If you’re considering a move and planning to list your home anytime soon, you’ve likely been paying attention to the Salt Lake real estate market—it’s always a good idea to stay informed on average sales prices, days on market, or the kind of competitive offer scenarios sellers are seeing. The truth is, no matter the market conditions, there are always a few moves that will make selling your home quicker, easier, and more financially rewarding.  Not everyone has the time or ability to embark on a major overhaul—kitchen and bathroom remodels are a great way to recoup your investment, but ..read more

As agents who are daily "in the field"—whether it's writing contracts, showing properties, negotiating prices, or hosting open houses—it's easy to assume that everyone is privy to the many fine points and shifting variables of what we do. The Salt Lake real estate market sees new data every week, so each month, we'll give you a look at a few relevant stats for Salt Lake County and Park City. We're just here to get you invested, informed, and (hopefully) in the home that's meant for you. Salt Lake County Real Estate Market Update, Mar. 2024 Summary: A bit of good weather and the usual S ..read more

This week’s leisurely Sunday drive took an educational route to a small pocket of our city that’s packed with both historic significance and architectural eye-candy (particularly for those who have a fondness for all things mid-century). The Westshire neighborhood of Salt Lake is an atypical subdivision that has long been talked about (nay, swooned over) for its humble beginnings and, ultimately, its preservation.  Started in 1962 by well-known mid-century modern architect Ron Molen (in partnership with Research Homes), the Westshire neighborhood was initially a single plat with just ..read more

In mid-March, the National Association of Realtors announced a settlement with groups of home sellers, wherein they agreed to end landmark antitrust lawsuits by paying damages and removing rules on commissions. Accordingly, buyer broker compensation is no longer allowed to be included on the Multiple Listing Service (MLS). But what does this mean for the Salt Lake City real estate market? It can all be pretty confusing—especially for non-realtors—so we thought we'd lay out a few rumors, a few facts, and some generally helpful information to help you stay informed and on top of this [potentiall ..read more

We understand completely what a major undertaking it can be to buy or sell a home—as we’ve all heard, the process of moving sits forebodingly in the top-5 list of life’s most stressful possible events (sandwiched somewhere between death, divorce, and doing your taxes, we assume). The Salt Lake City real estate market, in particular, is an ever-evolving landscape of fluctuating trends. There are so many working pieces to buying and selling—agents are an invaluable resource in helping you navigate the fine points and minutiae. There are a LOT of real estate professionals to choose from, of cour ..read more

Another Sunday....another leisurely drive around a part of our city that deserves a bit of architectural attention. This time, we made our way to Salt Lake's oldest neighborhood (and one of our very favorites), The Avenues, so we could shoot a few homes that stand a bit more vibrantly on these alphabetic streets than most. Already one of our city's more eclectic and expressive neighborhoods as far as properties go, you'll find all kinds here. But, as the Avenues are home to plenty of beautifully restored Victorian homes, they make up many of the more colorful properties. (For a touch of histo ..read more

Nestled right smack in the heart of Salt Lake City, Liberty Wells is a neighborhood that manages to seamlessly blend history and convenience with a sense of community. This delightful region of our city is bordered somewhat officially on the east and west sides by State Street and 700 East, respectively, running for 12 blocks to the north and south (from 900 S. to 2100 S.). It’s ideally located for those seeking easy access to both nature and city life.  The streets of Liberty Wells are lined with charming single-family homes, many of which date back to the early and mid-20th century. He ..read more

We’re big believers in the importance of a yard that aesthetically enhances the value of your property…especially if you plan to sell at any point. Potential buyers (and random passers-by, come to that) love to see a beautiful yard, not only for superficial reasons, but for a little inspiration on how they can spruce up their outdoor spaces. However, we also recognize that each of us has a responsibility to do whatever we can individually to contribute to the well-being of our local ecosystem. One lovely way to achieve that? Create a space that’s pollinator-friendly in front or backyard. Belo ..read more

House hunting can be a lot of fun, especially when you’re on the front end of the process (buyer fatigue is very real). There are a lot of checkpoints to getting ready to purchase (and we’ll get into those in another blog), but after you’ve determined your budget, gotten pre-qualified, and chosen the right agent (*raises hand*), it’s time to check out some potential future properties.  Open houses are a brand of voyeurism we can all get on board with. It’s important that you see yourself in the home, but it’s also imperative that you look beyond aesthetics. It’s easy to get distracted b ..read more

Marmalade is, without question, one of the most charming and eclectic enclaves of our city. Tucked discreetly into the greater boundaries of Capitol Hill, it’s ideally located for just about everything, thanks to its proximity to both 1-15 and Downtown proper. Bordered to the south by 300 North, it extends in a sort of triangular shape between Center St. and Quince St. up to about 900 North. This is an area in which you’ll find colorful homes of varied styles, small tree-lined streets, friendly folks (many of whom have likely lived in the area for some time), and a handful of some of Salt Lake ..read more