Washington County, UT Real Estate News

By Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!, St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent
(Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374)
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...
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By Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!, St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent
(Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374)
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...
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By Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!, St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent
(Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374)
There's Only ONE WAY. And that's YOUR WAY!  When searching for a property to serve you well for many years to come, I will ensure we are headed in the right direction. Achieving your sales goal matters greatly to this Southern Utah real estate agent. Follow me to your next residence...ONE WAY or another, together we will find that HOME SWEET HOME! There's more than ONE WAY to go when looking to make a move to the St. George, Utah area and Wanda Can help! Call me at: 435-632-9374 or email at: wanda@buynsellutah.com. 🎶ONE WAY or another...I'm going to find you...a home to live in...!🎵
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By Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!, St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent
(Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374)
Memorial Day: Honoring Casualties of WarUnited States Army Sergeant Robert Edwin Graves served valiantly in the Korean War and is still unaccounted for. Here is the story:In late November 1950, the 5th Cavalry Regiment, part of the 1st Cavalry Division were ambushed by massive counteroffensive by Chinese Communist Forces along the Chongchon River in North Korea. Under intense pressure, the U.S. lines began to fall back putting some units in danger of being encircled. On November 28, the 1st and 2nd Battalions and Headquarters units of the 5th Cavalry were forced to quickly withdraw from the town of Pongmyong-ni in the face of continuous overwhelming attacks by the Chinese Communist Forces . Units found their withdrawal route blocked by more CCF units. An intense battle ensued, but despi...
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By Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!, St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent
(Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374)
Mancave's at SunRiver St. George, Utah...Momma's Happy!  Back in 2015, SunRiver St. George in southern Utah introduced Adventure Mancave's! The garages couldn't be built fast enough for the high demand of these luxury, storage units by interested parties.  A total of 34 units were built, at a price of $129,000 each. The last one that sold went for $200,000. Today, the price has increased up to $400,000. A perfect place for family visits instead of a hotel/motel stay. Store an RV, ATV toys or design a custom media room to watch sporting events with your buddies or room to work on that classic car. No matter the choice, there is 1,250 square feet of customizable space!  A 25’ x 50’ garage space for your lifestyle and activities. Each unit comes fully finished with paint, sheet rock, and h...
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By Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!, St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent
(Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374)
Golf Course Home For Sale | 55+ Sun River St. George - SOLD! Am happy to report that this home SOLD after only 5 days active on the market. Home inspection was done, all contingencies satisfied. The sellers will now move on and new owners can move in to their beautiful home. For complete details on this exceptional home, click HERE. Address: 4145 S Figbird, St. George, Utah 84790 Sun River St. George | Offered at $699,000 | Marketed and advertised by Wanda Kubat-Nerdin | Preferred Realtor at Red Rock Real Estate in sunny St. George, Utah. Wanda Can...And Did It Again! SunRiver St. George Market SnapshotThere are 40 properties Listed for Sale, (3 Contingent) ranging in price from $359,000 for 1,128 square feet to $1,275,000 for 2,789 square feet of living space. Thirty Pending with 79 Cl...
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By Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!, St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent
(Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374)
Orange you glad to be blessed with another day?  Along with Spring rain showers in Southern Utah come amazing sunrises. A dash of color here and a delightful splash there as the skies come alive in vibrant color! I am reminded of fresh, citrus oranges and tangerines. Hope you enjoy this photo every bit as much as I do. Happy Friday all!
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By Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!, St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent
(Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374)
Make a Wish Flowers for Mom Dandelions are looked upon as weeds, holding little to no worth for most adults. They do increase immensely in value when freshly picked from the yard and hand delivered between the tiny fingers of a small child.  For a mom, that little gesture can make it the most beautiful gift in the entire world due to the clear intention and sincere affection. Like a dandelion's wispery seeds as they quickly take flight, those moments are fleeting.  Make a wish and grab as many as you can before they're out of reach. Happy Mother's Day!
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By Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!, St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent
(Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374)
I'd Rather Gather in Nerdin Gardens The back yard garden is a favorite place for us to visit. From the planted rows to soothing water features to the shade provided by the evergreens, it invites all to enjoy. That also includes our precious GBabies. Peanut the Pup is our first GBaby girl. While Kenslee blew her first bubbles, Peanut, the pup, popped them just as quick, which, in turn, caused raucous giggles, producing even more bubbles and laughter! This Gma's spirits soar on days like this! Happy Friday all, no troubles here in Nerdin Gardens. Just bubbles! 
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By Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!, St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent
(Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374)
When does MONEY come before WORK? Why, in the dictionary, of course! There might be a few exceptions, like; a hefty fortune left to a loved one, winning the state lottery or a financial gain by ill-gotten activities. Despite the promises of being given everything right now, by the powers that be, nothing is FREE. Nothing! Someone else always pays the price. Entitled, lazy people are singularly self-absorbed. Their view of the world is all me-me and less for everyone else with little regard or empathy for their impact on others. That type of behavior comes with every profession, walk of life and my opinion is based on past work experiences. Earning a living is much different than collecting a paycheck for little or no effort. Back, before becoming an agent, I remember when the company ow...
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By Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!, St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent
(Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374)
Nerdin Gardens: Sincere Follow Through Day in, day out, nature continues to bless us with an abundance of success in the back yard garden. All she requests in return is some tender loving care worked into the soil, along with sincere follow through.Isn’t that what our families, customer's and clients deserve as well?Happy Sunday all!
