Thursday, November 19, 2009

The Refuge at Lake Havasu RV Park

Many clients, friends, and neighbors have asked us lately what is going on at the Refuge at Lake Havasu. I found this article from the November 1st, 2009 Havasu News that sheds some light on the situation.


Refuge homeowners leery about RV park

By JAYNE HANSON Sunday, November 1, 2009 8:25 PM MST Havasu News

Although supportive of other proposed changes, many homeowner association members at The Refuge Golf & Country Club remain leery of an upscale RV park coming to their development."My front yard is going to be turned into a campground," said Refuge homeowner Lori Charlebois. The California sunbird, who travels by plane to her Lake Havasu City home, was unable to attend Saturday’s presentation at the golf course clubhouse.

Jerry and Cindy Aldridge, of Civic Center Executive Plaza, disclosed the plans for the golf course to the HOA members during a 90-minute presentation Saturday.The presentation was a courtesy to the homeowners in the area — who have no say or vote in the process, said Rodger Delk, president of The Refuge HOA and five-year resident.

One homeowner disagrees, saying the housing development residents do have a voice."I think it is evident that families and investors were sold a plan that encompassed an Arnold Palmer signature golf course and an exclusive, beautiful environment," said Lori Perry (Sejka), a California woman who purchased her Refuge home in January.Perry said a number of homeowners plan to get together and explore legal options that would give the Refuge residents a say in the matter."Just because Mr. Aldridge said so, doesn’t make it so … there has got to be a happy medium," Perry said.

The presentation included details of altering and shortening the golf course. Although the course will remain an 18-hole venue, it will lose its Arnold Palmer signature golf course status, Delk said. The loss of the course’s exclusive status and the location of 275 RV park sites dominated homeowners’ concerns."Nobody likes the idea of having motor homes in there," Delk said. He said the motor home sites are "very, very high-end and upscale" areas and include landscaping, lakes and colored concrete.The RV resort park location is set for the southeast portion of the property just inside the south gated entrance of the development.

Homeowners’ concerns are that they will enter the development and see RVs on the right and on the left, Delk said.According to county documents, the south RV area is about 24.72 acres and the east RV area is 17.26 acres. The sites will not be rented or sold and are an amenity to be used by club members. Spaces adjacent to an existing lake will be 85-by-40 feet with the remainder of the spaces measuring 75-by-40-feet.

A Mohave County Development Services representative said the RV park plan is currently undergoing staff review and will require a discretionary approval, according to an e-mail.Developers are not required to mail notification letters to surrounding property owners but only post notification to the general public of the proposed plan adoption, according to the e-mail.About 120 homeowners were at Saturday’s presentation representing 147 lots. There were roughly 25 in attendance with concerns, the HOA president said."It went well," Delk said of the meeting. "By a show of hands, more than half were supportive."

The Refuge’s $25 million, five-year re-development plan encompasses a ballroom, patio villas, three resort pools, fitness center, spa and tennis courts. It also would include a 300-seat, state-of-the-art live entertainment theater and private membership.The country club will remain closed for redevelopment and will re-open Jan. 2, 2010, as a private club.

Calls to Jerry Aldridge were not returned Sunday. You may contact the reporter at jhanson@havasunews.com.

-Article from Todays News Herald



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Lake Havasu City Real Estate Market Update - 11/19/2009






Lake Havasu City Real Estate Market Update as of 11/19/2009



Well the trend continues. Homes continue to sell at a much brisker pace than a year ago.


In fact from 10/15-11/15/2009 another 141 additional single family properties sold in Lake Havasu City well ahead of the 95 that sold during the same period last year. That's a nearly a 50% increase year over year.
Here is the breakdown of Lake Havasu market activity from October 15-November 15th, 2009:




  • 141 Single Family Homes Sold (77 of which were foreclosures)



  • Most Expensive Sold Home $800,000



  • Lease Expensive Sold Home $49,900



  • Currently 104 Foreclosures are on the Market in Lake Havasu City



  • Available Single Family Foreclosures Price Ranges as of 11/19/09 - $39,900 - $549,900


There is definitely a different feel in the air in real estate offices all over the city. Agents are busy, buyers are present, and due to the extremely low prices people are excited about real estate again. This might be the best opportunity for years to come to get in and buy a home in Lake Havasu City, AZ. Request a FREE Lake Havasu Foreclosure List here.



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Monday, November 16, 2009

Lake Havasu Home Hunting Weather Update

Just another perfect weather week in Lake Havasu City, AZ. If you are coming to look at homes this week you picked the right time. It's supposed to be perfect Lake Havasu weather in the 70s all week long.

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A perfect week to look be home searching in Lake Havasu.

Have a great day!

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Sunday, November 15, 2009

This picure above is of the Nautical Inn Beach on the island. The Nautical Inn was originally used as a Lake Havasu Hotel for those flown in by McCulloch decades ago to look at buying lots in the then up and coming town of Lake Havasu City, AZ.



A wonderful late October Sunset on Lake Havasu near Site Six on the island. Site Six is a FREE boat launch ramp.

Caught this interesting photo from close to the London Bridge Resort right next to the London Bridge. You are looking at a boat heading through "the channel" away from the London Bridge on the way back out to Thompson's Bay. This was a beautiful February Day in Lake Havasu City. Not bad for the middle of winter.
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