The statistics are out from the Wasatch Front Multiple Listing Service and the numbers are mixed. Homes sale for the 4th quarter of 2009 skyrocketed 55% from the 4th quarter of 2008. The number of sold homes was 20 in Q4 2009 compared to 9 in Q4 2008. Prices, however, were lower by 3%. The median price for Q4 2009 was $462,000, in Q4 2008 it was $475,000. The number of listing for Q4 2009 was 25, this is the lowest number of listing in Yalecrest since Q4 of 2005! Plus, Q2 of each of the last 5 years has shown the greatest amount of sales of any quarter. So if you are thinking of selling this year, this upcoming quarter should be an excellent time.
The annual Nativity in the Glen was held on December 9th, 2009. This was my first time at this event, having lived in the neighborhood for about 5 years now. I knew it was probably going to be a good turnout because after I posted the event on my blog, my traffic tripled!
I’m not a big nativity or religious person, so I didn’t know what to expect. All I can say is that it was one of the best events I have attended in a long time! The mood was festive, the scenery and set up was right out of a movie production, the authenticity of the costumes was genuine, they had goats and sheep, chickens and even a camel that kids could interact with. Lots of fire pits to get warm (it was about 18 degrees) hot chocolate, and the actors/hosts were very welcoming and friendly. The whole Glen was lined with luminaries.
Attendance was robust, someone told me that about 5,000 people attended in 2008. My hope is that is doesn’t get to large for the venue. Another note for next year is not to take a pet. I took my lab, and even though he is well behaved, the farm animals make it too tempting for most dogs.
Below is a photo stream of the event. I forgot my good camera and the Blackberry doesn’t do well, especially at night. Hope you can enjoy anyway. Special thanks to all the volunteers for making it a wonderful event; First Baptist Church, Wasatch Presbyterian Church, St. Ambrose and Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Churches, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Bonneville Stake
Tags: Bonneville Glen, Happinings, Special Events, Yalecrest
The annual “Nativity in the Glen” will be held Wednesday, December 9th,2009, from 6-9 pm at the Bonneville Glen: 1050 S 1500 E.
Please bring food that will be donated to the Utah Food Bank; canned, packaged, non-perishable, and enjoy an evening meeting with neighbors and old friends. Be sure to bundle up!
Jointly sponsored by the First Baptist Church, Wasatch Presbyterian Church, St. Ambrose and Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Churches, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Bonneville Stake
image: www.heqiarts.com
Tags: Bonneville Glen, jesus christ of latter day saints, st ambrose, utah food bank, wasatch presbyterian church
Before you plug in and light up for the holidays, run your decorations through this quick safety check.
Lights, inside and out, are a beautiful part of the holiday season. But as with all electrical devices, you need to take special precautions. Before you deck the halls, run through this checklist to keep your holidays merry and bright.
Inspect light strings. Discard any that are damaged. Frayed or cracked electrical cords or broken sockets are leading fire hazards.
Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for connecting multiple strings. The general limit is three strings. Light strings with stacked plugs can usually accommodate greater lengths than end-to-end connections.
Replace burned-out bulbs promptly. Empty sockets can cause the entire string to overheat.
Make sure outdoor lighting is UL-rated for exterior use. Exterior lights, unlike those used inside the house, need to be weather-resistant. The same goes for any extension cords used outdoors.
Don’t use outdoor lights indoors. They’re too hot for interior use. For the coolest bulbs and greatest energy efficiency, try LED lights, which come in a wide range of styles and colors.
Don’t attach light strings with nails or staples. They can cut through the wire insulation and create a fire hazard. Only use UL-approved hangers.
Take exterior lights down within 90 days. The longer they stay up, the more likely they are to suffer damage from weather and critters chewing on them.
Store lights safely. Tangled lights can lead to damaged cords and broken sockets. After the holidays, coil each string loosely around a stiff piece of cardboard, wrap it in paper or fabric to protect the bulbs, and store in a sturdy container until next year.
