Sunday, May 31, 2015
Saturday, May 30, 2015
Owners Name Surfaces
Hello, yesterdays post about the drunk arrest here at Anasazi was the 3rd most read post since we began with the web sight in 2008....182 Readers
The man arrested in build 16 kept claiming he was the owner of the unit ??
Well today I was emailed some public record information on the owner of the unit
His name is BRUCE HODSHIRE...He lives in Build 12
Hoping Bruce will do the right thing...If his renter was crazy enough to want to fight police...how safe is the community with this guy walking around nightly drunk. AFTER THE BREAKING AND ENTERING LAST WEEK FROM SAME INDIVIDUAL..ASK YOURSELVES THAT QUESTION
Cmon Bruce all eyes in community are on you at the moment to rectify this situation !!
These nightly 1-2am wake ups are getting old
MANY MANY EMAILS LAST FEW DAYS ABOUT THIS CURRENT SITUATION!!!
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The man arrested in build 16 kept claiming he was the owner of the unit ??
Well today I was emailed some public record information on the owner of the unit
His name is BRUCE HODSHIRE...He lives in Build 12
Hoping Bruce will do the right thing...If his renter was crazy enough to want to fight police...how safe is the community with this guy walking around nightly drunk. AFTER THE BREAKING AND ENTERING LAST WEEK FROM SAME INDIVIDUAL..ASK YOURSELVES THAT QUESTION
Cmon Bruce all eyes in community are on you at the moment to rectify this situation !!
These nightly 1-2am wake ups are getting old
MANY MANY EMAILS LAST FEW DAYS ABOUT THIS CURRENT SITUATION!!!
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Friday, May 29, 2015
Who owns Build 16 # 206 ????
Well it seems like this unit is a new problem causer here, This is the same unit that the occupants were drunk last week and broke into another residents unit..Well the drunks are at it again, Last night from 8pm till after 10pm the same 2 people that caused a major disturbance last week and broke into a unit were out on patio again drunk, fighting and yelling again
Her and him both threatening each other with bodily harm?/ BUILDING 16 UNIT 206
Who owns this unit and why haven't they been notified about this bullshit..1st off our new board is starting to lose it new found FAVORITISM HERE AS MANY MANY AS OF LATE HAVE STATED..no one ever See's a board member walking property !! Ever...
Last night Security had to park outside their unit for over an hour to see if violence erupted again with these 2 idiots and when security finally knocked on their door they told security we are owners and you are harassing us ??? I person left in taxi and the other said we was walking to bar ???lol................... How many nights of noise must we listen to
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AFTER WRITING THIS POST AT 11PM, I WENT TO BED AND GUESS WHAT AT 12:10 THESE TWO RETURNED HOME TO START AGAIN !!! SECURITY WAS CALLED AGAIN
At 12:20pm Officer Nielsen shined his flashlight on the patio and the man called the officer a a**hole and D**k...waiting to see if arrest is made ? Nice Resident we have to endure
12:35 Both residents arrested after 3 Phoenix Police cars are called ..BOTH FIGHTING OFFICERS ARRESTING THEM...
WAYNE OR BOARD IS SOMEONE GOING TO TAKE APPROPRIATE STEPS TO STOP THIS NONSENSE ??
SOME OF US WORK AND LIKE TO SLEEP AT NIGHT
here is video of arrest at 1am
Her and him both threatening each other with bodily harm?/ BUILDING 16 UNIT 206
Who owns this unit and why haven't they been notified about this bullshit..1st off our new board is starting to lose it new found FAVORITISM HERE AS MANY MANY AS OF LATE HAVE STATED..no one ever See's a board member walking property !! Ever...Last night Security had to park outside their unit for over an hour to see if violence erupted again with these 2 idiots and when security finally knocked on their door they told security we are owners and you are harassing us ??? I person left in taxi and the other said we was walking to bar ???lol................... How many nights of noise must we listen to
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AFTER WRITING THIS POST AT 11PM, I WENT TO BED AND GUESS WHAT AT 12:10 THESE TWO RETURNED HOME TO START AGAIN !!! SECURITY WAS CALLED AGAIN
At 12:20pm Officer Nielsen shined his flashlight on the patio and the man called the officer a a**hole and D**k...waiting to see if arrest is made ? Nice Resident we have to endure
12:35 Both residents arrested after 3 Phoenix Police cars are called ..BOTH FIGHTING OFFICERS ARRESTING THEM...
