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Kristopher Larson
Realtor® since 2011, licensed in Utah and Nevada, and the writer behind Best Utah Real Estate's news and guides.
Realtor® · Real Broker, LLC
Kristopher Larson has worked in real estate since 2011 and holds active licenses in Utah and Nevada. He has been part of more than 350 real estate transactions and now manages real estate teams across Utah and in Nevada, with Best Utah Real Estate offices in St. George and South Jordan. He is a Realtor® with Real Broker, LLC.
He writes the site's articles on buying and selling homes in Utah: city and neighborhood guides, the monthly Utah housing market report, and explainers on the rules that affect Utah homeowners, such as HOA law, water and property taxes.
The market numbers in his articles come from the MLS listings this site carries for the Wasatch Front and Southern Utah, plus public sources such as the Utah Association of Realtors, the U.S. Census Bureau and county records. When a number comes from somewhere else, the article says where.
Articles by Kristopher Larson
How Utah Decides Where Homeless Shelters Go: Siting Rules and Public Records in 2026
October 27, 2026
When a Utah HOA Stops Working: Who Pays for Roads, Walls and Common Areas
October 27, 2026
Tiny Homes in Utah: Zoning, Building Code and the 2026 Backyard ADU Law
October 26, 2026
Property Boundary Upgrades That Boost Curb Appeal
October 26, 2026
Utah School Choice in 2026: How Utah Fits All, Charters and Open Enrollment Affect a Home Search
October 26, 2026
Ogden vs. Layton: How the Two Cities Compare for Homebuyers
October 25, 2026
Park City vs. Heber City vs. Midway: What a Home Budget Buys in 2026
October 25, 2026
Utah ADU Rules in 2026: State Law and City-by-City Limits
October 24, 2026
Moab Rental Investing in 2026: Visitor Trends, Nightly Rental Rules and Returns
October 24, 2026
Inherited a House? The Order to Tackle Each Step
October 23, 2026
What's Being Built Around St. George in 2026: Underway, Approved and Still on Paper
October 23, 2026
How to Tell If an Awkward Floor Plan Can Be Fixed
October 23, 2026
Home Backup Power: 4 Things Utah Buyers Should Ask About Trojan Batteries
October 23, 2026
How Healthcare BIM Speeds Utah Medical Building Projects
October 23, 2026
Salt Lake Valley Pizza by Style and City: A Map for Movers
October 23, 2026
A Practical Guide To Planning A Home Renovation
October 22, 2026
Salt Lake City Food Neighborhoods: Where Food Lovers Should Buy
October 22, 2026
Buying in Vineyard, Utah in 2026: What's Built and What's Still Coming Downtown
October 22, 2026
Overlooked Drainage Details Shaping Modern Property Design
October 21, 2026
Washington County Water and Your Home Purchase: A 2026 Buyer's Guide
October 21, 2026
Data Center Proposals Near Utah Neighborhoods: What Buyers Should Check in 2026
October 21, 2026
Healthcare in Cedar City, Utah: A Guide for Families and Retirees
October 20, 2026
Roof Leak Repair Before Selling a Home and Moving to Utah
October 20, 2026
Before You Dig in Utah: Blue Stakes 811 Rules for Fences, Trees and Sprinklers
October 20, 2026