Utah Life

Oct. 3, 2016

Halloween Attractions Utah 2016

Halloween Attractions  Utah 2016

If you’re like me, you’ve been feeling the Halloween spirit lately. The colder weather and the pumpkin-flavored-anything inspire the holiday spirit. It can be difficult to choose Halloween activities each year, because most attractions are only open for a short time. Also, lets face it, spending exorbitant amounts of money …

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Sept. 7, 2016

Living the High Life in Utah

Living the High Life in Utah

Feel like dreaming of a life filled with grandeur?

Whether you’re a superstar with cash to spare, or a humble Utah resident dreaming of a life of opulence, this list is for you. Below you will find the top ten priciest homes in Utah. Who knows, you may find your …

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July 14, 2016

If You're Thinking About Selling Your Home, Read This

If You're Thinking About Selling Your Home, Read This

This summer has been hot for selling homes, and here is why:

Recent data from the National Association of Realtors suggests that inventory is low on homes right now, and sellers are snapping up what's available quickly. The data showed that half properties sold recently were only on the …

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July 7, 2016

Home Upgrade: Going Green

Home Upgrade: Going Green

When making green-savvy upgrades, here are some guidelines on what buyers are looking for so you can get top dollar for your home.

Buyers today range in age, socioeconomic status, and interests, but one thing they all have in common -- they want good investments. Going green is a smart way …

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June 8, 2016

The Catch-22 Facing Young Homebuyers

The Catch-22 Facing Young Homebuyers

In an article in USA Today, called The Catch-22 Facing Young Homebuyers, Hadley Malcom explores the challenges facing millennials today in purchasing homes. 

"Young buyers are caught in a quandary. Owning a home has many benefits, including tax breaks and the potential to build value, plus mortgage payments …

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May 19, 2016

Local Real Estate Trends Up 19% in Utah County

Local Real Estate Trends Up 19% in Utah County

In a Daily Herald article titled Local Real Estate Trends in Utah County: Sales up 19%, Sammy Jo Hester describes how Utah has recovered from the housing crisis of 2008 more quickly than other states:

“Pre 2008, it was a loose credit time -- just about anybody could get a loan …

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May 18, 2016

Southern Utah: Gem of the West

Southern Utah: Gem of the West

Southern Utah is arguably the most beautiful region in the western United States, home to such national treasures as Zion's National Park, Capitol Reef, Lake Powell, Arches National Park, and Bryce Canyon, there is so much beauty to experience!

One of the benefits of living in a state like …

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May 16, 2016

The Silicon Slopes

The Silicon Slopes

Utah's "Silicon Slopes" is a region along the Wasatch Front that encompasses many information technology, and software development ventures that have recently sprung up - and thrived. Nicknamed Silicon Slopes after California's Silicon Valley, this part of Utah has become a highly sought-after location for new companies dealing with various …

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April 13, 2016

Salt Lake City: Life in the Capitol

Salt Lake City: Life in the Capitol


Living and buying homes in Salt Lake City, Utah can be its own sort of adventure. There are so many options available! Are you craving an urban environment, constantly surrounded by the hustle and bustle of city-life? Or do you desire solitude; perhaps a rustic home in one of Salt …

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April 13, 2016

Living in Utah

Living in Utah

Life in the Beehive State

Utah is a diverse and beautiful place, especially for the outdoor adventurer. Boasting five National Parks, world-renowned ski resorts, and breathtaking, unforgettable destinations, Utah is a gorgeous place to lie down roots and buy a home.

But Utah is not just for the nature-inclined …

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