Real Estate Morning Drive

Jeremy

Join Jeremy Larkin & Jesse Poll as they discuss the real estate environment in Southern Utah. 

  1. So Yes, People Are Buying And Selling Real Estate

    5D AGO

    So Yes, People Are Buying And Selling Real Estate

    Bad headlines make it feel like nobody should be buying a house right now: higher mortgage rates, expensive fuel, and constant global uncertainty. But when we look at what is actually happening on the ground in St. George, Utah, the story is very different. We are seeing real momentum with active contracts across the spectrum, from a $350K condo near shopping to a $950K home in Washington and everything in between. Then we get practical about how to win as a seller. We talk home inspection fixes that matter, why honest feedback beats wishful thinking, and the core strategy we use when someone wants top dollar: it is a pricing war and a beauty contest. Condition creates confidence, but price creates emotion. And emotional buyers pay more. If you are trying to decide whether now is the right time to buy or sell in St. George, this conversation will help you stop guessing and start getting clear. Have other questions about living in, moving to, or visiting St. George and Southern Utah? Just ask!  P. 435-291-5443 E. sales@gostgeorge.com Web: www.GoStGeorge.com Insta: https://www.instagram.com/larkingroup FB: https://www.facebook.com/StGeorgeExperts 🌟 Who? Jeremy Larkin was born and raised in St. George, Utah and is the owner of The Larkin Group Real Estate Advisors. 📍 Where? Washington and Iron County, Utah, including, but not limited to St. George, Washington City, Ivins, Santa Clara, Hurricane, LaVerkin, Toquerville, Cedar City and Parowan.  💈  What?  Jeremy and his team of expert advisors at The Larkin Group walk the best clients in the world through the brain surgery of Buying, Selling and Investing Southern Utah Real Estate! And perhaps more importantly, they LOVE this community and pouring their heart and soul into it! 📻  Tune in! Jeremy is the host of The "St. George Real Estate Morning" Drive radio show 94.9 FM / 890 AM. You can stream the weekly program Thursdays at 8:35 AM here: https://tinyurl.com/radiorealestate    🙏 Give: The St. George Basket Brigade feeds 200+ families every Thanksgiving and supports local families, students and schools through organizations like Tan's Treats. Learn more and give at http://stgeorgebasketbrigade.org/ 🔍  SEARCH ALL HOMES AND LAND in Washington County https://www.gostgeorge.com/  🔗 CHECK YOUR CURRENT HOME EQUITY @ https://www.gostgeorge.com/homevalue [00:00:00] Bad Headlines And A Big Question [00:04:05] Proof The Market Is Moving [00:11:55] Real Reasons People Buy Or Sell [00:15:40] Pricing And Condition Win Offers [00:19:10] Growth Realities And The Right Time

    23 min
  2. How Many People Actually Have $180,000 Down?

    MAR 28

    How Many People Actually Have $180,000 Down?

