Utah County, UT Real Estate News

By Katerina Gasset, Amplify Your Real Estate & Life Dreams!
(The Gasset Group & Get It Done For Me Virtual Services )
Searching for a culinary treasure that’s all about authentic Mexican flavor? Look no further than Mi Ranchito, a family-owned restaurant that’s been spicing up the Provo food scene for years! Trust me, this place is more than just a meal; it’s an experience. The first time I stepped into Mi Ranchito, I was struck by its warm, inviting atmosphere. It’s like being welcomed into a Mexican home, complete with vibrant colors, lively music, and the tantalizing aroma of spices and sizzling meats. The staff greeted me with smiles that made me feel like part of the family. Mi Ranchito Mexican Restaurant Location Mi Ranchito Mexican Restaurant is located at 1109 S State St, Orem, UT 84097.     Mi Ranchito Restaurant Opening Hours Mi Ranchito Mexican Restaurant is open on: Mon-Thurs: 11 am to 9pm...
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By Katerina Gasset, Amplify Your Real Estate & Life Dreams!
(The Gasset Group & Get It Done For Me Virtual Services )
I’m here to spill the beans on a little gem that’s been fueling my health and taste buds — Bowls Superfoods in Provo, Utah! If you haven’t checked this place out yet, let me guide you through why it should be your next go-to spot for a delicious and nutritious bite. I remember my first visit to Bowls Superfoods like it was yesterday. I was on one of my usual strolls around Provo, trying to find healthier choices (we’ve all been there, right?), and there it was, this cozy, inviting spot that promised goodness in a bowl! The vibe in Bowls Superfoods is just what you need when you’re trying to eat right — it’s bright, it’s friendly, and it’s got this upbeat energy that’s contagious. The staff? They greet you like an old friend, and they’re all about helping you find the perfect bowl to sa...
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By Katerina Gasset, Amplify Your Real Estate & Life Dreams!
(The Gasset Group & Get It Done For Me Virtual Services )
Hey everyone! I’m back with another gem from Utah that you absolutely have to know about  — Evermore Park in Pleasant Grove!This place is not just a park; it’s a whole new world that’s just a short drive from Provo. And let me tell you, it’s the kind of adventure that sticks with you.Last time I visited Evermore, it was like stepping straight into a fantasy novel. Picture a land where knights, elves, and dragons aren’t just in books or movies, but right there in front of you. It’s a blend of Renaissance fair, theme park, and live-action role-playing, all rolled into one incredible experience.Evermore is a place where every corner tells a story. You’ve got the old European village, the mystical gardens, and the spooky haunted woods. But it’s not just about looking around — you get to be ...
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By Chuck Willman, NewHouseUtah.com
(Chuck Willman)
As interest rates continue to dance to heights unseen in a very long time, many people have been sitting on the fence. They're waiting. Waiting until it seems safe to dip a toe in the water again.Some sellers have put their homes on the market, watched them sit with little interest, and have pulled the home from the market, waiting for a more promising day.Some buyers have ventured out there, looked at a few homes, and withdrawn the enthusiasm to wait for a future date when interest rates fall.So, how can it be a good time to buy or sell? How long will this waiting game last?That's a good question, and since none of us have a reliable crystal ball (well, unless I'm unaware.)For some sellers, they have no choice. They have outgrown their current home. Or they've accepted a job transfer. ...
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By Chuck Willman, NewHouseUtah.com
(Chuck Willman)
For those who are looking for a brand new home (with a two bedroom apartment in the basement) one mile from the UVU campus- this is your chance.It was in contract for $843K but is available now at $810k.Also- the builder will pay for your 2/1 rate buy down as well as the title policy. 3,912 sq ft - 6 bed - 3.5 bath - fireplace - 2 laundry rooms, 2 kitchens2 car garage with RV Pad. Separate entrance for your basement renters.$182k in builder upgrades.I'm working for the builder- if you need details, let me know.chuck@newhouseutah.com----Chuck Willman specializes in Utah new construction & investment properties.Here's a look at the kitchen and living area of the basement apartment.
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By Katerina Gasset, Amplify Your Real Estate & Life Dreams!
(The Gasset Group & Get It Done For Me Virtual Services )
Living in the mountains in Provo, Utah ~ After living for 26 years in the swampy flatlands of South Florida where the only hills we saw were the landfills, mountains are a breath of fresh air. Florida has great air quality while valleys in Utah do not. However, the mountains are different. We have excellent air quality at this high elevation.I live in a neighborhood, Indian Hills, where hills and mountains abound. As the moon shines into my window in the evenings, I am in awe at how close it feels. The sun rises in these mountains and sets in the west over Utah Lake which I can see from my view of this amazing and gorgeous part of the earth. The stars shine brighter in midnight skies with the illusion you can reach up and touch one. Most of all these blue skies are beyond blue. It is in...
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By Benjamin Clark, Buyer's Agent - Certified Negotiation Expert
(Homebuyer Representation, Inc.)
