Utah Real Estate Podcast

Utah Real Estate Podcast

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Utah Real Estate Podcast episodes

  • Candice Hasenyager | Is the Great Salt Lake Shrinking?

    Have you ever pondered the fate of Utah's beloved Great Salt Lake? Join us as we chat with Candice Hasenyager, Director of the Utah Division of Water Resources. She'll reveal why acknowledging its importance is crucial for responsible growth planning and how Governor Cox’s proclamation will play a role in protecting it - all while providing insight on reducing urban water use! For anyone curious about what this means for our limited supply - listen up!

    31 min
  • Troy Jensen | Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU's)

    Accessory Dwelling Units, or mini homes, are becoming an increasingly popular solution to the affordable housing crisis. Troy Jensen is an expert in residential housing with New Residential Solutions. He specializes in developing and implementing accessory dwelling units (ADUs) as a viable solution to meet the affordable housing needs here in Utah. ADUs offer an alternative to traditional housing that typically come with much higher costs. By providing living spaces that are smaller than conventional homes yet still comfy and efficient, ADUs decrease the cost of ownership. They also make it easier to rent out extra space for supplemental income and provide more flexibility with homeownership. 

    37 min
  • Matt Strong | Should You Flip a Home in Today's Economy?

    Over the past few years, flipping a home has become a popular investing strategy as interest rates remain low, but is it still profitable with inflation and rising interest rates? To answer this question, Matt Strong with Sierra-West Funding. Matt is also the local president of the Salt Lake Real Estate Investors Association. Share his expert opinion on whether or not flipping homes can be viable during these tough economic times.

    46 min
  • Adam Breen | Tiny House Living
    Are you curious about the tiny house movement? What is all the hype about? From practical considerations to financial benefits, find out if a tiny home might be right for you! Join us as we chat with Tiny Home builder Adam Breen with Breen Homes to learn more about this growing trend in homeownership.
    51 min
  • Steve Newton | Advantages of Suburban Sprawl
    As the population of Utah continues to grow, it's essential to have individuals like Steve Newton who have experienced city planning firsthand. As a two-term City Councilmember and one-term Mayor of Sandy City in the 1980s, Steve was responsible for coordinating planning and helping ensure the city ran smoothly.
    Nowadays, Steve is a corporate and business lawyer. His firsthand experience with city planning makes him the perfect person to comment on the pros and cons of Utah's growth.
    54 min
  • The Innovator | Salt lake Parade of Homes
    Hey Utah, welcome to another episode of the Utah Real Estate Podcast. We're excited to have Dallin Corbridge with Sego Homes here today to tell us about the Innovator, a unique three-story home featured in the Salt Lake Parade of Homes.

    The Innovator is located in Daybreak and features a third-floor entertainment space perfect for indoor/outdoor entertaining. With stunning views and open staircases, this home is sure to impress.
    29 min
  • The George | Salt Lake Parade of Homes
    Manifest Development and Breen Homes present "The George" in the 2022 Salt Lake Parade of Homes. "The George" is a perfect example of why the Salt Lake Parade of Homes is for everyone.

    Adam Breen, the owner of Breen homes, describes the design of the four-plex. Adam has extensive knowledge of the home building industry, from land layout to framing to design and final touches. Over the past decade, Adam has built everything from track housing to high-end custom homes. Adam is also an integral partner of the Utah Cribs Development Company, where he works to fulfill his dream of building Utah's future one house at a time. He walks clients through the entire home-building process. As a result, Adam has been a considerable asset to professionals and clients seeking professional help in the industry.

    What Makes Salt Lake City a Great Place to Live

    Many people move to Salt Lake to work in the tech industry. However, the job scene isn't the only attraction for families moving to Salt Lake City and the surrounding area. "It's livability, attainability, for everyone. Adam says there's a range of livability in the Salt Lake Valley, which makes our location such an attractive place to live. You can see various homes, from a townhome to a custom home."

    Incorporating Ideas from the Parade of Homes

    Many times, people can't afford the large homes that are on display at the Parade of Homes. However, Adam suggests you don't go to the Parade of Homes to see the homes you can't afford. "Go there to take home new ideas such as what to do with your unfinished basement space, how to remodel your kitchen, or how you can landscape your backyard."

    Downtown you'll see old homes remodeled or rebuilt. When you head west, you get new development. Salt Lake City and the surrounding areas "have this unique variation of housing opportunity, so we say that the Salt Lake Parade of Homes is for everybody."

