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Great Home In Nibley - Logan Utah Real Estate

Logan Utah Real Estate (Real Estate In Logan Utah - Ethan Poppleton) — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 09:32:30 -0500

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Great Nibley home on .51 acres. Great views, deck and a basement waiting to be customized to you. Convenient location, completely landscaped with sprinklers, refrigerator, washer/dryer and water softener included. Corian counter tops and walkout basement.

Bedrooms:	3
Bathrooms:	2
Parking Spaces:	2
Square Feet:	3066
Year Built:	2004
MLS #:	875940

Location

Click to view map: 365 W 3400 S Nibley UT 84321

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$6,000 in your pocket.

Logan Utah Real Estate (Real Estate In Logan Utah - Ethan Poppleton) — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 15:39:19 -0500

Logan Utah Real Estate and Cache Valley Homes

Utah just passed a bill that would give buyers of new construction in the state $6,000.00. If you're a first time home buyer and qualify for the $8000.00 tax credit, that's $14,000.00 for buying a brand new home. On top of historic low interest rates, buying a home has never been better. Here is the details:

- $6000 Grant for new construction (to qualify, the home must have never been lived in)

- Income guidelines are the same as the federal tax credit program

- Any type of loan can be used to purchase the home, not limited to FHA or Utah Housing

- Applications are to be obtained through Utah Housing, and must be submitted to them once completed

- Once an application has been approved, applicants have 90 days to close on a NEW home

- ALL Homebuyers are eligible for this program, not just first time homebuyers!

- $10,000 Million is Available for this program

- First Come, First Serve

Great Lot In Smithfield

Logan Utah Real Estate (Real Estate In Logan Utah - Ethan Poppleton) — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 15:20:09 -0500

Logan Utah Real Estate and Cache Valley Homes

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Description and Features

Great building lot in established neighborhood. Utilities ready to go and incredible views. This lot is expected to go quick, so call today for more information. www.utahrealhomes.com 435-760-6934

Lot Size:	.23
MLS #:	870964

Location

Click to view map: 469 S 900 E Smithfield UT 84335

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The Only One - Again

Logan Utah Real Estate (Real Estate In Logan Utah - Ethan Poppleton) — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 15:16:55 -0600

How many times have I posted news about Logan Utah being atop some list somewhere. Well, here it is again, Logan Utah Real Estate is among the top in the nation, and at the absolute top in the state. Check out this story reported just last night on the local news and shown here on KSL.com.

Now is the time to buy or sell real estate in Logan Utah. Interest rates are below 5% and first time home buyers are getting $8,000 back in tax credits. That's free money! There is no reason to wait, now is an incredible time to buy or sell a home. If unemployment is at 10%, that means 90% of you out there still have your job and are still making enough money to either buy a home, or sell and upgrade your home while rates are at a historic low.

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Jobs are in Logan Utah

Logan Utah Real Estate (Real Estate In Logan Utah - Ethan Poppleton) — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 15:06:55 -0600

KSL.com recently wrote a story about the great job availability in Logan Utah, and how we compare to the rest of the state/nation. Check out the story here.

If you need any real estate needs, check out the following sites.

Nibley Beauty - Logan Utah Real Estate

Logan Utah Real Estate (Real Estate In Logan Utah - Ethan Poppleton) — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 16:45:11 -0600

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Great deal in Nibley. Affordable home close to everything. Fenced yard, A/C, full Sprinkler, extra deep garage, vaulted ceilings, spacious kitchen. Priced to sell and easy to show. Call today.

Bedrooms:	4
Bathrooms:	2
Parking Spaces:	2
Square Feet:	1725
Lot Size:	10454
Year Built:	2001
Floors:	3

Location

Click to view map: 3155 S. 1600 W. Nibley UT 84321

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Stats for the past 365 Days

Logan Utah Real Estate (Real Estate In Logan Utah - Ethan Poppleton) — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 19:12:05 -0600

Here they are, official stats for Cache County in 08. Looks like anything is moving in under 6 months on average. Logan Utah Real Estate is still in good shape and now is the time to both buy and sell.


