I've said it before. Water factors heavily into the Lake Havasu lifestyle. Even though we sit in the middle of the desert, the Colorado River runs right by us. Thankfully, that means endless hours of fun out on the water just about every day of the year. But, with great fun comes great responsibility. Before you head out on your boat or personal watercraft (PWC), peruse these Lake Havasu boat safety tips and rules of the lake to keep yourself and those around you safe while you play.Lake Havasu Boat SafetyWe want everyone to enjoy their time out on the water whether that's swimming, boating, fishing, jet skiing, parasailing or anything else. So, pay attention to these Lake Havasu boat safety tips before spending time out on the water. All kids under 12 years old must wear a life jacket ... 06/19/2019

By the looks of it, we've entered the busy season in the Havasu marketplace. The May 2019 Lake Havasu Market Report showed a considerable increase in total sales as well as pending sales from last year. Our market posted our highest numbers for both so far this year. While year-over-year sale prices rose, they stayed nearly even with April's prices. Inventory remains at just over four months. Meanwhile, active listings are on the rise.May 2019 Lake Havasu Market ReportLake Havasu Market Report - May 2019 SalesAccording to Flex MLS, a total of 256 homes were sold in Lake Havasu City last month. That's the highest monthly total so far this year. It also marks a 7.6% increase from May 2018's total sales of 238. Pending sales rose by 11.5% from last year, with 243 reported last month.Lake H... 06/13/2019

Here we are, the first week of June. School ended in Lake Havasu two weeks ago and your kids already beg you for something to do. How about taking them to see fun kids movies this summer for free? And I know you'll need a break as well. Grab your best friends for a little coffee & canvas later this month.Free Summer MoviesJust this week, Movies Havasu began offering free summer movies for kids. Every Monday, Thursday, and Friday at 10 am, Movies Havasu offers a free kids movie to keep your kids entertained outside of your house and out of the heat. Each week, they showcase something new: June 3, 6, 7: Hotel Transylvania June 10, 13, 14: Goosebumps 2 June 17, 20, 21: Peter Rabbit June 24, 27, 28: The Star July 1, 4, 5: Dr. Seuss' The Grinch July 8, 11, 12: How to Train Your Dragon: The H... 06/05/2019

Thinking about putting your home on the market anytime soon? Does your property need a little pick-me-up first? How does your kitchen stack up against the competition? While granite was the go-to choice for homeowners in the past, many of today's buyers desire something different. Before you spend thousands on a huge slab of granite, consider these current countertop trends for your Havasu kitchen remodel.Current Countertop TrendsQuartzOne of the most popular current countertop trends is quartz. A sturdier option to granite, quartz isn't porous. So, it holds up much better to stains. And let's face it, it gets pretty messy when preparing meals. Its heat-resistant surface allows you to go directly from stovetop to countertop in one fell swoop, too, without burning. With white or two-tone... 05/22/2019

With Memorial Day weekend coming up in just over a week, we should start seeing more traffic on our lake. Gorgeous weather and temperatures in the '80s and '90s make events like last weekend's Freestyle PWC Championships and last month's Tee Up for Cancer golf tournament a possibility any time of year. According to the April 2019 Lake Havasu Market Report, year-over-year sales, prices, and inventory all increased. However, prices dropped off slightly from March 2019's median sale price.April 2019 Lake Havasu Market ReportLake Havasu Market Report - April 2019 SalesAccording to Flex MLS (Lake Havasu's Multiple Listing Service), a total of 223 homes were sold in Lake Havasu City last month. That's just a hair above the 222 sold in April 2018. It's slightly more than the 217 sold in March ... 05/15/2019

As temperatures start to climb, so does traffic on the lake. Once Memorial Day comes around, we'll see nonstop action on the water all summer long. Everyone wants a piece of the Lake Havasu lifestyle even if it's just for a few days at a time. But who wants to wait until then? Come out to Bridgewater Channel this weekend for the spring round of the Lake Havasu Freestyle PWC Championship 2019.What: Lake Havasu Freestyle PWC Championship 2019 - Spring RoundWhere: Bridgewater ChannelWhen: Saturday, May 11th, 1:30 pm to 9 pmAdmission: Free for spectatorsContact: Vaclav Zacek, PWC Freestyle USA (928) 412-2976 or via emailLake Havasu Freestyle PWC Championship 2019Watch daring feats of aquatic acrobatics and skill this weekend out on the lake. Freestyle competitors challenge each other with i... 05/08/2019

The Havasu real estate market is hot, hot, HOT! Sellers sometimes contemplate several different offers at a time. When buying a property in a seller's market, you need to stand out from the rest. Getting personal helps. Talking about what you love about the property shows the seller how serious you are about purchasing it. However, you need to also know what NOT to say in your offer letter. Otherwise, you run the risk of offending a seller and sending your letter to the "decline" pile.What NOT to Say in Your Offer Letter"I see it now. Photos by the fireplace will be perfect for our Christmas cards this year."Three things you should never discuss with people you don't know: sex, politics, and religion. While talking about Christmas may seem innocuous, it unveils a religious connotation t... 05/01/2019

