Yes folks affordable Utah housing is at a crisis point! As Utahn’s we are facing an unprecedented housing affordability problem. As a Realtor I feel I can be part of the solution. Since 2010, Utah has added four new households for every three new housing units!! Potentially this means that a quarter of the people moving to Utah for jobs, family or school, won’;t be able to find a place to purchase or live. The shortage combined with our states phenomenal growth is straining all three of our housing markets. Existing homes, new construction, and rentals/apartments. Homes are selling fast but zt rapidly rising prices.
At this moment Utah’s home prices arde 20% higher than cities like Boise, las Vegas, and phoenix, some of Utah’s top competitors are attracting new jobs and business. We are currently ranked at the number four spot in the nation for housing price increase since 1991. Some is healthy and normal growth because we live in such an awesome state. At his point in time our market is pricing out our children, teachers, and first responders. all people we would love to have for neighbors and contributing to our communities and neighborhoods.
Can we fix this? Yes we can and here are a few ways to combat this issue.
- Educatem, educate, educate…As a Realtor I have the privilege of interacting with so many wonderful folks, Utahns. People, who may not understand the issues we’re facing.
- Get involved at the local level. Share your knowledge with your city officials and help them understand how smart growth policies are to the success of our communities.
- Keep an open mind!! It can be tempting to oppose large development projects in your neighborhood or community. Sometimes those projects haven’t received the study they deserve. But, if your city has done its due diligence and is attempting to revitalize and offer more affordable housing, encourage them in the best way you can….with your support!
Nowhere in Utah is the crisis worse than right here in Washington County Utah. Help me to help you make St ?George real estate affordable!
Call me today so I can give you a private tour and show you the inside of all the homes for sale that meet your criteria in Washington County in less than two hours! I can show you any home for sale in the St George area listed by any company anywhere in the city. Then you don’t have to keep searching for open houses on the weekend. We can go anytime you want. Let’s get you out there.
Contact me and I can help get you fully qualified because when you find that perfect home in southern Utah you will want to be ready to write the offer on your new home. You do not want to lose your dream home because someone had a strong qualification letter from their lender showing that they are capable of purchasing the home. Contact me and I can help direct you to the lender that will do the best job for your particular situation.