Jesse Poll Keller Williams Realty St George

Jesse Poll Keller Williams Realty St George REALTOR® at The Larkin Group @ Keller Williams Ascend | St. George | UT | We Know This Town

07/20/2026

Experience the calm desert beat of Southern Utah. This handcrafted ranch welcomes you with warm lights, sunshine through every window, and breathtaking canyon views. It's the perfect place to plant your plans and write your next story.

Same city. Very different markets.That's the reality of real estate in 2026 — and it matters more than most buyers and s...
07/19/2026

Same city. Very different markets.

That's the reality of real estate in 2026 — and it matters more than most buyers and sellers realize.

While some neighborhoods are seeing slower movement and price adjustments, others are still moving fast with strong sale-to-list ratios.

What separates them?

🏫 Strong school districts
🌳 Established infrastructure and walkability
💼 Proximity to major employers
🏡 Low turnover — people who buy here tend to stay

These fundamentals don't disappear when the broader market shifts. They insulate value.

If you're searching for a home or thinking about listing, knowing which micro-market you're in changes your entire strategy.

Wondering how your area stacks up right now? Send me a message and I'll pull the local data for your zip code — no cost, no commitment. 📩

Contingencies get a bad reputation in competitive markets. Buyers are told to waive them to win. But here's what that ad...
07/18/2026

Contingencies get a bad reputation in competitive markets. Buyers are told to waive them to win. But here's what that advice actually costs you.

A contingency is protection — not a weakness.

🔍 Inspection contingency: Lets you walk away or negotiate if serious issues surface. Skipping this means you own whatever problems come with the home.

💰 Appraisal contingency: Protects you if the home doesn't appraise at purchase price. Without it, you cover the gap out of pocket.

🏦 Financing contingency: Shields you if your loan falls through. Waiving it means you could lose your earnest money deposit.

Now — are there situations where waiving makes sense? Sometimes, yes. But that decision should come from strategy and information, not pressure.

Knowing when to hold your contingencies and when to structure them creatively is the difference between a risky offer and a strong one.

Have questions about how contingencies work in today's market? Drop them below or send me a message. 📩

Everyone talks about the rate. Almost nobody talks about what the rate actually does to your monthly payment.Here's the ...
07/17/2026

Everyone talks about the rate. Almost nobody talks about what the rate actually does to your monthly payment.

Here's the real math buyers need to understand:

📊 On a $400,000 loan:
- At 6.5%: ~$2,528/month (principal + interest)
- At 7.0%: ~$2,661/month
- At 7.5%: ~$2,797/month

That's a $269/month swing between 6.5% and 7.5% — or over $3,200 a year.

But here's what most buyers miss: a rate is a starting point, not a sentence. Refinancing, rate buydowns, and adjustable-rate products all exist for a reason.

The buyers winning right now aren't waiting for the perfect rate. They're buying smart at today's rate with a clear plan for tomorrow.

If you want to understand what rate scenarios actually look like for your budget, let's map it out together.

DOM is one of the most underused data points in real estate 📊Here's how to actually read it:⚡ 0–7 days: High demand. Pri...
07/16/2026

DOM is one of the most underused data points in real estate 📊

Here's how to actually read it:

⚡ 0–7 days: High demand. Price is likely right. Move quickly if interested.

📋 8–21 days: Normal range in most markets. Showings happening, still competitive.

🔍 22–45 days: Worth asking why. Price, condition, or marketing may be off.

⚠️ 45+ days: Meaningful negotiating leverage. Sellers tend to be more flexible.

But here's what most buyers miss — always check if a listing was taken off and relisted. That resets the DOM counter and can hide how long a home has truly been sitting.

Smart buyers look at cumulative days on market, not just the current listing period.

Data is your edge. Use it.

Save this post for your next home search 🔖

07/15/2026

A 1% increase in mortgage rates reduces your buying power by roughly 10%.

That's not a rounding error. That's tens of thousands of dollars in purchasing capacity — gone.

Here's what that looks like in real numbers:

📉 At 6.5%: a $2,000/month budget qualifies for roughly $315,000
📉 At 7.5%: that same budget qualifies for around $285,000
📉 At 8.5%: you're looking at closer to $260,000

This is why rate movements matter so much — not just as headlines, but as decisions.

The buyers who understand this go into their search with clear eyes. They know what range makes sense, they know when to lock, and they don't waste time touring homes they can't close on.

If you've been watching rates and wondering what they mean for your specific situation, let's run the actual numbers together.

DM me and I'll break it down — no pressure, just clarity. 📩

Thinking of making a move? Don't DIY your future!Leave it to the professionals to get the job done right. Reach out toda...
07/15/2026

Thinking of making a move? Don't DIY your future!

Leave it to the professionals to get the job done right. Reach out today.

Small spaces don't need to feel small. They just need to be designed intentionally.Here are the moves that make the bigg...
07/14/2026

Small spaces don't need to feel small. They just need to be designed intentionally.

Here are the moves that make the biggest difference:

🪞 Mirrors placed opposite windows — they double natural light and visually expand walls
🛋️ Furniture scaled to the room — oversized pieces don't make a room feel cozy, they make it feel cramped
📐 Vertical storage — draw the eye upward and free up floor space at the same time
🎨 Consistent color palette — too many tones chop a room into visual fragments
💡 Layered lighting — one overhead fixture is never enough; add task and ambient sources

The rooms that feel largest are rarely the ones with the most square footage. They're the ones where every decision was made on purpose.

This matters whether you're living in the space or selling it. Buyers make judgments in seconds — and a well-designed small room beats a neglected large one every time.

Have a tricky space you're not sure how to handle? Drop it in the comments and let's talk through it. ⬇️

Warm minimalism is having a moment — and it's easy to see why.After years of gray everything and cold, sterile interiors...
07/13/2026

Warm minimalism is having a moment — and it's easy to see why.

After years of gray everything and cold, sterile interiors, buyers and homeowners are gravitating toward spaces that feel livable, layered, and genuinely warm.

Here's what the look actually involves:

🪵 Natural materials — wood, linen, stone, and rattan over synthetic finishes
🎨 Warm neutrals — think terracotta, warm white, sand, and soft olive instead of cool grays
🪴 Live greenery — used intentionally, not just as filler
💡 Warm-toned lighting — dimmable, layered, and human-scale
🛋️ Texture over pattern — tactile depth without visual noise

What makes this trend stick beyond aesthetics: homes styled this way photograph beautifully and feel genuinely comfortable during showings.

Buyers respond emotionally before they respond logically. Warm, considered interiors create the kind of first impression that lingers.

Redesigning a space or prepping to list? This is the direction that's resonating right now.

Most sellers don't know what great representation looks like — until they've experienced the alternative.Here's what we ...
07/12/2026

Most sellers don't know what great representation looks like — until they've experienced the alternative.

Here's what we bring to every listing:

🏡 Professional photography, staging guidance, and positioning — before day one on market
🏡 A targeted digital strategy — not just an MLS entry and a prayer
🏡 Pricing grounded in real-time market data — not optimism or pressure to chase a number
🏡 Negotiation focused on your net proceeds — not just a fast close that works for everyone else
🏡 Clear communication at every stage — so nothing catches you off guard at the closing table

Fewer days on market. Stronger offers. Cleaner closes.

That's not a promise — it's a process.

If you're thinking about selling this summer, let's have a real conversation about what your home is worth and what a smart strategy looks like right now. 👇

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