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      <title>NEW LISTING ~~ 4 Bedroom Farmington Home for Sale Near Golf Course</title>
      <description>See more information and view more photos for this property by clicking here!  http://tinyurl.com/Homes-AR441186099AN
COME SEE this rare find in Farmington... Close to Trax &amp;amp; Freeway, this Charming Home awaits you!!
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      <pubDate>Wed, 16 Oct 2013 03:48:13 -0700</pubDate>
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      <title>NEW HOME with ACTIVE SOLAR -- 3 Bedroom Daybreak Home -- MUST SEE</title>
      <description>See more information and view more photos for this property by clicking here!  http://tinyurl.com/Homes-AR1166668BN
Move-in Ready!! Come see the features of this NEW home...one of the MOST ENERGY EFFICIENT homes in Utah.
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      <pubDate>Wed, 16 Oct 2013 03:38:08 -0700</pubDate>
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      <title>CUTE HOME *** 2009 Home in Handy Clearfield UT Location</title>
      <description>See more information and view more photos for this property by clicking here!http://tinyurl.com/SeeThisHome-AR281171962
Great Home with Vaulted Ceilings, Lots of Light, and a Nice Open Feeling. Check this one out!
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      <pubDate>Thu, 03 Oct 2013 06:58:13 -0700</pubDate>
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      <title>East Layton:  Nature Lover's Dream! Gorgeous Home in Canyon Creek</title>
      <description>See more information and view more photos for this property by clicking here!http://tinyurl.com/Homes-AR781157248AN
Come home to your own secluded piece of heaven in East Layton! This exquisite 6 bedroom custom home for sale is nestled in wooded splendor complete with a little creek and nearby walking trail.
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      <pubDate>Thu, 22 Aug 2013 05:07:45 -0700</pubDate>
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      <title>Beautifully Remodeled Home in the Popular Canyon Rim Community</title>
      <description>See more information and view more photos for this property by clicking here!http://tinyurl.com/homes-AR-991179806AF
Enjoy NEW EVERYTHING in this lovely brick home in the Popular Canyon Rim Community. Imagine relaxing in the Huge Master Suite, or cozying up to the fireplace with a book on those chilly winter evenings!
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      <pubDate>Wed, 21 Aug 2013 05:38:42 -0700</pubDate>
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      <title>Stunning Private Home in Gorgeous Ogden Setting</title>
      <description>See more information and view more photos for this property by clicking here!http://tinyurl.com/homes-AR1167478AF
Enjoy endless views from the amazing deck of this stunning private Ogden home. See to believe the serenity and beauty, inside and out. Take a dip in the crystal blue pool. Bask in the abundant light that streams through spectacular windows.
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      <pubDate>Wed, 21 Aug 2013 04:45:32 -0700</pubDate>
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      <title>Homes for Sale under $200,000 in Syracuse, UT</title>
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If you are in the market for a home for sale under $200,000 in Syracuse UT, you have come to the right place. Syracuse is located about 35 minutes northwest of the Salt Lake International Airport.  Syracuse City is known as “The Gateway to Antelope Island”.  You will find Syracuse City is perfectly set between the Wasatch Mountains and the Great Salt Lake.  Syracuse offers beautiful scenery with a family oriented community.
What kind of homes can I find in Syracuse?
There are many homes in Syracuse that range from extravagant to the modest. The homes you will find under $200,000 offer anywhere from 2-5 bedrooms. The lots size depends on the community you choose. One thing for sure is, no matter where you choose to settle you will have amazing views. Click here to see Syracuse UT homes for sale under $200,000.
What kind of entertainment does Syracuse offer you?
One of the best things about Syracuse, UT is that it offers the charm of a small city and yet has many of the amenities of a larger town. You will find Syracuse has its own movie theater, restaurants, entertainment center, and the community’s favorite attraction, Jensen Pond.  Many community events like the annual Heritage days and community play provides wholesome family entertainment.
What about the schools?
Syracuse is part of the Davis County School District. There are many schools located in Syracuse, UT, one being Syracuse High which was built in 2007. Syracuse Jr. High is located conveniently just south of Syracuse High. There are 3 Elementary schools that offer an excellent education depending on where you choose to reside. In addition, you will find that Syracuse offers two Charter schools. One is an elementary school, and the other is a Jr. High school. The Charter schools place an additional emphasis on the arts.  All of these wonderful schools in Syracuse have homes surrounding them under $200,000.
What can you tell me about Antelope Island?
Antelope Island and Syracuse are neighbors. Antelope Island is a playground for the outdoor lover. You can hike, kayak, mountain bike, horseback ride, and camp. There are plenty of animals to see, including bison, mule deer, and bighorn sheep, and of course, pronghorn antelope. You will also find fish and fowl alike. Check out the many events that are hosted at Antelope Island. Our favorite is the spectacular balloon festival that  is held annually, and is scheduled this year for September 1st.
You can find homes that are under $200,000 here in Syracuse and be a stone’s throw to Antelope Island. You won’t be sorry if you love the outdoors.