WAYNE OR BOARD IS SOMEONE GOING TO TAKE APPROPRIATE STEPS TO STOP THIS NONSENSE ??
SOME OF US WORK AND LIKE TO SLEEP AT NIGHT
here is video of arrest at 1am
Thursday, May 28, 2015
Wednesday, May 27, 2015
Short Term Rental Solutions ??
As many of you see here on a regular basis, We have a group of owners and a few management
companies that are still renting weekly or weekend rentals here. This last few months there were security issues with at least 4 short rental units here. This week a group of residents met to start finding 1 or 2 folks per building to document the units that have continuous short term rentals happening. We all know as FULL TIME Residents who lives in our building and who has those few units in each building that are CONTINUOUS WEEKEND & WEEKLY RENTERS
We have 9 buildings as of today with residents that are documenting these units, To which every month can be turned over to Wayne and Board..We have discussed at many board meeting about increasing fines to deter these money monger owners who rent here with no concern about our rules and regulations
Anasazi Talk has also compiled a list of Realtors we suggest per other owners recommendations and also Management companies that are recommended that have been on the up and up here, This list will also give you the names of Realtors and Management companies that residents have had past issues with.
If you would like a copy of the Recommended and Not recommended Realtors and Management companies ...Please email us at anasazitalk@gmail.com...And we will furnish you with this info!!
If you would like to be a resident that watches these kind of units in your building, please contact also at same email as above and we will have someone meet with you
If we all work in unison and acquire the info it will be of value to all residents here. Full Time or Winter residents.We cant expect Wayne and crew to watch as they are not here nights or weekends..This should be a community watch effort to try to help Board and Management company start to address this issue that has been long plaguing our community. Lets not let a few bad apples abuse our community.
companies that are still renting weekly or weekend rentals here. This last few months there were security issues with at least 4 short rental units here. This week a group of residents met to start finding 1 or 2 folks per building to document the units that have continuous short term rentals happening. We all know as FULL TIME Residents who lives in our building and who has those few units in each building that are CONTINUOUS WEEKEND & WEEKLY RENTERS
We have 9 buildings as of today with residents that are documenting these units, To which every month can be turned over to Wayne and Board..We have discussed at many board meeting about increasing fines to deter these money monger owners who rent here with no concern about our rules and regulationsAnasazi Talk has also compiled a list of Realtors we suggest per other owners recommendations and also Management companies that are recommended that have been on the up and up here, This list will also give you the names of Realtors and Management companies that residents have had past issues with.
If you would like a copy of the Recommended and Not recommended Realtors and Management companies ...Please email us at anasazitalk@gmail.com...And we will furnish you with this info!!
If you would like to be a resident that watches these kind of units in your building, please contact also at same email as above and we will have someone meet with you
If we all work in unison and acquire the info it will be of value to all residents here. Full Time or Winter residents.We cant expect Wayne and crew to watch as they are not here nights or weekends..This should be a community watch effort to try to help Board and Management company start to address this issue that has been long plaguing our community. Lets not let a few bad apples abuse our community.
Tuesday, May 26, 2015
Another Attempted Break In Build 5 ?
On Monday a Couple who lives on the 2nd floor stopped me to express a problem they are having.
.On 3 occasions in the last week they have been awakened by someone jiggling their door knob or trying to put key in and trying to get in door
On Sunday night 5/25/2015 it happened again and security was called, The guy was gone when
security arrived.This is a very nice young couple and his concern was when his girlfriend is home alone is what worries him most
The resident has stated that on 2 occasions this week he heard the door knob jiggling, he looked out peephole and saw man tried his door and then walked to opposite unit at opposite end of hall, before fleeing down stairwell.
He was dressed in all black on all occasions.He has now put mace at front door ? Security has assured him they will pass this info to other officers here
Just keep an extra eye out in your buildings for those that do not look familiar .
Our Security Officers do an outstanding job here and we are fortunate to have the same group of officers that know who belongs here and who does not
.On 3 occasions in the last week they have been awakened by someone jiggling their door knob or trying to put key in and trying to get in door
On Sunday night 5/25/2015 it happened again and security was called, The guy was gone when
security arrived.This is a very nice young couple and his concern was when his girlfriend is home alone is what worries him most
The resident has stated that on 2 occasions this week he heard the door knob jiggling, he looked out peephole and saw man tried his door and then walked to opposite unit at opposite end of hall, before fleeing down stairwell.He was dressed in all black on all occasions.He has now put mace at front door ? Security has assured him they will pass this info to other officers here
Just keep an extra eye out in your buildings for those that do not look familiar .