Low Price		High Price	Listings	Days On Market
$0	-	$9,999	0	0
$10,000	-	$19,999	3	65
$20,000	-	$29,999	1	433
$30,000	-	$39,999	3	102
$40,000	-	$49,999	1	33
$50,000	-	$59,999	6	122
$60,000	-	$69,999	5	41
$70,000	-	$79,999	12	136
$80,000	-	$89,999	15	89
$90,000	-	$99,999	32	36
$100,000	-	$119,999	72	59
$120,000	-	$139,999	116	67
$140,000	-	$159,999	170	55
$160,000	-	$179,999	154	62
$180,000	-	$199,999	110	65
$200,000	-	$249,999	171	95
$250,000	-	$299,999	89	121
$300,000	-	$349,999	41	110
$350,000	-	$399,999	22	99
$400,000	-	$449,999	18	115
$450,000	-	$499,999	5	148
$500,000	-	$599,999	7	103
$600,000	-	$699,999	2	75
$700,000	-	$799,999	1	174

Days on Market in Cache Valley, Logan Utah Realtor

Logan Utah Real Estate (Real Estate In Logan Utah - Ethan Poppleton) — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 17:56:31 -0600

Logan Utah Real Estate - Homes In Cache Valley

Via Robert Brown (Cornerstone Real Estate Professionals):

In November 2008 there where 51 homes sold in Cache Valley. Below is a graph that shows all of 2008 so far. It shows how month to month Homes Sales change.

Month Count Volume Avg List $ Avg Sold $ Avg S to LAvg SQ FTAvg $/SQ FTAvg BedsAvg BathsAvg CDOM

Jan 2008 78 $14,894,086.00 $200,873.59 $190,949.82 95% 2,202 $86.71 4 2 114

Feb 2008 64 $11,779,045.00 $191,697.47 $184,047.58 96% 2,290 $80.38 4 2 88

Mar 2008 79 $14,505,627.00 $186,914.13 $183,615.53 98% 2,193 $83.71 4 2 96

Apr 2008 97 $19,933,012.00 $216,570.71 $205,494.97 95% 2,453 $83.77 4 2 115

May 2008 121 $22,354,642.00 $192,975.94 $184,749.11 96% 2,132 $86.67 4 2 89

Jun 2008 94 $18,254,368.00 $200,650.97 $194,195.40 97% 2,325 $83.51 4 2 94

Jul 2008 128 $24,687,865.00 $209,569.43 $192,873.95 92% 2,262 $85.27 4 2 84

Aug 2008 105 $21,167,655.00 $216,650.00 $201,596.71 93% 2,458 $82.00 4 2 124

Sep 2008 103 $19,280,073.00 $207,476.54 $187,185.17 90% 2,349 $79.70 4 2 112

Oct 2008 94 $17,531,917.00 $202,076.37 $186,509.76 92% 2,380 $78.37 4 2 104

Nov 2008 51 $9,684,219.00 $207,800.00 $189,886.65 91% 2,237 $84.87 4 2 135

With low interest rates I think the winter months will be great, with a lot of homes for sale in Logan, UT selling.

If I can ever answer any questions about the Logan Utah and Cache Valley Real Estate market please give me a call.

Thanks

Robert J. Brown

Cornerstone Real Estate

Cell: 435-760-1113

Fax: 435-752-4498

Email: Robert@LiveInLogan.com

www.loganutahrealtor.com

www.utahcornerstone.com

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In the top 10, Again..

Logan Utah Real Estate (Real Estate In Logan Utah - Ethan Poppleton) — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 16:26:48 -0600

Here we are again, looking at another list in which Logan Utah is among the top in the nation. This time, we are in the top ten predicted for best housing markets in 2009. Is this a surprise? Not really. Logan Utah Real Estate seems to be pretty stable and if the prediction is right, and there will be a 2% increase this year, now is the time to buy. Interest rates are still below 5% and there is plenty of money to lend. If you are one of the few who still has a good job and decent credit, now's the time.

