Real estate blog entries tagged with grantsville by Chris and Berna Sloan, Tooele UT (Group 1 Real Estate)

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grantsville: Are we actually seeing real signs of recovery? - 01/12/12 05:03 AM

You've all heard the term 'long, cold winter'. Well, for those of us in the Real Estate industry, that winter has gone on a for a few years now. I should say, those of us STILL in the industry, as more than a few of us have left to pursue other interests. Interests like making a living, putting food on the table, etc.
Here in Tooele County, that comes to something above 40% of our agents have moved on in one way or another. That doesn't take into account the builders, subcontractors and other folks involved in the building business. All … (5 comments)

grantsville: The property that could not be sold... - 10/13/11 05:41 AM

We've all had one. The one that's in a "bad" location. Or the condition is horrible. Or the lot is shaped funny. Can't be financed. Seller unreasonable on price. There could be any number of reasons why a property doesn't sell.
We had a listing on just such a property. It's in the Pine Canyon area, kind of between Tooele and Stansbury Park. Not really a bad location, as properties on the market here are few and far between, and when they come up, they're gone! Lot's of open space and horse property, mostly 5 acre ranchettes and old family … (2 comments)

grantsville: Horse Property in Grantsville - 09/12/11 06:51 AM

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• 3,692 sq. ft., 2 bath, 7 bedroom Rambler - MLS® $265,000 - Great Buy
Anderson Ranch, Grantsville - Beautiful family home on half an acre. Horse property. Great kitchen with island and tile floors. Hardwood floors. Main Level laundry. Only 35 minutes to downtown Salt Lake. Large family room in basement. Home completely finished.
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grantsville: Dog days of August? Not in Tooele County! - 08/05/11 05:25 AM

Growing up in a small town like I did, I had the chance to experience this stuff early and often. Park City always had their "Days" around Labor Day, and the stuff going on was sensory overload for a kid, starting with being awakened by a dynamite blast at 6am! A day spent watching real old-time hard rock miners having "mucking" and drilling contests, plus the traditional rugby game between Park City and the Dead Goat Saloon are memories I cherish to this day.
Well, here in Tooele County, most of the hard rock miners are gone, but the "Days" are … (1 comments)

grantsville: If Real Estate is your profession (or even if it isn't!), politics better be your hobby! - 06/06/11 08:08 AM

If Real Estate is your profession (or even if it isn't!), politics better be your hobby! Especially, if you own a Tooele County home. Or hope to someday!
Obviously, anyone that's read me before, knows that I feel very strongly that the two subjects are very closely related. I've spent enough time involved in both to see the connection. I also see how it might not be obvious to everyone. Some of this may seem remedial. Some of it may seem hopelessly convoluted. Hopefully, something will stick!
Everyone talks about how important it is to get "their" person elected to office. … (0 comments)

grantsville: Don't let it happen to you! - 04/18/11 04:06 AM

Here in rural Tooele County, we consider ourselves to be very lucky, for a lot of reasons. It's safe to walk down the street. If your car breaks down, people will stop and help you. Nights are quiet, and the Grantsville "Old folks sociable" is still a very popular event. The local paper publishes twice a week, because there isn't enough material for a daily. Great place to live.
However, in the age of the internet, the world has become smaller. The trip to Stansbury Park for a meeting with a client can now be done via an email or a … (0 comments)

grantsville: Fantastic Buy in Grantsville - 03/16/11 11:09 AM

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• 1,474 sq. ft., 1 bath, 3 bdrm 2 story - MLS® $64,000 - Corporate Owned
Tooele County, Utah - Corp owned, sold as is, no warranties. See agent remarks for submitting offers. Great investment opportunity. Needs TLC.IF YOU ARE AN AGENT WRITING AN OFFER FOR YOURSELF OR YOUR COMPANY, PLEASE CALL OFFICE STAFF FOR INSTRUCTIONS. Courtesy of Keller Williams Salt Lake City - (SLC) Branch.
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Check all the Tooele County Foreclosed listings at Tooele County To see all of the Foreclosed homes in Tooele City, Stansbury Park and Grantsville UT stop by our website … (0 comments)