Our Security Officers do an outstanding job here and we are fortunate to have the same group of officers that know who belongs here and who does not
Vendors Violations
As we all know we have a very strong rule here about vendors on Sundays , Holidays and after 5pm
Unfortunately this rule is being broken on a regular basis here, This last week we have had workers working on a unit and have been told twice about the noise and construction at 7am in morning,
this unit also had owners contacted on Thursday and yet On Monday morning (Memorial Day) we had workers here making noise at 7:15am. I then went and told them they had to leave as no vendors were allowed on Holidays...after a bit of banter they decided they should leave..
.NOT BEFORE WAKING ENTIRE BUILDING 5 UP ..2rd time in a week workers started at 7:15am
We have tried to be extra patient here with new neighbors moving in BUT after 2 weeks of cleaning the hall every day due to drywall all over rugs and elevators and endless construction..They may wear out their welcome before they even move in ??
Then the Pool man got heckled by about 10 residents as he also started to blow pool 3 with blower at 8am on
Monday.....Not his fault as he was directed to be here...
BUT AGAIN NO VENDORS ON HOLIDAYS ??
Its getting a bit ridicules here that sleep in on Sundays and Holidays is becoming extinct
Letters to owners don't seem to work...Last week Wayne the workers were here with 4 trucks at 6:30 am in build 5 and started making noise and we had to call office...
WAYNE ??? You were on property..You don't see all these vendors here parked on your rounds in morning at 6:30am ??? Why should we have to call when they are right out in open at that time
ENOUGH IS ENOUGH SOME OF US STILL WORK AND ENJOY A QUIET DAY HERE AND THERE...WHY SHOULD WE NOT BE ENTITLED TO THIS QUIET TIME
Unfortunately this rule is being broken on a regular basis here, This last week we have had workers working on a unit and have been told twice about the noise and construction at 7am in morning,
this unit also had owners contacted on Thursday and yet On Monday morning (Memorial Day) we had workers here making noise at 7:15am. I then went and told them they had to leave as no vendors were allowed on Holidays...after a bit of banter they decided they should leave..
.NOT BEFORE WAKING ENTIRE BUILDING 5 UP ..2rd time in a week workers started at 7:15am
We have tried to be extra patient here with new neighbors moving in BUT after 2 weeks of cleaning the hall every day due to drywall all over rugs and elevators and endless construction..They may wear out their welcome before they even move in ??
Then the Pool man got heckled by about 10 residents as he also started to blow pool 3 with blower at 8am on
Monday.....Not his fault as he was directed to be here...
BUT AGAIN NO VENDORS ON HOLIDAYS ??
Its getting a bit ridicules here that sleep in on Sundays and Holidays is becoming extinct
Letters to owners don't seem to work...Last week Wayne the workers were here with 4 trucks at 6:30 am in build 5 and started making noise and we had to call office...
WAYNE ??? You were on property..You don't see all these vendors here parked on your rounds in morning at 6:30am ??? Why should we have to call when they are right out in open at that time
ENOUGH IS ENOUGH SOME OF US STILL WORK AND ENJOY A QUIET DAY HERE AND THERE...WHY SHOULD WE NOT BE ENTITLED TO THIS QUIET TIME
Monday, May 25, 2015
Sunday, May 24, 2015
Saturday, May 23, 2015
Update on Disturbance / Break In
Well after further investigation and talking with other neighbors, It seems the lady that was with the resident/renter? in Building 16. Actually
BROKE IN TO A UNIT IN BUILDING 5,
The owner was asleep and heard voices in his condo and woke to find a stranger in HIS CONDO !!
THE LADY ACTUALLY TOOK OFF THE SCREEN TO HIS WINDOW THAT WAS OPEN AND CLIMBED IN !!
As he walked out of bedroom she was in HIS HOUSE??
Other neighbors in building 5 have also remarked today that the same people are a constant ruckus on patio in evening, My next door neighbor who has lived here 15 years said it an ongoing problem
They live in building 16 and were so wasted they thought building 5 was their building ?? YES Under the influence of ??
