Millcreek Homes With interest rates at the lowest for the season, I am hearing the above statement from alot of buyers.  As the season progresses, the interest rate will be rising because of the announcement in December of the rising rates.  Right now the interest rate is below 4%, but who knows where it will be come March. History always repeats itself and you can usually see the interest rates start rising about mid February. . .  so if you are thinking about purchasing a home, now is the time to purchase. The inventory is low but there are still affordable homes on the market with a variety to choose from. The difference in paying 4% interest and 5% interest will make a $178.00 difference in your monthly payment based on a $300,000.00 home.  This makes a big difference in the purchas... 01/20/2016

Millcreek Homes You can keep your home in top shape with simple tasks throughout the year. In January be sure to: 1.  Check attick for birds, squirrels, raccoons, etc.2.  Pour l gallon of water down unused drains.3.  Clean frost-free refrigerator drain pan.4.  Inspect dishwasher for leaks.5.  Check operation of water and sump pumps.6.  Have air ducts cleaned.7.  Service kitchen disposal by grinding several cups of ice cubes.8.  Take the time to organize your kitchen drawers. A few items a month will make maintaining your home easier and more enjoyable instead of waiting for the nicer weather to do everything.  Homeownership is one of your best investments because it will follow inflation as well as give you great tax benefits.  Homeownership also brings a great pride to the community be... 01/15/2016

Millcreek CondosWith the colder weather and shoveling snow, buyers look to a condo for outside maintenance. . .  here are a few condos that are very well priced.  Now is a great time to purchase before the interest rates rise which usually are around the middle of February, the supply and demand theory.3649 S 1300 E #3  Salt Lake City, Ut  84106  3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 2040 sq ft   $197,950Great Mill Creek Village condo with some up dates. New carpet new granite counter top in kitchen, formal living room with fire place,nice private patio. Minutes from I-15, Sugar House, shopping and bus line. 5250 S SPRING LEAF DR #21  Holladay, Utah  84117  3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms,  1555 sq ft$235,000   VIEWS OF MT OLYMPUS FROM LIVING ROOM AND PORCH! THIS CHARMING 3 BEDROOM 2 BATH 1 CAR GARAGE TPOWN... 01/05/2016

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Millcreek HomesThe market has slowed a bit as the holidays approach, but with the talk of the interest rates rising this may spur some buyers who are on the fence to purchase before the end of the year. Here are the real estate trends in the Millcreek area for December. . . . . Price Trends -  Sold vs ListingsUnderstand the difference between "listing prices" (what sellers are asking for) and "sold prices" (what buyers are willing to pay).By comparing these price trends, you'll have a good idea of where the market is heading. The median listing and sold property prices are calculated based on the market activity each month.Some sales are not immediately available from public records. As they become available, the data are updated. Market Inventory The number of active listings in Salt L... 12/17/2015

Millcreek Homes for Sale  Repetition: The use of the same visual effect several times in a space. Repetition may produce a sense of harmonious relationships, obviously planned patterns, or rhythmic movements. Rhythm: A sense of movement created by regulated patterns. Variety: The use of opposing, contrasting, changing, elaborating, or diversifying elements in a composition to add individualism and interest. Balance: A feeling of equilibrium in weight. A symmetrical balance is easily acheived by dividing a space in two and identically designing each half. An assymmetrical balance is more difficult to acheive when placing items in a space to create harmony while fulfilling functional requirements.  Proportion: The relationship of object sizes in a space. Proportions are most pleasing when... 12/09/2015

Millcreek Condos With the colder weather, ice and snow here in Salt Lake, buyers may be considering a condo for the next move.  Also condos are a great second home investment since the Millcreek area is centrally located to all the ski resorts in the area - Solitude and Brighton, Alta and Snowbird as well as the Canyons and Park City. You can enjoy the great skiing here in Salt Lake as well as within 20 minutes to all the activites in downtown Salt Lake. Check out some of these condos that are available to move into before the holidays and just in time for the great ski seaon -- the resorts are open!!!!2232 E GRAND SPRUCE CV  SLC, Ut    4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1944 Sq Ft  $229,000Central location. . . . . . New kitchen, new granite counter tops, new stainless steel appliances. Seller f... 12/01/2015