Here is the link again to find amazing homes here in Syracuse, UT under $200,000.</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 09 Aug 2013 11:45:31 -0700</pubDate>
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      <title>Homes for Sale under $200,000 in Layton, UT</title>
      <description>&lt;img src="https://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/5/4/2/0/8/ar137599212080245.jpg" style="margin:10px;border: 2px solid black;float: right;"&gt;Homes for Sale under $200,000 in Layton, UT
You will find many homes for sale under $200,000 in Layton, UT. Layton is located in Northern Davis County, about 30 minutes north of the Salt Lake International airport. The city of Layton is accessed by both I-15 and Hwy 89. There are all types of neighborhood communities offered in Layton from the simple to the extravagant. Click here to view homes for Sale under $200,000 in Layton.
Home types for Sale under $200,000 in Layton depend largely on the neighborhood you choose. The East side of Layton offers homes under $200,000 that have outstanding mountain views, easy access to Hwy 89 and Hill Air Force Base and are close to schools. The West side offers homes under $200,000 that have quick access to I-15 and Hill Air Force Base, and are close to shopping, dining, and local schools. In the under $200,000 price range of homes for sale in Layton, you will find ramblers, two story homes, split entry homes, and town homes, to name a few. The number of bedrooms in these homes range from 2 to 6. Lot sizes vary depending on what type of home you are looking for and where it is located.Entertainment in Layton
Layton City has plenty of ways to keep your family entertained including shopping, dining, golfing, hiking along the beautiful trails of the foothills, playing in the Layton City park, or playing with your family at Layton City’s newest attraction, the Ellison Park Splash Pad. The Ellison Park Splash Pad allows hours of fun playing in the water for all ages with cutting edge water features. It is located right in the middle of Ellision Park, just west of I-15 in Layton.
The Layton City Park, which is on the east side of Layton, is surrounded by homes priced under $200,000. This beautiful park boasts the Ed Kenley Amphitheater, which offers music concerts, plays, and community events. Layton City Park entices you with a duck pond, multiple playgrounds, ball fields, pavilions for family parties and of course, lots of shady trees and grass for a picnics or just enjoying a lazy day reading a book.
Shopping in Layton
Layton Hills Mall is the premier shopping mall in Northern Davis County. Conveniently  located just east of I-15, this multi-level mall offers a wide variety of shopping, dining, and two separate movie theaters. Just east of the Mall you will find many homes for Sale under $200,000 in Layton.
Schools in Layton
Layton, UT is part of the Davis County school district. The district offers both public schools and charter schools. The High Schools located in Layton are Layton High and Northridge High.
Find your home for sale in Layton Utah under $200,000
We hope this has been a helpful introduction for you of Layton. Click here to see all Layton UT homes for sale that are under $200,000.</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 08 Aug 2013 06:43:32 -0700</pubDate>
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      <title>Syracuse Utah Home Valuation Data Show Prices Rising</title>
      <description>Syracuse Utah Home Valuation Data Show Prices Rising
July 2013 - In one of the strongest home seller markets in the general vicinity, Syracuse UT home valuations show a sharp rise over the past few months as seen in this graph. Homeowners who have been considering selling their home, but wanted to wait for appreciation to lift its price are now taking a good look at what their home could be worth in this new market.
Along with price increase, homeowners are also keenly interested in the decreased amount of time it takes to actually sell a home in today's market. Currently the median number of days active properties have been listed in Syracuse is 52, which is considerably shorter than the national average.
Is it Time For You To Sell Your Home?
With the aid of a good Home Valuation Analysis, you can also put your finger on the pulse of the current market to help you get a better idea of where you stand.
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Get A FREE Home Valuation Without Cost Or Obligation
If you are considering selling your home, but first need the facts about your home's present value, go to http://www.allutahhomeinfo.com/homeeval.asp for a FREE Quick Online Home Valuation.</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 16 Jul 2013 16:41:48 -0700</pubDate>
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      <title>Beautiful Homes Near Glen Eagle Golf Course in Syracuse UT</title>
      <description>Beautiful Homes Near Glen Eagle Golf Course in Syracuse UT
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Residents love the open peaceful feel of the lovely area near Glen Eagle Golf Course in Syracuse UT. With homes ranging from the spectacular to the affordable, the area beckons with sights and sounds of nature. Convenient to schools and shopping, the home town atmosphere soothes the soul.
Looking for a Home Near Glen Eagle Golf Course?
Interested in homes for sale near Glen Eagle Golf Course? Click the link to see all the homes currently available in this area of Syracuse Utah.
What's the Neighborhood like?
The majority of homes currently available in this area of Syracuse are later model homes built since 2000. Home styles vary, including everything from great ramblers to amazing 2 stories, and offering a range of bedrooms anywhere from 3 to 7. Some are located immediately adjacent to Glen Eagle Golf Course, and some are set back a ways. Many of the lots in the area are about one quarter of an acre, with a few being quite a bit larger, and a smattering being smaller, so there is plenty of elbow room, so to speak.
What's Happening Near the Neighborhoods around Glen Eagle Golf Course?
