Planning to Retire? It Could Be Time To Make a Move. If you’re thinking about retirement or have already retired this year, you may be planning your next steps. One of your goals could be  selling your house  and finding a home that more closely  fits your needs . Fortunately, you may be in a better position to make a move than you realize. Here are a few things to think about when making that decision. Consider How Long You’ve Been in Your Home From 1985 to 2008, the average length of time homeowners typically stayed in their homes was only six years. But according to the  National Association of Realtors  (NAR), that number is  rising today , meaning many homeowners are living in their houses even longer  (see graph below) : When you live in a home for a significant period of time, it’s natural for you to experience a number of changes in your life while you’re in that house. As those life changes and milestones happen, your needs may change. And if your current home no longer meet

  What Happens to Housing when There’s a Recession? Since the 2008 housing bubble burst, the word recession strikes a stronger emotional chord than it ever did before. And while there’s some debate around whether we’re officially in a recession right now, the good news is experts say a recession today would likely be mild and the economy would rebound quickly. As the 2022 CEO Outlook from KPMG  says : “Global CEOs see a ‘mild and short’ recession, yet optimistic about global economy over 3-year horizon . . .   More than 8 out of 10 anticipate a recession over the next 12 months, with  more than half expecting it to be mild and short .” To add to that sentiment, housing is typically one of the first sectors to rebound during a slowdown. As Ali Wolf, Chief Economist at  Zonda ,  explains : “Housing is traditionally one of the first sectors to slow as the economy shifts but is also  one of the first to rebound .” Part of that rebound is tied to what has historically happened to mortgage r

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  Planning To Retire? Your Equity Can Help You Reach Your Goal. Whether you’ve just retired or you’re thinking about retirement, you may be considering your options and trying to picture a whole new stage of your life. And you’re not alone.  Research  from the  Retirement Industry Trust Association  (RITA) shows 10,000 Baby Boomers reach the typical retirement age (65) every day, and only 47% of the people in that generation have already retired. If this sounds like you, one thing worth considering is whether or not your current home will suit your new lifestyle. If your home doesn’t have the features or benefits you’re looking for, the good news is, you may be in a better position to move than you realize. That’s because, if you already own a home, you’ve likely built-up significant  equity , and that can help you fuel your next move.  According  to the  National Association of Realtors  (NAR): “A homeowner who purchased a typical home five years ago would have  gained $125,300 from j

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 1979 W. Rivers Edge Lane St. George, UT 84770 Beautiful, roomy, single level home on the golf course at Sunbrook. New HVAC, new range, new microwave, new water heater & water softener. Recent home inspection available. Home warranty. Great neighborhood. Come see for yourself, you'll be glad you did. Listed at $790,000.00. Click here for more pictures and information.  Call or text Phil Johnson for questions or showings (435) 862-4941.