U.S. Home Prices Ended 2019 on an Upswing
Home Price Index Highlights: December 2019
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BRIAN HEAD RESORT OPENS FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22!!
Brian Head Resort is pleased to announce that opening day of our 2019-20 Ski and Snowboard Season will be this Friday, November 22, 2019!
Read MoreCedar City Council Meeting - 11/13/19
Approve renewing Staheli Rec. Management's lease to operate their ice rink on the northeast comer behind the City's Aquatic Center. Dallin Staheli/Tyler Romeril
Read MoreMost Expensive Homes For Sale in Southern Utah
Check out the nicest homes currently on the market located in Southern Utah
Read MoreRE/MAX agents outsell other agents by more than 2 to 1 at large brokerages.
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164 N 800 W CEDAR CITY, UT 84720
Beautiful brick home sits on 0.38 acres in the heart of Cedar!
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1054 E Ashdown Forest Road, Cedar City, UT 84721
New home located on a low-traffic street in Ashdown Forest with beautiful stained concrete floors throughout entry, formal room/office and the large open living room/kitchen area. Wood burning stove in living room/kitchen as an extra heat source. Level entry with no stairs. Room for RV parking along side of house.
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Gorgeous 4 bed 2 bath home with open floor plan on .30 Acres!
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Seasons South Apartments
Two different apartment locations for sale near SUU for $4,100,000
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678 W SKI VIEW DR BRIAN HEAD, UT 84719
VIEWS from the top of the mountain across to the ski resort you can see for miles for only $254,900!
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Cedar City Apartment Complex For Sale
Two different apartment locations for sale near SUU for $4,100,000
Read MoreWhy Apple, Warren Buffett, And Others Use Stock Buybacks
Companies like Apple and Walmart purchase outstanding shares of their own stock in a practice known as buybacks. Over the last year there's been an increase in politicians questioning buybacks and whom they actually benefit. In December 2017 President Donald Trump signed the GOP tax cut, which took effect the next month and lowered corporate tax rates from 35 percent to 21 percent.
Read More912 & 914 W CEDAR CITY, UT 84720
Duplex is in a great location with beautiful views of the mountains nearby and close to schools, shopping, etc! Two story duplex with living, dining, kitchen, 1/2 bathroom all on main level and upstairs includes 3 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom with doorway into hall and into master bedroom as well. Laundry area upstairs also. block wall surrounding backyard area's.
Read MoreIs Mortgage Debt Out Of Control?
The housing crisis of the last decade was partially caused by unhealthy levels of mortgage debt. Homeowners were using their homes as ATMs by refinancing and swapping their equity for cash.
Read More375 BRAINARD CIRCLE, TOQUERVILLE, UT 84774
Quality workmanship tile, cabinetry, granite countertops, Gated courtyard & balcony overlooking the valley Ash Creek. Finished walkout basement features movie theater, bar & Indoor / Outdoor living space with glass walls creating flow between hot & beautiful landscaped backyard! For your toys - 3 car garage + separate ATV / storage, Golfing, biking, hiking, ATV'ing, Boating & other recreation opportunities to enjoy with your family & friends. Located 10 minutes from Sand Hollow Reservoir, 30 minutes from Zion National Park & only 20 minutes from St George.
Read MoreMortgage rates sink to a 31-month low after Federal Reserve expresses uncertainty about the economy
Experts weigh in on what the 2019 housing market will bring
A year ago, several experts predicted the new tax law would cause a slowdown in the housing market. So far, the limitations on mortgage-interest and property-tax deductions haven’t had a negative impact. Instead, rising mortgage rates and home prices are doing more to put a damper on the market.
4 Plex - 911 S 170 W CEDAR CITY, UT 84720
Rare fourplex in the middle of Cedar City. Close to schools, shops, and food.
Read MoreCedar City Council Meeting - June 12, 2019
CEDAR CITY — The city-owned water tank atop Leigh Hill needs a new coat of paint, almost everyone in attendance at Wednesday night’s Cedar City Council meeting seems to agree. But whether the tank will continue to display the name “Redmen” and a silhouette of a Native American chieftain wearing a headdress remains to be seen.
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Iron County - Market Update for April 2019
A rolling 12-month calculation represents the current month and the 11 months prior in a single data point. If no activity occurred during a month, the line extends to the next available data point.