Well . . . Golf, of course! But really, there are other attractions in the area. Antelope Island being one of them. Enjoy both the historic aspects of this famous island, along with the amazing bird paradise that it represents, as massive flocks of migratory birds find refuge along their journey right here. Syracuse has that wonderful home town feel, and offers special community events, such as the annual Heritage Days celebration, which has included a wide variety of events starting with the Chalk Art Festival Kick, and continuing with Carnival Rides, Youth Baseball Games, a 5k Run and Walk, Parade, Fireworks and much more! Learn much more about the area including shopping, banking, restaurants, places of worship, attractions and more by visiting our website.
What Schools are Nearby?
There are a number of schools in the area, including Lakeside Elementary School, Syracuse Arts Academy and Syracuse Junior High. When you look at specific homes for sale in the area, be sure to notice the school information located on the right hand side of the web page in our site.
Now You Are Really Interested in the Area Near Glen Eagle Golf Course, Right?
To see a full list of homes near Glen Eagle Golf Course, visit our site. You will find all the currently available homes in this area of Syracuse UT.
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      <pubDate>Mon, 15 Jul 2013 14:28:56 -0700</pubDate>
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      <title>Syracuse UT Home Owners - Home Prices Are Rising!! Is It Time To Sell?</title>
      <description>Syracuse UT Home Owners - Home Prices Are Rising!! Is It Time To Sell?
Market Analysis for Syracuse UT - Home Prices are rising, as you can see from the Median Listing Price below (in blue). Yet look at the Median Sold Price (in green)! The market is heating up here is Syracuse UT, with Sold Prices far exceeding Listing Prices. If you have been waiting for the right time to sell your home, that time may be now! Another great thing about the Syracuse Utah market right now: We are seeing a faster turnover time. That means that homes are not only selling for more... they are also selling more quickly.
What you will need is a good market analysis of your home's current value. It may have changed significantly. Get a FREE Market Analysis for your home quickly and easily to see where the price of your home stands now.
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Syracuse UT Real Estate Report Summary
The number of active listings in Syracuse increased by 6.4% from the previous month.
The median number of days active properties have been listed is 52. This is significantly shorter than the national average.
Get your FREE Quick Market Analysis
Visit our website now to get your Market Analysis now. No Cost or obligation. Get the facts about your home value so that you can make an informed decision about selling your home in this hot market!
Real Estate Market Data for Syracuse UT, provided by Martin Home Team at KW for July 2013</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 15 Jul 2013 10:24:59 -0700</pubDate>
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      <title>Homes for sale with a Basement in Sugar House Salt Lake City</title>
      <description>Homes for sale with a Basement in Sugar House Salt Lake City
&lt;img src="https://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/8/4/3/6/1/ar13708789916348.jpg" style="margin:10px 20px;border: 3px solid black;float: right;"&gt;Are you searching for homes for sale with a basement in Sugar House Salt Lake City?  You have come to the right place.  Having that extra space that a basement provides really appeals to many people in the Sugar House Salt Lake City area. There are so many great things you can do if you have the extra room that a basement offers:  anything from having an office to a guest bedroom to a man cave. The possibilities just go on and on.
Click here to begin your search for a home for sale with a basement in Sugar House Salt Lake City.
A variety of home styles in the Sugar House area of Salt Lake City have basements, but the area is especially renowned for early 20th century cottages and bungalows, along with many Tudors.
Many homes in Sugar House have some type of basement. You will find full basements, walk-out basements, partial basements, and what is considered by many to be crawl spaces. Many homes in the area originally had unfinished basements which have since been finished during remodeling or updating.
A special attraction of the community is Sugar House Park, which is thought by many to be the “crown jewel” of parks in the Salt Lake Valley,  This beautiful, lush 110.5 acre park has many features for you to enjoy, such as rolling green grass, lovely trees, pavilions and the pond, to name a few.  Enjoy solitary strolls or activities with friends and family in this delightful Sugar House setting in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Homes for sale with a finished basement in Sugar House.
You will see a variety of styles and degrees in the finish work people have chosen for their basements. Some reveal a more rustic look, perhaps with exposed beams. Some are fully dry-walled, sometimes even offering can lighting, etc.  An important consideration is plumbing, which can add resale value to the home as well as making it more enjoyable.
Homes for sale with an unfinished basement in Sugar House.
You can still find homes for sale with unfinished basements in Sugar House.  Finishing your home's basement could increase the home's value by several thousand dollars, especially if local zoning specifications allow the square footage of the home to be increased to reflect the additional now-finished space.  If you need to find a reputable company that does great work remodeling basements in the Sugar House Salt Lake City area, contractors can be located through Angie's List.  Or if you prefer to do the work yourself, Lowes and Home Depot are convenient to the Sugar House area.
Call today with any questions about buying a home in Sugar House Salt Lake City with a basement and we will be happy to help find the right one for you.
I hope this information about homes for sale with a basement in Sugar House Salt Lake City is helpful to you.</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 10 Jun 2013 01:59:35 -0700</pubDate>
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