Welcome to this week’s Home Sweet Buzz Real Estate Edition!

Inside, you’ll find a closer look at Bountiful’s shifting market, a Home Services spotlight, featured listings and open houses,
a timely buyer question answered, and a fresh Real Estate Tip you can actually use—plus a new video message from
Todd Porter breaking down one of the most
misleading numbers in real estate.

In this Issue . . .

🤣 Real Estate LOL 

📊 Local Market Snapshot - A Little More “Buyer Cheer” in the Air 🎄

✅ Utah Real Estate Outlook for 2026: What Buyers and Sellers Should Know

🔑 Featured Listings & Open Houses

💬 Ask a Realtor:
Question of the week -❓ Tammy asked, "I hear that is special financing to assist in ADU (Accesory Dwelling Unit i.e. Mother-In Law Apartment or Tiny Home) implementation. Is it true for false?"

💁🏻‍♂️ Real Estate Tip of the week - Watch Days on Market, Not Just the Price.

🎥 New Video Message from our Sponsor - Todd Porter: 🎁 The Christmas Gift That Terrifies Tyrants

📣 🐝 The Bountiful Buzz VIP PASS is LIVE — and it’s totally FREE!

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

🏡 Bountiful Real Estate Snapshot
(Week of 12/18/25)

A Little More “Buyer Cheer” in the Air 🎄

As we head into Christmas week, Bountiful’s housing market is handing buyers a small but meaningful gift: a little more negotiating power.

This week’s numbers show:

• 76 homes for sale

• 27 homes under contract

• 14 homes sold

Homes are still moving—but the pace is calmer and more selective. Think less impulse buying and more comparison shopping, like checking price tags before tossing something in the cart.

🎁 A Seasonal Signal from Sellers

One standout number this week: 30 failed sales (withdrawn, canceled, expired, or deals that fell apart).

Translation: Some sellers are realizing that in today’s market, the magic isn’t in wishing—it’s in pricing realistically and presenting the home well.

⏳ Timing = Leverage for Buyers

Homes are taking longer to move, which is exactly why buyers have a bit more breathing room right now:

• Active listings: ~71 days on market

• Sold homes: ~76 days

• Pending homes: ~55 days

The takeaway? Homes priced right are still finding buyers—but it’s no longer a sprint. It’s more of a steady holiday stroll.

💵 What Prices Are Really Saying

• Median active list price: $537,000

• Average active list price: $717,128

That gap matters. Higher-end homes are pulling the average up, but the typical Bountiful home is still landing solidly in the mid-$500s.

We’re also continuing to see price adjustments, with many listings coming down from their original list price—another quiet “gift” for buyers who’ve been waiting for the market to meet reality.

🎄 Bottom Line

Bountiful is in a true winter market:

• Buyers can take their time, compare options, and negotiate.

• Sellers who want to move before the new year will do best by pricing strategically and being ready to work with the market—not against it.

🎄 Merry Christmas, Everyone.
May your holidays be bright—and your real estate decisions even brighter. 🎁🏡

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

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✅ Utah Real Estate Outlook for 2026: What Buyers and Sellers Should Know

Utah’s real estate market is expected to remain stable and resilient into 2026, with modest price growth, gradually increasing inventory, and continued strong demand from out-of-state buyers. Mortgage rates may ease slightly, and early spring is forecasted to be the prime time for sellers. Strategic planning will be essential for both buyers and sellers in the new year.
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🏡 This Week’s listings & Open Houses
in Davis County

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Davis County Open Houses 🏡

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💬 Real Estate Q & A

Question: Tammy asked, "I hear that is special financing to assist in ADU (Accesory Dwelling Unit i.e. Mother-In Law Apartment or Tiny Home) implementation. Is it true for false?"

💬 Todd’s Answer:

Short answer: Yes — that’s true.
There are financing options available to help homeowners build or add an ADU, including here in Utah. The federal government has also signaled interest in expanding support in this area, but no new programs have officially rolled out yet.

🧩 Here’s the simple breakdown (no fluff):

ADU financing does exist, but it’s not a one-size-fits-all program, and it’s not automatic. The right option depends on things like your home equity, income, property details, and long-term goals.

Common ADU financing options include:

• Cash-out refinances using existing home equity to fund construction

• HELOCs or home equity loans specifically for ADU builds

• Renovation loans (like FHA 203(k) or Fannie Mae HomeStyle), where the ADU cost is rolled into the mortgage

• Local or state ADU incentive programs in certain cities or counties offering grants, low-interest loans, or deferred repayment

• Construction-to-permanent loans for larger or detached ADU projects

⚠️ Important Reality Check

Not every property qualifies.

Zoning, lot size, setbacks, utilities, and local city rules matter just as much as financing. Lenders also look closely at:

• How the ADU will be used

• Rental income potential

• Total project cost

This is where many homeowners get tripped up if they assume financing alone solves the puzzle.

🏡 Why ADUs Matter Right Now

With housing costs still high, ADUs are one of the few legal ways homeowners can:

• Create rental income

• Increase property value

• Help family members live nearby

• Offset higher mortgage payments

✅ Bottom Line

ADU financing is real.
It’s growing.
And when structured correctly, it can be a powerful wealth-building tool.

But this isn’t something you guess at — it needs to be engineered.

If Tammy (or anyone else) wants to know which ADU financing options actually apply to their specific property, that takes a custom analysis.
That’s where the real opportunity is found.

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

Got a Real Estate question?
👉 Submit a question for next week’s edition 
Call me at 801-755-1882, and let’s build your
custom plan to win in this market.

In today’s quieter market, how long a home has been listed can tell you more than the price alone. Homes sitting longer often signal room for negotiation—on price, closing costs, or seller credits. Smart buyers look at timing just as closely as dollars.

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