The U.S. Census Bureau cites Lehi, UT as the 14th fastest-growing large city (50,000 residents or more) in the nation.Next door neighbors Saratoga Springs and Eagle Mountain added a combined 9726 new residents since the previous year. (Almost 10,000 residents!)If you or someone you know is moving to the "Silicone Slopes" area, get an Exclusive Buyers Agent to help. Exclusive Buyers Agents do not list homes and will not ask you to limit your level of representation. They will be 100% on your side during the transaction, representing YOU, negotiating on YOUR behalf and protecting YOUR interests. Do you have excellent credit? Do you plan to purchase a $600,000+ home within 60 days? Do you have a good down payment, or are you paying cash for your next home? Do you want an agent on YOUR side...
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By Robert A. Hulme, Home Listing Partner
(Home Buyer Realty Utah)
Homie and Utah County Home Listing PartnerHomie has been operating here in Utah County for over 3 years now and has changed the way Realtors and Home Sellers view their Listing Programs. Homie has listed and Sold over 400 homes here in Utah County over the last year., AMAZING.Now Utah County Home Sellers can have the same listing programs that Homie offers but have their Listing offered through Utah's Home Listing Partner (Home Buyer Realty Utah, LLC).  Listing programs offered by the Home Listing Partner start at $199 up front fee and only $900 at closing. Most of our Listings include a Matterport 3D Video as well as Aerial Photos.  Matterport 3D Video Call today and see how Home Buyer Realty Utah can provide amazing Listings Plans that include much more than Homie. Home Buyer Realty U...
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By Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!, St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent
(Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374)
Don’t Meth with Home Sales!  The referral was sent out to a trusted listing agent. He was able to get the home decluttered, cleaned and in order to put it on the market. The home was priced well and  went under contract quickly. All was going well until the home inspection revealed a few things that were unacceptable, including  high levels of meth present in the basement. The 50-something year old owners had no idea how this could be! After questioning their 20-something year old, they came to realize that on the weekends, he and his buddies were partying pretty hard in the basement using illegal substances - meth to be exact.  It fell out of contract as expected! A quick price drop was in order along with a disclosure about the meth discovery in the home. It went under contract again ...
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By David Jackson, MBA, Financial lending analyst
(Olympus Labs)
Annika Bansal runs an enormously successful startup called Launch Utah, which helps launch other startups in the state with advice from mentors and is involved with local media and national/international social media. She recently spoke to reporters in Salt Lake to explain what it takes to become a successful business person in today’s challenging business climate. Bansal made it clear from the start of her press conference that money is not the keystone to a startup’s future. Rather, she insists, it’s the persistence, the hustle, that an entrepreneur is willing to show in the face of continuing difficulties and setbacks, that makes all the difference between success and failure. She cited her own experiences when starting Launch Utah, when she couldn’t afford her own sales team because...
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By Chuck Willman, NewHouseUtah.com
(Chuck Willman)
5 Bed / 4 Bath / 4,168 sq ft / 539kBack on the market!There's a whole lot to love here: Glorious Mountain Views Half Acre Walkout Basement Fruit Trees Walkout Basement Playground Spacious Deck New fuel efficiency water heaters Air Purification System This place has it all.See it today (open house until 4 pm) or anytime by appointment. Chuck Willmanchuck@utahhomes.me
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By Chuck Willman, NewHouseUtah.com
(Chuck Willman)
There's now a program that allows first time home buyers to finance 100% of the entire mortgage. In other words, a no-downpayment loan program.There are a few conditions: Minimum FICO score of 640 Must be owner-occupied One buyer must be a first-time home buyer No income limit Max finance amount $453,100 with debt to income ratio of 50% Mortgage conditions: 97% first mortgage, 3% second mortgage at 2% over the mortgage rate with a 10-year term. This is a great option for those who are creditworthy but do not have a full down payment. (Which can normally fall anywhere from 3-10% of the purchase price.)If you would like to know more, email me (Chuck Willman) at chuck@utahhomes.me ---Photo by Christopher Harris on Unsplash
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By Chuck Willman, NewHouseUtah.com
(Chuck Willman)
It's not all doom and gloom in the gender gap wars.Single women are buying homes at twice the pace of single men.This according to the Washington Post Why is that? It's not just one thing. Among the reasons given: They see the purchase as an investment. They're concerned with rising rents. For those in their 40's and up- they're tired of apartment living.  Let's talk about the pay gap. Any of us could find all sorts of statistics that show women are still making less than men, even in cases where the job is very similar. Owning a home (versus renting) can be a way to help stretch the dollars by putting money into one's mortgage, rather than paying for someone else's. Also, tax deductions are harder to come by these days.For those who wish to switch from being a home renter to becoming a...
