We recently completed the lockout for an eviction of a property we have managed since April 2021.  We inherited this tenant and after hitting brick walls in the court during eviction moratorium, patiently waited for the moratorium to expire.  Once the moratorium expired, we moved quickly to remove this tenant from the property.  Rather than filing a complaint for unpaid rent, which we knew she might attempt to pay with Utah Rent Relief, we filed a termination of tenancy in August which in effect gave this tenant 30 days to […]

The Stone Hill subdivision in Ogden has completed build out. What was once the site of the 1970’s dystopian concrete bunker version of Dee Elementary school is now a new neighborhood of avant-garde two story hamlets. With tile exteriors and geometroid porch awnings, the eclectic construction has been popular among buyers seeking refuge in Ogden’s historic urban center. Since this project was city sponsored and list prices were derived from both market forces and government administrative rules, a lottery system was used to determine the lucky buyers who would be […]

Change within the real estate market is slow moving. But its impulses can be felt even if the ultimate outcome is in the distance. This month we share the the lastest charts and graphs and some of the interesting dynamics at play.  Some indicators run contrary to what we would expect to see in the current market.  Find out which ones those are and what we can expect in the future.    If you are in the market to sell your home, be sure to give me a call at […]

We have been in some scare places over the past two years.  One building was a meth house choking in filth and creepy hidden chambers.  Another was a drug nest used for prostitution.  Both of these buildings were bad places to spend time.  We took video of our experiences.  With the spectre of October looming over us, we thought it was an appropriate time to share these with you.  So settle down and make sure you leave the lights on as we present Ogden House of Horror.     Hope […]

Work has already been underway but it was formally announced recently what big plans Snowbasin has in their future.   Among parking expansion and lift improvements, the resort plans a major 300 bed hotel along with a new village at Earl’s Lodge.   While Ogden Valley residents are extremely sensitive to new developments, Snowbasin appears to have the public in mind while formulating its growth.  Meanwhile, look for some exciting developments happening at one of Utah’s best kept secrets (for now).  

While our basement project has been ongoing for nearly 4 years now, we took a small detour to restore and rejuvenate a sleeping porch which is cantilevered to the second story of our home.  Watch as we demolish, mill custom woodwork in our back yard, and reconstruct the space to look amazing. We hope you enjoyed!

Ogden residents mourned this morning after hearing of the loss of community landmark and historic business Topper Bakery. Around 10:30 last night our family smelled smoke and went outside to discover the source. While we didn’t see anything unusual, what we didn’t realize was that a few blocks away the cherished Topper Bakery building was burning. Their donuts, orange rolls, and dinner rolls will be missed while they regroup and/or rebuild. Hats off to Topper Bakery! (Fire photo courtesy KSL)

Broker Jeremy Peterson offers a deep dive into current Northern Utah market dynamics with plenty of charts and analysis to boot. Have questions about the market? Comment below or give Jeremy a call at 801-390-1480  

The bulk of July sales data is in and the trend is looking very interesting this summer in Weber County real estate.  While current price per square foot is significantly higher than July of last year, the month over month figures appear to show a flattening in price increases.  I will have a video update in mid-August after CPI figures are released.  But just a casual first glance at this chart tells us that we are at an inflection point in the market.  Will price per square foot drop?  Is […]

A new proposal is on the table by a developer to convert the vacant lot near the corner of 18th and Washington Blvd. into a large townhouse project.  A recent meeting with the planning commission highlighted some of the proposed details.   The proposed scope of the project would be between Kiesel Ave and Washington Ave. and bounded by the Mountain America Credit Union owned lot near 18th St. on the north and the Ogden River on the south.  A total of 41 units are proposed. Architecture at the site […]

We recently closed on the sale of this home in the Stone Hill subdivision located a block east of Downtown Ogden.  Here is a video and story about how this home sold in today’s current crazy seller’s market. If you are in the market to sell your home, give me a call. 801-390-1480

We recently completed the lockout of a tenant who abused the eviction moratorium to avoid removal from the property. This particular tenant had unwelcome guests at the property as well as trash and other lease violations.  The eviction moratorium (and head fakes from authorities about its end date) kept us in the lurch while trying to evict them.  Finally, we were able to get them out after filing a complaint based on trash accumulating at the property. Here are the photo exhibits we submitted to the courts. April 16   […]

The last week of June saw a tragic loss of property on the 300 block of 28th Street. After fire fighters extingquished a blaze in the afternoon at 29th and Washington Blvd. another fire was started at massive apartment building under construction on 28th Street. The building was nearly finished begin framed at the time the blaze started. Here are video reports of the event: We sent our condolences to those who lost so much property in this tragedy.  We are grateful no one lost their lives.

The real estate market is reaching extremes that are unsustainable. Is a price collapse eminent? No. But other discomfort might be. Find out what might be coming.

We just closed on the sale of this unique downtown commercial property.  Walk through the building with broker Jeremy Peterson as he shows you the buildings features and discusses the sale of the building.     If you are interested in commercial property in Ogden, call me at 801-390-1480