1. Real estate statistics: What do they mean?
Submitted By: Utah Association of Realtors - December 01, 2008
By David Mansell
2008 Utah Association of Realtors President
In the past few months, youve doubtless seen news reports detailing the latest statistics on home sales and prices, mortgage rates, fore
2. Utah real estate in national spotlight
Submitted By: Utah Association of Realtors - November 14, 2008
By David Mansell
2008 Utah Association of Realtors President
In regard to real estate, Utah has been in the spotlight several times over the past couple weeks, receiving a visit from the president of
3. The American DreamNo, it is not dead!
Submitted By: slhba - October 25, 2008
Curtis W. Dowdle, MIRM, CMP, CAASH
Executive Officer, Salt Lake Home Builders Association
It has been an enviable opportunity for me to have been involved in the new home industry for the past 36 yea
4. The Home Building Industry and National & Local Economies
Submitted By: slhba - October 18, 2008
Curtis W. Dowdle, MIRM, CMP, CAASH
Executive Officer, Salt Lake Home Builders Association
A frequently quoted statistic related to the home building industry is that it constitutes approximately 26%
5. Time to buy; and buy now!
Submitted By: slhba - October 11, 2008
Curtis W. Dowdle, MIRM, CMP, CAASH
Executive Officer, Salt Lake Home Builders Association
It is amazing, simply amazing that residential real estate values along the Wasatch Front have maintained the
6. Our Current Mortgage Market Dilemma
Submitted By: slhba - October 04, 2008
Curtis W. Dowdle, MIRM, CMP, CAASH
Executive Officer, Salt Lake Home Builders Association
How mortgage money markets work is a rather marvelous and complex system. It consists of two layers: the p
7. Its summer, finally! And here come the Parades!
Submitted By: slhba - June 07, 2008
Curtis W. Dowdle, MIRM, CMP, CAASH
Executive Officer, Salt Lake Home Builders Association
Everyone loves a Parade, and the respective Home Builders Association in Utah love to host the public ea
8. New Home Affordability!! Simply putits a great time to buy!
Submitted By: slhba - June 21, 2008
Curtis W. Dowdle, MIRM, CMP, CAASH
Executive Officer, Salt Lake Home Builders Association
Affordability of housing is always an element in growth and vitality of urban areas. So what do we mean by a
9. Home Buying: Industry Professionals & Consumers
Submitted By: slhba - June 28, 2008
Curtis W. Dowdle, MIRM, CMP, CAASH
Executive Officer, Salt Lake Home Builders Association
One of the nations most respected new home sales trainers, while teaching an IRM Course (Institute of Resid
10. Utah Builders Conference
Submitted By: slhba - February 15, 2008
Curtis W. Dowdle, MIRM, CMP, CAASH
Executive Officer, Salt Lake Home Builders Association
This weekend, St. George is the host city for the Utah Home Builders Association Conference. Hosted by the U
11. Liens/Contractors, Owners & Vendors
Submitted By: slhba - September 27, 2008
Curtis W. Dowdle, MIRM, CMP, CAASH
Executive Officer, Salt Lake Home Builders Association
The Utah State Legislature seems to be a never ending source of derision by the media; but once again they c
12. Build a Home in 4days? No problem for the SLHBA
Submitted By: slhba - September 06, 2008
Curtis W. Dowdle, MIRM, CMP, CAASH
Executive Officer, Salt Lake Home Builders Association
The Salt Lake Home Builders Association just concluded its 2008 Parade of Homes; the 62nd consecutive Pa
