Difference in Mortgage Lenders
If you think all St George mortgage lenders are close to the same take a minute and read my post and you may be surprised. It has literally taken my years to find a lender or a small handful of lenders here in Southern Utah that are truly capable of getting the job done. On […]
Showing Homes in St George Utah-What really happens
Have you ever wondered what goes on when you contact a St George Realtor and want to look at homes. Well I have some answers and you may be surprised. First off your Realtor will ask you questions about your wants and needs and then a great Realtor will make sure you can actually pull the […]
Things to do in Southern Utah
Where do you or I start. We have so much to be thankful for. Living in Southern Utah is just plain awesome. We are so close to several National Parks. Enough to keep a person busy for years! Golfing year around. River running, both some of the worlds finest river running. From flat water to […]
Craftsman Style Homes for Sale
Craftsman style homes for sale in St George Utah can be hard to find under normal search parameters. That’s where I come in to the rescue. I have access to that information and where to find them. They are available, just need to dig them out. Craftsman style homes have not been in high demand here […]
1% Down for St George Utah Real Estate!
Yes that’s correct! Buy a home in St George or Washington County with only 1% down through Guaranteed Rate’s new Double Match program. You put down 1% and they will kick in the the other 2% of your down payment! This applies to conventional loans up to $417K! You don’t have to pay the grant […]
Buyer Beware of FIRPTA
AKA Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act or FIRPTA. Love government acronyms…don’t you? If you are a St George real estate buyer and your agent does not do everything correctly you could and will be liable for a huge tax liability on the St George and Washington county real estate or home you purchase. […]
Beat the HEAT!
Okay folks…not only has the St George real estate market been red hot but so have our summer temps this year. Do not fear cool things to do all around us here! I wanted to share some ideas about what I found to do when the temps hoover in the triple digits for days or […]
USDA LOANS in Washington County and the St George area
A USDA loan is a great loan. It is a fantastic opportunity to purchase a home with easy terms! There are more than one type of USDA loans and my preferred lender will be happy to go over all the details. Because things are ever changing in the government loan business staying up to date […]
St George Energy Star Certified Homes for Sale
With the heightened awareness and concern for our environment an Energy Star Certified home makes a lot of sense in St George and southern Utah. I have a custom search page already that includes St George Utah homes for sale with one or more energy saving certificates. Also known as Green Certification’s. All southern Utah […]
Hiking in southern Utah
Thanks for checking in on my St George Utah real estate blog. My goal is to share valuable information about southern Utah real estate AND our southern Utah lifestyle! The information I’m sharing today relates to some of the less know hikes in and around southern Utah. I typically take the road less traveled. I […]