Farmington, Utah; Current Market Conditions - 04/30/09 09:26 AM
We need Positive Price Action to confirm market bottom.  One month of price improve isn't sufficient to confirm the market bottom.  We need to see appreciation month over month for three months.
PRICE ACTION
 
Other good signs in addition to positive price action is lower DOM (days of the market), lower new listings and higher percent of new listings being SOLD.  
 SUMMARY
Currently we are not seeing the needed positive price action (along with other indicators) to confirm a market bottom.  This is NOT a good time for those with low and/or no risk tolerance to purchase. 
High and medium risk tolerant investors are … (1 comments)

Centerville, Utah; Current Market Conditions - 04/30/09 09:24 AM
We need Positive Price Action to confirm market bottom.  One month of price improve isn't sufficient to confirm the market bottom.  We need to see appreciation month over month for three months.
PRICE ACTION
 
Other good signs in addition to positive price action is lower DOM (days of the market), lower new listings and higher percent of new listings being SOLD.  
 SUMMARY
Currently we are not seeing the needed positive price action (along with other indicators) to confirm a market bottom.  This is NOT a good time for those with low and/or no risk tolerance to purchase. 
High and medium risk tolerant investors are … (0 comments)

Clinton/Clearfield, Utah; Current Market Conditions - 04/30/09 09:21 AM
We need Positive Price Action to confirm market bottom.  One month of price improve isn't sufficient to confirm the market bottom.  We need to see appreciation month over month for three months.
PRICE ACTION
 
Other good signs in addition to positive price action is lower DOM (days of the market), lower new listings and higher percent of new listings being SOLD.  
 SUMMARY
Currently we are not seeing the needed positive price action (along with other indicators) to confirm a market bottom.  This is NOT a good time for those with low and/or no risk tolerance to purchase. 
High and medium risk tolerant investors are … (0 comments)

Bountiful, Utah; Current Market Conditions - 04/30/09 09:17 AM
We need Positive Price Action to confirm market bottom.  One month of price improve isn't sufficient to confirm the market bottom.  We need to see appreciation month over month for three months.
PRICE ACTION
 
Other good signs in addition to positive price action is lower DOM (days of the market), lower new listings and higher percent of new listings being SOLD.  
 SUMMARY
Currently we are not seeing the needed positive price action (along with other indicators) to confirm a market bottom.  This is NOT a good time for those with low and/or no risk tolerance to purchase. 
High and medium risk tolerant investors are … (0 comments)

Wordless Wednesday....... - 04/29/09 07:55 AM
  
 
 
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Contact Mark Watterson your Local Property Resource Specialist for the most up-to-date market conditions data for Salt Lake, Davis, Utah and Weber Counties.  View comprehensive property resource information at www.markwatterson.com
 
It's Not About the Money -It's about life long relationships that are based on Customer Service Excellence.The "Voice of the Customer" is where it all begins. Customer Service Excellence is not just words. It's our CULTURE.My customers refer their family and friends because of the exceptional attention to detail, customer focus and the value added services they receive. An unmatched passion and love for providing these services … (6 comments)

ANTI-REALTOR....I agree and disagree..... - 04/28/09 08:50 AM
----This is written in response to comments left by an Anti Realtor on Karen Parsons Blog http://activerain.com/blogsview/1051895/Anti-RealtorsThey-Blame-Us-But-What-About-The-Pool-Guy
I got into this business because I felt there was no such THING as a GOOD real estate agent.  Well....I was wrong.  There are many excellent Realtors and they can be hard to find. 
"To become a realtor takes a couple of weeks of classes and a heart beat-"
I agree the barriers to entry are too low.  It does hurt the professionalism of the industry.  I'm for much higher education and experience levels.
"this, in essence, is why consumers like me want to cut your … (9 comments)

Utah Market Conditions...Utah County... - 04/26/09 04:07 PM
We need Positive Price Action to confirm market bottom.  One month of price improve isn't sufficient to confirm the market bottom.  We need to see appreciation month over month for three months.
PRICE ACTION
 
