My Infatuation with Hollyhock Dolls At that moment when first seeing the Hollyhock plant with it's thick stalk and regal tower of gorgeous blooms, I was smitten! Since then, I have searched high and low for all varieties and colors, often harvesting them on the roadsides and at our favorite golf course, where they grow abundantly. Hollyhocks have become part of Nerdin Gardens, returning, year after year, dotting the landscape with their colorful presence. Here, they are all nurtured with TLC, along with the rest of the many flowers, bushes and trees.  A friend reminisced about a childhood memory of her grandmother making whimsical Hollyhocks dolls she crafted by hand. Several stories resulted, as I excitedly created them in Nerdin Gardens, excited to show them off to anyone that might b... 05/31/2023

Insurance Companies Play 'Hot Potato' with Home Owners Homeowner's insurance is required when carrying a mortgage but is also a good practice for replacement costs on a property, in case of burglary, flood, fire, etc. Believe it or not, insurance companies can / will drop you for a plethora of reasons, despite being a dependable, paying customer.  Some justifications may be: Bad credit Filing too many claims Getting an aggressive dog breed Being convicted of a crime Unfinished necessary repairs Specific area becomes high risk  Aggressive dogs can cost home owners thousands of dollars every year. There is no liability coverage if a dog on the list injures someone or destroys their property. The top 12 banned dog breeds most often banned by homeowners insurance companies are: Doberman Pin... 06/03/2023

Did June-o it's National Homeownership Month? While some agents may be taking time off to travel or take a long break, this is an opportunity to be available to potential buyers. I enjoy finding out where people are coming from, why they chose Southern Utah and market successfully to those buyers who may be interested in southern Utah living.  I appreciate knowing why they chose southern Utah as a place to call home. Many respond with: mild weather strong economy small town feel lower taxes outdoor opportunities  I encourage future residents to see the sights, travel the neighborhoods, talk to the local people to get a true point of view. Also, recommending the St. George Area Chamber of Commerce to gain more information. State and national parks such as: Gunlock State Park, Sand Hollow... 06/01/2023

Real Estate Marketing Never Stops. Neither Does Rust! Can you see me now? If not, then apparently I'm wasting precious time and throwing hard earned dollars away! Pure strategy in all marketing efforts means a clear direction on capturing an intended target market. It pays to be: Creative Diligent Proactive Consistent Industrious Extremely detailed Purely Self-motivated Wants & needs oriented  Momentum is often achieved by discovering where strengths lie and applying them in this industry. Taking ​advantage of rewarding ​opportunities as they present is ever so important to continue moving business ahead. It's impossible to be all and do everything but instead, focus on a 'I CAN' attitude and mindset, so that consumers can see and hear you. And remember, real estate marketing never stop... 06/02/2023