When you're stressed out and need to unwind, there's nothing like a little retail therapy to set you back in good spirits. Downtown Westfield offers up some amazing boutiques that would enjoy nothing more than to provide that retail therapy for you. And on May 9th, they all cater specifically to our female population with Westfield Girl's Day and Night Out 2019.What: Westfield Girl's Day and Night Out 2019Where: 100 Downtown Westfield ShopsWhen: Thursday, May 9th, 11 am to 9 pmContact: Downtown Westfield Corp. (908) 789-9444 or via emailWestfield Girl's Day and Night Out 2019Mother's Day takes place on May 12th this year. If you need to pick something special up for your dear old mum, why not do so during Westfield Girl's Day and Night Out? Dozens of shops in the downtown Westfield area... 04/26/2019

The Lake Havasu lifestyle includes fun on land and lake. For Lake Havasu residents, it's off to the races on May 5th...Havasu Cinco de Mayo Chihuahua Races 2019 that is. Instead of wasting time drinking the day away, bring your little furry pal to the Paws & Claws Animal Care clinic to compete for fun and prizes. Cheer on your favorites in a miniature race of epic proportions.What: Havasu Cinco de Mayo Chihuahua Races 2019Where: Paws & Claws Animal Care (2715 Maricopa Ave)When: Sunday, May 5th, 4:30 pm to 6 pmAdmission: FREEContact: Paws & Claws (928) 505-MEOW (6369) or via emailHavasu Cinco de Mayo Chihuahua Races 2019For 11 years now, Paws & Claws has hosted this fun Cinco de Mayo alternative celebration. If you own a chihuahua or know someone who does, sign them up to compete in the ... 04/24/2019

Everyone's enjoying our amazing Lake Havasu lifestyle. We're already beginning to see more traffic on the lake. And we're all ready for Havasu water fun in the sun. According to the March 2019 Lake Havasu Market Report, year-over-year sales decreased but prices continued to rise. Inventory is also on the rise, which means more choices for you! Let's go shopping. Check out last month's Havasu housing stats below.March 2019 Lake Havasu Market ReportLake Havasu Market Report - March 2019 SalesFlex MLS reported that a total of 217 Lake Havasu homes were sold in March 2019. That's a 21.4% drop from the same time last year. However, it's still an 18.6% increase from February's total sales. Pending sales actually went up 9.1%, from 241 in March 2018 to 263 in March 2019.Lake Havasu Market Repo... 04/18/2019

We are smack dab in the middle of perfect springtime weather here in Havasu. Highs in the mid-80s make the Lake Havasu lifestyle the envy of everyone around the country. It's also perfect golfing weather. That's great considering that the Lake Havasu golf tournament for the Cancer Association takes place this weekend. Ready to tee up?What: Tee Up for Cancer Association of HavasuWhere: Lake Havasu Golf Club (2400 Clubhouse Dr)When: Saturday, April 13th, 2019 8 amAdmission: $75 for members/$95 for non-membersContact: Havasu Community Health (928) 453-8190Lake Havasu Golf Tournament for the Cancer AssociationMillions of people in the United States live with some form of cancer every single day. In fact, the American Cancer Society estimates that over 1.7 million US citizens will be diagnos... 04/12/2019

Does your bathroom need a little updating? Thinking of putting your Havasu home on the market anytime soon? The National Association of Home Builders recently released their 2109 report "What Home Buyers Really Want". In it, they disclosed some of the features today's buyers consider most important in a master bathroom. You'd be smart to consider these bathroom remodel ideas if you want your property to sell.Bathroom Remodel Ideas That Sell Your HouseCarrera marble. Waterfall shower. Chandelier lighting. Floating sink. All of these sound amazing but pricey, right? That's not what buyers are necessarily looking for. It might surprise you to find out that the #1 thing buyers want or consider essential in their master bathroom is a linen closet. Yes. Buyers overwhelmingly (78%) said that s... 04/03/2019

Spring has sprung. Have you begun to purge your old, unused clothing, housewares, children's toys, and the like? Want to give your property a well-deserved makeover? Need ideas? Looking for bargains? Then you need to come to the Aquatic Center this weekend for the Lake Havasu Home Show 2019.What: Lake Havasu Home Show 2019Where: Aquatic CenterWhen: March 29th (3 pm to 7 pm), March 30th (9 am to 5 pm) & March 31st (9 am to 3 pm)Admission: FREEContact: Colorado River Building Industry Association (928) 453-7755 or via emailLake Havasu Home Show 2019Literally, thousands of people visit hundreds of vendors for the home show each year. The Lake Havasu Home Show 2019 features all of your household needs. That includes everything from the top of your roof to the bottom of your foundation and b... 03/27/2019