    Spring heat hits St. George and the housing market heats up with it, and we compare what we’re seeing as realtors with what a lender sees first in the mortgage pipeline. We break down why rates near 6% change real buying power, why headlines can move markets through fear, and why sellers need to understand the buyer’s monthly payment. • April and May as the peak window for home sales and why listing now matters • mortgage applications rising and what a slammed processing team signals • why rates have bumped around the low 6% range and what drives short-term moves • how war risk, fuel prices, and emotion ripple into interest rates and buyer behavior • what a 2% rate drop does to buying power and monthly payment math • buyer profiles we see most often, from first-time buyers to move-up buyers with equity • who tends to buy high-end homes, including remote workers and top healthcare earners • jumbo loans, conforming limits, and why borrowers try to avoid jumbo territory • the seller reality check of PITI payments, down payments, and affordability • why trying to “play the market” can backfire for both buyers and sellers Find Chantry Abbott here: https://branches.guildmortgage.com/ut/stgeorge/chantry-abbott-521-sgcab.html Have other questions about living in, moving to, or visiting St. George and Southern Utah? Just ask!  P. 435-291-5443 E. sales@gostgeorge.com Web: www.GoStGeorge.com Insta: https://www.instagram.com/larkingroup FB: https://www.facebook.com/StGeorgeExperts 🌟 Who? Jeremy Larkin was born and raised in St. George, Utah and is the owner of The Larkin Group Real Estate Advisors. 📍 Where? Washington and Iron County, Utah, including, but not limited to St. George, Washington City, Ivins, Santa Clara, Hurricane, LaVerkin, Toquerville, Cedar City and Parowan.  💈  What?  Jeremy and his team of expert advisors at The Larkin Group walk the best clients in the world through the brain surgery of Buying, Selling and Investing Southern Utah Real Estate! And perhaps more importantly, they LOVE this community and pouring their heart and soul into it! 📻  Tune in! Jeremy is the host of The "St. George Real Estate Morning" Drive radio show 94.9 FM / 890 AM. You can stream the weekly program Thursdays at 8:35 AM here: https://tinyurl.com/radiorealestate    🙏 Give: The St. George Basket Brigade feeds 200+ families every Thanksgiving and supports local families, students and schools through organizations like Tan's Treats. Learn more and give at http://stgeorgebasketbrigade.org/ 🔍  SEARCH ALL HOMES AND LAND in Washington County https://www.gostgeorge.com/  🔗 CHECK YOUR CURRENT HOME EQUITY @ https://www.gostgeorge.com/homevalue [00:00:00] Warm Weather Sets The Stage [00:03:28] Why Spring Is Peak Selling Season [00:05:04] Mortgage Office Surge In Demand [00:08:50] Rates Around Six Percent Explained [00:13:24] War And Fear Move Interest Rates [00:20:48] How A 2% Rate Shift Changes Buying

    24 min
  3. Real Estate Misfires And Mishaps!

    MAR 21

    Real Estate Misfires And Mishaps!

    A home deal can look perfect on paper right up until the day it doesn’t and the fallout is expensive. We’re talking real estate mishaps and misfires that derail closings in St. George, Utah and beyond, starting with a jaw-dropping story: a buyer moves into a $1.7M home and discovers there’s no hot water to half the house. One quick phone call later, a plumber recognizes the seller by name from a photo, and suddenly the conversation turns to the one thing that can poison trust faster than anything else in a transaction: disclosure. We also dig into the market-side pressure that makes these problems more common. Redfin reports nearly 40,000 canceled home sale agreements in January nationwide, a reminder that more contracts are failing during the due diligence period when inspections, reports, and reality collide. If you’re buying or selling in Washington County, this matters because a canceled contract can steal weeks, weaken your negotiating position, and create a stigma the next buyer will sense. From there we get practical. We break down Utah’s Seller’s Property Condition Disclosure, what “material defects” really means, and why “when in doubt disclose” can protect sellers as much as it protects buyers. We also explain what a home inspection is designed to do, what it can miss, and why for sale by owner deals can quietly increase risk when paperwork and inspections get skipped. Finally, we share the most common inspection deal killers and our best tip for sellers: pay for a pre-listing inspection, fix issues upfront, and show the receipts so buyers feel the difference. Have other questions about living in, moving to, or visiting St. George and Southern Utah? Just ask!  P. 435-291-5443 E. sales@gostgeorge.com Web: www.GoStGeorge.com Insta: https://www.instagram.com/larkingroup FB: https://www.facebook.com/StGeorgeExperts 🌟 Who? Jeremy Larkin was born and raised in St. George, Utah and is the owner of The Larkin Group Real Estate Advisors. 📍 Where? Washington and Iron County, Utah, including, but not limited to St. George, Washington City, Ivins, Santa Clara, Hurricane, LaVerkin, Toquerville, Cedar City and Parowan.  💈  What?  Jeremy and his team of expert advisors at The Larkin Group walk the best clients in the world through the brain surgery of Buying, Selling and Investing Southern Utah Real Estate! And perhaps more importantly, they LOVE this community and pouring their heart and soul into it! 📻  Tune in! Jeremy is the host of The "St. George Real Estate Morning" Drive radio show 94.9 FM / 890 AM. You can stream the weekly program Thursdays at 8:35 AM here: https://tinyurl.com/radiorealestate    🙏 Give: The St. George Basket Brigade feeds 200+ families every Thanksgiving and supports local families, students and schools through organizations like Tan's Treats. Learn more and give at http://stgeorgebasketbrigade.org/ 🔍  SEARCH ALL HOMES AND LAND in Washington County https://www.gostgeorge.com/  🔗 CHECK YOUR CURRENT HOME EQUITY @ https://www.gostgeorge.com/homevalue [00:00:00] Welcome And Local Real Estate Stories [00:07:05] Contract Cancellations And Why Deals Fail [00:11:40] Utah Disclosures And The D Word [00:14:45] Home Inspections And FSBO Risk [00:18:30] Due Diligence And Soils Report Fallout [00:20:40] Pre Listing Inspection And Top Deal Killers [00:23:14] How To Reach Us And Wrap Up

