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Many agents out there are using yesterdays technologies and buyers and sellers are looking for cutting edge agents to push their best interests, especially in todays market. I incorporated streaming movies, podcasts, and other technologies into my tools and since I have had great response from both buyers and sellers. Very few agents use these technologies because they think it is too hard or they don't know how to do it themselves and the overhead to hire people is too much. Many of the techies out there that agents hire do not understand how to properly incorporate these formats either.  To stay ahead of the competition agents of today must be ahead of the technology that is running the marketing of this industry. Blogs are nice to have but have no real…

Sales are increasing in the Cedar City Real Estate market and the surrounding areas. The Southern Utah mountains are still experiencing growth and there is a good selection for buyers to choose from. The real estate market here is in better shape than many around the nation and this is a great place to retire. If you are looking to get out of the heat and crowds of Las Vegas, Salt Lake, or Southern California this is the place. Cedar City is in close proximity to the mountains but there are some great listings in the Brian Head Ski area, Duck Creek, and Panguitch Lake recreational real estate markets. If you have been thinking about purchasing a second home in any of these areas I specialize in the second home mountain recreational real estate markets in…

Cedar City Real Estate and mountain property in Southern Utah is picking up again and buyers are taking advantage of a good inventory. This area is not only great for outdoor enthusiasts but also a great area to retire. The mountains here are home to large elk and mule deer, pronghorn antelope, many varieties of trout, eagles, bears, lions, and great real estate opportunities. I have been busy as ever. I see all this negative media about real estate but in my markets I am still as busy as I was a couple years ago. I have many in escrow right now and people are making appointments for this summer. If you have been thinking about buying property in this area come up now and take advantage of the selection. There aren't really that many on the market and as…

The fishing at Panguitch Lake will be some of the best trout fishing seen in the area in years. With above average snow fall and an aggressive management plan in place by the Division of Wildlife Resources this lake will offer some big fish. "Panguitch" means big fish in native languages. I was averaging 4 to 5 pounders through the ice consistently all winter long. Just forty five minutes from Cedar City, Utah and you can be enjoying this mountain paradise. But don't just fish, come take advantage of some great second home listings this summer.

Investing in a second home can be one of the most exciting purchases. I specialize in recreational property and I couldn't imagine doing anything else. My buyers are here because they want to be not because they "have" to buy a home. Most of our sellers find themselves in sound financial situations and so there isn't the pressure to sell as seen in turbulent real estate markets around the country. That being said, many agents from nearby towns and cities want to sell the recreational markets here because of the volume of sales they see on the mls. The problem is when a buyer is investing in a second home they need an agent that knows the market and the different situations regarding water, utilities, access, and other conditions of the market here. …

Real Estate is a constantly changing investment environment. Many people struggling now with upside down mortgages, bad loans, and foreclosures understand this better than anyone. The fact is, real estate is a long term investment, in my opinion five to seven years minimum to see decent returns. People who planned on selling before their loan defaulted may not be able to sell now just two years later. Many people wanted to make a hundred thousand dollars after one year or so   because some "lucky" people have done that in their area. The fact is if you are a gambler the odds are in the favor of the house. Which to me means that a buy and hold strategy is your safest bet. Many people are renting their properties out, some at a loss, and they are merely…

Mountain real estate near Cedar City Utah is heating up with buyers already putting some great listings under contract. For an escape from the Las Vegas summer heat this area offers great weather, fishing, atving, hunting, and many other outdoor activities. Now is a great time to take advantage of a great selection. This area usually has an inventory shortage and by the end of the summer there may not be many to choose from.

Rates are great and so are the prices.  Now is the time to get on board if you have been thinking about purchasing real estate in the mountains near Cedar City, Utah. There are some great listings here but they are selling. If you have been thinking about Southern Utah real estate feel free to contact me at anytime for more information. I have been a fulltime agent since entering the business and I provide top notch service and tools to provide superior real estate services for my clients. I strive to protect your best interests throughout the search for your new property, negotiations, escrow, and the close of your transaction. I specialize in vacation property in the Southern Utah mountains near Cedar City including Brian Head, Duck Creek, Panguitch Lake…