real estate: Utah economy doing well - This is the year to buy! - 02/06/12 11:14 AM
Utah Economy Doing Well!
No Better Time To Buy!Our Utah Economy is doing well according to Salt Lake Board of Realtors James Wood.  The number of new Utah jobs is at 30,000 a month and this should continue.  A growth of 2.6% over 2010, putting Utah as 4th in job growth across the nation. Incomes are predicted to increase allowing more affordability and should keep interest rates low. Medium income is $56,000Medium Home Sold is $198,000Those numbers mean 70% of our population can afford a home. Considering the supply of homes on the market, multiple offers are happening more often. Pent up demand is coming soon. Those number … (0 comments)

real estate: Utah Real Estate - Real Estate Tax tips - 02/06/12 11:04 AM
Real Estate Tax Tips
                                 Looking for ways to benefit as a Real Estate Investor?  Well, tax season is here and we have provided some tax tips for Real Estate Investors that will help you get the most out of your real estate holdings. Establish an investment property as your primary residence. If you turn your investment property into a primary residence. you can avoid capital gains tax altogether. To make this work, you must spend 2 years (or 730 days) living in the home in the last five years. … (0 comments)

real estate: Help prepare your children for the BIG MOVE and the NEW HOME! - 01/17/12 03:12 PM
  Preparing Children for a MoveMake their Transition a Positive One!Yeah! your moving and your so excited! You've had a great Real Estate Agent that has been wonderful and accommodating in every way!  Now how can you make your transition to Holladay, Draper, Sandy,South Jordan or Herriman a positive experience for your children? Here are some ideas to help their relocation go smoothly.Inform them and get them involved!Take the time to sit down as a family and  discuss the details of the move! Get a calender and highlight important dates such as the 'Moving Date' and the date to 'Start Packing!' Give them crayons, markers and … (0 comments)

real estate: Real Estate Markets in Utah Making a Comeback! - 01/12/12 08:51 AM
REAL ESTATE MARKETS IN UTAH MAKING A COMEBACK!
St. George Utah, the place to go to catch the sunshine, the red sand, and beautiful scenery, is also the one city in Utah that was hit the hardest during the past recession. Put your minds at ease and a smile on your face, because encouragement is on it's way! The Real Estate Market in St. George is making a come back.  Home sales and prices show gains in the sunny side of the state. St. George home prices were the fastest rising home prices of any city in the nation five years ago. Even though the market is not what … (0 comments)

real estate: I have a motivated BUYER for Suncrest Condo! - 01/06/12 07:58 AM
Bank Owned, REO, Foreclosure, or Short Sales Condos and town homes have consumed this week. I am looking at Condos in Draper, South Jordan and West Jordan. I have buyers that I need a home or Condo to purchase quickly. If you read my blog you will remember my post about Salt Lake Condos and Town Homes I wrote last spring. Anyways, the post had mentioned an out of State buyer wishing to purchase a second home in Utah. This type of purchase is classified as an investment and many Fannie mae or Freddie mac homes are ineligible. My buyer had … (0 comments)

real estate: 2012....A really BIG Year! - 01/02/12 05:56 AM
2012……..This will be the Year!
  Looking back on 2011 and looking forward to 2012. Will this be the year? The year for the Salt Lake City Real Estate market to plant its feet, stand strong, and make a return to days of old? We think so.  The many reports and articles I’ve read all indicate that home sales in Salt Lake County are up, existing homes for sale and current inventory is down. It is more difficult to find a great home for sale. Rentals are in demand and rents are up across the Salt Lake Valley. We believe that … (1 comments)

real estate: Draper Christmas Festival - Santa's Village - 12/16/11 10:26 AM
 
Living or visiting Draper, Ut this Holiday season? Stop by the 2nd annual Draper Christmas Festival- Draper Santa's Village sponsored in part by the Draper Community Foundation. The event runs December 15-17th. So stop by 1166 E. Draper Parkway, Draper, UT. There will be 3 days of FREE entertainment on Santa's stage, over 80 vendors, Santa & his , family activities, a full food court, games, prizes & more. For dates, times & events about the Draper Christmas Festival - Santa's Village. Visit http://www.draperchristmasfestival.org/ or see the list of events below
 
 
 
Draper Real Estate and Market Report
 
Real Estate in Draper … (0 comments)

real estate: Salt Lake City, Draper, Holladay, UT Best Home Christmas Lights Contest! - 12/16/11 10:21 AM
 
