Fort Mohave, Arizona is quietly becoming one of the top destinations for homebuyers seeking affordable desert living, proximity to the Colorado River, and a strong sense of community. Nestled in Mohave County just south of Bullhead City, Fort Mohave offers a blend of residential comfort, recreational appeal, and investment potential. Whether you’re relocating, buying your first home, or selling property in the area, understanding the real estate landscape is key.In this guide, we’ll explore Fort Mohave, Arizona through the lens of market trends, community features, and the most popular neighborhoods.Why Choose Fort Mohave, Arizona?Fort Mohave is an unincorporated community that combines the serenity of desert landscapes with the convenience of being close to shopping, healthcare, and ou... 07/14/2025

Bullhead City, Arizona, sits on the banks of the Colorado River, directly across from Laughlin, Nevada. Known for its warm climate, recreational opportunities, and relatively affordable cost of living, it has become increasingly attractive to retirees, remote workers, and first-time buyers alike. But is Bullhead City a good place to live? As a local realtor with hands-on experience in the Bullhead City housing market, I’ve helped dozens of families evaluate whether this desert community is the right place to call home. Below, I’ll outline the key pros and cons for homebuyers considering a move to this unique corner of Arizona.Pros of Living in Bullhead City1. Affordable Real EstateOne of the biggest draws to Bullhead City is its affordable housing. Whether you're looking for a starter h... 07/14/2025

Within the real estate industry, sometimes we, as professional real estate agents, fail to remember that as individuals:You’ve got a friend in me.That friend is often another professional real estate agent.This friend is there:"When the road looks rough ahead"And this may include dirt roads filled with rocks, ruts, washes and open range cattle, OH MY! Then we may fail to remember that:“You’ve got troubles, I’vet got em too”Of course, some of our own friends may make this statement:“There isn’t anything I wouldn’t do for you.”Yet there is strength in numbers, only if that number is two:“We stick together, we can see it through.”For those professional real estate agents who have been in the real estate industry for more than a couple of years may believe:"And as the years go by""Our frien... 06/30/2025

Have you ever listed a vacant land property, reviewed the past sales, toured the property and thought “If I am fortunate, the property should sell with 45-60 days?” Never in your wildest dreams did you ever think it would sell quickly. This past week after placing a For Sale Sign on this .14 acre parcel located at 4460 S Cielo Azul Dr.,  Fort Mohave, I received 3 calls within 3 hours and within 24 hours had one written offer and two verbal offers. After sharing the two verbal and one written vacant land offers, I mailed off the written offer to the seller who does not have Internet access.When I  called the seller and told her that I received 3 calls within an hour of placing the sign, she was beyond happy.  Then when I called her and said a written offer was going in the mail on Monday... 06/24/2025

When we moved here to Golden Valley, AZ back in March of 2017, we looked forward to living here in the high desert with plenty of elbow room and lots of peace an quiet. As my husband, Ken, is a Vietnam Veteran, he decided to visit the local Veteran’s clinic. The clinic experience was very positive with the Doctor ordering a test due some sporadic discomfort my husband was experiencing. Fast forward a month, as the local hospital was not responding quickly enough the Doctor became quite irate and we had a last minute appointment within 48 hours.That last minute appointment on a Friday afternoon turned into an emergency room visit followed by an order for an emergency surgery. The reason is the test revealed a presumed cancerous tumor attached to his small intestine. Since he had a small ... 06/23/2025

After being a professional real estate agent for now over 8 years, though I have five decades of sales experience, I was once again reminded of the results of going the extra mile.  Last week I received a residential listing referral from a real estate agent in Maricopa County and I indicated that I would need to drive by the property before considering accepting this residential property referral. Within 3 days, I drove by the residential property, crafted a competitive market analysis and visited with the property owner.What I learned from that residential listing appointment was before I could list this home, I had to undertake some due diligence. For me this was a conversation with my broker and a visit to Mohave County Sheriff’s department.The referring agent called me back and I s... 06/23/2025

For those moving to Arizona seeking to buy real estate, many are not aware that the State of AZ is an open range state. There are numerous states that have open range laws with many west of the Mississippi.Here in AZ, ranchers lease land from the Bureau of Land Management. This allows the cattle to roam freely without fences.  In some instances, ranchers have large acreage ranches which are fenced.With open range cattle here in Golden Valley, AZ and Mohave County, AZ driving the paved and dirt roads is sometimes dangerous for both drivers and cattle. Speed limits of 45 mph may seem ridiculous slow because there are no homes in sight or oncoming traffic. However, the desert brushes often hide cattle and suddenly you have a large bull, steer, cow or calf in the middle of the road.Several ... 06/10/2025

