Energy Audits for Historical Buildings like the Jordan School District Administration Building in Sandy | Information gathered from any Utah energy audits in the Historic Areas of Sandy, Utah will be used to determine energy efficiency, retrofitting and weatherization projects using funds from the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grants (EECBG). Retrofitting projects will include air infiltration, energy efficient windows and doors, insulation levels, weather-stripping and caulking, and electric base loads.   Using its EECBG formula funding to retrofit and improve the energy efficiency of a number of it's municipal buildings that will result in substantial reduction in energy usage. EECBG Formula grants can be used for energy efficiency and conservation programs and projects com... 05/31/2010

Energy Audits for Historical Buildings like the Crescent Elementary School in Sandy | Information gathered from any Utah energy audits in the Historic Areas of Sandy, Utah will be used to determine energy efficiency, retrofitting and weatherization projects using funds from the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grants (EECBG). Retrofitting projects will include air infiltration, energy efficient windows and doors, insulation levels, weather-stripping and caulking, and electric base loads.   Using its EECBG formula funding to retrofit and improve the energy efficiency of a number of it's municipal buildings that will result in substantial reduction in energy usage. EECBG Formula grants can be used for energy efficiency and conservation programs and projects community wide, as well... 05/29/2010

One of the most important things you can do as a seller is contact the right agent to get the job done right. As your partner in getting your home sold, I promise you will say something like,"WOW, KEVIN DID A GREAT JOB IN GETTING THIS SOLD!" after we close on your property. Please use the contact form on the right to let me know what your goals are for selling your property. I would love to sit down with you and discuss how I can get your home SOLD! These are the tools I will use to get your home sold: Internet Marketing Eighty Seven Percent of Buyers are using the internet to locate homes for sale. Therefore, most of my marketing funds and efforts, are directed toward maximizing benefits from the web, and exposing your home. Your property will have its own unique website that buyers wi... 05/25/2010

Open House Today at 610 E 9200 S Sandy Utah, This beautiful home is part of the "Cottages" subdivision in Sandy Utah.  I will be there today from 12-6.  Wright Construction is offering custom built homes in this subdivision, we still have lots left in phase one.  Prices starting around 277,000.  Various floor plans and finish work plans available.  All homes built by WrightConstruction are built with excellent craftsmanship.  You won't be disappointed.  Pricing includes air conditioning, fencing, landscaping along with a very long list of items.  Come check it out, I bet you'll be surprised at what you get for the price compared to others.   05/14/2010

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!!!   05/12/2010

Sandy Utah. Private School Options in Utah.  Do you live in Salt Lake County and are you interested in putting your kids into a private school?  If so, I would love for you to check out the fabulous school that my kids attend.  The school is currently accepting applications from preschool - 8th grade.  They have been open for over 25 years and are a solid school providing high quality Christian education to students from a wide range of faith backgrounds. *Financial Aide available *Regionally and nationally accredited *Rigorous academic program *Excellent standardized test scores *Full music program including bands and choirs *Art and physical education classes *Smaller class sizes *High school level math classes available *Values taught throughout the school program *Before and after s... 05/10/2010

Utah County Homes for Sale - Short Sale What is a Short Sale? With the present Real Estate market in turmoil and many home owners are having a hard time trying to sell their home, because they owe more than it is worth.  I keep getting the question from my buyers about what is a Short Sale and how does it work?  Well I will try and address that question here.  I hope I am accurate, I am sure I will hear about it if I am not. What is a Short Sale? A Short Sale occurs when a property sells for a price that is insufficient to pay back the loans secured by the property (or any other liens against the property, such as delinquent property taxes, Homeowners/Condominium Association fees, etc.), as well as standard sales closing costs.  In order to complete such a sale, the Seller must either: ... 05/08/2010

Eagle Scout Project ,Sandy Utah.  A young man walked through our neighborhood last night handing out slips of paper inviting all of us to his eagle scout project.  He was well mannered and presented himself well. (we all know that going door-to-door isn't the easiest thing in the world)  Because he was courteous, friendly and professional; I offered to also blog about his event hoping to bring in more people and also more donations for the Red Cross.  The young mans name is Brandon Walker, and he is running an eagle scout project Saturday, May 15th.  Its a blood drive at the bloodmobile 2115 East Creek Road, Sandy Utah.    Eagle Scout Project: 2115  East Creek- Bloodmobile Saturday May 15th, 2010 9am - 2pm to schedule your appointment or more information call 801.597.9532 for questions ... 05/05/2010

Jog-a-Thon Fundraiser for Grace Lutheran School.  Both of my kids attend this fantastic school and are busy running laps to help riase money for the school.  My daughter is in third grade and having fun running laps trying to help third grade stay in the lead.  If you or someone you know would be interested in donating money to help with the schools fundraiser, please contact me or the school directly.  Happy May 5th, best wishes!   05/05/2010

Sandy Utah, Activity over the last 30 days.  Below you will find statistics for actives, under contracts, expireds and solds in Sandy Utah over the last 30 days.  The statistics do include short sales, foreclosures, new construction etc.  everything that has been reported through our local multiple listing service. I hope you find this information helpful.  It's interesting to see how many actives have joined the market vs. how many homes went undercontract. The next 30 days will show what has happened since the tax incentive went away.     05/04/2010

