ERA Brokers Consolidated Blog

ERA Brokers Agents L-R: Lisa Cleveland, Sariah Mortensen, April Gates, Liisa Frei, and Tamara Foster. St. George, UT 3/27/09 -- Real Estate Agents with ERA Brokers Consolidated recently attended the 2009 ERA® International Business Conference held March 5-9 at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas. They joined ERA® ...

It was great to hear some positive news today in the financial markets.  The DOW closed up nearly 500 points.  Credit for the increase was given to the National Association of Realtors recent report that home sales were up 5% in February and the efforts toward relieving banks of ‘toxic ...

Forbes Claims Utah is the Happiest Place Forbes Article A recent article in Forbes Magazine has ranked Utah as the “happiest” state in the nation. According to the article the people of Utah are happy because of work environment, emotional health, and their local communities. It also referenced the low unemployment rate as compared ...

Housing Relief Restricted Special Revenue Fund House bill SB 260 allows the Governor to use $10 million of the federal stimulus for down payment assistance. It provides up to $6,000 down payment assistance for new construction homes and is not limited to first time home buyers. There are income limits, $75,000 for single and $150,000 for married ...

Accepted offers have increased over January by nearly 20%. The activity in our local St. George real estate market has continued to increase. With the current stimulus package of $8000 tax credit, lowering home prices, excellent interest rates, and an increase in inventory there have been more people looking very seriously in ...

According to Inman news, "Fannie Mae is committed to providing financing opportunities for high-credit quality, bona fide investors. Experienced investors play a key role in the housing recovery." Credit has been tight for investors.  Large down payments (20%) and higher interest rates have held some investors back from taking advantage of ...

The tax credit now made available is a great reward or incentive for those who buy a home in the calendar year of 2009.  With prices extremely low, interest rates extremely low, and a large inventory to choose from now IS the time to buy. Final score: $8,000 for homebuyers; CNNMoney.com There's ...

ERA Brokers Recognizes Top Producers [St. George, UT] (3/5/09) - Leading local REALTORS from ERA Brokers Consolidated have been recognized for their outstanding sales performance during January 2009. With ever changing market conditions, these Agents have proven that the combination of putting the needs of the client foremost in the transaction ...

Neil Walter and Thayne Houston presented "What are Homes Worth in Today's Market" to the St. George Chamber of Commerce.  Houston presented data on the local market and potential financing options.   According to Houston there are 2600 homes listed in the local MLS of which over 400 are ‘short sales’ ...

Housing affordability was up in all major metropolitan areas in Utah during fourth quarter 2008, being the result of both lower home prices and cheaper mortgage financing. According to The National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Opportunity Index, which measures the percentage of new and existing homes sold in ...