As nearly everyone knows, short sales have pretty much overtaken foreclosures in the country, and Prescott Arizona area is no exception.  And, most everyone has heard of or read about the horror stories about short sale negotiations breaking down or taking up to a year to resolve.  The new government program, HAFA, is aimed at making the short sale process go more smoothly, and could really make a difference if it works. If you or anyone you know is considering selling your home in a short sale, please consider contacting HomeSmart Fine Homes and Land in Prescott, we have been helping folks with short sales since 2008, and would be happy to answer any questions you may have. You can reach me through my web site http://www.prescotthome4me.com, or at 928-925-1087.  Sue Riddle

WOW! Can you believe another year is nearly over?! I just wanted to take a minute or two to wish anyone reading my blog a wonderful holiday season and a very Happy New Year! I hope you are blessed with family, friends, love and joy at this time and for the coming year, as I am.  I am so grateful for my blessings!

Prescott Arizona is one great place to consider for retirement.  Our climate is wonderful...even though we do have a definite change of seasons, none are extremely hot or cold. Downtown Prescott is beautiful, picture classic old west meets Northeast!  Whiskey row's old saloons and old hotels, the original courthouse and stately grounds in the center of it all, then tree-lined streets of victorian style homes overlooking it all. The scenery changes from tall pines to rolling rangeland to jagged granite rocks and several small lakes thrown into the mix. The views are gorgeous in all directions! Come and see this still unspoiled area and see for yourselves what a great place this could be for you to live in. To search for properties in the area, visit http://www.PrescottRealtor4U.com .