Outside of Utah it's largely unknown. But here? It's absolutely huge.(I'm not kidding.) Banks are closed. Many businesses have closed the doors as well. Most government offices are shut down. It's Pioneer Day. The place is buzzing with activities: Parades, Rodeos, Fireworks (on par with July 4th)
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07/24/2015
For those who purchase solar or are considering purchasing, this is a must read.Should you decide to refinance your home, there are ramifications.Joe presents a scenario that needs to be considered in his excellent article. “Solar is Great, But Creating Mortgage Issues” We’re in the m
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07/15/2015
"Sensitive Species" by the very talented Rennett Stowe---Are you a spammer?I guess it depends not just on how often you tweet, send email, or text.To a certain type of potential client it really matters how informative or helpful your message is.To the millennial client- this is even more crucial
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07/05/2015
Photo Credit: "Levitation" by the very talented Axel Naud---In our lifetime we've seen a few little bubbles and a couple big ones. Ok, if you're approaching your 90's you've experienced one more than the rest of us.Those who write about housing are still a bit edgy about the housing bubble. There
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06/29/2015
"Will there be fire flies?"That was the first question I asked.When the cool winds of Memphis became hot, like someone had turned on the heater, my mom announced that we'd be headed up north to visit grandma.She lived on a street called Pleasant.Whereas most streets were paved, Grandma's were of
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06/27/2015
For those playing at home, the top three home builders are: DH Horton, Lennar and Pulte.The new number four will be the merged units of Standard Pacific and Ryland.Although Standard Pacific will own 59% of the merged unit, Ryland's Larry Nicholson will become CEO of the venture which currently ow
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06/14/2015
I have the sneaky suspicion that google is trying to win the internet.They are so needy that they keep giving us stuff for free.Yes. There is a catch. Everything we feed the machine helps google learn about us. And then sell us something in the way of banner ads, and what-not.But hey- I blog.I've
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06/12/2015
The good people at BigLeap have created a best and brightest interactive map.There you'll find a map of the Utah businesses that can be found up and down the area called the silicon slopes.So many companies that are famous, as well as those headed in that direction can be found in this one locati
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06/10/2015
In the middle of September 2008, John McCain became a little famous by saying "the fundamentals of the economy are sound."Never mind that the real estate bubble had begun to burst and financial institutions were beginning to topple. In the aftermath, many homeowners found their homes were worth
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06/08/2015
Ripped from today's non-headlines.A renter in my neighborhood was awoken at 8:00 a.m.It started with a gentle knock.Then a louder pounding.Then the door bell.Ring. and then ring again.The renters were asleep- having just returned from an out of town event.The father put on his clothes and went to
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05/29/2015