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Dec. 11, 2025

Fed Cuts Rates Again — What It Means for St. George Buyers & Sellers (December 2025 Update)

By Lance Clifford, St. George Real Estate

The Federal Reserve just cut interest rates for the third time in 2025, bringing the federal funds rate down another 0.25%. But unlike earlier this year, this vote was deeply split, and the Fed is signaling that 2026 may bring only one …

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Dec. 10, 2025

Black Desert Resort: The New Luxury Hotspot in Ivins, Utah (2025 Guide)

Black Desert Resort is one of the most exciting luxury developments ever built in Southern Utah. Located in Ivins and surrounded by dramatic lava fields and the red cliffs of Snow Canyon, this master-planned resort has quickly become a premier destination for high-end living, world-class golf, fine dining, and resort-level …

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Dec. 1, 2025

St. George Homebuyer Demand Surges as Mortgage Rates Trend Down

If you’ve been watching the St. George real estate market this fall, you’ve probably felt a shift — and you’re not imagining it. According to the latest Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) data, homebuyer demand for purchase loans just hit a new 2025 high, fueled largely by FHA, VA, and …

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Nov. 18, 2025

50-Year Mortgages: What Southern Utah Buyers Should Know Before Signing

Over the past few months, you may have heard talk about lenders rolling out 50-year mortgage options. It’s new, it’s attention-grabbing, and for some buyers it might even be tempting. But is it actually a smart idea? Let’s break it down in a way that makes sense for real …

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Nov. 10, 2025

The Most Underrated Neighborhoods in Southern Utah (Local Guide)

Not every great neighborhood in Southern Utah shows up at the top of Zillow lists or “Top 10” articles. A lot of the best places to live here are known mostly by locals — spots with great access to trails, lakes, golf, schools, or community amenities that don’t always get …

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Nov. 5, 2025

Buying a Vacation Home in Southern Utah: What to Know Before You Buy

Southern Utah checks all the boxes for a getaway home—red rock views, national parks, boating at Sand Hollow and Quail Creek, and a sunny climate that makes year-round fun possible. If you’re thinking about purchasing a vacation home in the St. George area, here’s a practical guide to help you …

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Oct. 20, 2025

How to Prep Your Southern Utah Home to Sell This Winter

Winter is a fantastic time to sell in Southern Utah—mild weather, motivated buyers, and less competition. With the right prep, you can make your home stand out and sell for top dollar.

Start With a Simple Walkthrough

Print this checklist and do a 30‑minute walkthrough:

• Touch-up …

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Oct. 9, 2025

Southern Utah Real Estate Market Update – Fall 2025 | St. George Homes for Sale

The Southern Utah real estate market is changing — and for many buyers and sellers, this fall could present some of the best opportunities we’ve seen in years.

Across Washington County, home prices, interest rates, and inventory levels are finally balancing out, creating a market that feels more …

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Nov. 6, 2024

Waiting for the Election to Buy a Home in St. George?

When talking to my clients over the past few months, the biggest objection I encounter, by far, is “I want to wait for the election to see what happens”. Honestly this happens every 4 year cycle, but this one was amplified by 10x.


Now that the election is over, …

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March 27, 2024

How will the NAR settlement affect us in Utah?

You've seen the news headlines... "NO MORE 6% REAL ESTATE COMMISSIONS", blah blah blah... Are those articles just clickbait, or written by people with zero clue as to what is really going on, or are they actually true???

With that said, here is a video I made …

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