Thursday, April 30, 2009

Saint George Utah Business Condo Short Sale

Well, it looks like commercial real estate could be the next shoe to drop for the banks…”considered the asset class with the highest projected losses on banks’ balance sheets: according to OPCO (Oppenheimer & Co. Inc), two years out, losses could amount to 12% of assets”. The way it usually works with the smaller regional banks, is that the smaller the bank, the larger its exposure to the commercial real estate market. Despite the fact that the attention has been focused on larger banks, smaller banks have already started to suffer. I use this as a lead in to the fact that from a contrarian view point, with historically low interest rates…and incredible price per square foot deals to be had. We are in a time that offers opportunity of historic proportions.

One builders loss, is another investors gain…I have just had to reduce the price to $229,900 from $499,900 (Approved Short Sale Price) on this incredible Frank Lloyd Wright inspired office condo…Bloomington Executive Suites @ the Bloomington Exit in Saint George Utah, Next to the Bloomington Wal-Mart, and the new Bloomington Wingate Hotel. With two condos available suite # 201, & # 203, Bloomington Executive Suites (BES) offers two superior office condominiums that have been well appointed with Frank Lloyd Wright / Arts & Crafts themes throughout. This includes special detail to flooring, tiles, carpet, paint colors and wallpaper.

These hi-tech, green built, office condo includes 6 executive office suites with two underground parking stalls, plus large street level parking lot . Your six office Condo comes with a conference room plus 2 (1 Men’s & 1 Ladies) restrooms. Each individual office suite is fully wired for up to 6 separate types of lighting systems, high speed Internet / Intranet access with WIFI, surround sound, Cat-5E phone / computer cables with built in flat screen T.V. capability that can be used as computer monitor. Your exterior offices enjoy the warmth of our advanced technology (Green) fireplaces. For the comfort of you, your clients and the environment, every room has its own A/C and heat thermostat. Bloomington Executive Suite Condos are available for viewing during business hours.

That being said; today is 4.30.09, and another great Thursday in Saint George…in an attempt to keep up with the many request for different types of Southern Utah Real Estate Listings, I keep these live links posted for the different search criteria that I receive the most requests for.

Southern Utah Foreclosures
Southern Utah Adult Communities
Southern Utah Golf Homes
Washington City Utah Homes & Condos
Santa Clara Utah Homes & Condos
Southern Utah Horse Property
Washington County Board Of Realtors Hot Sheet

This last handy little link will pull you into The Washington Country Board of Realtors MLS system. From there you can see the newest MLS listings on the WCBR MLS system as well as all price reductions…Knowledge is Power!

As of today April 30, 2009 there are currently on the Washington County Board of Realtors MLS system…

90 Active Southern Utah Foreclosures in Saint George Utah on the WCBR MLS system
• 153 Closed Southern Utah Single Family Homes & Condo’s in St George Utah, on MLS from 3/30/09 thru 4/30/09.
1,625 Active Single Family Homes & Condo’s in the Greater Saint George area of Southern Utah on WCBR MLS
• 318 Southern Utah Single Family Homes & Condos in the Greater Saint George area currently under contract or “pending”

In any event its off to Twitter…I have few Twitter names, and here are two: StGeorgeHomes or EquityStGeorge. I post these same stats there if you would like to get…”Just The Fact’s” Till Tomorrow. Saint George Homes.

Wednesday, April 29, 2009

Southern Utah Real Estate...foreclosure-prevention program

President Obama laid out on Tuesday April 28th the new guidelines for its foreclosure-prevention program that endeavor to address one key variable in its efforts to steady the housing market…how to deal with borrowers who have home-equity loans and other second mortgages…I would say at least half of my distressed sellers find themselves in this position.

More than 50% of seriously delinquent borrowers have a 2nd mortgage, according to Credit Suisse Group. Yet when the President announced two months ago its $75 billion program to help stabilize the housing market, the plan was blasted by investors who own mortgage-backed securities because it didn’t address the question of second mortgages. See Full Story @ WSJ

That being said; today is 4.29.09, and another great Wednesday…in an attempt to keep up with the many request for different types of Southern Utah Real Estate Listings, I keep this daily updated blog with live links for the different search criteria that I receive the most requests for.

