Renting vs. Selling Your Home & Smart Homes with Tom Christilaw with Dixie Cable Tech

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What if a simple choice between renting out or selling your home could significantly impact your financial future? On this episode of the St. George Real Estate Morning Drive, we tackle the critical decision that homeowners face and explore the four most significant mistakes sellers make—errors that a hot market might obscure but a stagnant one exposes. Join us alongside experts, Jeremy Larkin, Jesse Poll and Tom Christilaw from Dixie Cable Tech as we uncover how something as straightforward as fresh carpet can enhance a home's appeal, and why technology integration is becoming essential in modern homes. Tom Christilaw shares his fascinating journey from Seattle's hustle and bustle to the sunny, laid-back life of St George, Utah. Hear firsthand about his initial mix-up with Pioneer Day, comparing the community vibes, and the stark lifestyle changes, including reduced crime and less traffic. Tom’s story of renting and then purchasing a home in Utah offers invaluable insights—especially for those considering a move or real estate investment in a new area. Managing long-term rental properties comes with its own set of challenges, and we dive into the financial intricacies, like the impact of a home equity line of credit (HELOC) and the pros and cons of holding onto investment properties. From weighing the benefits of out-of-state investments in cities like Oklahoma and St Louis to understanding the true "headache factor" of being a landlord, this episode provides a comprehensive look at real estate investment strategies. Find Dixie Cable Tech here: https://dixiecabletech.com/ 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 IG: 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