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Do Your 'Homework" Before Making the Big Move.

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

Do Your 'Homework" Before Making the Big Move.


1852 S. Paragon Drive, St. George, Utah 84790 - MLS# 20-214390 - Offered at: $1,189,000

 

Thinking of making southern Utah your Home Sweet Home? Before pulling up roots to explore areas to relocate, please do the required due diligence. There's more to it than falling in love and a long term commitment.

 

Once you make the decision to move forward, hire a local, experienced real estate agent to help guide an informed home buying decision. By being proactive, the geographical transition will be infinitely smoother.

 

Visit potential areas that fit your search criteria and check out the following offerings:

 

  • Neighborhoods and Communities - Visit during the day but also at night and weekends. Knock on neighbors doors and ask questions to gleam an honest, realistic view from residents. 

 

  • Weather - Like palm trees or pine trees? Outdoorsy? Take a look at days of sunshine, activities such as skiing, golfing, hiking, biking, mountain climbing, horseback riding, and camping.

 

  • Job Market - How does your professional life fit into the local business climate? Think about gainful employment or if in a free-spirited occupation, potential entrepreneurial opportunities.

 

  • Cost of Living - Be sure you can afford utilities, groceries, transportation, child care, health-care and price of goods and services that are required for maintaining an average level standard of living.

 

  • Overall Economic Outlook - Take a look at trends and what drives employment, interest rates, energy, housing, taxes and spending. Determine if the area has an attractive business climate.

 

  • Arts and Entertainment Atmosphere - Spending a night on the town pubbing, dancing or catching a performing arts venue to your liking? This may include musical theater, ballet, minor or major sporting events. 

 

And if you find that the southern Utah area is the place, 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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Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Hello Wanda,  Great blog and one that people need to look into to make a move where they wants to put down new roots.

Jul 15, 2020 08:21 AM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Wanda,

This is great advice, and doing one's homework is important.  I have seen people experience a rude awakening when they moved to Los Angeles, and other parts of California.  I recently told a friend whose family member was moving to Northern CA for a job, that the lifestyle was distinctly different in Northern California than it was in their former state.  Happily thanks to the virus and telecommuting, they have moved back.  A

Jul 15, 2020 09:06 AM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent

People need to thoroughly research the areas they may plan to live and then make a decision based on findings Will Hamm. It will serve them well!

Jul 15, 2020 05:45 PM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent

Something similar happened here Ron and Alexandra Seigel. A woman purchased a home quickly and after 6 months wanted to sell and go back to the state she left. A costly situation for her in more ways than one!

Jul 15, 2020 05:55 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Hi Wanda- these are good tips for anyone who's considering a relocation to consider. When we moved to FL (for Larry's job) I knew nothing about the state. 

Jul 15, 2020 06:26 PM
Norma J. Elkins
Elite Realty Group - Morristown, TN
Realtor - Elkins Home Selling Team

Awesome blog with some great info.  It is always best to "know" what you are getting into before you just jump head first.  Thanks for sharing and have a wonderful day!

Jul 16, 2020 06:54 AM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent

Wow Kathy Streib, talk about learning on the fly! My dad was military and we moved around a lot when younger and visited many states, never knowing what they offered until arriving.

Jul 16, 2020 07:15 AM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent

Thank you Norma J. Elkins, glad you enjoyed the message!

Jul 16, 2020 12:21 PM