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The local housing market is getting more selective, and today’s numbers show that homes are either moving quickly or sitting much longer than sellers expect. In this issue, we’re breaking down what’s happening in the market, sharing featured listings and open houses, spotlighting a local lawn care company that truly cares about people, and answering a great question about whether your home is really an asset or a liability. Plus, don’t miss Todd Porter’s latest video message on renting vs. owning.

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In this Issue . . .

🤣 Real Estate LOL 

📊 Local Market Snapshot: Homes Are Selling Fast… or Sitting for Months. There’s Not Much Middle Ground.

🔑 Featured Listings & Open Houses

⭐️ Home Service Spotlight: Lakeside Lawn Care - Caring for Lawns & Caring for People 🌿

💬 Ask a Realtor: Question of the week - Laura asked: “Is your primary residence an asset or a liability?”

🎥 New Video Message from our Sponsor - Todd Porter: "Is Renting Keeping You Flexible, or Keeping You Behind?"

📣 🐝 The Bountiful Buzz VIP PASS is LIVE — and it’s totally FREE!

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💛 Readers Poll - What interests you most when it comes to Real Estate?

📊 Homes Are Selling Fast… or Sitting for Months. There’s Not Much Middle Ground.

If you’re trying to figure out the Bountiful housing market right now, here’s the real story:

👉 Homes are either getting strong attention quickly… or they’re sitting a long time.

And the numbers back it up.

Right now Bountiful remains one of the most active markets in Davis County with:

• 83 active listings

• 35 homes under contract

• 31 homes sold

So no — Bountiful is not standing still.

Buyers are still buying.

But timing matters more than ever.

⏳ The 30-Day Window

Here’s the number sellers should pay attention to:

• Homes that sold in Bountiful: 26 median days on market

• Homes currently under contract: 26 median days on market

• Listings that failed to sell: 107 median days on market

That gap is not random.

It tells us that strong listings are getting serious buyer attention within the first month. The homes that miss the mark often sit for 3+ months before failing altogether.

💡 What Makes the Difference?

It’s not just photos.

Buyers are judging:

• Price

• Condition

• First impressions

• Online presentation

• Repair concerns

• Overall confidence in the home

And once a listing sits too long, buyers start asking questions:

👉 What’s wrong with it?
👉 Why hasn’t it sold?
👉 Will the seller have to drop the price?

That’s a tough position for sellers to be in—especially when strong homes are still moving in under 30 days.

📍 What Nearby Cities Are Showing

This trend is showing up across Davis County.

• Kaysville homes sold in a median of just 14.5 days at a median price of $825K

• Farmington had active listings averaging 85+ days, but sold homes moved in just 19 days

The message is clear:

👉 Buyers are still active.
👉 They’re just not rewarding every listing equally.

🎯 The Bottom Line

In today’s market, the first few weeks are critical.

This is not the time for:

• guessing on price

• weak marketing

• or “let’s just see what happens”

The homes that win are:
✔ priced correctly
✔ prepared well
✔ marketed aggressively
✔ positioned to build buyer confidence immediately

Because right now…

👉 getting listed is easy
👉 getting launched correctly is what matters

📲 Thinking about selling in Bountiful or anywhere in Davis County?

Text Todd Porter (“Utah Todd”) & Tammy Swain at 801-755-1882 for a no-pressure equity check or strategic home review.

Get a real strategy in place… before the market decides for you.

If for any reason, property tax concerns, estate planning, wealth evaluation, you are wondering what the present value of your home; scan this QR code or go to https://sureut.com/epicreport and we will promptly provide you with our detailed professionally engineered EPIC Report:

🏡 This Week’s listings & Open Houses
in Davis County

🏘️Your Weekend Open-House Report

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open houses happening around Davis County.
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🔑 ATTENTION 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)

Caring for Lawns & Caring for People

Rooted in Community

When you hire Lakeside Lawn Care, you’re not just hiring someone to mow your lawn — you’re supporting a local family with a powerful mission rooted in resilience, community, and inclusion.

Owner Corey Ludwig grew up in Bountiful and recently launched Lakeside Lawn Care after spending more than 30 years in the lawn care industry. But this business is about much more than keeping yards looking great.

Turning Challenges Into Purpose

After navigating years of personal and family health challenges, Corey and his family experienced firsthand how difficult it can be for individuals with disabilities or chronic health conditions to find meaningful employment opportunities.

Instead of letting those challenges define them, they decided to create something meaningful together.

That decision led to the creation of Lakeside Lawn Care — a family and disability-owned business dedicated to providing reliable, high-quality lawn care while creating opportunities for individuals who are often overlooked in the workforce.

Their story is one built on perseverance, compassion, and hard work — and that heart carries into the way they serve their customers every day.

Reliable Service You Can Count On

Lakeside Lawn Care proudly serves homeowners and businesses throughout Davis and Salt Lake Counties with services focused on reliability, attention to detail, and dependable customer care.

Corey says customers can count on them to show up on time, communicate clearly, and leave every property looking polished and professionally maintained.

Their motto says it all:

“Love your weekends, love your lawn.”

And honestly… who doesn’t want that?

Whether it’s routine lawn maintenance or helping bring life back to an outdoor space, Lakeside Lawn Care wants customers to feel proud of their yard without having to spend their weekends doing the hard work themselves.

More Than Lawn Care

What really makes this business stand out is the heart behind it.

Their mission goes beyond lawn care — it’s about building a stronger, more inclusive community where people of all abilities are valued and given opportunities to thrive.

🌱 Learn more about their services and story at lakesidelawncareut.com

💬 Real Estate Q & A

💬 Laura asked: “Is your primary residence an asset or a liability?”

Todd’s Answer: The honest answer?
👉 It can be both.

On paper, a home is often an asset because it has value, can build equity, and may appreciate over time.

But from a monthly cash-flow standpoint, it can also feel like a liability because it costs money. Mortgage payments, taxes, insurance, repairs, maintenance, roofs, HVAC systems—it all adds up.

So the better way to think about your home is this:

👉 Your home is usually a lifestyle asset first and a wealth-building asset second.

If you value flexibility and mobility, renting may fit your lifestyle better. You’re not responsible for major repairs, and it’s easier to move when life changes.

But if you want roots, stability, control, and the opportunity to build equity over time, ownership often makes more sense.

• Renting gives flexibility

• Owning gives stability and long-term wealth potential

At the end of the day, a home becomes a liability when the payment and upkeep control you.

It becomes an asset when it creates equity, stability, and future options.

👉 That’s why buying wisely matters.

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.

"Is Renting Keeping You Flexible, or Keeping You Behind?"

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