Purple Heart Day | August 7th | On This Day We Pause   This date in history was chosen because General George Washington first authorized the Badge of Military Merit on August 7th, 1782. What began as a simple purple cloth heart meant to honor enlisted soldiers’ gallantry, later became the Purple Heart we know of today. Some of us intimately.  Revived in 1932, more than 1.8 million of these awards have been presented for wounds or death caused by enemy action. It is not a medal anyone desires or pursues but for the serious, personal sacrifice while wearing the uniform. Recipients carry physical, emotional and invisible scars.  Living recipients who still walk among us deserve to be honored for their dutiful service. We also remember those who never came home and acknowledge the families... 08/07/2026

Overcoming ICDC: Intense Couple Decision Conflict To achieve home buying goals, client couples must work together and be in agreement when pursuing one of the biggest investments of a lifetime. Based on my past experience, the following are 5 things buyers argue over the most when shopping: Staying within a budget
One may wish to increase the amount but the other wants to remain conservative.
 Staying in the comfort zone can pay off in the long run, going higher may be risky. Compromise: Set a firm, up-to, monthly payment both are able to live with for the long-term, refuse to budge above that amount. You'll thank one another later!  Desired Location or neighborhood
Different priorities may come into play regarding commute time, schools, vibe or distance to family.
Compromise: Rock, pap... 08/06/2026

I have sold real estate in St. George for thirteen years, and most months the market summary writes itself. July 2026 is not one of those months. Instead of a narrative, let me give you the five numbers doing all the work, because each one tells a different piece of the truth.$544,990That is Washington County's median sale price for July, up 4.2% from last year. On its own it looks like a healthy appreciating market. It is not the whole story, but sellers should know the county median has never been higher for a July.309That is how many homes actually closed, down 15.8% from last July's 367. Fewer sales at higher prices means the composition of what sells has shifted. The financed middle of the market slowed while cash-heavy segments kept moving, which drags the median up even as the cr... 08/03/2026