St George, UT - Today, the National Association of REALTORS (NAR) announced a proposed settlement agreement that would end litigation of claims brought on behalf of home sellers related to broker commissions. The settlement is still subject to court approval.
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St. George Utah Real Estate Blog
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.
View MoreDec. 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.
View MoreSept. 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.
View MoreMarch 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.
View MoreMarch 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.
View MoreMarch 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?
View MoreMarch 3, 2015
First Time Home Buyers: FHA Announces Significantly Lower Annual Premiums
After a number of years of lusterless contribution in the housing market, first-time homebuyers are enjoying a boost from the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) this present year.
During the past year, homes sold to first-time buyers stayed at 29 percent for the 2nd straight year, which, as outlined by a study from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), is that demographic's weakest market share since the year 1987. On top of that, existing-home sales as a whole slipped 3.1 percent from its 2013 value.
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 value is and then negotiate to get BETTER THAN MARKET VALUE.
April 29, 2014
Different Ways to Hold Title in Utah Explained
There are different ways to hold title to real property and most people don't really understand the difference between "Joint Tenancy" and "Tenancy in Common". In this article I hope to educate you on the differences between the common ways to hold title. I strongly suggest that you contact an attorney or your estate planner to make sure that the way you decide to hold title is appropriate for you and your situation.