Best Salt Lake Homes for viewing Christmas Lights contest and promotion!     THE PRIZE... will be $500 to be split evenly between the Winner and a Registered Charitable organization of the winner's choice. To suggest a home for the contest that you feel has gone to great pains to bless us with Holiday cheer and Exceptional Exterior Illumination. HOW TO PLAY OR SUGGEST A HOME... Just LIKE US ON FACEBOOK and leave a suggestion on our Wall with Address/Location of your favorite home. You can also leave a comment on our BLOG!   If you don't play or suggest … (0 comments)

real estate: Salt Lake City, Holladay and South Jordan Open Houses this Saturday Oct 22nd - 10/19/11 01:44 PM
 Salt Lake Real Estate, Holladay Homes And Luxury Real Estate, and Fabulous South Jordan Home For Sale all Open this Saturday  OCT. 22nd 2011 from 1-4 Stop by One or all four of our Open Houses!
 
Fabulous Luxury Holladay Estate
2457 East Walker LN (5450 S.) Holladay, UT

 
Price Reduced $700,000
  Three acres of Salt Lakes finest, pristine property, gated and lush with mature trees, 2 creeks, a waterfall and it's very own well. Totally updated and remodeled. Open with massive vaults. Elegant great room, theater, recreational center with mother-in-law attached with 2 bedrooms. Sports court, playground, … (0 comments)

real estate: Salt Lake City Real Estate enjoying increased activity! - 10/18/11 07:36 PM
 Time to Breathe... It has been awhile since I have had time to post a blog about something other than Salt Lake Open Houses and New Homes listed for Sale by Linda Secrist and Associates. Across the Salt Lake Valley we have seen a recent increase in Real Estate inquiries, questions and calls concerning our Current active listings and Homes For Sale! We are working with many Home buyer's looking to purchase single family homes in Salt Lake City, Draper, Sandy and Holladay. The last several months have been very productive. We have sold several of our Luxury Homes, managed to obtain … (1 comments)

real estate: SALT LAKE CITY REAL ESTATE - HOMES FOR SALE - OPEN HOUSES - 08/10/11 07:36 AM
Homes for Sale in Salt Lake City, Holladay and Cottonwood Heights
Open this Saturday August 13th from 1-4
Private Lane In Holladay ____________________________________________________________________
 
 
4616 S MOUNT SPRINGS (2980 E.)
 
HOLLADAY, UT 84117
 
LOT: .79 ACRES SQUARE FOOTAGE: 8819
 
Take the online Tour of this Luxury Holladay Home for Sale: $1,599,000
 

 
Stunning park like 2-story down a private lane in upper Holladay. This estate has it all and pool, stream, spring, privacy, views and decks for entertaining. Newer kitchen, to die for, with so many bells and whistles. Great floor plan. Walk-in closets throughout, big … (0 comments)

real estate: Salt Lake City Homes For Sale - Open Houses this Weekend - 07/13/11 01:18 PM
 Open Houses this Saturday July 16th from 1-4 !
4 fabulous homes to choose from. Stop by one or all of the homes for sale
 
JUST LISTED DREAM HOME IN SANDY, UT.
Over 7300 Sq Ft of Luxury Sandy Real Estate
2108 E. Dimple Dell Rd (10600 S.)
 Sandy, UT 84092

MLS # 1042499                               $949,000 
New craftsman home in gated cul-de-sac on half acre with stunning views and flat yard. Great curb appeal with high end finishes and wood floors throughout the living, dining, kitchen and family room. Thermador and Bosch stainless appliances and gourmet granite island in kitchen. Walkout … (1 comments)

real estate: Good for the Soul! - 07/12/11 09:38 AM
I can't think of a better way to get back to Real Estate in Salt Lake City than to post a blog about my 8 day vacation! Real Estate is my business in Salt Lake City. Lake Powell is my passion and I look forward to sharing my experience with you! We begin our voyage with a 6 hour drive from Salt Lake City to Page, AZ. It always seems like forever for both my kids ( how much further dad?) every ten minutes. We could not arrive at Antelope Point Marina soon enough. We loaded our provisions, inspected our vessels … (0 comments)

real estate: Summer Deals on Foreclosures - 06/30/11 09:21 AM

Salt Lake City Real Estate offers some great deals on Bank Owned property! If you are looking to buy a home in Salt Lake City, Draper, Sandy, West or South Jordan you should not have a hard time finding a Bank Owned property. Read the following Article about current Fannie and Freddie home buyer incentives for the Salt Lake Real Estate Market!
Looking for a deal where the home seller pledges, in advance, to contribute potentially thousands of dollars to your closing costs? Check out the summer sale terms available from two of the largest and most motivated sellers of foreclosed … (0 comments)