    24 min
  4. Home Values Double? What A Difference A Decade Makes

    MAR 14

    Home Values Double? What A Difference A Decade Makes

    Ten years can change a market. Twenty years can rewrite the entire map. We pull real St. George and Washington County real estate numbers from 2006, 2016, and 2026 and compare them head-to-head, including what happened before, during, and after the crash that reshaped so many homeowners’ lives. We talk listing price vs sold price, why the “average” can get dragged around by luxury homes, and why median price often gives a cleaner read on what most buyers and sellers will actually face. If you’ve ever looked at a headline stat and thought, “That can’t be right,” this breakdown shows exactly how outliers like $3M to $10M properties skew the story, and how to interpret local housing data with more confidence. If you’re trying to decide whether to buy, sell, or wait, this is the kind of honest, local market talk that helps you think clearly. Subscribe for more St. George real estate insights, share this with a friend who’s on the fence, and leave a review so more locals can find the show. Have other questions about living in, moving to, or visiting St. George and Southern Utah? Just ask!  P. 435-291-5443 E. sales@gostgeorge.com Web: www.GoStGeorge.com Insta: https://www.instagram.com/larkingroup FB: https://www.facebook.com/StGeorgeExperts 🌟 Who? Jeremy Larkin was born and raised in St. George, Utah and is the owner of The Larkin Group Real Estate Advisors. 📍 Where? Washington and Iron County, Utah, including, but not limited to St. George, Washington City, Ivins, Santa Clara, Hurricane, LaVerkin, Toquerville, Cedar City and Parowan.  💈  What?  Jeremy and his team of expert advisors at The Larkin Group walk the best clients in the world through the brain surgery of Buying, Selling and Investing Southern Utah Real Estate! And perhaps more importantly, they LOVE this community and pouring their heart and soul into it! 📻  Tune in! Jeremy is the host of The "St. George Real Estate Morning" Drive radio show 94.9 FM / 890 AM. You can stream the weekly program Thursdays at 8:35 AM here: https://tinyurl.com/radiorealestate    🙏 Give: The St. George Basket Brigade feeds 200+ families every Thanksgiving and supports local families, students and schools through organizations like Tan's Treats. Learn more and give at http://stgeorgebasketbrigade.org/ 🔍  SEARCH ALL HOMES AND LAND in Washington County https://www.gostgeorge.com/  🔗 CHECK YOUR CURRENT HOME EQUITY @ https://www.gostgeorge.com/homevalue [00:00:00] Weather Whiplash And Quick Updates [00:05:10] Twenty Years Of Market Experience [00:10:55] Luxury Sales And The Outlier Problem [00:15:30] Why People Move Beyond Money [00:20:55] Cutting Losses And Real Seller Triggers [00:23:05] Your Tipping Point And How To Reach Us

