St. George Utah Real Estate Blog

Jan. 30, 2024

Are declining mortgage rates affecting the St. George market?

In the St. George, Utah real estate market, the recent decline in mortgage rates is reshaping the landscape for homebuyers. According to the latest market report from Redfin, this shift has significantly bolstered purchasing power, providing a noteworthy advantage to those in the market.

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Dec. 28, 2023

Seizing the Opportunity: Falling Mortgage Rates in St. George, UT

In the ever-evolving world of real estate, staying abreast of market trends is key to realizing your homeownership aspirations. Exciting news has recently surfaced for St. George, UT residents, as home mortgage interest rates have finally taken a downturn.

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Dec. 5, 2023

Lance Clifford's 2024 St. George Real Estate Market Predictions

As the holiday season approaches, my focus should be on festive family plans, but my thoughts are consumed by the intriguing landscape of the St. George, UT, real estate market.

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Sept. 10, 2023

Predicting the Future of Mortgage Rates

If you're in the market to purchase a home in St. George, Utah this year, you're likely keeping an eye on the current state of mortgage rates. Mortgage rates play a pivotal role in determining what you can afford when securing a home loan, and given the challenges of affordability in today's real estate market, you might want to take a step back and analyze the broader historical context of mortgage rates. It's essential to comprehend their association with inflation to gain insights into the potential trajectory of mortgage rates in the near future.

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Jan. 29, 2020

The New Spring Real Estate Market is Here. Are You Ready?

Which month do you think most people who are considering buying a home actually start their search? If you’re like most of us, you probably think the surge happens in the spring, likely in April. Not anymore. According to new research, January 2019 was only 1% behind February for the most monthly views per listing on realtor.com.

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Aug. 28, 2017

Are Home Values in the St. George Market Headed Down?

If Southern Utah follows the state of Texas, the answer is yes. Texas has some of the hottest markets in the country, and they are seeing home prices dip after months of appreciation. It is a near certainty that the rest of the US including Southern UT are only a few months behind as prices outpace incomes. The market WILL stabilize here...

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March 20, 2017

3 Characteristics of a Savvy Investor

Investing in St. George, UT

CLEAR GOALS

They have very clear goals for their investments

Time Frame: A savvy investor has run the numbers and they have a time frame for how long they are going to hold a property based on the next two goals. 

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March 13, 2017

3 Strategies to Beat the Competition

Winning the Best Properties

BE PREPARED

For Competition: When you fin the best property for YOU, it is very likely that someone else wants it also. The BEST properties get a LOT of exposure and sell in a reasonably quick time frame here in southern Utah. If you wait, you will lose out. 

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March 6, 2017

7 Mistakes to Avoid When Buying in Today's Market

Buying Mistakes

Negotiating a property to the best possible price is one way to build instant equity into your property. Remember that buying the property right is the key to your Real Estate investments. So how do you get a seller to take less than they should?

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Feb. 28, 2017

Buyer Closing Cost Estimates

What is Value?

After surveying 1,000 first-time and repeat homebuyers, the results revealed that 17% of homebuyers were surprised that closing costs were required at all, while another 35% were stunned by how much higher the fees were than expected.

“Homebuyers reported being most surprised by mortgage insurance, followed by bank fees and points, taxes, title insurance and appraisal fees.”

There are typically 3 types of expenses for a buyer when they are purchasing real estate. The amounts can vary depending on the price and type of property you are purchasing. 

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