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St. George, UT Summer Movie Series
The St. George, Utah Summer Movie Series is back. The city has recently announced the return of “Sunset on the Square.” So, bring your family and friends out each second and fourth Friday’s of the summer months to catch what’s playing. The movie series will be in Town Square’s historic Parade Grounds.
The Parade Grounds will be transformed into an outdoor highdef movie theater at dusk as hundreds of residents and visitors gather for the screening in the prime location. This is family-friendly entertainment at its best for FREE. You can even come early for great socializing with other St. George residents. For many residents it has become a family tradition. And, don’t forget your blankets, lawn chairs or picnic baskets.
Sunset on the Square Movie Lineup
May 25 – Yogi Bear
June 8 – Chronicles of Narnia:Voyage of the Dawn Treader
June 22 – The Sandlot 2
July 13 – The Princess Bride
July 27 – The Fly Boys (Filmed in St. George)
August 10 – Marley & Me
August 24 – Night at the Museum
Erika Rogers – Your real estate resource for St. George and surrounding communities.
Originally posted at: http://livinginstgeorge.com/2012/05/18/st-george-ut-summer-movie-series/
The Quality of Life in St. George, UT
The quality of life in St. George, UT is full of blue sunny skies, white fluffy clouds, green golf courses, red rock mountains, beautiful walking trails, great shopping, and thriving businesses. It’s wonderful living, working, and playing in St. George. You will enjoy Washington County’s climate of warm winters for many outdoor activities each day of the year. The natural landscape of St. George and its surrounding communities provides a small town feel even though it’s a metropolitan area.
Summer days in St. George get on the warmer side, but the nights are always cool. Summer nights become the perfect setting for patio lifestyles around the pool. And, as the area sits 2,800 feet above sea level, year round recreation is a daily event for most residents. St. George, UT is known for its golf adventures. The city is actually known as the Golf Capital of Utah.
Nearby Pine Valley and Pine Mountain rises 10,000 feet high while offering a cool summer retreat within miles from St. George. You can also enjoy Quail Creek, Gunlock and Sand Hollow Reservoir for boating, water skiing and other water activities. Lake Mead and Lake Powell offer world class boating opportunities for the whole family.
Many people have relocated to St. George for various reasons. The top reason for relocating to St. George is the quality of life. Other reasons for relocating here include the breathtaking scenic areas, temperate climate, healthy lifestyle, golf courses, outstanding schools, and local colleges. Plus, there’s always a great event scheduled. St. George is highly productive with diverse skills and a wonderful mix of cultural backgrounds.
Erika Rogers – Your real estate resource for St. George, UT and surrounding communities.
Originally posted at: http://livinginstgeorge.com/2012/05/16/quality-life-st-george-ut/
Stone Cliff Gated Community in St George Utah~Market Report April 2012
Stone Cliff in St George Utah is a gated, luxury community with amenities that boast an indoor swimming pool as well as
an outdoor pool, tennis courts, club house and the landscaped common areas are well manicured and maintained. This gated community also has a guard on duty, to assure your privacy.
Stone Cliff is one of the most popular communities for second/vacation home buyers in the St George area. Vacation home buyers appreciate the guard gated atmosphere along with the privacy that Stone Cliff offers. It’s also reassuring to know that the landscaping of your vacation home and the neighborhood are impeccably maintained year round. Top it off with the other wonderful amenities and Stone Cliff is an ideal location to purchase a second home. I highly recommend Stone Cliff to my buyers who are seeking these features and amenities!
Located on an affluent south bluff of town, Stone Cliff in St George Utah exemplifies true lifestyle by offering discerning buyers an accentuated way of life. Designed to utilize the imagination and sophistication of residential buyers, Stone Cliff offers an ambiance that enhances the elegant side of St. George while providing access to all that southern Utah has to offer. Beautiful water features, rock walls, and lush plants and bushes, surround the neighborhood. Because Stone Cliff is built on a bluff, every lot has a fabulous view. Most of the lots are terraced, offering spectacular views of the Saint George valley and mountains. Pine Valley Mountain is to the north, the mountains of the Arizona Strip to the south, Zion National park to the east, and the red rock and black hills around St George to the west.
