Moving…More fun than a barrel of monkeys!

I have moved several times in my life. From coast to coast and all over the west. However that did not prepare me for my recent move across town. Was it different because I did it alone? Or was it because I had to orchestrate selling, buying and closing all in one step? As a Realtor I got a small taste of what my clients go through…sometimes you lose sight of the plight! LOL This was hard! Continue reading

Home Inspector Questions and Answers

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Q. The second story of my house is much warmer in the summer months than the lower level. Why is this, and what can I do to reduce the temperature difference between the upstairs and downstairs?

A. Cooling the upstairs of a home can be difficult — especially if the HVAC air handler system is in the basement, or if no basement is present, on the first floor. Typically, hot air rises and cold air falls, so in some aspects the air handler has to work harder to pump cold air up through the ductwork systems in order to keep the upstairs of a two-story house as comfortable as the downstairs.
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St George Handyman

Looking for a stellar St George handyman well I really love this business and I really love to share my great experiences. This blog entry is all about John Stewart, owner of AAA Restoration & Construction. I have been through my share of handymen in this business and have been disappointed by everyone of them. Until now. 15 years selling St George Utah real estate I have had the opportunity to work with several handymen and contractors. Continue reading

St George Home Inspectors

Hi folks. I am posting the newsletter my preferred St George home inspector sends out. This is to help you guys understand why a home inspection has so much value. These guys have been fair and honest with my clients. They are my go to guys for all my southern Utah and St George home inspections. Contact them for you St George home inspector with confidence. You will be glad you did! Continue reading

Vegan St George Realtor

Hi folks. Just wanted to throw this out there because you never know what matters to my clients. I adhere to a strict plant based diet. Because of this some of my life philosophies have taken a turn for the better as well. At least I think so. I support all life on the planet and no killing of animals.  Commercial animal farming is out! I eat all organic so I am against the use of chemicals in our food and agriculture. I feel there is  no humane way to kill an animal. Continue reading

Summer Home Maintenance Tips

Summer Home Maintenance

Q. What tips do you have for summer home maintenance or projects?

A. Summer begins this month, so it’s time for our summer home maintenance checklist. From cleaning and inspecting your siding to preparing your swimming pool, there are plenty of summer home maintenance projects to keep any home owner busy. Here’s our list:
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St George Buyer’s Agent- Signing Agency Agreement

Many people, Realtors included are hesitant to bring up the subject of signing a Buyer’s Agency Agreement. Why is this so important you might ask yourself. Right out of the box a Realtor in St George Utah without the buyer’s agency agreement represents the seller by default! Remember you wouldn’t hire your spouse’s attorney to represent you in a divorce. Would you? Continue reading

55 and over Communities in St George Utah

Search for all the 55 and over communities in St George Utah right here. We offer the most advanced FREE St George MLS search available on the internet today to search for senior communities in sunny St George! It’s no wonder why St George got rated the number one retirement community in the USA in 2014. Just click on the link “The top small city retirement destination in 2014” and see what why St George Utah is the top place to retire. With lots of choices in housing and a plethora of southern Utah retirement communities in Washington County you are sure to find something you will like. Clean air, water and a unique lifestyle contribute to the accolades we receive. This isn’t the first time St George has been picked as a best bet for retirement. Just check this link “Cheapest cities to live”.

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