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By Chuck Willman, NewHouseUtah.com
(Chuck Willman)
Thank Goodness For The Impartial Third Party.Sometimes people don't want to ask personal questions of friends and family. There's too much invested... and so much history. Sure, family and close friends should be good at keeping a secret. But they can also be the worst.Let's look at the potential downside: Family and friends can have their own agenda. Their advice can be self-serving and can sound like a lecture. And we may have to deal with them flipping our questions back on themselves- turning our question into their unrelated diversion. So, what does one do?Sometimes we ask a stranger.What does a stranger care? A stranger has no past experience with us. Yes, they may find us odd, but who better to reveal our "oddness" to, than a stranger who can chalk up our encounter as an interest...
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By Chuck Willman, NewHouseUtah.com
(Chuck Willman)
The number of listings available in Alpine, Utah continues to fall.  Since November, the quantity has been on a steady decline while settling in March to the same quantity as last month: Listings Available in Alpine:Oct 18: 42Nov 16: 35Dec 14: 33Jan 11: 28Feb 8: 27Mar 3: 27 Days on market is currently at 90 days, which is less than the 120 days on market we saw a few months ago. Prices are holding pretty steady as well. Further information below: Average home price had increased to $900k (from $848k) but has dipped slightly in March to $898k. No new homes have entered the market in the past week. If you'd like to be up to date with what's happening in Alpine, Utah (or any of the surrounding cities) let us know. Lucy Willman - lucy@thehousebuzz.comChuck Willman - chuck@utahhomes.me The d...
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By Chuck Willman, NewHouseUtah.com
(Chuck Willman)
As more data has become available on line, more companies have arrived on the scene to crunch and normalize data for the use of making large financial decisions.In real estate, that means that there are companies who will display a myriad of information regarding the details of a real estate transaction.When this data is put under a microscope, one can deduce things such as: How much equity does a homeowner theoretically have? Who is most likely to sell in the coming months? If I were to buy a home in a certain neighborhood, how much rent could I charge?These suppositions are possible through predictive analytics. There were very few companies offering such services a few years ago. Now there is an ever-growing field of companies providing such information for a fee.Now. Is this informa...
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By Chuck Willman, NewHouseUtah.com
(Chuck Willman)
BBC Radio filed a report about the sudden success the state of Utah has found in the business world.They spoke to entrepreneurs small and large as well as immigrants and policy makers.There was a time when Utah business folks seeking to grow would fly to New York, Boston or San Francisco to seek funding. Now the venture capital groups find themselves flying here in search of the next big thing.Upon arrival they find a diverse workforce with and entrepreneurial attitude as well as over 100,000 college students who may be more gung-ho to stay than go.It makes for an interesting listen.The audio report can be found here: The Secret to Utah's Success - BBC Radio.---Looking to relocate, sell or buy your next Utah Home?Lucy@TheHouseBuzz.com
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By Chuck Willman, NewHouseUtah.com
(Chuck Willman)
Hi, I'm Lucy Willman of TheHouseBuzz.comWhile I'm building my website (currently you're being directed to my Berkshire Hathaway Site) you may also want to keep track of me on Instagram for the latest real estate Buzz in the Beehive State.Follow me here: https://www.instagram.com/thehousebuzz/I have a proven history in many aspects of real estate from commercial, residential resale, new home construction and remodeling. I've also flipped more than a hundred homes.Interested in Utah Property? Need to Sell? Buy? Invest? Let's talk.lucy@thehousebuzz.com 
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By Chuck Willman, NewHouseUtah.com
(Chuck Willman)
Utah County is growing. Over the next several decades it's expected that the county will add a million more people. While growth can bring great things, there is room for some caution and concern.Several of the best minds met Monday, in an executive summit, to discuss ways to keep all this growth in check and to ensure that the coming changes would be beneficial instead of detrimental.The leaders discussed planned growth, mass transit, infrastructure and the issues that will cause us to meet the challenge. They also opened the floor to questions. As Sammy Jo Hester of The Daily Herald reported, "One attendee at this summit asked Gochnour what we’ve heard many veteran residents of Utah County express: can the growth be slowed? Her answer was prescient.“The best way to slow growth is to m...
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By Utah Real Estate Search Utah County Realtor, Home Listing Partner
(Home Buyer Realty Utah)
Southern Utah County Home Search Home Buyer Realty Utah has developed the best Listing program here in Utah County. Every listing will have Aerial Photos, Matterport 3D Videos and the very best exposure on the Internet including the following Local Real Estate websites:Utah County Real Estate ListingsUtah Real Estate SearchUtah County Homes for saleSpringville Utah Real EstateSpringville Utah Homes for SaleMapleton Utah Real EstateMapleton Homes for SaleSpanish Fork Utah Real EstateSpanish Fork Utah Homes for SalePayson Utah Real EstatePayson Utah Homes for SaleSalem Utah Real EstateSalem Utah Homes for SaleElk Ridge Utah Real EstateElk Ridge Utah Homes for SaleSantaquin Utah Real EstateSantaquin Utah Homes for SaleHome Buyer Realty Utah's Listing program includes listings on every one ...
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