bryan maynes: Updated Home In Taylorsville With Lots Of Possibilities - 05/09/08 04:56 PM
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bryan maynes: Sale Failed and Just Reduced $10,000!! - 04/30/08 11:45 PM
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bryan maynes: Location, Price, Condition, It Has It All!! - 04/28/08 06:05 PM
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bryan maynes: Cute Little Cottage In Tooele, UT - 04/28/08 05:49 PM
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bryan maynes: The Sad Victorian - 04/20/08 06:43 PM
I love architecture, and it hasn't always been that way. Before I started my career in real estate I couldn't have told you the difference between a 2-Story Contemporary or a Victorian and honestly I couldn't have cared less. These days though things have changed, I love to drive around and … (5 comments)
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bryan maynes: A Great Opportunity To Buy Real Estate Near Draper's New 64-acre Park - 04/11/08 01:18 AM
The Salt Lake City Council has just approved a new 64-acre park for Draper in the area of 342 East and 13800 South. The great thing is that there are some very good buys in a variety a price ranges and styles in this area. Below I will give you the … (0 comments)
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bryan maynes: Local Business Recommendation in Draper: PK Auto - 04/09/08 11:24 AM
I think one of the most frustrating things in the world is when your car breaks down. Even more frustrating than that is when the warranty runs out and you have to start paying for those breakdowns. It can be very hard to find an honest and reliable place to take … (0 comments)
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bryan maynes: New 64-Acre Park Coming To Draper - 04/08/08 02:58 PM
I just read an article in the April Issue of The Draper City Journal that states a new park is going to appear in Draper courtesy of a $48 million bond that was voted for in 2006. The location of this park will be 342 E. and 13800 S., and is … (0 comments)
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bryan maynes: Local Business Recommendation in Draper: Brad Bradley Company-CPA - 04/08/08 02:15 PM
Anytime anyone needs a recommendation for an accountant I always send them to Brad Bradley or Rick Van Valkenburgh. They are great CPA's that will always make sure your taken care of. I have been using them as my CPA's since 1998, and my family has been using them since the … (1 comments)
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bryan maynes: Local Business Recommendation in Draper: Iceberg - 04/08/08 01:59 PM
The Iceberg is a Draper institution as far as when you want a great shake. Don't be surprised if there is a big wait and no parking though, those are luxuries you don't get here. Their shakes are well worth the wait and they have surprisingly good food. Prices are very … (0 comments)
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bryan maynes: Local Business Recommendation in Draper: Sacred Grounds - 04/08/08 01:30 PM
I am a big fan of supporting local businesses within my community. Today, I want to recommend a great little local coffee company, Sacred Grounds. Sacred Grounds is hidden within the trees at 12485 South 900 East. It does take a bit of searching to find it, but it's atmosphere more … (0 comments)
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bryan maynes: New Area Code Overlay In Utah - 04/08/08 01:07 PM
Effective June 1, 2008 there will be a new area code in Utah. The new area code is (385) which will overlay with (801). Why is this important to you? Well you will now have to dial all numbers in 10-digits instead of 7-digits. If you put a number into your … (0 comments)
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bryan maynes: Quarry Bend - 03/25/08 12:29 PM
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Quarry Bend is a new mixed use development at 9400 S. 1000 E. in Sandy, UT. The developer of this project is the Boyer Company. The builder of the residential area is Garbett Homes. The development is a very good mix of retail and residential. Current retail tenants include Wal-Mart, … (0 comments)
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bryan maynes: March 2008 Fields At Draper Neighborhood Report (The Single Family Homes) - 03/18/08 12:06 AM
There is a lot of supply on the market at the moment in this area. Buyer's are looking for a good price but also want quality with that price. If you are selling or thinking of selling, it's important to capitalize on the things that make your home different from the … (1 comments)
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bryan maynes: March 2008 Fields At Draper Neighborhood Report (The Townhomes) - 03/17/08 11:59 PM
It's amazing how much can change in just 1-month. Demand has decreased some and the amount of properties on the market is very high. This makes for a very strong buyer's market. As a seller you need to start thinking of things that will set your townhouse apart from the rest. … (0 comments)
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bryan maynes: Cute Brick Bungalow Just Minutes From Downtown Salt Lake - 03/14/08 01:28 AM
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bryan maynes: Draper City Getting Ready For Potential Flooding From The Spring Runoff - 02/29/08 12:19 PM
I went to Draper City's website today and noticed that they are getting ready for potential flooding this year. With all of the snow and rain we have had this winter, I expect that we will see some water issues. Draper City is offering free sandbags at the public works … (0 comments)
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bryan maynes: The Wasatch Front Regional Multiple Listing System Fixes Its Days On Market - 02/26/08 11:39 AM