Other good signs in addition to positive price action is lower DOM (days of the market), lower new listings and higher percent of new listings being SOLD.  
 SUMMARY
Currently we are not seeing the needed positive price action (along with other indicators) to confirm a market bottom.  This is NOT a good time for those with low and/or no risk tolerance to purchase. 
High and medium risk tolerant investors are … (2 comments)

Utah Market Conditions..Weber County... - 04/26/09 04:03 PM
We need Positive Price Action to confirm market bottom.  One month of price improve isn't sufficient to confirm the market bottom.  We need to see appreciation month over month for three months.
PRICE ACTION
 
Other good signs in addition to positive price action is lower DOM (days of the market), lower new listings and higher percent of new listings being SOLD.  
 SUMMARY
Currently we are not seeing the needed positive price action (along with other indicators) to confirm a market bottom.  This is NOT a good time for those with low and/or no risk tolerance to purchase. 
High and medium risk tolerant investors are … (0 comments)

Utah Market Conditions...Salt Lake County... - 04/26/09 04:01 PM
We need Positive Price Action to confirm market bottom.  One month of price improve isn't sufficient to confirm the market bottom.  We need to see appreciation month over month for three months.
PRICE ACTION
 
Other good signs in addition to positive price action is lower DOM (days of the market), lower new listings and higher percent of new listings being SOLD.  
 SUMMARY
Currently we are not seeing the needed positive price action (along with other indicators) to confirm a market bottom.  This is NOT a good time for those with low and/or no risk tolerance to purchase. 
High and medium risk tolerant investors are … (0 comments)

Utah Market Condition Report---Davis County - 04/26/09 09:38 AM
We need Positive Price Action to confirm market bottom.  One month of price improve isn't sufficient to confirm the market bottom.  We need to see appreciation month over month for three months.
PRICE ACTION
 
Other good signs in addition to positive price action is lower DOM (days of the market), lower new listings and higher percent of new listings being SOLD.  
 SUMMARY
Currently we are not seeing the needed positive price action (along with other indicators) to confirm a market bottom.  This is NOT a good time for those with low and/or no risk tolerance to purchase. 
High and medium risk tolerant investors are … (0 comments)

Speechless Sundays......... - 04/26/09 08:29 AM
 
 
 
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 Contact Mark Watterson your Local Property Resource Specialist for the most up-to-date market conditions data for Salt Lake, Davis, Utah and Weber Counties.  View comprehensive property resource information at www.markwatterson.com
 
It's Not About the Money -It's about life long relationships that are based on Customer Service Excellence.The "Voice of the Customer" is where it all begins. Customer Service Excellence is not just words. It's our CULTURE.My customers refer their family and friends because of the exceptional attention to detail, customer focus and the value added services they receive. An unmatched passion and love for providing these services … (11 comments)

April Sunset in Saratoga Springs, Utah - 04/22/09 06:39 AM
 
 
 
 
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 Contact Mark Watterson your Local Property Resource Specialist for the most up-to-date market conditions data for Salt Lake, Davis, Utah and Weber Counties.  View comprehensive property resource information at www.markwatterson.com
 
It's Not About the Money -It's about life long relationships that are based on Customer Service Excellence.The "Voice of the Customer" is where it all begins. Customer Service Excellence is not just words. It's our CULTURE.My customers refer their family and friends because of the exceptional attention to detail, customer focus and the value added services they receive. An unmatched passion and love for providing these … (1 comments)

Speechless Sundays....... - 04/19/09 09:41 AM
 
 
 
 _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 
 
 
 Contact Mark Watterson your Local Property Resource Specialist for the most up-to-date market conditions data for Salt Lake, Davis, Utah and Weber Counties.  View comprehensive property resource information at www.markwatterson.com
 
It's Not About the Money -It's about life long relationships that are based on Customer Service Excellence.The "Voice of the Customer" is where it all begins. Customer Service Excellence is not just words. It's our CULTURE.My customers refer their family and friends because of the exceptional attention to detail, customer focus and the value added services they receive. An unmatched passion and love for providing these services … (13 comments)

