Handy tips and articles about buying a home in St. George, Utah.

Welcome to the wonderful city of St. George, Utah!

The St. George area is popular thanks to the year-round opportunities for outdoor recreation, its proximity to some of America’s most stunning natural beauty, and for being a community that celebrates art and culture. 

Located in Southern Utah, minutes from Zion National Park and The Grand Canyon, people are drawn to the natural beauty of the area, the peaceful surroundings, and the abundance of fun activities to enjoy.

There’s never a dull moment in St. George - sometimes it’s hard to decide what to do! So, we take a look at the best places to enjoy yourself in this great city.

Things To Do

Golf - Lots Of Golf!

Despite being in the desert, St. George is home to a thriving golfing…

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Are you thinking about moving to Utah? We would suggest the beautiful valley city of St. George.

This growing city is the perfect place for adventurous people and families to have fun with tons of outdoor recreation opportunities.

Here are 5 reasons to move to the city of St. George Utah.

City of St. George Utah Has a Great Job Market

The state of Utah has recently had a 2.9 percent job growth. This makes Utah one of the faster-growing job markets in the country.

People are finding their homes in the St. George area because of the many job opportunities that are available here and because it is one of the more affordable cities in Utah.

You will see that there are many new build construction being done on both homes and apartments to…

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Real estate is often recognized as one of the most efficient ways to drastically increase your net worth. A method that many people take advantage of is renting out a property to tenants in order to generate passive income.

But, there's a large handful of advantages associated with buying homes instead of renting homes that not everyone is aware of.

Unsure about what you need to keep in mind? We’ve got all the information that you need to know.

Let's take a look at the benefits of buying vs renting in Utah.

1. Long-Term Payoff


Unfortunately, renting property doesn't reward you with any value in the future. Although it gives you a place to stay, you won't get any of this money back.

Buying a home, however, will eventually allow you to…

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In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the government has taken a number of steps to keep the economy thriving. One of these steps has been to lower interest rates. In fact, recently, the Federal Reserve dropped their rates to the minimum possible, enabling banks to pass savings along to their customers in the form of low interest rates. 

If you’ve been thinking about buying or refinancing a home, now is the time to act. Read on to discover some of the benefits you can reap from these low interest rates. 

How Interest Rates Impact Your Mortgage 

Before we dive into the ways that you can benefit from low interest rates, let’s talk some about the impact your interest rate has on your mortgage. Interest is the way the bank makes money on your loan –…

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It's no secret that the COVID-19 pandemic has reshaped countless industries. In particular, the real estate space is one of the most notable.

Interest rates are currently historically low, which has led to many people purchasing a home for the first time. But, not everyone has made up their mind yet (or knows why they should take advantage of this situation). 

Not sure where to start? Don't worry, we’ve got you covered.

Let's take a look at everything you need to know about how the Utah housing market's current interest rates can benefit you.

You Can Purchase a Home You Otherwise Wouldn't Be Able to

As you may expect, one of the largest benefits of purchasing a home that has a low interest rate is being able to close a deal on a house that…

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Do you ever dream about having a vacation home somewhere? You could pick up and go take an amazing vacation, savoring your time in your home away from home.

No dealing with the hassle of a hotel or trying to figure out where you’re going to stay; you have a personal spot all your own just waiting for you. 

As it happens, vacation home rentals are one of the best investments you can make in your future. Read on to learn more about the benefits of having a vacation home in St. George, Utah. 

Get Rental Income

One of the biggest benefits of owning a vacation home rental is that you collect on rental income. Renting is a great source of passive income since, besides some routine upkeep and maintenance, you don’t have to work for the money you…

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Buying a vacation home is a little different from purchasing a primary residence. There are just as many if not more things to consider besides location and space. If you don't think of everything before jumping into a 30-year commitment, it could affect your future negatively.

But where do you start? Knowing where you want to buy is the first step. And, of course, you'll need to know what you can afford.

Beyond the basics, however, are some things that you may not think of on your own. All of these factors combined should be entertained so that you can make the best choice for you and your family.

If you want to know more about how to find vacation homes for sale in St George then you've come to the right place. In this article, we're discussing…

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Getting a professional inspection done when buying a home in St George, UT is just common sense. There may be a couple of items missed during the inspection that you should be aware of. 

These two items are:

  1. The age of the the hot water heater.

  2. The age of the heat pump or air conditioning unit. A working heat pump or air conditioner is super important in the hot St George summer months. Summer is almost always the time when they’ll die.

Of course these two items will be covered by your home warranty, but if one of these systems goes out you will be annoyingly inconvenienced for a while. Plus, you will have to “arm wrestle” the home warranty company to do expensive repairs (which they hate doing).

So, if your home inspector…

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Are you thinking about buying a second home in The Ledges of St George community to use as a vacation rental home? There are several things to consider.

The first thing you should keep in mind is that vacation rental income often only supplements the carrying cost of a property - it doesn’t always translate to a profit once other expenses are paid.

For example, if your Ledges vacation rental is rented 30% of the time (optimistic), and you are getting $250/night, your rental would be bringing in about $3,750/month. Sounds good, huh? But not so fast. Property management fees can be as high as 50% of the gross rental income for nightly rentals (i.e. the Ledges of St George).  From this example, you would net $1,875 after management fees.

Now,…

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The Community

Entrada at Snow Canyon is a luxury home community located in Southwestern Utah. It is a development large enough so that portions of it are located in three different cities; Santa Clara, Ivins and St George. 

There are several different sections of the Entrada community all of which have their own price point. A few of the communities include: Chaco Bench, Chaco West, Kachina Cliffs, Toroweap, Lava Falls, Kachina Springs and The Reserve. 

 

The Homes

All of the homes in the various communities are built southwest style, somewhat similar to Santa Fe style homes, but more modern. 

Common to most of the homes are incredible views, huge picture windows and dramatic ceilings.

Custom ceiling designs include beamed,…

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