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By Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!, Southern Utah's Preferred Real Estate Agent.
(Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374)
OPEN HOUSE: GREAT DEAL ALERT in Cedar City, UT 84721 | DOG FRIENDLY!   Under $300K! Take advantage of this conveniently located, well maintained and updated townhome. It's a great opportunity for anyone looking for a 1,515 square foot, 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom property at the bottom of Fiddlers Canyon!     Gas fireplace can be used as a heat source in cooler months.     Glass slider door leads to private patio from the dining room. Perfect for dining outdoors, especially when entertaining guests.       This home boasts granite countertops, amazing cabinet storage space, updated appliances, fixtures, lighting, large pantry, tile flooring in kitchen.     Convenient half bath on main level, featuring a custom glass-paneled barn door.     Laundry room recessed to the back with newer washer &...
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By Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!, Southern Utah's Preferred Real Estate Agent.
(Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374)
Stay & Play in Southern Utah! | Only $245K | Not a 55+  Well-maintained park model in desirable Harrisburg Lakeside Estates, a resort-style community, offering spectacularly stunning mountain views and an abundance of natural light and lush, green lawns. Pet friendly too!  Airy and open-concept living room allows light to come in through the windows. Views of Red Cliff Recreation area are a bonus! Dining area seats 4 people comfortably. Plenty of storage in the built-in credenza and custom shelves.  The kitchen is updated with new granite countertops and fixtures, the pantry has several shelves and is hidden behind a custom cover.  The master bedroom holds a double bed with abundant closet space. Built-ins allow even more space for storage.  A second bedroom is ready to receive guests o...
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By Lance Clifford, Real estate agent serving Southern Utah
(Keller Williams Realty)
Desert Color Homes in St. George: What It’s Really Like (Lagoon, HOA, STR Rules)Desert Color is one of the most talked about communities in St. George, and for good reason. It’s newer, it’s built around a big lagoon, and it attracts a mix of full time residents, second home buyers, and people looking at rental income.But it’s also a community where the details matter. Phase rules, HOA fees, and short term rental eligibility are not the same street to street.Here’s the breakdown.What Desert Color isDesert Color is a master planned community on the south end of St. George, near I-15. Most homes are newer, and the neighborhood is built around resort style amenities with the lagoon as the centerpiece.Here’s my full Desert Color page with current listings and a deeper breakdown:Desert Color ...
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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:   Focus on What Feeds the Soil  After more than 25 years of backyard gardening, we’ve enjoyed many bountiful seasons and learned plenty from the disappointing ones too. Over time, these five practical habits have consistently delivered the best results:  1️⃣.  Tilling manure into the dirt is an all-natural booster that improves fertility. Rich, dark soil results and plants thrive!  2️⃣   Use organic means when ridding pests. Praying mantis and ladybugs fastidiously feed on unwanted bugs. 3️⃣   Growing companion plants like basil near tomatoes and marigolds deter nematodes plus other harmful insects.  4️⃣   Moving plants to different spots every year, like swapping tomatoes with zucchini prevents disease buildup.  5️⃣   Spacing plants carefully means plants don't compete...
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By Lance Clifford, Real estate agent serving Southern Utah
(Keller Williams Realty)
When people think "Southern Utah" they usually picture red rock scenery and sunshine. That part is real. What surprises a lot of buyers is how much the day-to-day lifestyle matters here, especially if you're into off-roading, boating, mountain biking, or golf.Hurricane checks a lot of boxes because it sits right in the middle of the action. You can be on the water, on the trails, or on a tee box fast, without living in the middle of St. George traffic.Sand Hollow: Water + trails in the same backyardSand Hollow is the big one. It's not just a lake. It's boating, paddle boarding, cliff jumping, beach days, and warm water recreation for a good chunk of the year. And right next to it you’ve got dunes and endless OHV terrain, which is why so many off-road people end up planting roots near th...
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By Lance Clifford, Real estate agent serving Southern Utah
(Keller Williams Realty)
March brought a noticeable shift in the Washington County housing market. It was not a full-blown surge, but it was enough to get people’s attention. Pricing improved, homes moved faster than they did in February, and the sold-to-list ratio pushed higher again. Those are all signs that buyers got a little more active as spring approached.According to the latest market summary, the median sold price rose to $545,000 in March, up from $533,105 in March of last year. The average sold price reached $708,339, up 4.74% year over year. Active inventory increased to 1,913 homes, which means buyers still have options, but the better listings are starting to get more traction.One of the biggest changes was market pace. Average days on market dropped from the February spike back down to March leve...
