St. George Area Activities

Whether you are looking to purchase a home in St. George or it's surrounding areas, or you are just coming for a visit, there are many things to do and see. There really is something for everyone no matter your interests or activity level. We live in a place full of experiences for people of all ages. Greatest of all, most activities in our area are very affordable and family friendly.

Here are just a few of the things you can do:

• Golf - St. George and it's surrounding areas are loaded with beautiful golf courses. The weather is almost always great for golf, especially early in the day. However, if you don't get out early in the day most golf courses offer a discount for late afternoon tee times.
• Sand Hollow Aquatic Center - This amazing aquatic center is fun for the whole family. There is swimming for all whether you just want to swim laps, do water aerobics, take the kids to use the water slide or swimming lessons. There is a snack bar, outdoor eating area, sand volleyball court and more. For more information call 435-627-4585.
• Skate Park - We have a 15,000 square foot concrete skate park. Bring your skate board and show off your tricks. The skate park is open during daylight hours only and observers are to be outside of the fenced area. This is fun for the whole family.
• Tuacahn Amphitheatre - This beautiful amphitheatre brings state of the art theatre to the natural splendor of the canyon right next to Snow Canyon state park. The outdoor setting is exquisite and the entertainment is award winning. For more information on tickets and events please 1-800-746-9882.
• Arts Festival - Each spring the city comes alive with art, food and music in the downtown area. The streets are closed off and the fun begins. Artists of every kind come and display their works and offer their goods for sale. There is something for everyone at this event. For more information on dates or to put in an application as an artist please call 435-627-4500.
• Shopping - St. George has the Red Cliffs Mall featuring Dillard's and Barnes and Noble. We also have the Promenade and Zion factory stores featuring stores such as: Osh Kosh, Tuesday Morning, Staples, Old Navy, Ralph Lauren, Franklin Covey, and more. For more information, hours and directions please call: 435-688-9250 (for outlets), 435-673-0999 (for the mall).

These are just a few of the things you will have a chance to do when you come. There are offices here ready to offer you a relocation packet with information you may need about the area and possibly homes that you may want to look at. Come visit us and enjoy are area. It is sure to please!

Southern Utah Outdoor Activities

Southern Utah is full of great activities for the whole family. You don't have to look far for something fun to do or great to see. Here we will focus on outdoor activities that people of all activity levels and ages can enjoy.

National Parks - Southern Utah has beautiful parks to see:

• Zion Nation Park - $25 per vehicle for a 7 day pass. Zion National Park is Utah's first National Park. It features hiking trails, a lodge, visitors center, campgrounds, a river, picnic areas and more.
• Bryce Canyon National Park - $25 per vehicle for a 7 day pass. A famous place for star gazers, Bryce Canyon also offers beautiful trains, a visitor's center, horseback tours and more. Just remember that the $25 fee strictly gets you into the park, almost everything else has a separate fee.
• Grand Canyon National Park North Rim - $25 per vehicle for a 7 day pass. Guided tours, mule trips, many hikes, art exhibits, and even cell phone tours are just a few of the things you can do at this beautiful park. Come visit but be prepared to have it take your breath away.

Southern Utah also has many other wonderful places to visit. Kolob Canyons, Lake Powell, Cedar Breaks, Pine Valley, Snow Canyon and more. We have rock climbing, water skiing, sand dunes, river rafting, skimboarding and so much more.

In addition to these outdoor physical activities we have multiple outdoor venues for concerts, plays and more.

You will never find yourself short of things to do here in Southern Utah. This is just one of the reasons that so many people are deciding to relocate to the St. George area. The home prices are now coming down, there are some great deals on short sales and foreclosures, and it is a perfect time to come and find out why you should buy a home here.

Real Estate Recovery

According to the University of Florida's Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies, the climb out of the real estate problems is going to long and hard. Until the job market improves there is likely to be much change. The study finds that people in this job market are slowing down their spending and this includes things like home buying.

The study also states that since March business owners are feeling more confident in their businesses and the economy as a whole. This may not mean that home buying is going to go up soon but as this feeling of stability increases, so will the real estate market.

One problem that the study points out is that there were many companies that were strictly based in real estate development and the owners of these businesses have had to look elsewhere for income during this financial downturn.

Across the country many home buyers are cashing in on the foreclosures and short sales that seem to be abounding. This will help the economy as a whole but for some it is hard when say someone bought there home for $250,000 but can only get $175,000 in a short sale. The losses are many but for a few who waited to buy, they can now cash in on finding homes hit by the slump in the housing market.

Overall the country has an overload of homes in foreclosure and short sales being offered. If you have the cash or financing available now may be a great opportunity to find the home you are looking to buy. Find a realtor to help you today.