Southern Utah Foreclosures
Southern Utah Adult Communities
Southern Utah Golf Homes
Washington City Utah Homes & Condos
Santa Clara Utah Homes & Condos
Southern Utah Horse Property
Washington County Board Of Realtors Hot Sheet

This last handy little link will pull you into The Washington Country Board of Realtors MLS system. From there you can see the newest MLS listings on the WCBR MLS system as well as all price reductions…Knowledge is Power!

As of today April 29, 2009 there are currently on the Washington County Board of Realtors MLS system…

92 Active Southern Utah Foreclosures in Saint George Utah on the WCBR MLS system
• 140 Closed Southern Utah Single Family Homes & Condo’s in St George Utah, on MLS from 3/29/09 thru 4/29/09.
1,631 Active Single Family Homes & Condo’s in the Greater Saint George area of Southern Utah on WCBR MLS
• 309 Southern Utah Single Family Homes & Condos in the Greater Saint George area currently under contract or “pending”

In any event its off to Twitter…I have few Twitter names, and here are two: StGeorgeHomes or EquityStGeorge. I post these same stats there if you would like to get…”Just The Fact’s” Till Tomorrow. Saint George Homes.

Tuesday, April 28, 2009

St. George Utah Real Estate...Bidding Wars?

Saint George Utah Real Estate Bidding Wars…

By SaintGeorgeHomes.net

Bidding wars?… frequent during the housing boom had all but vanished soon after the market peaked about three years ago. Even now, they remain the exception rather than the rule…except for distressed properties.

While attending one of the Washington County Board of Realtors (WCBR) monthly luncheons I had a chance to speak with many of my fellow Realtors. As I spoke with the others, it seemed that of the agents that have buyers, many have been noticing the rise in multiple offers on certain homes (distressed properties). Most of the sales activity reported on the WCBR MLS system is either a short sale or bank owned (REO),

I have two different sets of clients that are looking at the Ledges just outside of Saint George Utah. There are eight homes at the Ledges that are either a Short Sale, or are REO. We have made three offers, on three different properties, full price, all cash, close escrow in 14 days…when the bank (third party) finally gets back to you, its with a multiple counter offer. I would say there are buyers out there, they are just very particular as to what they will look at based on price per square foot. Link for Ledges Homes

That being said; today is 4.28.09, and another great Tuesday (trash day in Bloomington C.C.)…in an attempt to keep up with the many request for different types of Southern Utah Real Estate Listings, I keep this daily updated blog with live links for the different search criteria that I receive the most requests for.

Southern Utah Foreclosures
Southern Utah Adult Communities
Southern Utah Golf Homes
Washington City Utah Homes & Condos
Santa Clara Utah Homes & Condos
Southern Utah Horse Property
Washington County Board Of Realtors Hot Sheet

This last handy little link will pull you into The Washington Country Board of Realtors MLS system. From there you can see the newest MLS listings on the WCBR MLS system as well as all price reductions…Knowledge is Power!

As of today April 28, 2009 there are currently on the Washington County Board of Realtors MLS system…

91 Active Southern Utah Foreclosures in Saint George Utah on the WCBR MLS system
• 140 Closed Southern Utah Single Family Homes & Condo’s in St George Utah, on MLS from 3/28/09 thru 4/28/09.
1,632 Active Single Family Homes & Condo’s in the Greater Saint George area of Southern Utah on WCBR MLS
• 309 Southern Utah Single Family Homes & Condos in the Greater Saint George area currently under contract or “pending”

In any event its off to Twitter…I have few Twitter names, and here are two: StGeorgeHomes or EquityStGeorge. I post these same stats there if you would like to get…”Just The Fact’s” Till Tomorrow. Saint George Homes.

Monday, April 27, 2009

St. George Utah Real Estate

The Foreclosure Rollercoaster…Down then Up!

By SaintGeorgeHomes.net

Foreclosure filings — default notices, auction sale notices and bank repossessions — were reported on 341,180 properties in March, 46% more than a year ago and 17% more than February’s total, according to the latest report from RealtyTrac Inc., a foreclosure listing firm.

