Vacant units are often a liability waiting to happen.  We reaffirmed that this week as pipes unexpectedly burst in a townhome unit causing water to pour into a neighboring unit.  Never underestimate the benefits of professional management.  If you need property management services, give me a call at 801-390-1480

Ogden City has become become more vigilant recently in its enforcement of building codes.  Among these codes is egress requirements for basement windows.  This has been an ongoing debate in the city since new construction standards increased significantly in 2008.  Fortunately, there has been some relief and it isn’t the end of the world for landlords with basement apartments.  Learn more about the details and some solutions to keep our units safe and functional without breaking the bank.  

In 2014 I wrote about the disparity between two of Ogden’s most prominent neighborhoods, the venerated East Bench and the heretofore notorious East Central now  co-branded as Trolley District.  At that time, with the market beginning to heal from the deep wounds of the 2008-2012 real estate depression, there were some early signs of adjustment between the two neighborhoods. Today we revisit this topic with some new charts to illustrate the point.  Yesteryear’s charts consumed a lot of data and time.  This go around I wanted to illustrate the differences […]

In another sign that the grandiose promises of “technological disruption” in the real estate market have once again come up empty, Utah based Homie has announced that it is laying off up to 20% of its workforce.  You might recall that Homie started as a low listing fee brokerage wrapped in the cloak of a tech company.  Due to revenue struggles it branched out into title services and financing to help keep the company bottom line going. We have to give them credit for trying.  But, alas, a business model […]

Opendoor is a massive company that buys homes with cash from sellers and then flips them at resale for a profit.  Or, at least that is how the model is supposed to work.  Supported by computer driven models of house prices, market demand, and return on investment, the company emerged on the public stock exchanges in 2020 and entered the housing market in earnest as it snatched up homes while demand and prices skyrocketed. Well, the business model was working wonderfully on the way up.  On the way down, the […]

In a bizarre deja vu for Elite Craft Homes, another development of theirs has gone up in flames.  We might take a trip in the wayback machine to last year’s incredible inferno that destroyed a freshly framed 4-story structure at 28th and Grant Ave. This time, the fire was located at the corner of 34th and Washington with a freshly framed three story structure.  The site was scheduled to be fenced off but vandals likely took advantage of the situation before that could be done.   There are suspicions that […]

We embarked on an ambitious project of creating a historic style garden shed that would honor and compliment the historic homes in our neighborhood. We also wanted it to function for 100 years or more long after we are gone. Needless to say, a plastic shed wasn’t going to make the cut. Here is a video of 10 weeks of sporadic work compressed into less than three minutes.  Other My Old House videos are available on our Youtube channel. Enjoy!

Broker Jeremy Peterson offers the latest charts and graphs showing the remarkable change in market conditions in Weber County , Utah. To answer questions about this ever changing market, contact Jeremy at 801-390-1480

We just closed on the sale of this listing in Roy.  The home was part of an estate sale.  We learned a lot as the market sought to settle on a price in the new market paradigm.  Check out the video for the full story.     If you or anyone you know is in the market to buy or sell their home, give me a call at 801-390-1480

We just closed on the purchase of this home for a buyer.  It was interesting to test the waters with a cash offer in the new summer market paradigm.  Check out the video for the full story.   If you or anyone you know is in the market to buy or sell a home, give me a call at 801-390-1480

The Own In Ogden Program has been a long standing institution in the Ogden real estate market. For decades, first time home buyers have been able to benefit from program funds when purchasing their first home.  With housing prices increasing rapidly over the past several years, program guidelines had been unable to keep up with the changing financial landscape.   Recently, Own In Ogden announced exciting new changes to their program.  Program funds have been enhanced to reflect current market conditions and there are some exciting caveats for teachers, police […]

We just listed this large fourplex property located at 545 22nd Street in Ogden. We have managed this building for the owner for the past six years. The building is nearly 2,900 SQFT with three levels. It sits across from the new Stone Hill subdivision. Rent Rolls are as follows: Unit 1 – $635 – Lease Expires August 31st. Rents increasing to $750 2 – $650 – Lease Expires August 31st. Rents increasing to $750 3 – $685 – Tenant vacating July 31st. Rents increasing to $750 4 – $825 […]

It is time for another real estate market update.  In this episode, I conjure the powers of science to provide a graphic representation of what is happening in the market right now.  You won’t be disappointed.   If you are in the market to buy or sell a home, give me a call. 801-390-1480

After a two year hiatus, we just relisted this amazing example of historic Queen Anne Victorian architecture located at 2447 Monroe Blvd. in Ogden, Utah.  The home was built in 1899 by W.G. and Elizabeth Biddle.  Both were handcart pioneers who homesteaded in Utah after relocating from England.  They constructed the home in the later years of their life. The home is currently configured as a duplex and is fully occupied with rents of  $2225 per month.  The home sits on an impressive .20 acres city lot across the street […]

We recently listed this home for sale in Roy located at 5156 S> 3925 W.  The home is located near the south Midland Dr. extension transacting the subdivision.  The home is part of an estate sale and we are working with family to help liquidate this portion of the estate. The property is 1240 SQFT with about 620 SQFT on each level.  The three bedroom configuration maximizes the utility of the available space.  Meanwhile, the .22 acre lot provides ample room for backyard relaxation. A two car garage provides plenty […]