🎄 Happy December, friends!

In this week’s Home Sweet Buzz Real Estate Edition, Utah Todd breaks down the surprising market shift happening behind the scenes—and why buyers may have a rare window of opportunity they won’t see again anytime soon.

We’re also shining a spotlight on Judith’s Home Services, a trusted local resource for everything from repairs to upgrades, plus this week’s Real Estate Tip, and all the open houses happening this weekend. Let’s jump in! 🏡✨

In this Issue . . .

🤣 Real Estate LOL 

⭐️ Home Services Spotlight - Judith’s Home Services

📊 Local Market Snapshot - The Quiet Shift Buyers Haven’t Noticed Yet

🔑 Featured Listings & Open Houses

💬 Ask a Realtor:
Question of the week -❓ Jasmine, here is the real answer to whether you should wait for rates to drop.

💁🏻‍♂️ Real Estate Tip of the week -  Don’t Wait for Rates—Buy When the Market Gives You Leverage

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🛠️ When it comes to dependable handyman work, clear communication, and genuine care, Judith’s Home Services has quickly become a go-to choice for homeowners across the Wasatch Front. With more than 1.5 years in business, this family-operated company is built on heart, service, and a commitment to doing things the right way — the first time.

A Tribute With Purpose

Owner Jason Cliffe founded Judith’s Home Services in honor of his mother, Judith — a dedicated nurse, entrepreneur, and example of integrity and kindness. Her spirit continues to guide the business today.
After serving in the U.S. Coast Guard and gaining over 20 years of experience in operations, welding, and home renovation, Jason built a company that blends craftsmanship with compassion. His goal? To deliver dependable, high-quality handyman work while also being present for his family — a value Judith deeply cherished.

What They Do

Judith’s Home Services offers a wide range of handyman and home improvement solutions, including:

• Painting, drywall, and sheetrock repair

• Light fixture and ceiling fan installation

• Hanging shelves, pictures & décor

• Caulking and weatherproofing

• Special-needs home modifications

• Kitchen & bathroom help (faucets, showerheads, clogged sinks & more)

Wherever help is needed, they come to you — no storefront required.

Why Homeowners Love Them

Jason prides himself on delivering superb customer service every single time. Here’s what sets them apart:

• No material markups — customers see exactly what they’re paying for

• Clear communication with options that match your timeline and budget

• One client per day, ensuring your project gets the attention it deserves

• On-time, every time — they show up when they say they will

It’s high-quality work paired with honesty, reliability, and respect — the way Judith herself would have done it.

Connect With Judith’s Home Services

Website: JudithsHomeServices.com
Phone: (801) 389-0109
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📊 Market Update – The Quiet Shift Buyers Haven’t Noticed Yet

Utah Todd Style

The market just took a turn—quietly, but unmistakably. And most buyers still have no idea it happened.

The recent NAR announcement is the big spark: they’re projecting a 14% jump in home sales in 2026 compared to 2025. That’s huge. That’s not a small “maybe things will improve” prediction. That’s them essentially saying:

“The market is about to wake up… and when it does, buyer leverage disappears.”

And when you line that up with what we’re seeing locally, everything suddenly clicks into place:

• Under contracts are rising even though inventory isn’t.

• Sold numbers are climbing week after week.

• The whole market has felt like it’s been “clearing its throat” for a month…

…and now NAR just stepped in to confirm:
“Yep. That sound you’re hearing? That’s the warm-up.”

Here’s the wild part:
Most buyers still think they have time.
They’re waiting for the “perfect moment” — the moment that never actually arrives in real life.

But the economists who watch national trend lines?
They’re already signaling what comes next.

💥 A 14% rise in home sales doesn’t happen in a sleepy market.
It happens when demand surges back and buyers start competing again.

When that wave hits — and NAR is loudly hinting that it will — the dynamic flips fast:

• Sellers regain leverage

• Prices stabilize and firm up

• Negotiation wiggle room shrinks

• And the calm buyers have enjoyed slips away

Right now, buyers have a window — a narrow one.
Not a panic moment.
Just a rare gift the market doesn’t hand out often.

If you’re buying, here’s your story:

👉 You’re standing in front of an open gate that won’t stay open.
You can walk through now…
or wait until you’re shoulder-to-shoulder with everyone else who finally realizes the opportunity that was right in front of them.

If you want the numbers for your neighborhood or price point, reach out — I’ll show you exactly where the trends are heading.

— Todd Porter 
Utah Todd | SURE Group | ABC 4 and REE Realty
801 755 1882

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🏡 This Week’s listings & Open Houses
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💬 Real Estate Q & A

Question: Jasmine, here is the real answer to whether you should wait for rates to drop.

💬 Todd’s Answer:

People get hung up on interest rates because the news repeats the same line over and over. But in real life, rates are only one part of the puzzle. The bigger question is this: What happens to your buying power when everyone else jumps back into the market the second rates drop?

Right now you are sitting in a rare moment where buyers have breathing room. Homes are staying on the market longer. Sellers are open to negotiating. Prices are steady and in some cases softening. You hold the leverage in this kind of environment.

If you wait for rates to fall, you lose that leverage. You will be competing with every buyer who has been waiting on the sidelines. That changes everything. More offers. More bidding wars. Less negotiating. Higher sale prices. Higher pressure. And ironically, your monthly payment often ends up the same because lower rates get eaten alive by higher home prices.

This is the part people miss. Waiting for a lower rate feels safe, but the market does not reward waiting. The market rewards the person who takes advantage of the quiet moment before the crowd wakes up.

Here is the StoryBrand version of your situation:

You are the hero who wants stability and long term financial strength.

Your problem is not the interest rate. Your problem is timing and competition.

Your guide is someone who knows the numbers without the hype and knows how to negotiate opportunity.

The plan is simple. Buy while the market is calm. Refinance later when rates normalize. Lock in the home now while other buyers are still asleep.

If you wait too long, the window closes. Prices rise. Competition returns. You get pushed to the back of the line.

But if you act while the market is quiet, you end up in the best position. Better pricing. Better terms. Stronger equity. And a path you control instead of a path controlled by the crowd.

Interest rates move. Home prices move. Competition moves. What never changes is this truth. The people who win in real estate are the ones who move before the rush.

If you want to see exactly what your buying power looks like right now, and what it could look like if you wait, I can show you both side by side. No pressure. Just real numbers so you can make a smart decision without fear or noise.

You deserve clarity. That is what I am here for.

— Utah Todd | SURE Group | ABC 4 and REE Realty 801 755 1882

Got a Real Estate question?
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Call me at 801-755-1882, and let’s build your
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💡 Real Estate Tip of the Week 

👇Don’t Wait for Rates—Buy When the Market Gives You Leverage

With big shifts happening in the housing market, many buyers are tempted to wait for interest rates to drop. But here’s the truth: when rates fall, competition rises—and prices usually rise with it.

Right now, buyers still have something rare: negotiation power. Fewer bidding wars, more seller flexibility, and a better chance at getting repairs, concessions, or closing cost help. Once demand surges again (and national forecasts say it will), that flexibility disappears.

If you find the right home in today’s calmer market, it often makes more financial sense to buy now and refinance later—rather than wait for the crowd to wake up and drive prices higher.

"The 2026 real estate market shift starts now!"

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