Mark's Blog

If you are planning to sell your home this spring, you should start now to get it ready for sale.  There are a few minor changes you can make that will provide a good return on the investment in your home. Paint dated kitchen cabinets white or black Paint the interior walls in earth tones to appe...

At today’s interest rates, homeowners who qualify for refinancing should be able to save a significant amount on their monthly mortgage payment. But you may be able to save even more by putting some of the tips below into play: 1. Consider going solo. If you or your spouse has a significantly be...

In these economic times, many homeowners could really benefit from the money available through a home equity loan or line of credit. However, there’s often confusion regarding the details of these two options. To set the record straight, we compare them side-by-side: A home equity loan (or secon...

After years of putting of plans for a new deck, a better kitchen or a bigger family room, it seems many Americans are now ready to get back to business of remodeling their homes.  For the first time since 2006 , the remodeling industry is predicting a significant increase. If you're planning to j...

We are working on finding more information on putting a Bluegrass festival together in September this year.  We have contacted some musicians and we will be working on dates soon.  The newsletter will be coming out in the next few weeks and we are looking for contributors for future newsletters. ...

Hey Everyone, look for our listings in most of the Salt Lake Journals.  This is a free publication that goes out to all the houses in the Salt Lake Valley, and they should be showing up to your doorstep real soon.  Our agents will also be putting articles about the local real estate market in the...

Also known as a Michigan U-Turn the new ThrUTurn will be coming to Draper, UT.  It is going to go in at the intersection of 12300 South and State Street.  To view the project you can go to www.udot.utah.gov/thruturn, where they have a video simulation.  The design has been successfully implemente...

Most of us have already driven through the area on 700 East in the Construction Zone.  We all realize in Utah we have the four seasons of almost winter, winter, still winter and road construction as Jeff Foxworthy says.  Well I am here to let you know that the expected to continue through June of...

Always remember that any remodeling projects that will cost more than 30% of the value of your home it is always a good idea to look into the possibility of moving to see if there is a home on the market that already fits your needs without the headache of a remodel.  With that in mind here are m...

The plans for the 20,000 square foot facility were unvieled by Slat Lake Coutny and ETA Architects at a recent lunchen.  Menber of the comunity were thrilled to see the plans for the center that will feature several activities.  Here are some of the activites that seniors will be able to take par...