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June 14, 202624 min

The Market's Biggest Surprise That Nobody Saw Coming

Are first-time homebuyers returning to the Washington County real estate market? See how high mortgage rates are affecting sales.This update analyzes current housing market trends for May 2026. Jesse Paul from The Larkin Group reviews specific data on local property activity, focusing on how long homes are staying listed before selling. Whether you are actively shopping or just tracking local property values, this breakdown clarifies the current landscape for buyers.We review a detailed bar graph illustrating total sales by days on market figures. By examining these trends, you can better understand if competition is shifting for first-time homebuyers in your area despite sustained high mortgage rates. This data provides a clear picture of how Washington County real estate is moving month-over-month.Have other questions about living in, moving to, or visiting St. George and Southern Utah? Just ask! P. 435-291-5443E. sales@gostgeorge.comWeb: www.GoStGeorge.comInsta: https://www.instagram.com/larkingroupFB: https://www.facebook.com/StGeorgeExperts🌟 Who? Jeremy Larkin was born and raised in St. George, Utah and is the owner of The Larkin Group Real Estate Advisors.📍 Where? Washington and Iron County, Utah, including, but not limited to St. George, Washington City, Ivins, Santa Clara, Hurricane, LaVerkin, Toquerville, Cedar City and Parowan. 💈 What? Jeremy and his team of expert advisors at The Larkin Group walk the best clients in the world through the brain surgery of Buying, Selling and Investing Southern Utah Real Estate! And perhaps more importantly, they LOVE this community and pouring their heart and soul into it!📻 Tune in! Jeremy is the host of The "St. George Real Estate Morning" Drive radio show 94.9 FM / 890 AM. You can stream the weekly program Thursdays at 8:35 AM here: https://tinyurl.com/radiorealestate 🙏 Give: The St. George Basket Brigade feeds 200+ families every Thanksgiving and supports local families, students and schools through organizations like Tan's Treats. Learn more and give at http://stgeorgebasketbrigade.org/🔍 SEARCH ALL HOMES AND LAND in Washington County https://www.gostgeorge.com/ 🔗 CHECK YOUR CURRENT HOME EQUITY @ https://www.gostgeorge.com/homevalue0:00 Why First-Time Buyers Are Back6:53 Rent Vs Own And Locking Costs9:25 Days On Market Changes Everything11:24 The 30-Day Window For Sellers16:20 Create Competition Or Get Negotiated Down18:02 Seller Stories That Distort Reality22:40 Final Takeaways And How To Reach Us

June 6, 202623 min

If You Price It Right, It Sells Fast

The current housing market presents a challenging landscape for potential buyers. Our latest discussion highlights the difficulties faced when trying to find available properties, with limited home inventory making it tough for a real estate agent to secure viewings. We offer essential home buying tips for navigating this competitive market and successfully buying a house in the area.We break down why the St. George market feels frozen while the right buyers still negotiate strong deals and the right sellers still sell fast. We also share the pricing and days-on-market data that punishes wishful listing prices and rewards sellers who get serious early.• why motivated buyers can still negotiate in today’s market• how sellers still win by pricing right and showing well• what people really mean when they ask “how’s the market?”• why low-rate mortgages create the “great stall” and suppress home sales• who is buying now: first-time buyers and small move-up buyers• why the “rates are too high” objection is fading over time• the days-on-market numbers that show why the first 30 days matter mostHave other questions about living in, moving to, or visiting St. George and Southern Utah? Just ask! P. 435-291-5443E. sales@gostgeorge.comWeb: www.GoStGeorge.comInsta: https://www.instagram.com/larkingroupFB: https://www.facebook.com/StGeorgeExperts🌟 Who? Jeremy Larkin was born and raised in St. George, Utah and is the owner of The Larkin Group Real Estate Advisors.📍 Where? Washington and Iron County, Utah, including, but not limited to St. George, Washington City, Ivins, Santa Clara, Hurricane, LaVerkin, Toquerville, Cedar City and Parowan. 💈 What? Jeremy and his team of expert advisors at The Larkin Group walk the best clients in the world through the brain surgery of Buying, Selling and Investing Southern Utah Real Estate! And perhaps more importantly, they LOVE this community and pouring their heart and soul into it!📻 Tune in! Jeremy is the host of The "St. George Real Estate Morning" Drive radio show 94.9 FM / 890 AM. You can stream the weekly program Thursdays at 8:35 AM here: https://tinyurl.com/radiorealestate 🙏 Give: The St. George Basket Brigade feeds 200+ families every Thanksgiving and supports local families, students and schools through organizations like Tan's Treats. Learn more and give at http://stgeorgebasketbrigade.org/🔍 SEARCH ALL HOMES AND LAND in Washington County https://www.gostgeorge.com/ 🔗 CHECK YOUR CURRENT HOME EQUITY @ https://www.gostgeorge.com/homevalue0:00 Why Buyers Are Pausing Deals1:56 Buyer’s Market Or Seller’s Market4:18 The Real Question Behind Rates6:22 The Great Stall And Low Mortgages11:46 First-Time Buyers Adapt To Rates17:09 Pricing Data And The 30-Day Rule

