Sales of vacant land in the Verde Valley, and in Sedona in particular, have really taken a nose dive since the same time last year. The numbers for the first four months of the year in Sedona show that the number of sales is down by over 50%, and the dollar volume for sales is off by over 60%. There are a few bright spots, including Clarkdale, Lake Montezuma and the Village of Oak Creek. But if you are considering a land purchase in this area, now would be a good time, as prices are low.