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

It’s another Saturday packed with real estate insights, open houses, and homeowner tips—your trusted guide to all things local real estate. And today’s issue comes with a little extra buzz… 🥁 we’re announcing the winner of our $50 Home Depot/Lowe’s gift card giveaway! Keep reading to see if it’s you. 🏡✨

🏠 Let’s Dive In!!! 👇

In this Issue . . .

🤣 Real Estate LOL

📊 Local Market Snapshot - Prices Are Softening — Not Crashing, But Softening

🔑 Featured Listings & Open Houses

💬 Ask a Realtor:
Question of the week -❓ “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?

💁🏻‍♂️ Real Estate Tip of the week -  ⚡ Power Up Your Home’s Value

🍂 Homeowner Seasonal Checklist

🛠️ DIY Tip of the Week: Upgrade Your Switch Plates

🥇 Home Sweet Contest: and the winner is…. ???

🎥 Video Message from our Sponsor - Todd Porter: Holiday Market vs. Spring Surge — What Sellers Must Know!

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

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

🔎 1. Prices Are Softening — Not Crashing, But Softening

• September’s average sale price: $639,103

• Original average list price: $671,596

• That’s a 4.8% reduction.

• Last week’s 4 sales were trimmed by about 4.97%.

• Even today’s 95 active listings are already down 4.64% from their starting prices.

🟠 Translation: Sellers are still overshooting the market at first, then forced to make adjustments through negotiations or price cuts. Buyers aren’t biting unless the price feels right.

🔎 2. Sellers Are Getting More Realistic — But Not Quite There Yet

• The 41 homes under contract are sitting at an average list price of $665,936.

• That’s already 2% lower than what homes were actually selling for last month.

🟠 Translation: Pricing is beginning to reflect reality — but the question remains: will these homes actually close at list price, or will more reductions show up before the ink dries?

🔎 3. Inventory Is High — And Sitting

• Active listings in Bountiful: 95 homes.

• Many are taking longer to move at current price points.

🟠 Translation: Buyers have choices, and they’re not rushing. Overpriced homes are being skipped, while well-positioned homes are still moving.

🔍 Bottom Line Insight:
The Bountiful market is in a soft correction. Homes are still selling, but success depends on pricing strategy from day one. Overpricing is costing sellers both time and money, while buyers continue to hold the line.

🏡 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: “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: Selling your house now during the holidays is better than waiting for Spring but there is no urgency either way because your existing home is a peg to the market. Your home's value goes up or down with the market, like a peg that keeps you safe from big changes.

You don't have to rush.

Right now, not many houses are for sale. But some buyers are still looking hard, maybe for job moves or taxes. Your house could get good offers fast. Homes sell in about a month if priced right.

In spring, lots more houses come out, making it harder to sell. Listing now lets you choose: Take a great deal or wait. Rates for loans are around 6.3% and might go up.

Sell now for less worry and more chances!

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

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

Can you do us a favor?
Help us Spotlight Local Home Services!

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

💡 Real Estate Tip of the Week 👇

 ⚡ Power Up Your Home’s Value

Buyers love homes that save money. Replace old lightbulbs with LEDs, check weather-stripping, and highlight smart thermostats or energy-efficient appliances in your listing. Small upgrades can be big selling points.

🍂 Homeowner Seasonal Checklist

Fall is around the corner—here’s a quick 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 Mini Tip of the Week

Upgrade Your Switch Plates

Old, yellowed light switch plates can make a room feel dated. For just a few dollars, swap them out for clean white or modern decorative plates. It’s a quick DIY that instantly freshens walls and gives your home a more polished look—no handyman required.

🎉 Contest Winner Announcement!

A big thank-you to everyone who joined in our Dream Home Poll—whether you chose a gourmet kitchen 🍳 or a luxury bathroom 🛁, your votes made it fun!

And now… the moment you’ve all been waiting for!

Congratulations to
Karen Henderson!!! 🎉🐝

You’ve won a $50 gift card to Home Depot or Lowe’s! Please send me a quick email so we can arrange the best way to get your prize to you.

🥺 Didn’t win this time? Don’t worry—we’ve got more fun contests and giveaways coming your way in future issues of the Home Sweet Buzz!

Can You Do Us a Favor?
Help Us Spotlight Local Home Services!

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

Holiday Market vs. Spring Surge —
What Sellers Must Know!

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