Stone Cliff Gated Community Real Estate Market Report for April 2012 is as follows:
2 Stone Cliff homes sold in the month of April 2012
2 homes sold for between $600,000 and $625,000
There were 21 homes for sale in Stone Cliff during the month of April 2012 which is a 43.2% decrease from April 2011 when there were 37 homes for sale. Sales were up 100% in April 2012, 2 home sold this year and one home sold in the same month last year.
Average sales price in April 2012 was $621,200 which is a 26.92% decrease in sales price from 2011 when the only home sold closed at $$850,000.
If you would like more information on homes for sale in the Stone Cliff community or any other homes for sale in St George Utah, please give me a call or drop me an email. I’m happy to provide you with additional information and answer any questions you may have.
The above information was taken from data on the Washington County Utah MLS. Neither the Washington County MLS, Re/Max First Realty or Erika Rogers guarantees or is responsible for its accuracy. Market data does not show FSBO, non broker members listings, or listings not published.
Principle Reduction Offered to 200,000 Bank Of America Homeowners
A principle reduction will be offered to over 200,000 Bank of America homeowners who are struggling with their mortgage payments. It’s an offer that sounds too good to be true, but Bank of America 
is doing it anyway. They will mail out letters with the principle reduction offer to their struggling homeowners this week. So, be on the lookout. If you toss it, you won’t be eligible. Some borrowers could get as much as $150,000 reduced from their mortgage balance.
The Bank of America principle reduction program is part of the $25 billion settlement that was reached this year between state and federal agencies and five of America’s biggest mortgage servicers. Originally, Bank of America agreed to an $11 billion mortgage principle reduction, but they are now going above and beyond while committing to $25 billion. Over 5,000 borrowers have already gotten $700 million in principle reduction, collectively, through the pilot program.
Do you qualify for a mortgage principle reduction? You can if you are over sixty days late on your mortgage payments as of January 31, 2012. You also have to owe more on the mortgage that what the home is currently worth. Your home loan must also be owned or serviced by Bank of America. If you do get a letter and think you qualify, you will have to answer the letter with full documentation of your income, and your payment must be more than 25% of your gross income.
Bank of America borrowers could get well over $100,000 in loan forgiveness per homeowner. So, be on the lookout for a certified letter from Bank of America. You can obtain a sample letter from CNBC online so you will know if you have legitimate letter. Don’t get scammed. The letter will be simple and will have a red box on the top corner labeled “IMPORTANT”, “Qualifying customers may reduce their monthly payment by an average of 35%”.
Erika Rogers – Your real estate resource in St. George, UT and surrounding communities.
Originally posted at: http://livinginstgeorge.com/2012/05/11/principle-reduction-offered-200000-bank-america-homeowners/
St. George, UT’s Concert in the Park Series
St. George, Utah’s concert in the park series is a fantastic celebration of music, open parks and family time. This series will run until September, so bring your family, friends, blankets, lawn chairs, drinks and food. Each concert if absolutely free to the public.
St. George, UT Concert Park Series
Arvel Bird will be coming Monday, May 14, from 7:30pm to 9:30pm at Centennial Park, 301 N 220 E, St. George, UT. Arvel Bird is a masterful violinist and Native American flutist who is known around the world for his theatrical connection between Native American and Celtic traditions. He stirs up scenes that echo from North American history. Arvel Bird is dubbed “Lord of the Strings” by music critics and fans alike. His music evokes North American history and soul, which is thoroughly entertaining.
The Flipside 50s & 60s Hits will be Monday, June 11, from 7:30pm to 9:30pm at Vernon Worthen Park, 300 S 400 E, St. George, UT.
Chris Proctor, the contemporary guitar player will come on Monday, July 9 from 7:30pm to 9:30pm at Vernon Worthen Park, 300 S 400 E, St. George, UT. Chris Proctor is a highly acclaimed composer of original music. He is also wonderful at playing his 6 and 12 string guitars. Chris is a performer with a gift for communicating the large variety, vitality and accessibility of his music.
The Banjo Jack & Jeanette show will be here on Monday, August 13 from 7:30pm to 9:30pm at Vernon Worthen Park, 300 S 400 E, St. George, UT. This will be a toe tapping, hand clapping entertaining event. The show will present songs of Bluegrass, Old Time Standards, Dixieland and Country, which will uplift your spirits and make fond memories for years to come.
