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What is the Starbucks Effect? I recently came across an interesting article on Zillow that was talking about the strange effect that Starbucks was having on home values across the country. The article basically stated that if you lived within a quarter mile of Starbucks that your home value would’ve appreciated by 96% from 1997 […]

What Can You Do to Help the Sale of your Wasatch Front Home? Hey everyone, welcome back to our blog. Today we want to discuss a few things you can do to prepare your home for sale in the market this spring on the Wasatch Front. The first thing you have to do is change […]

Will the Wasatch Front Continue to See Growth in 2015? We have been having a great 2015 so far, and wanted to let you know today what to expect in the coming year, because a lot of our clients have been asking us. First, let’s talk about interest rates. They have been historically low for […]

Why are We so Excited about Real Estate in 2015? Thanks for joining us once again, as we continue to give you the most up-to-date information about real esate on the Wasatch Front. This time of year, all of our clients have been asking us what to expect in 2015 from a real estate perspective. […]

What’s the First Step an Empty Nester Should Take? Today, we’re going to address a problem we’re seeing here on the Wasatch Front. Many empty nesters – couples whose kids have moved from the house and are looking to make a move – have been hesitant to sell their homes in the last 6 months. […]

Don’t Miss Your Chance to Help the Stern Team Warm the Community! Recently, our buyer team has put together a coat drive to collect jackets and coats for the Road Home Shelter here in Salt Lake City. The goal is to collect as many coats as possible for those less fortunate than ourselves. It’s going […]

Have a Night Out on Us! We’ve had the privilege of working with so many great people over that last few years, and today we want to say thanks for all the support. We are grateful you, your families, and your friends have chosen us to represent you during your real estate transactions, so we […]

What Can You Expect in the Coming Months on the Wasatch Front? With summer coming to an end, many buyers who wanted to find a home before school starts have left the market. Because of this, sellers have a tendency to leave the market as well – they feel it’s better to wait until the […]

An Expert Described the Market as a “Crapshoot” – We Disagree We came across a CNN Money article the other day in which an expert described the real estate market as a “crapshoot.” He explained that there is no guarantee that home prices will continue to rise, so investing in real estate is essentially a gamble. In […]

In Salt Lake County, Now is the Time to Upgrade to a Larger Home You’ve Always Wanted! Today, we’re going to talk about bigger homes and why now might be the time to make your move on the Wasatch Front. The other day, we saw a report on CNN that talked about average home size. […]

How to Sell Your Salt Lake County Home and Always Come Out Ahead Today our blog is all about home sellers. If you are thinking of selling your home, you might have already noticed a lot of mixed signals in this shifting market. Interest rates have gone up in some areas, while they have remained […]

Salt Lake County Summer Real Estate Update – Why the Next 60 Days are Critical In our latest video, we’re sharing some recent developments in the Wasatch Front housing market, and what they mean for you. Our local market is on par with the nation as a whole, with pending home sales rising only one […]

Today we’re talking about homeowners who are underwater- they owe more on their home than it’s worth. Zillow recently released a report on the low levels of homes on the market. One of the reasons we have such low inventory is homeowners who feel they are underwater are not putting their homes on the market. […]

Salt Lake County Real Estate Market Update Here is a brief update on the Salt Lake County real estate market: In the past year, the median sale price for homes is up to $227,000 from $213,000 at this time last year, an increase of over $14,000. The average final sale price of homes is up […]

We’re Giving Away Free Appraisals – $450 Value Educational Video Blog: Stay Up-to-Date on Salt Lake I am very excited to announce our new Salt Lake County real estate video blog. I will be updating you twice a month with tips and advice so you can make informed decisions. My goal is to educate my […]