To Paper, or Not To Paper, That is the question.

Logan Utah Real Estate (Real Estate In Logan Utah - Ethan Poppleton) — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 08:33:07 -0600

Our brokerage has gone over their numbers for Logan Utah Real Estate in 2008 and figured out where all of the sales had come from for all agents. Can you guess how many of our sales came from news paper ads? The figure looks like an 8 that is missing the bottom half. That is right, 0 home sales for Cornerstone came from news paper ads. Another brokerage shared with us the same stat. They had spent more than 20k last year on news paper ads and didn't see any return from that. What does that mean for sellers? It means that agents would have a better shot selling your home if they spent their news paper ad budget on things that are actually selling homes like internet presense, better signs, color flyers, and working prospective buyers better.

Fortunately for us, we specialize is all of those things. No other brokerage has better internet presense, better looking signs with great color fylers, and because of our internet presense, no other brokerage has more prospective buyers than Cornerstone.

Bottom line if you are selling your home in Cache Valley, forget the news paper. There simply aren't that many people reading it anymore because the news is online and free. The ones who stil are reading it, aren't using it as a source for finding real estate.

My friend and collegue has posted some interesting statistics from 08 on his blog, check it out.

Low Interest Rates - Logan Utah Real Estate

Logan Utah Real Estate (Real Estate In Logan Utah - Ethan Poppleton) — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 09:15:47 -0600

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Via Logan Utah Real Estate (Kaleb Kunz - Cornerstone Real Estate Professionals):

Mortgage rates have been quoted today at 4.75%......who would have thought that we would see this EVER! A lender friend of mine today told me that they are swamped with clients coming in to refinance. My question is this: When are all the buyers going to realize that it is a great time to purchase Real Estate in Logan Utah? Buyers who can qualify need to get off the fence and take advantage of the low rates and motivated sellers. What are they waiting for?

There are numerous homes for sale in Logan Utah which means there is a huge OPPORTUNITY to invest in Real Estate! Even if homes remain at the same prices and are slow to appreciate for a little while....rates aren't guaranteed to stay this low.

So buyers.....search all homes for sale in Cache Valley at the following site:

Logan Utah Real Estate

Increasing Home Values - Logan Utah Real Estate

Logan Utah Real Estate (Real Estate In Logan Utah - Ethan Poppleton) — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 09:15:19 -0600

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Via Logan Utah Real Estate (Kaleb Kunz - Cornerstone Real Estate Professionals):

The average American has their home as their biggest investment. There are a lot of factors which determine a home's value including condition, location, size etc. Here is a list of smaller remodeling projects that home buyers find value in when searching for a home.

Change/Update Fixtures: New faucets, light fixtures, hardware etc., all give your home a modern and updated feel.

Refinish Or Install New Kitchen Cabinets: Simply putting new hardware and a fresh coat of paint can do wonders.

Install New Doors: Makes a huge difference in the feel of a room.

Add a Bedroom: Not always possible but if there is extra square footage, 3-4 bedroom homes almost always sell faster than 2 bedroom homes.

New Shower: A great way to bring your bathroom up to date.

Re-Grout Tile: New grout brings out the best in tile!

New Windows: One of the first things buyers look at...also lowers your energy bill.

Entryway: Paint the front door, add a new handle....great first impression.

Deck: Can transform a backyard...a great use of entertainment space.

There are many more things you can do to increase home value. One key is to try to keep pace with your neighborhood. You don't want to be the most expensive home...but you don't want to be the 'cheapest' either.

If you're in the market for Real Estate in Logan Utah please visit my website at Logan Utah Real Estate

You can search all homes for sale in Logan Utah as well as Cache Valley Real Estate.

