JULY & AUGUST 2024 ISSUE

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  • Experience the Rewards of a Summer Bucket List

Community & Culture

  • Letter from the Editor

  • Mayor’s Message

  • Trailblazer Nation

  • Start on Your Path to a Stable Career

  • Navigating Real Estate in the Age of the Internet

  • The Health Benefits of Resort Living: Why Resort Residences Are the Ultimate Wellness Retreat

  • Utah Tech University Debuting the State’s Most Affordable Online Master of Healthcare Administration Program

  • Creative Wigs and Hair Replacement Now Celebrating Sixty Years of Service

  • It Takes Little to Be a Big

  • Carsen Cooper: Lessons I Learned at Boy’s Nation

Health & Fitness

  • Flex-Time: Trish Schlegel Is Ageless Bodybuilder

  • Walk Your Way to a Longer, Healthier Life

  • Getting the Most from Outdoor Adventures

  • Menopause and Obesity: a Real Phenomenon

  • Riding on the Wind

  • Dave’s Story: Stroke Symptoms Aren’t Always Typical

  • The American Apple

  • Ease the Ache: Arthritis Care and Advice from Vista Healthcare

  • Alternative Holistic Care for Horses

  • Preventive Dental Care Will Help You Live Your Best Life

  • Utah’s Swell: Utah Is Great, but It Is Also Home to the San Rafael Swell

  • Four Considerations for Effective Tax Planning in Retirement

  • A Look at Self-Guided In-Home Health Tests

  • Empower Yourself with Nutrition Know-How

  • Four Tips for Summer Water Safety

Mind & Body

  • Experience the Rewards of a Summer Bucket List

  • The Mental Health Benefits of Exercise for Older Adults

  • The Profound Relationship between Our Physical and Emotional Health

  • Nurtured by Nature: Interacting with Nature Benefits the Body and Mind

  • Change Your Words, Change Your Life

  • Set Your Sights Higher with a Vision Board

  • What Type of Ketamine Is Right for You?

Relationships & Family

  • Have You Lost That Loving Feeling?

  • Encounter on Santa Clara Boulevard

  • Who Am I? A Map to Self-Discovery

  • Make a Positive Impact by Planting a Tree

Current Articles

Create a Legacy of Love and Belonging

Create a Legacy of Love and Belonging

November 02, 20242 min read

The “American Dream” has evolved over the years to look different from person to person, but what hasn’t changed is the dream of homeownership. Owning a home—a place to call your own—is unique. A home is where you gather with family and friends, and it’s not just about creating a physical space to gather; it’s where you craft a lifetime of memories and establish traditions that will last long after you’re gone. Owning a home is about the present and the future because the memories you create become part of a legacy, and each gathering and celebration, along with little daily rituals, contribute to a legacy of love and belonging. 

As the seasons change and the Southern Utah climate shifts into fall and winter, residents are busy decorating for special occasions and preparing for the holidays. The turn of the calendar often marks an influx of homebuyers in the market, and a larger selection of homes can lead to more favorable conditions for potential buyers. This is especially true in the Washington and St. George areas.

What's Your Home Worth?

Fall and winter are a great time to take advantage of the energized market and find a home where you can create lasting memories. Local REALTORS® have been helping residents navigate Southern Utah’s dynamic real estate market, and that includes guiding them to take advantage of the potential tax benefits and seller motivation that come with a home purchase around the holiday season.  

Owning a home allows you to bring people closer, and personalizing your space allows you to create an environment that supports your lifestyle. Use the expertise of a REALTOR® who can help you find a home that best fits the needs of your family. This offers stability and creates a comfortable space that reduces holiday stress and becomes a place where stories are told, a family history is shared, and who you are is embedded in every corner.

Washington County Board of REALTORS®


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