Rock a Block Challenge: Get out and about! During the spring season, it's time to get outside and see what in the world is happening, with camera in hand. Taking in the sights and sounds, not to mention the smells, is enlightening! My challenge to all of you is to set off and discover what is waiting for you within a block of your home or work office. Snap photos as you go, then share the results with everyone here in the Rain. There is a trove of treasures just waiting to be discovered by you! Here are my results of rocking a block in southern Utah:  Ring around the rosies, a pocket full of posies...roses of every color lined the entire block. The dark metal railing of the fence line contrasted quite nicely with the vibrant hues of the blooms. Yellow roses galore! Confetti roses that l... 04/26/2015

Important information about Ironman 70.3The Ironman 70.3 is a new challenging championship race that traverses the red rock canyons of the American Southwest. This is an early season race with breathtaking American Southwest scenery, and fresh, crisp spring air. The race is staged in and around the heart of St. George, with Zion National Park only 45 minutes away by car. The city's walkable downtown area offers great local fare and boutique shopping—perfect for enjoying the sunny spring weather. St. George, UT is also only two hours from the nightlife of Las Vegas, with its 24 hour entertainment options.This striking Southwestern home of one of Ironman's original full-distance races is now hosting one of the season's earliest Ironman 70.3 races ever. The race starts with a swim that is ... 04/23/2015

Coral Canyon-One of the Best Kept Secrets in St George UT-Market Report March 2015 Not familiar with Coral Canyon in St George Utah?  Coral Canyon is a spectacular golf course community with low HOA fees and wonderful amenities.  Homeowners have access to indoor & outdoor pools for year round enjoyment, tennis courts, a state of the art fitness center and miles of hiking/biking trails within Coral Canyon just to name a few of it's highlights!   The Coral Canyon real estate market remained steady in March 2015.  Home sales were down slightly  in March 2015 over March 2014. Available inventory increased slightly and the average list price dropped  0.61% from the year before.   New construction in Coral Canyon is steady and the view lots are going quickly!  You’ll notice that  homes priced... 04/22/2015

How's the Real Estate Market in St George Utah?  April 2015As a local St George Utah real estate agent, I get asked this question all the time.  I'm happy to give my insight and share the knowledge I have regarding the market. Below are 2 graphs tracking the St George Utah homes for sale market statistics through April 17, 2015. The real estate market definitely continues to improve here in St George during 2015!   The buying market is becoming very competitive, especially in the "under $250k" price range.  Average sales price of a home in St George in March 2015 was $246,715.  Average days on the market for sold listings the first quarter of 2015 through  4/17/15 was 75.The inventory of homes for sale remains steady during the first quarter of  2015 as well as sales.   The inventory of... 04/17/2015

Southern Utah Events April 18th 2015If you like off road action, exploring great national parks, celebrating the earth, pine wood derby’s, free events and more, you will love what Southern Utah has in store this April 2015. Therefore, bring your family and friends out to enjoy one or all these wonderful events before the month’s end.Southern Utah April 2015 EventsAnnual World Off Road Championship Series – This all day off road racing event will feature over 1000 motorcycles, ATV’s and side-by-side UTV race cars.Event Details√ Date: Friday, April 17, 2015 through Sunday, April 19, 2015√ Time: All day√ Location: Sand Hollow State Park, Hurricane UT 84770√ Admission: $10 per person per day, $20 per person for 3 days, $15 for 12 and under, under 3, seniors and active military are free.OPEN... 04/14/2015

Desert Homes for Sale in St George Utah | Kayenta Desert Community Market Update-March 2015Try to describe the Kayenta Community in St George Utah with one word and it's impossible!  Tranquil, peaceful, majestic, inspiring, breathtaking are a few starters.  Kayenta is one of the highly sought after communities located at the base of Red Mountain in St George Utah.  Exquisite homes, unparalleled views and custom lots makes Kayenta a breath of fresh air! Far enough away from town for privacy and tranquility, yet close enough to run get a gallon of milk in just 5 minutes. One of the fun events held in Kayenta is their Street Painting Festival.  The Festival is brought to you by the Kayenta Arts Foundation and will be held this April 25th, 10-6 pm & 26th, 10-5 pm.  This will be the 5th Kaye... 04/13/2015

St. George Utah Homes for Sale: Paradise Canyon Community |84770  Nestled against the red rock bluffs in the Snow Canyon corridor, Paradise Canyon Subdivision has become a very desirable place to live. Originally developed by S & S Homes, the architecture is distinctive, boasting stucco and stone exteriors, the streets and yards impeccably maintained. This development is almost completely built out and backs up to the Red Cliffs Desert Reserve with it's massive red rock vistas, sandstone bluffs, pan-o-ramic views, native plant material and abundant wildlife. You can see as far as Snow Canyon State Park from some vantage points.  Set out for a hike on a trailhead to the great outdoors within this community. Chuckwalla Trailhead is accessed inside Paradise Canyon, a 2.5 mile trail ending ... 04/10/2015