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61 W 400 N, Parowan, UT 84761
Super clean home on quiet street in need of a new owner. Home offers a great opportunity for new owner to stamp their own design and style throughout. Partially finished basement with entrance has great potential for so many uses.
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Easy Produce to Grow In Your Garden
Growing your own fruits and vegetables in a backyard garden is a fulfilling way to spend free time and eat healthier. Choosing easy items like lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, squash, and melons can help ensure your time toiling outdoors is worth the effort. Here are tips to successfully grow each type of produce.
Lettuce
If you want almost instant gardening gratification, try planting some lettuce. Lettuce is an easy, fast-growing plant that comes in several varieties. Try planting some romaine, iceberg, and arugula for a good variety of lettuce types for your salads, burgers, and other summer recipes. Also, consider planting your lettuce in intervals so you’ll have fresh lettuce ready to harvest all season long.
Tomatoes
A vine-ripe tomato from your backyard is almost unrecognizable as the same fruit you get from a grocery store. Purchasing tomato starters is a good way to make sure you’re ready to harvest before the end of growing season. Plant your tomatoes in a spot that isn’t too windy and purchase tomato cages to help the plants grow strong.
Cucumbers
Cucumbers are great because they produce a lot without requiring much tending. Make a mound to plant your cucumber seeds in to encourage sprouting and use several seeds for each group. Just remember that cucumbers need a good amount of space to grow and spread, so plant according to the directions on your seed package.
Squash
Another easy-to-grow garden staple is squash. Like cucumbers, squash need room to grow. Be sure to leave enough room between your squash plants and other vegetables. Once you harvest, squash is great on the grill, in casseroles, and in salads.
Melons
Melons take a while to grow and ripen, but they’re worth the wait. Plant a few different varieties to see what grows best in your yard. Just remember that melons need plenty of sunshine and should be ready to harvest in late summer.
If your family needs more room to grow, whether it be vegetables or more kids, give me a call! I can help you find a home to suit your growing needs!
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The Perch at Cedar Canyon Lookout - Coffee
851 Spruce Cedar City, UT 84720
Six two bed 1.5 bath units, 100% occupancy, washer and dryer in each unit, each unit has a fenced backyard and balcony.
Read More1031 Exchanges & Real Estate Investing!
What is a 1031 Exchange? Unless you have been in Real Estate for a while, you may not be familiar with the concept of a 1031 Exchange.
A 1031 Exchange is a critical technique that every serious Real Estate Investor and Realtor must know! Imagine.. what would you or your clients life could escape taxes on your residential income property?
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Live Stream Cedar City Council Meetings
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Read More2127 N Buckboard Drive, Cedar City, UT 84721
Gorgeous Redwood home in Fiddler's Canyon! This home features 5 bedrooms & 3 bathrooms with a wood burning stove & a deck. Basement walks out to a fully landscaped & fenced in yard. Includes a 2 car garage, 2 car covered carport & enclosed storage shed!
Read More9083 W Hwy 56 Cedar City, UT 84720
Great property to have your horses. Fully fenced, work shop, shed, barn that needs a little TLC,
Read More168 E College Ave, Cedar City, Utah 84720
Prime Location in Downtown Cedar City only a few blocks from SUU on .38 acre lot.
Read MoreMike's Sprinkler & Patio Paving Design
Mike's Sprinkler & Patio Paving Design
Read MoreRedwood Home Located In Fiddlers Canyon
Gorgeous Redwood home in Fiddler's Canyon!
Read MoreOne Acre Home For 189k
One acre in the Cedar City limits with animal rights! This recently remodeled, 3 bed 2 bath home has been very nicely updated with new countertops, new bathrooms, fresh paint, flooring Read More
Read More3165 W WILDWOOD LN PAROWAN, UT 84761
Incredible energy efficient ICF construction home on 5 acres with 360-degree valley & mountain views in beautiful setting with endless outdoor adventures at your doorstep!
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2127 N Buckboard Drive, Cedar City Utah 84721
Market Summary for January 2019 - Cedar City
Market Summary for January 2019
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Market Update - January 2019
Home prices were consistently up again in most markets in 2018 but at reduced levels
compared to recent years. High demand for few homes for sale fueled price increases,
but evidence is mounting that inventory will finally improve in 2019. This may apply
some downward pressure on prices for beleaguered home buyers. A fourth interest
rate hike by the Federal Reserve in 2018 spooked the stock market to close out the
year. The Fed has indicated that the number of rate increases in 2019 will be halved,
which may be of little comfort to an already compressed consumer.
