Immersion in history in Salt Lake City UT Come with me back a century, a whole hundred years, and I like to fancy, to the day. In our reverie let's read the story in the collage above as though we were by standers at witnessing the events of the story. Having difficulty? Not for me. Let me explain. Utah temperatures struggle in the 20s and low 30s after a day of heavy snow. Roads and footpaths, although bladed, had exra build up, turned to ice by footprints or tires ~ treacherous for the unwary or the unknowing. And did I say it was cold today, especially before sun up. Hardy a person on my packed 7am TRAX (light rail) might convince me that they were enthusiastic about being there. Now think about Martha again. Not so difficult, eh? History in Utah becomes alive for me. I hope you migh... 12/04/2013

So much to see and do in Salt Lake City UT as you get history to come alive Yesterday I got to see "A Jewel in the Crown..." Once the Rio Grande Depot (Salt Lake City) of the Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad. Built in 1910, it was in the style of Great Depots of the US, at a cost of $750,000 (Union Pacific Depot, a few streets away, was only $300,000). Ghosts of the past, in Utah's romance with Rail, are encouraged to dwell in the building. A mudslide (most expensive landslide in US history, and the first presidentially declared disaster area in Utah) in Thistle UT (65 miles SE of Salt Lake City) brought the Salt Lake to Denver Zephyr service to an end in 1983. Amtrak used the building until the tracks were pulled up and moved several hundred yeards west in 2000. The State of Utah... 12/03/2013

Why is it so difficult to find a decent house in the Avenues in Salt Lake that has a garage? I’ve heard this question asked quite a few times over the last few years. Well, not to be smart, but it is because houses in the Avenues were nearly all built over 75 years ago when garages were much less common. Since the average lot size in the Aves is just .10 acre, building a garage is not always an option in this area. Hence, the lack of garages. But don’t worry, some guy (a very smart, attractive, although badly balding, guy) took the liberty to set up a page where you can find every house that is for sale in the Avenues in Salt Lake that has a garage. Yes, it exists. This is like the Holy Grail of websites. Some say that finding it is akin to finding the Fountain of Youth or winning the l... 12/02/2013

2001 S 700 E MLS #1180193 NEWLY REMODELED! This home has been remodeled twice: 2013: New paint, New Harmonics Acacia Flooring, New SS Appliances, Light Fixtures, Hardware, & (in the Backyard) New Sod. 2003: New Kitchen, New Plumbing, New Electrical, New Water-Heater, New Roof, New Windows (Vinyl!). The Backyard is FULLY FENCED and LUSHLY GREEN and even has RAISED GARDEN BEDS in the back. The home is WELL INSULATED and NICE AND QUIET inside. The 2-CAR GARAGE has an only 1-BAY DOOR (BID FOR 2-BAY DOOR IS $900). The home is cooled w/ a CENTRAL EVAPORATIVE COOLER that is connected directly to the furnace's vents. HURRY! HURRY!  Property listed by Matt Evans with Summit Realty   578 E 1700 S MLS #1189904 A Sugarhouse must see! We know what you're looking for - remodeled kitchen with maple ca... 12/02/2013

Seismic skew from the West Yellowstone end of the Intermountain West My hobby has me observing seismic events (earthquakes) for the Intermountain Corridor (Utah to Yellowstone) on a weekly basis (168 hour period). My intention always is to inform, never to predict or alarm. A week is a short time in earth history, but it provides a manageable duration for hobby observation. This week West Yellowstone featured as though it was trying to be the only deb at the ball. For the 91 events for the week, West Yellowstone MT accounted for 53 of them with a few others in MT close by. Two of the events in West Yellowstone (a 3.4, and a 3.1) were in the minor category, with some others in the high 2s, in the micro category. Utah's seismic efforts for the week showed some events in the low 2s Data an... 11/25/2013

CReATE allows differently abled in Utah to go where they wish My favorite piece of Assistive Technology Equipment is my power chair. It is a "product" of CReATE, an initiative of Utah State University. You see, CReATE  built my chair from fully serviced donated parts, fitted new batteries and was able to pass it on to me at a great price.  It has served my demanding needs for two years, being comfortable to boot. I am only too happy to promote the ideals and services of CReATE in Utah. Citizens Reutilizing Assistive Technology Equipment (CReATE) does little in the way of public advertising, although social media posts indicate its willingness to help people in need of such devices here in Utah. The process for obtaining assistance is simple. CReATE  phone number 801 887 9398. They are l... 11/21/2013