IN THE INITIAL INTERVIEW FOR AN REALTOR...WHO'S SCREENING WHO? - 04/17/09 07:40 AM
I think the consumer in many cases are conditioned to think cheaper better. Many will screen based only on that one simple fact.  What many don't realize is there are many different types of agents.  They have different specialties, experience levels, education, training and business models.
Here are a few things to look for:
Area knowledge Specialty Experience Full-time or Part-time Education Training Certification Team Your Realtor is a great resource for information to make an informed buying or selling decision. 
However, don't be surprised if while your interviewing the Realtor. They are interviewing you.
For example, in my Real Estate practice the needs … (48 comments)

Last Snow of the YEAR... Well maybe? - 04/16/09 02:48 PM
April snows bring May flowers?  Now wait a minute.  I thought is was April showers bring May flowers......
Oh well....I think this is the last snow of the years.
The skier and snowmobiles will be loving it.
 

 We got anywhere from 2" to 8" in the valleys and much more in the mountain.  Snow in the mountains is great to ensure we have water for the summer months.

 
Last snow at sunrise as the storm is finishing up.  These are beautiful times of the day.
 
 
 
 
Search Utah Listing for free and no registration.  … (5 comments)

Reminders that Spring is on the way...Geese arrived a little early.... - 04/16/09 02:32 PM
They arrived a little early and the ice has now melted.   
 They are experiencing a hard water problem....
 

 Also some snow still on the pond......
 

 
It was only a couple of days before the ice melted and they were able to enjoy the pond....I believe now they have built their nest and the little ones should be appearing soon.
 
  
 
 
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ELIZABETH WARREN.....HAS GOT IT RIGHT..... ON T.A.R.P. - 04/16/09 07:13 AM
Elizabeth Warren Chair, Congressional Oversight Panel on TARP I wrote a blog about accountability and the need for corrective actions a couple of days ago. http://activerain.com/blogsview/1031721/Its-NOT-about-BLAMEIt-should-be-about-ACCOUNTABILITY-AND-CORRECTIVE-ACTION This morning while watching The Daily Show. Jon Stewart has Elizabeth as a guest and if you watch the whole interview you will see she clearly understands the issues. And guess what! It's really not the complex like the spin doctors want us to believe. PLEASE WATCH.....IT IS WORTH YOUR TIME. , Mark Watterson … (10 comments)

Hey!!!..... Where's my Gold Star? ... I write GREAT BLOG's...... - 04/15/09 07:40 AM
I was reading one of the Active Rains great bloggers the other day and as I read I came across a comment in one of her blogs.  I then went to commentator's profile and found he had only just begun to blog here in the Rain. 
The comment was about why am I not getting the recognition, I feel I deserve (not the exact words).  It started me thinking about why I blog? 
Business-Well that was the original intent but was I really? Do I do it for points? How about for comments? Aaaaaah the GOLD STAR? Or is it a ego thing? Well, I think I … (17 comments)

H.A.R.P. - 04/14/09 07:36 AM

Originally announced by President Obama on Feb. 17 the Home Affordable Refinance Program is geared toward helping customers current on their mortgage payments, but where the home value has declined to a point that may make them ineligible for traditional refinance products. These loans must fund and close by June 10, 2010. The two programs being introduced in the market are the Freddie Mac Relief Refinance Mortgage and the DU Refi Plus. The first program that we cover if the Freddie Mac Relief Refinance Mortgage.
These programs are being rolled out by different lenders at the present time and with specific guidelines.
… (0 comments)

It's NOT about BLAME...It should be about ACCOUNTABILITY AND CORRECTIVE ACTION.... - 04/14/09 06:30 AM
The people who played KEY roles in the financial meltdown are very good at SPINNING the truth and focusing blame to distract from the real issues.
So maybe it should be explained differently, for example from this perspective:
In sports when a regulator official makes a bad call, the homeowners spectators voices their displeasure.  If it cost the financial institutions team the game, then we have news.  Most likely the regulatorofficial will be held accountable for their actions.
Now let's back step and take wider view.....
Now the government regulatory body rules communities make rules that favor the offense over the defensive.  Would … (7 comments)

Easter Sunrise in Saratoga Springs, Utah - 04/12/09 11:52 AM
We really enjoy watching Easter Morning Sunrises.  
I have attached a few pictures leading up to the Sunrise. 
 