Tour De St. George | Saturday April 11th, 2015 | Southern Utah Events April 11 @ 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM   It's that time of year again and rain or shine, 850 - 1150 bicyclists will take to the roadways in the Spring Tour de St. George on  Saturday, April 11th, 2015. There are 3 different routes with 30, 80, 100 mile options for all skill levels available.   Schedule ~ Saturday, April 11th, 2015 : 6:30am to 7:30am – Packet Pickup 8am – Ride leaves 5pm – End of support - St. George Town Square Please call Margaret with any questions: 435.229.6251 For more information, go to: http://www.spingeeks.com/event/spring-tour-de-st-george/   The tour begins at 8:00 a.m. from The St. George Town Square in St. George, Utah where participants will travel to Sand Hollow Reservoir, back to St. George, up Hi... 04/08/2015

Homes for Sale in 55+ Communities | SunRiver St George | March 2015SunRiver is one of my favorite communities to show and sell homes in St George Utah!  Each and every time I take clients to this lovely community, it never disappoints. Gorgeously manicured landscaping and homes, impeccably clean facilities and clubhouse, friendly staff and welcoming residents make this the premier place to call home if you are 55+ or better. The Sun River St George 55+ community real estate market was better than last month and about the same as last year this time.  Available inventory was down and sales prices increased slightly over last year this time.  Sales prices increased 2.19% over last years figures in March, and the number of sales remained about the same.  There were only 3 homes priced unde... 04/08/2015

St. George UT Trail System Growing Again Good news for all outdoor enthusiasts in St. George UT. They City Council will consider expanding the city’s popular system. Currently, there is over forty miles of paved trails and forty-two miles of natural trails that go all over the city. Many trails follow natural waterways that add beautiful scenery and are often used for recreation and exercise. Now, this talk of expansion is exciting for developers and those who love the great outdoors of Southern Utah. There are three bids up for the city council to approve today that include new expansions of the current system, adding new trailheads and there is a proposal up to allow engineers to add a new section to the trail near 1450 South. There is also a $1.5 million drainage project going in ar... 04/07/2015

St George Utah Yearly Temperatures | How do you like me now?!   To dispel the myth that southern Utah's weather is comparable to the northern part of the state, the following chart shows yearly climate averages in the St. George area.   Overall Yearly Average Temperatures   Annual Avg. Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec High °F 77 54 59 67 75 86 96 102 99 92 78 63 52 Low °F 51 31 35 42 49 59 67 75 73 63 50 38 31 Rainfall 8.85 1.38 1.31 1.18 0.55 0.21 0.17 0.48 0.76 0.57 0.68 0.71 0.85   The temperature varies from a low in January and December of 31°F to 102°F in July. The elevation in St. George is 2,880 feet above sea level, climbing to over 10,000 feet in the Pine Valley Mountains—only 40 miles to the North.   St. George, Utah is located within the northern part of the ... 04/06/2015

Walking on sunshine in southern Utah! With over 110 miles of maintained walking trails to choose from, people are able to enjoy the great outdoors in southern Utah year 'round!  What better way to get to know the St. George, Utah area better than to head out on the trails system? It was designed for active people in mind. As Spring temperatures continue to climb, be sure you are hydrated and have fresh water on the ready as you travel on foot into the great outdoors. Please do not make the mistake of setting out unprepared, you may head toward heat stroke with a ride to the hospital in an ambulance. Some advice while planning an extended walk: Pace yourself Apply sunscreen Put on a hat or cap Pack abundant H2O Take along snacks  Follow these easy guidelines and your walk or hike will be... 04/05/2015

5 FUN Facts about southern Utah!     1. Old-fashioned irrigation methods are still prominent in the downtown area. The water runs along deep gutters on the streets.   2. Palm trees are a prevalent part of residential and commercial landscapes and add to the high desert appeal.   3. Water skiing is quite a common occurrence on the local lakes and reservoirs. There is no snow skiing in Washington County!   4. High School Musical was filmed in part at Entrada Golf Club community. Several locals were cast as extras.   5. The people in southern Utah are some of the nicest you will ever meet! That is coming from several out-of-area clients.   HIKING, BIKING, GOLFING, CAMPING! WATER SKIING! FISHING! Southern Utah HAS IT ALL! You'll see once you come for a visit, you may just decide to stay. Qu... 04/04/2015