Is this a resident or renter,
If a renter Was the OWNER NOTIFIED ?/
These 2 people were so wasted they could not walk..she was trying to drag him as he layed flat on sidewalk, hitting him and yelling for over 90 minutes before we had to call security
Breaking into a unit and no one was arrested ???The renter in codo broken into did not want to deal with charges or hassle involved... ....Sure makes folks feel unsafe with these kind of people as residents or renting here...
Too our Board ...Maybe this is a circumstance that should be discussed ... Renters here that cause this kind of issue needs to be dealt with much more serious than in the past....
This was an issue of someone breaking into a persons house at 1am in the morning ??
I will look to discussion on this issue at next board meeting...Many have remarked the last couple days ....All wondering how Board is going to deal with this very serious breech on Thursday night.A couple older folks in building said they are a bit scared about leaving windows open ??/
We should not have to lock up and close windows on 70 degree night and not enjoy the weather here and worry about a couple nuts breaking in OUR OPEN WINDOWS...??
BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND MANAGEMENT...WE LOOK TO YOUR RESPONSE ON HOW YOU WILL DEAL WITH THESE KIND OF RENTERS OR DISTURBANCES ??
TIME TO SET A PRECEDENT ??
BROKE IN TO A UNIT IN BUILDING 5,
The owner was asleep and heard voices in his condo and woke to find a stranger in HIS CONDO !!
THE LADY ACTUALLY TOOK OFF THE SCREEN TO HIS WINDOW THAT WAS OPEN AND CLIMBED IN !!
As he walked out of bedroom she was in HIS HOUSE??
Other neighbors in building 5 have also remarked today that the same people are a constant ruckus on patio in evening, My next door neighbor who has lived here 15 years said it an ongoing problem
They live in building 16 and were so wasted they thought building 5 was their building ?? YES Under the influence of ??
Is this a resident or renter,
If a renter Was the OWNER NOTIFIED ?/
These 2 people were so wasted they could not walk..she was trying to drag him as he layed flat on sidewalk, hitting him and yelling for over 90 minutes before we had to call security
Breaking into a unit and no one was arrested ???The renter in codo broken into did not want to deal with charges or hassle involved... ....Sure makes folks feel unsafe with these kind of people as residents or renting here...
Too our Board ...Maybe this is a circumstance that should be discussed ... Renters here that cause this kind of issue needs to be dealt with much more serious than in the past....
This was an issue of someone breaking into a persons house at 1am in the morning ??
I will look to discussion on this issue at next board meeting...Many have remarked the last couple days ....All wondering how Board is going to deal with this very serious breech on Thursday night.A couple older folks in building said they are a bit scared about leaving windows open ??/
We should not have to lock up and close windows on 70 degree night and not enjoy the weather here and worry about a couple nuts breaking in OUR OPEN WINDOWS...??
BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND MANAGEMENT...WE LOOK TO YOUR RESPONSE ON HOW YOU WILL DEAL WITH THESE KIND OF RENTERS OR DISTURBANCES ??
TIME TO SET A PRECEDENT ??
Friday, May 22, 2015
Another Late Night Disturbance / Break In
Last night around 11:30 pm folks in building 5 started to hear a loud ruckus and the sound of people fighting, It dulled still around 12:15 am when the noise escalated from the second floor of building 5, and security was called..
Upon arrival they found a gentleman named Sean from build 16 and a lady friend so wasted she was dragging him along hallway and the screaming and fighting continued..
Upon arrival they found a gentleman named Sean from build 16 and a lady friend so wasted she was dragging him along hallway and the screaming and fighting continued..
Turns out they were so wasted they were at the wrong building..Trying to get into another residents unit who also was sleeping in building 5...
By 1am Phoenix police arrived and the lady was put in handcuffs and removed ?...Thank you Security for showing quickly after being called...
Now the question ...Renter or Resident ?? If so who is owner or management on this unit ? ....
1:30am and many residents out on balconies watching this fiasco.....
1:30am and many residents out on balconies watching this fiasco.....
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DUE TO THIS POST.......... SHORT TERM RENTAL SOLUTION POST WILL NOW POST ON TUESDAY 5/26
Thursday, May 21, 2015
Wednesday, May 20, 2015
Reminder Fire Alarm Testing Tomorrow !!
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RESIDENTS OF ANASAZI
THURSDAY, MAY 21, 2015
The Annual Fire Alarm Inspection will be performed on the property.
