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The Many Faces of Ogden, UT 2008-10-27 11:50:00 It is no mistake that National Geographic Adventure has recently named Ogden City as “Utah’s New Outdoor Capital.” Located on the confluence of the Weber and Ogden Rivers, between the Great Salt Lake and the towering Wasatch Mountains, Ogden City is a literal playground for outdoor enthusiasts. From skiing the world-renown slopes that saw Bode Miller win a silver medal in the 2002 Winter O
Salt Lake City’s “Downtown Rising” 2008-10-27 10:53:00 Downtown Salt Lake
is on the rise. The city’s “Downtown Rising
” initiative, currently advancing in small leaps and bounds, is fueled by a vision of a more dynamic and diverse central core. Through a series of additions and renovations founded on four basic themes—beauty, prosperity, community, and nature—downtown Salt Lake City
has become an even more attractive and rewarding place to Read more:Downtown
FrontRunner North Commuter Rail Line 2008-10-27 10:52:00 Now getting around the Wasatch Front of North
ern Utah is even easier with the new FrontRunner North commuter rail line. Completed by the Utah Transit Authority in April 2008, FrontRunner North uses a portion of the historic Utah Central Rail Road right-of-way, connecting the communities between Pleasant View and Salt Lake City in approximately 40 miles of track. Currently there are eight station
Northern Utah Lifestyle 2008-10-27 10:37:00 Not only do residents of Northern
Utah enjoy an infinite amount of outdoor activities, amazing natural beauty, and world-renown recreation facilities, but they also have all the benefits of living within the major urban metropolitan area of Salt Lake City. The cultural hub of the region, life in Salt Lake is a cosmopolitan night and casual afternoon rolled into one. The city offers a wide array
Northern Utah Ski Resorts 2008-10-27 10:27:00 Ranked high on the list of Northern
Utah attractions is the region’s world-class ski resorts. Those enjoying life in Salt Lake City and other Northern Utah communities have total access to more than 10 local resorts; the only question is, which is your favorite? From the luxurious Deer Valley Resort in Park City to Ogden Canyon’s internationally-known Snowbasin, there is a Northern Utah ski Read more:Resorts
Recreation in Northern Utah 2008-10-27 10:17:00 Through media coverage of the 2002 Winter Olympics, the whole world became aware of what the locals have known for years; that Northern
Utah is the place to be. Not only is the region full of energetic and diverse communities, but it is jam-packed with stunning scenery that begs to be photographed. From the craggy snowcapped mountain peaks to caverns, rock formations, and crystal clear lakes and Read more:Recreation
How and When to Buy Your First Home 2008-11-21 08:39:00 Helping the first time buyer is such a privilege for those of us in the real estate business. There is so much excitement when you finally get the approval to move into your very first home. Next week we will have the privilege to close on a 5 bedroom, 3 bath, and 2400 square foot home in Layton for $175,000. The Seller is paying the buyer’s closing costs. Buyer’s can find bargains everyw Read more:First
The Pleasures of Being a Realtor 2008-11-20 12:56:00 Having sold Real Estate for 25+ years my biggest thrill is still helping home buyers to purchase their first home. I have had the priviledge this last month of being able to assist 2 young women to become homeowners for the first time.