Nevada, Arizona, California and Florida continue to top the nation’s foreclosure rates, according to RealtyTrac’s data. In Nevada, one in every 27 homes received a foreclosure filing — more than five times the national average. Arizona posted the nation’s second-highest state foreclosure rate for the first quarter, with one in every 54 housing units receiving a foreclosure filing. California ranked third, with one in every 58 households in foreclosure. Illinois, Michigan, Georgia, Idaho, Utah and Oregon rounded out the top 10.

Alright then, here are today’s Saint George Utah Real Estate Statistics…today is 4.27.09, and another great day in Southern Utah…in an attempt to keep up with the many request for different types of Southern Utah MLS Real Estate Listings, I keep this updated list with live links for the different search criteria that I have received the most requests for.

• Southern Utah Foreclosures
Southern Utah Adult Communities
Southern Utah Golf Homes
Washington City Utah Homes & Condos
Santa Clara Utah Homes & Condos
Southern Utah Horse Property
Washington County Board Of Realtors Hot Sheet

This last handy little link will pull you into The Washington Country Board of Realtors MLS system. From there you can see the newest MLS listings on the WCBR MLS system as well as all price reductions…Knowledge is Power!

As of today April 27, 2009 there are currently on the Washington County Board of Realtors MLS system…

95 Active Southern Utah Foreclosures in Saint George Utah on the WCBR MLS system
• 137 Closed Southern Utah Single Family Homes & Condo’s in St George Utah, on MLS from 3/27/09 thru 4/27/09.
1,630 Active Single Family Homes & Condo’s in the Greater Saint George area of Southern Utah on WCBR MLS
• 308 Southern Utah Single Family Homes & Condos in the Greater Saint George area currently under contract or “pending”

In any event its off to Twitter…I have few Twitter names, and here are two: StGeorgeHomes or EquityStGeorge. I post these same stats there if you would like to get…”Just The Fact’s” Till Tomorrow. Saint George Homes.

Saturday, April 25, 2009

St. George Utah MSA Top Ten

Saint George Utah Still In Top Ten…

By SaintGeorgeHomes.net

Now this is the kind of email I like to receive first thing on a Sat. (4.25.2009). It was a story that came out of Utah Business Magazine, a great source for Utah Business trends.

This story reports that Saint George Utah was is in the top ten for fastest growing populations in an MSA (metropolitan statistical area) the report was released by the Census Bureau this month.

“In addition to having a young well educated labor force, the fact that many people are relocating to Utah in search of quality employment adds to Utah’s attractiveness when companies are looking to expand or relocate. These facts are recognized as positive considerations for companies who are in a growth mode, despite the general economic downturn. Successful companies must plan for the long-term and the trends of in-migration, natural growth and a young well educated workforce all bode well for the State.” –Utah Business Magazine

With the new airport coming, the potential of Dixie State Collage becoming part University of Utah system, the I-15 corridor in our backyard, halfway between Denver and San Diego, and the mass exodus of California business to other more business friendly states…like Utah. We are staged for a much faster turn around than most states, counties, or cities.

Alright then, here are today’s Saint George Utah Real Estate Statistics…today is 4.25.09, and another great day in Southern Utah…in an attempt to keep up with the many request for different types of Southern Utah MLS Real Estate Listings, I keep this updated list with live links for the different search criteria that I have received the most requests for.

• Southern Utah Foreclosures
Southern Utah Adult Communities
Southern Utah Golf Homes
Washington City Utah Homes & Condos
Santa Clara Utah Homes & Condos
Southern Utah Horse Property
Washington County Board Of Realtors Hot Sheet

This last handy little link will pull you into The Washington Country Board of Realtors MLS system. From there you can see the newest MLS listings on the WCBR MLS system as well as all price reductions…Knowledge is Power!

As of today April 25, 2009 there are currently on the Washington County Board of Realtors MLS system…

95 Active Southern Utah Foreclosures in Saint George Utah on the WCBR MLS system
• 152 Closed Southern Utah Single Family Homes & Condo’s in St George Utah, on MLS from 3/25/09 thru 4/25/09.
1,629 Active Single Family Homes & Condo’s in the Greater Saint George area of Southern Utah on WCBR MLS
• 300 Southern Utah Single Family Homes & Condos in the Greater Saint George area currently under contract or “pending”

In any event its off to Twitter…I have few Twitter names, and here are two: StGeorgeHomes or EquityStGeorge. I post these same stats there if you would like to get…”Just The Fact’s” Till Tomorrow. Saint George Homes.