The testing will start at 9:00 a.m.
You will be hearing the alarms sounding throughout the property as the fire alarm pull stations are being tested.
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Monday, May 18, 2015
The Small Touchs
Just a thanks for the small touches added as of late to the property, With all the big projects being completed, many have not noticed a lot of small changes going on also. One of many posts that board members and committee should not only walk grounds but look over each part of complex from the higher floors..So much is missed from just ground level view.
One was after the tree trimming, It looks nice from ground level but from upper floors it is a world of difference..I bought my unit for the view of pool and extended green I could see, But for many years it was blocked...The tree trimming was one of the best things to happen here with new board. Many I spoke with are also very pleased at how it opens the view again
Now for a great small touch I see Wayne has planted a small cactus garden on pool 3 heater building...when asked him about it, he said he saw how it looked from above when he was in a unit on higher floor and decided to improve it..Well It looks great ,, Small things that make a big difference And it looks great from upstairs units, many in building 5 have also expressed how good it looks.......Thank You
PICTURE BELOW IS MY SAME VIEW AS ABOVE BEFORE TREE TRIMMING
One was after the tree trimming, It looks nice from ground level but from upper floors it is a world of difference..I bought my unit for the view of pool and extended green I could see, But for many years it was blocked...The tree trimming was one of the best things to happen here with new board. Many I spoke with are also very pleased at how it opens the view again
Now for a great small touch I see Wayne has planted a small cactus garden on pool 3 heater building...when asked him about it, he said he saw how it looked from above when he was in a unit on higher floor and decided to improve it..Well It looks great ,, Small things that make a big difference And it looks great from upstairs units, many in building 5 have also expressed how good it looks.......Thank You
PICTURE BELOW IS MY SAME VIEW AS ABOVE BEFORE TREE TRIMMING
Now we need to get the tops of umbrella's on tables to be painted also, lol.. They have become quite shabby looking, Another item not noticeable from ground level..Maybe time to paint them to match the buildings ?? Just a thought !!
Sunday, May 17, 2015
MANAGEMENT OFFICE CLOSED ON MONDAY, MAY 25
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The Anasazi H.O.A. Management Office
will be closed
Monday, May 25, 2015
In Observance of
MEMORIAL DAY
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Saturday, May 16, 2015
Friday, May 15, 2015
This Weather ????
Friday Night 5/15/2015 ...6pm...
61 degrees..and Raining and Its May ??
Where are we lol ??
Many of our winter residents have warmer temperatures where they are now.......
61 degrees..and Raining and Its May ??
Where are we lol ??
Many of our winter residents have warmer temperatures where they are now.......
Short Term Rental Problems ?
Watch on Tues 5/26/2015 for a post on solutions to stop the never ending short term rentals at Anasazi
We will offer solutions to those that want this practice stopped here or introduction to Board about changing of fines for those that do not follow the bylaws here.
We will offer solutions to those that want this practice stopped here or introduction to Board about changing of fines for those that do not follow the bylaws here.
FIRE ALARM TESTING
| FIRE ALARM TESTING ON THURS MAY 21st STARTING AT 9:00 AM | ||
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RESIDENTS OF ANASAZI
THURSDAY, MAY 21, 2015
The Annual Fire Alarm Inspection will be performed on the property.
The testing will start at 9:00 a.m.
You will be hearing the alarms sounding throughout the property as the fire alarm pull stations are being tested.
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Wednesday, May 13, 2015
Anasazi Info
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ANASAZI POOL RULES
Watch your children around the pool!
No glass containers in pool area
No pets in pool area
No running or climbing on rocks
Guests must be accompanied by a resident
Babies must wear leak-proof swimwear
Large, inflatable objects, snorkels and fins are prohibited (small, single-person floats are allowed)
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Tuesday, May 12, 2015
NO Vote on FHA Loans
Our Board made a great decision with the voting down of the FHA Loan approval here.This was a decision many many residents agreed with 100% .Thumbs up for making a good decision
for the community and its property values
for the community and its property values
Monday, May 11, 2015
13 coolest summer things to do around Arizona
The coolest thing about the Arizona landscape is its diversity — you can find a comfortable
retreat any time of the year. In the summer, that usually means traveling to higher elevations. Just a few hours on the road can turn a hot summer day into a cool retreat. Here are some ideas for beating the heat in Arizona's high country.