May 31, 202645 min

Your Next Move Might Be No Move at All

Your Next Move Might Be No Move at All. Get ready for the best guest we've ever had on the St. George Real Estate Morning Drive. They candidly about what it’s like to build a marriage and a life across two cities while trying to make smart, sane decisions in a tough Utah housing market. Along the way, we connect dating apps to lead generation, unpack why buyers and sellers misunderstand each other, and land on a simple takeaway: be a steward of what you already have.• living as a commuting marriage with two households and shared custody realities• how dating apps mirror real estate lead follow-up and decision overload• why house hunting feels harder now with million-dollar expectations and big renovation gaps• choosing stewardship over escaping to the next house, including reinvesting in the home we’re in• “what we resist persists” and how resistance blocks progress and gratitude• sliding door moments that change everything for buyers, from rates to family timing• how rising mortgage interest rates affect payments and why sellers must price with buyer fragility in mind• the dream of a mountain sanctuary property and what it teaches us about timing and preparationHave other questions about living in, moving to, or visiting St. George and Southern Utah? Just ask! P. 435-291-5443E. sales@gostgeorge.comWeb: www.GoStGeorge.comInsta: https://www.instagram.com/larkingroupFB: https://www.facebook.com/StGeorgeExperts🌟 Who? Jeremy Larkin was born and raised in St. George, Utah and is the owner of The Larkin Group Real Estate Advisors.📍 Where? Washington and Iron County, Utah, including, but not limited to St. George, Washington City, Ivins, Santa Clara, Hurricane, LaVerkin, Toquerville, Cedar City and Parowan. 💈 What? Jeremy and his team of expert advisors at The Larkin Group walk the best clients in the world through the brain surgery of Buying, Selling and Investing Southern Utah Real Estate! And perhaps more importantly, they LOVE this community and pouring their heart and soul into it!📻 Tune in! Jeremy is the host of The "St. George Real Estate Morning" Drive radio show 94.9 FM / 890 AM. You can stream the weekly program Thursdays at 8:35 AM here: https://tinyurl.com/radiorealestate 🙏 Give: The St. George Basket Brigade feeds 200+ families every Thanksgiving and supports local families, students and schools through organizations like Tan's Treats. Learn more and give at http://stgeorgebasketbrigade.org/🔍 SEARCH ALL HOMES AND LAND in Washington County https://www.gostgeorge.com/ 🔗 CHECK YOUR CURRENT HOME EQUITY @ https://www.gostgeorge.com/homevalue0:00 Welcome And A Sick Day Pivot3:05 Two Households And Why It Works9:05 Dating Apps And Real Estate Leads15:05 The House Search Reality Check21:35 Stewardship Over The Ripcord Move27:15 Resistance And The Flood Story33:35 Rates Shift And Buyers Get Wobbly37:45 The Sanctuary Ranch Dream And Timing

