3 BEDROOM, 2 BATH WITH RV PARKING! Upgraded kitchen cabinets and fixtures, tile and carpet throughout. 2 car garage, RV carport with hookups and a large detached workshop in the back. Beautiful French Doors to the back yard with blinds encased in glass. Solar shades installed on windows and so much more! Call Nikki Reagan at Cinque Terre Realty for your private tour! 702-493-0781 ............................................................................................$190,000

BULLETINREAL ESTATE & COMMUNITY

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Nikki Reagan, REALTOR® | 702-493-0781 | nikkireagan@gmail.com

SOUTHWESTERN PUEBLO-STYLE CUSTOM HOME on a double lot in Mesquite Creek sub-division of Mohave Valley. 2 bed, 2 bath with split floor plan, comfortable kitchen with breakfast bar and separate dining space. Gated community with fantastic amenities including pool, spa, clubhouse, park with BBQ area and RV parking Call Nikki Reagan at Cinque Terre Realty for your private tour! 702-493-0781 .............................................................$125,000

TURTLES BEACH TACOS’ PET MENUThe small restaurant, located at 596 Marina Blvd. in Bullhead City has introduced a new pet-friendly menu including items such as beef and rice bowls and peanut butter in a cup. They also introduced some delicious new “people food” items including an amazing double green chili cheeseburger.

BON APPETITEA new Facebook group has started, connecting restaurants in the Tri-State area with their customers,

and allowing for sharing of recipes, reviews and of course, specials and discounts. Join the group by going to www.facebook.com/groups/bonappetite

SAINT LOOKING FOR FOSTER HOMES FOR HOMELESS PETSAnyone interested in fostering

homeless pets until a suitable forever home can be found is encouraged to call SAINT, a local pet welfare organization at 928-704-0800 or visit them online at www.BHCSaint.org.

COOKIES WITH SANTARentCo in Fort Mohave is hosting FREE photos with Santa on Friday (5-7:30p) and Saturday (1-3:30p), December 19th-20th. Call 928-763-8575 for details.

LOW COST PET VACCINE CLINICSThe Animal Welfare and Care Facility (formerly Bullhead Animal Control) on Trane Rd.

will be holding low cost pet vaccine clinics twice a month at their location, excluding holidays.

The Tractor Supply Store, located on Hancock Rd, also offers monthly clinics at their location.

For a complete list of clinics and prices, please visit the SAINT website at www.BHCSaint.org and click on “Low Cost Vaccine Clinics”.

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LOCAL BUSINESS NEWS AROUND TOWN

Sellers: Jump-start the process.You may be an avowed procrastina-tor, but if you want to sell a house this year, start planning now. The process, say sellers, always takes longer than expected. So get your home inspected now; there may be unseen major repairs to address. Declutter, clean closets and shelves, store extraneous possessions and furnishings and other stuff that might keep sellers from picturing them-selves in your space. Attend an open house or two to get an idea of how to stage yours. And move along: Own-ers still waiting for the market to peak should beware that this real estate cycle may be shorter-lived than last.

Buyers: Be credit-ready.There’s a lot of competition out there for homes, so tarry not. Get your cred-it report and start repairing any blips. If your scores are below 620 or so, a conventional loan will be a challenge. But if they’re under 740, you still might not get the best rates. Many buyers get a prequalification letter from the lender, but you can one-up them with a preapproval, which comes after a more thorough evaluation of your finances. A preapproval letter shows the seller that you’re good to go and can close quickly.

Sellers: Tailor your local game.Folks who base their selling decisions on trends on cable news are often left

wondering, “Why can’t I sell at this price?” The truth is, all markets are different and all real estate is local, and prices can vary greatly even in adjacent subdivisions. Home prices are dictated largely by demand, land availability, foreclosures and employment. Most lo-cal real estate offices will provide market stats and at least a few recent comp sales in hopes of earning your business. Additional trend data can be found on-line or in local newspapers and business journals. A polite call or email to a local real estate appraiser might net more info or links to local statistics.

TIPS FOR HOMEBUYERS AND SELLERS

By Steve McLinden • Bankrate.com