Friday, April 24, 2009

Saint George Utah Real Estate Listings, Links and Things to Do

We certainly are privileged to live in this corner of Southern Utah, we have enjoyed the great distinction of having been immortalized by the likes of painter Maynard Dixon, novelist Zane Grey, the photographer Ansel Adams, and used as the setting for countless Hollywood westerns. Yet, it still qualifies as one of the best-kept secrets in the Southwest. While millions of tourists find themselves drawn every year to the Grand Canyon and Zion National Parks…Saint George Utah and its surrounding area offer a seemingly never-ending choice of natural wonders that lie delightfully forgotten.

A Couple of Local Events for This Coming Sat 4/25/09:

• FARMERS MARKET - St. George Boulevard & Main Street - St. George 8-12 pm Sat.

• COWBOY ACTION SHOOTING - CAS Range on Washington County Road – Washington 7am Sat.

• SHOOTING SPORTS - Skeet, Trap, Doubles, Wobble, Singles & Handicap - Shooting Sports Park - Washington County Fair Grounds - 5500 West 700 south – Hurricane 9-2 pm Sat.

• TENNIS WORKSHOP all abilities - Tonaquint Tennis Park - 1851 South Dixie Drive - St. George 9 am Sat.

Alright then, here are today’s Saint George Utah Real Estate Statistics…today is 4.24.09, and another great day in Southern Utah…in an attempt to keep up with the many request for different types of Southern Utah MLS Real Estate Listings, I keep this updated list with live links for the different search criteria that I have received the most requests for.

• Southern Utah Foreclosures
Southern Utah Adult Communities
Southern Utah Golf Homes
Washington City Utah Homes & Condos
Santa Clara Utah Homes & Condos
Southern Utah Horse Property
Washington County Board Of Realtors Hot Sheet

This last handy little link will pull you into The Washington Country Board of Realtors MLS system. From there you can see the newest MLS listings on the WCBR MLS system as well as all price reductions…Knowledge is Power!

As of today April 24, 2009 there are currently on the Washington County Board of Realtors MLS system…

93 Active Southern Utah Foreclosures in Saint George Utah on the WCBR MLS system
• 152 Closed Southern Utah Single Family Homes & Condo’s in St George Utah, on MLS from 3/24/09 thru 4/24/09.
1,631 Active Single Family Homes & Condo’s in the Greater Saint George area of Southern Utah on WCBR MLS
• 300 Southern Utah Single Family Homes & Condos in the Greater Saint George area currently under contract or “pending”

In any event its off to Twitter…I have few Twitter names, and here are two: StGeorgeHomes or EquityStGeorge. I post these same stats there if you would like to get…”Just The Fact’s” Till Tomorrow. Saint George Homes.

Thursday, April 23, 2009

Saint George Utah Real Estate Listings, Links and other info

Saint George Utah, Roads, Water and MLS Listings

By SaintGeorgeHomes.net

In doing my usual search for blog material, I keep running across useful sites such as The Washington County Water Conservancy District Projects page which spells out the planned water development projects which are under consideration by the District. As well it explains the completed projects within Washington County.

Being as frustrated as the next person trying to get on to I-15 N bound from Bluff St. I look forward to some sort of resolution ASAP…here’s a little hope. Project Web site:

The Southern Utah Dept. of Transportation will have Crews pouring raised center medians this week and continuing the ramp paving. Clean-up work throughout the project site will take place this week. Final paving of Bluff Street is projected to be complete by the first week of May 2009.

