by Evan Fuchs on March 20, 2013
Bullhead Farmer’s Market kicks off
The Bullhead Farmer’s Market returned this past Saturday, bigger and badder than ever.
A modest number of vendors sold a range of goods – from farm fresh produce and eggs, to homemade bread and salsa. Even handmade soaps.
As I’ve said before, I like the social/community aspect of a farmer’s market. I bumped into a bunch of locals and met a few more standing in line to buy gigantic strawberries. And waiting in line was no problem thanks to the lineup of live music booked by market manager Gabi Tolman.
The Farmer’s Market is held at Ken Fovargue Park on the 3rd Saturday of each month from 7am – 12 noon.
Hope to see you next time. In the meanwhile, here are a few pics from the first run:
by Evan Fuchs on March 19, 2013
Bullhead City and Fort Mohave real estate update. Homes for sale and statistics from Western Arizona REALTOR Data Exchange.
The median sale price of Bullhead City single family homes was $139,900 in February, up 45 percent from the same period last year and 8 percent from a month ago.
Year-over-year prices have now gone up twelve months in a row.
Sellers look to cash in on rising prices
Higher prices have drawn more sellers into the market. Makes sense. When the price of widgets goes up, more widget owners are bound to think about selling. But there’s more going on here than those free market basics. It’s a matter of equity.
138 new residential listings came on the market in February and 116 of them are not distress sales. That’s the highest number of traditional listings to hit the market in a single month in more than four years. Why? Because prices are higher and more people are in a position to sell without being upside down.
Supply drives price
While it’s great to see prices going up again, and it’s wonderful to see distress sales dropping, a record-setting number of new listings is not something we want to see on a regular basis. Supply drives price. The last thing a healthy (recovering) market needs is an over-supply of homes, which is what caused prices to drop to begin with.
The Stats:
| Bullhead City Single Family Homes |
|
Feb-2013 |
Jan-2013 |
Feb-2012 |
| Units Sold |
39 |
36 |
40 |
| Dollar Volume |
$5,925,820 |
$5,573,481 |
$4,251,690 |
| Median Price |
$139,900 |
$129,450 |
$96,500 |
| Price per Sq Ft |
$87.38 |
$81.40 |
$65.64 |
| Bullhead City Manufactured Homes |
|
Feb-2013 |
Jan-2013 |
Feb-2012 |
| Units Sold |
24 |
23 |
28 |
| Dollar Volume |
$972,950 |
$1,094,600 |
$1,013,850 |
| Median Price |
$40,000 |
$35,000 |
$32,500 |
| Price per Sq Ft |
$37.07 |
$55.15 |
$39.23 |
| Bullhead City Condos |
|
Feb-2013 |
Jan-2013 |
Feb-2012 |
| Units Sold |
4 |
3 |
5 |
| Dollar Volume |
$352,500 |
$483,899 |
$628,800 |
| Median Price |
$91,500 |
$128,900 |
$127,900 |
| Price per Sq Ft |
$67.22 |
$116.70 |
$86.59 |
| Bullhead City Residential Sales Year-to-Date |
|
2013 |
2012 |
2011 |
| Units Sold |
129 |
135 |
145 |
| Dollar Volume |
$14,403,250 |
$12,306,415 |
$14,533,970 |
Fort Mohave
| Fort Mohave Single Family Homes |
|
Feb-2013 |
Jan-2013 |
Feb-2012 |
| Units Sold |
19 |
16 |
25 |
| Dollar Volume |
$2,876,425 |
$2,176,250 |
$2,889,206 |
| Median Price |
$155,000 |
$118,950 |
$109,000 |
| Price per Sq Ft |
$87.71 |
$80.37 |
$68.92 |
| Fort Mohave Manufactured Homes |
|
Feb-2013 |
Jan-2013 |
Feb-2012 |
| Units Sold |
6 |
6 |
10 |
| Dollar Volume |
$294,400 |
$360,400 |
$506,000 |
| Median Price |
$46,500 |
$57,700 |
$50,000 |
| Price per Sq Ft |
$34.09 |
$43.02 |
$40.76 |
| Fort Mohave Residential Sales Year-to-Date |
|
2013 |
2012 |
2011 |
| Units Sold |
47 |
63 |
60 |
| Dollar Volume |
$5,707,475 |
$6,297,856 |
$6,789,610 |
Source: Western Arizona REALTOR® Data Exchange
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by Evan Fuchs on February 26, 2013
Okay, folks. Let’s try this again.
I’m a big fan of Farmers Markets, so I was pretty jazzed to learn about the Farmers Market coming to Bullhead City nearly four years ago.
Unfortunately, it didn’t last very long.
If you’ve ever been to a thriving Farmers Market you know they are about even more than fresh produce and supporting local growers. My thoughts from 2009:
More than fresh fruit and veggies at good prices though, there’s a social benefit to the community that interests me. Farmers Markets are a place where people can get out of the house and mix with other locals. That’s the sort of intangible that gives some soul to a community.
New Farmers Market kicks off in Bullhead City in March.
I am pleased to share the news we are getting another chance at a Farmers Market. Beginning March 16th, the Bullhead Farmers Market will be held on the third Saturday of each month at Ken Fovargue Park from 7:00 am – 12 noon.
The market is managed by my friend Gabi, who, along with the help of other volunteers and support from the city, has dedicated her time to setting it up with mostly local farmers and local crafters. And they are still looking for more vendors and volunteers to help with the event, so if you know anyone who might be interested please send them her way by calling 928-301-0176.
Please help spread the word and make the new Farmers Market a success. Download the flyer and tell a friend!
