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“Songwriter Tom Douglas caputres the meaning of home through a sweetly powerful tune that was named the Country Music Association’s song of the year last November” (REALTOR Magazine, Feb 2011, pg 40).
I hope you enjoyed this song about home…I sure did! First-time home buyers, would you like to give your children the same memories? Contact me and together we can make your dream become a reality.
“The Ogden Marathon is one of the 10 best in the nation for first-time marathoners, according to Runner’s World, a leading magazine for runners.”
This article was on the front page of the Outdoors section of the Standard-Examiner Wednesday, December 29, 2010. Next year’s marathon is schedulted for May 21, 2011. Runners must be 16 the day of the race. Registration began on October 21, 2010. For more information about the article and to register, you may visit the following links:
http://business-video.tmcnet.com/news/2010/12/29/5216533.htm
http://www.active.com/register/index.cfm?CHECKSSO=0&EVENT_ID=1876052
Watching the news tonight, ski resorts along the Wasatach Front are already having a great season because Mother Nature has cooperated and skiers are very happy. For more information and snow conditions at Top of Utah resorts, visit:
http://www.onthesnow.com/utah/skireport.html
http://www.utah.com/ski/snow_report/
These are just two of the many sports available in the Ogden, UT area. Whether it is your first home or your last home, I can help you find the home for you to enjoy the many sports available at your fingertips.
I ran across a wonderful video of Utah today on YouTube and wanted to share. It’s title, “Who We Are” A Tribute to the Spirit of Utah.
For those of you out of state, the video is inviting. Ogden is 30 miles north of Salt Lake City nestled between Ben Lomand Peak and Mount Ogden Peak. We had a spectacular October with daytime temperatures near the 70′s up until last Thursday. As usual, the weather changed quickly and snow tops these peaks today.
Ogden is 30-40 minutes from Utah Jazz games and Temple Square, home of Weber State University and Hill Air Force Base , hosts films from Sundance Film Festival each January, 20 minutes from Willard Bay and Pineview Reservoir for summer sports and approximately 35 minutes from Wolf Mountain, Powder Mountain and Snow Basin for winter sports. Ogden is accomodated by UTA FrontRunner Commuter Rail and UTA bus services. These are just a few of Ogden’s many ammenities.
After viewing the video, I would love to know what you think. Enjoy!!
I just needed to blog about my jog the other day. I try to miss the rain…but not that day. I started out in the morning and decided to take a jacket and I was glad I did. About 20 minutes later, the dark clouds turned into a down pour. My dog and I were soaked. I looked at the clouds again in the west and they seemed to be disappearing, so I decided to keep jogging. Twenty minutes later, the sun was shining. By the time we got back home, I was almost dry but the dog was still soaked. It was the funnest day I had ever jogged.
Below are some horses enjoying a very lazy spring day. Doesn’t get better than that!
My good friend, Gary Boyer, sent me some tips that I would like to share:
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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Buyers Who Wait May Lose a Lot
Potential home buyers who delay have a lot to lose.
First-time home buyer and move-up tax credits worth $8,000 and $6,500, respectively, expire April 30. Buyers who qualify get a dollar-for-dollar reduction in taxes or a cash payment if they don’t pay enough taxes to cover the credit.
Other factors that should spur buyers:
Low mortgage rates. If the Federal Reserve stops buying mortgage-backed securities at the end of March, 30-year rates will almost certainly rise to more than 6 percent.
Rising prices. About 30 percent of markets are already experiencing price increases. Prices are falling in 12 percent of markets, says Fiserv (but that only helps if you want to live there).
Source: Money Magazine, Beth Braverman (03/02/2010)
The home above is nestled in North Ogden amidst the views of towering mountains and located in a quiet neighborhood with a field bordering the backyard, yet close to shopping. Colors inside the home are beautiful with wood flooring and most of the applicances stay. At $179,900, it’s a great time to buy. For an appointment, contact me below or by email at kalleen.foster@utahhomes.com or by phone at 801-589-2220.
I just listed this beautiful home in North Ogden close to the mountains with very majestic views. This home is unique as the neighborhood is very quiet and the backyard borders a field. The home’s location is close and convenient to shopping. Thus, peaceful living with great panorama and accessibility. Can’t get better than that.
It is priced to sell at $179,900 which includes four bedrooms, three baths, family room, front room, kitchen, and two car garage.
I am hosting an Open House this Saturday, February 13th from 12 to 3 PM.
You may check out this link for further information or contact me. Come and see for yourself!
Avg. Sales Price: 379,000
Avg. Days on Market: 69
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