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Utah, the fastest growing.

Logan Utah Real Estate (Real Estate In Logan Utah - Ethan Poppleton) — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 09:13:21 -0600

According to Forbes, Utah was the fastest growing state in the nation in 2008. Do you think that is because we have one of the best real estate markets in the nation as well? I do. Utah continues to lead the nation in many areas including appreciation, jobs, unemployment, keeping people off the streets and more. Logan Utah continues to lead even Utah in those areas as well, making Cache County a top place to live in the country.

You can also add to the cause that Logan has a great University, beautiful canyons and areas for recreation, affordable living and great communities and neighborhoods to raise a family. Move to Logan and change your life.

Logan Utah - One of the Safest (Again)

Logan Utah Real Estate (Real Estate In Logan Utah - Ethan Poppleton) — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 09:26:49 -0600

Logan Utah was named the third safest city in the nation with a population less than 150 thousand residents by a Farmers Insurence study. Just another reason why Logan Utah Real Estate hasn't seen a decline like the rest of the nation. In fact, many of the cities in Cache County are still appreciating. Yes, homeowners are still making money on their real estate invenstments. Want to be one of them? Let me help you find a property that is right for you, or let me get your home sold so that you can enjoy a little of that return on investment.

The Snow Is Here, But Logan Utah Real Estate Is Hot

Logan Utah Real Estate (Real Estate In Logan Utah - Ethan Poppleton) — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 09:13:31 -0600

The snow has hit Logan Utah, and it is wonderful. Don't you think for a moment that now is not the time to sell. In fact, if you wait until spring, you will be with everyone else who is waiting and will be one of many, many more homes on the market. List now while rates are low and inventory is low. Buyers are looking to get a good deal on a home, and are willing to buy during winter, especially with these rates (5%).

Need to know what your home is worth? Go to my Logan Utah Real Estate site and enter your home information and I will personally hand deliver a full, free comparative market analysis (CMA) to your doorstep, unless of course you live too far away. Get you house on the market today, get it sold in half the time and walk away knowing you hired the best in Logan Utah.

Logan Utah Real Estate's best is in our new office.

Logan Utah Real Estate (Real Estate In Logan Utah - Ethan Poppleton) — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 09:05:22 -0600

Cornerstone Real Estate Professionals is now in our new office located at 1047 S. 100 W. in Logan Utah, just north of the beautiful Logan River Golf Course. It has taken longer than expected, but now that we are finally in and getting settled, we would love to have you stop by and take a look around. I know there is an open house planned in the near future, but why wait, come on by.

In less than a year, Cornerstone has become one of Logan's elite brokerages, leading all of Cache Valley in November of 08, and we aren't stopping there. We plan to lead the valley from this point forward. In fact, recent stats show that Cornerstone sells a home in half the time of other brokerages. Don't believe it, give it a try and find out. We are the best Logan Utah Real Estate Professionals.

ActiveRain Launches Outside Blogs - How Do You Get Yours?

Logan Utah Real Estate (Real Estate In Logan Utah - Ethan Poppleton) — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 21:17:06 -0600

Via Brad Andersohn ~ Community Builder:

Google offers Blogs, Yahoo offers Blogs, and now ActiveRain offers RE Blogs!! I am so excited that I get to announce this! ActiveRain is pulling all the stops and releasing the "BIG" storm today. It's been a long time coming, and now it's finally here!

ActiveRain "Outside Blogs" are launched today. The best news of all, no three month trials, no temporary access, FREE for as long as you're a member. You're going to love the ability to create one post, and then with the check of a box, send it to your Outside Blog. That's right, one post, syndicated in three locations. You can choose to have your post on ActiveRain, Localism, and now your own personal "Outside Blog" too.

