Buying guide • Updated: 2026‑01‑24
Buying a home in St. George
The biggest buying wins come from the boring fundamentals: picking the right pocket, running the numbers, and building an offer strategy that matches your risk tolerance.
Core playbook
The sequence that prevents costly mistakes.
- 💸Pick a monthly comfort zoneStart with monthly payments, not list price.
- 🗺️Choose 3–5 pocketsNeighborhood fit beats “pretty interior.”
- 🔎Inspect for riskAsk: what’s the biggest downside if I buy this house?
- 🤝Offer strategyAlign your offer with your timeline and risk tolerance.
Deep dives
Choose what matches your situation.
First-time buyer guide
Common mistakes, how to think about payment comfort, and what to prioritize.
New construction
Builder incentives, timelines, and how to avoid upgrade overspend.
Inspection checklist
Questions to ask and how to use inspection results to negotiate.
Offer strategy
How to choose terms you can live with and avoid regret.
Neighborhood match quiz
Quick way to build a shortlist based on lifestyle priorities.
Agent intro
Ask for a local shortlist and strategy call.
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