below 50, the number at which sentiment is more positive than negative.

NAHB chief economist David Crowe said in a news release, “We view the upward movement in the July HMI as a correction from an exceptionally weak number in June that was at least partly attributable to negative economic news and the close of a disappointing spring selling season.” Crowe continued “Basically, the market continues to bounce along the bottom, with conditions in some locations beginning to improve.”

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Homes in Prescott: The Good Life in Arizona

What makes this little quaint town special to home owners? The reasons are plenty!

• Phoenix, the main city, is just an hour and a half away
• Has lots of beautiful lakes, forests, and views
• Is rich in fresh air free for all!
• Offers recreational outdoor activities like hiking, climbing, and biking
• Provides a haven for water sports enthusiasts with its fishing, kayaking, and boating options
• Has a growing community of energy-efficient New Homes in Prescott

Prescott is indeed a place for the active adult community and retirees, as well. It is the best place in the South to raise a family, or spend more meaningful twilight years.

About Prescott

Prescott is a destination that transcends the Arizona archetype. No sweltering summers or miles of cactus covered moonscape. The town’s mile-high location in the Grand Canyon State’s central highlands brings four mild seasons, an average annual daytime temperature of about seventy degrees, and over 300 days of sunshine. Just ninety miles north of bustling metro Phoenix, Prescott is nestled comfortably against the Prescott National Forest.

If you are seeking a city whose culture revolves around family values and an atmosphere of friendliness and courtesy with a fair share of “culture and the arts”, then consider moving in to Prescott, Arizona – the gem of the south!

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