May 24, 202623 min

Rising Rates & Inflation: How to Win in a Price-Sensitive Market

The latest St. George Real Estate Morning Drive addresses rising gas prices and increasing mortgage interest rates, prompting discussions about potential economic slowdown. We analyze the current real estate market analysis, considering inflation and its impact on economic growth. This episode provides local news and insights for real estate investing in the region.We break down why waiting for the perfect moment backfires, how rate changes hit buying power, and what sellers must do to win in a price sensitive St. George market.• why gas prices and mortgage rates can move together• what our pending contracts say about real demand• why rate sensitivity fades but affordability math stays• why timing the market is mostly luck• what major forecasts say about rates through 2026 and 2027• how a half point rate jump cuts buying power and raises payments• what “price sensitive” looks like for buyers and sellers• why more homes are selling below original list price• how to get top dollar with condition, pricing, and urgency• why 3% mortgage rates are not coming back• what rising foreclosures really mean when equity is highVisit us at goorge.com or Google the Larkin Group. We're happy to visit about it.Have other questions about living in, moving to, or visiting St. George and Southern Utah? Just ask! P. 435-291-5443E. sales@gostgeorge.comWeb: www.GoStGeorge.comInsta: https://www.instagram.com/larkingroupFB: https://www.facebook.com/StGeorgeExperts🌟 Who? Jeremy Larkin was born and raised in St. George, Utah and is the owner of The Larkin Group Real Estate Advisors.📍 Where? Washington and Iron County, Utah, including, but not limited to St. George, Washington City, Ivins, Santa Clara, Hurricane, LaVerkin, Toquerville, Cedar City and Parowan. 💈 What? Jeremy and his team of expert advisors at The Larkin Group walk the best clients in the world through the brain surgery of Buying, Selling and Investing Southern Utah Real Estate! And perhaps more importantly, they LOVE this community and pouring their heart and soul into it!📻 Tune in! Jeremy is the host of The "St. George Real Estate Morning" Drive radio show 94.9 FM / 890 AM. You can stream the weekly program Thursdays at 8:35 AM here: https://tinyurl.com/radiorealestate 🙏 Give: The St. George Basket Brigade feeds 200+ families every Thanksgiving and supports local families, students and schools through organizations like Tan's Treats. Learn more and give at http://stgeorgebasketbrigade.org/🔍 SEARCH ALL HOMES AND LAND in Washington County https://www.gostgeorge.com/ 🔗 CHECK YOUR CURRENT HOME EQUITY @ https://www.gostgeorge.com/homevalue00:00 Gas And Rates Hit Hard05:38 Timing The Market Is Delusion10:15 How Rates Cut Buying Power12:05 Why Sellers Face Price Sensitivity17:35 How To Price For Urgency20:45 Why 3% Mortgages Won’t Return22:05 Foreclosures Up Slightly Equity Still High

May 17, 202624 min

Should You Buy in St. George, Utah Right Now?

The St. George real estate market "crashed" according to headlines. The actual data tells a completely different story.Sellers pricing correctly still get 98% of asking price. Inventory is up, buyers are selective, but the market isn't broken—it's just punishing unrealistic sellers. Here's what's really happening in Washington County using real MLS data, not clickbait.National Fear vs Local Reality:National media screams "housing crash." St. George data shows prepared sellers closing at 98% of list price. The gap between headlines and reality has never been wider. We translate the big national stats into something you can actually use for YOUR decision.What Actually Drives Moves (Hint: Not Interest Rates):Lifestyle wins. Family transitions, pace of life, seasons, and the kind of place you want to wake up matter more than rate changes. We break down why people really move and how that shapes local demand in St. George.Have other questions about living in, moving to, or visiting St. George and Southern Utah? Just ask! P. 435-291-5443E. sales@gostgeorge.comWeb: www.GoStGeorge.comInsta: https://www.instagram.com/larkingroupFB: https://www.facebook.com/StGeorgeExperts🌟 Who? Jeremy Larkin was born and raised in St. George, Utah and is the owner of The Larkin Group Real Estate Advisors.📍 Where? Washington and Iron County, Utah, including, but not limited to St. George, Washington City, Ivins, Santa Clara, Hurricane, LaVerkin, Toquerville, Cedar City and Parowan. 💈 What? Jeremy and his team of expert advisors at The Larkin Group walk the best clients in the world through the brain surgery of Buying, Selling and Investing Southern Utah Real Estate! And perhaps more importantly, they LOVE this community and pouring their heart and soul into it!📻 Tune in! Jeremy is the host of The "St. George Real Estate Morning" Drive radio show 94.9 FM / 890 AM. You can stream the weekly program Thursdays at 8:35 AM here: https://tinyurl.com/radiorealestate 🙏 Give: The St. George Basket Brigade feeds 200+ families every Thanksgiving and supports local families, students and schools through organizations like Tan's Treats. Learn more and give at http://stgeorgebasketbrigade.org/🔍 SEARCH ALL HOMES AND LAND in Washington County https://www.gostgeorge.com/ 🔗 CHECK YOUR CURRENT HOME EQUITY @ https://www.gostgeorge.com/homevalue0:00 A Market Surprise And Quick Hellos4:15 Why Lifestyle Beats Interest Rates5:30 National Numbers Versus Local Reality10:10 Price Tier Data Using Area Pro18:53 Unrealistic Sellers And Buyer Behavior22:54 The Three Takeaways And Next Steps