One of the most frustrating things about trying to find a value from the MLS data was that many times the Days On Market didn't truly represent how long the property was on the market. An agent could "expire" the listing and repost the information, effectively resetting the days on … (1 comments)
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bryan maynes: Tips On Avoiding Fraud in Real Estate - 02/19/08 11:26 AM
Fraud is on the rise in real estate and is being evaluated more closely then ever. As a consumer it's important to be aware of what is right and wrong in a real estate transaction. Real estate fraud can be very deep as far as the people that are involved … (0 comments)
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bryan maynes: February 2008 Fields At Draper Neighborhood Report (The Townhomes) - 02/16/08 10:12 PM
Demand is high in the townhome portion of the Fields at Draper. It is currently a very active market place with 5 active properties and 4 currently under contract. I think the low interest rates have brought a lot of first time home buyers out of the wood work.Information current as … (0 comments)
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bryan maynes: February 2008 Fields At Draper Neighborhood Report (Single Family Homes) - 02/16/08 10:10 PM
Demand for the single family homes in the Fields at Draper has dropped a bit with 7 Active properties on the market and no properties Under Contract. There have however been 2 sales in the past 30 days which is a good sign that there are buyers still on the market … (0 comments)
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bryan maynes: Salt Lake City, UT Ranked #1 Best City For Bargain House Hunters - 02/13/08 11:59 AM
In a recent article written by Forbes Magazine, the top 10 cities in the nation were ranked for being the best city for bargain house hunters. Salt Lake City, UT was ranked number 1 because of it's highest in the nation job growth and low foreclosure rate.
Many people try … (1 comments)
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bryan maynes: Just Listed in the Tooele Foothills - 02/02/08 07:38 PM
"Under Contract" Thank you to all that inquired on this property, it truly was a great deal in a great area. If you would like to see how I can sell your house in much the same manner give me a call. This amazing home is located in the foothills of Tooele, UT. … (0 comments)
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bryan maynes: Renovation Tip: Old Bricks - 01/24/08 02:30 PM
Home renovation can be an expensive process, and creates many different challenges. With any home renovation a good idea is to look for ways to offset costs. Today I ran across an idea that can help a lot of people offset some costs, and is a good tool to help … (1 comments)
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bryan maynes: January 2008 Fields At Draper Neighborhood Report (Single Family Homes) - 01/23/08 02:04 AM
Demand for the single family homes in the Fields at Draper has picked up a bit in January, but there is still plenty of competition in this neck of the woods. Buyer's are more picky at the moment and are looking for good deals. Pricing in the area is suggestive of … (0 comments)
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bryan maynes: January 2008 Fields At Draper Neighborhood Report (Townhomes) - 01/23/08 02:00 AM
Demand is relatively high in the town home portion of the Fields at Draper. With 5-active properties priced very competitively and 2-under contract properties within that same range, outlook is very good. Prices are holding steady in the $173,000 - $186,000 range. These are great homes for first time buyers looking … (0 comments)
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bryan maynes: January 2008 Draper Bank Owned Foreclosures - 01/16/08 09:54 PM
It's the start of a new year and I'm already seeing a few properties turn over to foreclosures. These properties are bank owned properties, not to be confused with short sales. These properties are available as of 1/16/2008. Now is a great time to find a deal in Draper.
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bryan maynes: Realtor Membership Increases In Salt Lake County - 01/16/08 01:24 PM
I just read an article written by Utah Business Magazine that states according to the Salt Lake Board of Realtors membership has increased 4% from the end of 2006 to the end of 2007. Last year there were a total of 7,871 Realtors and this year there are 7,593 a … (0 comments)
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bryan maynes: Lead Based Paint Removal - 01/09/08 03:56 PM
I have a client that is looking at a rental property that potentially has lead based paint. We are trying to get an idea of the costs and procedures associated with the removal of it. I figured it would be a great question to pose to my fellow active rainers. … (2 comments)
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bryan maynes: Ashton Square Condominiums - 01/09/08 01:47 AM
There are a lot of exciting things going on in Ogden, UT right now and this is one of them. The Ashton Square Condominiums are a luxury condo development located within the confines of the new Junction shopping center in downtown Ogden, UT. There are going to be 63 residential units … (0 comments)
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bryan maynes: Great Real Estate Books - 12/19/07 01:19 AM
I remember when I first started looking into real estate as an investment and as a profession, I would go to Barnes & Noble and buy books off the shelf that looked really good and informative. Well after some time I realized that the majority of books you find at Barnes … (5 comments)
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bryan maynes: Tavaci - 12/18/07 05:07 PM
Tavaci will be a premier luxury community, located at the base of Big Cottonwood Canyon in Cottonwood Heights, UT. The community consists of 43-lots, with 5-lots being designed buy nationally renowned architect Guy Dreier. The developer has donated 40-acres that will be used as open space and walking trails. The community … (0 comments)