    24 min
  5. I Paid $4,593 To Sell My Car And I Liked It

    MAR 7

    I Paid $4,593 To Sell My Car And I Liked It

    Sounds crazy until you realize holding it was costing me more every month. Same logic applies if you bought a house or Airbnb in 2021-2022 and it's bleeding cash. Here's how to know when paying to exit beats paying to wait. The Reality Check: Value is what a buyer will pay TODAY, not what you paid at peak. If your short-term rental or condo is losing money monthly, you're already paying—through interest, repairs, HOA fees, and stress. Decision fatigue is a hidden cost that erodes returns faster than market drops. What You'll Learn: Why paying to exit can beat paying to wait Market value today vs peak pricing reality Short-term rental cash flow gaps and monthly stress Decision fatigue as a wealth killer 10-year horizons beat timing risk (St. George data) College housing: when to buy vs rent Old condos vs new builds with rate buydowns Trading draining assets for cash-flowing ones Have other questions about living in, moving to, or visiting St. George and Southern Utah? Just ask!  P. 435-291-5443 E. sales@gostgeorge.com Web: www.GoStGeorge.com Insta: https://www.instagram.com/larkingroup FB: https://www.facebook.com/StGeorgeExperts 🌟 Who? Jeremy Larkin was born and raised in St. George, Utah and is the owner of The Larkin Group Real Estate Advisors. 📍 Where? Washington and Iron County, Utah, including, but not limited to St. George, Washington City, Ivins, Santa Clara, Hurricane, LaVerkin, Toquerville, Cedar City and Parowan.  💈  What?  Jeremy and his team of expert advisors at The Larkin Group walk the best clients in the world through the brain surgery of Buying, Selling and Investing Southern Utah Real Estate! And perhaps more importantly, they LOVE this community and pouring their heart and soul into it! 📻  Tune in! Jeremy is the host of The "St. George Real Estate Morning" Drive radio show 94.9 FM / 890 AM. You can stream the weekly program Thursdays at 8:35 AM here: https://tinyurl.com/radiorealestate    🙏 Give: The St. George Basket Brigade feeds 200+ families every Thanksgiving and supports local families, students and schools through organizations like Tan's Treats. Learn more and give at http://stgeorgebasketbrigade.org/ 🔍  SEARCH ALL HOMES AND LAND in Washington County https://www.gostgeorge.com/  🔗 CHECK YOUR CURRENT HOME EQUITY @ https://www.gostgeorge.com/homevalue [00:00:00] The $5K Check To Sell A Car [00:06:20] Airbnb Owners And Cash Flow Pain [00:11:04] Decision Fatigue And Cutting Losses [00:16:45] College Housing And Hold Periods [00:22:08] Trading Old For New And Builder Incentives [00:23:28] Final Takeaways And How To Reach Us

