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Household Hazardous Waste Collection
A Household Hazardous Waste Collection event will be held on July 22nd from 7 to 10 am in Sugarhouse Park at the Big Field Pavilion 1300 East – 1700 East 2100 South. Salt Lake City Police will be on hand to accept prescription Drugs. Electronics are also being accepted.
The next (and last) household hazardous waste collection event is scheduled for August 26th, so as you clean out your basements and garages, keep the date in mind.
This free event is sponsored by Salt Lake City Public Utilities and Salt Lake Valley Health and is only for Salt Lake Valley residents. If you have questions, call 801.313.6700.
Sugar House Community Council Meeting – February 3rd
If you’re interested in knowing what’s going on in the local Sugar House community, plan to attend the monthly council meeting on Wednesday, February 3rd from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Homeowners, business owners, and concerned residents can all benefit from knowing what is going on in your community.
Location: Sprague Library in downtown Sugar House.
Sustainably, and Building Green from Greensburg, Kansas
Come hear the inspiring story of a community coming together to re-connect with their neighbors, re-examine their way of life, and re-build what had been destroyed. After a Category 5 tornado destroyed an entire town, from the ruins a new, green town was created. Greensburg, Kansas has become a laboratory for sustainable design, with LEED buildings and energy efficient homes.
On Thursday, November 19th, HEAL Utah will be hosting an event featuring Mayor Bob Dixson of Greensburg, Kansas.
For more information or to register, visit HEAL Utah’s website.
Salt Lake City Homeowner Installs Geothermal
Kudos to local Salt Lake City homeowner who made the decision to install a sustainable, energy efficient geothermal heating and cooling system. There’s no doubt that he’ll benefit from this system while he lives in the home, and upon sale down the road. Comfort Tech is a company I’ve worked with – they do great work! Read the article, and contact me if you want to learn more about energy efficient systems for YOUR home.
Fall Native Plant and Bulb Sale – September 25-26
This is a great opportunity to purchase native plants and bulbs, and to learn about what you’re buying, from the great folks at Red Butte Gardens in Salt Lake City. Proceeds from the sale help support the gardens.
Planting in the Fall will result in beautiful Spring and Summer landscaping. Thinking of selling your house in 2010? Landscaping adds to the curb appeal – and value – of your home. Planting native plants helps assure success in our climate, while using less water.
Come out and enjoy Fall in the garden!
Salt Lake City: Top 10 Cities to Find a Job
I always knew Salt Lake City is a great place to live, and now it’s also a great place to find a job! With unemployment at less than 6% (U.S. average is getting close to 10%), it’s obvious that employers see this as a great place to run a business too.
See the U.S. News and World Report story:
http://www.usnews.com/listings/americas-best-places-to-find-a-job/7
Of course, all these employed workers need a home to live in – call me for a personalized “Rent-vs-Own” calculation.
Beverly Hanson
801 680-4325
SALT LAKE COUNTY HOME SALES UP 5% IN JUNE, ACCORDING TO THE SALT LAKE BOARD OF REALTORS®
27 July 2008 (Sandy) – The Salt Lake Board of REALTORS® reported today that home and condominium sales in Salt Lake County during the month of June increased 5 percent compared to home sales in June 2008. During the month, 1,203 homes and condominiums were sold, up from 1,150 sales in June 2008. Home sales in June were up 20 percent compared to 1,002 sales in May.
“The increase in home sales is evidence that buyers are finding deals and renewed confidence in the market,” said Ryan Kirkham, president of the Salt Lake Board of REALTORS®. “Nearly a year has passed since we have seen monthly year‐over‐year increases in home sales.”
The median price of homes and condominiums sold in June in Salt Lake County fell to $224,000, down 3 percent compared to a median price of $230,000 in June 2008. Since home prices peaked in June 2007 ($243,000), the median sales price has fallen 8 percent. The median price per square foot for homes sold in June was $105.02, down 14 percent compared to $121.46 per square foot in June 2008.
Back Home in Utah!
Downtown Sugar House
It’s so great to be back in Salt Lake City, Utah! The mountains, the people, the wonderful neighborhoods – like Sugar House. In June, the editors of “This Old House” magazine named Sugar House one of the nations best “Old House Neighborhoods.”
Truly, the walkability of this area is outstanding. From my house, I’m .8 miles from my office, .6 miles to a grocery store, and just blocks from some cool restaurants and shops. You can’t beat it!
Home prices here, in zip code 84105, have actually INCREASED year-over-year. Per the Salt Lake Board of REALTORS®, the median sales price for first quarter of 2009 was up almost 8%.
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