U.S. Presidential Election Impacts on Housing Policy Issues
By Daniel Robertson Friday, March 21, 2025
The 2024 U.S. presidential election has set the stage for major changes in the housing industry. With President Donald Trump returning to office, we’re entering a period of shifting federal policies that will impact everything from mortgage rates and housing affordabil...
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March marks a pivotal time for rental housing professionals, ushering in the early days of the busy leasing season. However, economic uncertainty and shifting market dynamics are making this year less predictable. While we expect the increase in seasonal demand to boost occupancy...
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2025 Utah Proposed Bills for Housing Legislation (Part 1)
By Daniel Robertson Friday, February 21, 2025
The 2025 Utah Legislative Session is in full swing, and if you own property or are involved in real estate, you should pay attention. Lawmakers are debating several housing-related bills that could reshape homeownership, rental regulations, and community development across t...
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The end of February will mark an exciting transition in the property management industry. As we move beyond the "slow season," preparations are already underway for the busy summer leasing period. In this update, we’ll cover the latest economic trends, provide key...
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Salt Lake City Rental Market Overview: Trends and Challenges for 2025
By Daniel Robertson Tuesday, January 21, 2025
Salt Lake City’s unique blend of outdoor charm and urban opportunities has drawn more residents each year, offering a mix of recreation and opportunity.However, with popularity comes challenges. Rental prices are climbing, apartment construction is slowing, and competition ...
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Happy New Year! As we step into 2025, we are focused on what lies ahead. Overall, the U.S. economy ended 2024 on a strong footing, marked by robust job growth, easing inflation trends overall, and strategic adjustments by the Federal Reserve to sustain economic stability. As we m...
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The Utah housing market has been on a rollercoaster in 2024, with mortgage rates fluctuating, high inventory, rising insurance costs, and shifting buyer behavior dominating the headlines. If you’ve been keeping an eye on the market, you know how challenging it’s been ...
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As we approach the end of the year, December offers a perfect time to reflect on the challenges of 2024 and look forward to what 2025 might bring. In this month’s update, we’ll explore the recent Jobs Report and Consumer Price Index Report, both of which set the stage...
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In this update, we’ll highlight the latest jobs and inflation data and fill you in on the most recent Federal Reserve interest rate action. We'll also discuss a recent housing forecast for 2025, giving you a look ahead at what the coming year may bring for the housing m...
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We continue to see surprising trends in the economy, with the job’s report exceeding expectations but inflation not completely absent. The good news is we seem to be pretty close to the “soft landing” economists were hoping for. In this month’s update, we&...
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