    24 min
  6. Don't Wait For 4% Rates - Harsh Truth About St. George Housing

    FEB 28

    Don't Wait For 4% Rates - Harsh Truth About St. George Housing

    Stop waiting for 4% rates. They're never coming back. Best case? Mid-fives. Maybe. Here's what's actually happening in St. George and why waiting could cost you. What You'll Learn: Why 4% rates are fantasy (and who profits from you believing it) How 1-point rate drop = ~$400/month savings Builder buydowns offering 3.99% TODAY on select homes St. George stability: migration + lifestyle demand 10-year track record: homes go up consistently When waiting hurts vs when to act Real downsizing case: equity into near-zero housing costs The Truth: A one-point rate drop saves $400/month or expands buying power from $500K to mid-$500s. While everyone waits, some builders offer 3.99% NOW. Affordability has improved from 2022 lows. The Parade of Homes is entertainment—real buyers transact daily. The 10-Year Reality: If your timeline is 2 years, risk dominates. Across 10 years, history favors owners. Choose timing by life needs, not headlines. Then use data to negotiate and protect downside. Have other questions about living in, moving to, or visiting St. George and Southern Utah? Just ask!  P. 435-291-5443 E. sales@gostgeorge.com Web: www.GoStGeorge.com Insta: https://www.instagram.com/larkingroup FB: https://www.facebook.com/StGeorgeExperts 🌟 Who? Jeremy Larkin was born and raised in St. George, Utah and is the owner of The Larkin Group Real Estate Advisors. 📍 Where? Washington and Iron County, Utah, including, but not limited to St. George, Washington City, Ivins, Santa Clara, Hurricane, LaVerkin, Toquerville, Cedar City and Parowan.  💈  What?  Jeremy and his team of expert advisors at The Larkin Group walk the best clients in the world through the brain surgery of Buying, Selling and Investing Southern Utah Real Estate! And perhaps more importantly, they LOVE this community and pouring their heart and soul into it! 📻  Tune in! Jeremy is the host of The "St. George Real Estate Morning" Drive radio show 94.9 FM / 890 AM. You can stream the weekly program Thursdays at 8:35 AM here: https://tinyurl.com/radiorealestate    🙏 Give: The St. George Basket Brigade feeds 200+ families every Thanksgiving and supports local families, students and schools through organizations like Tan's Treats. Learn more and give at http://stgeorgebasketbrigade.org/ 🔍  SEARCH ALL HOMES AND LAND in Washington County https://www.gostgeorge.com/  🔗 CHECK YOUR CURRENT HOME EQUITY @ https://www.gostgeorge.com/homevalue [00:00:00] Bold Promises, Real Talk [00:03:48] The Interest Rate Reality Check [00:07:50] Affordability Trends And Perspective [00:12:30] What A 1% Rate Drop Actually Does [00:15:30] Should You Act Now Or Wait [00:17:10] A Real Downsizing Story And Takeaways [00:23:40] How To Reach The Larkin Group

    24 min
  7. 2026 St. George Parade of Homes | Are We Turning Into A Park City?

    FEB 21

    2026 St. George Parade of Homes | Are We Turning Into A Park City?

    A 19,000-square-foot showstopper. $10–$12 million parade homes. And a starter buyer agonizing over a $170 swing in the monthly payment. That’s the split-screen reality of St. George right now, and we dive straight into why the market feels both unstoppable and unforgiving. We trace the arc from 2011’s foreclosure-heavy lows to today’s $550k–$575k average price and ask the big question: have we crossed into true resort-market territory? With 10% of sales over $1M, 90 closings above $2M, and nine above $5M in the past year, the luxury data speaks loudly. We compare local ceilings to Park City’s stratospheric listings and explain how lifestyle demand, national visibility from Zion and Ironman, and tax-smart cash buying shape the top end. Have other questions about living in, moving to, or visiting St. George and Southern Utah? Just ask!  P. 435-291-5443 E. sales@gostgeorge.com Web: www.GoStGeorge.com Insta: https://www.instagram.com/larkingroup FB: https://www.facebook.com/StGeorgeExperts 🌟 Who? Jeremy Larkin was born and raised in St. George, Utah and is the owner of The Larkin Group Real Estate Advisors. 📍 Where? Washington and Iron County, Utah, including, but not limited to St. George, Washington City, Ivins, Santa Clara, Hurricane, LaVerkin, Toquerville, Cedar City and Parowan.  💈  What?  Jeremy and his team of expert advisors at The Larkin Group walk the best clients in the world through the brain surgery of Buying, Selling and Investing Southern Utah Real Estate! And perhaps more importantly, they LOVE this community and pouring their heart and soul into it! 📻  Tune in! Jeremy is the host of The "St. George Real Estate Morning" Drive radio show 94.9 FM / 890 AM. You can stream the weekly program Thursdays at 8:35 AM here: https://tinyurl.com/radiorealestate    🙏 Give: The St. George Basket Brigade feeds 200+ families every Thanksgiving and supports local families, students and schools through organizations like Tan's Treats. Learn more and give at http://stgeorgebasketbrigade.org/ 🔍  SEARCH ALL HOMES AND LAND in Washington County https://www.gostgeorge.com/  🔗 CHECK YOUR CURRENT HOME EQUITY @ https://www.gostgeorge.com/homevalue [00:00:00] Parade Homes And Sticker Shock [00:04:56] Million-Dollar Sales By The Numbers [00:08:14] Park City Comparisons And Ceilings [00:13:00] Why The Wealthy Park Cash In Real Estate [00:18:50] Government Interventions And Second-Order Effects [00:22:15] What Happens Next For St. George

