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1915 E. Heather Oaks Court | Move In Ready Rambler
$375,000 | 3,544 sq. ft. | 5 beds | 3 baths
This spacious 5 bed, 3 bath rambler has over 3500 square feet, and is tucked nicely on a quiet SunCrest cul-de-sac.
The red hot kitchen is positioned perfectly, as it opens up into the vaulted family room with loads of natural light. Those bright, brand new stainless appliances are yours to keep.
The home features a wide-open living and dining room that can handle your cousin’s cousins for get-togethers, or your rowdy Wednesday night bunco crew.
The master sits on the corner of the home providing a quiet retreat from all the other main floor attractions, but it’s close enough to young ones’ bedrooms or an in home office to really offer everything you need right there.
Our favorite piece to this charmer is the gigantic (no seriously, it’s huge!) downstairs family room. Two other bedrooms and a full bath add to this home’s mantra: it’s move-in ready.
When you’re finished exploring that massive basement, reach us here and we’ll explore it in person.
15121 S. Auburn Ridge Lane | Tickets to the 2-story
$350,000 | 3,259 sq. ft. | 5 beds | 3.5 baths
Know what the hottest ticket in town is? It’s a SunCrest 2-story. Seriously. Lately, it seems that as soon as they pop up, people are clamoring to take a peek. Well, now we’ve got your tickets to this rarely available show. Unlike your last big show, however, this one has plenty of room to wiggle. There are no immediate neighbors to the north.
On the inside, the wise use of window space helps it soak up loads of natural light. The opening act, just behind the front door, is a sky-high (well, almost) entry and over 3,200 finished square feet of light, bright, and many a “this layout is awesome!”
The upstairs, (4 beds and 2 baths) provides comfort, convenience, and space for each of your families supporting roles.
The main event, aka: the kitchen/dining/family, are dressed with gorgeous manufactured hardwoods and open one to another. Family or friends can be together as you cook, do homework, or play charades.
Downstairs the stage is set for a theater room, office or workout nook, and another room for kids, guests or grandparents.
Reach us today so you can catch spring’s debut from the covered front porch, or out the back door with the fully fenced and landscaped backyard. Encore!
January SunCrest Market Update
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January SunCrest Market Update
2015 marked the best overall year for SunCrest homeowners since 2007 thanks to steady demand, attractive interest rates, and a healthy Utah job market. As we start our 16th year assisting families with their SunCrest real estate needs, let’s look back at 2015:
Q1 2015
If you recall, last winter was pretty dry (yes, we mean moisture). The lack of flurries in the air could have helped contribute to the fact that sellers got more money per square foot for their homes in this quarter, than at any time all year long. Buyers paid an average of $109.71 per square foot during that three-month period.
Q2 2015
Bump. Set. Spike! We see it every year. As the snow melts and families start planning for spring and summer, we see a spike in SunCrest homes coming to the market.
Interesting fact! Did you know that 72% of all SunCrest homes listed in 2015 actually sold? This is up from 63% in 2014.
Q3 2015
SunCrest sellers and buyers were feeling like the market was hot, hot, hot! Homes spent an average of 39 days on the market during this quarter, as opposed to the overall 2015 average of 94 days.
Q4 2015
SunCrest buyers and sellers didn’t leave as much room for negotiation in the 4th quarter of 2015. On average, homes sold for 98.65% of asking price — over 1% higher than the yearly average.
Our take: We are often asked, “When is the best time to buy or sell in SunCrest?” Our answer is always the same—when you’re ready. Everyone’s timing, housing need, work situation, and/or family decision is different. We believe in arming you with the information you need to make the best decision available. Facts are just facts; but being able to research, understand, analyze, and interpret the facts will help you make an intelligent and informed decision.
15296 S. Laurel Bluff Cove | Views for days
$429,000 | 3,674 sq. ft. | 5 beds | 3 baths
I wanted to title this post, “View’ve Got To See These Views,” but I was voted down. The compromise was that I got one paragraph to drop as many cheesy view puns as possible. Ahem… without further a-view, let’s begin:
View have got to see the scenery from this home! Have-view ever piloted a 747? Very view people people get to see that view-tiful sight, but view can — if view own this house. View won’t believe your eyes! Your friends will say, “View’ve got to be kidding me!” when they visit.
Now that’s out of the way, let’s really get into this…
I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard “I want a home with a view.” What I can tell you is that views like these don’t come around too often and, well, we’re pretty excited to be involved with this home.
