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

 1157 W. 400 S.  Hurricane, UT 84737 Your own oasis. 2 beautiful homes on 1.96 acres of land. Comes with a pool & hot tub, 864 sqft barn with concrete floor, huge backyard with sprinkler and irrigation capabilities, a retained area prepped for water feature or pond, lots of fruit trees, electrical conduit installed in the backyard. 2nd home was built in 2020 and is a duplex, each unit rentable . Has 1 water share (Share negotiable) but on same utilities at the moment. Main home living area is currently undergoing remodel to expand the space. Remodel is planned to be completed by seller and seller is willing to give allowance towards completion if buyer wants early possession. Listed at $2,100,000.00. Click here for more pictures and Information.  Call or text Johnson or Jenny Amelewu for questions or showings (435) 222-0886 (435) 429-1196

 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.

 4321 W. 2700 S. Hurricane, UT 84737 Spectacular custom home that has been gently used as a second home. Plenty of room for you and your guests. Large garage with pull through to back. Refreshing pool in back for hours of fun and relaxation after enjoying Sand Hollow Reservoir and dunes. Listed at $679,000.00. Click here for more pictures and information.  Call or text Chantel Markel for questions or showings. (435) 632-9621

 3530 Manzanita Road #7 St. George, UT 84790 Desired Bloomington Townhouse with plenty of room. Golf course views, minutes from trails for outdoor enjoyment, well maintained by the only owner. Four large bedrooms, workshop, storage, new water softener. Downstairs fridge, organ, piano, dining area tables, washer/dryer, items in garage not included in sale, they will be removed. Listed for $549,999.00. Click here for more pictures and information.  Call or text Chris Clayton or Nikki Nelson for questions or showings.  (435) 773-5823 (435) 619-1776

 275 S. Valley View Drive #56 St. George, UT 84770 Great, spacious home comes fully furnished. Leather living room furniture, high end fridge, washer and dryer, vaulted ceilings, maintenance free yard. HOA fees include large outdoor & large indoor pool, front yard maintenance & common areas, pest control, cable TV, tennis courts, water and roof maintenance. Friendly and involved community, This is not a 55+ exclusive community.  Listed for $364,000.00. Click here for more pictures and information.  Call or text Chantel Markel for showings (435) 632-9621. 

  What Experts Say Will Happen with Home Prices Next Year Experts are starting to make their 2023 home price forecasts. As they do, most agree homes will continue to gain value, just at a slower pace. Over the past couple of years,  home prices  have risen at an unsustainable rate, leaving many to wonder how long it would last. If you’re asking yourself:  what’s ahead for the price of my home,  know that experts are now answering this question, and its welcome news for homeowners who may have been led by the media to believe their home would lose value. Historically, home prices have appreciated at a rate near  4% . For 2023, the average of six major forecasters noted below is 2.5% .  While one,  Zelman & Associates , is calling for depreciation, the other five are calling for appreciation. The graph below outlines each expert forecast to show where they project home prices are going in the coming year. To understand why experts are calling for appreciation next year, look to the e