13. Salt Lake Parade of Homes Shes 62 and Looking Good!
Submitted By: slhba - August 19, 2008
Curtis W. Dowdle, MIRM, CMP, CAASH
Executive Officer, Salt Lake Home Builders Association
The much anticipated 2008 Salt Lake Parade of Homes is less than two weeks from opening; in fact it opens two
14. Habitat for Humanity----A Very Worthy Cause
Submitted By: slhba - September 13, 2008
Curtis W. Dowdle, MIRM, CMP, CAASH
Executive Officer, Salt Lake Home Builders Association
The Salt Lake Home Builders Association just concluded their 2008 Parade of Homes. An important element of
15. 2008 Salt Lake Parade of Homes DVD
Submitted By: slhba - August 30, 2008
Curtis W. Dowdle, MIRM, CMP, CAASH
Executive Officer, Salt Lake Home Builders Association
The 2008 Salt Lake Parade of Homes included the production of a DVD that has a professional photo collage of
16. New Home Buyer $7,500 Tax Credit
Submitted By: slhba - August 23, 2008
Curtis W. Dowdle, MIRM, CMP, CAASH
Executive Officer, Salt Lake Home Builders Association
Im always a little surprised at the priorities that the media places on news issues. The latest example wa
17. Parades Last Day/DVD Availability
Submitted By: slhba - August 16, 2008
Curtis W. Dowdle, MIRM, CMP, CAASH
Executive Officer, Salt Lake Home Builders Association
Today is the final day of the 2008 Parade of Homes, hosted by the Salt Lake Home Builders Association. The
18. 2008 Parade of Homes-The Winner is? The Consumer!!
Submitted By: slhba - August 09, 2008
One of the intriguing elements of Parade of Homes is the stiff competition between the builders, architects/designers and interior designers. Each year, the judging committee of the Parade of Homes m
19. Big, Big News; First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit
Submitted By: slhba - August 02, 2008
Curtis W. Dowdle, MIRM, CMP, CAASH
Executive Officer, Salt Lake Home Builders Association
Absolutely stunning news from the U.S. Capital; last Saturday the Congress passed the much debated Housin
20. Salt Lake Parade of Homes Shes 62 and Looking Good!
Submitted By: slhba - July 19, 2008
Curtis W. Dowdle, MIRM, CMP, CAASH
Executive Officer, Salt Lake Home Builders Association
The much anticipated 2008 Salt Lake Parade of Homes is less than two weeks from opening; in fact it opens tw
21. Salt Lake 2008 Parade of Homes, August 1st.
Submitted By: slhba - July 26, 2008
Its nearly here and its very exciting; as is always the case, the Parade of Homes is the venue where the latest in residential construction is displayed and introduced to the public. Not only h
22. Niche Builders; new markets and new concepts
Submitted By: slhba - July 12, 2008
Curtis W. Dowdle, MIRM, CMP, CAASH
Executive Officer, Salt Lake Home Builders Association
Resilient, adjustable, responsive, flexible are all terms that apply to builders and the homes they create.
23. Builders Sales Representatives---They ask, they care!
Submitted By: slhba - July 05, 2008
Curtis W. Dowdle, MIRM, CMP, CAASH
Executive Officer, Salt Lake Home Builders Association
In the profession of new home building, the skill and art of selling new homes effectively is not something
24. No, Mr. & Mrs. Consumer, the sky is not falling!
Submitted By: slhba - May 31, 2008
Curtis W. Dowdle, MIRM, CMP, CAASH
Executive Officer, Salt Lake Home Builders Association
Dont you just love presidential election years; you know, when the party that is seeking office has
25. Buy Now, Friends; there will never be an opportunity like now!
Submitted By: slhba - May 24, 2008
Curtis W. Dowdle, MIRM, CMP, CAASH
Executive Officer, Salt Lake Home Builders Association
The current malaise in the housing market, both new and resale has created tremendous opportunities f
26. Local Builders Recognized by National Magazine
Submitted By: slhba - May 17, 2008
Curtis W. Dowdle, MIRM, CMP, CAASH
Executive Officer, Salt Lake Home Builders Association
The Home Builders Association of Salt Lake encompasses two Counties, Salt Lake and Tooele. I
27. Looking at Yesteryears Homes-Up Close and Interesting! Utahs Heritage Park
Submitted By: slhba - May 10, 2008
Curtis W. Dowdle, MIRM, CMP, CAASH
Executive Officer, Salt Lake Home Builders Association
New homes, new features, new designs, new amenities and new neighborhoods; the Home Builders Associat
28. Leading Economists Outline Current State of Industry
Submitted By: slhba - May 03, 2008
Curtis W. Dowdle, MIRM, CMP, CAASH
Executive Officer, Salt Lake Home Builders Association
Last week the National Association of Home Builders hosted their semi-annual Construction Forecast Co
29. New Homes: Energy Star Criteria and Benefits
Submitted By: slhba - April 26, 2008
Curtis W. Dowdle, MIRM, CMP, CAASH
Executive Officer, Salt Lake Home Builders Association
Todays new homes bear scant resemble to those built just a decade agothe older the home, the more
30. Home Builders/Lenders/
Submitted By: slhba - April 19, 2008
Curtis W. Dowdle, MIRM, CMP, CAASH
Executive Officer, Salt Lake Home Builders Association
When joining the Salt Lake Home Builders Association, members actually become members of three associ
31. Home Builders Association and the 50+ Housing Council
Submitted By: slhba - April 12, 2008
Curtis W. Dowdle, MIRM, CMP, CAASH
Executive Officer, Salt Lake Home Builders Association
There is not an industry that studies demographics and the cross section of their buyers quite as th
32. Home Builders Association Members and Consumer Preferences/Home Features
Submitted By: slhba - March 22, 2008
Curtis W. Dowdle, MIRM, CMP, CAASH
Executive Officer, Salt Lake Home Builders Association
As an industry, home builders are on the leading edge of consumer preferences, home designs and feat