Here's just a few highlights of the "" Outside Blogs:

* Host your Blog on your own domain name. (You must own name) ie: BestHomes.com
* Customize the look and feel of your Outside Blog.
* Set up in 10-15 minutes max.
* Build your posts in ActiveRain, no need to learn a new Blogging platform.
* Publish your posts to AR, Localism, Outside Blog, or all three, it's your choice.
* Benefit from the SEO power of ActiveRain.
* Brand your own Blog and yet stay connected with the AR community.
* Comments are syndicated between your ActiveRain Blog and your Outside Blog.

This is only the beginning, as the community jumps on these, each individual's exposure doubles. 2X the POWER! That's Exciting!! Imagine the possiblities with these Blogs...

Here's how to setup YOUR Outside Blog. The sample below is a screen shot of my Outside Blog. I'll demonstrate how I used ActiveRain to create it.

SETTING UP YOUR CUSTOM OUTSIDE BLOG:

1. To Start, click on the link "Outside Blogs" from "My Home" page.

2. On the next screen, give your Blog a "Title". It will already have the same name as your current ActiveRain Blog. You can change it.

3. Meta Keywords are the next option, don't panic What's a Meta Tag?

4. Next, you can customize or modify your Blog description. This text will appear underneath your Blog Banner.

5. Now give your Blog an ActiveRain Subdomain:
ie: ActiveBrad.ActiveRain.com

6. You can also use custom domain names. (advanced users only)
You must already own your own domain name. If not, you can see if the domain you like is available, click here.

Here's a screen shot of the options that are mentioned above:

7. Next, keep your current photo or add a new photo to your Blog. Your Outside Blog photo will NOT replace your existing AR photo. Here's your chance to update that picture from 7 years ago. lol~

8. Select one of the Templates or Themes from the ActiveRain Library: These can be customized. More templates will be available in the future. This is just the launch period, expect enhancements for sure.

9. Setup the colors for your fonts and for different areas of your Blog page. Here's a color chart.

10. Now, add custom created headers and images to your Blog. There are multiple posts on how to create and edit images, you'll find them in the Help/FAQ group. We have some very artistic and talented members who share valuable tools and resources there.

11. Under the Advanced options, you can display multiple Blog posts, up to 100 if you like.
(I suggest 20 posts max, or the page may load slowly, especially if you have video and large graphics)

Use the Syndication options to select which posts to pull, or add ALL from your primary ActiveRain Blog. Members Only posts will not appear on your Outside Blog. If you have concerns about Duplicate Content on your Blogs, read this post called "Duplicate Content and Outside Blogs."

12. The FINAL STEP, Click on Save Changes

YOU'RE DONE!
Go to the ActiveRain Subdomain URL you created
and there's your new outside Blog!

Here's A Sample Of Mine

*Note: When creating posts on ActiveRain, just check this box
to place them on your outside Blog.

If you do choose to use your own existing Domain name, please read the advanced information and instructions below. You'll need to know the following: You can also find this information located HERE.

Here are the STEP-BY-STEP instructions for setting up an Outside Blog using your own domain name.
Also be sure to check out some of the other members outside domains as ActiveRain Blogs Evolve.

That's It! We are finally launched!!. WOOHOO!! You will no longer have to search for a place to have an outside Blog. You won't have to start from scratch to create your own, or cut and paste, or duplicate efforts, or try and manage your time running two or more Blogs.

I really am excited about this. It's like watching the birth of a baby being born, and I feel somehow emotionally and personally attached to it. ActiveRain is moving onward and upward, and everyday, becoming more of a powerful source in this great industry. I'm honored to be the carrier pigeon of this exciting and community changing news. As always, if you get stuck, don't get MAD, call Brad.

For Outside Blog status updates and known issues being addressed: CLICK HERE!

Let’s not forget to be Thankful.

Logan Utah Real Estate (Real Estate In Logan Utah - Ethan Poppleton) — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 20:49:27 -0600

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Via Johnnie Rosser:

Before we get bombarded with Christmas let's not forget Thanksgiving.