grantsville: So much fun, it should be illegal! - 03/16/11 09:57 AM

How many times have you heard the saying, "so much fun, it should be illegal"? I must admit, I used it more when I was younger. However, I'm starting to use it again. Here's why.
It's no secret that I'm a huge fan of Miller Motorsports Park here in Tooele County. Sitting right in the middle of the triangle created by Tooele, Stansbury Park and Grantsville, MMP is the home of the longest natural road course in North America. It's a great facility to watch some of the best in sports car and motorcycle racing anywhere. But, what if just watching … (0 comments)

grantsville: You can steal a home in Tooele County! - 03/14/11 08:50 AM

It happens every day. The phone rings, and on the other end is a "buyer" that says " I heard you can get a "steal" when you buy a home in Tooele County". Well, I guess like anything else, it depends on your definition of a steal.
Since I am constantly selling Tooele County as the best place to live that there is, I might define any home sold here as a steal. Maybe it's just a great place for bank owned homes or short sales.
Someone else might define it as purchasing for 100k under list. Let's deal with that … (0 comments)

grantsville: Bank Owned Horse Property in Grantsville - 03/08/11 06:39 AM

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• 3,582 sq. ft., 3 bath, 4 Bedroom 2 story - MLS® $208,000 - Bank Owned
Silver Fox, Grantsville - Beautiful 2007, Huge yard, Knotty Alder Cabinets ,Corian Counters, Hardwood Floors, Gas Fireplace, Upstairs Laundry, Master Suite,Master Bath,Walk in Closet, Great Views ,all the extras For more information about this listing just give us a call or send us a emailListing courtesy of Coldwell Banker
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grantsville: You going to believe me, or your lyin' eyes? - 02/01/11 02:44 AM

A couple of weeks back, I went on a bit of a rant regarding a lender I was dealing with on an REO transaction. This is truly the transaction that keeps on giving. We are dealing with several REO/short-sale transactions in Tooele, Grantsville and Stansbury Park, but on this one we've had goofy lenders, listing agents and Title officers (out of State!). The appraiser was great (don't get to say THAT every day!), and required a couple of things repaired, which the bank agreed to. Incidentally, we are dealing directly with the bank rep, as the listing officer has no interest … (3 comments)

grantsville: What do I get for Realtor membership? - 01/28/11 01:56 AM

What do I get for Realtor membership? As a Past-President of the Utah Association of Realtors, I'm asked frequently what we do for the average agent in return for their dues dollars. It may be something as small as free continuing education. It may be the commercials we all see on TV about using a Realtor. However, they may not see the value in these things. Frankly, I don't always either. However, there is one 45 day period every year here in Utah when I'm aware of the value of my Realtor dues. The Utah Legislature started their session this week. … (2 comments)

grantsville: Beautiful Horse Property in Grantsville on 40 Acres - 01/24/11 06:30 AM

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• 2,026 sq. ft., 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, Rambler on 40 Acres - MLS® $249,900 - Bank Owned
Grantsville, Tooele County - Beautiful rural setting near Grantsville and Stansbury Park. Independent & free. Solar power w/back up generator. Forever valley and mountain views. 2 acre ft. of water in well. Lots of wildlife & gorgeous sunsets. This property gives you all the amenities of secluded living but within ten minutes of downtown Grantsville. South Willow and North Willow Canyon feature hiking trails like Deseret Peak, ATV riding up North Willow Canyon or right in your own backyard. Fishing is … (2 comments)

grantsville: Balance is everything... - 01/17/11 09:13 AM

Balance is everything. I've heard it a million times, "you need balance in your life", usually in the context of stopping a behavior that's non-productive and moving to something that makes sense. So, what started this ramble? I went to a Tooele City Planning and Zoning meeting last night. Very light agenda. The only action item was an application for a business license by a small church that has been meeting in a vacant store on Main St. When they found that Tooele ordinance requires Churches to have a license, they immediately applied. Seems like a win-win situation. Putting a vacant … (2 comments)

grantsville: Making an edible sandwich with no meat-Miller Motorsports Park announces 2011 schedule - 12/21/10 06:50 AM