 East view over Utah Lake. 

Provo, Utah is located at the bottom of the mountains.

 

 

Hope you enjoy these as much as we do.
 
Saratoga Springs, Utah is located on the Westside of Utah Lake and one of newest communities in Utah with beautiful Master Planned community.  Then the views are great.  For more information please call me 801.815.0411.
 
 
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Easter Morning Moon Setting in Saratoga Springs, Utah - 04/12/09 11:25 AM
 THE MOON SETTINGS IN THE WEST AS THE SUN IS RISING IN THE EAST  

We enjoy watching the sunrise on Easter Morning.  This year we got an extra special treat. 
This is the first time I have seen the Moon setting in the West while at the same time the Sun was rising in the East.
 We enjoy some spectator views here in Saratoga Springs, Utah and this will definitely be a memorable one.
 
 
 
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THOSE EXPECTING PERFECT SPELLING AND GRAMMAR.................................. - 04/10/09 09:52 AM
*******WARNING*******WARNING*******WARNING**** THOSE WITH PERFECT GRAMMAR AND SPELLING----PLEASE DON'T READ THIS YOU WILL BE OFFENDED AND THIS POST IS NOT INTENDED TO OFFEND.
I want to reach out to my spelling and grammar impaired (SGI) friends.  Many of you don't post, comment or limit your activity on Active Rain because of the fear of being criticized.  I know I have....  Even though I have made leaps and bound with my SGI its still is an issue.  Even my SGI friends may have been offended by my past writing abilities. 
In the days back before computers, I started college without a computer (got … (9 comments)

Weber County Sales by Month--Market Conditions Report - 04/05/09 03:53 PM
I've decided it would be nice look at the history of sales in the Weber County area.  So I started with last month's sales and compared year over year for March.  The report includes everything on record. 
 

Things I find most note worthy
1- Sales showing the lowest on record since 1997.
2- (DOM) days on the market close to record levels.
3- Trend is to buy less expensive home.  Some of the lower prices is deflation of the market and part is the appetite of the buyers for upgrades is waning.
There is a silver lining. 
The State of Utah announced a … (4 comments)

Davis County Sales by Month--Market Conditions Report - 04/05/09 03:51 PM
I've decided it would be nice look at the history of sales in the Davis County area.  So I started with last month's sales and compared year over year for March.  The report includes everything on record. 
 

Things I find most note worthy
1- Sales showing the lowest on record since 1999.
2- (DOM) days on the market at record levels.
3- Trend is to buy less expensive home.  Some of the lower prices is deflation of the market and part is the appetite of the buyers for upgrades is waning.
There is a silver lining. 
The State of Utah announced a grant … (0 comments)

Utah County Sales by Month--Market Conditions Report - 04/05/09 03:46 PM
I've decided it would be nice look at the history of sales in the Utah County area.  So I started with last month's sales and compared year over year for March.  The report includes everything on record. 
 

Things I find most note worthy
1- Sales showing an improvement over last year
2- (DOM) days on the market at record levels.
3- Trend is to buy less expensive home.  Some of the lower prices is deflation of the market and part is the appetite of the buyers for upgrades is waning.
There is a silver lining.  The State of Utah announced a grant for … (0 comments)

Salt Lake County Sales by Month--Market Conditions Report - 04/03/09 09:28 AM
I've decided it would be nice look at the history of sales in the Salt Lake County.  So I started with last month's sales and compared year over year for March.  The report includes everything on record. 
 

Things I find most note worthy
1- Lowest sales on record
2- Highest (DOM) day on the market on record.
3- Trend is to buy less expensive home.  Some of the lower prices is deflation of the market and part is the appetite of the buyers for upgrades is waning.
There is a silver lining.  The State of Utah announced a grant for buyers … (2 comments)

 
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