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bryan maynes: December 2007: Fields At Draper Neighborhood Report - 12/11/07 12:59 AM
The Townhomes Much has changed as far as far as activity is concerned in the Fields. Demand remains high as Active properties went down and under contract properties went up. It is a buyer's market and it looks like they are looking for the good deals. The 2 cheapest properties in the … (0 comments)
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bryan maynes: The Oaks at Deer Hollow - 12/07/07 09:13 PM
The Oaks at Deer Hollow is an exciting new development in the foothills of Tooele, UT. This luxury planned unit community is located in the scrub oak with views that stretch across Tooele, Davis, and Weber County. There will be 20-units available priced from $319,900 - $345,000. They are large units … (2 comments)
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bryan maynes: Rockwell Square - 12/07/07 08:48 PM
Rockwell Square is a condo/retail development in Draper, UT. The development will consist of a variety of luxury condo units and retail space. Each building will consist of a main floor with retail space and parking, and then 3 upper floors of condo's. According to their website the condo's will be … (0 comments)
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bryan maynes: Are You A Power Listener? - 11/19/07 03:13 PM
“Listening is a magnetic and strange thing, a creative force. The friends who listen to us are the ones we move toward. When we are listened to, it creates us, makes us unfold and expand.”— Karl Menninger
Do you listen attentively or are you always just waiting for your turn … (0 comments)
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bryan maynes: Talk to Your Lender Before You Decide To Foreclose, You Might Be Surprised At The Result! - 11/17/07 05:57 PM
If your in trouble with your current loan and feel like your only option is to foreclose, you may be wrong. Lenders are in the same predicament that you are. They aren't in the business of owning properties and don't want to have to foreclose on yours.
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bryan maynes: Cottonwood Mall Redevelopment - 11/17/07 05:00 PM
Quick Summary: General Growth Properties plans to redevelop Utah's first indoor mall. The plan calls for a mixed use project consisting of residential, retail, and commercial.
Update 1/9/2008: It looks like they have started the demolition and landscaping for this project. They have fences up around the entire mall and the parking … (0 comments)
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bryan maynes: Daybreak - 11/17/07 04:45 PM
Daybreak is a community in South Jordan, UT that has been and will continue to grow for many years to come. The idea behind Daybreak is that of a walkable community. Daybreak will have many amenities to offer it's residents including, parks, pools, schools, a community center, community gardens, commercial space, … (4 comments)
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bryan maynes: Real Soccer Stadium in Sandy City - 11/17/07 02:47 AM
Salt Lake City's Major League Soccer Team Real is building a new soccer stadium in Sandy, UT. The stadium will also be a venue for concerts, community festivals, exhibition events, and college sporting events. There has been a lot of issue with the whole development, but it's a pretty breathtaking site … (0 comments)
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bryan maynes: Trolley Square Mall Redevelopment - 11/17/07 01:46 AM
A $56 Million renovation and expansion to the historic Trolley Square in Downtown Salt Lake. It will consist of a Whole Foods Store (53,000 Sq. Ft.) that will anchor the project. Plans are in the works to tear out the existing parking structure and build a new one with up to … (0 comments)
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bryan maynes: Following the herd - 10/24/07 10:28 PM
It's the conversation we all had as kids, and a conversation you may have had with your own kids or grandchildren:
Kid: "Mom can I do (something dangerous)"
Mom: "No you can't that's dangerous"
Kid: "but Billy's mom let him"
Mom: "Well if billy we're to jump off of a cliff would you?"
Kid: "insert the … (0 comments)
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bryan maynes: New Agents: The Power of A Great Broker - 10/16/07 10:45 PM
As a new agent it can be tough to figure out what you should look for in a real estate company. I have previously posted a blog titled "What is the "TRUE" value of a Realtor?". In this blog I stated that your value lies in the advice you provide … (6 comments)
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bryan maynes: Buyer's: Help Yourself To A Great Deal and Save Someone Else From Foreclosure - 10/16/07 09:59 PM
I think a common misconception in real estate is that all the deals are in foreclosures. Now don't get me wrong I think you can find an absolute steal with a foreclosure, but foreclosures in general are fixer uppers. Let me introduce you to the pre-foreclosure market. Great houses, great … (1 comments)
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bryan maynes: Time To Take A New Look At How Interest Rates Adjust?? - 10/06/07 05:27 PM
First, let me get this out of the way. I'm am by no means an expert on interest rates (how and why they adjust), the fed, or anything of the sort. This is just an idea that I would like to throw out there and then maybe someone with the proper … (1 comments)
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bryan maynes: Did I Make A Difference??? - 10/05/07 04:28 AM
I read an article from the Salt Lake Tribune today and thought that it may have missed some key real estate facts. So I did some research and found some good information. I don't usually do this, in fact never have, but I wrote the news person an email with all … (4 comments)
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