Fantastic home for sale in the heart of Heber City

This home has incredible views in every direction. The large top level deck off the kitchen is shaded by aspen trees with views over Heber City and towards Mount Timpanogos. The newly painted deck overlooks a huge, fenced backyard with a shed, mature trees, large covered sandbox, swings, and large lawn area with automatic sprinklers.

Great views also await you from the large bay window in the front of the house. Currently you can see agricultural views of a 20 acre farmed parcel that was recently sold to Heber City Corporation for a park, cemetery, and open space.

The home is located within walking distance to schools, churches, and shopping. The walkout basement has a ground floor patio. There is a large RV parking pad with an on-site sani-dump sewer drain.

There are two gas fireplaces, all new faucets, new paint, all new door hardware, and a new roof in 2017. There is the possibility of a 5th bedroom in an unfinished basement. This home is a rare find in the Heber Valley.

Click here for the link to the Wasatch Front Regional MLS.

Give me a call or text me and we can book your personal showing now.

801-631-3430

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Housing prices in the valley are on the rise

The home sales graph generated by the Wasatch Front MLS is out for the 2nd quarter of 2018.

The green line shows the homes listed.

The black line shows the homes sold.

The blue line shows the median sold price.

This graph shows the previous 5 years for Heber City, Charleston, and Midway.

There were 301 homes listed for sale in the 2nd quarter; April, May and June. There is usually a large jump in inventory every 2nd quarter and this year was no different.  

There were 185 homes sold in the 2nd quarter this year. The black line is following the usual shape. In the previous 5 years there have been more homes sold in the 3rd quarter than the 2nd. Hearing the housing forecasts and real estate market data, I think we can expect the same trend this year.

The median price of homes sold in the 2nd quarter this year was $469,000. This is down a little bit from the 1st quarter because there was more inventory available during the 2nd quarter so the prices were able to decrease a little. As the blue line keeps its general trend upwards as housing prices in the valley continue to climb, it is evident that many people are discovering the wonders of this community and the thriving economy in Utah and moving into the Heber Valley or upgrading their homes. We are experiencing a strong housing market and will probably continue to do so.

I find the statistics of the real estate market fascinating and there is so much information to glean from this graph. If you have any questions and would like to discuss this graph or if you have any other real estate concerns, I would love to talk with you. Give me a call. 801 631-3430

P.S. If you found this interesting, you might like Utah's Prosperity Scorecard stats here.

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JR Smith Elementary neighborhoods are the place to be

Last May Principal Ryan Brown was 1 of 3 public school administrators in the state of Utah awarded the 2017 Huntsman Award of Excellence in Education. The awards program recognizes outstanding educators working in publicly funded Utah schools. Mr. Brown is the beloved principal at Heber City's JR Smith Elementary located on 500 North. 

Below are three incredible homes currently for sale that are serviced by JR Smith Elementary School, Mr. Brown and the rest of his dedicated school staff. It is a fantastic school and a fabulous place to live.

2200 square feet built in 2005

located in Cattleman's Corner

6 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms on .19 acres

Listed by Michele Haley with Urban Utah Homes and Estates

2864 square feet built in 1994

located in Valley Hills

3 bedrooms and 3 baths on .37 acres

Listed by Marleigh Savage with Allstar Realty Heber LLC

2462 square feet built in 1996

located in Timp Meadows

4 bedrooms and 3 baths on .21 acres

Listed by Jalayne Bassett with Equity Real Estate - Luxury Group

Please let me know if you are interested in seeing any of these homes and I will book you an appointment to see them. 
801 631-3430
Congratulations Mr. Brown and JR Smith Elementary School for such a prestigious award. Thank you for your outstanding performance and providing such a great service to our local school kids.

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Do one of these newly listed homes appeal to you?

 Ready to see what is new on the market?

These homes have been newly listed in the past two weeks.

