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By Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!, Southern Utah's Preferred Real Estate Agent.
(Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374)
What is your SPF Rating?  Protecting your skin when enjoying the outdoors is paramount, just as ensuring clients are well taken care of when buying or selling property. The strength brought to a real estate deal, professionalism that creates trust and the focus that drives successful outcomes is all dependent on you. StrengthA real estate career is more than just transactions, it's about building lasting relationships. Having a deep understanding of market trends, the ability to weather through market shifts and to stay the course when navigating buyer and seller deals requires a solid commitment to all clients' best interests.  ProfessionalismCompetence is the foundation of trust in real estate. It begins from the first meeting to smiles all around at the closing table. Attention to de...
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By Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!, Southern Utah's Preferred Real Estate Agent.
(Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374)
A Little Wish Ignored. Until... In a mostly manicured yard in southern Utah, an old dandelion named Puffy with a fluffy head full of white knew his life cycle was close to the end. Earlier in the spring, his bright yellow bloom provided much beneficial food to pollinators. Puffy now needed help in journeying on, to ensure that more dandelions would be replenished as future generations of flowers. He began to plead to every passerby in the vicinity. "Blow me!" he said to the squirrels,who were collecting nuts to fill thefood supply for later use. “Just a little puff?" he asked the busyrobins while they searched for food,hopping past, then flying off. Even the wind, swirling slightly above him, hereand there, failed to respond to the quiet pleasof “Pssst! Over here!" They all refused to t...
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By Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!, Southern Utah's Preferred Real Estate Agent.
(Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374)
How do you weigh a pie? 🎵 Somewhere over the rainbow, weigh a pie! 🌈 Playing with words is a favorite past-time and every chance to share something to bring a smile or laugh is an opportunity to connect with people online or in person. Quite often, the message is relayed in a lighthearted manner. Making others feel special is the goal. Some days, I accomplish that and even if only one person appreciates the message, it can give me a much needed boost and most relationships thrive on mutual investment and reciprocity. That's my Ted Talk for the day. Thank you for being a part of it on Funday Sunday! 
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By Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!, Southern Utah's Preferred Real Estate Agent.
(Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374)
Change is Absolutely Ahh-mazing!Used to be that most people in corporate job positions performed like conditioned rodents, hungry for a piece of cheese. Many succumbed to the rat race, when their true desires of stretching themselves, to forge their own paths or blaze out-of-bound trails was eventually quashed.  A lot has changed since those days, where it was common to work in a job position for 20-30 years and happily retire with a pension or die soon after. The very fabric of America's mindset has changed. People have become less inclined to become self-employed, independent contractors.  •  •  •  🐁  🧀 🐁  🧀 🐁  •  •  • For too long, I was one of those who lived-to-work, instead of working-to-live because it's a mindset many of us share. One that I held until finally opening the eyes w...
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By Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!, Southern Utah's Preferred Real Estate Agent.
(Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374)
Our Annual 4th of July Dinner Menu for 2025   It's Independence Day again, folks and you're all invited to partake of our annual 4th of July feast at the Silo! This day, all Americans can feel FREE to celebrate to our heart's content, despite some people adamantly complaining and moaning about the noise.   Ignore them and do what sings to your ever-loving, patriotic heart!   For dinner: We will be serving Freedom burgers in Allegiance with a United side of All-American fries plus Constitutionally, Patriotic-packed beverages. For dessert, enjoy a slice of home-made, Justified apple pie. Musical entertainment at the Legendary Silo to be provided by the Red, White and Blues Band.   At dusk, the National Anthem will Proudly play, followed by an Independently unparalleled, Declarated firewo...
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By Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!, Southern Utah's Preferred Real Estate Agent.
(Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374)
Grabbing the Wrong End of the Stick If ever a phrase spoke to my younger self, this one is it! As kids, we grew up in a time where electronics were virtually non-existent. The remote control for a television was a live being, usually myself or a brother or sister. 'On Demand' was an order by an adult, not an instant streaming program! Most shows were still in black & white and at the end of the stroke of midnight, the United States National Anthem played and the screen would become snowy static until the following day when programming began again. ___ 💩 💩 💩 ___ We  spent most daylight hours playing outside. As a large family, with little money for store-bought toys, we made up games and Poop on a Stick became quite popular because, there was no cost, just some imagination and foraging t...
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By Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!, Southern Utah's Preferred Real Estate Agent.
(Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374)
Nerdin Gardens: To sow, grow and glow. As home gardeners, we stretch ourselves through self-improvement, ever-toward what is called, 'Living our best life'. Much time and energy are spent achieving, so insight in knowing when to quickly change directions if plans fall short, warrants action. Forward, focused momentum is required.  Success takes time when nurturing tender plant material and creating lasting beauty. Trust and patience with the process, while tending a garden means continuously planting new seeds. They will not magically sprout! The rest follows when giving the best of ourselves to important matters.  Creting a magical space that transforms the mind, body and soul requires both skill and imagination. No shortcuts allowed! The results are stunning and draws everyone to expe...