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By Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!, St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent
(Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374)
A Silent Preyer in Nerdin Gardens A tiny, newly hatched praying mantis hung upside down beneath a daisy bloom for a short time, before suddenly becoming very hungry. "Should I dare to wander?"The prayer began to ponder.By remaining hidden under here,All hope of survival may soon disappear.So, after bravely venturing out and about,Unsuspecting insects scattered fast to re-route! In order to achieve a comfortable life, showing up diligently to perform is a requirement. When depending on others to provide results, everything delivered may be subpar or you end with nothing. What then? Venture out, take control over your life. Humans are meant to thrive by self-motivation but often fall short. Nature performs instinctively because survival depends entirely on an, 'on time, every time', work ...
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By Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!, St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent
(Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374)
Cinco De Mayo ~ Now, That's Something to Taco 'Bout! According to Wikipedia, Cinco De Mayo is widely celebrated throughout the United States. The date is perhaps best remembered to celebrate Mexican heritage with music, dance, traditional foods and beverages. The margarita is a popular drink on this 5th of May event! So, plan for the occasion and be prepared enjoy this special day with your friends and family regardless of your heritage. Who knows? You may learn something interesting, new and exciting about another culture. For more information about Cinco De Mayo go to: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cinco_de_Mayo 
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By Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!, St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent
(Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374)
May the Fourth Be With You When Achieving Goals! Nature consistently pushes forward, whether it is a beautiful Monarch Butterfly collecting pollen, before moving on to a final destination or a grape vine tendril, reaching out, securing a connection, ensuring fruition. It could be a newly hatched praying mantis pod, where 100's of tiny creatures instinctively forage for food. Many will perish to the elements, be eaten by birds or other prey, others will be successful in their efforts. Heartiness matters when surviving outside during springtime. Impediments can present, hindering progress, so quickly adapting and adjusting is necessary to fulfill set goals. No excuses, just the desire to succeed. If real estate professionals had such a focused mindset to perform like nature, all agents wo...
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By Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!, St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent
(Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374)
MAY the rest of your days... Spring has arrived in true, spectacular fashion and am grateful and thankful for the pops of colors plus the renewed inspiration and life force it brings. So, with that, I wish you all much happiness and... MAY the rest of your days be filled with love, light and bright, smiling faces!~Wanda Kubat-Nerdin
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By Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!, St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent
(Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374)
You harvest what you sow in life. Never have given thought to being owed something that wasn't earned. Mine has been a life, where the work was taken on, dutifully performed and accomplished because clients depended on the end results. In business and life in general, much thought should be given, prior to making choices and the intended consequences. Good decisions can lead to many, endless rewards. Bad ones, teach very important lessons. Bad decisions create: Immoral actions Deceptive practices Corruptive ways of thinking Marital problems and divorce Self-imposed financial difficulties They also bring about ill-gotten goods, regret, anxiety, suspect behavior, self-entitlement, bitterness, discontent and encourages bad memories. Good decisions create: High self-esteem Uplifted confiden...
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By Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!, St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent
(Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374)
When the tree falls, the monkeys scatter. Mortgage lenders place a high importance on pre-qualifying potential home buyers. All collected information goes toward verifying responsible spending habits, on time payments, determining purchase power. Serious consumers are ready to go, others may need more time or credit repair due to a multitude of reasons. The pre-approval process calls out pretenders that pull everyone in with zero intentions of getting to a satisfied conclusion. Though stringent, a few manage to still sneak through. Sincerity to follow through on the promise to perform means everyone can trust the series of actions. If there is unrealistic expectations or dishonest motives, each person is adversely affected, except the guilty party. When a transaction fails, it takes on ...
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By Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!, St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent
(Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374)
Between A Rock And A Hard Place?Not necessarily a bad place to be, especially when the desire to survive is enough to sustain life. This new market is becoming very challenging for some professionals who enjoyed the briskness of the last cycle.Everyone has experienced adversity, many become paralyzed, unable to make even the smallest of decisions. Some take that same experience, turn it to the positive, creating new possibilities to learn and grow!   How we respond to hard times, determines the outcome. Thrive or barely survive? Your choice.
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By Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!, St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent
(Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374)
Setting the Stage by Checking your Voice Message. Impressions matter greatly, as we all know. Ensuring that first point of contact is engaging can make the difference between a new working relationship or encouraging the caller to move on to someone else. Here's some advice: Check your voicemail message  Discern your intended audience  Know the purpose for the message Tell them what is wished to convey Be sure the message is helpful to all  The recording can be quirky to match a personality or more on the reserved side for a more serious approach. No matter what is decided, make it concise and clear with the overall intended message, not garbled.  Past clients already know your purpose because they have used your services. If the intent is to attract new business, let your voice speak a...
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By Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!, St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent
(Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374)
We wet our plants! Today, on Earth Day, we are planting the garden to please Mother Nature. Soon, the honey bees and bumble bees will make a soft landing, pollinating all blooms to ensure a productive end result, through fruition. Maximum efforts with realistic expectations and consistent methods create a thriving environment, much like in business. While we are unable to control the weather, we can get up and show up every day.  And wet our plants if we want to!  Happy Earth Day all.
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