REPORT: Sandy City Utah Homes For Sale ! This monthly report on Sandy City Utah Homes For Sale is the 3rd installment in our effort to bring you the most helpful and informative Real Estate Tools in Utah. These stats, derived from reports provided by the Salt Lake MLS discuss, Homes listed in Sandy City Utah, asking prices of homes and Condos, what houses sold for, comparisons to last years listings and sales, It will include a lot of other facts that can help our Salt lake Home Buyers spot trends and make Real Estate decisions about a Sandy City Condo Purchase, Home Purchase in Sandy or an Investment decision in Sandy City Utah. Few homes for sale by owner, (FSBOs) are included in this report as most are not listed on the Salt Lake MLS. Likewise, New Construction, (New Homes and Condom... 05/03/2010

There is a huge range in home values throughout Sandy, Utah. I have chosen to focus this post on the higher end properties. Despite the downturn in the economy, these high end properties are still being sold, and the figures might surprise you! Here are the facts and figures for homes over $1,000,000 in Sandy, Utah:   Number of listings active on market : 26 Number of listings currently under contract: 1 Number sold in the past year: 10 Highest price sold: $3,220,000 Highest active price: $5,000,000     Here is a link to one of my favorite luxury listings in Sandy. Feel free to browse around my site and contact me with any questions. http://www.kevinmuhlestein.com/properties/2_279827/5_LEGEND_LN_Sandy_UT_84092 http://www.kevinmuhlestein.com     04/23/2010

Utah County Homes for Sale - Negotiating the Purchase When it comes to time to negotiate a Utah County Real Estate transaction, some interesting dynamics take place. Obviously the Seller wants the most money they can get for their home. The Utah County Buyer wants the most home for the least amount of money. This is a crucial time to have a professional on your side, who knows and understands how the process works. There is not a right or a wrong way to proceed, but it does involve a lot of give and take. The party with the stronger alternative usually gets more, but a successful negotiation happens when both sides end up with a compromise and no one feels deceived or taken advantage of. There are a few points that need to be considered when you approach the negotiating table: •·       ... 04/23/2010

Riverwood Cove, Sandy Utah, New Development, New Homes now taking reservations. Fabulous new development arriving soon to an area near you.  Sandy Utah in Salt Lake County will be hosting this fabulous new development.  We are currently taking reservations for this development which will be featured in the the Parade of Homes for Salt Lake County 2010.  The Parade of Homes is scheduled for the first two weeks of August.  Call for details and to put your deposit down to avoid the rush.  Location is fabulous and the builder is amazing.  Wright Homes does a fantastic custom build job, unlike any other.  Detail oriented, upgrades galore.   Wright Homes has a great reputation and know how to build a nice custom home. 04/22/2010

I had the opportunity to do a little golfing today at River Oaks at Sandy City. I thought I would share my thoughts with you about the course. I found it very enjoyable, and would highly recommend it. River Oaks is located at 9300 Riverside Dr. Sandy, UT 84070. It is very accessibly from the freeway just off of the 9000 South Exit. We called the course at (801) 568-4653 and made a 4 PM tee time. I arrived ten minutes before 4 and had to wait the ten minutes in the pro shop to pay because there was a couple of couples in front of us. The pro shop was very nice on the inside and had a very cool exterior design. Once we paid we got right out on number 1. I started off with an awesome drive and then played fairly poorly after that. I thought the course was well designed and had a few challe... 04/19/2010

Utah Home Loans - Loan Origination and Discount Points Origination points are a fee paid to the originating lender which is part of the profit margin for the services that they provide.  Both are measured as a percentage of the loan amount and both are factored into the loans APR.  Generally, points are deductible as long as the seller didn't pay for them and origination fees are tax deductible provided they are expressed as a percentage. Discount points enable you to lower your loans interest rate.  They are basically prepaid interest, with each point equaling 1 % of the total loan amount.  When you pay a point on a 30 year mortgage, you can lower your interest rate by .125 of a percentage point.  When comparing loan rates, ask lenders for an interest rate with 0 points and then see ho... 04/14/2010

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     http://kevinmuhlestein.com/site/market_snapshot.php?zipcode=84092 84094     http://kevinmuhlestein.com/site/market_snapshot.php?zipcode=84094 84070     http://kevinmuhlestein.com/site/market_snapshot.php?zipcode=84070 04/10/2010

Riverwood Cove, Sandy UTAH: 2010 Parade of Homes for Salt Lake County: New Development don't miss out.  What a fantastic opportunity.       BE FIRST ON THE LIST. 1700-1900+ finished SF + Basement, 2 car, 3-4 bed, 2 1/2 bath starting around $200K. 3 PARADE OF HOMES 2010 plans located behind Crescent Elementary. Home sites are limited, 35 total. Reserve a spot on our list of interested buyers with only a $500, fully refundable, deposit. Get in on the Ground Level, before this hits the market. Make Reservations with one of the Keller Williams agents listed below. SANDY NEW SUBDIVISION Taking Reservations CALL TODAY FOR DETAILS Paul Guidash (801) 231-9923 Kim Boekholder (801) 580-5634         03/19/2010

Sandy Real Estate went from selling well over 1,000 homes to selling just under 850 homes.  Last year, sales rebounded slightly but the prices that Sandy homes sold for have continued to decrease over the past 2 years. Median price of Sandy Condos has increased approximately $100,000 over the past ten years.  Numbers, on the other hand, increased by 100 but then decreased and are back to the same range of numbers from ten years ago. 02/22/2010

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 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 with low and/or no risk tolerance to purchase.  High and medium risk tolerant investors are making buying decisions and are doing some bottom fishing.  Some are trying to time the market and market timing is risky.  Trying to time the bottom is not for the inexperienc... 02/06/2010