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8 Creative Ways to Save for a Down Payment

8 Creative Ways to Save for a Down Payment

If you’re ready to make the jump from renter to homeowner, you’ll most likely need to save for a down payment. The typical down payment to buy a home in Southern Utah is between 3% and 20% of the purchase price. While 56% of buyers with a mortgage put down less than 20%, saving up… Read more »

How to Know When to Upgrade to a Bigger Home

How to Know When to Upgrade to a Bigger Home

If you have always wanted to live in a bigger home, then you may be wondering when the right time is for you to move. Bigger homes are more expensive and require more maintenance. However, you may be at a point in your life financially where you’re ready for a bigger place. Deciding to move… Read more »

HVAC Hints for High Ceilings

HVAC Hints for High Ceilings

Many people like homes with high ceilings because of the spaciousness they convey and the vertical space they provide for hangings, artwork, and a variety of other items. Whether you own a home or are looking to buy a home in Southern Utah; high ceilings may be something you have a preference for! There are… Read more »

Remodeling for a Higher Return

Remodeling for a Higher Return

Remodeling can be serious business, especially if you’ve got several projects on your list and a limited budget with which to work. Remodeling your own home is also different from remodeling an investment property in Southern Utah.  It can be tempting to go straight to the items that you find the most important, but if… Read more »

5 Services You Will Need from Property Management

5 Services You Will Need from Property Management

Owning or managing a rental property in St. George, Utah and area is a major responsibility. Caring for the residential units in a Southern Utah Rental can be time-consuming. Having Jensen Property Management & Leasing manage your property is more than just finding a renter, it also includes Jensen’s vast experience and knowledge for the… Read more »

7 Ideas to Cover Your Next Down Payment on a Southern Utah Rental Property

7 Ideas to Cover Your Next Down Payment on a Southern Utah Rental Property

By Jerry Jensen For most real estate investors, cash for down payments is the bottleneck. The choke point, the constraint that sets the speed limit on how fast you can build your rental portfolio. This means if you want to grow your portfolio faster, you need to solve the down payment problem. Whether you’re buying… Read more »

Is This the Year to Repaint Your Southern Utah Home?

Is This the Year to Repaint Your Southern Utah Home?

There’s nothing like a postcard-fresh paint job on your Southern Utah own home or your rental home to make it look and feel brand new again. Still, it’s unlikely you’ll need a new coat of paint every year. So how do you know when it’s time to repaint? Let’s walk through some of the biggest… Read more »

Pre-Qualified or Pre-Approved?

Pre-Qualified or Pre-Approved?

There’s a lot to learn when you’re starting to look to buy a home in St. George and surrounding areas. From things like earnest money to closing costs, it’s a lot to take in during a very short period that your Realtor will help you with. But here is one topic you need to know,… Read more »

Preparing for a Home Inspection in Southern Utah

Preparing for a Home Inspection in Southern Utah

Selling a home in Saint George, UT and surrounding areas is more than easy.  Sellers and Buyers look to the expertise of the best real estate agents in Southern Utah to guide them through the selling process. This same process can be used if you’re looking to have your property managed as well! They give… Read more »

Top 10 Most Expensive Mistakes You’re Making on Your Home

Top 10 Most Expensive Mistakes You’re Making on Your Home

Homes cost a lot of money to maintain. But are you spending extra money unnecessarily on upkeep? Here are the 10 most expensive mistakes you could be making in your home. 1. Using Traditional Light bulbs If you still have incandescent light bulbs in your home, you could be throwing a lot of money away… Read more »