St. George UT – The Perfect Place for Active Lifestyles People come from all around to St George to enjoy the active lifestyles that can be lived. They also come to see the national parks and enjoy the outstanding recreational opportunities. However, each year, more and more people are coming to participate in the annual events in St. George, UT. Therefore, I have a list of all the annual events you can expect to enjoy while in St. George. January St George Winter Bird Festival - Birding in the St George area is good year-round, but is particularly good in the winter when a variety of migrating birds can be found. This festival is held annually in late January, which includes workshops, presentations and field trips. February Parade of Homes - Held in mid-February, this event showcases... 11/05/2014

Golf Course Homes for Sale | SunRiver St. George, Utah 84770 | November 2014 SunRiver is a 55+ golf course community right off Highway I-15 at Exit 2 and the only one of its caliber in southern Utah. Requirements are that one of the homeowners within the household be at least 55 or older. Small dogs and cats are welcomed as pets (See CCR guidelines). Amenities include: 18-hole golf course that is open to the public State-of-the-art clubhouse facility that boasts pools, exercise rooms, a huge library, computer room offering classes, information boards and an incredible ball room that is used for special occasions. SunRiver also offers leisure activities geared to social interaction and also physical fitness such as water aerobics, pickle ball, weight training, and tai chi. Pickle ball c... 11/05/2014

St. George UT 2014 Jubilee of Trees The Jubilee of Trees is a captivating festival that will feature one of the largest designer and custom holiday displays in Southern Utah. Complete with mini trees, holiday displays, wreaths and much more. You can walk through the forest extraordinaire at leisure or just hang out in the spirited atmosphere and enjoy the local star search talent show, a teddy bear picnic, a holiday fashion show, a musical concert or more. This time honored, annual event is a festive launch to your holiday season. There’s plenty of opportunity to get some of your holiday gifts and decorations during this gift giving season. There will also be baked goods galore. You will find caramel apples, sweets and baked goods everywhere you turn. And, the jolliest Santa in Dixie w... 11/04/2014

Southern Utah – October's gone and November has arrived with a chill in the air. While the weather remains cold – the Southern Utah Real Estate Market conditions have heated up over the last 30 days. With all hallows Eve (a.k.a. Halloween) rapidly becoming a vague memory, and the sugar high quickly fading, it's time to report on the Washington County Board of Realtors Southern Utah Real Estate market Conditions for the month of October. For October 2014, St. George Utah had 2,090 Active Listings on their MLS system. Of these "Active Listings," 568 were fresh to the areas multiple listing system for the month of October; additionally, 312 listing successfully COE (closed escrow) for the month of October.   Putting the areas real estate market under the microscope for dissection for Octo... 11/01/2014

Providing further evidence that unscrupulous people come from all walks of life: a New York judge ruled yesterday that Donny Deutsch, from ‘The Big Idea’ on CNBC, scammed his Realtor out of a commission worth approximately $1.2 million. Ouch! According to online reports, Justice Charles Raymos noted that Donny Deutsch had the scruples of Gordon Gekko – "Greed, for lack of a better word, is good." ~ Gordon Gekko. While Donnie and Gordon might concur that Greed is Good, the judge wholeheartedly disagreed. Differing with the "Greed is Good" notion, the judge ordered that Deutsche pay his broker's commission to Sotheby’s … totaling $1.2 million.   Thank goodness for swift justice.   10/31/2014

  As October comes to a scary end and the 2014 holiday season begins to fire up, a quick review of the Southern Utah MLS system reveals that there are 105 active listings for St. George Utah retirement properties; homes in adult communities. Drilling down on the 106 active retirement community listings, we see 48 properties listed between $299,900 and $775,000. Additionally, there are another 27 listings between $299,000 and $199,900. Going further down the list, there are an additional 31 properties between $195,900 and $89,900 looking for the right buyers. While utilizing our mapping feature on the FlexMLS system,  it's easy to notice that the majority  of listings for senior citizens 55 and over are primarily located in Sunriver.  To view the complete list  go to UtahMLSRealEstate.co... 10/31/2014

The Bucket List. Far from being just a movie, it's a term we often referrer to late in life … and what goes in that Bucket tends to vary for each individual. For musicians, it may be a trip to the rock 'n roll Hall of Fame, to see firsthand their idols from days gone past; for surfers, it might be catching that perfect monster wave off the foggy California coast; for ex-surfers – such as myself – a peaceful round of golf on a serene course in the birthplace of the sport – Ireland and Scotland – sounds like a great idea. While I was born and raised on the Monterey Peninsula, the home of Pebble Beach, Spy Glass, Monterey Peninsula Country Club and a host of other great golf courses. It was also the home of some world-class waves. Carmel Point, Ghost Tree, Mole Point, Asilomar Beach, Bone ... 10/30/2014

