South Jordan homes Values: Today's Value and Next Year's Forecast

What not to ask when selling your home: "What is my home worth?" or "What will my home appraise for?"  This is not the right way to understand the value of your home. An appraisal is an estimate of value or to put it more simply; one person's opinion of the value of your home. As we all know that opinion is not necessarily fact, it's important to know that there is no such thing as an absolute number that your home is worth

Here's what happened to one seller of mine. The buyer's appraisal of their home came in $70,000 below list price. Yikes! After hiring 3 different appraisers on the same house all 3 came back with very different "opinions" of value. After 2 weeks of convincing the banks, the buyers, and the REALTORS, I was able to sell the home for…

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Most Utahns are for High-Density Housing

It is expected that Utah's population will double within the next 35 years increasing to nearly 5.4 million residents. Most Utahn's will be living in the concentrated area of the Wasatch Front. More people means more houses and more cars with a limited area of land. When it comes to housing most Utahns feel like high density housing is the solution.

Tomorrow's population issues are already being addressed today and the market is reacting. We are seeing smaller lots for single family homes and more apartment complexes developing with low vacancies. There has also been a demand for more dense neighborhoods designed for walk-ability and public transit. Residents have stated that these features are essential in keeping future housing and transportation…

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Lakefront Property in Utah

What does Lake Front property look like in Utah?

Daybreak is building homes right on the lake.

These homes provides beautiful views of the mountains and Daybreak's Oquirrh lake all from the comfort of your porch.

South Jordan was recently rated #18 in the nation to live and Daybreak was rated #1. Daybreak is ranked #1 by the Home Builders Association as the best planned community.

You cant go wrong moving to Daybreak!  

Find out more information about Lake Village and search for Lake Village Homes for Sale.

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Oquirrh Mountain Marketplace

What new businesses are coming to South Jordan in the Oquirrh Mountain Marketplace.  

South Jordan is sure growing. The recent increase in "brick and mortar" businesses is providing job opportunities and a healthy local economy. Sometimes with so much growth there are growing pains, such as construction. 

People say I'm crazy when I say I'm grateful for construction, but it is a sign that people are working, and our city is growing. It is up to us to be patient with each other while our city grows.

You've seen the construction at 11400 S on the west side of Bangerter Highway. So what are we getting? The signs have gone up, and this shopping complex will be called Oquirrh Mountain Marketplace. This business development will provide a lot of…

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Who Pays for Discount Agents' Mistakes? You Do.

Some agents offer to sell your home at a discounted rate or for a flat fee. Why do they do this? It's to build up their experience. We all know that the best experience comes from making mistakes. In essence they are admitting that they are likely to make mistakes while marketing your home, and they are paying you for the experience they will gain from those mistakes. These mistakes can range from limited real estate knowledge to misunderstandings about technology.

One of the most common mistakes I see is with a listings photos. The MLS is a great service and uploading good pictures of your home will ensure that a lot of people can see it. In addition to the MLS many websites import the photos and information to their website for increased exposure.…

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Daybreak Summer Kickoff

Summer is finally here and Daybreak is kicking it off with a splash.

Now that children are out of school there can be a lot of pressure to help them fill their time. Daybreak makes Summer easy so you can relax and enjoy it with them. In addition to the permanent amenities here are some of the great things going on in Daybreak this summer:

Ladybug Release: Each year Daybreak has a community Ladybug release party. Ladybugs help keep other pesky insects in check by eating aphids, other insects, and larvae that can be harmful to the community gardens. You can also take some of these cute and helpful critters to your own garden. Come to the Founders Gardens Friday (June 6th) at 6pm to purchase a container of ladybugs for $2/piece. They sell quickly so…

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Dealing with High Winds in Daybreak

We had quite the storm blow through Daybreak this week. In fact some areas had wind gusts over 60 MPH! This could pose a problem for some Daybreak residents with loose items on their porch. Everybody loves their Daybreak porch, but when the wind comes what can you do to keep your couch pillows from blowing away? A friend of mine showed my a neat little trick that they use to keep their pillow on their porch where they belong.

One of the first things people mention to me about Daybreak is the beautiful porches. The porch is an extension of the home out into the beautiful community of Daybreak. It is a place to customize your living space. It is also a place to relax and enjoy the beauty of Daybreak’s views and landscape. But for that you need a…

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South Jordan Splash Pad

Daybreak has added a lot of exciting amenities to South Jordan city. Maybe you’ve seen the children frolicking in the Splash Pad at Soda Row or witnessed groups of children laughing at the Splash Pool on Kestrel Rise. Now its time for all of South Jordan to get their splash on at The Oquirrh Shadows Splash Park!

This Splash Pad will be located at4150 W South Jordan Parkway, just North of Daybreak. The inclusion of the Splash Pad in Oquirrh Shadows Park has always been part of the plan, but funds have recently become available for it’s construction. The designs are almost done and construction is expected to begin soon! The Splash Pad should be complete and open to the Public in June of this year.

You can see from this photo below that there are…

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Daybreak Creativity: Mike Bearden

You know about Daybreak’s outdoor recreation opportunities.

You know about the beautiful and energy efficient home designs.

But did you know that Daybreak fosters some of Utah’s finest talent?

I recently told you about Shannon Hall (on the NYT bestseller list for 2013). Now I want to show you the talent of another Daybreak resident.

Check out this video of Mike Bearden’s A Capella cover of Happy (from Despicable Me 2).

You can purchase the single on I-tunes here for $.99.

Have you noticed that the internet desperately lacks tall m

en singing a Capella while dancing awkwardly? Mike is here to fill that void. You can follow him on Facebook orSubscribe to his YouTube channel for more videos he’s working on.

What other talent…

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Moving: DIY or Hire Help?

Guest Blog by - Rianne Hunter:

Pros and Cons of Moving Your Own Stuff: Should You Hire Help or Not?

Moving day is a day that not many people look forward to. It is a day where you try to move as many things from one place to another as fast as you can without breaking or damaging anything. That is one of the reasons why UtahDave.com offers a Free Moving Truck to clients after they buys or sell a home through a Neighborhood Expert.

Should you hire professional movers to help you with your move?

When Should You Hire Movers?

There are times when hiring a mover makes more sense than trying to move on your own. Consider hiring a mover if:

• You Have a Long Way to Go

If you have a long move ahead of you, you may not want to drive a car…

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