Cedar City

Oct. 3, 2024

Declutter Your Home this Fall with a Secure and Convenient Storage Unit

Declutter Your Home this Fall with a Secure and Convenient Storage Unit

We all tend to accumulate too much stuff.

A simple life-laundry audit of things you feel you can part with certainly helps, but what if there are things you must keep that would make your home an easier place to live in if they were safely kept elsewhere?

Self-storage facilitates ...

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Sept. 18, 2024

Why The Fed Interest Rate Announcement is Great News for Fall Real Estate!

Why The Fed Interest Rate Announcement is Great News for Fall Real Estate!

The recent announcement of the first Federal Reserve interest rate cut since before Covid is incredibly significant.

It won't just be leaves that are dropping this fall - this great news is very likely to lead to lower mortgage interest rates.

Rates have, of course, been falling recently in any ...

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Aug. 22, 2024

At Last - Mortgage Rates are Moving in the Right Direction!

At Last - Mortgage Rates are Moving in the Right Direction!

Here's some good news for buyers and sellers alike!

The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate has ticked down this week to the lowest level for 15 months - since May 2023!

And with the widespread expectation of a fall in Federal Reserve interest rates next month, the stage is set ...

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July 31, 2024

Reflecting on the Real Estate Year to Date in Iron County

The above and below graphs, kindly provided by our friends at Inwest Title, provide an ample demonstration of some of the key real estate trends we've seen in Iron County during the first half of 2024.

While they took a small dip in June, there's been an upward ...

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July 16, 2024

Are You Prepared for Monsoon Season?

Are You Prepared for Monsoon Season?

Monsoon season is almost upon us, so it makes sense to be as prepared as you possibly can be.

Clean drains and gutters - It's really important to ensure you have efficient drainage that moves rainwater away from the structure of your home and prevents localized flooding/water build-up, so ...

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June 19, 2024

Why is More Iron County Inventory Better for Home Sellers Too?

Why is More Iron County Inventory Better for Home Sellers Too?

The conventional wisdom in real estate is that a bigger inventory of available homes for sale means more competition between sellers, with potentially lower returns as a direct result.

The above graph shows that more homes have been coming onto the Iron County market for some months. However, right now ...

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May 22, 2024

Waiting for Mortgage Rates to Fall?? - Don't Hold Your Breath!

 Waiting for Mortgage Rates to Fall? - Don't Hold Your Breath!

Congratulations if you bought your home when mortgage rates were 5% or below. What's happened to rates since that time has only served to prove what a shrewd move that was.

Some would-be home sellers are still sitting on the fence, waiting for those times to return. The truth ...

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April 12, 2024

How is the Spring Real Estate Market Shaping Up in Iron County?

How is the Spring Real Estate Market Shaping Up in Iron County?

The above statement from the National Association of REALTORS® chief economist demonstrates that, across the nation, there is still an affordability issue for buyers.

Lawrence Yun says that recent inflationary pressures are likely to mean slightly higher mortgage interest rates in the upcoming weeks.

It's very important to stress ...

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March 20, 2024

Preparing Your Home for Sale in Spring

Preparing Your Home for Sale in Spring

It's now officially Spring, which means warmer weather on the way and with it comes the prospect of more home buyers and increased sales levels.

And whether you're planning to list your home soon or not, now is a great time to prepare your home for the coming ...

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Feb. 29, 2024

Great Reasons to List Your Home Right Now

Great Reasons to List Your Home Right Now

If you've been on the fence about when to list your home, there are some compelling reasons to do so right now.

  • As we head into March, it's still relatively early in the real estate year and there are some real opportunities for sellers.
  • Inventory of available homes ...
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