Color Country Chorus the Barbershop Quartet will come on Monday, September 10, from 7:30pm to 9:30pm at Centennial Park, 301 N 220 E, St. George, UT. This dynamic men’s chorus is located in Southern Utah. Their music is a very pure creation of nothing but human voices coming together to create a rich and fulfilling texture that will please your ears and revitalize your soul.
Erika Rogers – Your real estate resource for St. George UT and surrounding communities.
Originally posted at: http://livinginstgeorge.com/2012/05/09/st-george-uts-concert-park-series/
St Georgeg Utah Housing Market Report~St George Utah Homes for Sale~April 2012
St George Utah Housing Market Conditions~April 2012
St George Utah Housing Market Conditions showed marked improvement in April 2012 from April 2011. Average sales price increased from $189,609 in 2011 to $202,598 in 2012 which is approximately a 7% increase. Total number of homes sold in April 2012 decreased, from 292 sold in April 2011 to 235 sold in April 2012. Total number of sales is slightly down, but average sales prices are on the rise.
The total number of homes for sale in St George Utah that were listed on the Washington County UT mls in the month of April 2012 was 1543. There were 308 homes “under contract” and pending sale during April 2012.
Inventory is decreasing slightly, and prices are slowly rising. The real estate market in St George Utah seems to be improving because of these indicators. Homes that are priced under $200,000 and in good condition are in high demand and often times receiving multiple offers. If you’ve been on the fence waiting for prices to to stabilize, now may be the time to buy!
Supply and Demand Report
For 4/1/2012 To 4/30/2012
Todays date: 5/3/2012
Price Range: 0 to 999,999,999,999
| Property Type: Residential | |
| Current Active Listings |
Totals
|
| Number |
1,543
|
| List Price Volume |
532,148,010
|
| List Price Average |
344,879
|
| Average Days on Market |
128
|
| Total Sold | |
| Number |
235
|
| List Price Volume |
49,796,134
|
| List Price Average |
211,898
|
| Sale Price volume |
46,192,353
|
| Sale Price Average |
202,598
|
| Average Days on Market |
116
|
| Under Contract Listings | |
| Number |
308
|
| List Price Volume |
64,921,301
|
| List Price Average |
210,783
|
| Average Days on Market |
99
|
| Back On Market Listings | |
| Number |
104
|
| List Price Volume |
33,516,107
|
| List Price Average |
322,270
|
| Expired Listings | |
| Number |
114
|
| List Price Volume |
38,364,391
|
| List Price Average |
336,530
|
| Average Days on Market |
230
|
| Withdrawn Cancelled Listings | |
| Number |
111
|
| List Price Volume |
36,209,639
|
| List Price Average |
326,213
|
| Average Days on Market |
153
|
2012 Homeowners Satisfaction Survey
The 2012 homeowners satisfaction survey by HomeGain is in. Homeowners from near and far were asked whether they are satisfied with home ownership and if the price appreciation or depreciation was a factor.
Over 70% of those surveyed said they were satisfied with owning a home, and nearly 28% were dissatisfied with home ownership. Those that were asked if price appreciation was their reason for satisfaction, just over 20% said yes. Around 76% listed other reasons for their satisfaction of home ownership. Some of the most popular answers for home ownership were freedom from rent and pride of owning a home.
Of those who were unsatisfied, they indicated that price depreciation was their biggest reason for being unhappy homeowners. From those who listed other reasons for being unsatisfied, most said homeowner costs such as property taxes, repairs and HOA fees were an issue. So, the survey concluded that in spite of home value declines, homeowners are mostly happy with being a property owner; that is nearly 3 of 4 homes.
The Northeast region of the nation showed the most satisfied homeowners. The Southeast ranked second in satisfaction, followed by the West then the Midwest. Also, homeowners who purchased their home within the last three years or over 8 years were the most satisfied, and those who purchased their homes within 3-8 years were the least satisfied. Home purchase price and home buyer age was also a factor in whether homeowners were satisfied.
For more information about the survey, visit www.homegain.com.
Erika Rogers – Your real estate resource for St. George, UT and surrounding communities.
Originally posted at: http://livinginstgeorge.com/2012/05/04/2012-homeowners-satisfaction-survey/
St. George Utah Kids Fun Run
The Ironman St. George Kids Fun Run will be held on May 4th, 2012. Beginning at 6pm in the Town Square at 86 S Main Street, St. George, UT you can join in on the fun. All kids and families are welcome and encouraged to come to the 
big event. There will be a $10 fee for each participant, and this is a great way to start getting ready for the adult Ironman St. George while you’re young.