4 bedrooms, 2 baths, 3 fireplaces

.32 acres with a fenced back yard and large deck

3584 square feet for $389,900

Listed by Matt Evans and Dan Evans

with Summit Realty, Inc

2 bedroom, 2 bath, 1 fireplace

One level living with new carpet and tile

1501 square feet for $240,000

Listed by Tiffani Rudd

with Dwell Realty Group

4 bedrooms, 3 baths, 1 fireplace

Oversized garage, RV storage, and shop on 1.08 acres

3341 square feet for $669,900

Listed by Nancy Keyser

with Allstar Realty Heber LLC

3 bedroom, 3 bath, 1 fireplace

New roof, south facing driveway on .37 acres

2864 square feet for $420,000

Listed by Marleigh Savage

with Allstar Realty Heber LLC

3 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, 1 fireplace

3 level home on .44 acres

amazing master suite

4500 square feet for $499,00

Listed by Justin Harding

with Agency Realty

Let me know if you would like to go see any of these homes. I will book us an appointment and you can be one of the first people to view them. 801 631-3430

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Does your parking strip need to be resuscitated?

If that spot between your sidewalk and the street is looking pretty raggedy, now is the perfect time to be taking care of that. Parking strips with lush grass that look perfect are one thing, but most parking strips aren't lush and full and green and pretty. They're sad little extensions of our yards that we as homeowners are responsible for, and they usually look less than ideal.

Here are a few easy steps I found at Sunset Western Gardens that I added to as well, They will help you get yours looking spiffy before the heat of summer hits us. Because face it, you would rather be out there digging in the sweet April warmth than the tough July heat radiating off the pavement.

1. Remove weeds and unwanted plants, which is usually the half-way alive grass. For some stubborn roots and plants, give them a little shot of Round-Up or Killzall.
2. If the soil is compacted and lifeless, you need to till it up and add some compost or well rotted manure as well as a bit of fresh topsoil if needed. (I know that sounds super easy, but we all know that takes some time and some muscle.)
3. Figure out your layout. If it's a long strip, you will for sure want to add some stepping stones, pavers, or a few paths for people, mostly kids, to walk through. Plus, hard-scaped materials like rock, stone, and wood just make landscapes look better.

They add an element of structure, stability, and permanency. Even if your strip isn't really long, a nice path that takes your feet from the road to the sidewalk looks good and it reduces the amount of space you have to plant.

4. Think about smart plants for your space. There may be an existing tree or shrub you can work around or totally remove. Your choice. Is your spot sunny or shady? Is there water readily available or do you need to figure that out? Do automatic sprinklers hit that area or do you need to figure out a soaker hose solution? Will the plants deter or be harmed by snow plows or mail delivery? Do you know how tall or wide your new plants will get? Heber City Ordinances say this about landscaping parking strips:

The area of the street right-of-way between the curb line, or the proposed curb lines as established by the City Street Standard, and the property line (park strip) shall be landscaped, maintained and kept free of weeds by the abutting property owner with any combination of lawn, shrubs, trees, flowers, growing ground cover, small rocks, bark, and non-grouted/non-bonded pavers. Park strips may not be hard surfaced except for approved driveways, bike trails, equestrian trails and walk areas. No objects or plantings shall be placed within the right of way which would obstruct the visibility of street signs or which would obstruct the intersection visibility triangles. Such objects and plantings are deemed a public nuisance.

Heber City also has ordinances for street trees. What kind to plant, what not to plant, where they may be planted in association with hydrants, corners, other trees, stop signs, etc. Click here to visit their website to see this ordinance. Midway City doesn't have any ordinances regarding parking strips other than it is the owner's responsibility to improve and maintain them.

5. Purchase plants and get planting. The best overall look will result from planting in drifts. Choose a handful of plants and buy a few of each one. Plant three of the same kind of plant in a triangle together. This method will get you a a simple, classic and cohesive look. If you want a more bold look, you can plant them more sporadically or perfectly symmetric. 

Sunset Western Garden says you should make your plant selections with these traits: unthirsty, unfussy, persistent, compact height, attractive foliage, tidy growth, variety of textures and shapes, and varied bloom times.

This photo shows moderately carefree, easy, drought tolerant plants. Irises are very easy to grow and get thicker and thicker every year. Their water needs are moderate to low once established and after they are done flowering, their lush green foliage looks great for the rest of the season.

Because we live in Utah, we need to be smart with our plant selections even more than other areas do. There are so many varieties of perennials and shrubs that still look great with less water. When you go shopping, ask the nursery employees and read the tags. Visualize your parking strip area and the amount of water, sun, traffic, and maintenance it will get and make a good choice. 