Summer Scenic Skyride
Take a ride to the top of an extinct volcano, where a Forest Service ranger will answer your questions on the biology and geology of the region. The summit is 11,500 feet in elevation — so bring a jacket — and offers for breathtaking views of northern Arizona and beyond.
Details: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Fridays-Sundays through mid-October. Open Mondays on holiday weekends. From Flagstaff, drive 7 miles northwest on U.S. 180 to Snowbowl Road. Turn right and go 7 miles to the lodge. $15, $10 for 8-12 and 65-69, free for age 7 or younger and for age 71 or older. 928-779-1951, arizonasnowbowl.com.
This mile-long lava-tube cave was formed roughly 700,000 years ago by molten rock that erupted from a volcanic vent in nearby Hart Prairie. The top, sides and bottom of the flow cooled and solidified first, after which the insides of the lava river continued to flow, emptying out the cave. Dress appropriately, with warm clothes and sturdy shoes. The cave is as cool as 42 degrees even in summer, and you may even find some ice inside. The rocks are always sharp and slippery, too. Bring two or three sources of light in case one fails; it can be very dark just a mile in.
Details: Drive 9 miles north of Flagstaff on U.S. 180 and turn west on Forest Road 245 (at milepost 230). Continue 3 miles to FR171 and turn south 1 mile to where FR 171B turns left a short distance to Lava River Cave. fs.usda.gov/wps.
Scenic lift rides
Details: Lifts run 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. About 28 miles east of Pinetop-Lakeside on Arizona 273. Call for bike-rental rates. A $20 mountain-bike pass and helmet are required (bring yours or rent one). Lift tickets are $10 for non-bikers and $5 for age 65 or older and age 12 or younger. 928-735-7669.sunriseskipark.com.
Mogollon Rim camping
You won't need much help finding a great campground on or below the Mogollon Rim: Just look for the little tent symbol on your map, or drive around until you find one. But for those who need more focus, consider Alderwood Campground on Haigler Creek , a water-chiseled canyon popular for its trout fishing and swimming holes. No drinking water available.
To get there, take Arizona 260 from Payson 24 miles and turn right on Forest Road 291. Drive 3 miles and turn right on FR 200. Continue 6 miles through Haigler Canyon Recreation Site to FR 202A. Turn right and follow this unpaved road for half a mile to the site. Better yet, find your own special place. For those willing to haul in their water and haul out their trash, the national forests offer lots of dispersed camping. Observe all fire restrictions.
Still looking for ideas? See the Arizona Highways Camping Guide:100 of the Best Campgrounds in Arizona, by Kelly Vaughn Kramer, (Arizona Highways, 2013, $22.95).
Grasshopper Point
Nestled in Oak Creek Canyon is a large swimming hole known as Grasshopper Point, a day-use site that's popular with swimmers and picnickers alike. The swimming hole is shaded and cool. Cliff jumping and diving are discouraged because of hidden rocks and the varying depth of the water. Three popular trails are accessible from the Grasshopper Point parking lot; Allen's Bend goes north and connects with Casner Canyon Trail; it also goes south and connects with Huckaby Trail. No camping, fires, pets or glass. Bring your own drinking water.
Details: Drive north from Sedona for about 2 miles on U.S. 89A. Grasshopper Point will be on the eastern side of the highway. fs.usda.gov/wps.
Tonto Natural Bridge State Park
Tonto Natural Bridge is an impressive span: Standing 183 feet high over a 400-foot-long tunnel that measures 150 feet wide, it's believed to be the largest natural travertine bridge in the world. Prospector David Gowan, the first White man to document the bridge, hid out in a cave beneath the span while being chased by Apaches. Despite that unfriendly welcome, Gowan claimed squatter's rights to the land and persuaded his family to emigrate from
Details: 10 miles north of Payson off Arizona 87. 928-476-4202,azstateparks.com/Parks/TONA.
Woods Canyon Lake covers 158 acres atop the Mogollon Rim east of Payson. Because of its proximity to the Valley, it's enormously popular during summer. Woods Canyon has a store and boat rentals, and is regularly stocked with trout. The Woods Canyon Lake Trail is an easy, mostly flat 5.5-mile loop around the water. Camping options include nearby Aspen and Spillway campgrounds. Swimming is not allowed.