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By Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!, Southern Utah's Preferred Real Estate Agent.
(Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374)
An All-Natural Chill Pill After an afternoon spent with a friend catching up, I began driving home and an idea came to mind.💡 What if someone manufactured a "chill pill" to encourage a national shift by eliminating contrived discord, soothing frazzled minds and mending divides? Of course, only an all-natural supplement would do. The daily "dosage" amounts to spending quality time outdoors by pushing away from the computer, shutting off all electronics to walking or rolling along a trail, biking through sun-soaked streets, or just reading a paper book in the shade of an old oak tree. The directions are easy to follow and simple as 1 - 2 - 3!  The pill must be 100% free of preservatives, no GMO's, harmful dyes, sugars - especially manufactured, and calories, the packaging made from recycl...
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By Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!, Southern Utah's Preferred Real Estate Agent.
(Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374)
Home Buyers: Avoid the Do-It-Yourself, Slap Together and Patch Trap Buying a home can be an emotional rollercoaster, especially when getting caught up in all the excitement. When an agent advises caution, it's intended protection from costly mistakes. A true professional relies on facts when relaying the many reasons to walk away instead of defend a potential money pit. Imagine when the home inspector shows up, the drywall inside the systems closet is new, the jetted tub had a note that said, "Do not turn on." A big red flag moment! He turned on the water to fill the tub. In the meantime, unbeknownst to anyone yet, a slow leak turned into a cascade downstairs. The home inspector went to check the systems filter, leaned down on one knee, his pants became saturated, proof of a hidden leak...
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By Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!, Southern Utah's Preferred Real Estate Agent.
(Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374)
Ollie the Owl Refused to Leave His Post Early one morning, marauding birds  descended into the orchard of Nerdin Gardens, savagely pecking at the ripening fruit. Mr. Green Jeans, at his wits end, threw his hands up, yelling to scare them off, then realized it was futile, thinking there was a better way to reclaim his trees. • • • 🦉 • • •Approaching the wise matriarch of the local Barn Owl clan, he explained the dilemma.  It was agreed that Ollie, one of his sharpest, reliable owls would help for an extended period. His tenure began during growing season and lasted well until all the fruit was safely harvested. • • • 🦉 • • •Ollie had an impressive wingspan, along with the 360-degree ability to pivot on a whim, day or night! Soon, not even a tweet or peep was heard during appointed rounds...
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By Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!, Southern Utah's Preferred Real Estate Agent.
(Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374)
Happy Father's Day from Nerdin Gardens! What better place to enjoy a specially-made breakfast, than inside the 4-corners of our garden? On the menu was frittata, crispy hashbrowns, homemade, sweet chili sauce and sourdough toast with Rimosa's (as Mike would say).   The Hollyhocks are achieving fruition as they sway gently in the breeze through the trees surrounding the property. The roses are enjoying the cooler evenings plus offering a bright pop of color among the pastels. The trees provide a shady haven.  The strawberries are ripening, asparagus sprouting up and squash and tomato vines are steadily climbing the trellises that Mr. Green Jeans installed earlier this spring. The pepper plants have flowered with the promise to perform as well.  Orbital grapes and Muscadines are bearing t...
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By Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!, Southern Utah's Preferred Real Estate Agent.
(Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374)
Happy 250th Birthday Army! 🥳 🎖 🇺🇸 The official motto of the U.S. Army is "This We'll Defend. It's been the Army's motto since the Revolutionary War, first appearing in 1778. It'smeant to represent their timeless purpose of fighting and winning the nation'swars and safeguarding the country. Many thanks to all, especially family members who have stepped up in this capacity, for the United States of America.  🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 Two hundred and fifty years looks good on you! 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸
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By Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!, Southern Utah's Preferred Real Estate Agent.
(Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374)
Happy National Weed Your Garden Day 2025! Remember, a beautiful, successful garden is grownwith consistent care and true intentions.  Same for all relationships. Nurture them, they willgrow. Ignore and neglect, they wither and die. We have been gardening for quite some time and know that if we make the commitment, it's up to us tomeet the day, attend to challenges and show upfor Nerdin Gardens sake. Hi hoe! Hi hoe! It's off to work I go!
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By Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!, Southern Utah's Preferred Real Estate Agent.
(Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374)
Hot Diggety City Dawgs! Two older farmers, who made it to the big city for the first time ever, became hungry. One of them said to the other, "I hear that the people in the big city eat dogs." "Odd," the man's friend replied, "but if we spend time in the big city, we might as well do as the city folks do."  Nodding excitedly, he pointed to a hot dog vendor and they both walked toward the cart.  "Two dogs, please," one of the men said.  The vendor was happy to assist, and wrapped two hot dogs in foil and handed them over the counter.  Excited, the farmers hurried to a bench and began to unwrap their "dogs." One opened his foil and began to blush. Staring at it for a moment, he turned to his partner, and said, "What part did you get?" 👀  
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By Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!, Southern Utah's Preferred Real Estate Agent.
(Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374)
Transporting a Magical Memory Maker Whimsy Wandrin, a woman whose life revolved around celebrations, ✨glitter✨ and grand dreams, had just acquired a vintage two-horse trailer. Most people saw only rust, smelled a faint scent of hay and horse manure, she knew it was her destiny.  • • • 📷  📸  📷 • • •  "It's not just a trailer," Whimsy declared to herbewildered cat, Slinky Sparkles, "It's a mobile photo booth waiting to happen!” • • • 📷  📸  📷 • • • Weeks went by, fabricating new doors, painting the exterior a shimmery, metallic gold, the interior a pristine white coat that allowed all themes to be introduced to the simple palette. Soon ahe was prepared to do weddings, bridal showers, rodeo events, baby showers and more! A sturdy, wooden bench, white curtains, prop boxes overflowing with si...
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By Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!, Southern Utah's Preferred Real Estate Agent.
(Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374)
 Buying -or- Selling a Home in Southern Utah?  Yearly events like the Huntsman World Senior Games, Ironman St. George 70.3, St. George Marathon (a qualifier for the Boston Marathon) attract a great number of athletes. The St. George area has grown incredibly fast in the last 25 years, thanks to people coming from all corners of the United States to play, then stay!  Typically, low interest rates make borrowing easy and encourage spending, high rates can make borrowing expensive and potentially slowing things down. Right now, because of the Federal Reserve, interest rates are going up in an attempt to manage the economy, making it more costly to purchase property.  Buying a Home? Higher interest rates mean your monthly mortgage payments will be larger. Buyers might not be able to afford ...
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By Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!, Southern Utah's Preferred Real Estate Agent.
(Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374)
Nerdin Gardens: A Lizard's Blooming Tale  As the morning sun began to shine down on Nerdin Gardens, busy bees buzz in and around bright blossoms, gathering sweet pollen. Leo, an active little lizard is playing hide-and-seek with his friends, Todd the Toad, Chickadee twins, Mitt & Matt and Penny the Partridge.  Todd pressed against a cornstalk, while slowly counting down from 10, as they all scurried to seek out cover. Leo zipped by, a flash of emerald green, giving a quick "side-eye" and a quick shush to a praying mantis as he skittered past, looking for the perfect hiding place. They were all easily discovered, except for Leo. He held his breath, hidden in the very best spot, he thought. But wait! Is that a little green tail twitching from inside a cheerful zucchini bloom? Hidden withi...
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By Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!, Southern Utah's Preferred Real Estate Agent.
(Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374)
Did June-o? It's National Home Ownership Month! Come June, warmer weather makes it a popular time for travel after school lets out. Many buyers are out in force during the summer season, some are looking to find a home to purchase and get settled before school begins again. Some southern Utah events in June: • Tuacahn Musicals• St. George Festival• The Downtown Farmers' Market• Utah Shakespeare Festival • Final Friday Art Walks This is an opportunity to make yourself available while other agents may be taking extended excursions, some will vacation for the entire summer. Find out where people are coming from and market to potential buyers who may start looking in your selling area.  Now is a great time to buy during National Home Ownership Month. Help guide clients to make their home dr...
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By Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!, Southern Utah's Preferred Real Estate Agent.
(Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374)
Southern Utah Golf Courses Homes for Sale - June 2nd, 2025 Summer has arrived and golf is in full swing! From a challenging 9-hole course to a 27-hole championship golf course, you can have your tee in the morning, noon or during the evening hours. Your choice! SunRiver Golf Course - St. George - 18 holes - PublicThere are currently 17 golf course homes for sale in the SunRiver Subdivision priced from $365,000 to $798,000. These homes range from 1,005 square feet of living space to 2,995 square feet of living space.🏌️‍♀️⛳🏌Bloomington Country Club Golf Course - St. George - 18 holes - PrivateThere are currently 16 golf course homes for sale in the Bloomington Country Club Subdivision priced from $299,900 to $799,900. These homes range from 1,800 square feet of living space to 5,182 squar...
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By Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!, Southern Utah's Preferred Real Estate Agent.
(Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374)
It’s NATIONAL SMILE DAY!!! The sun is shining, the birds are chirping, the garden is growing. There’s so much to be thankful for and that always brings a grin to our faces. As I am writing this, we are sitting in Nerdin Gardens. Happy NATIONAL SMILE DAY all!  
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