50 cents a scoop!

Did you know that you can get delicious Farr's hard ice cream at Ridley's Market in Midway for just 50 cents a scoop?

Our friendly Ridley's Market offers ice cream in a sugar cone, a waffle cone, or a cup with one, two, or three scoop options. And they are hefty scoops!

Our family visits the ice cream counter at Ridley's often. So of course we all have our favorites. Here are Heath's Favorite Five:

5. Chocolate Peanut Butter             
4. Cookie Dough
3. Playdough
2. Brownies on the Moon
1. Pistachio 

Pistachio is always Heath's favorite flavor! ALWAYS.

Brought to you by Heath Harvey @ HeathsHomes.com

What YOU need to know if you are considering buying or selling your home in the next 4 months.

In the May 2017 issue of the Salt Lake Realtor Magazine, an article was published with an eye catching title, 'The Strongest Seller's Market Ever.' So I had to read it.

The article points out what we have personally witnessed here in Wasatch County - fewer listings and a lag in new home construction. This combo makes for a robust sellers market, and this means home prices are up. Sellers are getting multiple offers in on their homes that are at or near listing price. This is great news for those wanting to sell their home but a bit rough for most first time home buyers.
The current situation puts potential home buyers that are not using a real estate agent at a severe disadvantage, as well as those that are selling their homes by themselves. For those that are not familiar with the home buying or selling process, which includes most people, the process can be taxing and stressful, as well as possibly short cutting themselves financially.
The knowledge a successful real agent possesses concerning tight deadlines, correctly filling out contracts, appropriate pricing, disclosures, inspections, earnest money, warranties and a handful of other issues, will probably be the difference between someone buying the house of their dreams for the best price or losing it to another buyer. Likewise, it might be the difference in selling a home for the best price and under the best circumstances rather than losing buyers because of inexperience or selling it under what it is truly worth.

Troy Peterson, the president of the Salt Lake Board of Realtors, is the one who was quoted saying "This is the strongest seller's market ever." He was referring to the state of Utah and his comments noted that competition is fierce for homes priced under $500,000 right now. We see that truth in Wasatch County. If you need any real estate advice, recommendation, consultation, or instruction, please feel free to let me help you. I love being a real estate agent. I love working with people to help them find their own little piece of happiness in our beautiful valley. I love the process of buying and selling homes, and I am great at it. 801-631-3430

Brought to you by Heath Harvey @ HeathsHomes.com

Your afternoon sweets craving solved!

Sometimes we need just a little dose of deliciousness, just a little taste of sweetness, something to ease the aching of our sweet tooth. Here is the answer - a cup of cake. Chocolate cake.

So without having to make an entire cake, wait an hour to eat it, and then end up eating too much of it, the solution is simple, very inexpensive and satisfying.

In a favorite 12 ounce microwave safe mug add the dry ingredients:

3 tablespoons of flour

3 tablespoons of sugar

2 tablespoons cocoa powder

1/4 tsp baking powder

a pinch of salt

Mix well with a fork, then add:

3 tablespoons of milk

3 tablespoons of vegetable oil

a splash of vanilla

Blend until smooth and throw in a few spoonfuls of chocolate chips for good measure. Microwave for 90 seconds. Do not overcook or your cake will dry out. Let your mug sit and cool for 3 or 4 minutes in the microwave before you enjoy this happy one serving delight!

We can thank Ree Drummond for this recipe of happiness and sanity, and our friends at Guild Mortgage for the sweet mug!

Brought to you by Heath Harvey @ HeathsHomes.com

Shining the Light on Five Great Corner Lot Homes

The Corner Lot

All of these homes for sale sit on a corner lot. The corner lot boasts quite a few perks. Let's talk about a few of them.

* the actual lot size tends to be larger, especially the side yard

* a circular driveway is an easy possibility

* more parking space on the street is available

* a side loading garage is possible and is very appealing

* you have a few less neighbors

* access to the back yard for storing an RV or a trailer is easier

* garden enthusiasts can exhibit more of their handiwork

* a large side yard that can host an incredible ball field, free standing deck, gazebo, gardens, etc

* real, true, blue outdoor elbow and breathing room

So let's have a look at a few great corner lot homes in Heber City and Midway currently on the market.

* near Cari Lane in Midway
* 2356 square feet
* farm style home on 1/3 acre
* 2 fireplaces and 3 bedrooms
* wrap around covered front porch
* beautifully landscaped yard, patio, hot tub, and sports court
* $625,000

* near the center of Heber City
* 1380 square feet
* cottage style home on .27 acres
* 3 bedrooms
* spacious dining room
* large, shaded fenced yard with great concrete patio area for relaxing and entertaining
* $287,000

* located on the lush, south side of Midway
* 4786 square feet
* newer style home on .27 acres
* 6 bedrooms and 3 car garage
* gorgeous kitchen with granite and stainless steel
* fenced yard, dog run, generously sized composite back deck
* $499,000

* far eastern portion of Heber City
* 5290 square feet 
* circular driveway and 2 large heated garages
* 1.33 acres, equestrian property
* state of the art kitchen
* beautiful, substantial back deck with mature landscaping
* $979,000

* located near Memorial Hill in Midway
* 1931 square feet
* 3 bedrooms
* bungalow style home on .55 acres
* 1 full water share
* covered, open porch with expansive yard with endless possibilities
* $329,000

Ray Hartshome, a partner with Chicago's Hartshome Plunkart Architecture, says that a corner lot home is a "rare home that's distinctive in a world that makes distinctive homes more valuable." 

Corner lots give you a unique opportunity to become whatever it is you want it to become - a landscaper's dream, a gardener's haven, a sports-enthused family's playground, a hobbyist's workshop, a child or pet's cavernous world, a place to enjoy fewer neighbors, or anything that suits you.

Let me know if you are interested in viewing any of these properties. I would be glad to show you around a few of the valley's best corner lot homes as well as any others that appeal to you. Call or text me at 801 631-3430.

Brought to you by Heath's Homes @ HeathsHomes.com

Wasatch County Home Sales Graph Report

If you like knowing about your community and how your own little piece of heaven fits into it, have a look.

These graphs were generated for homes in Midway, Heber City, Charleston, and Wallsburg by the Wasatch Front Regional MLS on April 29th, 2017.

The first graph shows the average selling price of homes every quarter since 2012.

The second graph shows the same average selling price along with the total number of homes sold for the same time frame.

You can analyze these graphs and make your own conclusions that personally interest you. There are many inferences and presumptions you can make looking at these graphs, especially where your home may fit in as well as upcoming trends and patterns.

It is nice to know how the local real estate market is currently doing as well as it's past so you can stay informed.

The housing market is strong in the valley. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.

801 631-3430

Brought to you by Heath Harvey @ HeathsHomes.com