real estate: Salt Lake City Real Estate Gaining Momentum - I am OUT of Here!! - 06/26/11 07:53 AM
This happens every year. The Real Estate Market in Salt Lake City is reaching it's most active and productive time of the year.. 80% of my Real Estate business in Salt Lake City takes place during the months of May thru Oct.  July 4th is pretty much the hottest time of the year for Real Estate in the Salt Lake Valley. My phone is ringing, the birds are singing! I have appointments daily with both Home buyer's wishing to purchase a property in Salt Lake City and Home Owners wishing to sell or list a home with a licensed Realtor!! I love calls and … (5 comments)

real estate: THE WINDOW IS OPEN TO BUY THAT SALT LAKE CITY HOME! - 06/23/11 06:58 AM

THIS WAS POSTED PREVIOUSLY BY RYAN KAY VERITAS FUNDING AND A GREAT LENDER IN SALT LAKE CITY. I HAVE WORKED WITH RYAN ON MULTIPLE TRANSACTIONS AND WOULD RECOMMEND HER TO ANYONE WISHING TO QUALIFY FOR HOME FINANCING. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN BUYING OR SELLING A HOME IN SALT LAKE CITY PLEASE CONTACT A LINDA SECRIST AND ASSOCIATES TEAM MEMBER..

Is Now a Good Time to Buy a Home in Salt Lake City, UT?

Is now a good time to a buy a home in Salt Lake city, UT???
If you have been talking to … (0 comments)

real estate: SALT LAKE LUXURY REAL ESTATE HOME TOURS - OPEN THIS WEEKEND! - 06/23/11 06:43 AM
OPEN HOUSES THIS SATURDAY JUNE 25TH
FROM 1-4
LUXURY HOLLADAY REAL ESTATE 
4616 S. MOUNT SPRINGS COURT (2980 E)
HOLLADAY, UT

Stunning park like 2-story down a private lane in upper Holladay. This estate has it all and pool, stream, spring, privacy, views and decks for entertaining. Newer kitchen, to die for, with so many bells and whistles. Great floor plan. Walk-in closets throughout, big bonus room upstairs, new kitchen down, theater, workout room, all above grade and walkout luxury cabinets in office and so much luxury for this price. Open, light and totally lovely!!!
VIEW THE ONLINE TOUR!!
LUXURY BOUNTIFUL … (0 comments)

real estate: Taking Draper Real Estate to new Heights!! THIS VIEW IS NOT FOR SALE! - 06/06/11 09:10 AM
 So the weather is fabulous in Salt Lake City, Ut. I was able to take my favorite clientale out to look at DRAPER AND SANDY REAL ESTATE that is not for sale.  The Views from this Property are incredible.
 Real
Trailhead parking is located just off Wasacth Blvd in Sandy, Ut  Sunday afternoon hike up Bell's Canyon. Steep grade and poor footing first 3/4 mile. then fantastic views and Bell Canyon Reservoir.

FAVORITE"S FOR SURE!!
My Kids Triston, Cora, And my nephew River on the way up the slope. Notice the snow capped peaks. The Wasatch Mountains are beautiful and one of the … (0 comments)

real estate: Something for " ALMOST " Nothing? - 06/02/11 03:23 PM
  I've spent the last few months writing..( did I say writing? I meant blogging. I am not a writer and my blogs give testimony to that)  about Salt Lake Real Estate! All of my blogging efforts have had a topic, a theme. They have all focused on Key Words, locations we serve and Real Estate relevant content..  I have worked hard to create blogs that will help with our SEO.. Not really focused on blogging with any creative or award winning style. I have used my blogs as content for our websites and I have enjoyed watching them pull up in google searches.. 
 NOT THIS TIME!! I am serious... No matter … (0 comments)

real estate: Salt Lake Real Estate Underwater Soon? - 05/30/11 06:39 AM
  The rain has been falling most of the night!!  Several FACEBOOK friends post have made claims to wet basements. It's nearly the the first of June and I haven't even thought of turning on the sprinkler's at my Draper Home. It's a Wet one for sure! The ground is saturated and the last 3 articles I have read in the Local news has been about water managers concerns over reservoir capacity and current snow pack. Somewhere around 6x our reservoir capacity of water remains in the snowpack above Salt Lake City Homes and property. Snow Pack remains at 300% above normal in some Northern … (1 comments)

 
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Draper, UT

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