Millcreek Homes Here are a few homes on the market so you can be into a new home by the holidays. . . . 1357 E LAKEWOOD CIR SLC, UT 84117  4  Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms,  Priced $270,000 Gorgeous updated home with 2184 total square feet in prime location near schools, shopping, and parks. Clean and move-in ready with many updates including the new windows, second kitchen & great-room, laminate wood flooring, new carpet, fresh paint, and gas stove . . . Just perfect for a first time homebuyer or moving up into something larger.  2169 E CRYSTAL AVE SLC, Ut  89109  4 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Priced $279,900Beautiful brick Bungalow with 1680 total square feet located in Sugarhouse's highly coveted Highland Park neighborhood. This home features hardwood floors with brand new paint anh brand new pai... 11/24/2015

Millcreek Homes  Tis the season for Millcreek residents to deck out their homes and register for the Township’s 5th annual contest. Please make this a yearly tradition, so beautiful homes don’t go un-awarded simply because the application wasn’t completed. It’s definitely worth a try to enter because winners will have a photo of their home in the Newsletter, receive a beautiful plaque and a year’s worth of bragging rights. The judging will take place at the end of November and awards presented in the beginning of December. One winner will be chosen from each community; Millcreek, East Mill Creek, Canyon Rim and Mt. Olympus. All Millcreek Township community members, and out-of-town admirers, will be able to ride through the neighborhoods and make their yearly festivities even better. Loc... 11/18/2015

Millcreek Insider Homes  Pricing Trends -- Sold VS ListedHere is the real estate market update for October - November. . . . . .Understand the difference between "listing prices" (what sellers are asking for) and "sold prices" (what buyers are willing to pay).By comparing these price trends, you'll have a good idea of where the market is heading. The median listing and sold property prices are calculated based on the market activity each month.Some sales are not immediately available from public records. As they become available, the data are updated.Market Inventory TrendsThe number of active listings in Salt Lake City (84109) dropped by 40.2% from the previous month.The median number of days active properties have been listed is 71. This is significantly shorter than the national aver... 11/12/2015

Winter WonderlandsWinter season will be upon us this coming week. . . . with temperatures into the 30's at night and snow forecast in a few days. . .  here are a few reminders of winter safety tips.Slow down when the roads are wet or slushy. . .  the roads get slippery fast when the temperature drops below 30 degrees. When a police or firedepartment vehicle is on the roadside at an accident, please move over quickly.An annual check of your furnace by a heating professional with make sure everything is in working order. Also make sure you have plenty of furnace filters on hand so you can change them atleast once a month. Clean the area around your furnace of lint and dust, and do not store any chemicals within 4 feet of your furnace or water heater.Make sure you get your fireplace chimne... 11/08/2015

  Find Listings For Ivory Homes in Salt Lake I get a lot of calls about how to find listings for Ivory Homes in Salt Lake. Here is my response, to just such a call and a list of those homes that might fit this clients needs. Here are copies of the listings available of homes built by Ivory Homes in West Jordan, South Jordan and West Valley Utah from $200 to $325,000. I know that you had asked for a narrower price range but there were so few I fudged a bit. I know I sent these on another site. One that will deliver new listings of Ivory Homes as they appear, right to your in box, but this is our search site and in the event you want to branch out and look at other houses for sale you will be acquainted with this tool. Good luck XXXX, If I can be of further help, please call. Gordon     M... 10/31/2015

Salt Lake City Gets Spooktacular For Halloween!   Halloween is just around the corner and if you happen to find yourself in Salt Lake City, you're in for a treat with the many events this vibrant city offers. From free Halloween events to pumpkin patches, farms and mazes up to spooky rides and shows and haunted houses and attractions, there's something for everyone of all ages and scare levels.Now we came across this great list by about.com on awesome Salt Lake City Halloween events which we are more than just delighted to share with the rest of the Rain. As noted, the article does its best to make sure details are accurate but please do call or visit an event's website to make sure times, dates, places and prices are correct.The list also includes hometown Halloween events around the ... 10/27/2015

I love talking about other people, don't you?   I mean I love to talk about people who are doing everything right to create new relationships; to nourish their network; and to do something so unique for those people they create a "memory" which is attached to them.   So we all know some basic network building activities include: Make it a point to meet a new person every day. Look for community activities that link people. Join professional associations. Volunteer to become part of the membership committee. Pass out name tags at events, which ensures that you meet everyone attending. Check   Shane & Cathi Hughes do that because they understand "the Secret" of Abundance, "the Secret" of top of mind awareness, "the Secret" of brand recognition, and most important, "the Secret" of remembr... 10/22/2015

