Utah Real Estate Podcast

The market is shifting, and many are curious about what experienced real estate investors are doing now. Clay Rockwood, Co-Founder, and Partner of Soar Capital Group, share his insights on what he's investing in right now and why. This episode is a must-listen if you want to get into real estate or know where the market is headed!

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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 variation of housing opportunity, so we say that the Salt Lake Parade of Homes is f...

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.

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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.

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Symphony Homes presents "The Octave" in the 2022 Salt Lake Parade of Homes. This house is in South Jordan and features a stunning kitchen with TWO butler pantries. Cash Knight, Director of New Construction, shares that the word "symphony" is synonymous with quality. When you think of a grand symphony, every piece must be harmonious to create a masterpiece. Kim Carlson, Marketing Director, adds that the team at Symphony is all about orchestrating your dreams!

Symphony Homes History
The nature of Symphony Homes is to build a customized home for their clients, so you're not starting your home from scratch. Cash shares, "We start with the base plan, but the clients get to change walls or any other feature in their home."

The homes built by the company owners starting 30 years ago have shown the value of the area and how the company has focused on hiring the right people who are also interested in building customized homes.
All of the homes from Symphony Homes have a music-related name and theme to give you the feel of the Symphony; the Tempo, Forte, and Cannon are just a few examples.

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Kristen Mortensen became the first female president of the Salt Lake Home Builders Association shortly before the housing crash in 2008. Now, she's a partner in Goldcrest Homes and is coming up on having worked on 1000 homes. Goldcrest Homes has a passion for building with women in mind, as women are driving 80% of home sales and are typically managing the house day-to-day. In this episode, she talks about her experience as a woman in a male-dominated industry and Goldcrest Homes' showcase for the Parade of Homes.

A Nest With Surprises

The Goldcrest Homes' showcase for the Parade of Homes is called "The Lofty Nest." Kristen describes it as a comfortable, fun house, a nest with some surprises.' The two-story house has high ceilings, a loft study area, and an ordinance-compliant accessory dwelling unit in the basement, which allows leasing of the bottom one-bedroom apartment, a highly sought-after feature.

Listen in to learn more about Goldcrest Homes, their current and upcoming communities in Utah, and more features of "The Lofty Nest."

Following Through as a Contractor in Utah

Kristen was always intrigued by the home-building process and inquired about how to enter the industry in college. She was encouraged to become a teacher, which she did until she had an opportunity to finish a house. Kristen found out there was no magic to the process; it took hard work, following through, and planning.

Kristen recounts that she never felt intimidated as a woman in general contracting and that the tradespeople she's worked with over the years have been welcoming. She knows a little about many things, having learned from plumbers, electricians, roofers, and more. She's glad to see that women can now go to school for construction management and that more women are finding careers in construction.

Utah Building With Women in Mind

Goldcrest Homes' goal is to help "build a lovely nest for your flock." The company has a passion for building with women in mind, as statistics show that women drive 80% of home sales. Typically, women are more concerned with family planning, upgrading, and house management.

As a company, they pay attention to a home's exterior curb appeal and practical interior use. Building a place that is functional as well as attractive is one of Goldcrest's top qualities.

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Sean and Ashley Michaelis are the dynamic husband-wife duo behind Michaelis Homes. Sean is the contractor, and Ashley is the designer and realtor. They have three boys between the ages of 1 and 5 and have been flipping homes since 2017. They’re debuting “The Crestwood” for their first home parade to showcase.

The Crestwood House Journey

Sean and Ashley learned many things about the Crestwood house’s story and became close with the family who sold it. The house was originally built in the 1970s, and the couple who owned it raised 7 kids. Sean and Ashley’s work was cut out for them: it had 9 different types of carpet, many DIY projects, and a few years of neglect as the owners aged.

Sean and Ashley bought the house with the intent to flip and sell but ended up falling in love. They had worked on three other houses on the same street and already loved the neighborhood and the house’s amazing views. Sean and Ashley are excited to finally be experiencing what their clients do. Listeners can see the before and after pictures of the Crestwood House journey on the Michaelis’ website.

A Unique Remodeling Style

Ashley has a great eye for design and could see incredible potential in this new property. They capitalized on the mid-century style, keeping much of the house’s natural charm while also bringing in an updated, modern feel. Ashley enjoys a style she calls ‘Utah modern,’ tying in geographical locations and color palettes into something that is uniquely Utah.

Finding a Home with History

Sean and Ashley’s love for their new house comes from its story. The previous owners had been older and unable to take care of the house as they wanted, and Sean and Ashley were eager to buy it. The owners’ kids were very involved in the buying process, and Sean and Ashley soon became close with the entire family.

While it was a struggle to get all the materials they wanted, Sean and Ashley staged a viewing for the family around Christmas so that they could see what they had done with the house. They described it as very emotional, as the family was saying goodbye but also seeing the new life breathed into their childhood home. The owners’ kids and grandkids could see Sean and Ashley’s work and know they made the right choice in trusting them to remodel.

Listen in to hear more about how the Michaelis couple incorporated the state of Utah into their homes, how they grew their business together, and more about “The Crestwood.”

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