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Tax Deductions for Homeowners: How the New Tax Law Affects Mortgage Interest
Rent-to-Own Homes: How the Process Works
Rent-to-Own Homes: How the Process Works
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To Airbnb or to Not Airbnb?
Offering short-term rentals through Airbnb is growing in popularity among homeowners and investors. And it’s no wonder—with Airbnb attracting guests from all over the world, hosts in major cities profit by an average of $20,619 annually, according to iPropertyManagement, a research and information site. In the U.S. alone, booking have increased 45 percent in the past year.
Home Inspectors
Home Inspections are highly recommended when Buying a home!
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Fixer Upper For 129k
Home is to be SOLD AS IS. Property has a good well and 1.75 Acre feet of water rights (73-2201 and 73-2194) verified. Home is in need of repair. Great fixer upper project, sold as is. CASH ONLY! Home is in foreclosure and offer must be accompanied with verified funds document. 2.4 Acres. Please make offer!!! Price is pending 3rd party approval. Home is Gutted.
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Located in Mesa Hills! Features 4 bedroom, 3.5 bathroom & 3 car garage.
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Coming Soon To An MLS Near You! - Centrally Located Twin Home!
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Getting Your Property Ready & Set to Show!
8 Tips To Whip Your Home Into Shape & Wow Buyers:
Cedar City Zoning - Downloadable PDF Maps
Cedar City - Downloadable PDF Maps
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Playing Hardball When Selling Your Home
Selling your home probably one of the biggest financial transactions you will undertake in your lifetime, and the decisions you make when deciding on a price with a buyer can have a significant impact on how much money you walk away with. These negotiating strategies will put you in the driver's seat and help you get top dollar in any market.
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Checklist for Home Sellers
The simple truth is that homes with great curb appeal and homes that are super clean, well maintained, and have pleasing decor sell faster and for more money than homes that don't measure up.
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Should We Add On To Our Existing Home Or Should We Sell Our House & Buy New One?
There is a principle in real estate appraisal called conformity that says that all homes in a given area should be of similar size and value. If you add on to your home and, in effect, over-build the neighborhood, the value of the smaller homes will bring your value down regardless of how much you have invested in the property.
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How to Get Rid of Your Mortgage Insurance
If you’ve bought a home and put less than a 20% down payment down, you’re familiar with mortgage insurance. It’s that added amount on your statement every month you wish you could get rid of. The good news is you might be able to.
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Why Has Housing Supply Increased as Sales Have Slowed Down?
For over three years leading up to this point, the exact opposite was true; Inventory dropped as sales soared.
Read More274 S 100 W CEDAR CITY, UT 84720
Centrally located home down the street from SUU & historic downtown Cedar City.
Read More5 Tips When Buying a Newly Constructed Home
The lack of existing inventory for sale has forced many homebuyers to begin looking at new construction. When you buy a newly constructed home instead of an existing home, there are many extra steps that must take place.
To ensure a hassle-free process, here are 5 Tips to keep in mind if you are considering new construction:
Read MoreIn real estate, mans best friend is often calling the shots!
What does owning a pet say about you? Living with a furry (or scaly) friend could mean that you're a college student craving companionship, that your young children are in need of a four–legged playmate, or that you're an empty-nester with an affinity for fish. But what if owning a pet could predict if you're more likely to rent or own a home?
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Current Market Conditions
If you've been thinking of selling your home, you'll want to keep reading.
That's because this message will show you how to get a significant advantage over a lot of other home sellers.
I'll explain how in just a second. But first, let me give you a bit of background on the current conditions:
1. Mortgage rates have hit a 7-year high.
Several weeks ago, the 30-year fixed mortgage rate broke through the 4.6%-mark, the highest level since May 2011.
This is part of an ongoing upward trend in mortgage rates, which started over a year ago.
The thing is, in spite of the rate increase, mortgage applications spiked in September. This is a signal that buyers expect rates to go up even more in the near future—something that's very well possible given current conditions.