I can't say it any better then George Washington said it so I'll let you read his words.

General Thanksgiving

By the PRESIDENT of the United States Of America
A PROCLAMATION

WHEREAS it is the duty of all nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey His will, to be grateful for His benefits, and humbly to implore His protection and favor; and Whereas both Houses of Congress have, by their joint committee, requested me "to recommend to the people of the United States a DAY OF PUBLICK THANSGIVING and PRAYER, to be observed by acknowledging with grateful hearts the many and signal favors of Almighty God, especially by affording them an opportunity peaceably to establish a form of government for their safety and happiness:"

NOW THEREFORE, I do recommend and assign THURSDAY, the TWENTY-SIXTH DAY of NOVEMBER next, to be devoted by the people of these States to the service of that great and glorious Being who is the beneficent author of all the good that was, that is, or that will be; that we may then all unite in rendering unto Him our sincere and humble thanks for His kind care and protection of the people of this country previous to their becoming a nation; for the signal and manifold mercies and the favorable interpositions of His providence in the course and conclusion of the late war; for the great degree of tranquility, union, and plenty which we have since enjoyed;-- for the peaceable and rational manner in which we have been enable to establish Constitutions of government for our safety and happiness, and particularly the national one now lately instituted;-- for the civil and religious liberty with which we are blessed, and the means we have of acquiring and diffusing useful knowledge;-- and, in general, for all the great and various favors which He has been pleased to confer upon us.

And also, that we may then unite in most humbly offering our prayers and supplications to the great Lord and Ruler of Nations and beseech Him to pardon our national and other transgressions;-- to enable us all, whether in public or private stations, to perform our several and relative duties properly and punctually; to render our National Government a blessing to all the people by constantly being a Government of wife, just, and constitutional laws, discreetly and faithfully executed and obeyed; to protect and guide all sovereigns and nations (especially such as have shown kindness unto us); and to bless them with good governments, peace, and concord; to promote the knowledge and practice of true religion and virtue, and the increase of science among them and us; and, generally to grant unto all mankind such a degree of temporal prosperity as he alone knows to be best.

GIVEN under my hand, at the city of New-York, the third day of October, in the year of our Lord, one thousand seven hundred and eighty-nine.

(signed) G. Washington

Source: The Massachusetts Centinel, Wednesday, October 14, 1789

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving.

Logan Utah Real Estate - Top Safest Areas in the USA

Logan Utah Real Estate (Real Estate In Logan Utah - Ethan Poppleton) — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 20:47:08 -0600

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Via Logan Utah Real Estate:

Once again the Logan Metropolitan area....Logan to the Idaho Border, has been ranked the number 1 safest community to live in the USA. What a great place to live! So not only are we in the safest place but interest rates are extremely low and we are in a buyers market. It is the perfect time to buy!!!!

Search all homes for sale at Logan Utah Real Estate - Homes For Sale in Cache Valley are all over the place and the majority of home owners are fairly motivated.

Visit my search site at Homes For Sale in Logan Utah

Open House - Saturday December 6th Logan Duplex

Logan Utah Real Estate (Real Estate In Logan Utah - Ethan Poppleton) — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 20:56:57 -0600

Via Alan Barker:

This great Logan duplex will be open to the public on Saturday December sixth between 10:00 am and 12:00. It is a Craftsman Bungalow in Logan's historic district and has a great rental history. Priced at $159,000 it is positioned to create excellent cash flow. It has a nice backyard with a peaceful setting and many mature trees. Call Shane Calder for more details.

To view all Cornerstone Open Houses this Saturday visit UtahCornerstone.com

www.relieffortonga.com

Logan Utah Real Estate (Real Estate In Logan Utah - Ethan Poppleton) — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 09:26:41 -0600

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Awesome cause, Awesome people. Help support Tonga!

Via Benjamin Brown:

This is one thing our brokerage is doing to help others this year. The Pauni family had a house build for them by our community and ABC's extreem makeover team a couple of years ago and are always finding ways to give back. Please go to www.relieffortonga.com to donate to this great cause.