Details: From Payson, take Arizona 260 about 35 miles east to Forest Road 300 and turn west. 928-333-4301, fs.fed.us/r3/asnf.
Grand Canyon North Rim
Yes, it takes seven or eight hours to get there from Phoenix. And it's open only from mid-May to mid-November. But you're really missing out if you've seen the Grand Canyon only from the South Rim. The North Rim has less development and fewer services, and even on a busy day, it doesn't feel as crammed. Have lunch at Grand Canyon Lodge and drink in the view. Relax on a leather sofa in the glass-walled lounge or in one of the rocking chairs on the patio.
Trails as short as a quarter-mile lead to awe-inspiring views. (There are plenty of longer trails, too.) And where most of the trails at the South Rim go into the canyon, many at the North Rim stay on top. There are scenic drives and overlooks aplenty. Treat yourself to a night in a Western Cabin, with two queen beds and a front porch. Other cabins are available, as are motel rooms and a campground. Reservations go fast.
Details: 928-638-7888, nps.gov/grca. 877-386-4383, grandcanyonlodgenorth.com
For a lesser-known wildlife destination, consider a visit to Portal, a tiny community on the eastern edge of the Chiricahuas in southeastern Arizona. The Chiricahuas, where the Apache chief Cochise hid from the "long knives," is a wonderland of bizarre rock formations and craggy canyons. Portal is near the New Mexico state line, in an area that doesn't have many highways.
Unless you take a long ride on some scenic gravel back roads, you have to drive a few miles into New Mexico, through the town of Rodeo , then turn west back into Arizona to get to Portal. Cave Creek Ranch is a relaxing getaway. Rooms start at $95. A large room with a kitchenette and beautiful river-rock fireplace starts at $135. Cottages start at $140 per night.
Details: Take Interstate 10 east 243 miles to New Mexico 80, turn south and drive 28 miles to Portal Road, then turn west for 7 miles. fs.usda.gov/wps. 855-558-2334,cavecreekranch.com. For more about things to do in Portal, go to portalarizona.com.
Big Lake
This hub of activity is one of the most popular lakes in the White Mountains. There's a store with supplies and boat rentals. Four campgrounds ring the lake, and several others are a few miles away. There are campsites for everything from a two-person tent to an 82-foot rig. You can fish for rainbow, brook, cutthroat and Apache trout, and hiking opportunities abound. Motors are limited to 10 horsepower. The lake is in the Big Lake Recreation Area of Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests, off Arizona 261 about 26 miles southwest of Eagar.
Details: 928-521-1387, biglakeaz.com; fs.usda.gov/asnf.
This 1,500-acre reservoir was created for irrigation, but it also serves as a state park with boating and camping facilities. The lake, 6,000 feet above sea level, is fed by snowmelt from Mount Baldy and Escudilla Mountain . Lyman Lake is one of the few places in northeastern Arizona with no size restrictions on boats, but you have to bring your own — no rentals are available.
The western end of the lake is a designated no-wake area for anglers. The lake is stocked with walleye, catfish and largemouth bass. There also is a designated swimming area. The park has a campground for tents and RVs, along with several yurts and four cabins with air-conditioning. At-large camping is allowed in some areas.
Details: The park is off U.S. 180-191, about 15 miles north of Springerville. 928-337-4441, azstateparks.com/Parks/LYLA.
This lake, on the Fort Apache Reservation, looks out on hills of spruce, aspen and pine. Hawley is one of the more scenic and easily accessible lakes on the reservation. It's a great summer getaway, offering a campground and rental cabins.
The lake is known for rainbow trout, but it also holds Apache, brook and brown trout. A $9 tribal license is required to fish on the reservation. Buy one online atwmatoutdoors.org or at Sportsman's Warehouse locations around the Valley. Check tribal regulations and have a map before traveling on the reservation.
Details: Hawley Lake, about 30 miles east of Show Low, is reached by Arizona 260, then south on Arizona 473. Recreation, 928-338-4385, wmatoutdoors.org. Cabin rentals, 928-369-1753, wmat.nsn.us/hawley cabins.html.
Play in the pines
The Flagstaff Extreme Adventure Course is a playground in the trees for kids and adults. Roped bridges and logs, Tarzan ropes, zip lines, nets, tightropes, climbing walls — the course is designed to test your stamina, agility, problem-solving skills and mental toughness. It's also just plain fun. The highest part of the course is about 60 feet off the ground.