Project Overview: This project will improve traffic flow on Bluff Street and at the I-15 Interchange. It will:

• Realign the I-15 access ramps
• Widen Bluff Street and the bridge over I-15
• Improve the Black Ridge/Main Street and Bluff Street/Convention Center Drive/Sunland Drive/Riverside Drive Intersections

Alright then…today is 4.23.09, and another great day in Saint George Utah…in an attempt to keep up with the many request for different types of Southern Utah Real Estate Listings, I keep this daily updated blog with live links for the different search criteria that I receive the most requests for.
Southern Utah Foreclosures
Southern Utah Adult Communities
Southern Utah Golf Homes
Washington City Utah Homes & Condos
Santa Clara Utah Homes & Condos
Southern Utah Horse Property
Washington County Board Of Realtors Hot Sheet

This last handy little link will pull you into The Washington Country Board of Realtors MLS system. From there you can see the newest MLS listings on the WCBR MLS system as well as all price reductions…Knowledge is Power!

As of today April 23, 2009 there are currently on the Washington County Board of Realtors MLS system…

• 94 Active Southern Utah Foreclosures in Saint George Utah on the WCBR MLS system
• 153 Closed Southern Utah Single Family Homes & Condo’s in St George Utah, on MLS from 3/23/09 thru 4/23/09.
• 1,598 Active Single Family Homes & Condo’s in the Greater Saint George area of Southern Utah on WCBR MLS
• 303 Southern Utah Single Family Homes & Condos in the Greater Saint George area currently under contract or “pending”

In any event its off to Twitter…I have few Twitter names, and here are two: StGeorgeHomes or EquityStGeorge. I post these same stats there if you would like to get…”Just The Fact’s” Till Tomorrow. Saint George Homes.

Tuesday, April 21, 2009

Saint George Utah Real Estate Short Sale vs. REO

As my website has all Saint George Utah real estate foreclosure and short sale listings on the MLS for Southern Utah, I get asked a lot of questions regarding distressed properties in the Washington County area.

What’s the difference between “Short Sales” and “REO” (bank owned property)? One of the biggest difference would be most short sale list prices are not bank approved. The agent and seller often start with a very low asking price in order to attract buyers fast. The bank also known as “Third Party” is normally unaware of the asking price; however, the bank / third party has the final say in what an acceptable offer will be… a.k.a “Third Party Approval”. Since the bank has the power to ultimately accept or reject offers, their lack of price knowledge often leads to the deal taking longer than expected, as the bank now will order its BPO ( broker price opinion ). Bottom line is that the buyer needs to maintain a positive outlook and be patient with the process…sometimes it can take months from start to finish.

That being said; today is 4.21.09, and another great Tuesday (trash day in Bloomington C.C.)…in an attempt to keep up with the many request for different types of Southern Utah Real Estate Listings, I keep this daily updated blog with live links for the different search criteria that I receive the most requests for.

Southern Utah Foreclosures
Southern Utah Adult Communities
Southern Utah Golf Homes
Washington City Utah Homes & Condos
Santa Clara Utah Homes & Condos
Southern Utah Horse Property
Washington County Board Of Realtors Hot Sheet

This last handy little link will pull you into The Washington Country Board of Realtors MLS system. From there you can see the newest MLS listings on the WCBR MLS system as well as all price reductions…Knowledge is Power!

As of today April 21, 2009 there are currently on the Washington County Board of Realtors MLS system…

• 103 Active Southern Utah Foreclosures in Saint George Utah on the WCBR MLS system
• 142 Closed Southern Utah Single Family Homes & Condo’s in St George Utah, on MLS from 3/21/09 thru 4/21/09.
• 1,615 Active Single Family Homes & Condo’s in the Greater Saint George area of Southern Utah on WCBR MLS
• 283 Southern Utah Single Family Homes & Condos in the Greater Saint George area currently under contract or “pending”

In any event its off to Twitter…I have few Twitter names, and here are two: StGeorgeHomes or EquityStGeorge. I post these same stats there if you would like to get…”Just The Fact’s” Till Tomorrow. Saint George Homes.

Sunday, April 19, 2009

Saint George Utah Real Estate

New Saint George Utah Ironman Event…Saint George Utah Real Estate Statistics

By SaintGeorgeHomes.net

As I have mentioned in several of my past postings I have links to all of the local city municipalities in the Greater Saint George area on my website. If they have a website, it links to that, if not, then it just has their contact information. In any event, I was searching through the latest Inside St. George Spring 2009 issue, and found this great event in the planning. St. George Utah – Officials announced on March 18th that Washington County will host a new Ironman event beginning May 1, 2010.The Ford Ironman St. George will be a qualifier race for the Ironman World Championship held every October in Kona, Hawaii.

