Martha says: “Every room should have a touch of red”

Map of Upper Avenues neighborhood Salt Lake City

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Which Salt Lake school would my kids attend?

salt lake school district_map

This map shows the boundaries of the Salt Lake School District  and the individual neighborhood school boundaries.  It is from the Salt Lake School District website which provides some great information for parents moving into or around the city.
You will need to use the zoom feature on your pdf viewer to see the details.  If you still have questions about which school to attend, call them at 801.578.8243.

Big additions to UTA’s Trax line

Five rail additions by 2015 that will more than double the length of the popular rail network.  I’m really excited about the airport line which should be completed by 2013.  No more begging my friends for a 6:00 am ride or that midnight pickup.

See all the maps for the new UTA Trax lines.

Forbes Magazine ranked Utah as “Best State to Live”

Life satisfaction and a much lower than average unemployment rate were two big factors.  Read the full story on how Utah is ranked the best state to live in.

Crop circles spotted in West Jordan

Wake up Ladonna, someone stole the pool

Did you know that you can limit the buyer broker agreement?

With the new Utah Buyer Brokerage Agreement it is possible to limit the scope of the contract to a particular property by address.
Sometimes a buyer may want to take baby steps in developing a relationship with an agent.  Many experienced agents don’t even ask that such a contract be signed until they have a good working relationship with the buyer.  Because after all, exclusive agency is a big step and you want to make sure you have the right dance partner.

Map of Rose Park neighborhood Salt Lake City

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Map of the Olympus Cove neighborhood Salt Lake

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Somewhere beyond “needs tlc”

“Needs work to be uninhabitable”

Actual quote from a listing’s remarks.

Map of the Canyon Rim neighborhood Salt Lake County

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Map of the Capitol Hill neighborhood Salt Lake City

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As opposed to???

“Perfect for singles or couples”

One of my favorite real estate ad oxymorons

Another Actual quote from agent showing instructions

“Call for hold harmless form that must be signed before entering”

What is that sweet smell?

How did they forget to paint the door?

Efficiency Kitchen

An Actual quote from the agent showing instructions

“Beware of dog in box in basement”

map of the 15th & 15th neighborhood Salt Lake City

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Some great references for Salt Lake history

I can recommend these books to learn more about the history of your Salt Lake neighborhood or your home’s architecture. Most are probably out of print. The downtown Sam Wellers bookstore is a good place to start. You may find your property pictured here.

Seeing Salt Lake City: The Legacy of the Shipler Photographers.
Barnett
2000 Signature Books

The Avenues of Salt Lake City
Haglund & Notarianni
1980 Utah State Historical Society

Neighborhoods: A guide to communities along the Wasatch Front and beyond
Condon
1997 Newspaper Agency Corp

Utah’s Historic Architecture, 1847-1940
Carter & Goss
1988 Utah State Historical Society

Images of America Salt Lake City
Topping & Ferguson
2009 Utah State Historical Society

The Savage View: Charles Savage, Pioneer Mormon Photographer
Richards
1995 Carl Muntz Pub.

The Utah Photographs of George Edward Anderson
Francis
1979 University of Nebraska Press

Welcoming the World: A History of Salt Lake
Sillitoe
1996 Salt Lake County

Bungalow Colors: Exteriors
Schweitzer
2002 Gibbs Smith

Map of the Harvard-Yale neighborhood Salt Lake City

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Map of the Sugarhouse neighborhood Salt Lake City

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Map of the Lower Avenues neighborhood Salt Lake City

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Map of Federal Heights neighborhood Salt Lake City

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Map of the 9th & 9th neighborhood Salt Lake City

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