‘Makeover' winners giving back

A family poses in this photo submitted by Logan resident Roxanne Pauni, taken on her 2006 trip to Tonga to deliver donations. Pauni and her family will visit the nation again in January to deliver more donations.

By Devin Felix

Published: Wednesday, December 3, 2008 2:00 AM CST It's no small feat shipping several tons of donated clothing to an island nation halfway around the world, and it doesn't come cheap.

Just ask Roxanne Pauni.

When the ABC show "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" treated her sister-in-law and her family to a new house two years ago, Roxanne and her family members traveled to Tonga to deliver donations for the poor people there.

She was struck by the beauty of the country, and moved by the people's need. Most are poor, few jobs are available, prices are high and large families share small and run-down houses.
"They don't have anything over there," she said. "I went over there and it was devastating to see."

Now Roxanne and her family are taking goods to the island nation again. When "Extreme Makeover" was in town, three Cache County high schools had a competition to see which could gather the most clothing, hygiene supplies and other goods to benefit people in the Pauni's home nation of Tonga.

The students came through big, and the Pauni family added to the pile with donations and purchases from yard and estate sales. Now the donations are finally being shipped - filling 11 wooden crates. The lightest of the crates weighed in at 1,500 pounds.

Roxanne and her mother spent hundreds of hours organizing and packing the goods. At one point, a storm blew the tarp off one of the crates and rain soaked the clothes inside. Roxanne and her mother washed the clothes in more than 30 loads of laundry.

Now, the crates have finally shipped out. They left Logan Nov. 21 on their way to California, where they'll stay until next week. They will then be put on a boat and will arrive in Tonga a month later. Roxanne and her family members will be there to take and distribute the clothes where needed, she said.

The cost of the shipment was higher than expected, however. Getting the crates to the island will cost about $7,000, and it will take about another $2,000 to get the goods through customs and distributed to the Tongan people, she said.

To help cover those costs, the family is holding a luau from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Saturday at the conference room of the Comfort Inn, at 447 N. Main St., Logan. Tickets are available at the door, or at Lee's Marketplace, Albertsons and several other businesses.

Thank you Sam's Club

Logan Utah Real Estate (Real Estate In Logan Utah - Ethan Poppleton) — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 09:24:59 -0600

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Sam's Club is amazing for taking care of you on this Ben.

Via Benjamin Brown:

I'm sure we have all heard about the Big Box stores and how they are putting the little guys out of business. I am so grateful for Sam's Club and the way they helped me today.

I was in bed this morning finishing up a powerpoint for a training today and my two year old daughter climbed into bed. I moved over to help her and my Lap Top slid off onto the ground. On the way down it hit our night stand breaking the screen. It is a tablet PC that cost around $1000. I use it daily in my brokerage.

Not the best start to the day.

I called around and checked on line to see what it would take to replace it. I might as well buy a new one I was told. I called Sam's Club to check if by chance I had bought a warranty. I had not and asked them if they had any connections to get a new screen. They asked me when I bought it and I told them just a couple of months ago. They told me if I had the receipt I could just take it in and get a new one. I told them again, " you don't understand I broke it " They said we know we have a 6 month return policy.

I took it back in after I found the receipt and packaging, the price had gone down, so I walked out of there with a new lap top, a 3 year warranty, and $65 in my pocket.

Thank you again for taking care of your customers. I will be a loyal customer for a long time.

We need to show this level of service with our clients. Not to be taken advantage of but to build long term relationships.

