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Kingman, AZ Real Estate News

By Kathleen Murray
(Realty Executives Mohave)
Kingman is hosting it's annual Relay for Life Event on June 6-7th at White Hills Elementary. Cancer has taken my husband and father, and this year I intend to join in the event in honor of their lives and the life of my middle son, a childhood cancer survivor.  I'm participating not only for them, but for the caregivers that experience the heartbreak of the disease. There are many fundraising events that proceed the Relay.  Our team is sponsoring an event at the local I-Hop on Tuesday, May 26 where 25% of your dinner check will go to the cure.  We are also hosting a Rummage Sale on Saturday, May 30th at Realty Executives located at 2403 Stockton Hill Road. I can't imagine what it will feel like when I place the luminares in honor of my lost loved-ones on the field of the event.  I miss ...
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By Kathleen Murray
(Realty Executives Mohave)
Mohave Sun Power, LLC has announced plans to build a 340-megawatt solar concentrating plant 27 miles north of Kingman.  Planned to be one of the largest projects of its type in the world, it will use the same parabolic trough technology with m olten salt storage as the Albiasa Plant previously announced. Along with the plant proposed for White Hills, this is the 4th project to plan relocation to Mohave County! Although there is some concern about water useage for these projects, I am seriously hoping for some give & take on the part of local residents considering the need to promote development and job creation in the county.
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By Kathleen Murray
(Realty Executives Mohave)
I've heard people say, there is nothing for the kids of Kingman. Did you know that Kingman has 16 soccer fields, 4 baseball fields, 3 basketball courts, 4 tennis courts, 14 softball fields, 4 horseshoe pits, 2 racquetball courts, 2 volley ball courts, and much more in more than 13 neighborhood and community parks. All are available free of charge. We also have 2 aquatic centers, 2 P.G.A. Championship Golf Courses, askate park, an enclosed dog park and a nine-hole frisbee golf course.   Parks and Recreation offer low cost classes for kids in crafts and more plus there is Little League, J.O. Softball, Pop Warner Football, Youth Soccer, Dolphin Swim Team, Hualapai Tennis, Youth Basketball, Adult Softball, Billiards and Dart Leagues, Bowling Leagues, Gymnastics, Dance and much more.   Don't...
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By Kathleen Murray
(Realty Executives Mohave)
Kingman Regional Medical Center Foundation has just broken ground on the Joan and Diana Hospice Home.  After years of fundraising the much needed home is a reality.  Located at 812 Airway Avenue, the home will provide a place for those who are terminally ill and do not have a caregiver or live too far out of town for at home hospice service. This is a much needed service for our area, please offer them your support!
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By Kathleen Murray
(Realty Executives Mohave)
Mohave County Planning and Zoning has another solar power plant on the horizon.  Smaller than the first, the Comission will consider a minor amendment to the County General Plan, the Yucca Area Plan and a rezoning request for Havasu Solar Electiric to construct the site.  The farm will sit on 17.7 acres of property east of Interstate 40 and north of Boriana Mine Road near Yucca. Along the same line, it looks like the County is in discussion to amend the General Plan to allow more renewable energy projects to occur!  For more information about Mohave County, Kingman and Golden Valley visit our website at www.kingmanrealestate4u.com.  
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By Kathleen Murray
(Realty Executives Mohave)
      With the Memorial Day holiday weekend coming up, many people are making their first camping or exploring trip of the year on public lands in Northern Arizona.  It's time to think safety.      "Given the really hot weather we've had recently, a lot of folks are headed to higher and cooler elevations this weekend," said Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Kingman recreation planner Len Marceau.  "BLM's Wild Cow Springs, Windy Point, Packsaddle, and Burro Creek Campgrounds are popular weekend escapes.  They are first-come, first-served and range from no fee to $10 per site per night depending on which campground."Be careful with campfires, never leave one unattended, and make sure campfires are dead out any time they leave the campsite.  Check with your local county, state, or federal la...
