The real estate market is an endless source of entertaining treats.  Here are some morsels I spied while visiting properties with clients.   Nothing says “freaky” like textured ceilings done in a hands-and-feet motif.   A rare collision of refined elegance, fuzzy toilet lids, and bathroom carpet.   Security system FAIL.   Well, that is one way to set up your swamp cooler… Tired of that antique patina on your historic home’s woodwork?  Spray paint it.   Introducing the Spartan Kitchen (with accessory flame-out water heater).  Minimalist sheek. Remember that […]

I just listed this cute brick Victorian Era cottage located next to the Jefferson Historic District in Ogden.  The home was constructed around 1907 and has over 1500 SQFT on the main level of the home.  The interior boasts original woodwork, fireplace, decorative lead glass, tall ceilings, and recently refinished fir floors.  There are 2 beds and 1 bath in the home with a bonus room that could serve as a bedroom with an armoir.  The kitchen and bath have both been updated recently.  Both spaces have travertine floors. The […]

I recently hosted a meeting for real estate investors to discuss current market trends and identify investment strategies.  Josh Irvine also took some time to discuss estate planning and how to properly arrange business structures to protect against liability risk.  The meeting was well attended and we had some very good questions asked. Here is the video of our presention:                            

  I just listed this amazingly low priced property on Ogden’s East Bench.  Located at 1232 25th St. just east of Harrison Blvd., this home was constructed in its original form sometime around 1915.  In the 1920’s the attic was finished out into livable space and doubled the size of the home.  The property is over 3160 SQFT.  We have listed the home at an attractive $153,500.   The home sits on a quaint .14 acre lot.  The garage at the end of the driveway is at a crossroads in […]

  I recently closed on the sale of this property I listed in Downtown Ogden. This home is located at 578 24th St. just  a couple blocks from Washington Blvd.  It is walking distance to everything cool about Downtown Ogden.  The home is unique in that it would qualify as a tiny home.  Its livable footprint is only 850 SQFT. Interestingly, the sale of this home is an excellent example of what is happening in the housing market in general.  When the seller asked me to do a market analysis […]

Real Estate is a powerful tool for creating wealth.  It is a relatively stable investment that can be used to reduce tax burdens, improve income,  increase net worth, and preserve wealth through the generations.  So, when it comes to getting in the market and finding the right investments, it is important to know the underlying market trends that are making things happen. Since residential income property is one of the best sources of rent revenues, lets take a look at how the market has behaved over the past several years. […]

Every once in a while, I will take a moment to check in on market statistics to see if what I am experiencing day-to-day in the field matches what is happening across the county.  Once again, my suspicions have been confirmed. The chart you see represents the median price per square foot for homes sold in Weber County.  Using price-per-square-foot as our guide helps us get a better feel for the overall value of homes when stacked side by side.  Using this measure in the overall market shows us trends […]

I just listed this property for sale located in Ogden’s Trolley District neighborhood.  This home is located at 1044 Oak St. in a quiet neighborhood with tree lined streets. The home has new plumbing and paint as well as an updated bathroom.  It is cooled with central air and has a nice floorplan. With 3 bedrooms and over 1/5th acre fenced lot, there is a lot of room to grow with this home. You can view a slideshow of the rest of the home below: If you are interested scheduling […]

For the past several years, I have managed a small and cute rental cottage located at 553 16th Street in Ogden, Utah.  Recently, the owner asked me to organize a major renovation to the building to prepare it for sale.  The transformation was remarkable.  For about $11,000, we were able to take the house from being a tired edifice to a sparkling home. For those of you interested in some of the improvements here are some specifics.  We used the Eddie Bauer color selection at lows.  The exterior was painted […]

I recently had the opportunity to travel to Seattle for a conference.  Whenever I travel to these conferences, I like to get out and take a look around town.  This usually includes catching a ride on the local, sometimes gritty, public mass transit system to really get a flavor for what is happening. For this trip I hopped on the Sound Transit light rail train at the SeaTac Airport and rode into downtown Seattle for a stay at the Sheraton across from the Washington State Convention Center. The city had […]

While visiting a client’s home this recently, I walked to their back yard to check out the property lines.  They shared a long common driveway with their neighbor that ran to the back of the lot.  As we walked to the back this strange building came into view.  It was tucked away in the back of the neighbors yard. I asked my client about this oddity and I discovered that this was an old astronomical observatory that was once used by Weber State University.  Looking at the cinder block construction, […]

I just listed this very interesting property for sale in South Ogden, Utah. Located at 4090 S. Monroe Blvd. this home is less than a mile from Weber State University and comes with 2 accessory apartments.  Each apartment is 1 bedroom and current income is $1345/mo.  from these units.  The owners live in the main 3 bedroom 2 bathroom portion of the home. The layout is very open and spacious and boasts 3562 SQFT.  The master bedroom is extremely large and hosts a sink and mirror station for the ladies […]

I just closed on the purchase of this property for some clients: This early 1960’s rambler was a custom built home in its era.  The home is made of concrete with the floor joists being reinforced concrete beams.  The home is an architectural gem from its period. As would be expected of a home from this time, the floorplan embraces wide open spaces and vaulted ceilings.     A unique feature about this home is its large half acre yard with recreational amenities including a pool and tennish court. My […]

This year has been unusually wet.  Being such, homes have been put under stress as extraordinary amounts of water have threatened basement spaces and roof systems.  When it comes to basements, there are some simple things that people can do to manage problems with wetness. Water that runs off a roofline drips along the edge of the home. That large amount of water doesn’t just magically disappear into the ground never to be seen again.  In some cases, it festers along the foundation and seeps into walls. Here is a […]