As we closed one of the homes yesterday, she was so excited and still a little nervous, nevertheless she signed with purpose and was anxious to have the keys and Read more:Realtor
Cutting Expenses 2008-11-20 12:41:00 For the past several months it seems as though most people’s emotions have become a wild roller coaster ride worrying about their jobs, families, nation, freedoms, right to bear arms and the list goes on and on. There are occasionally reports of good news but it is swiftly swallowed up by a sea of despair and gloom. Things seem very uncertain which has made me take a good look at my life and f Read more:Cutting
, Expenses
United We Stand! 2008-11-18 10:30:00 Last week I had the chance to attend a luncheon for the Weber North Davis Association of Realtors®. Our new board president is Sandy Hoover. I’ve never met her before the luncheon but I was very inspired by her uplifting message that she delivered with enthusiasm and hope. She raised 10 children on her own and literally moved from rags to riches purely on the principles of hard work, fait Read more:Stand
, United
Amazing View Lot Available in Roy! 2008-11-18 10:22:00 Last week I talked about the joy of living in Roy, and if I convinced you, then you will be happy to know that I have a residential lot listed with an amazing view. Roy is different then many of the towns that sit towards the west of Ogden. The city sits on a plateau area. There are many residential homes that face the west on the edge of this plateau that have amazing views of the valley further Read more:Amazing
Can you see this home's potential? 2008-11-17 09:55:00 One of the things I love about real estate are the wonderful clients we have a chance to work with. Each have their likes and dislikes, concerns and opinions, and their own set of problems and blessings. Everyday is different which gives a great deal of variety to my life.
One of our clients is a wonderful contractor in California. He has several properties that he has purchased over the yea
Fact and Perspective - Both Are Needed 2008-11-14 12:04:00 Having returned this week from the National Association of Realtors® Convention full of enthusiasm and excited to get back to work, I ran into a friend of mine who asked me how the real estate market was faring across the nation. Having heard all the doom and gloom that we view and listen to on the national media, he seemed to have all the facts but lacked the real perspective that related to Read more:Perspective
Tax Credit for First-time Home Buyers 2008-11-13 20:21:00 Taking advantage of the 'Tax Credit' signed by President Bush can be an excellent incentive to get into your first home by July 1, 2009.
Tax payers who are single and earn less than $75,000 a year and married couples who combined earn less than $150,000 are eligible for this tax credit. The loan amount of this program is 10% of the homes purchase price with a maximum of $7,500. You need to rem Read more:Buyers
, First
A Gorgeous Day in Ogden 2008-11-13 20:04:00 Nov. 13 2008. Another gorgeous day here in the Mountains. Snow is covering the mountain peaks down into the foothills. The air is crisp and dry. The smell is intoxicating. Ski resorts are opening with many anxious to hit the slopes.With Thanksgiving just around the corner, it is just a short minute to Christmas. What a beautiful place Ogden is to live. On a day like today it is great to be aliv
Staging Rental Properties Effectively 2008-11-11 16:09:00 Throughout the past several years of managing rental properties for myself and for others, I have come to realize there are several key ways to properly stage a rental property to promote the best renting experience:
Curb appeal - renters don’t want to rent a dump. Clean the outside of the home of all garbage and clutter. Mow, water and edge the lawn, plant some flowers, clean the windows Read more:Effectively
, Properties
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The Joy of Commuting to Work from Roy 2008-11-11 15:16:00 The Utah Transit Authority just completed a commuter line called the FrontRunner. The FrontRunner goes from its most northern point in Pleasant View, south to Salt Lake City. Along this route there are various cities that have hubs where the train stops to pick people up. Roy is one of those cities that have a train stop, which makes it a very desirable place to live. Roy is close to Ogden, and is Read more:Commuting
The Joy of Roy 2008-11-11 15:12:00 Since the 2002 Winter Olympics, Northern Utah has seen an increase in people who come to our beautiful state to vacation because they love all kinds of outdoor fun. Once folks come here, they think why not move here so they can enjoy the things they love to do all the time? When people begin their home search, the natural inclination is to look in the bigger cities like Salt Lake City and Ogden.
Real Estate, Lance Armstrong & Disney World 2008-11-10 17:53:00 This week I have been in attendance at the National Association of Realtors Convention in Orlando, Florida. The training and presentations have been awesome and inspriing. Orlando is also the home of DisneyWorld
and Epcot. So what then do LanceArmstrong
and Disney World
have in common with real estate?