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By Kathleen Murray
(Realty Executives Mohave)
I have a small confession, I'm a city girl...born and raised back on the east coast....now living in Kingman Arizona. I've gotten accustomed to seeing cattle, quail, coyotes, and other critters right out my back door.  But today takes the cake.  A bear wandered down from Hualapai Mtn and showed up at our local post office.  Of all days, I left my camera sitting on my desk so I could not get a photo.  I'm sure you will all be able to view the incident and hear all the news at the Kingman Daily Miner Website. I'm just loving living where wildlife runs free!  Stop by our website and learn a little about beautiful North West Arizona. www.kingmanrealestate4u.com  
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By Kathleen Murray
(Realty Executives Mohave)
These are trying times.  Help your local letter carriers! For the last 17 years the National Assoc. of Letter Carriers have held their food drive on the 2nd Saturday in May.  This year the drive is May 9th. Over 35.5 million people face hunger every day in America including 13 million children.  You can help!In the past 16 years, postal emplyees and other volunteers have delivered nearly one billion pounds of donations to community food banks.  In 2008 they collected 73,113,915 pounds of food. How do you participate?  It's easy.  Just leave your non-perishable donations by your mailbox  before delivery or at the post office.  Local carriers will collect your donation and deliver it to your local food bank. Help the Postal Service Stamp Out Hunger....don't forget, May 9.   If you have a ...
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By Kathleen Murray
(Realty Executives Mohave)
Mohave County makes Fox News this morning. It seems that environmentalists are opposing President Obama's renewable energy goals.  One of the projects mentioned is the solar energy plant scheduled to be built outside of Kingman.  Those concerned are opposing water usage, and particularly the effect on the Sonoran Desert Tortoise. We can have non-polluting energy projects and much needed jobs for people or we can protect the Tortoise. I hope clear heads go forward to make the right decision. 
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By Kathleen Murray
(Realty Executives Mohave)
  Not only will a massive windfarm grace our borders, but the news is that Albiasa Corporation has chosen a 1,400 acre site near Kingman as the future location for a $1 Billion 200 megawatt conentrating solar power plant. Gov. Jan Brewer has stated "The arrival of Albiasa Corporation is yet another big step toward establishing Arizona as a leader in the sustainable industries sector..."  The project is expected to generate 2000 jobs during construction and more than 100 permanent jobs for the area. For information on Albiasa visit their website at: http://www.albiasasolar.com/ For information about Kingman AZ visit our website at http://www.kinmanrealestate4u.com  
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By Pat Somers, Kingman/Lake Havasu Land & Homes
(Red Sign Realty)
Kingman, Arizona broke ground this week on their new wastewater treatment facility. This facility increased the capacity of sewage treatment from 2+ million gallons to 5+ million gallons of effluent. There is availabilty of increasing the capacity to allow for golf courses, etc. to purchase the reclaimed water for  irrigation purposes. Looks like development of new homes just received a boost in the arm. The Contractor says that they will be looking at local subs to do the work, which starts on Monday, 5/4/09 so the Kingman economy also will get a boost. If anyone is looking to relocate, now would be the right time while the prices are great and the supply of homes is huge. You also can benefit from the first time buyer's $8000 tax credit benefit as well. There is plenty of fresh air an...
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By Kathleen Murray
(Realty Executives Mohave)
We are getting a distillery.  That's right, we are excited.  It will be located in the Airport Industrial Park. John and Deborah Patt, the new owners have purchased a German-manufactured still similar to the one used in Flastaff by High Spirits Distiller, who manufacture prickley-pear cactus vodka. The company should open within the next 6 months.
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By Kathleen Murray
(Realty Executives Mohave)
The 22nd Annual Route 66 Fun Run starts tonight at 6 p.m. in Seligman AZ.  The classic cars, motor cycles and trucks will wind their way from Seligman on Saturday morning to Kingman AZ where events are sheduled all day.  Andy Devine Ave/Route 66 will be closed for the judging of vehicles from 3 p.m.-5 p.m. Come downtown to the Locomotive Park and enjoy the Bill Bailey Band, the Route 66 Scholarship Dinner.  There will be activities and vendors all day. This is one of the best weekends of the Spring.  Come on down and enjoy the fun. For more information contact 928-757-5001 or go to www.azrt66.com.  