Lately this word of Sense has been in the news in general conversation when paired with common.  The word sense has many meanings from being something intuitive as in a “gut feeling” to part of the human physical experience as hearing, seeing, touching, etc.Albert Einstein has his own belief about common sense though I don’t totally agree with his belief.Common sense is the collection of prejudices acquired by age eighteen.This quote looks to both the intuitive and the human physical sense:Where the senses fail us, reason must step in.Galielo GalileiThen I came across this quote:Giving requires good sense. OvidBeing someone who believes in gratitude, I discovered this quote by Melody Beattie:Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today, and creates a vision for tomorrow.Giv... 06/09/2025

Real estate is truly a 24/7 business.  Add in each real estate transaction is unique, personal time becomes evasive.For the last couple of years, I have made a concentrated effort to schedule more personal time.  And this year I have been able to be more successful in achieving this personal goal.For the last several months, eacn Sunday morning, my husband and I travel about 30 minutes to the local American Legion (Post 22) here in Golden Valley, AZ to enjoy Sunday breakfast.  Our two meals including tips cost us $15.00.  We then have the opportunity to visit with other members. By having this weekly breakfast, we are away from barking dogs, cell phone (calls and texts) and real estate paperwork.Then a friend is getting married this fall and I am working on a counted cross stitch sample... 06/09/2025

Yesterday evening when I explained to a friend I could not attend the weekly Friday late afternoon get together as I had just received another residential listing referral, he said “Go make some money.” When we are in sales, we often hear this phrase or a similar phrase. Yet what I have discovered and learned with over five (5) decades of sales experience, is first one has to make a relationship.For example, last night I received a call from a REALTOR® located in Maricopa County. This professional real estate agent had a client here in Kingman who wanted to sell a residential property. The agent asked if I work in Kingman and I responded yes.Then I did ask for the location because Kingman AZ mailing addresses extend north to almost Dolan Springs/Meadview, south to Wikieup and East to th... 06/07/2025

Imagine not having neighbors to your north, south or east. This nearly 2,000 sq. ft. home on over 2 acres with 2 vehicle space garage is looking for a new owner.5677 W Unkar Dr, Golden ValleyCovered Front Porch3 Bedroom/2 BathroomsNo HOAHorse FriendlyPrimary Bedroom has sitting room that can be used as an office, library or craft room with access to small rear covered porchFamily Room Another PlusNicely Landscape Front YardPartially Fenced360 Mountain ViewsAmazing Sunrises and SunsetsLots of Elbow RoomCall for Tour #LetsGetBackToRealConversations #WeDoThingsDifferently #ArizonaAcreage #mlsArizona #HorsePropertiesArizona #BuyHomeArizona #GoldenValleyAZHomesAndLandLeanne M Smith, The Grit and Gratitude Agent Who Goes the Extra Mile Because Life Begins Where the Pavement Ends.Feature Photo... 06/05/2025

Years ago some may remember a word accompanied by a handshake was all that was needed to sign small to million dollar contracts or just to personal agreements. Back then:Your WORD Was Your Bond!In today’s marketplace more consultants and websites are offering sales advice. The focus has turned to value be you a professional real estate agent or a salesperson in another industry. Today contrary to all the advice:Your WORD Is Your Value!Funny thing about sales, many sales folk including real estate agents overlook this simple concept of WORD when discussing value creation.  Much of the focus, as I just read in another of the plethora of articles on this subject of value creation, is on marketing, negotiations, competency, etc. However, at the end of the day your value, your worth, as a pr... 06/04/2025

Lately I have had “I love Selling Dirt” truly come back to bite me because I have never been so busy.  My latest “dirt” sales lead actually came from Active Rain. Over 90% of my real estate sales leads come from referrals and signage.  To be forthright, I didn’t ever realize or anticipate the impact of those four (4) words.The reason I love selling dirt is because listing and selling dirt has far fewer hassles. First, most vacant land purchases are cash.  Second, outside of septic being installed, the only other inspection or due diligence action is possibly hiring a surveyor. Third, marketing cost is simple: MLS has feeds to other real estate websites and Drone Photos if necessary. Fourth, only three trips required: #1: Confirm I want to list the property and take photos; #2: Place sig... 06/03/2025

