Insights & Market Updates
Real data, local expertise, and actionable advice for buyers and sellers on the Wasatch Front.
Salt Lake City's planning commission unanimously advanced the biggest rewrite of its single-family zoning in three decades. Here's what's actually in it, and what it changes for anyone buying or selling along the Wasatch Front.
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Utah's July employment report isn't a real estate story on its face. But three numbers inside it tell you more about where Wasatch Front prices go next than any listing report will.
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Steady, not spectacular — and that's healthy. My city-by-city read on where Utah's market stands in late 2026, what's driving it, and what could change the picture.
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Global brokerage networks get name-dropped in every luxury listing presentation. Here's what the Sotheby's International Realty network concretely does for Utah sellers and buyers — and where Utah's luxury corridors actually run.
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One is a $2.1M resort icon; the other is a $720K ranch valley 20 minutes away. An honest comparison of price, lifestyle, schools, and investment angles — and who should pick which.
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Not every Utah market pencils the same way in 2026. Here's an honest look at where long-term rentals, short-term rentals, and appreciation plays each make sense.
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What does Park City's $2.1M median actually buy in 2026? A neighborhood-by-neighborhood briefing for luxury buyers — plus the short-term-rental caveat too many people learn about after closing.
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Speed doesn't come from luck or gimmicks — it comes from the first fourteen days. Here's the exact sequence I use to shorten days on market without giving away price.
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A 4,000-acre master-planned community with its own lake, 30+ miles of trails, and a TRAX line — plus the traditional South Jordan neighborhoods around it. Who Daybreak suits, and who it doesn't.
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Where do families actually land in Draper? A neighborhood-by-neighborhood look at Suncrest, Highland Park, Traverse Ridge, and Draper Park — schools, trails, and what each area costs.
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Moving to Utah from out of state? Here's the whole playbook — choosing between the Wasatch Front and Wasatch Back, buying a home you've only toured on video, timing the move, and what to handle your first week.
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Draper's market in 2026 is balanced, not slow — and that changes how you should price, prep, and launch. Here's my local playbook for getting it right.
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Sandy's median sits $150K below Draper's, with the same canyon access and the same Canyons School District. Here's where the value pockets are in 2026.
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Heber City posted the strongest appreciation of any market I track — 4.2% year over year — while still costing a fraction of Park City. Here's what's driving it.
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The Sotheby's name is on my card, but what does it actually do for you? A plain-English look at when the brokerage behind your agent matters — and when it doesn't.
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There are thousands of licensed agents along the Wasatch Front. Here's how to figure out which ones actually earn their commission — the questions to ask, the numbers to verify, and the red flags to walk away from.
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Inventory is climbing on schedule, homes in Draper, Sandy, and South Jordan are averaging three to four weeks on market, and neither side holds all the cards. Here's what that means for your offer — or your list price.
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Utah Housing Corporation programs can cover down payment assistance up to 6% of your loan — and most buyers who qualify have never heard of them. Here's how FirstHome, HomeAgain, and Score actually work.
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The down payment is only part of the check you'll write, pre-qualification isn't pre-approval, and you'll probably lose an offer or two before you win. Here's the stuff I wish every first-time buyer heard on day one.
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