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By Kathleen Murray
(Realty Executives Mohave)
Have you ever wondered just how long a particular building component like siding, may last on a new home If you live in Kingman Arizona, the most common material is stucco which has a normal 50+ year life if installed correctly.  Remember all stucco cracks with typical settling and exposure in our climate.  If a crack is less than 1/8 inch wide it shouldn't cause much concern.  However, if a crack is more than 1/8 inch or has a defection there is a possibility of structural movement and should be addressed asap. Other common siding materials should last as follows: Brick - lifetime Engineered wood - lifetime Fiber Cement - lifetime Manufactured Stone - lifetime Stucco - 50+ years Vinyl - Lifetime The ten most common defects encountered nationally, Foundation Electrical defects Roofing H...
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By Kathleen Murray
(Realty Executives Mohave)
Nancy, my business partner asked me to pass on information about the Square Dance Festival being hosted by the Kingman Kut Ups so here goes: From Nancy: Hi I wanted to let everyone know about an event in Kingman that we are very excited about.  The Kingman Kut-ups Square Dance Club is having their 29th Annual Route 66 Spring Jubilee, April 24 & 25, 2009 in Kingman, Arizona.  We are featuring Arlen Miller, a Great caller from Northridge, CA, and Barbara Lopez, a wonderful round dance cuer from Prescott, AZ.  We will starting our weekend out with a Friday night Dance, starting at 7pm at the Katherine Heidenreick Adult Center in Kingman.  Saturday we continue with a square dance workshop Saturday morning at 9:30am and a round dance workshop at 11:00am.  Saturday afternoon we are presenting...
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By Kathleen Murray
(Realty Executives Mohave)
Home and Garden Expo! Nancy and I are manning a booth next week from April 17-19 at the Fairgrounds.  Stop by and visit! We will have up-to-date information on FHA/VA loans, the New Buyer's Tax Credit, how to sell your home and much, much more. The Home and Garden Show is an annual event held every year at the Fairgrounds.  This year will see demonstrations from Master Gardeners, Home Designers, information on windows, and a chef's demonstration from our local Chef Gaul.  Over 50 vendors will be on hand. Come on down! Visit our webite at www.kingmanrealestate4u.com    
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By Kathleen Murray
(Realty Executives Mohave)
It's that time of year again The Annual Fun Run is coming to Kingman!   First held in 1988 the Fun Run attracts people from all over the US and even brings in cars from foreign countries.  The 3 day event starts May 1, starts in Seligman and travels 140 miles to Topock.  The Run stops in Kingman on Saturday where the cars are on display downtown at Locomotive Park and leaves after the Pancake Breakfast on Sunday morning at the Power House. Activities along the way include music, dancing, cruising, food and fun. For information visit http://www.azrt66.com Anyone can participate and I intend to run from Seligman to Kingman in my old 2005 Honda! Did you know that the longest continuous stretch of the old "Mother Road" left in the U.S. runs from Ash Fork, AZ to the Colorado River in Topock....
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By Kathleen Murray
(Realty Executives Mohave)
HMMC is currently filming a video of Kingman for their website.  The video will be used to recruit employees for the new hospital scheduled to open in the Fall.  MedCath the owners of the new hospital plan to later edit the video to provide information to the public about the community and hospital.  It will highlight the best of Kingman and promote our community as the perfect place to live. We can expect to see the video on the companies website within the next 30 days.
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By Kathleen Murray
(Realty Executives Mohave)
We have all suffered from the recent 19% increase in electricity rates and I'm happy to announce that Unisource is dropping rates on electricity approximately 21% as of June 1.  Unisouce has announced that the rates will be since they took control of our power since 2003. The drop is due to the reduced cost of natural gas and the Arizona Corporation Commissions "purchase price and fuel adjustment system put in place several years ago that resets electricity rates once a year based on the price of natural gas. Enjoy it while it lasts, Unisource has said that it would be seeking an increase in distribution rates in 2010.
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By Kathleen Murray
(Realty Executives Mohave)
Take time on April 9 to visit Kingman's Wildlife Fair.  Free and open to the public the event will be held at Kingman Academy from 6 to 9 p.m.  This is a youth event sponsored by Arizona Game and Fish and will be youth oriented.  Past events hosted 2000 guests.  View live birds, mammals, several species of rattlesnakes and other native wildife.  There will also be interactive hunting and fishing games.  Don't forget to bring your camera.  Photo ops will be available.  For more information, contact Game and Fish @ (928) 692-7700.        
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