Moving to Sedona - Taking the Plunge

So you may have a touch of "red rock fever" and you are getting serious about living in Sedona. A word to those who plan to move to Sedona. There is something very compelling about the natural beauty of the red rocks and the temperate climate that inspires visitors. In fact, many travelers keep returning and often rearrange their lives to finally live here! Once the big decision happens, newcomers face the prospect of finding the right home or a piece of land to build the right home. As the 2014 house market heats up, supply and demand continues to shift in favor of building a new home.  The existing home inventory is shrinking and vacant land costs are on the rise. So the critical path for a newcomer should be to gather a team of seasoned professional who understand the Sedona housing market. Start by choosing a professional team that includes a Realtor, architectural designer, and a builder. The good news is that Sedona is filled with top-notch talent.

Here are four key considerations as you begin the process of moving to Sedona:

1. Choosing vacant land. Land is limited in Sedona. Why? Because Sedona is surrounded by captivating National Forests and State Parks that form a natural urban growth boundary. So Sedona will not likely sprawl out like most cities. While land remained vacant during the recent housing setback, those days are now over. Residential construction is heating up and new homes are dotting the landscape. The remaining parcels should be carefully evaluated by your professional team before you buy them.
2. Choosing a Realtor. Realtors are plentiful and most of them have very good experience representing sellers and buyers. They know the neighborhoods inside and out and can guide you to the places that will bring you the most value.
3. Choosing a design professional. Over the years, Sedona has attracted some of the best residential architects and designers to its ranks. Why? Because creating dwellings that complement the unique beauty of the land is a designers dream. Professionals are tuned into the high desert climate conditions, and understand how to integrate your lifestyle into a Sedona home that you will love forever.
4. Choosing a home builder. Building a home in Sedona is unique in many ways. The rocky topography demands an experienced team of contractors who understand the means and methods for building on sloping home sites. Southwest architecture is built with materials that must conform to the high desert climate, and require trades with experience using these materials. Your contractor must be a team player who can work carefully with you and your designer to get the house you've always wanted into your life at price that you can afford.

Yes, there are other considerations as you take the plunge to move to Sedona, but lets get first thing first. These are the main keys to finding the right home for you and your family. Welcome to Sedona!