May 10, 202624 min

Jeremy Watched 500+ Foreclosures Flood St. George in 2008. Here's His Biggest Regret

What You'll Learn:What the foreclosure flood actually looked like on the St. George MLSHow "cash for keys" worked and why those conversations got realWhy personal responsibility is the only reliable exit strategyThe biggest investing lesson from the downturnRent vs buy tradeoffs: stability, control, equity, mortgage interestWhy St. George stays resilient (second-home demand, inbound migration)Current market reality: demand, multiple offers, and selective reductionsWhat "waiting for a crash" actually costs youWhy Foreclosures Don't Exist Today:Tight lending standards. Massive equity cushions. Strong employment. High demand. The conditions that created 2008 don't exist anymore. If you're waiting for foreclosures to flood the market again, you're waiting for something that's structurally impossible.If you're waiting for a "crash" to buy in St. George, this episode will make you rethink what you're actually waiting for. The best time to buy was 2010. The second best time is when it makes sense for YOUR life.Have other questions about living in, moving to, or visiting St. George and Southern Utah? Just ask! P. 435-291-5443E. sales@gostgeorge.comWeb: www.GoStGeorge.comInsta: https://www.instagram.com/larkingroupFB: https://www.facebook.com/StGeorgeExperts🌟 Who? Jeremy Larkin was born and raised in St. George, Utah and is the owner of The Larkin Group Real Estate Advisors.📍 Where? Washington and Iron County, Utah, including, but not limited to St. George, Washington City, Ivins, Santa Clara, Hurricane, LaVerkin, Toquerville, Cedar City and Parowan. 💈 What? Jeremy and his team of expert advisors at The Larkin Group walk the best clients in the world through the brain surgery of Buying, Selling and Investing Southern Utah Real Estate! And perhaps more importantly, they LOVE this community and pouring their heart and soul into it!📻 Tune in! Jeremy is the host of The "St. George Real Estate Morning" Drive radio show 94.9 FM / 890 AM. You can stream the weekly program Thursdays at 8:35 AM here: https://tinyurl.com/radiorealestate 🙏 Give: The St. George Basket Brigade feeds 200+ families every Thanksgiving and supports local families, students and schools through organizations like Tan's Treats. Learn more and give at http://stgeorgebasketbrigade.org/🔍 SEARCH ALL HOMES AND LAND in Washington County https://www.gostgeorge.com/ 🔗 CHECK YOUR CURRENT HOME EQUITY @ https://www.gostgeorge.com/homevalue[00:00:00] The iPhone 911 Alert Scare[00:04:24] How Many Shows Have We Done[00:06:08] The Foreclosure Era In St. George[00:11:36] Cash For Keys And Tough Reality[00:14:05] Accountability And Owning Your Choices[00:17:47] Market Cycles Rent Vs Buy Today

