http://www.cedarcity-realestate.com Tue, 02 Feb 2010 18:03:16 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Effective for new registrations on or after 02/05/10, the maximum LTV for second homes will be increased to 90% for Conventional Conforming purchases. P&I Fixed and ARM products (excludes IO and 3/1 ARMs) Loan amounts < $417,001 only Purchase transactions in Stable/Soft Markets only SFD and PUD-detached property types only 720 minimum recommended credit score   If ... http://www.cedarcity-realestate.com/uncategorized/2nd-home-loans/ Fill up your car or 8 gallons or more at KB Express on West Main and receive a 1/2 off discount coupon for a savings of $23.00! on  a daily lift ticket. I have missed the past $15.00 dollar Tuesday available to locals, but this is pretty great deal also. http://www.cedarcity-realestate.com/uncategorized/discount-for-ski-tickets/ Indications of interest rates rising are predicted for late this spring. We still have great inventory to choose from and the government incentives are scheduled to be available through March. They are $8,000 for new buyers and $6,500 for past owners of homes that have lived in their home for 5 ... http://www.cedarcity-realestate.com/real-estate/predicted-interest-rate-increase/ We are going in to a traditional home marketing period.  As the spring season comes it is a good time to consider the "spring-clean" of your home and some sprucing up of your yard and entry. Contact us for further tips on preparing for marketing your home 435-559-3722. http://www.cedarcity-realestate.com/real-estate/best-time-to-put-your-home-on-the-market/ Now open is The Paw Spa located off of Airport rd., offers boarding, grooming, training and daycare for your pet.  A clean unique place with a live feed so you can view your best friend away from home. Owners Gary and Dr. Julie Smallwood are animal lovers themselves and have provided a wonderful place ... http://www.cedarcity-realestate.com/cedar-city-living/a-spa-experience-for-your-pet/ Have you visited this newly remodeled Lodge @ Brian Head? The new owner Mr. Leany does everything "first class" simply because he himself is a first class individual!  Excellent packages are ready for you and your family to enjoy A variety include a romantic get-away spa experience and of course ski packages.  A top Las Vegas ... http://www.cedarcity-realestate.com/cedar-city-recreation/grand-lodge-brian-head-resort/ Why be in the windy south end of town?  Sunrise Meadows is located 1 mile North of Flying L ranches. Big, new reduction! improved, build ready 1/2-3/4 acre lots now starting at an amazing price of $38,888.  This subdivision has unique cul-de-sac areas, all lots offer views. City water, sewer, paved roads and ... http://www.cedarcity-realestate.com/cedar-city-subdivisions/38888-for-12-34-acre-lots-five-available/ Applying for a pre-approval from a lender is a quick and easy way for homebuyers to increase appeal with sellers. A pre-approval is an agreement from a bank or mortgage company to provide a loan up to a certain amount for the purchase of a home. While the lender commits ... http://www.cedarcity-realestate.com/real-estate/importance-of-being-pre-approved/           AROUND THE HOUSE: Securing Your Home As you settled into your home, you may have gotten so consumed with arranging furniture and hanging photos that you could have easily forgotten important tasks that will help make your home a safer place for you and your family. Make sure to handle the following safety ... http://www.cedarcity-realestate.com/real-estate/after-moving-into-your-home/ I have been reading allot of articles lately on being organized. Rich and I are completely opposite in this aspect. Myself, a self proclaimed "tidy" person and  Rich knows where everything is in his various piles. The importance of being organized if nothing else is stress reducing, you can find what you need when you want ... http://www.cedarcity-realestate.com/cedar-city-living/de-cluttering/