Real Estate Information Archive

Summer is quickly approaching and so are the BBQ’s and outdoor gatherings. Brad Miller of Realtytimes.com wrote an article titled, “10 Amazing Ideas for Outdoor Rooms” filled with fun ideas of how to make the most of your extra space outside.

1.Treetop Canopy Room

2.Outdoor Theatre

3.Trellised Roof or Hallway

4.Bedroom with Mother Nature

5.Hole in the Wall

6.Outdoor Living Room

7.Outdoor Kitchen

8.Outdoor Bathroom

9.Outdoor Dining Room

10.Invisible Room

(Photos courtesy of Realtytimes.com)

You can read the full article here.

Sandy offers a variety of recreational activities with 32 parks, Rio Tinto Stadium, the Amphitheatre, and more, you will never be bored! Sandy is the gateway to spectacular skiing at Alta and Snowbird Ski Resorts. They offer year-round sporting activities for all ages and draw tourists from around the world.

Here are some stats:

• Average age: 33.9
• Population: 90,231
• Median household income: $71,932
• Single family homes available: 267
• Single family homes sold in the last 30 days: 118
• Median sale price: $304,000

Pictures of the Rio Tinto stadium, home of Real Salt Lake.

Jaymi Naciri of Realtytimes.com wrote an article titled, “5 Easy Ways to Add Character to Your Home,” filled with wonderful ideas that we love! Sometimes you just need to add a few details to your home to give it that extra special touch.

1. Moldings
2. Cabinetry that looks built in

3. Lighting

4. Cozy reading nook
Better Homes and Gardens says, “Give an awkward area a purpose and appeal. Transform a basic bay or boxy window into a reading nook.”

5. Think Hardware
‘“Reinvent your entry or interior doors with antiqued brass, crystal, porcelain, or colored-glass doorknobs,” said Better Homes and Gardens.’

You can read the full article here.

Cottonwood Heights is nestled in the beautiful mountains of Salt Lake County. The location and beauty of the area make outdoor activities such as running, biking, hiking and skiing extremely popular. Snowbird, Alta and Brighton ski resorts are just through the mouth of Little Cottonwood Canyon. Fourteen miles from Salt Lake City, Cottonwood Heights offers the best of both suburban and city living.

Here are some stats:

• Population: 34,328
• Average age: 36.9
• Median household income: $76,436 (2012)
• Median gross rent: $959

(Information provided by Cottonwood Heights City)

• Single family homes for sale: 86
• Single family homes sold in the last 30 days: 27
• Median sale price: $514,900

(Information provided by Utah Real Estate)

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Utah is a unique state with each city offering its own personality. Draper is located near the point of the mountain, neighboring Sandy. It is only 19 miles South of Downtown Salt Lake City. Draper is known as one of the best paragliding sites in the world. It has 88 miles of city and mountain trails.

Here are some stats:

• Median age: 30.7
• Population: 42,274
• Median household income: $89,935

(Information provided by Draper City)

• Single family homes for sale: 198
• Single family homes sold in the last 30 days: 47
• Median sale price: $429,000

(Information provided by Utah Real Estate)

Pictures of the beautiful Cycle Park in Draper, UT

Sometimes we just need to add a little something to our home to spruce it up. However, we don't always have the budget to go buy new decorations! Jaymi Naciri wrote an article titled, "How to DIY Your Way to a Great Looking Home on a Budget" on Realtytimes.com. Here are her suggestions:

• Cut a rug
• Create some art
• Fancy it up

• Create a home theater
• Make laundry a luxury
• Design an easy home office

• Build your own headboard

You can read the full article here.

Spring is flying by and soon we'll be heading into Summer! Jaymi Naciri wrote an article for Realtytimes.com titled, "The 13 Things You Need to Do to Your Home Before Summer." 

1. Buy a soaker hose

2. Change your air filters

3. Change your refrigerator filter

4. Buy some decent outdoor furniture

Photo courtesy of The Jones Journal

5. Plant something pretty

6. Ditch your ruddy throws and blankets

7. Change out your backsplash

8. Clean your carpets

9. Plant a vegetable garden

10. Clean your windows

11. Slap on some solar screens

12. Take on a project and make it a family affair

13. Build a firepit

You can view the full article here.

Smart Home Solutions by First for Women

• Get any picture frame ready to hang: super glue a soda-can tab to the back of a picture frame.
• Mess-proof recipe cards: put your handwritten recipe cards under a glass pot lid to easily view the recipe while keeping it clean.
• What's a speedy way to fill holes in a wall? Dab a bit of white (non-gel) toothpaste in the hole. It will harden and dry.
• Fix a "sticky" can opener: run your can opener over a piece of wax paper as if you were opening a can.
• No more cloudy glasses: pour 2 tbs. of white vinegar into your dishwasher along with the dishwasher detergent.