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Today’s Home Sweet Buzz brings a crisp fall Market Snapshot with Utah Todd, this week’s Real Estate Tip + DIY mini project, and a handy list of open houses to tour this weekend. Let’s jump in! 🏡

In this Issue . . .

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🏚️ Real Estate News:

📰 Mortgage Rates Fall to 6.18%, Opening Door for Refinancing Opportunities

📰 Utah Governor Considers Statewide Zoning Override to Combat Housing Crisis

📊 Local Market Snapshot - The Local housing market is still keeping us on our toes.

🔑 Featured Listings & Open Houses

💬 Ask a Realtor:
Question of the week -❓ "I keep hearing that more homes are hitting the market - does that mean that prices are finally going to drop?"

💁🏻‍♂️ Real Estate Tip of the week -  Price Smart, Not Sentimental

🛠️ DIY Tip of the Week - Seal the Heat In

🎥 New Video Message from our Sponsor - Todd Porter: Utah’s Housing Market Unmasked 👻

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Mortgage Rates Fall to 6.18%, Opening Door for Refinancing Opportunities

Mortgage rates have fallen again, with the 30-year fixed-rate average at 6.18% and the 15-year at 5.55%. This decline comes ahead of the Federal Reserve's meeting, which may result in further rate cuts. Rates have dropped significantly since early 2025, creating new refinancing opportunities. Despite remaining above pandemic-era lows, today’s rates are down from their 2023 peaks. Mortgage rates are influenced by economic conditions and borrower factors like credit and loan terms. Buyers are advised to weigh long-term costs, flexibility, and monthly affordability when choosing a mortgage.

Utah Governor Considers Statewide Zoning Override to Combat Housing Crisis

Utah Governor Spencer Cox is considering a statewide zoning preemption to increase affordable housing, potentially overriding local rules to allow for smaller homes. While the state has already pushed for denser development near transit and streamlined permits, Cox says more aggressive action may be needed. A new housing strategy outlines policy proposals to expand supply, though statewide zoning reform faces resistance from local-control advocates. With housing costs outpacing incomes and a projected 50,000-unit shortage, the administration aims to revive homeownership opportunities for future generations.

🏠 Market Pulse — This Week’s Real Estate Reality Check

The Local housing market is still keeping us on our toes.

📊 Active listings dipped slightly this week to 88, but the average price jumped 6% to $646,909. Even with that rise, we’re still about 3% lower than where we started the month — proof that buyers are staying sharp, strategic, and unafraid to negotiate.

🏡 Sales Snapshot:

• 45 homes SOLD this month at an average price of $684,718, down 5.18% from last week.

• 48 homes UNDER CONTRACT, with an average list price of $597,763 at the time they went under contract.

💬 What does that mean?
We’re seeing early signs of another soft month for pricing — and that spells a major opening for buyers who are ready to act.

⚡️ Opportunity Is Knocking

If you’re thinking about buying, don’t sit on the fence. Homes are staying on the market longer, sellers are becoming more flexible, and smart buyers are negotiating powerful deals while everyone else waits for spring.

The ability to own property, build equity, and secure your piece of the American Dream is one of our greatest freedoms — Life, Liberty, and Property.
It’s up to each of us to protect that freedom, live it, and use it to build wealth and a stronger future for our families.

📞 Let’s Make It Happen

I’m Todd Porter (aka “Utah Todd”) with Synergy United Real Estate Group (SURE Group) and eXp Realty.
Let’s create a personalized plan to help you seize this rare opportunity before it closes.

📲 Call or text me at (801) 755-1882 — and let’s turn your goals into ownership.

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

Question: "I keep hearing that more homes are hitting the market - does that mean that prices are finally going to drop?"
— Asked Anonymously

Todd’s Answer: 

Not likely. Prices in Utah are still up 6.9% over last year. What we’re seeing isn’t a drop, it’s a shift. Homes are staying on the market longer, and that’s creating a real opening for buyers.

Right now, the buying side can strategically engineer a plan to come out ahead, negotiate better terms, secure upgrades, and actually run the table for a change. But this window won’t last.

Once rates shift or inventory tightens again, this buyer leverage disappears fast.

If you’ve been waiting to buy and you’ve got the resources to move, do it now. Don’t wait, or you’ll be haunted for years wishing you had.

I’m Todd Porter with the SURE Group and eXp Realty. Call me at 801-755-1882, and let’s build your custom plan to win in this market.

💡 Real Estate Tip of the Week 👇

Price Smart, Not Sentimental

As we head into the holiday season, the market is cooling—but not collapsing. Sellers, this is the time to stay realistic, not emotional. If your home has been sitting for a few weeks without strong offers, it might be priced just above where buyers are comfortable in today’s market.

Work with your agent to review recent comparable sales and local inventory trends. A strategic price adjustment now can attract serious buyers before year-end—and sometimes, one well-timed reduction can create the urgency your listing needs to stand out.

Remember: in this market, the right price is the new curb appeal. 🏡

🛠️ DIY Mini Tip of the Week

Seal the Heat In

Before winter hits full force, take an hour to seal up the drafts around your home. Check windows and doors for gaps—if you can feel a breeze, heat (and money) are slipping out. Use inexpensive weather-stripping or a simple caulk gun to seal cracks and keep your home cozy. It’s an easy, budget-friendly project that can make a big difference on your energy bill all season long.

“Utah’s Housing Market Unmasked 👻”

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