SunCrest Homes June 29, 2016

15168 S. Longbranch Drive | T’s crossed & I’s dotted

$485,000 | 3,965 sq. ft. | 4 beds | 3.5 baths

T’s crossed and I’s dotted. We’re not sure there’s a better way to put it when describing this home because it really has everything covered. This two-story is buttoned up tidy, and sports that open floor plan you’re after.

Walking in, you’ll see those massive vaulted ceilings dotted with just the right amount of windows to let the light shine in.

From there, you’ll probably notice the open loft or office space, then you’ll see the living room and a formal dining room that could fit the whole block (we’ll look for the invite).

Perhaps the best part of the main floor is the kitchen and family. We love the idea of dinner at home while keeping an eye on the young ones, old ones, or four-legged ones.

The master suite upstairs is open and spacious and has everything you should expect to retreat to, not to mention some of the best views in the house.

Downstairs is WIDE open. Space to spread out, space for kids, or space for hobbies – those are just a few ideas, but what’s important here is that you decide what to do with the massive finished space.

Summer nights won’t disappoint from the monstrous Trex deck out back that overlooks both Salt Lake and Utah County. The flat, near quarter-acre fenced yard is really just the cherry on top of all those details offered in this home. You almost feel selfish that such a well-appointed home would also come with those stellar views on such a big lot. Almost.

We’re pretty sure you’ll get over it when you bring over all the neighbors for the house warming party. Inside and outside, this home serves up a delicious dose of sunrises and sunsets daily, and yet you’re not more than 10 minutes to the interstate. Our take? You ought to see in person. 

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SunCrest News June 16, 2016

Realtor Charity Challenge

Join us Thursday June 16th from 4-9PM at the REALTOR campus parking lot for fun event for a good cause. Enjoy an evening of food, music and activities, including a mechanical bull, basketball, climbing wall, Jazz dunk team, inflatable slides, dunk tank, face painting, lip sync contest and other fun events. Proceeds raised will help build a Habitat for Humanity home for a deserving Salt Lake family.
Individual tickets for specific activities and food/beverages are available at the event. The Charity Challenge is the Salt Lake Board of Realtor’s once-a-year big event for raising money for a housing-related cause.
 
Proudly sponsored by Windermere Real Estate.

Charity Challenge June 2016

SunCrest Market Updates June 14, 2016

June SunCrest Market Update

 Supply and Demand

In most parts of the country, we’re seeing higher than normal housing appreciation and a low inventory of homes for sale. This is causing a stir, and some believe we’re heading down the familiar and dangerous path that led to a bust in the housing market. “Homes are appreciating too quickly” and “people are just settling because there isn’t a better choice” are a few of the more popular phrases we’ve heard.

SunCrest Inventory SearchBy definition, supply and demand dictates that the lower the supply, and higher demand, the more people are willing to pay for something. For SunCrest, that means with the current low amount of SunCrest homes for sale, and the steady amount of people looking to buy in the community, home prices are appreciating.

According to the Home Price Expectation Survey — a panel of economists, real estate experts, and market strategists — 50% of the experts cite not enough homes for sale as a primary driver of home values going up. Another 20% believe it’s because interests rates are still at historic lows. Translation: 70% believe limited inventory and low interest rates are causing this push.

SunCrest Seller DemandWe believe there’s a strong third factor: pent up seller demand. Historically, homeowners would stay in their homes an average of 6 years. Since 2007, the number has risen pretty dramatically as the economy struggled, they owed more on their homes than it was worth, and they worried about job security. With those worries somewhat faded, many are looking to finally get out of their current house and into something that better suits their current needs.

 Our take: 

Looking back over same period last year (Jan-May), the SunCrest market has improved in several areas:

  • Homes are selling quicker. The median days on the market down from 113 to 26.
  • Home prices are going up. The median home price is up 4.3%.
  • Despite a lower number of home available, 11% more homes have sold this year.

There’s no doubt about it. There is a shortage of SunCrest homes for sale and folks who are ready to buy. While this doesn’t guarantee a quick sale, now’s the time to list if you’ve been on the fence about moving. And with home prices rising, it’s the time to buy before you get priced out.


Our SunCrest Market Update is a hyper-local analysis of the most up-to-date information regarding the SunCrest real estate market.  The previous month’s SunCrest housing information and future editions are released monthly.

SunCrest Homes June 6, 2016

1822 E. Walnut Grove Drive | Plant your roots

$310,000 | 2,360 sq. ft. | 3 beds | 2.5 baths

We love helping people find a place where they can put down roots. You know the feeling – digging your feet in the soil and really becoming a part of the landscape, and blossoming alongside a community of neighbors that become close friends.

This house might just be the perfect place to do that.

Oh, it’s not just because this house has a flat, fully-fenced and fully-landscaped .16 acre lot that makes us think that (although it doesn’t hurt)…

It’s more about the whole package that makes it the perfect place to plant yourself and grow.

The master retreat is planted on the back of the home and has pocket views of the Maple Hollow Corridor, which is a perfect place to hike among the Gambel Oak, by the way.

The inviting entry and two other rooms upstairs are perfect for an office, guests, or your little sprouts (see what we did there?). But if you want to branch out a little more, use the downstairs space to create a hobby room, theater room, or play room; you’ve got the square footage.

Think of all you can do to cultivate this house into your home -the yard, the basement, and your personal touches – contact us to see it today, all it needs is you!

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