Selling Real Estate with Cornerstone Professionals

Logan Utah Real Estate (Real Estate In Logan Utah - Ethan Poppleton) — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 09:17:49 -0600

Via Toni Dorigatti:

Selling Real Estate with Cornerstone Professionals

Cornerstone Real Estate Professionals have the home selling solutions you are looking for. Cornerstone agents are the best in Cache Valley. They have extensive knowledge of the real estate market, housing trends, and marketing knowledge to give you the information you need to sell your house for maximum profits in the timeliest manner. Here is just one of the many advantages of Listing Your Home with Cornerstone Real Estate Professionals:

Marketing

• The Most Comprehensive Internet Marketing in Cache Valley- The Cornerstone Real Estate websites get more traffic and have the best exposure of any Real Estate Websites in Cache Valley. In addition your listing will be submitted to over 50 different high traffic national Real Estate Websites including Zillow.com, Trulia.com, Craigslist, KSL Classifieds and more.

• Professional Yard Signs - An attractive, high quality yard sign helps create a good impression of a quality attractive home for sale.

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Real Estae Market in Cache Valley

Logan Utah Real Estate (Real Estate In Logan Utah - Ethan Poppleton) — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 09:15:49 -0600

Via Robert Brown:

REAL ESTATE MARKET IN CACHE VALLEY? This year has been a very interesting year for real estate. The national real estate market is struggling, but locally, the market is very strong. We are in a buyers market! There is currently 9 months of inventory on the market. Interest rates are the lowest they have been in 3 years. It is a great time to buy. Selling? Things are still moving, there are a lot of buyers out there, and there are still a lot of great loan programs. In the last 12 months, the average days on market has been 120 days. Cornerstone Real Estate's listings have an average days on market of 47 days, which is half the time of the leading competitor. We know where buyers are and we market to those buyers. Call me anytime to find out more about the market in Cache Valley, or questions about Cornerstone Real Estate.

Great Potential. Commercially Zoned Property in Smithfield on Main Street

Logan Utah Real Estate (Real Estate In Logan Utah - Ethan Poppleton) — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 09:15:05 -0600

Via Alan Barker:

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Description and Features

GREAT RENTAL OR INVESTMENT PROPERTY WITH MAIN STREET COMMERCIAL POTENTIAL!! ZONED COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL. NEXT TO DOWNTOWN SMITHFIELD COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES. CURRENTLY RENTED AS RESIDENTIAL FOR $650. A MONTH.
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1
Parking Spaces: 2
Square Feet: 1542
Lot Size: .80
Year Built: 1928
Floors: 2
MLS #: 847083

Location

Click to view map: 710 SOUTH MAIN SMITHFIELD UT 84335

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Taylor Clark, Realtor
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Logan Area Homes
Cornerstone Real Estate of Logan Utah
Smithfield Utah Real Estate

Jan 2008	78	$14,894,086.00	$200,873.59	$190,949.82	95%	2,202	$86.71	4	2	114
Feb 2008	64	$11,779,045.00	$191,697.47	$184,047.58	96%	2,290	$80.38	4	2	88
Mar 2008	79	$14,505,627.00	$186,914.13	$183,615.53	98%	2,193	$83.71	4	2	96
Apr 2008	97	$19,933,012.00	$216,570.71	$205,494.97	95%	2,453	$83.77	4	2	115
May 2008	121	$22,354,642.00	$192,975.94	$184,749.11	96%	2,132	$86.67	4	2	89
Jun 2008	94	$18,254,368.00	$200,650.97	$194,195.40	97%	2,325	$83.51	4	2	94
Jul 2008	128	$24,687,865.00	$209,569.43	$192,873.95	92%	2,262	$85.27	4	2	84
Aug 2008	105	$21,167,655.00	$216,650.00	$201,596.71	93%	2,458	$82.00	4	2	124
Sep 2008	103	$19,280,073.00	$207,476.54	$187,185.17	90%	2,349	$79.70	4	2	112
Oct 2008	94	$17,531,917.00	$202,076.37	$186,509.76	92%	2,380	$78.37	4	2	104
Nov 2008	51	$9,684,219.00	$207,800.00	$189,886.65	91%	2,237	$84.87	4	2	135