Salt Lake City First Time Home Buyer Mortgage Loans First Time Home Buyer Mortgage Loans Salt Lake City, UT Salt Lake City First Time Home Buyer Mortgage Loans, you will find the 3 most popular mortgages in Tooele, Utah. There are more than three mortgage options,Salt Lake City First Time Home Buyer Mortgage Loans has more options available to you. The most popular Tooele mortgage is the Conventional Fixed Rate Mortgage. Conventional Fixed Rate Mortgages (FRM for short) offer a consistent, stable interest rate and constant monthly payments for the entirety of the loan. 20% down is usually required, but not always. FRMs last about 10 to 40 years. An Adjustable Rate Mortgage (or ARM) is the second most popular loan, and is a fluctuating loan. So it only makes sense that it's called an 'ad... 11/12/2013

City Creek in downtown Salt Lake City  is home to three condo communities, The Regent, Promontory, and Richards Court. These just happen to be three of the most popular communities in SLC right now and for good reason.   I’m going to give you a quick rundown of each of these City Creek condo communities.   Promontory - also known as ‘99 West’. This is the community that comes to your mind when you think about City Creek condos. How do I know what comes to your mind. I just do. These are located at 99 West South Temple, directly to the south of Temple Square. Promontory Condos tend to be more traditional in their style and they are very luxurious. The amenities include a swimming pool, hot tub, exercise room, and party room. They also offer secure underground parking. Units are available... 11/06/2013

Do not, I repeat, do not buy a condo at Richards Court at City Creek in Salt Lake City until you have read this. I know what you are thinking. They are big, beautiful, new, and they are in City Creek and you just have to have one. Well slow down, partner, because there are some things that you need to know first. Overview: City Creek has three condo communities, The Regent, Promontory Condos (also known as 99 West), and Richards Court. Each have their own pluses and minuses. The Regent is located at 45 W South Temple in Downtown SLC. The location is as good as it gets and the condos are all brand new but there are a few drawbacks.   First, here is a link to every condo that is currently for sale at Richards Court in Salt Lake City. This list is updated every day and includes a full phot... 11/04/2013

Even a penny whistle is subject to inflation Little treasures unearth themselves in Salt Lake City UT. At times I set my chair to "browse", and in so doing I stumble across wonders designed to provoke my imagination. One such trove is "Edinburgh Castle" in downtown Salt Lake City UT. It is a shop, among many in the area, designed to inspire, and to enhance nostalgia, especially of someone of Irish heritage. Even though stressing Scottish imports, Ireland, and even Australia (this won me), are graciously included in the store's inventory. Certainly a place to dally for a wee while. Why Scotland in Salt Lake City UT? Perhaps a reminder of the high British influence among the early Pioneers of this valley. Early rolls are a testimony to this. On occasion, pipers in kilts can be found enter... 10/24/2013

East High is one of the most sought after high schools in the Salt Lake Valley but finding a home within the school boundaries can be tricky. Problem solved. Here is a list of every home for sale in the East High boundaries in Salt Lake City.       Why do people love East High? Three reasons, listed in order of importance: 1. Roseanne Barr went to school there 2. High School Musical was filmed there 3. It is in one of the nicest parts of town   Seriously though, they are known for having excellent academic programs and a great sporting program. In fact, they have had quite a few of their athletes end up playing professionally. Here are a few facts about East High that you  may not know 1. The great novelist Wallace Stegner graduated from East High School in 1925 2. James Irwin, who grad... 10/23/2013

Tripping over history in a downtown Salt Lake City UT museum Across the street from Temple Square, Salt Lake City UT is the Museum of Church History and Art. It's half a block north of the Temple Square TRAX (light rail) Station. You can take the Green Line from the Salt Lake International Airport. Blue Line trains also stop there. In the Museum you get a feel for the early days of the Pioneers with many hands-on exhibits ~ a log cabin, covered wagon, hand carts, ship's berths. Clothing and utensils. Dioramas show the meticulous layout of early Salt Lake City. Artisans' tools involve you in the building of great structures. The Museum houses a major exhibit of "100 (now 103) Years of Scouting". Walls are adorned with art works. Children are offered their own experience. It's for all age... 10/21/2013

Salt Lake Valley UT wraps itself in Fall colors Fall colors are appearing all over Utah. It's not that it is cold - much. Rather nice in fact. In recent years Fall may not have been all that evident - a slide of summer straight into winter, with nary a pause in between. It is nice to know our current balmy weather is due to a stalled high pressure system off the California coast giving us clear skies and resulting higher temperatures. Time enough, two weeks even, to enjoy the colors nature has provided to clearly mark the changes of season. Add snow showing on the higher slopes, and the Salt Lake Valley of Utah is worthy of your attention as a picture perfect place to visit. We have something spectacular here for you year round. Come join us for Fall colors ~ you may even be tempted to ... 10/21/2013