Affordable Millcreek Homes    Understand the difference between "listing prices" (what sellers are asking for) and "sold prices" (what buyers are willing to pay). By comparing these price trends, you'll have a good idea of where the market is heading. The median listing and sold property prices are calculated based on the market activity each month. Some sales are not immediately available from public records. As they become available, the data are updated.     The number of active listings in Salt Lake City (84109) dropped by 18.6%from the previous month. The median number of days active properties have been listed is 61. This is significantly shorter than the national average.   The number of sales in August dropped by 21.7% from the previous month.   Additional Statistics for Single ... 10/20/2015

Millcreek Homes with a GarageAdded information incase you are still deciding how to vote. . . . . . The Municipal Service District manages the revenue and budget paying for delivery of municipal services for the metro townships and unicorporated areas of Salt Lake County as well as for cities within the county that join or contract with the MSD for municipal services.Municipal services are services often managed by cities, such as road maintenance and street lights, storm drains, and snow removal. The MSD will be manages by a Board of Trustees composed of locally elected council members. Prior to November 2016 the Salt Lake County Council will act as the MSD Board of Trustees.In January 2017, when city and metro township council chairs take office, the MSD Board will consist of each met... 10/02/2015

Millcreek Luxury Homes        In just a few short weeks, mail-in ballots will be sent by the County to Millcreek voters and we must make a choice about Millcreek’s future governance. “Remain the same” is no longer an option. We have a choice between 2 city-like-level governments: Millcreek City or Millcreek Metro Township. We also have a choice of whether to be in the County’s newly-created Municipal Services District (MSD) or to contract for our own services with the MSD and elsewhere.  This vote is intended to be the permanent solution to the County’s township ‘problem’. What we decide will affect Millcreek for many years to come!            I don’t know how you stand on this issue. But here is some information that may answer your questions.            Be sure to have all members of ... 09/22/2015

Looking For Condos in Salt Lake City, UT? Call Shanna Day's Dream Home Team!    480-415-7616  (8am - 8pm M-Sa) Featured Listing:World-class shopping, dining, parks and cultural attractions- everything that makes downtown Salt Lake City fun, exciting and you just can't get enough of! So what do you do when you find yourself wishing to stay in the middle of all these? Well, one thing comes to our mind: move in to this great 2 bed Canyon Road Towers condo! Centrally located and with onsite HOA, get to also enjoy security and access to recreation and exercise rooms, swimming pool, tennis courts and a secured garage with this high rise condo in one of the most wonderful cities in the nation! View Photos 123 E 2ND AVE #610 Salt Lake City, UT 84103 $199,999 2 bds 2 ba 1120 sq ft Status: Active... 09/18/2015

Millcreek Homes For SaleThe first three town hall meetings on the Community Preservation elections facing unincorporated Salt Lake County residents this November will take place this week.Residents of Copperton, Emigration Canyon and Millcreek will get the first chance to ask questions and voice opinions about the change-in-governance vote, which will give people living in the valley's six townships a choice between living in a metro township or a city.A second question will ask voters whether the prevailing city or township should join a metropolitan service district being created by the county to carry out public-works duties such as snowplowing, street lighting, and planning and zoning. Residents of four dozen islands of unincorporated land also face a decision: to stay unincorporate... 09/15/2015

Millcreek Homes with Garages. . . .  as the temperatures are dropping, wouldn't it be nice to crawl into a warm car in the morning. Or better yet, not have to clear snow from your car before leaving your home.  There is still time to purchase a home and be nice & cozy before the snow flies and the temperature drops.. . .  see the homes below for a preview. . . ..The home above is located at 2434 South 900 East, SLC, Utah  84106. This home is listed for $219,000 and has 3 bedrooms, l bathroom, approx. 1815 square feet. Great home for first time buyers or those looking to move up from a townhome or condo. 665 E 3065 S  SLC, Ut   84106. . .this home has 5 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Total of 1500 square feet and is priced at $222,900.  This East side bungalow has been completely remodeled, i... 09/10/2015