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By Lance Clifford, Real estate agent serving Southern Utah
(Keller Williams Realty)
Most buyers love the idea of new construction. Clean finishes, modern floorplans, and fewer repairs right away. In Southern Utah, new construction is also one of the main reasons buyers expand their search from St. George to Hurricane.Here are a few things that help buyers avoid expensive surprises.Incentives are real, but not always “free”Rate buy-downs and closing cost credits can be great. They can also come with requirements like using a preferred lender or closing by a specific date. I like to compare two scenarios side by side so buyers can see what the incentive is truly worth.Base price is a starting pointLot premiums, design packages, and structural upgrades can change the final number quickly. Corner lots, view lots, RV garages, upgraded finishes, and extended patios are commo...
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By Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!, Southern Utah's Preferred Real Estate Agent.
(Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374)
Annual St. George Art Festival ~ April 3rd & 4th, 2026 A world-class, family-friendly event! In St. George, Utah, you can find live music, theatre, dance performances, art shows, and countless museums. At the Festival, these arts areas come together for an unforgettable weekend.  A favorite venue with more than 5,000 people expected to attend this weekend on Friday and Saturday. So, stop by the Annual St George Art Festival at the downtown Town square. Grab the family or a couple of friends and enjoy!  The St. George Art Festival  showcases talented local artists in the St. George area as well as artists across the country.  The St. George Townsquare is a gathering place that is perfect for events of this caliber. Art categories include: Watercolor, oils, pottery, sculpture, photography...
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By Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!, Southern Utah's Preferred Real Estate Agent.
(Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374)
Fresh Brewed Coffee & Closing Docs! At sunrise, that first sip of freshly brewed coffee hits my brain, slowly clearing the fog, bringing focus, making way for the day. Early hours are spent reviewing final, necessary documents, new listing docs, checking emails and texts, making calls. The closing appointment at the title office with clients is set. We meet, paperwork is signed, with smiles all around. An indication that clients are very pleased with their decision. Happy buyers mean sweet success, confirming that I also did my part. Upon walking to my car, the blue skies suddenly seem brighter, warm, sunny rays dance about my skin, a slight breeze tickles my nose with sweet, honeysuckle scents.Other things that make my day as a real estate agent in Southern Utah? The knowing looks of c...
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By Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!, Southern Utah's Preferred Real Estate Agent.
(Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374)
Go To Helen Waite Helen, the broker of a successful real estate office was known to take care of her agents. A few had gripes or issues, some, like Chad, were chronic complainers, set in their ways. Helen eagerly took each on, putting them at ease or at least she thought. Suddenly, one morning, every agent was outside her door, frantically knocking, then banging, rattling the window pane, pleading to come inside, impatient to be heard right then. She thought to herself, "What in the world is happening?"  It turns out that Chad, a consistent, disgruntled agent, wasn't happy with Helen's sage advice. On April Fool's Day, he secretly sent an e-mail blast, company-wide that stated: The brokerage is closing! Most agents will be gone by end of week! If you're feeling hopeless or afraid, Helen...
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By Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!, Southern Utah's Preferred Real Estate Agent.
(Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374)
"Your price point isn't high enough for me." Apparently, the real estate agent simply decided that the target price was beneath him, thinking more of luxury brands than the well-prepared buyer, whose almost-perfect credit score was 836.  He never pulled any properties to show, ended up quickly waving the woman to the front door of the office. The experience was so inconsequential to his everyday that even when reminding him about that past conversation, he had an immediate amnesiatic response. That ready, willing and able buyer went on to purchase a FSBO property that perfectly fit the lifestyle of a single mother with two small children. The next peasant who's dismissed may be the one who quietly builds a beautiful, successful life. That buyer was me. He showed me that some agents put ...
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By Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!, Southern Utah's Preferred Real Estate Agent.
(Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374)
Altocumulus Standing Lenticular Clouds - Say what?!   Recently, many people were left wondering about the almost mystical formation that hovered in the southern Utah skies, including myself. Being a cloud watcher and rainbow chaser, I was so curious in fact that I just had to look it up.     This unusual type of cloud, according to the National Weather Service is known as an altocumulus standing lenticular cloud, usually forming in the winter and spring months. It is caused when fast moving air is forced up and over a topographic barrier that is oriented more or less perpendicular to the direction from which the upper-level wind is blowing.      This deflection creates a gravity wave downwind of the topographic barrier not unlike a wave you might generate by throwing a pebble into a po...
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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 the Huh...You L👀KING at ME?! Pulling up to the front of the address on a scheduled showing, I immediately noticed several surveillance cameras strategically mounted on a couple of the eaves, one right above the center of the garage. I thought, "Okay, this couple is taking a proactive stance on their home security." The Ring doorbell lit up the moment we approached, letting us know we were being watched. I spotted another camera tucked above the kitchen cabinets, one in the hallway leading to the master bedroom, another inside both the master and guest bedroom. Our every move was recorded! Down in the basement, several more device's were spotted, an Alexa unit was also lit up with the microphone light glowing steady. What started out as a comfortable home setting with nice upgrades ...
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By Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!, Southern Utah's Preferred Real Estate Agent.
(Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374)
At First Light Quite often, in the spring, above the skyline several hot-air balloons take to tripping into the upper atmosphere. It inspires such thoughts and spurns me to write them down, sharing  these fleeting moments with all of you. 🧡🧡🧡 The early morning flight weightlessly carried them into multi-melon colored skies. High above it all, they drifted in awed silence as the valley below began to awaken. ~ Wanda Kubat-Nerdin 🧡🧡🧡 Happy Tuesday all, it's looking promising here in southern Utah!  
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By Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!, Southern Utah's Preferred Real Estate Agent.
(Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374)
Tough as a Pine Knot. As an experienced real estate agent, I have sold countless properties offering stunning vistas and high desert views in the sunny Southern Utah area. A memorable listing was the Johnson's home, a two-bedroom house that backed up to the natural landscape of red & white rock bluffs. Mr. Jack Whitaker, a retired truck driver began looking for a place to land and live out the rest of his days. He enjoyed mild winters, the many hiking/biking trails and watching vibrant sunsets over Zion National Park. His buyer agent submitted an informed offer for the Johnson's home. The Real Estate Purchase Contract was accepted after quite a bit of back-and-forth action, Jack was very specific about his wants and needs. The home inspection was ordered. A few small items were noted. 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: Because Murder is Wrong In a high desert town, just north of St. George, Utah, where the sun shines more days than not, lived a couple who've been passionate gardeners for more than 25 years. Theirs is no ordinary patch.  Colorful Hollyhocks stand eight feet tall, their blooms holding captive admirers. Tomatoes ripen blood-red on hanging vines. Basil grows thick enough to hide beneath. Cucumbers reach for full potential.  Past experience means understanding that successful gardening demands taking precautions like ridding harmful pests before they are given a chance to wreak havoc. Patience and order rules their days.While visiting the local farmer’s market one Sunday, they found several metal signs that heartily reflected their passion. One said: GARDENING BECAUSE MURDE...
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By inboundREM Market Updates
(InboundREM)
Living in Price, Utah: What You Need to Know Before MovingIf you're considering a move to the Beehive State, living in Price, Utah may be a perfect choice for you. Nestled in the heart of Carbon County, Price offers a unique blend of scenic beauty, small-town charm, and a growing community. For homebuyers and sellers looking for affordable housing options, vibrant outdoor activities, and a strong sense of community, Price is a hidden gem.In this blog post, we’ll explore what it's like living in Price, Utah, covering everything from housing options and schools to recreational activities and local amenities. Whether you’re planning to buy a home, relocate to the area, or simply learn more about this charming town, this guide will provide valuable insights into what you can expect when liv...
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By Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!, Southern Utah's Preferred Real Estate Agent.
(Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374)
Can't TAKE The HEAT? 🔥 Get OUT! A receptionist at a title office witnessed what she thought was easy money exchanged daily, in the form of compensation checks. Soon, she had the goal of becoming a real estate professional. After all, she was smart enough, attractive enough and doggone it, people liked her! She excitedly began part-time, on-line classes motivated by $$$ signs. After 6 weeks, she finished her night studies and began preparing for the big test that would catapult her into a higher earnings bracket. The skies the limit!, she thought and fastidiously continued forward. She mastered the curriculum taught at the online school. Driving to the test center, she knew all the rules, laws and regulations that inherently must be followed as a licensed real estate agent. Unfortunately...
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By Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!, Southern Utah's Preferred Real Estate Agent.
(Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374)
St. Patrick's Day Fun for Everyone!  'Tis a time of well wishing and celebration in the spirit of St. Patrick's Day. I will be joining in on the festivities and am putting this right here because I have been tested and truly believe every single word! ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ To succeed in life, you needthree things: a wishbone, a backbone and a funny bone. ~ Reba McEntire⬆️ ⬆️ ⬆️ Those in the industry can appreciate the sentiment. I find myself laughing often, it sure beats crying, any day. Enjoy St. Patrick's Day, I am well on my way in search of rainbows and a pot'o'gold! Top o' the mornin' to ya and yourn!
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By Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!, Southern Utah's Preferred Real Estate Agent.
(Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374)
The Perfect Oozey-Gooey Egg Sammich! A specialty in our household is a homemade egg and cheese breakfast sammich. First, you take sourdough bread and toast it togolden brown. Meanwhile, take two eggs, crack, then place in heated up pan with melted butter. Cook until easy over, the yolks will still be runny but whites throughly cooked. No squigglies. Take a couple of slices of swiss, cheddar, Colby, whatever you like best and lay over the eggs. Allow to melt. Slather mayonnaise on both sides of bread and also pepper, then a dash of salt. Cut toast in half, then place back together. Lay the eggs and cheese on top. Cut through the eggs and cheese and serve. The yolks will ooze out and the bread will soak them up. Simple, yet full-filling! Enjoy! This is a weekend recipe, brought to you bec...
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