Also…The City of St. George is offering a rebate for the use of water wise plants in the landscape. A rebate of up to $350 is available for plant material identified on the Washington County plant list as moderate, low or no-low water use. This program runs until October 2009 or until funds are depleted, whichever occurs first. More information is available at www.sgcity.org. Water, as always, is a precious resource. Being water wise is a responsibility we all share.

O.K. today is 4.19.09, and another great Saturday in Saint George Utah…in an attempt to keep up with the many request for different types of Southern Utah Real Estate Listings, I keep this daily updated blog with live links for the different search criteria that I receive the most requests for.

Southern Utah Foreclosures
Southern Utah Adult Communities
Southern Utah Golf Homes
Washington City Utah Homes & Condos
Santa Clara Utah Homes & Condos
Southern Utah Horse Property
Washington County Board Of Realtors Hot Sheet

This last handy little link will pull you into The Washington Country Board of Realtors MLS system. From there you can see the newest MLS listings on the WCBR MLS system as well as all price reductions…Knowledge is Power!

As of today April 19, 2009 there are currently on the Washington County Board of Realtors MLS system…

99 Active Southern Utah Foreclosures in Saint George Utah on the WCBR MLS system
• 162 Closed Southern Utah Single Family Homes & Condo’s in St George Utah, on MLS from 3/19/09 thru 4/19/09.
1,614 Active Single Family Homes & Condo’s in the Greater Saint George area of Southern Utah on WCBR MLS
• 287 Southern Utah Single Family Homes & Condos in the Greater Saint George area currently under contract or “pending”

In any event its off to Twitter…I have few Twitter names, and here are two: StGeorgeHomes or EquityStGeorge. I post these same stats there if you would like to get…”Just The Fact’s” Till Tomorrow. Saint George Homes.

Saturday, April 18, 2009

Saint George Utah Real Estate... Teaching can be fun

It’s Saturday morning and the Weather Channel states that its 46 degrees @ 6:05 am…not bad. In the spirit of Saturday, I was looking for something fun for the family to do, when I ran across a great website. My kids are huge dinosaur fans and the Utah Geological Survey Dept. is offering this fun Dinosaur and Ice Age teaching kit…it contain authentic and cast specimens, slides, publications, and other teaching aids; each kit is available for two-week loan with a $25.00 refundable deposit.

Also, The Utah Friends of Paleontology offers a certification program for volunteers which prepares them to work with professional paleontologists and to teach others in the community about the field. Objectives are to have each participant:

• Develop a general knowledge of the history, laws, ethics, and values of paleontology.
• Understand general geological principles and be able to recognize the formations and matrixes in which fossils are formed.
• Achieve a basic ability to recognize and classify plant and animal fossils.
• Be able to record paleontological site data on official forms.
• Be able to assist a professional in a paleontological laboratory.
• Be able to assist a professional in a paleontological excavation.
• Be able to teach or interpret paleontology in an elementary way to general audiences such as school children.
• Understand paleontological activities in the context of scholarly research.

O.K. today its 4.18.09, and another great Saturday in Saint George Utah…in an attempt to keep up with the many request for different types of Southern Utah Real Estate Listings, I keep this daily updated blog with live links for the different search criteria that I receive the most requests for.

Southern Utah Foreclosures
Southern Utah Adult Communities
Southern Utah Golf Homes
Washington City Utah Homes & Condos
Santa Clara Utah Homes & Condos
Southern Utah Horse Property
Washington County Board Of Realtors Hot Sheet

This last handy little link will pull you into The Washington Country Board of Realtors MLS system. From there you can see the newest MLS listings on the WCBR MLS system as well as all price reductions…Knowledge is Power!

