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 […]