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 ...
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Jan. 29, 2020
The New Spring Real Estate Market is Here. Are You Ready?
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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 ...
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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.
Expectations: They will ...
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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 ...
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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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Not Consulting a ...
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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 ...
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June 23, 2016
The Southern Utah Market Is HOT!
If you are looking to buy a home in St. George, I wouldn't put it off to long. The market is getting hot, and we are starting to see quite a few multiple offer situations. I sold a particular home in downtown St. George for $169,000 two years ...
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Dec. 18, 2015
Don't Get Scrooged in Southern Utah!
Don't get Scrooged! StGeorge.properties is tied directly to the Washington County MLS and Zillow and Trulia are not! Don't miss out on your favorite house, be sure to use StGeorge.properties for all of your property searches.
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Dec. 31, 2014
3 Things a Buyer Can Negotiate
GETTING A BETTER DEAL
Know Your Market
Let's face it, in order to get the very best deal possible, you need to know what the market value is. A savvy buyer and a professional agent are going to be market experts. They will be able to identify what market ...
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Dec. 27, 2014
Getting A Seller To Take Less Than They Should
Persuasion
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 Investment(s). So, how do you get a seller to take less than they should?
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