BYU Ballroom Dance Company Presents "Capture the Magic" Join us for a Night of Magic!  Friday, March 27, 2015 at 7 pm at Desert Hills High School, 828 Desert Hills Dr. E St George UT. “Capture the Magic” promises to enchant with a variety of performances from a Latin American cha cha to an elegant waltz.  The 124 dancers will captivate the audience with precise timing, flawless technique, expressive choreography and vibrant costumes,” said Claudia Hill, a BYU dance faculty member.  Featuring music ranging from 1940’s swing to Elvis tunes, a Disney medley and a “passionate and abstract” Latin portion, the show encompasses a wide rage of emotion. When: Friday, March 27 @7 PM Where: Desert Hills High School 828 Desert Hills Dr E, St George, UT 84790 Cost: $14 for adult, $10 students/seni... 03/25/2015

From state parks to the wide open desert, St. George has a lot more to offer than meets the eye. Here, in St. George, UT, you will find tons of family fun to make wonder filled moments. You will find carefree outings and cozy getaways. The amazing sights is just the tip of the ice burg. Southern Utah is unmatched in natural appeal and diverse attractions. No matter what type of adventure you seek, you will find it here. It's the perfect place for outdoor enthusiasts offering tons of outdoor and indoor activities. You will find outdoor activities such as hiking, golfing, biking, running, sightseeing, swimming, boating, fishing, skiing, etc. You name it, you will find it in St. George. Likewise, history lovers will find a deep seeded history in St. George. In 1854, the Church of Jesus Ch... 03/24/2015

2015 Spring Home & Garden Expo ~ St. George, Utah ~ March 27th - 28th! Prepare to be inspired by all the newest home and garden products on the market at the 14th Annual Spring Home & Garden Expo!  Indoor and outdoor exhibits will wow you while giving you ideas on a Spring home and garden makeover.   Experts will be on-hand to give advice on: Landscaping Interior and Exterior Design Building and Home Improvement Outdoor Living Kitchen and bath Decorative Arts and Crafts Green Building Products and Applications Interior Decor   Location: Dixie Center, 1835 Convention Drive, St. George, Utah Dates: Friday & Saturday the 27th & 28th Time: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. Organization Website:  www.springhomegarden.com See you there!   03/21/2015

Enjoy the First Day of Spring at the Old Fashioned St George Carousel! Today is officially the first day of Spring!  Luckily, the sun is out and the weather is absolutely gorgeous here in St George Utah. It's a great day to visit St George Town Square and watch the kids run through the lazy stream or take a ride on the gorgeous old fashioned carousel. The carousel is currently open Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays from 11 AM - 6 PM or Tuesdays - Thursdays 11 AM - 2 PM. You'll see on the City of St. George website, admission to ride the carousel is free for children under 42 inches tall; $1 for two rides for kids 42 inches and taller, up to age 14; and $1 for one ride for riders who are 14 and older. Group rates are also available. This First Day of Spring at the Old Fashioned Carousel in ... 03/20/2015

Things to Do in Southern Utah ~ Skywest Airlines Mini Indy Race ~ March 18th - 20th, 2015   Drivers, Start Your Engines!   March 18th will kick off the 15th year of the Mini Indy Race held in sunny St. George, Utah presented by the City of St. George and SkyWest Airlines.   SkyWest supports the local community and the Mini Indy has raised almost a million dollars for United Way Dixie, benefiting dozens of nonprofit organizations throughout Washington County, which in turn helps local families in need.   The 3-day go-cart event includes: March 18th- Golf Tournament at Sunbrook March 19th - Registration & Pit Crew Competition March 20th - 10 a.m. Race Day    The race will begin at 10 a.m. on Friday, March 20th, where teams will drive the race course at the former SGU airport in pursuit of... 03/19/2015

55+ Communities in St George UT| SunRiver Market Update February 2015 The Sun River St George 55+ community real estate market increased slightly over the year before.  Available inventory was down slightly and sales prices increased over last year this time.  Sales prices increased 2.18% over last years figures in February, and the number of sales remained about the same.  There were only 3 homes priced under $200,000 for sale.  There were 59 homes for sale in SunRiver February 2015.  Check out the latest statistics below~ There were 10 homes sold in SunRiver during February 2015- 2 homes sold for between $125,000-$200,0003 homes sold for between $200,000-$250,0001 home sold for between $250,000-$300,0001 home sold for between $300,000- $350,0003 homes sold for between $400,000-$460,00... 03/18/2015