    Adam Breen, the owner of Breen homes, talks about The George in the Salt Lake Parade of Homes. Over the past decade, he's built everything from track housing to high-end custom homes. Adam has extensive knowledge of the home building industry, from land layout to framing to design and final touches. Adam is also an integral partner of the Utah Cribs Development Company, where he works to fulfill his dream of building Utah's future one house at a time. He walks clients through the entire home-building process. As a result, Adam has been a considerable asset to professionals and clients seeking professional help in the industry.

    About The George

    The George is a four-plex unit with street access. The units are set up like a townhome and are stacked on about ⅓ of an acre parcel downtown Salt Lake. In addition, the townhome setup is on Washington street, thus the name the George.

    What Makes Salt Lake City a Great Place to Live

    Many people move to Salt Lake to work in the tech industry. However, the job scene isn't the only attraction for families moving to Salt Lake City and the surrounding area. "It's livability, attainability, for everyone. You can see various homes, from a townhome to a custom home." Adam says there's a range of livability in the Salt Lake Valley, which makes our location such an attractive place to live.

    Incorporating Ideas from the Parade of Homes

    Many times, people can't afford the large homes that are on display at the Parade of Homes. However, Adam suggests you don't go to the Parade of Homes to see the homes you can't afford. "Go there to take home new ideas such as what to do with your unfinished basement space, how to remodel your kitchen, or how you can landscape your backyard."

    Downtown you'll see old homes that are restored, remodeled, or rebuilt. When you head west, you get new development. Salt Lake City and the surrounding areas "have this unique va...
    47 min
  • Modern Murray Perch | Salt Lake Parade of Homes
    Dan Milar from Gordon Milar Construction discusses “The Modern Murray Perch” in the Salt Lake Parade of Homes. Gordon Milar Construction is a family-owned business and a premier custom home builder in northern Utah. The team enjoys establishing and maintaining long-term relationships with clients and industry partners.

    Building Custom Homes In Utah County

    Gordon Milar builds between 30 and 40 custom homes each year. Every one of their
    homes is custom built for their client and to fit the property. Gordon Milar, who founded the custom home building company, had been frustrated with the lack of flexibility with home building. As a result, he built Gordon Milar Construction to be flexible enough to build on any of their client’s choices, and because of their home building niche, they’ve built on quite a few challenging lots.

    Designing Homes with a View

    On their latest custom home build, they needed to find a solution for building a client’s home, which had a 25-foot drop on one side of the property. “We wanted the home to sit on the high side to capture the views and design the yard to work nicely.” The home is perched on a hill in Murray, featuring views on the side of the house. “The other complex challenge with this lot is that it’s a fairly shallow lot front to back.” The team needed to be aware of the depth of the home design and had to use the side yard for terracing and the basement area.
    27 min
  • The Ollie | Salt Lake Parade of Homes
    If you're looking for a home that will let you bring your hobbies to life, look no further than “The Ollie'' by Davies Design Build. This stunning home, featured in the Salt Lake Parade of Homes, includes a skateboard park in the basement - complete with Graffiti by a local artist. Davies Design Build is passionate about making homeowners' dreams come true, and it shows in every detail of this one-of-a-kind home. Whether you're an avid skater or just looking for a unique feature, the Ollie is sure to impress.

    ED Axley is the CEO of Daves Design Build, a top award-winning luxury and custom home builder. Davies Design Build has earned a remarkable reputation as a leader in the home construction industry. With decades of experience in the design-build process, Davies delivers the peak in customization and style, with some of the highest quality structures in Utah real estate.

    Building Custom Homes in Utah

    Ed likes his homes to compliment the natural aesthetics of the scenery around them. In addition, he proportions his homes to the lots, so the design fits the lot they are built on in Utah. "The intent and inspiration behind the homes is to take advantage of its environment. The mountains around it, the hills, the rocks, and the trees. The home fits into the environment while allowing the person on the inside to look through fabulous windows, great settings, and big open areas." These elements are the main reasons designs are breathtaking and very popular among home buyers.

    The Inspiration Behind the Custom Home Build Designing

    "We do interesting, and amazing special custom builds in our homes from skate parks to fire poles and climbing gyms." No matter your specialty or hobby, the designer at Daves Design Build can make it happen for you!

    The Client Experience at Davies Custom Home Build

    Ed's company doesn't have one architectural style that they build. "We believe that we are curators of architectural interpretations." Whatever their clients' wishes, Ed's team will curate designs, materials, and elements around their clients' wishes. "Ultimately, the museum on display becomes loved by the client and their family." When working with clients, Ed's team curates the elements around the design-build to make a custom home built around their customers' lifestyles.
    42 min

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