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Come On Baby, Light My Fire!

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Real Estate Agent with Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 UT DRE# 6541633-SA00

Come On Baby, Light My Fire!

 

Did you know that 41% of new homes that were sold in the United States last year had at least one fireplace? People who purchased in St. George Utah did so more for atmosphere, not necessarily to warm their homes.

 

Mild southern Utah winters are a draw to people looking to get out of icy, freezing, arctic areas to better weather here! Golfing, hiking and biking are popular sports that get people outdoors throughout the year.

 

 

To prove this point, I went on the MLS for Washington County, Utah to see how many available homes boasted a fireplace. Here are the results:

  • Out of 620 homes listed in St. George, 217 had a fireplace. 
  • Out of 206 homes listed in Washington City, 39 had a fireplace. 
  • Out of 155 homes listed in Hurricane, only 39 had a fireplace. 
  • Out of 61 homes listed in Ivins, only 22 had a fireplace. 
  • Out of 47 homes listed in Santa Clara, only 19 had a fireplace. 

         * Homes may have had more than one fireplace.

 

There is nothing more romantic than a lively fire dancing in the hearth to up the ambiance factor. So, come on baby light that fire! And if you know anyone looking for a home in the southern Utah area, have them light my phone up.

 

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Have questions about homes in southern Utah for sale? Please contact me at 435.632.9374 or wanda@buynsellutah.com. Glad to help with your residential real estate needs because Wanda Can!

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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin is a southern Utah REALTOR® assisting buyers and sellers in in the St. George area, Dammeron Valley, Diamond Valley, Veyo, Central, Hurricane, Ivins, La Verkin, Leeds, Santa Clara, and Washington real estate markets.
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Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good mornign Wanda. Had a real fireplace for years but now just a gas one more for decoration! Enjoy your day!

Dec 05, 2018 05:02 AM
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

Good morning, Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can! in New England every home has a fireplace or a woodburning or gas burning fireplace....I have a fireplace with a pellet stove insert.... heats my whole house...

Dec 05, 2018 05:12 AM
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

Good morning Wanda.  Fireplaces are wonderful for those chilly evenings as a centerpiece for family gatherings.

Dec 05, 2018 06:21 AM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Good morning,  Wanda - this is evidence of some good investigative skills for Washington County, UT real estate. In Southern California fireplaces are generally "decorative"  not a heat source.

Dec 05, 2018 06:27 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

Pyromaniac Bob here Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can! When I first read your title I immediately heard Jim Morrison singing and when I got to the romantic part I could see me there cuddled up with a girl from NC.

Dec 05, 2018 06:42 AM
Sharon Lee
Sharon Lee's Virtual Assistance - Jonesborough, TN
Retired and loving life

I love a fireplace even I have never had one in my home. 

Dec 05, 2018 07:16 AM
Sheila Anderson
Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ
The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Good morning Wanda. No I didn't know but I am not surprised. I need fire too.

Dec 05, 2018 08:00 AM
Sheri Sperry - MCNE®
Coldwell Banker Realty - Sedona, AZ
(928) 274-7355 ~ YOUR Solutions REALTOR®

HI Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can! - I am not sure I could buy a home without a fireplace...even though we don't use it a lot.  It is ambiance.

Dec 05, 2018 09:18 AM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent

Growing up, my grandpa great had a coal fireplace and it warmed us up real quick when we'd stand in front of it, it was huge! I like the ambient factor that a gas fireplace offers too Wayne Martin

Dec 05, 2018 06:08 PM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent

Those pellet stoves really do put out the heat Barbara Todaro, especially when there is a blower attached. A friend who lived in the Colorado mountains had one that kept his family warm through the winters.

Dec 05, 2018 06:10 PM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent

Good everning Gabe Sanders, a fireplace can also add to the desirability of a home!

Dec 05, 2018 06:31 PM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent

Michael Jacobs, That is what I also found out when looking on southern Utah homes for sale. It does get chilly in St. George but not enough to use a fireplace for a heat source.

Dec 05, 2018 06:32 PM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent

Glad this post tickled your muscial side Bob "RealMan" Timm! LOL 

Dec 05, 2018 06:34 PM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent

We do not have one either but am thinking of adding a gas fireplace though Sharon Lee! There is something magical about watching flames dance about.

Dec 05, 2018 06:36 PM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent

A fireplace helps to keep you and those pups warm and cozy during the winter Sheila Anderson. They are also relaxing!

Dec 05, 2018 06:42 PM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent

They also have a calming effect Sheri Sperry - MCNE®. If I had a cabin, a floor to ceiling fireplace would be a must!

Dec 05, 2018 06:44 PM
James Dray
Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

Morning Wanda.

If it's not gas or electric I'm out.  Love to watch them, just not for me

Dec 06, 2018 01:13 AM