33. Realtors and Preservation of Property Rights!!
Submitted By: slhba - March 15, 2008
Curtis W. Dowdle, MIRM, CMP, CAASH
Executive Officer, Salt Lake Home Builders Association
One of the fundamental freedoms that we enjoy as Americans are Property Rights; I believe that w
34. Home Builders & The Consumer----Common Objectives!
Submitted By: slhba - March 08, 2008
Curtis W. Dowdle, MIRM, CMP, CAASH
Executive Officer, Salt Lake Home Builders Association
When a home builder starts a home, it might be a presold home, or often times it is being built on s
35. St. George Parade of Homes - Another Classic
Submitted By: slhba - February 23, 2008
Curtis W. Dowdle, MIRM, CMP, CAASH
Executive Officer, Salt Lake Home Builders Association
A much anticipated annual rite of early Spring is the Southern Utah Home Builders Parade of Homes.
36. The Local Home Building Industry Vs The Perfect Storm
Submitted By: slhba - February 16, 2008
Curtis W. Dowdle, MIRM, CMP, CAASH
Executive Officer, Salt Lake Home Builders Association
In a conversation with a local prominent builder member of the Salt Lake Home Builders Association a
37. Q&A: Explaining Myth Versus Reality About Todays Housing Market
Submitted By: slhba - January 19, 2008
Curtis W. Dowdle, MIRM, CMP, CAASH
Executive Officer, Salt Lake Home Builders Association
Q: There doesnt seem to be an end in sight to the housing slump. By the time the market hits
38. JANUARY 2008 MARKET CONDITIONS
Submitted By: watterson - January 26, 2008
January 2008 Market Conditions
What are the current conditions?
We have just seen the lowest monthly sales (641 with average sales $270,187) since January 2000 (source WFRMLS datab
39. THE TIME IS ALWAYS RIGHT!
Submitted By: watterson - January 9, 2008
THE TIME IS ALWAYS RIGHT!
Perhaps you've thought about selling your present home, but have put off that decision, thinking that now is not a good time to sell. Want some advice?&nbs
40. MONEY GROWS ON THIS TREE!
Submitted By: watterson - January 9, 2008
MONEY GROWS ON THIS TREE!
Let's plant two “money trees” and watch their growth. We'll plant the first by placing $20,000 in a savings account earning 5% interest, and leave
41. KEEP YOUR PROFITS!
Submitted By: watterson - January 9, 2008
KEEP YOUR PROFITS!
Real estate has proven again and again to be an excellent investment, encouraged by the fact that capital gains on its sale can often be avoided completely. While tra
42. NO TIME LIKE THE PRESENT
Submitted By: watterson - January 9, 2008
NO TIME LIKE THE PRESENT!
How do you know when it's a buyer's market? Look at your watch. If the date is today – then it's a buyer's market! How can that b
43. January 2008 Market Conditions
Submitted By: watterson - January 9, 2008
January 2008 Market Conditions
What are the current conditions?
We have just seen the lowest monthly sales (641 with average sales $270,187) since January 2000 (source WFRMLS databas
44. MULTIPLE CHOICE!
Submitted By: watterson - November 28, 2007
MULTIPLE CHOICE!
Once you decide to list your home for sale, how long will it take to sell? How long should you give the agent to successfully market your home?