The weather in Lake Havasu City has been awesome. While other countries still see snow and torrential rains, our temperatures hold steady in the mid-70's. With spring break in full bloom, activity on the lake is already picking up. According to the February 2019 Lake Havasu Market Report, sales may have dipped a little but prices certainly haven't.February 2019 Lake Havasu Market ReportLake Havasu Market Report - February 2019 SalesFlex MLS reported that a total of 183 Lake Havasu homes were sold in February 2019. That's a 9.9% decrease from the 203 sold in February 2018. However, it's a 28.4% increase from January 2019. Pending sales also showed a decrease. The 218 reported last month marked a 5.6% decrease from last year.Lake Havasu Market Report - February 2019 PricesWhile Lake Havas... 03/21/2019

Every spring, boaters from all over the country look forward to playing out on the water in Lake Havasu. After all, that's what the Lake Havasu lifestyle is all about. Next month, the highly anticipated Desert Storm Poker Run 2019 invades Havasu by land and lake. Party on land. Race on the lake. It's fun and games for all ages to enjoy.What: Desert Storm Poker Run 2019Where: London Bridge ResortWhen: April 25th to 27th (April 28th for Shoot-Out in case of weather delay)Cost: $450/two-person teamContact: Christina Crane, Storm Poker Runs (623) 238-1330 or via emailDesert Storm Poker Run 2019The Desert Storm Poker Run 2019 festivities actually start out with a street party on April 25th. Join thousands of people as they flood downtown Havasu with food, music, and a display of the boats pa... 03/13/2019

It's March Madness in Lake Havasu City. The first two weekends of the month start off with several different fun, family-friendly events. The first weekend features the yummy Havasu Chili Cook-Off. Then, you have not one but TWO different car shows to visit the following weekend. And that's all before St Patrick's Day even arrives!Havasu Chili Cook-OffWhat: Havasu Chili Cook-Off 2019Where: London Bridge BeachWhen: Saturday, March 2nd, 12 pm to 3 pmTasting Kits: $8 per personEntry in Chili Cook-Off: $20 to $35Contact: Allene Macklin, Event Coordinator, (928) 566-1336 or via emailDo you have a favorite family chili recipe that always receives rave reviews? Enter it into the Havasu Chili Cook-Off on March 2nd. Since this is an official ICS (International Chili Society) event, you must be a... 02/27/2019

A winter chill has settled into the Havasu real estate market. But that's typical this time of year. Sales took a serious downturn from this time last year. However, inventory and prices experienced a slight increase, according to the January 2019 Lake Havasu market report. Could this be good news for buyers?January 2019 Lake Havasu Market ReportLake Havasu Market Report - January 2019 SalesAccording to statistics gathered by Flex MLS, sales dropped off dramatically from this time last year. While 201 Havasu homes were sold in January 2018, Flex MLS only showed 131 total sold in January 2019. That's a 34.8% reduction. Pending sales also experienced a downturn, with 202 recorded for last month (a 21.4% decrease from last January).Lake Havasu Market Report - January 2019 PricesEven with l... 02/20/2019

The Konmari Method of tidying up your home has become quite popular recently, thanks in large part to Marie Kondo's Netflix series. While I don't necessarily think you need to "thank" every item you have before you get rid of it, some of her methods make absolute sense. One of the steps you must take when selling your Havasu home is to get rid of all the clutter. This tackles two big issues for every home seller: making your home look its best to potential buyers and packing up for your eventual move. With less clutter, your home may actually increase slightly in value. Use these decluttering tips to prepare your Havasu home for sale.Decluttering TipsGet OrganizedOne of the best decluttering tips I can give you is to get organized first. This helps you stay on task. First step: get boxe... 02/13/2019

Why limit fireworks to just July 4th and New Year's Eve? Our open skies and warmer winter weather make Lake Havasu the perfect place for the pyrotechnic community to showcase their spectacular aerial displays. (Thank you, Lake Havasu lifestyle!) And that's exactly what you'll see at Winterblast Havasu 2019.What: Winterblast Havasu 2019 Where: Havasu 95 Speedway, SARA ParkWhen: February 13-17, 7:30 pm to 10 pmContact: LHC Convention & Visitors Bureau (928) 453-3444 or via emailWinterblast Havasu 2019Every night of Winterblast Havasu 2019, the Western Pyrotechnic Association (WPA) lights up the skies above Lake Havasu City with a dazzling display of colorful fireworks. A vast expanse of vacant desert land surrounds our fair city. And minimal street lights keep the overhead glare to a mini... 02/06/2019

Last year, we saw the median sale price of a Havasu home hit its peak. While prices began to decrease after that, we ended the year strong with its third highest median sale price of the entire year. The December 2018 Lake Havasu Market Report also showed that total sales and inventory dropped off from last year.December 2018 Lake Havasu Market ReportLake Havasu Market Report - December 2018 SalesLake Havasu's Multiple Listing Service (Flex MLS) reported a total of 166 Lake Havasu homes were sold in December 2018. This showed a 9.3% drop from December 2017's 183. The final tally of sold Lake Havasu homes for 2018 came in at 2426, a 2% decline from 2017. Pending sales fell by more than 20%, with just 134 shown in December 2018.Lake Havasu Market Report - December 2018 PricesUnlike our sa... 01/24/2019