On Saturday, Lance Armstrong, the famous winner of seven straight Tour de France titles Read more:Estate
, Real Estate
In Search of Buyers 2008-11-07 16:01:00 With the economic crisis still weighing heavily on everyone’s mind and the government focusing on plans to help with foreclosures, tight credit, and affordable mortgages, we can be sure that in the weeks and months ahead we will see progress. For the real estate market to begin to improve, we need to find buyers who are willing to make home purchases now. With homes now more affordable than ev Read more:Buyers
, Search
Investing to Retire & Retiring Where You Invest 2008-11-07 15:49:00 Today is a travel day for my wife and I on our way to beautiful Orlando, Florida to attend the National Association of Realtors Convention. As my wife and I boarded the plane we could see lots of families with excited children who could hardly wait to arrive at Disney World. As the plane lifted off from Salt Lake International it was easy to see the first real blanket of new snow that had covere Read more:Investing
, Retiring
Lift Rates 2008-12-31 11:32:00 I don’t consider myself a diehard snowboarder but I do enjoy shredding up the slopes as often as I can. I am a little picky about where I ski and how much money I like to spend. I really enjoy the “locals only” feel of the Northern Utah Ski resorts. Park City is great and I love the atmosphere but only once or twice a season. The rest of the time you can count on me nightskiing at Powder Mou Read more:Rates
What Were the Most Popular Price Ranges of 2008? 2008-12-31 10:59:00 Before we leave the old year behind we wanted to share some important information for Sellers in 2008! Some price ranges for homes will sell faster because of a larger pool of buyers who can afford to purchase these homes. Consider yourself lucky if your home’s value is within one of the popular price ranges.
For example, in Davis County, 86% of the homes sold in 2008 were priced between $120 Read more:Ranges
Cost vs. Value of Remodeling Projects 2008-12-30 13:57:00 In today’s housing market there’s a lot of inventory and buyers are pickier than ever. Your home has to make a good first impression and doing the basics might not cut it. So, How do you know which projects will give you the best return for your dollar while attracting buyers?
National surveys show that replacing windows and siding for efficiency and curb appeal rank among the top remodel Read more:Projects
, Remodeling
, Value
Out With the Old and In With the New! 2008-12-29 14:55:00 With the New Year fast approaching we thought it would be interesting to find out the year-to-date sales numbers for 2008. Looking back can oftentimes help us understand what the next year (2009) will bring. This information will be very interesting for sellers that have homes currently listed. The reports outline the number of sales by county in the following categories: # of listings sold, avera
The Christmas Eve Rush! 2008-12-24 10:14:00 Just one day left before the big day arrives. I must admit that I love this time of year… even all the hustle and bustle. It is the time of year that I feel that real estate is more than just work…it is a calling! It is nice to see our many renters all tucked away in their homes and protected from the cold Northern Utah winters. We had a young couple we had helped buy a home come to our home l Read more:Christmas
Santa's Wish List from Sellers! 2008-12-23 16:08:00 Over the past two months we have talked much about the timing for Buyer’s to get back into the market. Now is that time! At this Holiday season we wanted to share some thoughts that Sellers
hope Santa
and the New Year will bring them!
Santa reports that these items are the most popular on this year Christmas List:
1. Qualified Buyer’s tops the list: Sellers who price their home keeping t
State of the Real Estate Market in Northern Utah - November 2008 Sales Reports 2008-12-18 17:01:00 Periodically we like to give our blog readers an update on the market sales for Davis, Weber, and Morgan Counties. The following links give detailed information by zip code as to the number of units sold and the average price in the zip code. The Area number is an MLS code that represents two zip codes or more. This data is important to understand the market and the trends sellers and buyers fa Read more:Estate
, Market
, Northern
, November
, Sales
, State
Sell now, hire a REALTOR! 2008-12-18 16:49:00 If you are considering selling your home in this market, there are several factors that will help you determine a competitive and viable sales price. Is your home in a good location? What is the quality of your home (poor condition, good condition, excellent condition)? What type of market are we in (sellers or buyers)? How is the curb appeal? Does your home smell pleasant (see my blog about stagi
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