6. Mulch your area and make sure it gets watered well to establish your plants. If you plant now, by July they will look fuller and more beautiful than if you wait to do this project in the heat of the summer. And of course, you need to weed. Give your new plants the benefit of not having to compete for water or sun with weedy plants.

A spiffed up parking strip at your house will be well appreciated by you and everyone else that gets to walk, bike, and drive past your property. Your enjoyment increases as well as your curb appeal. - Rachel

PS - for a look at some gardening styles you can incorporate into your yard, click here and here.

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The most recent home sales statistics for Heber City and Charleston

The Wasatch Front Regional MLS just released their most recent statistics report for the Heber City and Charleston area. This report does not include Midway. To see that report, click here.

There are three different entries reported for the previous three years on this graph. The green line entry is the total number of homes listed by quarter. The black line is the total number of homes sold by quarter, and the blue line is the median sale price by quarter.

Buying or selling your home is a big deal and I would like to help you become the most educated buyer or seller.

If you would like to discuss the real estate market in the Heber Valley or have any questions about buying or selling your home, please feel free to give me a call. I'd love to help you become the most educated and prepared client. 801-631-3430

I can also email you additional informative graphs and statistics if you would like more information about our valley's real estate trends.

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Heber City's Updated Quarterly Home Sales Graph

The Wasatch Front Regional MLS collects data and compiles quarterly home sales graphs. This graph was just published at the first of July, therefore it includes June's information that ends the second quarter of 2017.

The blue line is the median sold price in $.

The black line is the total number of homes sold.

The green line is the total number of homes listed.

This graph is for the last 5 years in Heber City and Charleston. It does not include Midway.

As you look at the graph, you can make many conclusions about how the real estate market has performed in Heber City and Charleston. You can see the seasonal real estate trends that are common in the United States with the majority of homes being listed in the 2nd quarter and the least amount being listed in the 4th quarter. The increase in home prices over the past 5 years is evident as well as the increase in the number of homes sold since 2012. There is all kinds of information you can conclude from this graph.

I like to keep my clients informed about the real estate market's overall health and make you the best informed seller or buyer. If you have any questions about this graph, the value of your own home, or if you are thinking about another home, I'd love to help.

Give me a call at 801-631-3430

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Head to Concert in the Park prepared this week!

Despite all the great food vendors at Heber City's Concert in the Park, we packed our own picnic dinner last week when we headed out for some summer evening enjoyment. It was delicious and so so easy. Here it is, the perfect filling yet light, cool picnic salad.

CONCERT IN THE PARK SALAD
3 cups of chicken broth or water and bouillon
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 garlic clove, minced
3/4 tsp ground ginger, divided
1 1/4 pounds boneless skinless chicken
1 1/2 cups chicken broth or water and bouillon
1 1/2 cups uncooked long grain rice
1 tbsp butter
1 10 ounce pkg frozen peas, thawed
1/2 cup sliced green onions
6-8 sweet baby peppers, all colors
DRESSING:
1/4 cup cider vinegar
2 tbsp Dijon mustard
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp olive oil
2 tsp honey
1 garlic clove, minced
dash of ground ginger

DIRECTIONS:
In a large pot combine chicken, lemon juice, garlic, 1/4 tsp ginger, 3 cups of chicken broth (or use 3 cups water and 3 tsp bouillon) and bring to a slow boil. Cook chicken over low heat until done. Remove chicken and cool.

Cook rice in 1 1/2 cups of chicken broth (or 1 1/2 cups of water and 1 1/2 tsp bouillon), 1/2 tsp ginger, butter and salt. Fluff with a fork.

Put rice and chicken into a large bowl and cool. Add peas, onions, peppers, and whatever else is in your fridge that sounds good. I had some broccoli and cauliflower that I added and the peas were fresh from the garden.

Whisk together the dressing ingredients and drizzle over salad. Toss to coat well. Refrigerate for a few hours.

We made some biscuits to go with our salad and it was the perfect summer evening light dinner to go along with the music and atmosphere of the concert in the park.

This week we get to hear harmony, acoustic, contemporary, folk, pop, and rock all wrapped into one with Mister Sister, a local band. Don't miss it this week, Thursday, July 20th at the park on Heber City's Main Street. The Farmer's Market begins at 4:00 pm and the concert starts at 6:30 pm.

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