The run will be approximately 1 mile and 200 meters. The event is associated with the Ford Ironman St. George. The City of St. George, UT and the Exchange Club will be hosting the Kids Fun Run this year for children 12 years and under. And, all participants who complete the fun run will receive drinks, a t-shirt, and a finishing medal. They will also be passing through the same finish line as all the adult Ironman athletes.
Packet pickup will be available from 5pm to 5:45pm on Friday, May 4, 2012 at Town Square where the race will begin. Good luck to all participants.
Erika Rogers – Your real estate resource for St. George, UT and surrounding areas.
Originally posted at:http://livinginstgeorge.com/2012/05/02/st-george-utah-kids-fun-run/
Entrada at Snow Canyon Homes for Sale~Market Report~March 2012
Entrada at Snow Canyon in St George Utah Real Estate Market Report ~ March 2012 is as follows:
4 Entrada at Snow Canyon homes have been sold in the month of March:
2 homes sold for between $400,000 & $500,000
2 homes sold for between $250,000 & $300,000
There were 84 homes for sale in the Entrada area during the month of March 2012 which is exactly the same number of homes that were on the market in March 2011.
Sales in Entrada at Snow Canyon for the month of March 2012 were down 20%-from 5 homes sold in March 2011 to 4 homes sold in March 2012.
Average sales price for a home in Entrada at Snow Canyon in March 2012 was $372,125. This is an decrease of 39.39% over last years sales prices which averaged $616,983.
Entrada is an exclusive guard gated community in St George Utah offering it’s residents a wide variety of world class amenities. Prices have dropped dramatically over the last couple of years and I believe Entrada is poised for significant real estate growth due to it’s current affordable prices on luxury living and fabulous scenery.
If you’re interested in homes for sale in Entrada at Snow Canyon or any other St George Utah real estate, please feel free to give me a call or drop me an email. I’ll be glad to provide you with more information and answer any questions you may have.
The above information was taken from data on the Washington County Utah MLS. Neither the Washington County MLS, Stout & Associates Realty or Erika Rogers guarantees or is responsible for its accuracy. Market data does not show FSBO, non broker members listings, or listings not published.
2054 Topaz Way in Stone Cliff Gated Community~St George Utah~SOLD
2054 Topaz Way in the Stone Cliff Gated Community of St George Utah just SOLD. This is a gorgeous new construction home with panoramic views of Pine Valley Mountain and the city. 3107 sq. feet of luxury living at it’s best! Three bedrooms with an office, gourmet kitchen with the open floor plan concept, huge picture windows to capture the views and a master bath to die for! In St George, outdoor living space is almost as important as indoor space and this home has 1738 sq. ft. of covered patio space with an outdoor kitchen.
The couple that purchased this home moved here from Arkansas. They are looking forward to the drier climate, clean air, breathtaking scenery and being closer to family located in California. We looked at several communities, including Entrada at Snow Canyon, and they decided that Stone Cliff offered everything they were looking for.
Stone Cliff in St George Utah is a gated, luxury community with amenities that boast an indoor swimming pool as well as an outdoor pool, tennis courts, club house and the landscaped common areas are well manicured and maintained. This gated 
community also has a guard on duty, to assure your privacy. Beautiful water features, rock walls, and lush plants and bushes, surround the neighborhood. Because Stone Cliff is built on a bluff, every lot has a fabulous view. Most of the lots are terraced, offering spectacular views of the Saint George valley and mountains. Pine Valley Mountain is to the north, the mountains of the Arizona Strip to the south, Zion National park to the east, and the red rock and black hills around St George to the west.
Vacation and second home buyers appreciate the guard gated atmosphere along with the privacy that Stone Cliff offers. It’s also reassuring to know that the landscaping of your vacation home and the neighborhood are impeccably maintained year round. Top it off with the other wonderful amenities and Stone Cliff is an ideal location to purchase a second home. I highly recommend Stone Cliff to my buyers who are seeking these features and amenities!
If you’re interested in homes for sale in Stone Cliff or any other St George Utah homes for sale, please feel free to give me a call or drop me an email. I’ll be glad to provide you with more information and answer any questions you may have.
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