Jacki Semerau Tait's Blog

What should a real estate investor look for when purchasing their next rental property?  These tips are good for any market, although I wrote them based on purchasing investment property in Flagstaff, AZ - a college town with a focus on tourism.Cash Flow: It may seem obvious, but the most importa...

Flagstaff real estate continues on a healthy upward trend in value.  Median sales price is up 6.78% month over month, and 8.34% year to date.  Our absorption rate is down 7.4% from 6.35 months in August 2015 to 5.88 months in August 2016.Median sales price: $323,000 August 2016 | $317,000 year to...

Looking for a Mountain Getaway that truly allows you to retreat?  This is it! This off-grid cabin in Stoneman Lake, AZ is the perfect getaway. Solar and battery powered, septic, and Stoneman Lake private water.  Built in 2012, this cabin is up to date with all the latest standards and features.  ...

This Flagstaff Luxury Home for sale is a true Mountain Retreat with everything you can ever want. Located on 10 acres of your own Ponderosa Pine Forest, this is so much more than just a home.  It's a lifestyle.A total of 6250 sq. ft., with 6 bedrooms plus a guest suite, 7 bathrooms, 2 kitchens, G...

This South Scottsdale home for sale was just reduced to bring it under $400,000!  This house was worth the original list price of $425,000 all day long, but we need to move it. So our time-crunch is some lucky buyer's jackpot. Check out the virtual tour below, bring your Scottsdale Buyer, and wri...

At first glance, you're probably wondering why I would write anything about the Denver Colorado market. The short answer is - I wouldn't! But Belinda Spillman recently did, and I found it very relatable to the current status of our Flagstaff, AZ market.   In Flagstaff, especially in the market $6...

4229 East Broken Rock Loop, Flagstaff, AZ 86004Offered at $829,000.00   Don't miss out on this fabulous Flagstaff golf course home for sale. Located in Elk Run and overlooking the Aspen Valley Golf Course, this home boasts 5334 square feet, 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, and 3 levels.  Don't let the ...

Looking for a move-in ready home for sale in South Scottsdale?  This is it!  This adorable home for sale in South Scottsdale has 3 bedrooms plus a den that could be a 4th bedroom if needed.  Laminate flooring and upgraded carpet throughout.  Tiled back patio and Fenced pool in backyard.  Cul-de-s...

A big question that always comes around in late fall from potential sellers: "Should we list now or wait until after the holidays?" Of course the answer is, "The best time to list is when you're ready to list."  In other words, don't try to strategize market "timing." Do what's best for you.  The...

Last night around 11pm, I was lying in bed when the house started to rattle.  My first thought was "What are those darn kids DOING up there?"  I was thinking that my teenagers were causing some type of commotion.  Of course it only took a quick second for me to realize that the whole house was sh...