May 2, 202624 min

These 7 Cheap Fixes Made Sellers $50K More

Buyers don't purchase square footage. They purchase confidence.Luxury real estate agent Jessica Taggart Marron breaks down the small, cheap fixes that separate homes that sell in weeks from homes that sit for months in St. George and Hurricane. The difference? A $50K swing in final price.The Brutal Truth About Competition:Your home isn't competing with itself. It's competing with dozens (sometimes hundreds) of similar listings. When buyers tour 10 homes in a day, the smallest details decide who gets the offer. Missing light bulbs, scuffed baseboards, dirty switch plates, cluttered closets—these aren't "minor" issues. They tell buyers there's hidden work.What You'll Learn:Why "luxury" is a mindset, not a price point ($550K or $1.5M)How to beat competition in St. George's active marketCurb appeal details that decide drive-by reactionsWhy you should OWN visible drawbacks in photos (steep driveways, power lines)The light bulb mistake costing you $50K (warm white, matching wattage)Interior trust signals buyers look for (condition cues matter)The "half it" decluttering rule to create space instantlyLow-cost high-ROI fixes: power washing, paint touch-ups, fixture updatesWhy accessibility and easy showings protect your net proceedsHow to coordinate vendor costs and pay at closingReal example: bad access + poor condition = months on marketThe 7 Cheap Fixes That Add $50K:Warm white matching bulbs - Mismatched lighting screams neglectClean/replace switch plates - Dirty covers = dirty home perceptionPower wash everything - Driveway, walkway, siding (instant 10-year reversal)Paint touch-ups - Scuffs and dings signal deferred maintenance"Half it" decluttering - Remove 50% of closet/counter contents for space feelSimple fixture updates - $30 hardware swap = modern feelOwn the drawbacks - Show steep driveway in photos to filter tire-kickersWhy Timing Changes Everything:Bring an agent in EARLY. Before you paint. Before you stage. Before photos. We walk through homes and spot the $500 fixes that create $50K in perceived value. Slowing down before listing puts more money in your pocket.Real Story: What NOT To DoJessica shares a listing that sat for months because of poor access and visible condition issues. Buyers walked in, saw the work, and walked out. The fix? Address it upfront in photos and marketing. Filter out non-serious buyers, attract the right ones.The Emotional Detachment Strategy:Sellers who emotionally detach from their home price and prep more rationally. We share how to separate your identity from your property so you can make smart business decisions.Have other questions about living in, moving to, or visiting St. George and Southern Utah? Just ask! P. 435-291-5443E. sales@gostgeorge.comWeb: www.GoStGeorge.comInsta: https://www.instagram.com/larkingroupFB: https://www.facebook.com/StGeorgeExperts🌟 Who? Jeremy Larkin was born and raised in St. George, Utah and is the owner of The Larkin Group Real Estate Advisors.📍 Where? Washington and Iron County, Utah, including, but not limited to St. George, Washington City, Ivins, Santa Clara, Hurricane, LaVerkin, Toquerville, Cedar City and Parowan. 💈 What? Jeremy and his team of expert advisors at The Larkin Group walk the best clients in the world through the brain surgery of Buying, Selling and Investing Southern Utah Real Estate! And perhaps more importantly, they LOVE this community and pouring their heart and soul into it!📻 Tune in! Jeremy is the host of The "St. George Real Estate Morning" Drive radio show 94.9 FM / 890 AM. You can stream the weekly program Thursdays at 8:35 AM here: https://tinyurl.com/radiorealestate 🙏 Give: The St. George Basket Brigade feeds 200+ families every Thanksgiving and supports local families, stude

April 25, 202624 min

50% of St. George Homes Are Overpriced Right Now (Is Yours One of Them?)

