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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
New-Home Communities in St. George, Washington and Hurricane: How They Compare
October 19, 2026
Flash Flood Risk in Hurricane and Southern Utah: What Buyers Should Check
October 19, 2026
Cost Segregation for Rental Owners: Choosing a Study Provider
October 19, 2026
What's Changing in Kanab: Growth, Resorts and Rentals in 2026
October 19, 2026
Utah HOA Rules That Surprise Buyers in 2026 and What State Law Won't Let HOAs Ban
October 19, 2026
Buying a Bear Lake Cabin: Lake Levels, Rental Rules and Winter Access
October 18, 2026
Utah's 2026 Housing Laws: What Passed, What Failed and What Changes for Buyers
October 18, 2026
2034 Winter Olympics in Utah: Which Cities and Projects to Watch Before Buying (2026)
October 17, 2026
Multi-Tier Outdoor Layouts That Boost Backyard Property Value
October 17, 2026
Salt Lake City's Power District in 2026: What's Approved, What's Pending and What It Means for West-Side Buyers
October 17, 2026
Living Near Utah's Ski Resorts: Towns, Drive Times and Trade-Offs
October 16, 2026
Staying Put After 65: Utah Programs That Help Seniors Keep Their Homes in 2026
October 16, 2026
55+ Communities in the Salt Lake City Area
October 15, 2026
Your Utah Cost Segregation Questions, Answered!
October 15, 2026
How Noisy Is the Home? A Buyer's Noise Check Guide
October 15, 2026
Utah Homeowners Insurance Costs in 2026: What Buyers Should Budget
October 15, 2026
Rate Buydowns, Assumable Loans or an ARM? Worked Examples for Utah Buyers at 7.4% Rates (2026)
October 15, 2026
Utah's 2026 Property Tax Rate Increases: Eagle Mountain, Roy and What Owners Actually Pay
October 14, 2026
Roof Drainage Upgrades to Prevent Foundation Erosion
October 14, 2026
Utah Holiday Lights 2026: Displays by Region, Dates and Tips
October 14, 2026
Baxter Aerospace Expands in Washington City: 90 New Jobs for Southern Utah
October 13, 2026
Mountain Property Buyers: Why Local Market Guidance Matters
October 13, 2026
El Niño Winter 2026–27: A Month-by-Month Prep Plan for Utah Homeowners
October 13, 2026
Gas Near $5 in Utah: How to Price a Longer Commute Before Buying a Home (2026)
October 13, 2026