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

This week: a clear look at Bountiful’s December market, smart strategy from Utah Todd, featured homes + open houses, and a new Ask a Realtor that digs into whether real estate is still a solid investment today. Let’s dive in! 🏡✨

In this Issue . . .

🤣 Real Estate LOL 

📊 Local Market Snapshot - The December 2025 Story

Real Estate News: 🏚️ Historic Campus Sale Unlocks 5 Acres of Redevelopment Land Near 9th & 9th | Utah’s Governor Pushes Zoning Reform to Tackle Housing Crisis

🔑 Featured Listings & Open Houses

💬 Ask a Realtor:
Question of the week -❓ Dennis asked: With the current pricing being as high as it is, as well as the fact that the population is decreasing by the low birth rate as well as the deportation of undocumented workers, is real estate a good investment or is it a house of cards that is about to collapse?

💁🏻‍♂️ Real Estate Tip of the week -  Plan Your Move Before the Market Moves on You

🎥 New Video Message from our Sponsor - Todd Porter: "Christmas pajamas, Gratitude, and the Freedom to Build"

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December didn’t cool Bountiful’s market —
it clarified it.

The December 2025 Story

December in real estate is always quieter.
Fewer signs go up.
Fewer showings happen.

And when things slow down, it’s easy to assume something dramatic is brewing beneath the surface.

But this year?
The numbers tell a much calmer — and actually encouraging — story.

What’s Happening in Bountiful Right Now

There are about 80 homes actively for sale, and the typical Bountiful home is still priced right around $535,000.

📌 That number hasn’t dropped.
📌 It hasn’t spiked.
📌 It’s steady.

Yes, you’ll see a higher average price in some reports — but that’s because a few luxury listings are pulling the math upward. They don’t represent the everyday buyer or seller in this market.

🏠 Buyer Activity Is Still Strong

Nearly 20 homes went under contract in December — and those that moved were priced in the mid-$500s and positioned well from the start.

Right price + right presentation = results.

💰 Closings Show Healthy Negotiations

Homes that sold this month closed at about 95% of list price.

That tells us:

• Buyers are negotiating

• But they’re not lowballing everything

• Sellers who price right are still getting strong offers

If a home lingers? Buyers push harder.
If it’s priced correctly? Buyers pay attention.

📉 Inventory Tightened Into Christmas

Active listings dropped by about 14% heading into Christmas.

That shift matters:

• Buyers have fewer choices

• Sellers who price smart stand out faster

• But homes are taking longer overall, because buyers are more selective

No automatic wins.
But no panic either.

🧭 The Real Takeaway

This isn’t a market sliding downward.
It’s a market settling into balance.

✔ Sellers who price like it’s spring will sit
✔ Sellers who price intentionally will win
✔ Buyers who watch longer-on-market homes gain leverage
✔ Buyers who wait too long may face more competition when spring inventory tightens again

🎯 December Didn’t Bring Chaos

It brought clarity — and clarity is what saves people time, money, and stress in real estate.

Always remember:
Real estate isn’t just an agent’s business — it’s everyone’s business.

🥳 Happy New Year, Everyone.

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

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Historic Campus Sale Unlocks 5 Acres of Redevelopment Land Near 9th & 9th

One of Salt Lake City’s most iconic properties — the historic Rowland Hall campus near 9th & 9th — is now up for sale, offering developers and investors a rare opportunity in a coveted urban neighborhood. The property, originally built in 1921, comes with significant redevelopment potential — though it will likely require rezoning, which could take about a year. The sale comes as the school transitions to a new campus, leaving this prime parcel open for mixed-use, housing, or community-oriented projects. For Utah’s real estate scene, this signals continued interest in urban redevelopment and reflects broader demand for infill and walkable neighborhoods in desirable locations.
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Utah’s Governor Pushes Zoning Reform to Tackle Housing Crisis

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox is proposing expanded state authority over local zoning rules in an effort to accelerate housing development and ease affordability pressures. The idea would give the state greater power to override local zoning decisions that currently limit housing types — especially denser forms like duplexes and townhomes. Advocates say this could unlock more supply and help younger buyers and moderate-income families; detractors worry it could erode local control and change community character. 
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🏡 This Week’s listings & Open Houses
in Davis County

✨ Charming Rambler with Dream Kitchen & Backyard Oasis

Contact: Nick Thompson - (801) 928-0145 | [email protected]

🏘️Your Weekend Open-House Report

Davis County Open Houses 🏡

Click or scan the QR Code below for a complete list of
open houses happening around Davis County.
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🔑 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)

💬 Real Estate Q & A

Question: 

Dennis asked: With the current pricing being as high as it is, as well as the fact that the population is decreasing by the low birth rate as well as the deportation of undocumented workers, is real estate a good investment or is it a house of cards that is about to collapse?

💬 Todd’s Answer:
Great question, Dennis. The idea that housing is a “house of cards” only holds if demand disappears — and that’s not what we’re seeing. Yes, birth rates are down nationally, but housing demand is driven more by households (people moving out, relocating, divorcing, retiring, etc.) — and Utah still has a major supply shortage projected well into the future.

Deportation or slower population growth might affect demand a bit, but it can also reduce construction labor, tightening supply even more. That’s not a recipe for a crash — just a cooler, more selective market.

A real collapse requires a major trigger: mass job loss, credit shock, or forced selling. We’re not seeing those. Instead, we’re in a market where buyers can negotiate and sellers have to be realistic — which is actually healthy.

So is real estate still a good investment?
→ Yes, if the payment works for your life and you plan to hold long-term.
→ No, if you’re stretching and hoping appreciation bails you out.

Real estate isn’t a house of cards — but risky decisions can be. If you buy with margin and patience, history is on your side.

— 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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Plan Your Move Before the Market Moves on You

If you’re thinking about buying or selling in 2026, start preparing now. Interest rates, inventory, and buyer demand are all shifting at the same time — and the people who win are the ones who get ready before the rush hits.

Buyers: get fully pre-approved, not just pre-qualified.
Sellers: tackle small fixes now and have a pricing strategy ready.

The next market chapter is already being written — make sure you’re positioned to take advantage of it instead of reacting to it.

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