50% of St. George homes are overpriced right now. Here's how to know if yours is one of them.We break down the brutal math: every 30 days your home sits costs you 1.4% off asking price. Meanwhile, the RIGHT homes sell in 2-3 weeks with multiple offers. The difference? Pricing like it's 2026, not 2021.Real Story: Bidding War in a "Slow" MarketClient listed correctly, got multiple offers, closed OVER ask in weeks. Same neighborhood? Overpriced homes sitting for months, bleeding equity. We show you exactly what separated them.The 2021 Hangover Problem:Sellers still anchor to COVID-era comps. Buyers wait for 5% rates that may never come (and if they do, demand will explode). Both strategies lose. Here's what works instead.What You'll Learn:Why 50%+ of current St. George listings are overpricedThe 1.4% per month cost of sitting on market (data-backed)How top-dollar homes sell in 2-3 weeks with bidding warsWashington County median prices: 2022 vs 2026 realityMajor bank rate outlook (spoiler: low 5% isn't happening soon)Why a sudden rate drop could trigger affordability crisisThe chronic housing shortage hiding in plain sightBuyer objections that predict stale listings (busy road, etc.)Pricing Reality Check:St. George feels expensive to buyers AND sellers think it's undervalued. Both can't be right. The market decides—and it's speaking clearly. Homes priced correctly get multiple offers. Overpriced homes sit, then cut, then sell below where they should've started.The Rate Trap:Waiting for lower rates? A major bank's outlook says low 5% isn't coming soon. And if rates DO drop fast, demand surges and you're competing again. Best move: act when life needs it, price smart, negotiate hard.The Bottom Line:2021 pricing anchors are costing sellers thousands per month. Buyers waiting for perfect rates are missing positioned inventory. The data is clear: price right, sell fast, keep more equity.Have other questions about living in, moving to, or visiting St. George and Southern Utah? Just ask! P. 435-291-5443E. sales@gostgeorge.comWeb: www.GoStGeorge.comInsta: https://www.instagram.com/larkingroupFB: https://www.facebook.com/StGeorgeExperts🌟 Who? Jeremy Larkin was born and raised in St. George, Utah and is the owner of The Larkin Group Real Estate Advisors.📍 Where? Washington and Iron County, Utah, including, but not limited to St. George, Washington City, Ivins, Santa Clara, Hurricane, LaVerkin, Toquerville, Cedar City and Parowan. 💈 What? Jeremy and his team of expert advisors at The Larkin Group walk the best clients in the world through the brain surgery of Buying, Selling and Investing Southern Utah Real Estate! And perhaps more importantly, they LOVE this community and pouring their heart and soul into it!📻 Tune in! Jeremy is the host of The "St. George Real Estate Morning" Drive radio show 94.9 FM / 890 AM. You can stream the weekly program Thursdays at 8:35 AM here: https://tinyurl.com/radiorealestate 🙏 Give: The St. George Basket Brigade feeds 200+ families every Thanksgiving and supports local families, students and schools through organizations like Tan's Treats. Learn more and give at http://stgeorgebasketbrigade.org/🔍 SEARCH ALL HOMES AND LAND in Washington County https://www.gostgeorge.com/ 🔗 CHECK YOUR CURRENT HOME EQUITY @ https://www.gostgeorge.com/homevalue[00:00:00] Why Homes Feel So Expensive[00:03:36] Overpricing And The 1.4 Percent Rule[00:08:44] Objections Buyers Say Out Loud[00:12:34] The 2020 To 2021 Market Hangover[00:16:01] Bidding Wars Still Happen Today[00:21:50] Rate Forecast And Housing Shortage

April 18, 202622 min

The Numbers Prove St. George Has Become A Resort Luxury Market

St. George isn’t playing small anymore, and the luxury real estate data proves it. We sat down on the Morning Drive to talk through a market shift we’re seeing every day: what used to feel “high end” now feels normal, and the real luxury conversation has moved far beyond the $1M mark. If you’ve been wondering who is buying these homes, how long they take to sell, and what the inventory actually looks like, we put real numbers to the story.We walk the funnel from $1M to $15M and talk about what’s happening at each tier: hundreds of sales in the $1M to $2M range, a noticeably narrower pool at $2M to $3M, and a very different decision-making style once buyers shop $3M to $5M. We also get honest about what sellers are up against when new custom construction becomes the default alternative and when second-home buyers can afford to wait for the exact fit. Jeremy Larkin and Jessica Taggart Marron share the real-world nuance behind Parade of Homes listings, spec-build risk, and why “my home is the best” is not a strategy in today’s luxury market.Have other questions about living in, moving to, or visiting St. George and Southern Utah? Just ask! P. 435-291-5443E. sales@gostgeorge.comWeb: www.GoStGeorge.comInsta: https://www.instagram.com/larkingroupFB: https://www.facebook.com/StGeorgeExperts🌟 Who? Jeremy Larkin was born and raised in St. George, Utah and is the owner of The Larkin Group Real Estate Advisors.📍 Where? Washington and Iron County, Utah, including, but not limited to St. George, Washington City, Ivins, Santa Clara, Hurricane, LaVerkin, Toquerville, Cedar City and Parowan. 💈 What? Jeremy and his team of expert advisors at The Larkin Group walk the best clients in the world through the brain surgery of Buying, Selling and Investing Southern Utah Real Estate! And perhaps more importantly, they LOVE this community and pouring their heart and soul into it!📻 Tune in! Jeremy is the host of The "St. George Real Estate Morning" Drive radio show 94.9 FM / 890 AM. You can stream the weekly program Thursdays at 8:35 AM here: https://tinyurl.com/radiorealestate 🙏 Give: The St. George Basket Brigade feeds 200+ families every Thanksgiving and supports local families, students and schools through organizations like Tan's Treats. Learn more and give at http://stgeorgebasketbrigade.org/🔍 SEARCH ALL HOMES AND LAND in Washington County https://www.gostgeorge.com/ 🔗 CHECK YOUR CURRENT HOME EQUITY @ https://www.gostgeorge.com/homevalue[00:00:00] Welcome To The St. George Real Estate Morning Drive[00:06:05] Inventory Funnel From $1M To $3M[00:09:10] St. George Value Compared To Aspen[00:16:10] Ultra Luxury Inventory And Builder Risk[00:20:55] Market Takeaways And How We Help

