We are building it, they will come! Habitat for Humanity

Local friends, This community of 20 future homes will be a serious blessing and foundation for so many families in need financially. It is a project that you can bring colleagues, friends or relatives to come throw on paint clothes, or pick up a nail gun (they're HEAVY!), string some electrical wire, install floor boards... the opportunities are endless and you know what? It feels GOOD to know how to do this stuff. I have loved it! The Kearns' FIELD OF DREAMS community needs your help this year (and next year). Contact me for more information, or go to: https://www.habitatsaltlake.com/how-to-help/volunteer to fill out a volunteer application and find work dates with availability. Come make a difference, work up a sweat and have fun all in one day!

Let's Get Caught Up!

I regularly read some fantastic tidbits of information related to our "homes" - many of which I want to share: exterior maintenance, trees and shrubs which flower or grow tall quickly, home maintenance, credit repair, how to pay off a mortgage sooner, staging your home, decluttering, finding peace at home, making warm, welcoming spaces without breaking a budget, (or breaking one if you want to!), etc.

My goal is to share something each week, Tidbit Tuesday, in honor of the alliteratory titles that we see constantly in this era of mass communications & catchy titles. If there is a topic you are interested in, please comment here. I'll track down the most interesting, most accurate information and gather it all here.

And if you'd like to create or share a Tidbit, please feel free to email me your article, photos, or experiences and I'll post them here!

robynsrealty@gmail.com

What is Earnest Money?

Earnest money is due shortly after a Buyer's offer on a home is accepted. There are some important questions to answer regarding "earnest money" --



How much do I have to put down?

When is it due?

Why do I have to put it down?
Is it refundable?
What if I change my mind (have concerns from the inspection), etc?

Where is it kept?

Who will protect it?
Can I get any of it back if I cancel?



Check out this video to find out the answers to these questions. As a buyer, you need to know all the ins and outs of earnest money--since it's your first investment in your new home.

Gated community in the Herriman hills

Model Home Monday:

Hey, happy Monday! I visited with my friend and fellow realtor, Gina Allen, at the newest Holmes Homes community. Holmes builds all over the valley, but this community is unique: it's gated, surrounded by mountain views and valley lights at night. Currently, Holmes is finishing basements of the ramblers--including in the price. Yep, true story. Come check them out!

What I love most are the views, the spacious floor plans, and the fact that you would live above the inversion, have incredible views of the Wasatch front of mountains...as well as a community pool, parks and trails. The privacy of a gated community is attractive, too. I work and live close by and would love to introduce you to Gina. Let me know when you'd like to go see these homes!

Meet J Craft Homes: Custom Builder in Utah

Model Home Monday:

This is one of my favorite custom builders in Utah. Why? Listen in.

I personally love their extremely spacious floor plans, custom finishes, huge ramblers (I'm a fan of ramblers) and attention to detail. They will allow you to create the floor plan of your choice using one of their many (I'm talking, many) floor plan designs. They are always featured in the Parade of Homes, but they do have an open model home in South Jordan that you can go visit. Currently, they are working on a gorgeous townhome project in St. George! I'm totally up for owning in the sunny spot of our great state. Contact me if you'd like to get more information! And meet my tallest friend, Lory, who works with J Craft in South Jordan. 

Brighton Homes: Will customize at terrific prices!

Model Home Monday Tour:

This fantastic builder has ventured down from Davis & Weber counties to the Salt Lake valley. I have always loved their exquisite layouts which feature large great rooms, walk in pantries (heaven for many of us) and 2nd story gathering rooms/lofts. Brighton Homes will build at a fabulous price ($300s to $400s depending on size, upgrades and lot). You can check them out here:

If you live north of Salt Lake City, please check them out! In the SLC area, they are building in Herriman near the high school and will be building in West (west) Jordan in 2018. If you want to customize some spaces, or have a mudroom, move the pantry, or create your own look and feel, in most cases, they can and will do it! I'd love to show you this builder, anytime! Call me 801-696-6900!

Herriman, UT (my home town) will definitely be on the map in a major way very soon! Salt Lake Community College is building a large campus in Herriman and now, REAL Soccer Salt Lake has announced that they will also be building the biggest, state-of-the-art, energy-efficient Soccer Training Facility in Herriman. City council member, Nicole Martin, accurately shared, "It is rare yet incredible that a successful entity such as RSL shares our city's vision for creating a family-friendly, world-class destination, and now we become essentially a 'soccer-topia' to hone athletic and academi skills for decades to come."

Additionally, a new 90-acre STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) Charter School will be attached to the soccer complex develped by Utah State University. With multiple soccer fields inside and outside, some turf and some grass, this facility will the largest of it's kind in the United States. A non-profit called "RSL Youth Academy Foundation" plans on creating "regional training centers" throughout Utah, scheduled to open in North Logan, Odgen and West Valley City, to be followed by facilities opening in Orem and St. George down the road.

Click below for the full article and 2 featured videos with details about the complex scheduled to open next year, 2017!

KSL article & video