Its private driveway location means you have that jaw-dropping scenery almost all to yourself. Your own private view comes with nearly a quarter of an acre yard and a trio (!) of decks to enjoy it.
You won’t abandon those views by going inside. The intelligently designed layout keeps natural light, nature, and the views at top priority.
Soak up that Utah County and mountain scene from the open concept kitchen and family room. Having everyone in the same room when you entertain is a plus in our book.
The master retreat sits squarely on the back of the home, so you can enjoy sunsets from the plush comfort of your bedroom.
Downstairs offers plenty of space to stretch with three bedrooms, a full bath, and a monstrous walkout family room that delivers you right back to those sweeping southern vistas.
View You really ought to see it in person. Bring you camera, and it set it to panoramic mode, for sure.
16038 S. Fielding Hill Lane | Sweet views, sleek interior
$339,900 | 2,817 sq. ft. | 4 beds | 2.5 baths
Location. You hear it all the time in real estate. There’s a reason it’s usually top priority on people’s lists: It matters. And this home nails it.
We love the sweeping views of the Maple Hollow corridor from this modern SunCrest 2-story. We’ll even let you in on a little secret. Living here means you can enjoy nature and wildlife from your back deck, all four seasons of the year.
Inside you’ll find that the sellers upgraded the flooring on both the main and second story to real hardwoods, with an oh-so-sleek gray wash. That makes cleaning up after kids, pets, or yourself a breeze.
Whether you’re whipping up a delightful dish in the gourmet kitchen (think: built in GE Profile 5 burner gas stove, double ovens, and plenty of counter space) or hanging in the comfortable main floor family room; natural light and Mother Nature are right outside your back door. Friends and family will likely overstay their visit, but, can you blame them?
The sellers carried those sleek hardwoods to the master bedroom. Yep, we’re a fan! How about breakfast in bed from the master? Mountain views pair real nice with a hot cup of joe.
Three other bedrooms, another full bath, and laundry room balance the upstairs layout.
Downstairs you’ll find a theater room and flex space for game nights, kids area, or whatever you’d like.
On its own? Stunning. Packaged in this incredible location? You really ought to see it for yourself.
16039 S. Fielding Hill Lane | Fun, fresh, and functional
$406,000 | 3,743 sq. ft. | 6 beds | 3.5 baths
It was just over a year ago, while visiting their “for sale by owner” SunCrest home, when we met these sellers. You see, whether it’s our listing or not, our eyes are always peeled on SunCrest so we preview every possible property. If it’s happening in SunCrest, we want to know about it. This wasn’t a listing appointment, a pricing opinion, or a sneaky foot in the door; this was, well, just us doing our job.
We viewed the home, we visited, and when asked, we offered our opinion and suggestions. The basement wasn’t finished and the home donned mostly its original finishes and fixtures. When their home didn’t sell after some time on the market they decided to make some changes.
Through emails, phone calls, texts, informal chitchat at SunCrest community events, and eventual follow up visits to the home, our relationship grew. We continued to answer questions, offer advice, and loved the fresh and exciting home that they were creating.
Today, we look back at what the sellers have accomplished and the list is extensive and impressive.
- Fresh Flooring – New carpet and hardwoods (bring on the kiddos or pets).
- Wainscoting Throughout – The sellers especially love it in the common areas.
- Paint – Come on! Who doesn’t love the new house smell and crisp walls?
- Fixtures – We can bring the originals back if “level 1” finishes are your thing?
- Hello, Basement – Star Wars, NFL Playoffs, or your favorite TV series: take your pick. The Bose equipped 7.1 theater room is calling. Two other rooms are perfect for kids, guests, or hobbies.
Walking into rooms with nine-foot ceilings you’ll find the layout to be functional and fun. The kitchen is equipped with double ovens, stainless steel appliances (yours to keep), and a practical island that flows sensibly and seamlessly into the dining and family room. Keep it hush or you’re hosting your next get together. The master bedroom is bigger than you’ve got furniture for and features a four-piece bath—dual vanity, dedicated bathtub, separate shower—and the coolest closet you’ll see on your home search.
Low maintenance front and backyard landscaping with pergola, hot tub, and fire pit means more time for friends, family and you. Maybe use some of that you time hiking from the Maple Hollow trailhead? Just one block northwest.
We’ve been interested in helping the sellers since the “for sale by owner” days, so we were tickled when they put it back on the market and asked us to represent them. We think you’ll love this home, too.
Peek the info sheet, and then drop us a line. We’d love to show you in person.
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.
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.
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.
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.