Details: Open daily through Sept. 10. Groups start the course every 30 minutes, beginning at 8:30 or 9 a.m. Fort Tuthill County Park, 3 miles south of Flagstaff offInterstate 17 . $45 for the full course for age 16 or older, $25 for ages 7-11. Spots can be reserved online. 888-259-0125, flagstaffextreme.com.
SOURCE:http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/destinations/2013/06/24/arizona-summer-activities/2453373/
Sunday, May 10, 2015
Saturday, May 9, 2015
Time to Raise Your Rental Rates ??
After last nights story on news and the demand for rentals in Az, This may be the time for those owners to think about rental increase, We have seen a rise in selling prices here !!
And there seems to be a demand for winter visitors here..So rental rates should match selling prices ?? Time to capitalize on our prime property.
PHOENIX (KSAZ) - Maybe you've noticed it in your neighborhood, or as you've driven around town, large apartment projects being built.
It's a boom that will add tens of thousands of new units across the valley.
There are some projects underway and more to come as more people decide they would rather rent than buy.
Developers are building fast to keep up with the demand.
East valley, west valley, central valley, there is a big boom underway in apartment construction.
Mike Kron is a developer who is breaking ground on a 354 unit apartment complex in Mesa. Southern Avenue Villas is hoping to attract young families with a lifestyle community feel and a long list of amenities.
"Major club house, fitness center, business center, basketball court, cabanas, sand volleyball court, and a dog park," said Mike Kron.
Valley wide apartment construction is hopping, it's a shift away from traditional ownership to a rental lifestyle.
Rental brokers ABI Multi-Family said there are 56 projects underway, which will add more than 13,000 apartment units in the valley.
In the pipeline according to the company, 62 more apartment communities. That will add another 16,000 apartment units in the Phoenix valley.
Valley renters can absorb that inventory according to Kron, as people continue to avoid buying a home.
"It's tougher to get loans these days from both personal and professional experience. I know lenders are tougher, and a lot of people are shying away from single family homes and saying, you know an apartment isn't such a bad deal. We get to pay our check, they take care of all the maintenance for us, all we have to do is enjoy the community and that's not a bad thing for a lot of people," said Kron.
One question remains, is anyone alarmed that we will they overbuild in apartments in the valley?
Kron says with the Mesa Southern Project the demographics indicate we don't have enough housing and all of this will be absorbed very quickly.
SOURCE:http://www.fox10phoenix.com/story/28998290/2015/05/06/developers-surge-with-apartment-community-building-valley-wide
And there seems to be a demand for winter visitors here..So rental rates should match selling prices ?? Time to capitalize on our prime property.
PHOENIX (KSAZ) - Maybe you've noticed it in your neighborhood, or as you've driven around town, large apartment projects being built.
It's a boom that will add tens of thousands of new units across the valley.
There are some projects underway and more to come as more people decide they would rather rent than buy.
Developers are building fast to keep up with the demand.
East valley, west valley, central valley, there is a big boom underway in apartment construction.
Mike Kron is a developer who is breaking ground on a 354 unit apartment complex in Mesa. Southern Avenue Villas is hoping to attract young families with a lifestyle community feel and a long list of amenities.
"Major club house, fitness center, business center, basketball court, cabanas, sand volleyball court, and a dog park," said Mike Kron.
Valley wide apartment construction is hopping, it's a shift away from traditional ownership to a rental lifestyle.
Rental brokers ABI Multi-Family said there are 56 projects underway, which will add more than 13,000 apartment units in the valley.
In the pipeline according to the company, 62 more apartment communities. That will add another 16,000 apartment units in the Phoenix valley.
Valley renters can absorb that inventory according to Kron, as people continue to avoid buying a home.
"It's tougher to get loans these days from both personal and professional experience. I know lenders are tougher, and a lot of people are shying away from single family homes and saying, you know an apartment isn't such a bad deal. We get to pay our check, they take care of all the maintenance for us, all we have to do is enjoy the community and that's not a bad thing for a lot of people," said Kron.
One question remains, is anyone alarmed that we will they overbuild in apartments in the valley?
Kron says with the Mesa Southern Project the demographics indicate we don't have enough housing and all of this will be absorbed very quickly.
SOURCE:http://www.fox10phoenix.com/story/28998290/2015/05/06/developers-surge-with-apartment-community-building-valley-wide
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