Cottontail Scramble in St George UT | Easter Events in St George UT 2015 On Monday, March 30, 2015 the City of St George will hold it's annual Cottontail Scramble Egg Hunt.  The festivities start at 5:15 pm and run until 7:00 pm at the Tonaquint Nature Center. Tonaquint Nature Center is located 1851 S. Dixie Dr, St George. Peter Cottontail will be hopping into Tonaquint Nature Center and hiding hundreds of eggs throughout the park for children ages 2-8.  Kids can start check in and pick up their bag and craft at 5:15 pm. Peter will be at the park starting at 5:15 pm to take pictures. The Hunt will begin at 6 pm sharp! Parents can register for the event in person at the St. George Recreation Center at 400 E. 285 S. or the St. George Commons Building at 220 N 200 E.  The Scramble is $3.00... 03/16/2015

Easter Events in St George Utah 2015| Things to Do in St George  Ivins Easter Egg Hunt will be held on Saturday, April 4, 2015 at UNITY Park on the large baseball/soccer field. It begins at 9:00 a.m.  The divisions for this year will be:Division 1 – 4 years old and Under  – Children in Division 1 must have the ability to walk and pick up eggs without assistance from parents; however, one parent may be in the hunting area with their child to give guidance and direction.Division 2 – Ages 5, 6, 7 and 8Division 3 – Ages 9, 10, 11 and 12No parents will be allowed to help in Divisions 2 and 3!     The 30th Annual Easter Car Show is being held on Saturday, April 4, 2015 in Hurricane Utah. This event is sponsored by the Hurricane Rotary Club. Located at the Hurricane High School Athletic Field ... 03/13/2015

What is my SunRiver St. George, Utah home worth?     SunRiver is a 55+ golf course community right off Highway I-15 at Exit 2 and the only one of its caliber in southern Utah. Requirements are that one of the homeowners within the household be at least 55 or older. Small dogs and cats are welcomed as pets (See CCR guidelines).   Market Snapshot:   There are currently 69 homes FOR SALE at SunRiver starting at $172,900 for a 1,001 square foot, 2 bedroom, 2 bath, 2 gar garage single family home to $650,000 for 2,662 square foot 3 bedroom, 3.5 bath, 3 car garage single family home.   The are 25 single family homes that are PENDING with 0 CONTINGENT and 11 listings were CANCELLED in the last 183 days.   13 homes SOLD in the last 30 days and year-to-date sales are at 27 total. Absorption rate... 03/12/2015

Easter Events in St George Utah | Duckie Drop at the Washington Community Center, March 30, 2015 Easter is just around the corner and that means it's almost time for Washington City's Duckie Drop! This event will be held at the Washington City Community Center, 350 N. Community Center Dr, Washington Utah on Monday March 30, 2015 from 6-9 p.m. Participants ages infant to 12 years old are invited to attend. Four hundred duckies will be dropped into the Washington City Community Center's leisure pool from their 300 gallon dump bucket. Each duckie will be numbered and redeemable for a variety of prizes. All youth 12 & under will receive a prize! Ticket prices are $5 ages 3-12 and $1 per adult, children 2 & under $1. Only 400 youth tickets will be sold, so hurry and get yours today! Age grou... 03/11/2015

Hog & Jog 5k in St George Utah | March 28, 2015 Who doesn't love bacon?  What a great way to indulge in a little bacon and burn off some of those calories while participating in a wonderful fund raiser for the homeless. The Hog and Jog 5K is bringing home the bacon for the homeless.  This 5K Fun Run is all about that bacon.  There will be bacon at the start of the race.  There will be bacon at the aid station. There will be bacon at the finish line. This race will not be timed and is designed to be fun for all ages, as we celebrate the awesomeness of bacon.  We will have music on the course and at our Hog and Jog Selfie Stations. Not only are you getting to eat bacon on this race….you also get a pink piggy t-shirt, a piggy snout (piggy snout for the first 250 registered participants), f... 03/09/2015

I've got SUNSHINE in my eyes.   The St. George, Utah area is vibrantly alive with nature's abundance. A spot of color here, a dot there grab the attention while elevating the spirits. Spring is no longer a yearning, it has arrived in style.   Oh! Wait a second, there's something in my eyes...where did I put those sunglasses? I've got SUNSHINE in my eyes!   Happy Sunday all! 03/07/2015

Homes in St George UT with Low Home Owners Fees | Coral Canyon Not familiar with Coral Canyon?  Coral Canyon is a spectacular golf course community with low HOA fees and wonderful amenities, including indoor & outdoor pools for year round enjoyment, just to name a few of it's highlights!   The Coral Canyon real estate market remained steady in January 2015.  Home sales were exactly the same in December 2014 and January 2015. Available inventory decreased slightly and the average list price rose 13.84% from the year before.   New construction in Coral Canyon is steady and the view lots are going quickly!  You’ll notice that sales prices are increasing and homes priced under $200,000 are diminishing quickly. In January 2015 there were 28 homes for sale in Coral Canyon and only 3 of them ... 03/02/2015

