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

🏡 Prices Down, Opportunities Up!

Sellers are finally getting realistic — and buyers have a golden window. Homes in Bountiful are listing for 7% less than before, but this opportunity won’t last long! Todd Porter breaks it all down below.

In this Issue . . .

🤣 Real Estate LOL

🏚️ Real Estate News:
📰 Utah Homeowners Hit with Soaring Property Taxes Amid Tax Rate Freeze
📰 Utah's First Modular Apartment Complex Opens This January

📊 Local Market Snapshot - The market is shifting in a way we haven’t seen for a while — and smart buyers should be jumping at the opportunity.

🔑 Featured Listings & Open Houses

💬 Ask a Realtor:
Question of the week -❓ “With mortgage rates still higher than they were a few years ago, should I buy now or wait for the rates to drop?”

⭐️ Local Service Spotlight - 🧼HardReset™ – Where “Clean” Gets a Second Chance

💁🏻‍♂️ Real Estate Tip of the week -  Smell Matters

🛠️ DIY Tip of the Week - Refresh Your Front Door Hardware

🎥 Video Message from our Sponsor - Todd Porter:

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Utah Homeowners Hit with Soaring Property Taxes Amid Tax Rate Freeze

Utah property taxes have surged due to rapidly rising home values and a 2021 legislative decision to freeze the statewide basic tax rate. This policy, aimed at funding education, has led to increased tax bills as property values soared, pushing tax collections up nearly 40% in just three years. Local governments and residents alike are feeling the pressure, sparking debate over the fairness and sustainability of the current system.

Utah's First Modular Apartment Complex Opens This January

Utah's first modular apartment complex is set to open in Salt Lake City in January, offering 84 studio units built through off-site modular construction. The development promises faster build times, lower costs, and sustainable design, providing affordable housing for professionals, students, and others. Amenities will include communal spaces and energy-efficient features, positioning the project as a potential model for future housing solutions across the state.

🏡 Bountiful Market Update – with Todd Porter, SURE Synergy United Real Estate Group

The market is shifting in a way we haven’t seen for a while — and smart buyers should be jumping at the opportunity. Here’s what’s happening this week:

🔹 23 ACTIVE listings in Bountiful
  • Average list price: $616,370
  • That’s 7% lower than the average original list price of homes currently under contract.
💬 Translation: Sellers are paying attention. They’re coming to the table with realistic, market-driven prices right out of the gate.

🔹 58 homes UNDER CONTRACT
  • Average price: $643,649

🔹 16 homes SOLD so far this month
  • Average SOLD price: $711,115
  • Average original list price: $765,375
  • That’s a 7% price adjustment before closing — proof that flexible pricing gets results.

💡 Bottom Line:
Sellers are finally getting strategic, and buyers have a window of opportunity that won’t last forever. If you’ve been waiting for the right moment to snag a deal, this is it.

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

🏘️Your Weekend Open-House Report

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

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💬 Real Estate Q & A

Question: “With so many homes staying on the market longer, is it better to list my home now during the holiday season, or should I wait until spring when things usually pick up? 
— Asked Anonymously

Todd’s Answer: 

Let’s get real. Mortgage rates aren’t what they were a few years ago, and that’s the biggest mental roadblock most buyers have right now. Everyone’s hoping for that magic “five-something” rate to come back, but the truth is, the market doesn’t wait for ideal conditions.

Here’s what’s really happening:

Utah’s population is exploding. Davis County, including right here in Bountiful, is near full build-out, meaning land is scarce, and new construction is limited. Even with rates hovering in the sixes, demand is rising faster than supply. When rates finally drop, millions of sidelined buyers will jump back in all at once.

And what happens when that wave hits? Prices rise, competition spikes, and buyers lose negotiation power. So, while today’s rates may feel high, buyers have something they won’t have later, leverage. Less competition, more options, and the ability to negotiate.

If you buy now, you can always refinance later. But if you wait for rates to drop, you’ll be fighting a crowd, and likely paying a premium for the same home.

So, should you buy now or wait?

If the payment fits your budget and the home fits your goals, now is the smarter play. Don’t wait for perfect conditions, because by the time they arrive, they’ll belong to someone else.

Todd Porter aka "Utah Todd" | SURE Group @ eXp Realty
Your local real estate expert bringing clarity to the buzz.

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

🧼HardReset™ – Where “Clean” Gets a Second Chance

Ever walked into a public restroom, took one whiff, and instantly regretted all your life choices? You’re not alone. Thankfully, there’s a local company on a mission to change that — one flush at a time.

Meet HardReset™, the family-owned local business redefining what it means for a restroom to be truly clean. Founder Troy Porter swapped out lesson plans for cleaning plans when he realized something alarming: even “clean” restrooms often aren’t protected from what’s lurking beneath the surface — a microscopic menace called toilet plume.

Every flush launches an invisible mist of bacteria that coats every nearby surface. Over time, that turns into uric acid scale — a rock-hard crust regular cleaning can’t touch. Enter HardReset’s revolutionary Restroom Decontamination & Protection™, a process that’s more like a dental deep clean than a mop job. They eliminate buildup, seal surfaces, and leave behind something most people have never experienced in a public restroom — fresh air and dignity.

With over 700 five-star Google reviews, a humble, hungry, and smart team, and a passion for transforming the most avoided rooms into something businesses can be proud of, HardReset™ is leading a new hygiene movement.

So the next time you walk into a restroom that smells... well, like nothing, say a quiet thank-you — the Toilet Teachers™from HardReset™ have probably been there.

👉 Learn more or schedule your own “restroom reset” at restroomreset.com, or follow them on
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💡 Real Estate Tip of the Week 👇

 Smell Matters

When it comes to selling your home, scent is one of those invisible details that can make a powerful impression. Skip heavy perfumes or overly sweet candles—they can feel artificial or even make buyers wonder what you’re trying to cover up. Instead, aim for fresh and subtle.

Think clean linen, soft citrus, or a hint of vanilla. Crack a few windows before a showing to let in fresh air, simmer a pot of lemon and herbs on the stove, or bake a simple batch of cookies before buyers arrive. A naturally fresh home feels well cared for and instantly more inviting. Remember: buyers might forget what they saw first, but they’ll always remember how your home made them feel.

🛠️ DIY Mini Tip of the Week

Refresh Your Front Door Hardware

Your front door sets the tone for your entire home—and upgrading the hardware is one of the simplest DIYs with big visual payoff. Swap outdated brass knobs for sleek matte black or brushed nickel, and consider adding a matching door knocker or modern house numbers for extra curb appeal. It’s a quick weekend project that instantly makes your entryway feel new and welcoming.

What’s really happening all around us!
Utah’s on track to add a half million new residents!

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