Health and Safety Fair Monday Thru Friday this week at Grace Lutheran School!!!   Love this!  Every day this week will feature a different event rounding out the week with a huge event for all on Friday afternoon from 2:30  - 6:30.  Below is a recap of events for Monday   Grace Lutheran School's First Ever Health and Safety Week! Yes! An entire week! Each day, throughout October 18-22, our students will be receiving education on personal safety, cyber safety, health and nutrition and more. The Health and Safety Fair will begin on Friday, October 22 from 2:30 - 6:30 in the school gym and will include everything from bike safety to flu vaccinations. Following is a schedule of planned activities for the week... Monday:  Fire and Safety • 8:00 am - Sandy City Fire Department will welcome ou... 10/17/2010

In several recent energy audits of older elementary schools in Utah we found out why we froze to death as a child sitting in those classrooms. No wonder we wore jackets while sitting at our desks. Even before we started the huge blower door fans to depressurize the building we noticed how cold the entire windowed walls were. These schools are retrofitting and installing new triple pane energy efficient window systems. The results are outstanding - not only is the draftiness gone, but the windows are blocking out the chilling outside temperature. Two particular classrooms had "zero" insulation on the north side walls. The entire block wall was "blue" or cold. In the thermal images - the blue is cold and red colors warm.     09/23/2010

Energy Audit Revisited - One year later we find lower utility bills and a draft free home in Pepperwood Community of Sandy, UT. It was almost one year ago that we did performed an energy audit on a large home on Snowstar Lane in this gated community. This particular 6,000 sq ft home was "leaking at the seams". We found about 3.4 air changes per hour - one of the complaints was the draftiness when the wind was blowing. We also found missing insulation in several wall cavities. This year set up the blower door again for the first time since the retrofit and the air leakage is down to 1.2 air changes per hour. All of the walls and ceilings are fully insulated and their utility bills are averaging around 30% less than the year before. Proff again that energy audits really work. Visit our we... 09/16/2010

Sandy Utah, Fundraiser and Community Event:  Oktoberfest 2010  Grace Lutheran School Oktoberfest, Sandy Utah....  Here is an offical invite to all of you.  Oktoberfest is a terrific event set up for all to enjoy.  Its one of the schools biggest fundraisers.  We are still looking for crafty people, or people with business' to help donate items for the silent auction.  We REALLY need your help.   If you are looking for a way to donate to the community we would love to hear from you.  If you would like to donate please let me know.   tax # 87-0388104/ sales tax exemption # N10365 1815 East 9800 SouthSandy, UT 84092-385     Please call me with questions or your donation!!!!  Thank you and the kids thank you! 801.580.5624   kboeks@gmail.com     09/12/2010

Grace Lutheran School Oktoberfest, Sandy Utah....  Here is an offical invite to all of you.  Oktoberfest is a terrific event set up for all to enjoy.  Its one of the schools biggest fundraisers.  We are still looking for crafty people, or people with business' to help donate items for the silent auction.  We REALLY need your help.   If you are looking for a way to donate to the community we would love to hear from you.  If you would like to donate please let me know.   tax # 87-0388104/ sales tax exemption # N10365 1815 East 9800 SouthSandy, UT 84092-385    Please call me with questions or your donation!!!!  Thank you and the kids thank you! 801.580.5624   kboeks@gmail.com     09/12/2010

Sandy UT Homes For Sale, Salt Lake Report This weeks Sandy UT Homes For Sale, Salt Lake Report  looks at all of the homes and condos for sale in Sandy Utah.  Homes For Sale in Sandy City make up about 9% of the 7,327  houses, condominiums, townhouses and twin homes listed for sale on the MLS (Wasatch Front Multiple Listing Service) by REALTORS in Salt Lake City UT. You will find houses and condos in Sandy listed from between $100,000 to more than $2.5 Million dollars for a few of Sandy's luxury homes. We have not included many rental homes, unless they are "rent to own", nor For Sale By Owners (FSBOS) or New Construction Homes that have not been listed by the builder.  HOMES FOR SALE BY OWNER In Sandy Utah: FSBOs can still be an option for someone looking to buy a home in Sandy UT.  To ... 09/07/2010

