Real Estate Industry Blog

Park City Homes Power Substation Remains in Place by Joel Carson President/Principal Broker Utah Real Estate SLBR 2012 ‘Salesperson of the Year’ After 18 months of deliberation, the Park City, Utah City Council has agreed a power substation near capacity will be expanded in place instead of being relocated. The city council will meet in [...]

by Joel Carson President/Principal Broker Utah Real Estate SLBR 2012 ‘Salesperson of the Year’ What could be sweeter than a fireworks display in Sugar House, Utah? Thanks to the hard work of some dedicated residents, the show will go on this year, July 4, Sugar House Park, 1330 East 2100 South, Salt Lake City, UT [...]

by Joel Carson President/Principal Broker Utah Real Estate SLBR 2012 ‘Salesperson of the Year’ As Western states firefighters battle brutal blazes (blazes that have now become deadly), Utah cities and towns are reviewing their own wildfire weaknesses. Park City resort homes could be at risk and city officials aren’t taking any chances; fireworks are banned [...]

by Joel Carson President/Principal Broker Utah Real Estate SLBR 2012 ‘Salesperson of the Year’ Utah has once again received accolades for its economic outlook. For six years running, the American Legislative Exchange Council’s Rich States, Poor States report ranks the state No. 1 in the nation. The designation was announced in late May at the [...]

by Joel Carson President/Principal Broker Utah Real Estate SLBR 2012 ‘Salesperson of the Year’ Snow-lovers have benefited from Vail Resort’s Epic Pass for years. The pass affords outdoor enthusiasts unlimited access to a number of winter resorts throughout the country for one low price. Now Vail is adding Canyons Resort in Park City, Utah to [...]

468 34th Street is a Cape Cod in the popular Plateau currently available for sale at $2,725,000.   The 3500 SF plus home has 4 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms with an open concept living space and kitchen.  The front porch area is great to let the kids play. 468 is located on a standard Sand Section [...]

South Bay Real Estate is comprised of multiple cities within in the Southern Los Angeles area. Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach, and Redondo Beach are included. The market in our area has been red hot in 2013. It is not uncommon to have listings sell for 10%-15% above list price. It appears that rates are on the [...]

Golden Gate Point is a 22 acre peninsula off the coast of Sarasota, Florida. It is home to some of the finest waterfront condos for sale in Sarasota. Below is a two minute video of on Golden Gate Point showcasing this highly sought after area and all of the condo buildings on the peninsula.

A short sale allows a homeowner to sell a home where more is owed than what it is worth. Unfortunately, many short sale misconceptions have developed.  It is important to clarify these misconceptions. Misconception #1 – Banks would rather foreclose than work with a short sale. The reality is that the foreclosure process in Florida can be [...]

A premier luxury home for sale located at the very top of the Castle Pines Village near the Summit Club. 6281 Oxford Peak Place is a unique opportunity for a discerning buyer. It is a stunning property that overlooks a large pond and is walking distance to the infinity pool, community fire-pit, BBQ and sports [...]

The Sierra Reserve sales office had its grand opening early this month and is open from 10am-5pm Monday through Saturday and 11am-5pm on Sunday. For homebuyers waiting on new construction homes in Scottsdale, now is the time to consider purchasing a custom home in a premier location. In Scottsdale, most construction of new homes ceased [...]

With over 300 sunny days each year, Scottsdale is a popular destination for outdoorsy types, nature lovers, vacationers and basically anyone who likes to party it up under the sun. Many fall in love with the city’s beauty and abundance of entertainment and wish to own Scottsdale homes. It is a warm, welcoming paradise for [...]

Change spares no city, and the effects of the changing landscapes leave some places worse off than before. Negative information about a place can be off-putting for the potential buyer unless the real estate professional understands why people buy homes, which reach beyond just the need to have shelter. The story of a place can [...]

If you’re searching for Arlington TX homes for sale, you’ll want to begin by determining which types of neighborhoods best suit your needs, as well as your budget. Read through the guide below to begin learning which neighborhoods in Arlington may be right for you. For the Younger Set If you’re a college student or [...]

Capistrano Bay homes in Dana Point are beach front residences located directly on the sand. Often referred to as “Beach Road” and the famous strip of homes located all in row that sit next to the sandy beach and Pacific Ocean just south of the Dana Point harbor and north of the San Clemente Pier. [...]

As the market continues to recover, we often get asked how specific niches are faring. While some are stagnant and absorption rate remains stagnant, such as at Kihei Akahi, other properties such as Ke Alii Ocean Villas are seeing increased activity paired with values rising significantly in a short amount of time. One particular niche [...]

Buying a home for the first time can be an intimidating process, especially since it often seems like real estate professionals and mortgage lenders are speaking another language. Fixed-Rate Mortgage – A mortgage is the loan used to buy a house, secured against the property you’re buying. A conventional fixed rate mortgage typically will come [...]

Many times, saving money for the down payment to buy a home is the one obstacle that stands in the way of homeownership for would-be buyers. What many people do not know is that there are a number of programs that can help buyers come up with the money that they will need to buy [...]

Pier Colony Condos in Huntington Beach is a great place to find condos located directly across the street from the downtown area.  The condos are considered ocean front since there is no residential buildings between you and the Pacific Ocean.   The condos offer a true “walk to everything” location with the main downtown shopping [...]

For those thinking of purchasing in today’s market, it becomes incredibly important to have a good understanding of values from a micro-market perspective. With that said, even within the waterfront niche market in Kihei (South Maui, Hawaii), it is best to analyze sales data at the most micro-level available. One of the most sought-after properties [...]