🏡 Welcome to This Week’s Home Sweet Buzz! 🐝 

It’s another Saturday packed with real estate updates, open houses, and homeowner tips—your go-to guide for all things local real estate.

This week, Todd Porter shares the latest Market Snapshot, we’ve added a seasonal checklist + DIY tip to keep your home in top shape, and don’t miss our fun poll & contest where you could win a $50 gift card to Home Depot or Lowe’s!

Whether you’re buying, selling, or just love keeping a pulse on the local market, the Home Sweet Buzz is here to help you feel at home. 🏡✨

🏠 Let’s Dive In!!! 👇

In this Issue . . .

🤣 Real Estate LOL

📊 Local Market Snapshot - Now is one of the best windows in the last five years to negotiate.

🔑 Featured Listings & Open Houses

💬 Ask a Realtor:
Question of the week -❓  “Do I really need a home inspection if I’m buying a newer home?”

💁🏻‍♂️ Real Estate Tip of the week -  🔆 First Impressions Start at the Front Door

🍂 September Homeowner Seasonal Checklist

🛠️ DIY Tip of the Week: Weatherproof on a Budget

🥇 Home Sweet Contest - Kitchen or Bath? Reply with your Vote & Win $50!

🎥 Video Message from our Sponsor - Todd Porter: Prices Up, Inventory Rising!

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

📊 Bountiful Buzz Market Snapshot

Here’s what’s happening in Bountiful real estate this week:

🧐 What This Means

• Sellers are adjusting. On average, homes are making small price reductions before going under contract and again before closing.

• Homes under contract are moving faster, showing buyers are active when homes are priced competitively.

• Inventory is steady with just over 100 active homes on the market.

👥 Takeaway for Buyers & Sellers

📌 For Buyers: Now is one of the best windows in the last five years to negotiate. Prices are showing flexibility, and days on market are giving you leverage.

📌 For Sellers: The market is still solid, but pricing right is more important than ever. Homes that hit the market competitively are still selling at strong numbers and moving quickly.

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

🏘️Your Weekend House-Hunting Guide

Check out the complete list of open houses happening around Davis County.
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Davis County Open Houses 🏡

🔑 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 the area from NSL - Farmington, will accept Kaysville as well)

Got a Real Estate question?
👉 Submit a question for next week’s edition

💬 Real Estate Q & A

Question: “Do I really need a home inspection if I’m buying a newer home?”
— Asked Anonymously

Todd’s Answer: YES!!!!!!!!!!!

1. Builders Make Mistakes. Even with new construction, shortcuts or human errors happen. We've seen: Improper roof ventilation, plumbing not connected, HVAC systems installed backwards, missing insulation, and drainage slopes done incorrectly.

2. Code ≠ Quality. A city inspection only checks for minimum code compliance. That doesn't mean everything was built to a high standard, just that it barely passes the checklist.

3. Subcontractor Work Isn’t Always Supervised Closely. Builders hire multiple subcontractors (framers, electricians, roofers, plumbers). Even with a project manager, not every phase gets fully monitored.

4. You Still Have Time to Get It Fixed. A home inspection can catch issues before closing, which means the builder is usually responsible for repairs, not you. Even if the items are not yet repaired before you close, getting the concerns on record for future repair is worth every dime of the cost of the inspection.

5. Better Warranty Leverage. If you don’t find defects early, you may discover them after the builder warranty expires. An inspection creates a record of concerns up front.

Thanks for asking. For future questions or concerns, you can send them here or call Todd Porter aka Utah Todd at 801-755-1882.

💡 Real Estate Tip of the Week 👇

 🔆 First Impressions Start at the Front Door

Before buyers even step inside, they’re already forming opinions. 
A freshly painted front door, a tidy porch, and a new welcome mat can make your home feel inviting right away. Add a potted plant or seasonal wreath for a touch of charm. Small updates outside set the tone for the entire showing—and often make buyers more excited about what’s inside.

🍂 September Homeowner Seasonal Checklist

Fall is around the corner—here’s a quick September checklist to keep your home cozy, safe, and ready for the season:

✅ Check Your Furnace & Replace Filters – Don’t wait until the first cold snap! A clean filter keeps air fresh and heating bills lower.

✅ Inspect Gutters & Downspouts – Clear out leaves and debris now to avoid clogs when fall storms hit.

✅ Seal Windows & Doors – Check for drafts; a little caulk or weather-stripping saves energy and money.

✅ Prep Your Yard – Trim back trees, aerate your lawn, and plant bulbs for a beautiful spring surprise.

✅ Test Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Detectors – A two-minute test could save lives.

👉 Do one or two of these each weekend, and your future self will thank you when winter sets in!

🛠️ DIY Tip of the Week: Weatherproof on a Budget

A tube of caulk (about $5) and a pack of weather-stripping can save you hundreds in heating costs. Walk your home on a breezy day—feel around windows and doors. If you sense air sneaking in, seal it up. It’s one of the cheapest, easiest DIYs you can do, and your house will feel instantly warmer.

Which would you rather have in your dream home?

🍳 A Gourmet Kitchen
or a
🛁 A Luxury Bathroom

👉 Hit reply with your answer, and you’ll be entered to win a $50 gift card to Home Depot or Lowe’s! Winner announced in next week’s Home Sweet Buzz.

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PLUMBER, or ELECTRICIAN we should feature? 
📣 Nominate them here to be SPOTLIGHTED in an
upcoming issue of the Home Sweet Buzz! 🎉

Bountiful Real Estate Update:
Prices Up, Inventory Rising!

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