Moving And Buying

Moving here? Learn the area before the house wins you over.

A listing photo will not tell you how far the grocery run is, whether the road washes out, what insurance will cost, or who can actually service the property. Use this page to slow down early and ask local questions before you fall in love with the wrong place.

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Newcomer Checklist

The local questions come before the offer price.

Choose the area carefullyKingman, Bullhead City, Lake Havasu City, Fort Mohave, Golden Valley, and rural parcels solve different problems.
Check service accessAsk about utilities, internet, water, septic, road condition, contractors, storage, and emergency services.
Confirm recordsUse the Assessor, Treasurer, and Recorder so the property story matches the listing.
Build a local contact listAgent, title, inspector, lender, insurance, HVAC, contractor, mover, and storage contacts matter fast.

What To Ask

The service questions change by property type.

In-town homes

Roof age, cooling, sewer, permits, HOA, utility bills, road noise, and distance from everyday services.

Kingman and subdivisions

River and lake homes

FEMA flood zone and insurance, HOA rules, seasonal use, and, if you plan to rent it out, Lake Havasu's vacation-rental permit plus an Arizona tax license.

Bullhead and Havasu

Land and rural parcels

Legal access (a drivable dirt road is not always a recorded easement), how it gets water (district, private well, or hauled in), septic, zoning, and title insurance.

Golden Valley and rural Mohave

Useful Next Step

Use records and the directory together.

Mohave County Assessor

Search by APN, owner name, or address to confirm the owner, lot size, and assessed value before you go further.

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Mohave County Treasurer

Check the tax balance, payment status, and any tax lien. Unpaid taxes and liens stay with the parcel, not the seller.

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Mohave County Recorder

Review the recorded deed, mortgages, liens, and easements. The county index is a name search, not a title search.

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Verify a Real Estate License

Use the Arizona Department of Real Estate public database to confirm an agent or broker before you sign anything.

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