The Scarlet Pimpernel at Brigham's Playhouse in St George UT - Spring 2015 Brigham's Playhouse in St George Utah is going to perform The Scarlet Pimpernel this Spring.  This is one of my favorite plays and I am so excited that it is going to be performed here in St George! Playing: March 10th-April 18th 2015, Tuesday-SaturdayStart: 7:00 pmSaturday matinee at 2:00 pm Length: 2 hrs 30 mins Admission: $17 for students, $21 for seniors, $23 for adults Through the streets of Paris, roves the audacious Scarlet Pimpernel! In order to save his friends from Madame Guillotine, dashing young British Aristocrat, Percy Blakeney must disguise himself and with his cover—chaos ensues. In this story of passion, betrayal, rebellion and love set during the French Revolution comes some of the most beautifu... 02/27/2015

55+ Community in St George Utah | SunRiver Market Update January 2015 The Sun River St George 55+ community real estate market was down during the month of January 2015 probably due to the holidays.  Available inventory was up slightly and sales prices also decreased over last year this time.  Sales prices decreased 21.57% over last years figures in January, and the number of sales remained about the same.  There were only 3 homes priced under $200,000 for sale.  There were 70 homes for sale in SunRiver  January 2015.  Check out the latest statistics below~ There were 12 homes sold in SunRiver during January 2015- 4 homes sold for between $125,000-$200,000 1 home sold for between $200,000-$250,000 2 homes sold for between $300,000-$350,000 4 homes sold for between $350,000- $400,000 1 h... 02/25/2015

St. George Utah News: All Abilities Park Underway   The first disabled-friendly recreational facility of it's kind in the southern Utah area will be located at 1851 South Dixie Drive adjacent to the Tonaquint Nature Center in St. George. The official groundbreaking ceremony was held January 15, 2015 and everything is now full steam ahead. All aboard!   The All Abilities Park will feature: picnic areas wheelchair pathways dinosaur-themed park shade shelter/train depot water play and water features specialized playground equipment miniature ride-in train for all children   The playground equipment and train will take several months to manufacture for delivery and total cost for the park is estimated between 4-5 million dollars. The public support has been amazing for this long awaited ven... 02/23/2015

How do you gauge an Open House success?   A fellow real estate agent and I scheduled an open house event on a busy weekend, taking advantage of some the Annual St. George Area Parade of Homes traffic already in the area.   In order to measure the effectiveness of all advertising efforts, we asked everyone who walked through the door how they found us. The following are some of the results:    A family of five from California said they got lost and saw the open house directional signs. They happen to be seriously looking for a home plus the mother will be buying once they do.    Three women, a mother and daughter plus a family friend who live up the road wanted to see what the 4,332 square foot, 6 bedroom home home offered in upgrades and decor.    A couple wishing to take time off from ... 02/22/2015

Southern Utah, a welcome place for police officers to retire.   Yesterday, a couple from another state walked into the downtown St. George office of PK Real Estate Utah. They were in town on business and during the course of the conversation, I asked the reasons why they were looking to relocate to the southern Utah area.     He said that several fellow police officers in his area are currently planning to make Washington County, Utah their final destination. The mild winters, state and national parks such as: Gunlock State Park, Sand Hollow State Park, Quail Creek State Park, Snow Canyon State Park, Zion, Bryce Canyon and Capitol Reef are a big draw for outdoor enthusiasts.     Hiking, biking, fishing, water skiing, world-class golfing are all part of that decision plus southern Utah r... 02/21/2015

Don't Miss It! The St George Utah Parade of Homes Ends February 22, 2015 Just a few days left of the  Parade of Homes in St George Utah this year!  The Parade of Homes runs from February 13-22, 2015. There are 28 gorgeous homes on display and the majority of them are affordably priced making them appealing to a variety of homebuyers.  There's something for first time home buyers, homes to fit large families and even something for the empty-nesters to oooh and ahhh at! Although most of the homes are more affordable that doesn't mean they're lacking in design, decor or creativity. This photo is from one of my favorite entries for 2015, #6, Spark Spring in Stone Cliff.  Take a look at the fantastic pool complete with an elevated spa and fire features, not to mention the panoramic views! T... 02/20/2015

Ledges Golf Club Home for Sale | St. George. Utah | Open House Saturday February the 21st, 2015 ~ 12noon - 4pm | Drawing for Spa Package! | MLS# 14-153743     Luxury living in a golf course setting at it's best! Wake up every day to rolling fairways and pristine greens on the Ledges Golf Club in St. George, Utah.     Picturesque surroundings at every glance, you'll see why this is the place worth searching for, a final destination.         Modern adobe style architecture that includes a walk-out basement and boasts 6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms with 4,332 square feet of living space if you please!         Lower walk-out level means more than adequate space for gatherings and entertaining intimate or large groups in a relaxed environment.       Many, many upgrades with an impressive covered pa... 02/19/2015