Those of you that have read anything I've ever written know that seldom does a blog come out of my head without a reference to auto racing in it somewhere. You may also know that I've been pushing Tooele County's own Miller Motorsports Park since it opened some five years ago. Sitting right in the middle of the triangle made up of Tooele, Stansbury Park and Grantsville, this 110 million dollar (plus) race track has been called the finest road course in North America, and one of the best in the world. Since it's been open, MMP has hosted some of … (0 comments)

grantsville: Tooele Folks Ask, When is a Tax Increase OK? - 12/16/10 08:46 AM

Lately around the water cooler I've heard Tooele folks ask, when is a tax increase OK? In this politically charged year, most Government entities are doing all they can to avoid a tax increase. They are cutting staff, services, benefits, all to avoid raising our taxes. However, the North Tooele County Fire District is asking for a 20% tax increase! For those that aren't familiar, the NTCFD is the department that covers the unincorporated Tooele County's north end, with stations serving Stansbury Park, Erda, Pine Canyon and Lakepoint. Residents are pushing back a bit, because they just dealt with a large … (0 comments)

grantsville: TOOELE HOME BUYER ON THE MORTGAGE CRISIS !!! - 01/19/08 02:59 AM

Phil, a Tooele client called this morning with a real simple answer to the mortgage crisis. At least the crisis of the major home lenders looking for bailouts because of the amount of sub-prime loans on the books. Phils answer to the lending community....... "Change the way you do business".
Phil pointed out that he had read that Country Wide Mortgage, the largest Home Mortgage provider in the country was just rescued by Bank of America. He was checking ads to see how Country Wide was changing now that they had a pile of Bank of America money to help see them through the storm. Phil … (0 comments)

grantsville: Stop Building New Homes In Stansbury Park ! Why? - 01/15/08 05:23 AM

With so many homes on the market in Stansbury Park, why do they keep building new ones ? Thats the question asked by a FSBO lady when I called her the other day to see if I could be of help.
It's a legitimate question and one that Berna & I have asked ourselves and each other more than once over the last few months. Usually we ask because we've lost an existing home sale to one of the premier builders in Stansbury, or because we can't get a commitment from a home buyer until they have looked at every model home … (0 comments)

grantsville: Tooele New Listings...18.... Home Sales...2 !!! - 11/27/07 02:12 AM

New listings were OK, but home sales in Tooele County, (actually, Tooele City, Stansbury Park, Grantsville & Erda) were not much to brag about last week. If we can brag about anything, it's that some houses for sale long enough to grow moss were put "under contract" and hopefully will close w/in the next 60 days. Since not much happened during the week of 11/18 thru 11/25/07, I'll keep this real short.
Homes Listed This Week: 18 The majority of homes listed last week, (67%) were over $200 thousand dollars. One home listed for over $ 800 thousand dollars.
Homes Closed This Week: 2 Both houses … (0 comments)

grantsville: Two Months Supply of Tooele New Homes... "NOT" ! - 11/22/07 12:43 AM

The vacant New Homes article in the Tooele Transcript last week, got my attention. It was no surprise to me that over 100 newly constructed single family homes were sitting vacant in Tooele County at the end of September, 2007.( as opposed to only 18 at the end of 2006).
What did surprise me was the quote by Eric Allen, director of Metrostudy's Utah/Idaho Region, that 104 unsold New Homes in Tooele County, were "a little more than a two months supply of New Homes". In other words, it is being reported that 50 new homes are sold every month in Tooele County. … (2 comments)

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