The best answer
45. NO DEPOSIT, NO RETURN!
Submitted By: watterson - November 23, 2007
NO DEPOSIT, NO RETURN!
When buying a home, would you consider asking the sellers to "hold" their home off the market without offering to give them a deposit? As a seller, would you take
46. Market Conditions November 2007
Submitted By: watterson - November 19, 2007
Market Conditions November 2007
When we compare the November 2007 numbers to 2006, we are seeing the following Market Conditions for Salt Lake County.
1- Inventory is UP to 10,502 (24.21%)
2- 32.
47. BRING 'EM ON!
Submitted By: watterson - November 11, 2007
BRING ‘EM ON!
In a highly competitive industry like real estate, what reasons would a seller have for going it alone? Not surprisingly, the majority of unrepresented sellers choose to
48. PUT AN INSIDER TO WORK
Submitted By: watterson - November 11, 2007
PUT AN INSIDER TO WORK!
Home ownership has been called The American Dream. And yet, while 7 out of 10 Americans are either directly impacted by a disability, or know someone who is, onl
49. SECERTS OF THE GARDEN
Submitted By: watterson - October 21, 2007
SECRETS OF THE GARDEN!
It's easy to understand how landscaping can enhance your home's appearance, livability, and resale value. There are many affordable improvements that will
50. DOUBLE YOUR PLEASURE!
Submitted By: watterson - October 7, 2007
DOUBLE YOUR PLEASURE!
How would you feel if you owned two homes, with two sets of monthly mortgage payments, two sets of taxes and insurance, and the responsibility for the maintenance on bot
51. October 2007 Market Conditions Utah County
Submitted By: watterson - October 7, 2007
Market Conditions October 2007
We have completed three quarters of 2007. When we compare the third quarter 2007 numbers to 2006, we are seeing the following Market Conditions for Utah
52. October 2007 Market Conditions Salt Lake County
Submitted By: watterson - October 7, 2007
Market Conditions October 2007
We have completed three quarters of 2007. When we compare the third quarter 2007 numbers to 2006, we are seeing the following Market Conditions for Salt
53. FACTS, NOT FANTASY!
Submitted By: watterson - September 7, 2007
FACTS, NOT FANTASY!
Confused about setting an asking price for your home? It's not surprising, considering the mixed signals you might be receiving about the "national" real estate
54. LIGHTS...CAMERA...
Submitted By: watterson - August 17, 2007
LIGHTS... CAMERA... "ACTION!"
There's a big difference between listing a home and selling a home. Nowhere is this more evident than on the Internet, which has evolved into an excell
55. PHASING OUT, PHASING IN!
Submitted By: watterson - August 7, 2007
PHASING OUT, PHASING IN!
You're undoubtedly hearing reports in the media about increasing numbers of mortgage defaults. A frenzy of financing in the last few years allowed many buye
56. Market Conditions August 2007
Submitted By: watterson - August 2, 2007
Has the Market Topped? Is there anymore upside in our current market cycle?
These are two very good questions. I believe a good look at the numbers will help us decide.
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57. Market Conditions July 2007
Submitted By: watterson - July 17, 2007
Market Conditions July 2007
It’s time to take a look at the second quarter numbers, compared to last years.
The numbers continue to reflect the GOOD news of our past great ma
58. Market Condition June 2007
Submitted By: watterson - July 17, 2007
Market Conditions June 2007
As we come to the end of the second quarter. We are continuing to see a market slow down, especially in homes priced over 250k. My listings less
59. Market Condition May 2007
Submitted By: watterson - May 15, 2007
Market Conditions May 2007
As expected the Wasatch Front real estate markets are seeing less appreciate this year versus last year. Days on the market have increase 2-3% and the n
60. What is a FICO?
Submitted By: watterson - May 10, 2007
What is a FICO?
A FICO score is a credit score developed by Fair Isaac & Co. Credit scoring is a method of determining the likelihood that credit users will pay their bills. A credit score att
61. Property Management
Submitted By: watterson - April 27, 2007
You don’t need a property manager to manage your own properties or have any experience, even if you’re from out of town.
This is what I use to think and I was terribly wrong.
62. Investing Strategies
Submitted By: watterson - March 1, 2007
Investors come from a full range of experience. Many are fulltime investors; however the majority have other employment (aka JOB).
Investing goals vary widely. From income creation t