April 11, 202653 min

The St. George Nobody Talks About Anymore

What does it mean to truly belong to a place — and what happens when that place changes faster than memory can keep up?We sit down with Lyman Hafen — local author, historian, and host of the Not Forgotten podcast — to talk about what makes St. George, Utah feel like more than just a city. From childhood adventures along the Virgin River trestle bridge to the launch of St. George Magazine, Lyman has spent a lifetime turning local stories into something sacred.We get into the Dixie spirit — what it actually means, why it shows up in nearly every Southern Utah story, and what Utah Tech's name change revealed about the tension between heritage and progress. And we don't shy away from where things stand right now: housing affordability, real estate prices, and why people keep fighting to live here despite the squeeze.If you love St. George, Zion National Park, or Southern Utah history — this one's for you.Find Lyman Hafen here:https://lymanhafen.com/Find Doc Booth Foundation here:https://docboothfoundation.org/not-forgotten-podcast/Find Preservation and Progress: The Story of Utah's Dixiehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3W08CtnK2WIHave other questions about living in, moving to, or visiting St. George and Southern Utah? Just ask! P. 435-291-5443E. sales@gostgeorge.comWeb: www.GoStGeorge.comInsta: https://www.instagram.com/larkingroupFB: https://www.facebook.com/StGeorgeExperts🌟 Who? Jeremy Larkin was born and raised in St. George, Utah and is the owner of The Larkin Group Real Estate Advisors.📍 Where? Washington and Iron County, Utah, including, but not limited to St. George, Washington City, Ivins, Santa Clara, Hurricane, LaVerkin, Toquerville, Cedar City and Parowan. 💈 What? Jeremy and his team of expert advisors at The Larkin Group walk the best clients in the world through the brain surgery of Buying, Selling and Investing Southern Utah Real Estate! And perhaps more importantly, they LOVE this community and pouring their heart and soul into it!📻 Tune in! Jeremy is the host of The "St. George Real Estate Morning" Drive radio show 94.9 FM / 890 AM. You can stream the weekly program Thursdays at 8:35 AM here: https://tinyurl.com/radiorealestate 🙏 Give: The St. George Basket Brigade feeds 200+ families every Thanksgiving and supports local families, students and schools through organizations like Tan's Treats. Learn more and give at http://stgeorgebasketbrigade.org/🔍 SEARCH ALL HOMES AND LAND in Washington County https://www.gostgeorge.com/ 🔗 CHECK YOUR CURRENT HOME EQUITY @ https://www.gostgeorge.com/homevalue[00:00:00] Welcome And Why Place Matters[00:03:10] Disneyland Year And Hometown Change[00:09:55] Brooks Pond Adventures And Red Hill[00:15:30] St. George Magazine And Local Pride[00:19:20] How Not Forgotten Gets Started[00:23:28] The Meaning Of The Dixie Spirit[00:26:30] Preserving Dixie Heritage After Renaming[00:32:52] Books Built From St. George Lives[00:39:25] Hyperlocal Stories With Universal Pull[00:43:17] Home Prices And The Affordability Squeeze[00:50:30] These Are The Good Old Days