Pat Curry is a former senior editor at BUILDER, the official magazine of the National Association of Home Builders, and a frequent contributor to real estate and home-building publications.
article: HouseLogic.com
It’s that time of year and the annual leaf pick up program for Salt Lake City will begin soon. You should have received your orange leaf bags from the city by now. The pick-up dates for Yalecrest which is located in Area 2, are: Nov 2nd-4th, Nov 17th-20th and Dec 7th-10th.
Placement Instructions:
- Place bags on the park strip in an open accessible area.
- The location must be away from trees, fire hydrants, or other fixed objects.
- Do not place household garbage in leaf bags.
To learn more about this program check out the Salt Lake City Leaf program website. Happy leaf raking!
photo: ehow.com
Tags: leaf program
UPDATE October 12, 2009: See these pictures of the progress I took this morning. Still looks to be about 6 months away from completion.
May 7, 2009: At our Yalecrest Community Council meeting last night, Rinaldo Hunt, the developer of Marketplace on 13th, gave us an update on his project. For those who are not familiar with the project, this is located on the old Chevron site on the north east corner of 1300 South and 1700 East.
The project has created some controversy because of the size that was originally propose; 18,000 square feet. With the other community stores and restaurants, neighbors worried that the already congested parking situation would become worse. At the meeting last night, Rinaldo has scaled back the project by half. It will be just 9000 square feet. The mix will be a restaurant, 2 offices spaces on the small second level and one retail space on the east side. The restaurant will be from the owner of “The Paris” on 15th and 15th. The concept has yet to be determined.
Construction will begin in about 2 weeks, with a 13 week build time. Sometime the first of September 2009, construction will be complete. There will be 17 parking stalls in the rear, and the city has allowed 8 street parking stalls with a 2 hour limit. This is a LEED certified building, with exterior stone from Brown’s Canyon. There will be exterior seating for the restaurant with sliding doors to create an open concept.
Most of the attendees were pleased with the changes to the building, with some neighbors still concerned about parking. Councilwomen Jill Love was exploring ways to remedy the parking problem on 17oo east, north of project.
Tags: Sold Homes, Statistics
Our local Yalecrest Boy Scout Troop 53, is doing their flag fundraiser for the neighborhood. They will be placing flags from sunrise to sunset on the following national and/or state holidays:
September 2009 - Labor Day
November 2009 - Veteran’s Day
February 2010 - President’s Day
May 2010 - Memorial Day
June 2010 - Flag Day
July 2010 - Independence Day
July 2010 - Pioneer Day
If you would like a flag placed on your lawn on the above holiday, the Scout’s are asking for a $35.00 donation. The money will be used to maintain and purchase new flags as needed and help support scout activities and high adventures throughout the year.
Please send your $35.00 tax deductible donation to:
Peter Morgan
1732 E Yalecrest Ave
Salt Lake City, UT 84108
Make Checks Payable to: Yalecrest - Troop 53
Tags: Add new tag, Happinings, Special Events, Yalecrest
The wildly successful Home Run Grant for buyers who purchased new construction is back! There are a few changes to the program like the amount for each grant and what properties qualify.
According to The Utah Housing Corporation these are the people who qualify:
A total of approximately 1,950 grants of $4,000 each will be available. Only one grant can be used for the purchase of each home and can only be issued to persons who did not obtain a grant under the previous $6,000 Home Run Program. Home Run 2 Grants are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis to fully-qualified home buyers. The approximate number of remaining grants is posted at all times on Utah Housing web page at Utah Housing Corporation.
The Home Run 2 Grant is a mortgage assistance program that grants $4,000 to home buyers who wish to: (A) have a new home constructed, (B) have a partially-constructed home completed, or (C) purchase a newly-constructed home. It must be the primary residence of the home buyer. Homes that have been previously occupied do not qualify.
To learn more about this exciting program click here. Don’t wait if you missed the first one.
Tags: Home Ownership, Salt Lake City, Utah Home Run Grant, Yalecrest