2. Affordability is dropping, & demand might soon follow.
For the past several years, home prices have increased at twice the speed of inflation.
For a while, this didn't have too much of an effect on the market, because there was so much pent-up demand.
However, the continued price growth & the mortgage rate hikes might finally be getting to buyers.
Affordability is suffering—an estimate from early summer put current home affordability levels at a 10-year low.
This seems to be causing demand to soften as well. For example, the number of people requesting home tours has fallen by 6.1%, according to one measure this summer.
3. More home sellers are reducing prices.
Not surprisingly, the combination of sustained high prices, increasing mortgage rates, & a drop in demand is finally starting to have an impact on the real estate market.
While there are still no major signs of a real estate slowdown yet, there are some worrying indicators.
Crucially, more sellers are now reducing prices. More than a quarter of homes listed as of September 16 had a price drop.
What does this all mean for you?
In short, if you've been thinking of selling your home, then the time to act is now.
In spite of the easing of demand, there are still many hungry buyers on the market & prices remain near all-time highs.
This means you can sell your home quickly & for top dollar.
However, all of the reasons I listed earlier mean this situation might not hold very long.
Demand might slack off even more, & then many more homeowners might decide to enter the market, driving down prices & really ushering in a buyer's market.
That's why it can make a lot of sense to move early—before this kind of awareness reaches the majority of homeowners.
If you are considering selling, you can get started now by getting an idea of what your home is worth in the current market.
Is the Real Estate Market Finally Getting Back to Normal?
Is the Real Estate Market Finally Getting Back to Normal?
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The Cost of Selling Without a Real Estate Agent
You’ve heard of buyer’s remorse; but without your market expertise and sales skills to back them up, sellers who choose to sell their home on their own just may experience “seller’s regret”
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# 1 Mistake Homeowners Make When Choosing a Realtor
Today I wanted to share the #1 Mistake Homeowners make when choosing a Realtor… which is choosing the Realtor solely based on the Realtors recommend list price.
You Can Recycle More Than You Think
You have the basics of recycling down. You may think there is no more that you can do, but there is!
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How Construction Loans Work???
Once you have qualified for and been approved for a construction loan, the lender begins paying out the money they agreed to loan to you. However, they are not just going to give the builder the cash all at once. Instead, a schedule of draws is set up.
Commonly Asked Questions About Construction Loans
Construction loans enable a new home to be built through the duration of construction. They are reflective of the time needed to build your home, and typically range from six months to a year. Once you have secured a construction loan, your lender will pay your builder after each interval of work is completed. Once construction ends, your loan repayment begins. Many homebuyers choose the convenience of having their construction loan combined with their standard mortgage plan, in something called a construction-to-permanent loan. This eliminates the need to refinance after construction and undergo two separate closings. Your builder will outline how much money is required to build your home, segmenting expected costs into intervals of work. Your lender will compensate your builder after each interval, usually per month, once they have independently verified that the designated work has been completed. With most construction loans, you only pay interest on the amount of money that is drawn out each month. You will begin to repay your lender for the bulk costs after your home is completed. If the project is builder-financed, the construction loan is the builder’s responsibility and the buyer will not need to pay anything at all until the end of construction. Construction loans work differently than traditional home loans. If you need help buying a home that is already built, whether new or old construction, a traditional home loan is right for you. If you want to build a home from scratch on your own lot of land, or buy a prospective home within a builder’s development, a construction loan is the way to go. 20%–30% down payment required High interest rates Incremental loan disbursements More complicated to qualify for, and few options available Bank issued Must have specific building plans, construction contract, and cost estimate to apply 3.5%–20% down payment required depending on mortgage type Low interest rates Loan disbursement in one lump sum Easier to qualify for, and more options available Mortgage-company issued Must only have essential personal finance information to applyWhat is a construction loan?
How do construction loans work?
When do you pay?
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Which Comes First... Marriage or Mortgage?
Which Comes First... Marriage or Mortgage?
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Whether You Rent or Buy, Either Way You're Paying a Mortgage!
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Major Myths Holding Back Home Buyers
Major Myths Holding Back Home Buyers
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Days on the Market Drops to New Low in 2017
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The Impact Staging Your Home Has on Sales Price
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Thinking of Selling? Now is the Perfect Time!
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2 Charts That Show the Truth about Home Affordability
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