As of today April 18, 2009 there are currently on the Washington County Board of Realtors MLS system…

103 Active Southern Utah Foreclosures in Saint George Utah on the WCBR MLS system
• 162 Closed Southern Utah Single Family Homes & Condo’s in St George Utah, on MLS from 3/18/09 thru 4/18/09.
1,611 Active Single Family Homes & Condo’s in the Greater Saint George area of Southern Utah on WCBR MLS
• 287 Southern Utah Single Family Homes & Condos in the Greater Saint George area currently under contract or “pending”

In any event its off to Twitter…I have few Twitter names, and here are two: StGeorgeHomes or EquityStGeorge. I post these same stats there if you would like to get…”Just The Fact’s” Till Tomorrow. Saint George Homes.

Friday, April 17, 2009

Stop Building...Start Buying

Housing Starts are Down…Sales are Up!

By SaintGeorgeHomes.net

Housing starts fell 10.8% in March, a misery sign that economists say means housing construction will not make a big turnaround soon (this is good). Construction of new homes and apartments fell to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 510,000 units, the Commerce Department said Thursday. That was the second-lowest rate in the department’s records, which go back 50 years. Applications for building permits fell 9% in March to a 513,000 seasonally adjusted annual pace, the lowest on record.

Reduced housing starts could help shorten the time necessary to clear the nation’s oversupply of available homes. The number of newly built homes for sale has shrunk from a peak of about 555,000 three years ago to about 300,000 today. New construction has fallen in part due to the difficulty builders have getting credit, consolidations within the industry, and the fact that home prices are often coming in below construction cost. See full story @ USAToday

Today is 4.17.09, and another great day in Saint George Utah…in an attempt to keep up with the many request for different types of Southern Utah Real Estate Listings, I have posted a blog with live links for the different search criteria that I have received the most requests for.

Southern Utah Foreclosures
Southern Utah Adult Communities
Southern Utah Golf Homes
Washington City Utah Homes & Condos
Santa Clara Utah Homes & Condos
Southern Utah Horse Property
Washington County Board Of Realtors Hot Sheet

This last handy little link will pull you into The Washington Country Board of Realtors MLS system. From there you can see the newest MLS listings on the WCBR MLS system as well as all price reductions…Knowledge is Power!

As of today April 17, 2009 there are currently on the Washington County Board of Realtors MLS system…

99 Active Southern Utah Foreclosures in Saint George Utah on the WCBR MLS system
• 162 Closed Southern Utah Single Family Homes & Condo’s in St George Utah, on MLS from 3/17/09 thru 4/17/09.
1,614 Active Single Family Homes & Condo’s in the Greater Saint George area of Southern Utah on WCBR MLS
• 287 Southern Utah Single Family Homes & Condos in the Greater Saint George area currently under contract or “pending”

In any event its off to Twitter…I have few Twitter names, and here are two: StGeorgeHomes or EquityStGeorge. I post these same stats there if you would like to get…”Just The Fact’s” Till Tomorrow. Saint George Homes.


Thursday, April 16, 2009

Saint George Utah MLS Lsitngs

Today is 4.16.09, and another great day in Saint George Utah…in an attempt to keep up with the many request for different types of Southern Utah Real Estate Listings, I have posted a blog with live links for the different search criteria that I have received the most requests for.

Southern Utah Foreclosures
Southern Utah Adult Communities
Southern Utah Golf Homes
Washington City Utah Homes & Condos
Santa Clara Utah Homes & Condos
Southern Utah Horse Property
Washington County Board Of Realtors Hot Sheet

This last handy little link will pull you into The Washington Country Board of Realtors MLS system. From there you can see the newest MLS listings on the WCBR MLS system as well as all price reductions…Knowledge is Power!

As of today April 16, 2009 there are currently on the Washington County Board of Realtors MLS system…

101 Active Southern Utah Foreclosures in Saint George Utah on the WCBR MLS system
• 122 Closed Southern Utah Single Family Homes & Condo’s in St George Utah, on MLS from 3/16/09 thru 4/16/09.
1,612 Active Single Family Homes & Condo’s in the Greater Saint George area of Southern Utah on WCBR MLS
• 235 Southern Utah Single Family Homes & Condos in the Greater Saint George area currently under contract or “pending”

In any event its off to Twitter…I have few Twitter names, and here are two: StGeorgeHomes or EquityStGeorge. I post these same stats there if you would like to get…”Just The Fact’s” Till Tomorrow. Saint George Homes.