Buying in Bullhead? good or bad idea?

« **on:** September 28, 2015, 01:37:53 PM »

So I am thinking of buying a river pad. my question is bullhead a good area. I hear stories of boats being stripped and house being broken into on a regular (not sure how true). Someone also said to look at willow valley just up the way. Does anyone own out there or have a suggestion or experience out there?

« **Reply #1 on:** September 28, 2015, 01:39:44 PM »

My uncle has a house in Ft. Mohave... Has not had a break in or any issue in 15 years

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« **Reply #2 on:** September 28, 2015, 03:27:36 PM »

Quote from: TooSober on September 28, 2015, 01:37:53 PM

So I am thinking of buying a river pad. my question is bullhead a good area. I hear stories of boats being stripped and house being broken into on a regular (not sure how true). Someone also said to look at willow valley just up the way. Does anyone own out there or have a suggestion or experience out there?

I've had my place in BHC for over 12 years, and it's like any other place...... location, location, location. It really is a different world in most parts of BHC more than a block from the water. Find a place with full-timers around you and take some time to add some security.

« **Reply #3 on:** September 28, 2015, 04:30:08 PM »

I would assume having a garage is a must if I want to leave the boat. any particular areas that you know to stay away from.

« **Reply #4 on:** September 28, 2015, 06:23:43 PM »

look in the willow valley area moved there a few months back great pepole several members live hear also

« **Reply #5 on:** September 28, 2015, 06:25:49 PM »

I heard they have a private launch ect. I was wonder if anyone on the boards had a place in there and what there experiences are good and bad.

« **Reply #6 on:** September 28, 2015, 06:33:31 PM »

My parents just bought there and I have been there a few times with buddies the people that we have met there are great and they love the area and neighborhood of willow valley

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« **Reply #7 on:** September 28, 2015, 08:27:55 PM »

Just have to watch out for the "Tweekers".

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« **Reply #8 on:** September 29, 2015, 04:54:54 PM »

I've lived here since about 99. I have only had two issues. Years ago my tools got stolen out of my work truck in front of my house, and last year two of my personal trucks at my shop had the gas tanks damaged while someone tried to steal fuel. I'm the guy who never locks his car and leaves his garage door open all the time. Some areas are better than others... some neighbors are better than others.

I have lived in good and bad areas here. It's like anywhere else, don't leave a lot of junk outside to attract "tweekers" & thieves, and keep your boat in a garage.

Alarms are cheap if you won't be there often, and they are generally a good idea.

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« **Reply #9 on:** September 29, 2015, 06:25:48 PM »

I think it's pretty much hit or miss with the thieves. My parents have owned three places in different locations in Bullhead over the last 37 years and they're home was broken into one time back in the eighties. Nothing real valuable was stolen just some fishing poles and blow-up rafts, probably by some kids.

We like being on the water and having our own marina without the costs of buying a waterfront house. So we bought in a waterfront condo complex that has a 50' single garrage. It is also gated which seems to keep the rift raft out. There are a couple places for sale in the complex right now if your interested here is our facebook page. www.facebook.com/LagunaNuevaVacationCondo

« **Reply #10 on:** September 29, 2015, 06:28:41 PM »

awesome thanks for the input everyone. I am trying to make one more trip in the next couple weeks. is it better to buy in the winter for prices at the river?

« **Reply #11 on:** September 29, 2015, 07:02:16 PM »

You'll have a bigger inventory to choose from and generally lower prices after the beginning of the year.

« **Reply #12 on:** September 29, 2015, 07:09:39 PM »

Lots of stuff popping up every day still. An auction I am going to next month has 20 properties. Wait till you find something you like and will suit your needs. No reason to be in a hurry.

Interest rates don't look like they will go up immediately and prices are rising very slowly. Still a buyers market. Don't be afraid to low ball or offer less, my new house closes tomorrow (hopefully), Seller accepted a 135,000 offer on a 158,500 house.

« **Reply #13 on:** September 29, 2015, 07:12:20 PM »

Congrats. The only problem is getting financing on these props. Mobile home are close to impossible to get a loan on. I would hope most are willing to do owner carry. I really want to buy over the winter and be ready for next season

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« **Reply #14 on:** September 29, 2015, 08:03:26 PM »

Mobile homes are very difficult to finance. I honestly would not pay more then 40k cash for a mobile. They can be had cheap due to the finance issue.

Whats you price range and plan?

« **Reply #15 on:** September 29, 2015, 08:04:41 PM »

I would like to stay under 70k

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« **Reply #16 on:** September 29, 2015, 08:26:58 PM »

Cash or finance?

« **Reply #17 on:** September 29, 2015, 08:41:59 PM »

Finance

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« **Reply #18 on:** September 29, 2015, 08:57:57 PM »

You would be better off paying 70K-90K with better interest, terms, and insurance. Over the term you will pay much less.

Your dollar will go much farther in Mohave Valley and Fort Mohave. BHC is and probably always will be about 20% more expensive.

Owners carry is not very common and will not be a very good deal unless you get lucky.

« **Reply #19 on:** September 29, 2015, 09:14:17 PM »

I have been looking over there as well but willow seems to be a cool spot, easy to launch and a good beach for the kids. I am really open on the area the main thing I guess is finding the right house and keeping the money to something the wife won't try to veto lol

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« **Reply #20 on:** September 30, 2015, 09:29:04 PM »

Too sober look on zillow. 7818 teal St. Mohave valley. This is willow valley. There is this foreclosure. For 60k it sold in 2007 for 160k. Good luck in your up coming purchase. I'm in escrow now in willow valley. Should have keys in 10 days. You can easily finance a double side manufactured home from the 80's to present. I just did with a 4.75 interest rate.

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« **Reply #21 on:** September 30, 2015, 09:42:26 PM »

Congrats. Did you have to go FHA?

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« **Reply #22 on:** September 30, 2015, 09:48:07 PM »

The loan is thru. American first. Yes I think it's a FHA.

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« **Reply #23 on:** September 30, 2015, 09:49:03 PM »

4.75% 30 year fixed.

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« **Reply #24 on:** October 01, 2015, 06:26:30 AM »

They don't allow jet boaters in Willow Valley anymore

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