If you're exploring Bullhead City, AZ, or are a local looking for some new dining spots, you’re in luck. This vibrant city on the Colorado River offers a variety of restaurants that cater to every palate—from classic American fare to flavorful Mexican dishes and fresh seafood. Whether you’re craving a casual bite or a fine dining experience, Bullhead City has plenty of great options to satisfy your appetite.In this guide, we'll highlight some of the top restaurants Bullhead City has to offer, perfect for locals and visitors alike.Diverse Dining in Bullhead CityBullhead City's restaurant scene reflects the area's laid-back lifestyle while providing quality and variety. Here are some of the best restaurants Bullhead City offers, known for their great food, friendly service, and comfortabl... 06/02/2025

Fort Mohave, Arizona, is a place rich in history, culture, and community spirit. Nestled along the banks of the Colorado River, this small town holds a significant place in the story of the American Southwest. Whether you're a history buff, a potential homebuyer, or someone curious about this unique Arizona location, understanding Fort Mohave's past offers valuable insights into its present and future.The Origins of Fort Mohave, ArizonaFort Mohave began as a military outpost established in 1859 by the United States Army. Its original purpose was to protect settlers and travelers during a turbulent period of westward expansion. The fort was strategically placed near the Colorado River to control river traffic and to provide a defense point against potential conflicts with Native American... 06/02/2025

Maybe the 1/5th of time real estate buyers spend in searching for a home or even vacant land without a real estate agent is because they are frustrated from not receiving: Returned phone calls from Agents Real estate agents not answering their phone calls or texts Agents with voice mail boxes that can no longer accept new voice mails Accurate information about properties Lack of information about potential residential homes or vacant land parcels Unaware of the nuances within specific geographic areas such as zoning, flood plains, road access, etc.  In other words, possibly this wasted time without a real estate agent is not the fault of many of the buyers?Yes, frustrated buyers are many. In the last 6 days I have spoken and/or met with two very frustrated buyers.  Both shared some of t... 05/29/2025

Often sellers have a desire to list their residential properties or vacant land parcels at a price often higher than the reality of local real estate market.  This is why comparing apples to apples within the competitive market analysis (CMA) is quite critical.I was reminded of this clash with a recent request to list a vacant land parcel with utilities here in Golden Valley, AZ. Given there was already a much larger parcel with utilities just down the road less than 1/10th of a mile away, the competitive market analysis clashed with the seller’s desired listing price.  Even though I have been in this industry just 8 years, I realized this clash would only create ill will if I did list it as the sellers were adamant about securing a bottom line much higher than current real estate marke... 05/28/2025

Once upon a time, these authors, Jason Jennings and Laurence Haughton, wrote a book in 2000 entitled It’s Not the Big that Eat the Small..It’s the Fast that Eat the Slow. Within these 262 pages, the authors share how fast has become the competitive advantage.  I was reminded of this book when I read this title and lead in summary sentence from Real Estate News:“Where small brokerages have an edge over the giants.”Any large or giant firm including real estate brokerages cannot historically move quickly because the larger the firm the larger the bureaucracy. Small regional and independent brokerages do not have as much bureaucracy and can move much faster. During times of real estate market upheaval the regional and smaller real estate brokerages do have a competitive advantage especially... 05/27/2025

James Carville who was behind the successful election of William Jefferson Clinton shared these four simple words that were not only truthful, but resonated with middle class America:It’s the economy stupid!Today with all the emphasis on AI being the future success tool for professional real estate agents, I have put a twist on Carville’s words:It’s the relationship stupid!AI will, in my opinion, never be able to develop authentic relationships. Additionally, AI will not know all the nuances within in local real estate market. This is the primary reason professional real estate agents need to stay within their area or areas of competence.Here in Mohave County, the fifth largest land county in the US, we have: Bullhead City Kingman City Lake Havasu City Chloride Unincorporated Dolan Spri... 05/27/2025

This weekend Americans are celebrating a day to remember and honor those fallen heroes who gave the ultimate sacrifice, their lives, to protect Americans. We call this day Memorial Day where patriotism is on full display between the blog posts, online articles to social media postings.Patriotism as defined by Merriam-Webster is:“Love for one devotion to one’s country.”The Cambridge Dictionary (online) takes the above definition one step further:“The feeling of loving your country more than any others and being proud of it.”My Swedish grandparents who immigrated legally into the U.S. had a love for America and were very proud to become U.S. citizens. When they immigrated in the early 1920’s, the only person who could speak and write English was my grandmother. She taught my grandfather a... 05/26/2025