SunCrest News July 30, 2015

Annual SunCrest Summer BBQ

Mark your calendars for the Annual SunCrest Summer BBQ! Join your neighbors and friends for an evening of fun August 8, 2015 in the Village Green Park. The games will start at 5pm including a rock wall, roller ball and bouncy houses. Live entertainment and dinner will start at 6:30pm. Residents will enjoy music by Joe Friday and at dusk there will be a “Movie in the Park”. Be sure to bring your blankets and lawn chairs for this fun event.

We are so excited to be the presenting sponsor of this years event. It has always been one of our favorites. Good food, good music, and great company!  If we haven’t had the pleasure of meeting you before, stop by and say hello, we’d love to meet you! We will be holding a raffle drawing for numerous themed gift baskets so be sure to hang on to your tickets! Follow our Facebook and Instagram to see updates and photos of the prizes we will be giving away.

SunCrest Annual BBQ

Pre-registration is taking place now, so please email Brooke at blaulu@gmail.com to secure your reservation. You can pick up your tickets at the community center. The cost is $2 per person and this will include a delicious BBQ dish and drink. Payment is accepted in the form of cash or check (payable to the SunCrest OA). The cost will go up at the door. You will not want to miss this event, so please RSVP soon!

SunCrest Market Updates July 27, 2015

July SunCrest Market Update

Pricing Your SunCrest Home
The number of homes for sale is currently lower than expected. In a market like this, real estate professionals are often pressured by sellers to put a premium price tag on their listing, or to float a high asking price and just “test the market.” Many have seen a neighbor’s home sell quickly and for a higher price than they anticipated, so the temptation is understandable.

Selling Your SunCrest Home Now Versus Later
This strategy to list high and think, “If it doesn’t sell, we can always lower it later,” can potentially create a few problems as you are trying to sell your SunCrest home.

Pricing too high can potentially:

  • Limit the number of likely buyers who are interested in your home because you’ve priced it higher to allow for “negotiation room.”
  • Paint a negative picture in the buyer’s mind. If buyers thinks your price is too high, they may jump to the conclusion that you’ll be unreasonable in negotiations.
  • Keep your home from selling quickly. The longer your home is on the market, the less likely it may be that you get a strong price. Think of when you were looking for homes. When you found a home had been on the market for long period of time, what did you think? What’s wrong with it? Why hasn’t it sold?

Pricing Your SunCrest Home Right The First Time
Of the SunCrest homes sold from January 1 to June 30 2015, the homes that got closest to their listing price were also the ones sold the fastest.
SunCrest Sold to List
Our Take
Accurate pricing comes down to having a full understanding of our niche neighborhood, style, and size of homes–just to name a few factors–and it’s not just throwing together a quick, free, comparative market analysis. Oak Vista is not the same as Eagle Crest. DR Horton will not be the same as the future developments in SunCrest.

If you’re selling your home, ask the agent being interviewed to explain his/her strategy on their pricing recommendation. How long will it take to sell at that price? How close to their recommendation will it actually sell for? In our opinion, great agents will tell you what you need to know rather than what you want to hear.

SunCrest Homes July 16, 2015

Life on Laurel Oaks

What happens when a seasoned vet in the real estate industry, and the owner of a construction company collaborate on building their own home? You get one heckuva house! And when that house was recently listed with a good friend and colleague in our office, we knew we had to share it with you here.

I mean, just look at the pics! Want to see it up close and personal? We’re easy to reach.

When I scoped this place out, it was hard to leave the backyard. Think about a kid in Disneyland for the first time, when the park is closing. That was me. Trying to tell a kid they cant ride Magic Mountain one time was like trying to tell me not enjoy those views for just one more second.

Speaking of views…

The owners RAVE about the kitchen, and how can you not? Viking stove, top o’ the line built-in KitchenAid appliances, and enough space to invite your friends, family, and *cough cough* realtor over to entertain.

