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

The pressure in the market is easing, opportunity is quietly rebuilding, and Utah Todd breaks down what that really means for buyers and sellers right now. Inside, you’ll find a fresh market snapshot, timely real estate news, featured listings and open houses, a smart Ask a Realtor question, and a new tip to help you use the New Year reset to your advantage.

In this Issue . . .

🤣 Real Estate LOL 

📊 Local Market Snapshot - The Pressure Is Easing — And Opportunity
Is Quietly Rebuilding

Real Estate News: Gateway Mall in Downtown Salt Lake City Listed for Sale

🔑 Featured Listings & Open Houses

💬 Ask a Realtor:
Question of the week -❓"I’m thinking about selling my home in North Salt Lake, but I’m worried about all the repairs it needs. Do I have to fix everything before listing, or can I sell it as-is and still get a good price?"

💁🏻‍♂️ Real Estate Tip of the week - Use the New Year Reset to Your Advantage

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🏡 The Pressure Is Easing — And Opportunity
Is Quietly Rebuilding

For the last few years, the economy felt heavy.

Prices jumped fast.
Wages chased from behind.
And most households learned to live with higher payments and tighter choices.

That stretch mattered. From early 2021 through 2024, prices climbed roughly 21% overall, and inflation surged to a 40-year high in mid-2022. That wasn’t a blip — it was real, sustained pressure on families.

But here’s the thing: that chapter is ending, and the data makes it hard to ignore.

📉 Inflation Is Falling Faster Than Headlines Suggest

The inflation number most people hear sits around 2.7%, based on the official December 2025 CPI. It looks calm — but it’s also backward-looking, built on older price surveys rather than what’s happening right now at the grocery store or the gas pump.

Real-time data tells a different story.

• Truflation, which tracks prices daily across millions of transactions, shows inflation closer to 1.2%

• The Cleveland Fed’s January nowcast also comes in below the official CPI

That gap matters. It suggests inflation didn’t just cool — it dropped faster than expected and is still sliding.

🚀 At the Same Time, Growth Took Off

Economic growth didn’t just improve — it surged.

GDP growth jumped from under 2% to roughly 9%, now brushing up against 10%. That kind of acceleration usually takes years. This showed up early — much earlier than forecasts predicted.

Falling inflation paired with rapid growth is rare. When it happens, it changes the conversation quickly.

And it opens the door to the next shift.

📉 Why This Matters for Interest Rates

Lower inflation creates room for lower interest rates.

Not overnight.
Not magically.
But directionally.

Rates follow inflation. When price pressure fades, rate pressure tends to follow. That matters deeply for housing, lending, and consumer confidence.

📍 Now Let’s Zoom Back Home

Here in Bountiful and the surrounding areas, you can see the gears starting to turn.

One quiet signal is the rise in failed or canceled home sales. That may sound negative, but it’s actually part of a healthy reset.

• Overpriced listings are getting exposed

• Unrealistic sellers are meeting reality

• Inventory is being cleaned up — not frozen

That’s how markets regain balance.

🔄 This Is How the Next Phase Begins

Not with fireworks.
But with pressure easing.

Inflation backing down.
Growth accelerating.
Rates preparing to follow.
And locally, the housing market shedding excess so it can move again.

This doesn’t mean every problem is solved or that volatility disappears forever. It does mean the pressure that defined the last few years is easing at the same time opportunity is rebuilding.

That combination is rare — and it’s why the economic tone today feels different than it did even six months ago.

🎯 The Big Takeaway

We’re not staring at the peak anymore.
We’re watching the slope down — with momentum building underneath it.

This shift is early.
Catch it now… or hear about it later when it feels obvious.

If you’d like to talk through your specific situation — without hype or pressure — call me.

📞 Todd Porter (“Utah Todd”)
801-755-1882
Schedule an appointment anytime.

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Gateway Mall in Downtown Salt Lake City Listed for Sale

The Gateway, a 20-acre shopping and entertainment complex in downtown Salt Lake City, is now on the market. Built in 2005 and spanning over 613,000 square feet, the property is being marketed as a major investment opportunity by real estate firm Jones Lang LaSalle. No asking price has been disclosed.

The listing highlights The Gateway’s proximity to major attractions like the Delta Center and Salt Palace Convention Center, and notes its 92% occupancy rate. Despite this, the area faces ongoing challenges, including concerns about homelessness, public safety, and declining foot traffic—issues raised frequently by local residents.

The sale comes as Salt Lake City grapples with broader downtown revitalization efforts that may shape The Gateway’s future appeal.

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

✨ Charming Rambler with Dream Kitchen & Backyard Oasis

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

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Davis County Open Houses 🏡

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🔑 ATTENTION ALL REALTORS!!!

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💬 Real Estate Q & A

Here is a question that I received from John -

"I’m thinking about selling my home in North Salt Lake, but I’m worried about all the repairs it needs. Do I have to fix everything before listing, or can I sell it as-is and still get a good price?"

💬 Todd’s Answer:

Great question, John — and you’re not alone.
No, you don’t have to fix everything before listing. Homes sell “as-is” all the time.

Here’s the real talk though: the better shape a home is in, the more buyers compete — and the higher the final price usually lands.

Today’s buyers are picky. They notice every scuffed baseboard, dated fixture, or small repair and immediately start subtracting dollars in their head. Even if they love the location, visible issues become negotiation leverage. And when multiple offers are in play, the home that feels move-in ready almost always wins.

That’s exactly why we built two seller programs designed for situations like yours:

Fix & List Program
We line up trusted contractors at negotiated rates and front the cost of agreed repairs. If you funds are tight, we have a way to help out in that area as well. Simple cosmetic updates often return 2–3× their cost and can turn hesitant buyers into strong offers.

Certified Turnkey Home™
We pre-inspect the home, fix what actually matters, and certify it before listing. That certification goes directly in the MLS, removes buyer fear, and allows us to price more aggressively. Homes we certify often sell 5–10% higher than similar “as-is” homes nearby.

Bottom line: selling truly as-is usually means leaving money on the table. Most sellers end up negotiating repair credits anyway — and those credits almost always exceed what targeted prep would have cost.

If you’d like, let’s do a quick, no-pressure walkthrough. I’ll show you exactly what’s worth fixing, what to ignore, and which approach fits your timeline best.

You’ve got equity and opportunity sitting in that house. Let’s make sure you capture every dollar it’s worth.

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.

Use the New Year Reset to Your Advantage

January is when serious buyers and sellers re-enter the market with clear goals—and less competition. Buyers can take advantage of fresh listings and motivated sellers, while sellers benefit from standing out in a less crowded market.

If you’re planning a move this year, don’t wait for spring hype. Getting started early often means better negotiations, smoother timelines, and fewer bidding wars.

"The Economy Just Flipped-
And Almost No One Noticed.”

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