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Utah's 2026 Property Tax Rate Increases: Eagle Mountain, Roy and What Owners Actually Pay
Eagle Mountain and Roy adopted large city property tax increases for 2026, but the dollar impact on a typical home is smaller than the headlines suggest. Here is what owners will pay and how to appeal or apply for relief...
Roof Drainage Upgrades to Prevent Foundation Erosion
Upgrading roof drainage keeps heavy rain from saturating the soil around your foundation. Learn about gutter sizing, materials, guards and downspout extensions.
Utah Holiday Lights 2026: Displays by Region, Dates and Tips
Luminaria and Ogden's Christmas Village have posted their 2026 dates; Temple Square, ZooLights and Southern Utah displays usually follow in November. A region-by-region look, plus what December evenings reveal about a neighborhood.
Baxter Aerospace Expands in Washington City: 90 New Jobs for Southern Utah
Baxter Aerospace plans a new Washington City facility with 90 high-paying jobs. What the company does, the state incentive, and what it means locally.
Luxury Home Auction Misconceptions, Addressed Directly
Luxury home auctions carry a reputation shaped by foreclosures and distress sales. Here are five common misconceptions and how the format actually works at the upper tier.
Mountain Property Buyers: Why Local Market Guidance Matters
Mountain real estate brings seasonal pricing, access, zoning and inspection challenges. Here is how local expertise helps buyers evaluate properties and close with confidence.
10 Modern Home Upgrades to Help Your Utah Home Sell Faster
Ten practical, budget-conscious upgrades that can make your Utah home more appealing to buyers, from cabinets and lighting to landscaping and fresh neutral paint.
El Niño Winter 2026–27: A Month-by-Month Prep Plan for Utah Homeowners
Forecasters expect a record-strength El Niño, but its effect on Utah snow is uneven. A region-by-region look at the risks and a month-by-month checklist to protect a home before the storms arrive.
Gas Near $5 in Utah: How to Price a Longer Commute Before Buying a Home (2026)
With Utah gas averaging $4.84 a gallon in October 2026, a longer commute can cancel out a cheaper home. A worked example shows how to price the drive and compare it with FrontRunner and EV costs.
Why Utah Homes Aren't Selling in Fall 2026: What 18,000 Active Listings Show
Four in ten Utah listings have been on the market 90 days or more, yet homes that sell still go under contract in about five weeks. A breakdown of which homes are sitting in fall 2026, and why.
Fall Color Drives by Home Base: Which Wasatch Front Canyon Is Closest in 2026
Which Wasatch Front canyon drive sits closest to each city, when the seasonal gates close, and which stops need a recreation pass in 2026.
Wasatch Front Halloween 2026: Haunts, Corn Mazes and Witch Displays by Scare Level
From WitchFest in West Jordan to hands-on haunts in Midvale, the Wasatch Front's 2026 Halloween season sorted into no-scare, mixed and full-scare tiers, with dates, prices and age rules.
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