Inside, the owners went over every detail and no expense was spared. We can start by mentioning the 4-car garage, main floor laundry, in-home surround sound and central vacuum. But we know that what you really want to hear about is the timeless six-inch plank, oak hardwood floors throughout, soaring ceilings with exposed wood beams vaults and not one, but two fireplaces for cozy nights.

As I’m sure you’ve guessed by now, the master bedroom is simply stunning.

When you go downstairs, reach for the sky. It’ll be higher than you think. True 10-foot ceilings eliminate the typical cramped basement feel. Large and in charge windows allow tons of light, and looking out, you can keep checking to make sure the valley vistas didn’t move an inch. The full kitchen downstairs makes entertaining at this place a breeze!

The backyard is nestled up to nature and makes you feel like you’re piloting a 747; you’re flying high over the Salt Lake Valley. The partially covered deck, covered patio, and flat yard deliver that same level of detail you’ve come to expect after seeing the home’s interior.

If you want more information about this home, give us a call. We’ll send you the deets, or even set up a time to take you through it.

SunCrest Homes July 7, 2015

Stoneleigh Heights – Double The Fun

We’ve said it before, and you’ll probably (more like, definitely) hear us say it again: We love Stoneleigh Heights! From the street, these townhomes hide their ‘weight’ well (something we all wish we could do, right?) Though they look slim on the outside, the insides are downright spacious.

We recently listed this Stoneleigh Heights 2 bedroom, 2 car end unit (fun fact: driveway is heated!) and wanted to share the pics with you…

The kitchen, complete with hardwood floors, Corian countertops, stainless steel appliances (all included, B.T.W.), and a semi-formal dining adjoin the main floor walkout.

Dare us to show the upstairs? Perhaps a “double dare” would be more appropriate, because the second story of this home features two master bedrooms, each complete with walk-in closets and 4-piece bathrooms. Roommates, classmates, family mates, first dates or soul mates, this versatile second floor has got any situation covered!

Don’t be surprised to catch yourself lulled into a snooze by the comfy downstairs amenities. This large and in charge family room is what the well-spoken kids are calling “quintessential.” Think: theater room, game room, or kids’ room. Complete with a half bath (that’s the fourth one, if you’re counting), you may spend days down here.

 

What the sellers say they love most about this place is its location. The backyard snuggles right up to the hillside – great for an evening BBQ. They also enjoy being less than a 5-minute walk away from the clubhouse and a quick bite at The Ridge.

SunCrest News July 6, 2015

Zane Beadles Charity Golf Tournament: Free Ticket Giveaway!

On Friday, July 10th, University of Utah alum and current NFL Jacksonville Jaguars player Zane Beadles will host the Zane Beadles Parade Foundation Charity Golf Tournament at Thanksgiving Point to benefit the Ronald McDonald House of the Intermountain Area. Join Zane, Utah and BYU alumni, and other local celebrities to tee up for a great cause.

Scott Steadman with Zane Beadles

Scott Steadman with Zane Beadles

SunCrestLifestyle has teamed up to support the ZBPF and would like to send 1 winner to the celebrity golf tournament this Friday at 7:00 a.m. at Thanksgiving Point Golf Course. 

Entering is simple:

1. Like Suncrestlifestyle on Facebook
2. Like Zane Beadles Parade Foundation on Facebook
3. Leave a comment on the pinned contest post on our Facebook page. 
*All entries must be received by Thursday July 9th at 1 p.m. Winner will be announced shortly after. 

About the Zane Beadles Parade Foundation

The ZBPF supports the journey of young people going through life changing medical experiences, with its main focus on pediatric cancer. The foundation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that creates new experiences for the pediatric cancer patients at Brent’s Place and patients suffering from spinal cord and traumatic brain injuries at Craig Hospital in Denver. In 2014, the foundation expanded its services to kids and youth in the Jacksonville area while continuing to work with its partners in Denver. More info about the ZBPF here.

Check out Zane’s recent appearance on Good Things Utah!