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Information for this blog taken from (Utah Association of Realtors ) UAR E-News – April 29, 2010
Wasatch Front home sales increase in first quarter
Sales of Salt Lake single-family homes climbed 15.3 percent in this year’s first quarter, according to a report released Tuesday from the Salt Lake Board of REALTORS®. There were 1,716 homes sold in Salt Lake County from Jan. 1 through March 31 compared to 1,489 home sales in the same three-month period a year earlier. Sales of condominiums in the first quarter in Salt Lake County were up 26.8 percent.
The median price of single-family homes sold in the first quarter in Salt Lake County dropped to $217,000, down 8.8 percent compared to a median price of $238,000 in the first quarter of 2009. Condo prices increased to $162,000, up 1.3 percent compared to $160,000 a year earlier.
Single-family home sales were also up 17.1 percent in Utah County, 13.5 percent in Tooele County, 4.5 percent in Davis County and 0.7 percent in Weber County. The complete report is available at http://www.slrealtors.com/stats/
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My good friend, Gary Boyer, sent me some tips that I would like to share:
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Yesterday was a beautiful spring day–daffodils out and birds chirping. In fact when I checked the temperature at 9 PM it was about 68 degrees F.
Last night it stormed a lot. The dog was nervous because of the howling wind, rain drops were smashing on the windows and a frog was outside croaking away.
This morning it was peaceful, the air was clean and fresh, birds were chirping again, a beautiful blue sky with the sun shining, and green all over–the grass perked up after several days of sunshine and trees starting to burst with leaves.
So I decided to jog. As you can see, the weather is ever changing. Ben Lomand was clear and crisp when I started and 45 minutes later, Mount Ogden was covered with clouds. By the time we walked down the lane to home, my dog and I were drenched. However, after cutting some daffodils to bring in the house a few minutes later, the rain stopped.
This afternoon while I was wrting this blog, I took a peak outside again, and where are those mountains? Can you see them?
And a few minutes later, things are starting to get back to normal–whatever that is along the Wasatch Front in the spring.
PS–Anybody jealous?
Once again, it is spring clean up time. And this year it is particularly welcome. It has been a long and cold winter with sunless days–lots of clouds. So the sunshine is very welcome.
Along with cleaning out the garage, working in the shop, or weeding and raking the yard from all the winter conditions, sometimes we think of Earth Day…or even going Green. Here are a few ideas if you are interested:
Ogden Nature Center April 17-Ogden
Living Planet Aquarium April 17-Salt Lake City
Hogle Zoo April 24-Salt Lake City
Liberty Park April 24, 25-Salt Lake City
Duct Tape Wallet Workshop April 22-Salt Lake City
http://www.americantowns.com/ut/saltlakecity/events/earth-day-duct-tape-wallet-class
You might even be considering doing some testing on your home. Radon is a concern now. For more information, here is a link:
www.nothinggetspastournose.com
When you are cleaning up, you might even find some mold and need to know what to do. Here is a link for that:
I am writing this while my husband is outside thatching the grass!
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REALTORS are hosting an Open House Extravaganza this Saturday, April 10th. Lots and lots of homes will be hosted by sales agents all over the state. If you have been wondering about purchasing a home, this is the day to get out and look. It appears the weather is going to cooperate too. Other than doing spring yardwork, what could be more fun?
Sellers are advertising their homes for buyers and aiding the process because the tax credits are going to expire on April 30th, 2010. This means a binding contract must be signed by both parties and the settlement date must take place before June 30th, 2010 to take advantage of up to $8000 in tax credits. For more information about the tax credits, visit irs.gov and enter a search for tax credits.
All you need to do is go to utahrealestate.com and click on the banner (above) at the top of the webpage, click on the county you are interested in and a big list will appear. Maps are also available so you don’t get lost.
To make it easier for you, here is the link:
http://www.utahrealestate.com/index/public.index
Thanks for visiting my blog and enjoy the Open House Extravaganza!
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