Energy Auditing Historical Buildings like the old Orton-Malstrom House in Sandy, Utah | Information gathered from any Utah energy audits in the Historic Areas of Salt Lake County, Utah will be used to determine energy efficiency, retrofitting and weatherization projects. Retrofitting projects will include air infiltration, energy efficient windows and doors, insulation levels, weather-stripping and caulking, and electric base loads.   Using the data from the energy audit to retrofit and improve the energy efficiency of a number of it's municipal buildings that will result in substantial reduction in energy usage.   DOES ADDING INSULATION REALLY HELP?    Third Party Energy Auditing Verification by Alamo Infrared on Episode 116 of Homes Today Utah. An old home was chosen in Salt Lake City... 09/02/2010

Energy Auditing Historical Buildings like the old Mary Ellen Parmley House in Sandy, Utah | Information gathered from any Utah energy audits in the Historic Areas of Salt Lake County, Utah will be used to determine energy efficiency, retrofitting and weatherization projects. Retrofitting projects will include air infiltration, energy efficient windows and doors, insulation levels, weather-stripping and caulking, and electric base loads.   Using the data from the energy audit to retrofit and improve the energy efficiency of a number of it's municipal buildings that will result in substantial reduction in energy usage.   DOES ADDING INSULATION REALLY HELP?    Third Party Energy Auditing Verification by Alamo Infrared on Episode 116 of Homes Today Utah. An old home was chosen in Salt Lake ... 09/01/2010

Blood Drive Grace Lutheran School, Sandy Utah.  Need something to do?  Feel the need to donate some blood?  I have the place for you.  Check it out.  Call for an appointment so your wait time (if any) will be minimized.  A fantastic way for you to help others help. 08/16/2010

Volunteers Needed Tomorrow August 3rd, 2010 Grace Lutheran School.  If you live in the area and have some time to volunteer some of your time we would love your help. 1815 E 9800 S Sandy Utah   08/02/2010

Yorkie-Apso's: Thelma + Louise love to go camping at Maple Grove Hot Springs OK-on a personal level, I adopted Yorkie Apso litter sisters from the Human Society.  Yorkie daddy and Lhasa Apso mama is the mix.  In this picture that are riding on the back of a scooter in a milk crate (we did not go very far) Yorkie-Apso's: Thelma + Louise love to go camping at Maple Grove Hot Springs Thelma is the alpha, she is head strong, barks alot, and is the protector of me and her little sister (she is on the RIGHT with the RED collar).  Louise is the baby-girl who loves to cuddle, she likes to growl when Thelma over steps her boundary and she like to think things out before jumping in as seen in the next photo when she is contemplating HOW TO jump through the center of the fence. Sweet Louise LEFT..... 07/30/2010

Utah Canyons Homes for Sale, Little Cottonwood Home for Sale, Sandy Utah Real Estate in 84092   Utah Canyons Homes for Sale, Little Cottonwood Home for Sale, Sandy Utah Real Estate in 84092 FSBO Priced to sell @ $495,000  Contact the owner @ LtCottonwood@aol.com PHOTO TOUR: http://bit.ly/d4HQlG Appraised @ $510,000. And guess who is your next door neighbor? That's right . . . beautiful LaCaille which is situated on 22 acres of coveted property and LaMontagne Lane is only 2/10 of a mile South. NOTHING will ever be built between these two properties. Come live in a very private GATED resort-like property with POOL in the best location in all of Utah. Great neighbor--right?     Utah Canyons Homes for Sale, Little Cottonwood Home for Sale, Sandy Utah Real Estate in 84092 07/30/2010