    25 min
  8. Waiting 6 Months To Sell Your House? You Just Lost $50,000 (January Data Proves It)

    FEB 14

    Waiting 6 Months To Sell Your House? You Just Lost $50,000 (January Data Proves It)

    Waiting to sell your house? It could cost you $50,000. Our January data shows homes that sell in 30 days negotiate the least. Wait six months? You're giving back 10% or more—that's $50K+ on a $500K house. The Numbers: About a third of homes sold in the first month with minimal negotiation. By six months, sellers conceded around 10% just to close the deal. Time literally costs money. What You'll Learn: Why 30-day sales keep the most profit What happens to sellers who wait 6+ months How to price against active competition (not old comps) Prep and photography that convert buyers Seasonal timing: why February-April matters What appraisers actually look for Rate and inventory outlook for 2025 The Fix: Price right from day one. Study what's ACTIVE now, not what closed months ago. Fix deferred maintenance, hire strong photography, and capture early buyer traffic when it's hottest. Or wait six months and hand $50K back at closing. Find Carl with R1 Appraisals here: https://www.r1appraisal.net/ Have other questions about living in, moving to, or visiting St. George and Southern Utah? Just ask!  P. 435-291-5443 E. sales@gostgeorge.com Web: www.GoStGeorge.com Insta: https://www.instagram.com/larkingroup FB: https://www.facebook.com/StGeorgeExperts 🌟 Who? Jeremy Larkin was born and raised in St. George, Utah and is the owner of The Larkin Group Real Estate Advisors. 📍 Where? Washington and Iron County, Utah, including, but not limited to St. George, Washington City, Ivins, Santa Clara, Hurricane, LaVerkin, Toquerville, Cedar City and Parowan.  💈  What?  Jeremy and his team of expert advisors at The Larkin Group walk the best clients in the world through the brain surgery of Buying, Selling and Investing Southern Utah Real Estate! And perhaps more importantly, they LOVE this community and pouring their heart and soul into it! 📻  Tune in! Jeremy is the host of The "St. George Real Estate Morning" Drive radio show 94.9 FM / 890 AM. You can stream the weekly program Thursdays at 8:35 AM here: https://tinyurl.com/radiorealestate    🙏 Give: The St. George Basket Brigade feeds 200+ families every Thanksgiving and supports local families, students and schools through organizations like Tan's Treats. Learn more and give at http://stgeorgebasketbrigade.org/ 🔍  SEARCH ALL HOMES AND LAND in Washington County https://www.gostgeorge.com/  🔗 CHECK YOUR CURRENT HOME EQUITY @ https://www.gostgeorge.com/homevalue [00:00:00] Cold Start For Home Sellers [00:06:55] Pivot To Market Reality [00:11:00] Waiting Erodes Your Net [00:16:30] Competing Listings And Strategy [00:19:30] What Competent Agents Actually Do [00:24:20] Buyer's Market Explained

    25 min
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Join Jeremy Larkin & Jesse Poll as they discuss the real estate environment in Southern Utah. 

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  • Creator
    Jeremy
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    101
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