Thriller at Tuacahn in St George Utah| October 24-November 1, 2014 "THRILLER" at Tuacahn amphitheatre near St George Utah is quickly becoming a Halloween tradition for many southern Utah residents and visitors alike. It's a great way to usher in the Halloween season and get in the mood for ghosts and ghouls! Odyssey Dance Theatre puts on a spooky spectacular of dance, music and singing as it pays homage to the stars of All Hallow's Eve. The two hour program includes haunting music, mystical dancing and eye popping special effects.There's a number performed by Frankenstein and his bride, mummies a plenty and lots of silly antics too. My family's favorite performance is that of the dancing skeletons, all done in the dark with black light effects. You'll also get to see "Bubbles the Clown"... 10/29/2014

Southern Utah Real Estate Activity: Summertime High Gives Way To Holiday Retreat!   October 26, 2014 – As the interest rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage remains at historic lows – 3.98% – the Southern Utah Real Estate Market conditions continues to show strength and tenacity. With October’s sometimes-scary real estate statistics for southern Utah due out in just a few days from our FlexMLS system, many Realtors on the WCBR board are wondering whether this month snapshot of the St. George Utah real estate market will be a trick, or a treat? Regardless of how the data is skewed, Utah's version of "Palm Springs" continues to attract the first-time homebuyer, new families and retirees.    With Halloween kicking off the 2014 holiday season in just five short days, most of the real estate acti... 10/25/2014

Best Cheapest Cities to Live When it comes to cheap cities, less is not always best. Many times, cities that have low cost living also suffer from poverty, high unemployment and lack of services. However, not all low cost cities are that bad. Therefore, I have found a list of low cost cities to live that are economically healthy and safe. In that list, St. George UT was near the top. The community was chosen based on low-cost living, low-cost things to do and tons of activities. Why St. George Was Chosen as a Best Cheap City to Live You get the great outdoors for less when you live in St. George UT. Located in the southwest portion of Utah, St. George sits by the Virgin River, which offers tons of outdoor play. There are many state parks and conservation areas close by including Zion N... 10/23/2014

Dine out in St. George today for the Dove Center! Several restaurants in downtown St. George will donate a portion of proceeds when you eat at their establishment on Thursday the 23rd of October, 2014 to Dove Center. So plan to eat at George's, Painted Pony, Benja's Thai Garden and The Pizza Factory located in Ancestor Square and raise some money for a fantastic cause that benefit victims of domestic and sexual violence.  Every dollar of unrestricted funds that are raised provides an opportunity to expand or create programs that the Dove Center needs specific funding for, like the Kids Club and various support groups.  The following restaurants are participating: Painted Pony Restaurant George's Corner Restaurant Cliffside Restaurant (lunch only, 11-2) The Pizza Factory Benja's Thai Ga... 10/22/2014

The LiVe Well Center | Dixie Regional Medical Center | St. George, Utah   If you are thinking about that perfect present to give yourself or a loved one , why not give the gift of health?   It is one of the most important gifts you can offer yourself or someone else rather than a snazzy tie, new shirt or pair of boots. So why wait? You can start right now! Dixie Regional's LiVe Well Center has: more than 40 weekly fitness classes evidenced-based biometric assessments and a motivated, educated staff that will help you Get Well, Stay Well and LiVe Well for the rest your life.   Classes start at $65.00 per month and are tailored to fit your health level.   LiVe Well Center 652 S. Medical Center Dr.  Lower Level 10/22/2014

Spooky Town Fair in St. George UT The St. George Spooky Town Fair kicks off this Friday and will continue through Saturday. Offering a fun, affordable weekend activity for families, the Spooky Town Fair offers a variety of vendors, games and live entertainment. The proceeds from each ticket sale will go to support the Washington County School District Foundation. This is the third annual Spooky Town Fair. The fair offers fun activities for families as well as to help raise money for the teacher and classroom grants fund operated by the foundation. It’s a great fundraiser, but it’s also great fun and a way for the kids to celebrate Halloween adventures. There will be tons of vendor booths, craft booths and carnival games.” Tickets for the carnival games are a $1 apiece, which is afforda... 10/21/2014

