Welcome to this week’s Home Sweet Buzz
Real Estate Edition! 🏡

We’re breaking down a tightening local market, spotlighting new ways Utahns are investing in real estate, and sharing featured listings and open houses. Plus, a timely Ask a Realtor question, a smart negotiation tip, and a new video from Todd Porter on why nearly half the homes are already gone.

In this Issue . . .

🤣 Real Estate LOL 

📊 Local Market Snapshot - The Window Is Closing: Nearly 50% of Homes Are Already Under Contract

Real Estate News: New Apps Let Utahns Buy Real Estate Shares with Just $100

🔑 Featured Listings & Open Houses

💬 Ask a Realtor:
Question of the week -❓How much power does the FED Chair yield and is he or she the one that is really callling the shots in our economic world?

💁🏻‍♂️ Real Estate Tip of the week - Don’t Confuse Negotiation with Leverage

🎥 New Video Message from our Sponsor - Todd Porter: “Half the Homes Are Already Gone.”

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📊The Davis County Market Story

The Window Is Closing: Nearly 50% of Homes Are Already Under Contract

Here’s what’s happening right now in Davis County — and it matters.

Imagine a big parking lot full of houses for sale.

There are 725 homes sitting there with For Sale signs.

Now here’s the part that should make people stop and really pay attention:

➡️ 360 of those homes are already under contract.

Not sold yet — but promised.
Buyers have raised their hands and said,
“Yep. I want that one.”

That’s 49.7% of the entire market.

⏳ What’s Changed

For months, buyers had time.

• Time to think

• Time to negotiate

• Time to wait and see if prices dropped

And for a while, that worked.

But now the game is changing.

🕒 How Fast Are Homes Moving?

Homes are still taking time to sell — but not forever.

• Median Days on Market: 60 days

• Average Days on Market: 79 days

That tells us buyers are being careful…
but they’re not disappearing.

They’re watching.
And then they’re moving.

🔥 Where Buyers Are Stepping In the Most

Some cities are heating up faster than others:

• West Point: ~69% of homes already under contract

• Syracuse: nearly 68% under contract

• South Weber: about 48% under contract

• Layton: 73 homes under contract out of ~200 active listings

These numbers matter.
They show where buyers are actually acting, not just talking.

⚖️ What This Means for the Market

When one out of every two homes is already under contract, one thing is clear:

Buyers are moving again.

Not rushing wildly.
Not panicking.
But stepping in.

Behind the scenes, contracts are stacking up.
That’s the quiet heat building under the surface — the kind you don’t notice until suddenly:

• The market feels tighter

• Offers get stronger

• Sellers stop giving as much

🧠 The Honest Truth for Buyers

This window won’t stay open forever.

Negotiating power doesn’t disappear overnight.

It fades.
Slowly at first.
Then all at once.

The buyers who “wait just a little longer” are usually the ones who say:

“Wow… that got more expensive fast.”

🚪 The Bottom Line

If you want a real win — not just a house, but a deal — this is the moment to stop circling and step in.

Get serious.
Get prepped.
Get it done.

Because when half the homes are already under contract, and some cities are pushing 60–70%, the message is clear:

The market is waking up.

📞 Todd Porter (“Utah Todd”)
801-755-1882
Schedule an appointment anytime.

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New Apps Let Utahns Buy Real Estate Shares with Just $100

Technology is making real estate investing more accessible through apps that allow users to buy shares in rental properties, even in Utah. Platforms like Arrived let users invest with as little as $100, without needing to be accredited investors. These apps use REITs—an established investment model—combined with modern tech. Financial experts recommend setting goals and seeking advice before investing. While traditional homeownership remains the best way to build equity, fractional real estate ownership is gaining popularity, especially in growing markets like Salt Lake City.
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🏡 This Week’s listings & Open Houses
in Davis County

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Contact: Nick Thompson - (801) 928-0145 | [email protected]

🏘️Your Weekend Open-House Report

Davis County Open Houses 🏡

Click or scan the QR Code below for a complete list of
open houses happening around Davis County.
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🔑 ATTENTION ALL REALTORS!!!

🏡 Want Your Listing or Open House Listed Here?

We welcome submissions from ALL local real estate professionals!
👉 👉 Submit your listing here - (Listing must be located within Davis County)

💬 Real Estate Q & A

❓Question: Tammy asked, How much power does the FED Chair yield and is he or she the one that is really callling the shots in our economic world?

💬 Todd’s Answer:

Great question. Here’s the clear, no-hype answer.

First, if you want deeper historical context, I recommend the book The Creature from Jekyll Island by G. Edward Griffin. It’s a compelling read and explains how the Federal Reserve came into existence and how it operates behind the scenes.

So… is the Fed Chair “calling the shots”?

Short answer:
No — but they are one of the most influential voices in the room.

How the Federal Reserve actually works

The Federal Reserve doesn’t make decisions unilaterally, and the Fed Chair doesn’t flip a switch that controls the economy.

Interest-rate decisions are made by the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), which has 12 voting members:

• 7 members of the Board of Governors

• 5 regional Federal Reserve Bank presidents (on a rotating basis)

The Fed Chair is one vote out of twelve.

So technically speaking?
They do not have absolute power.

Then why does the Fed Chair seem so powerful?

Because influence isn’t the same as authority.

The Fed Chair:

• Sets the agenda for discussions

• Helps guide the tone of policy debates

• Builds consensus among committee members

• Shapes the message markets hear

And markets don’t just react to rate changes — they react to expectations.

That’s why when the Chair speaks, markets listen closely. Even subtle wording can move:

• Stock markets

• Bond yields

• Mortgage rates

• Currency values

So who really calls the shots?

No single person.

Economic outcomes are shaped by:

• Consumer spending (or pullback)

• Business hiring and investment decisions

• Inflation and employment data

• Global events (energy, war, supply chains)

• Government fiscal policy (taxes and spending)

In reality, the Fed responds to the economy more than it controls it.

The best way to think about the Fed Chair

The Fed Chair is best understood as a lead conductor —
not the composer,
not the orchestra,
and not the audience.

Got a Real Estate question?
👉 Submit a question for next week’s edition 
Call me at 801-755-1882, and let’s build your
custom plan to win in this market.

Don’t Confuse Negotiation with Leverage

In a shifting market, buyers still have room to negotiate—but that room is shrinking in pockets where demand is picking up. Just because a seller can negotiate doesn’t mean they have to. Homes with strong demand or clean pricing will still hold firm, while others offer flexibility.

The smartest move? Know which homes deserve aggressive offers and which ones don’t. Strategy—not assumptions—wins in a market that’s quietly heating up.

“Half the Homes Are Already Gone.”

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