Gorgeous Rambler Heights home. Amazing neighborhood, walking distance to fabulous schools. Open floor plan with large eat-in kitchen. New appliance, new floors, energy efficient water heater, furnace and A/C unit. Updated electrical and amperage and panel. Serene back yard with new stone patio and sprinkler system.                                                       10/17/2013

Not having FHA approval can really affect the value of a condo complex. If you are an FHA buyer looking in the Avenues in Salt Lake City, you may have a tough time finding a condo that is eligible for FHA. Unless, of course, you found this article. Finding this list of FHA approved condos in the Avenues in Salt Lake City is like finding a twenty dollar bill in an old pair of jeans that you haven’t worn in two years. It’s your lucky day. Of all the condos in the Avenues area, only a handful of them are eligible for FHA. You may be interested to know that you may have other loan options. If you are using an FHA loan because of the low down payment, you may want to look into a Homepath loan that only requires 3% down and doesn’t have the same restrictions on condos that FHA does. Also, you... 10/17/2013

Don’t even consider buying a condo at the Ivy Terrace in Salt Lake City until you have read this. I’m going to tell you everything that you need to know about this community and then you will be able to make an informed decision. Overview: The Ivy Terrace Condos are located at 450 E 100 S in downtown Salt Lake City. If you are familiar with both the area and my personal life then you will know that this is just around the corner from the apartment my wife and I lived in when we first got married. Ivy Terrace is one of the least expensive condos in the area and there is a reason for that. There are some really great things about this community and some things that you should be aware of before buying one. First, here is a link to every condo that is currently for sale at the Ivy Terrace ... 10/16/2013

Salt Lake City is a hotspot for Victorian Style homes, especially in and around the Avenues. Finding one for sale, though, is not easy to do. Why is that? It is because people tend to hang on to Victorian homes for a long time. The turnover rate is much lower than it would be on, say, a split entry home.   First, before I get up on my soapbox about Victorian Style homes, let me give you a link to every Victorian Style home that is currently for sale in Salt Lake City. This list is updated every day and includes complete photo tours of each property. Take a look and let me know if you want to take a look at any of them. Now, let me give you a little insight about Victorian Style homes in Salt Lake City. First, I’ve found that there is some confusion as to what, exactly, a Victorian Style... 10/15/2013

First Time Home Buyer Mortgage Loans Salt Lake City Salt Lake City First Time Home Buyer's mortgage guide Here is your guide to the 3 most popular home loans for First Time Home Buyers in Salt Lake City, but if you'd like a full list of SLC mortgages, go to http://www.spencerstott.com/loan-programs/. The Conventional Fixed Rate Mortgage is by far the most popular Salt Lake City mortgage. These mortgages (FRM for fixed rate mortgages) offer a stable interest rate for the entire life of the loan and all monthly payments remain constant. 20% down is usually required, but not always. FRM loans terms range from 10 to 40 years. The second most popular loan is an Adjustable Rate Mortgage (ARM), and it is a constantly fluctuating loan. So it only makes sense that it's called an 'adjustable rate... 10/15/2013

  JUST LISTED   Amazing Opportunity in Olympus Cove     Description Photos Maps & Local Schools     Schedule a Showing Free List of Foreclosed Homes For Sale Avoid Foreclosure What is Your Home Worth? Homes Close to Where You Work   See Property Details   Call 801-326-8977 for more information on this or any other property.   Visit Property Website       Courtesy: Corey MinerKeller WilliamsEmail Me Now801-326-8977   4839 Quail Point RoadSalt Lake City, Utah 84124Bedrooms: 4Bathrooms: 1 full, 2 halfList Price: $Get Current PriceLiving Area Approx: 2640           Have questions? Ask me. Equal Housing Opportunity 10/14/2013

Explore Salt Lake City UT - Conference Center roof When in Salt Lake City UT you will probably get to marvel at the Conference Center with its 21,000 capacity without a pillar to block anyone's view. But take time to explore the building's roof. Fountains and streams, pyramid skylights, towers, black stone murals,...and open fields of grasses and flowers... and trees ~ representing the mountain regions as well as the desert areas of the State of Utah. Great views of the city and mountains. So much on one roof. The guides will explain it all. When you visit, allow time to take in the wonders of Salt Lake City. You may even decide to make the Salt Lake Valley Utah your home. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 10/12/2013