Southern Utah Business Spotlight: Partyland on Sunset Boulevard A very special person is expecting her first child and I was looking to do something different for her Baby Shower. I bought an infant bathtub and filled it some cutie-patootie clothes and other items and set off for Partyland on Sunset Boulevard in St. George, Utah. They have EVERYTHING you can imagine for every occasion! I have used them often for several events in the past and will continue to do so in the future. I also want to give a shout-out for Koryn Hurd and Micah Skougard at the Partyland St. George store. They were both so very helpful when I came in for the finishing touches on a special It's-a-Girl basket I made. It turned out beautiful and the mom-to-be was ecstatic! Have always found what I needed for those ... 10/21/2014

Fall into Southern Utah! While many areas in the country are preparing for colder temperatures, southern Utah maintains at least high 70s to mid 80 degrees during the day with cooler, crisp mornings. The Huntsman World Senior Games are in full swing and the area offers an optimum setting for outdoor activities of all kinds. The colors of the season are also still vibrantly alive. Perhaps this is why southern Utah is The Place to Be!   10/13/2014

Luxury Homes in St George Utah | Entrada Market Report for September 2014 This Entrada at Snow Canyon in St George Utah Market Report for September 2014 is provided by Erika Rogers of St George Utah Homes for Sale.  Entrada at Snow Canyon in St George Utah Real Estate Market Report ~September 2014 is as follows: 2 homes sold in Entrada during September 2014 1 home sold for between $600,000-$650,000 1 home sold for between $950,000-$1,000,000 There are also custom homes being built in Entrada and often times those sales are not reported to the mls. There were 73 homes for sale in the Entrada area during September 2014 which is 21 more than 2013. Sixty one of the homes for sale are priced over $500,000. Number of sales in Entrada at Snow Canyon for September 2014 was down from September 2... 10/10/2014

Buying St. George UT – Why You Should If you are still on the fence about buying real estate in St. George, UT I have some information on why you should not be on the fence any longer. Lately, the housing market is headed west according to a new report from Clear Capital. The west is where some of the biggest metro markets in the nation call home. When the housing markets in the west began to rebound a few years ago, other markets around the nation were soon to follow. Recently, the west has seen a drastic decrease in distressed sales as fewer homes fall into foreclosure. That’s big news since the west was the first to be hit by the housing crisis. Therefore, investors have been spreading out and buying more real estate for bargains in the west while they still can. Recent studies show... 10/08/2014

How's the Coral Canyon Utah Real Estate Market? |  September 2014 Report The Coral Canyon housing market slowed slightly in September 2014.   Available inventory increased in September and the average list price rose 11.87% from the year before.  New construction in Coral Canyon is steady and the view lots are going quickly!  You’ll notice that sales prices are increasing and homes priced under $200,000 are diminishing quickly. In September 2014 there were 27 homes for sale in Coral Canyon and only 6 of them were priced under $200,000.   Not familiar with Coral Canyon?  Coral Canyon is a spectacular golf course community with low HOA fees and wonderful amenities, including indoor & outdoor pools for year round enjoyment, just to name a few of it's highlights!   Check out the latest sta... 10/08/2014

Southern Utah News: Bosch to move NutriMill Manufacturing to St. George & Viracon to reopen.   L’Chef, exclusive agent of BOSCH Kitchen Machines in North America and parent company of NutriMill grain mills, have recently moved their corporate headquarters to St. George, Utah and are expanding into a new assembly facility. They continue to move forward in their corporate plan to move all NutriMill manufacturing to Washington County, in order to support the “Made in the USA” movement.   This much anticipated expansion and commitment to the St. George economy was an easy decision for NutriMill. “St. George has seen incredible growth in the past few decades,” said Dennis Leavitt, GM of L’Chef, and a St. George native. “This expansion will now allow us to have all assembly and production bro... 10/08/2014

St. George UT Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch The Staheli family Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch is back again with lots of fun activities for children.  Get lost with your family and friends as you try to work your way through the corn maze and you can pick your own pumpkin from the pumpkin patch. This real working farm is complete with sights, sounds, smells and more to give it that country feel.  You can ride the cow train, slide down the corn slide, take a wagon ride, and go through the field of screams if you dare. History of the farm: The Staheli family farm is made up of 350 acres that was established in 1889 by Frank Staheli Sr.  He was a vegetable farmer who immigrated from Switzerland and was also one of Washington UT’s first mayors. Frank built the first rock irrigation ditches in S... 10/07/2014