Adventure Hub St. George, Boy Scout Expo & A Quilt Show There will be a few big events this April in St. George UT that you don’t want to miss. Therefore, I have the most popular events for the whole family to enjoy. Now is a great time to get outdoors while the weather is spectacular and enjoyable for all. St. George UT Events Guided Hike with Adventure Hub St. George – You can enjoy a half day guided hike, each Saturday, into the amazing outback of St. George. Each tour is 4 – 5 hours long and start early morning. You will be taken to and from the trail heads by your guide who is also a local expert that has been trained as a Wilderness First Responder. They will teach you about the history, biology, and geology of Southern Utah. It’s a great way to experience Utah’s wilderness and m... 04/02/2015

Things To Do in Southern Utah ~ 36th Annual St. George Art Festival  ~ St. George, Utah ~ April 3rd & 4th, 2015    It's Spring and that time of year again as the Annual St George Art Festival makes its way to the St. George Town Square on Friday, April 3rd & Saturday the 4th, 2015. Grab the family or a couple of friends and enjoy the show, not to mention the delicious food!   Thousands of people are expected to attend this year. So stop by, shop, peruse, enjoy the sights, smells and sounds of the St. George Art Festival this Easter weekend! Who knows, maybe the Easter Bunny will make an appearance!   The St. George Art Festival showcases talented local artists in the St. George area as well as national artists.  The St. George Town Square is a gathering place that is perfect for events ... 04/01/2015

Spring it on St. George, Utah!     The southern Utah area has come alive in a vibrant color display and is wowing all who live, work and play here! This weekend, April 3rd & 4th, 2015 marks the 36th Annual St. George Art Festival, the largest and longest running show of it's kind at the St. George Townsquare.   Come and experience it for yourself and find something special to take away from it all! 04/01/2015

A Taste of St. George UT – Local Food Trucks St. George UT boasts some of the best food trucks in Southern Utah. You will find so many wonderful foods to take care of most any appetite. Healthy foods and comfort foods can all be found at local St. George food trucks such as vegan and gluten free foods to deep fried cheesecake and reuben style French fries. I have compiled a list below of some of the wonderful food and flavors that are available from local St. George food trucks.. St. George UT Food Trucks Burgers – If you love hamburgers, you will love the Loaded and Stuffed Burgers food truck. Try the stuffed hamburgers and reuben style French fries. You can find them on S Main Street in Downtown St. George Corndogs – Ali’s Favorite is a favorite among many in the area. This could be ... 03/31/2015

Walk a mile in my shoes...     ...and then rest those little tootsies!   My feet would be screaming for relief after wearing these neon tippy-toe multi-story contraption platforms. Clearly, comfort was not the main focus, though the shoe designer must be the king of pain!    This piece of art is part of the Art Around the Corner outdoor sculpture exhibit in the downtown St. George, Utah area. This whimsical scuplture was crafted by local artist Jerry Anderson, is FOR SALE at $5000.00.   For more information on this amazing artistic display and more in and around St. George, Utah, go to: http://artaroundthecorner.org/.   03/30/2015

Easter Events in St George UT |  Spring into Easter at Staheli Family Farm March 28, 2015   SPRING INTO EASTER at this fun Easter Egg Hunt.  This Saturday, March 28, 2015 at Staheli Family Farm located at 3400 S. Washington Fields Rd. Washington UT.  Come see the Easter Bunny, ride the cow train, play old fashion games.. Farm Opens at 9 AM -2 PM EASTER EGG HUNT-10 AM and NOON $5 per person $20 family pass up to 6 Don't forget a basket or bag to gather eggs.. Come out and enjoy the gorgeous St George spring weather & fun on the farm....see you there!!   This Easter Events in St George UT | Spring into Easter at Staheli Family Farm March 28, 2015 information is brought to you by: Erika Rogers – your real estate leader in St. George, UT and surrounding communities. She specializes in new c... 03/27/2015

Pool Homes in St. George UT for Sale St. George’s pool home buying season is now upon us and homes with pools in St George are a hot commodity! If you're looking for a home with a pool in St George Utah you'd better start looking now. Temperatures are rising and so will the demand for pool homes this spring. If you're looking for a home for sale in St George with a pool, you have come to the right place! You would think with the warm temperatures and long swimming season here in St George, pool homes could be found anywhere. Unfortunately, this is not the case. There are too many buyers looking for homes with pools than there are homes available! Demand is high and supply is low, so if you find your dream home with a pool, you'd better be ready to write an offer that can’t be refused. ... 03/26/2015