Colonoscopy,  I had mine today.  I tried to be brave and not have anesthisia and made it 3/4 of the way through my   Colonoscopy Procedure but with scare tissue from 2 c-sections it became to uncomfortable so I got a good rest and went to sleep.  All in all not a bad experience, I could't eat for a day, drank stuff mixed with tropical punch and stayed close to a bathroom for 24 hrs, other wise not bad.   As much as we hate these kind of check ups they are important and I'm squeaky clean!  I have been checked almost head to toe in the last few months, it's that time in my life.  I had great medical care at Dr. Steven G Desautels, MD - Gastroenterology - Sandy, UT      Don't wait and get checked out. This may not be the greatest topic but important, Just Do It!!!!   07/21/2010

While several cities experienced an increase in homes sold, Sandy Real Estate was one of those who experienced decreases across the board.  Sandy homes sold and the prices they sold at all decreased by about 6%. 07/06/2010

If you are still planning a way to celebrate the Fourth of July in the Sandy Utah Area, then I have provided a few links that will help you make a great decision! Have fun and if you ever need any help regarding anything Real Estate Related in Sandy, just give me a shout!   http://sandy.utah.gov/government/community-events/fourth-of-july.html http://www.abc4.com/content/about_4/links_numbers/story/2010-Utah-July-4th-events/SUxnJinvZUShyewCmo48kg.cspx     If you need to contact me you can through my Sandy Utah Real Estate Website! 07/04/2010

We need Positive Price Action to confirm market bottom.  One month of price improve isn't sufficient to confirm the market bottom.  We need to see appreciation month over month for three months. PRICE ACTION      Other good signs in addition to positive price action is lower DOM (days of the market), lower new listingsand higher percent of new listings being SOLD.   SUMMARY Has the Utah Real Estate Market bottomed? Currently we are not seeing the needed positive price action (along with other indicators) to confirm a market bottom.  This is NOT a good time for those investor with low and/or no risk tolerance to purchase.  Investors with a long term buy and hold strategic.  Opportunities are starting to make sense.  Contact your property resource specialist for information to make an inf... 06/20/2010

Well things are picking up in the Sandy Utah Luxury House Market! There have been 12 Sandy Utah Luxury Properties over $1,000,000. go under contract in the past 90 days, and another 17 of these Sandy Utah Luxury Homes sold and closed on in the past 90 days. Don't worry there are plenty of Luxury Homes still available in Utah. There is still an execellent supply of listing inventory on Utah mansions and homes over $1,000,000.   You can get an idea of what is available by visiting my Utah Luxury Home page on my Real Estate Website. You an go directly to the Utah Home Search if you would like! If you are looking to Sell a Utah Luxury Home, I would love to show you my marketing plan! 06/17/2010

Looking for Home Owners Insurance in Salt Lake City Utah? Get an indepth Home Owners Insurance Proposal.  According to Robert Powell, with Marketwatch "The average household has nearly 70% of their wealth tied up in the equity of their home."  70% ... wait and you don't even know the name of the agent who insures 70% of your wealth?  That's  like not knowing the name of your soon to be son or daughter in-law.  It's just unacceptable.  Seriously having your home owners insurance with someone you trust and know is a key component to wealth retention.  You probably never thought about your home insurance agent as being an important part of your wealth management plan.  Well, if your home burns down and it was not properly insured then there are ways in which you can come out on the short e... 06/17/2010

Are you ready to get started in your real estate search? I would love to help you out. I specialize in the Sandy Utah, Draper Utah and Cottonwood Heights Utah areas. I love to work with buyers who are looking to buy in this great area just south of Salt Lake City. It is a great time to buy, and I would love to work with you in your home search. Please contact me with your buying criteria or use the search on my website to get started! Search Sandy Utah Homes NOW!!! 06/05/2010

I have provided a link for the Sandy area market data for your use. Please feel free to contact me anytime to discuss this information. I am always willing to answer any questions you have regarding real estate. If you would like to get a market data snapshot for another area you can log on to my website and do this. http'://www.kevinmuhlestein.com I specialize in the Sandy, Cottonwood Heights, Draper and Midvale areas. Click the link with your zip code to view the detailed market report for Sandy, Utah:    84092     84094     84070     06/03/2010