Tuesday, April 30, 2019

Top 10 Most Expensive Mistakes Homeowners Make on Their Home

Homes cost a lot of money to maintain. But are you spending extra money unnecessarily on upkeep? Here are the 10 most expensive mistakes homeowners make in their home.

1. Using Traditional Light bulbs

If you still have incandescent light bulbs in your home, you could be throwing a lot of money away every month on inflated electric bills. Over its life span, an incandescent bulb can use $180 worth of electricity. A CFL will only use $41 worth of electricity over the same time period. Even better is the LED bulb, which only uses $30 per bulb. Homeowner should think what replacing every light bulb in your home could do to your home's bottom line.

2. Ignoring a Leaky Faucet

A leaky faucet that drips one drop per second can waste more than 3,000 gallons per year, which is enough water to take more than 180 showers. Some of us live in areas where water is plentiful, but for those of us in areas plagued with drought, this could be costing you a fortune. Fix or replace your leaky faucet and save a ton on your water bill.

3. Using the Wrong Air Filter Size

We all sometimes forget to change out the air filters for our HVAC systems or accidentally buy the wrong size. But using the wrong filter or a dirty filter can increase your power bill and cause expensive problems for your furnace down the road. Use the correct filters for your system, and set a reminder to change them after the recommended amount of time. You won't regret it.

4. Not Customizing Temperature

If you're a homeowner, you should Invest in a customizable thermostat. If you're away at the office all day, you can program your heater to shift down a few degrees while you're gone and then shift back up shortly before you return home. Heating or cooling an empty home wastes a lot of money in energy costs.

5. Not Adjusting Air Vents Properly

Is one room in your home hot, while the others are cold? Oftentimes homeowners will crank up the air conditioning in the whole house to combat hot temperatures in one area. Instead, adjust air vents to direct the flow of air more evenly throughout your entire home. Professionals will come regulate this to ensure that your entire home is receiving the same amount of air conditioning or heating.

6. Over Watering Lawn

any homeowners have their sprinkler systems programmed to come on in the early morning hours for optimum lawn health. This can become a problem, however, if you're never around to see what you're actually watering. A broken sprinkler head could be causing a fountain, or the trajectory of your sprinkler may be directed at a fence instead of your lawn. Periodically homeowners should run sprinklers during the day so you can see how they are performing when you're not around.

7. Water Heater Temperature Set Too High

Unless you have a tankless water heater, your water heater is keeping the water in its tank hot 24/7. If homeowner don't keep an eye on the temperature as each season changes, you may be paying too much to heat your water. Decrease the temperature in the summer, and bump it back up when winter comes.

8. Leaky Windows and Doors

Leaky windows and doors are great places for cold, winter winds to enter your home. Many homeowners simply ignore them and crank up their heaters. Caulk leaky windows and put rubber seal around doors to keep winter winds out and warmth in.

9. Paying a Handyman

Don't pay a handyman for a job that is simple enough to do yourself. If you're unsure of how to do something, look up video tutorials online. Doing simple tasks yourself can save you a lot of money.

10. Ignoring Curled Shingles

It may be easy to ignore problems on your roof, but it will only lead to bigger problems later. If you see any possible issues with your roof, repair them as soon as possible, as this will save you significant costs later.

Use these 10 tips to cut maintenance costs on your home today.

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Thursday, April 25, 2019

SUNSHINE SATURDAY OPEN HOUSE TOURS, APRIL 27, 2019

The Villas @ Dimple Dell

Sandy's Brand New Luxury Home Development

Located At: 1600 S. 1700 E, Sandy, UT 84092

(Just Below Pepperwood)

"Brand New Luxury 2-Story"

Saturday April 27, 2019

OPEN 2- 5 PM

10685 S Dielsdorf RD,

Sandy, Utah 84092

3,603 Sq Ft

Offered At $649.990

Sunshine Saturday- Last 2-story available! Stunning 2-story with upgrades and comforts throughout. Massive 2-story vaulted ceiling, main floor office with French doors, over-sized windows throughout bring in ample daylight, granite and quartz counter-tops. A beautiful open floor plan is perfect for entertaining in large kitchen with extra thick block granite counters, stainless steel appliances, upgraded soft close cabinetry and walk in pantry. There's a built in desk area for kids homework sessions, all open to nicely appointed family room with gas fireplace and built in bench seating. Three bedrooms up with a laundry room, including a spacious master suite with private deck, large garden tub, Euro-glass shower and big walk-in closet. Over-sized 2-car garage and nice location in community near pickle-ball court. Never do yard work again with low HOA fee.

"Brand New Main Floor Living"

Saturday, April 27, 2019

Open 2 - 5 PM

1612 E Baden Ln #6

Sandy, UT 84092

4,779 Sq Ft

Offered At $ 879,990

Sunshine Saturday- This is it, because the much anticipated corner lot is the LAST “BACH” Home to go on the market in this prestigious new development. This is because this luxury rambler is absolutely stunning and is unique in design and sits on the largest premier lot in development offering the most privacy in back yard. Open and spacious floor plan with 4011 sf FINISHED (over 2300 on the main floor)! 768 sf room to grow in basement. Main floor living at its finest with high ceilings up and down, spacious great room off gorgeous and upgraded kitchen with stainless steel appliances, 6 cm granite counter-tops and a walk in pantry. There's a main floor laundry with mountain views, spacious office with barn doors and more! Ample natural light from huge windows throughout, main floor spacious laundry room with sink, cabinetry and counter-tops, large mudroom with built in locker/shelves off garage. You'll find an over-sized rec room with tons of storage, 2 additional bedrooms with large bath down. Not to mention the 3.5 car garage is enormous (872 sf)! Won’t last long!! Located just below Pepperwood and only minutes from world class skiing and ski resorts, international airport and across street from some of the finest hiking/biking/equestrian trails.

"BRAND NEW MAIN FLOOR LIVING RAMBLER"

April 27, 2019

Open 12-3 PM

1722 W Timp Meadows Dr.

Lehi, UT 84043

4,580 Sq Ft

Offered At $ 775,000

Sunshine Saturday- Located in the Premier Indian Springs community, this Brand New fully finished custom Rambler boasts 4 bedrooms 4 baths and features an abundance of high quality amenities with a fabulous floor plan you have to see. The gleaming open design of the gourmet kitchen/dining/great room with expansive windows allows for maximum views and natural light. Gorgeous main floor master retreat with lavish master bath and custom oversized walk in closet. Did we mention the one-of-a-kind granite that came out of the Utah State Capitol, Wow! Fully finished lower level, wonderful storage and a spacious 3 car garage. The wide open 0.60 of an acre is ready to be finished at the discretion of the new owner. No HOA! Schedule a showing today.

"Stunning Draper Estate"

Saturday, April 27, 2019

Open 12 - 3 PM

963 E Old English Rd

Draper, UT 84020

8,207 Sq Ft

Offered At $1,690,000

Sunshine Saturday - First of all, this absolutely stunning Estate located in Draper’s most pristine and flat tree-lined streets. The home was completely updated in 2017. Chef’s kitchen has new premier appliances, a butler’s pantry, formal dining, all new lighting, two-story rock fireplace and expansive floor to ceiling windows. All new main floor master retreat with French doors that flow to the garden patio and huge sparkling pool. Three stairs up create an amazing convenient floor plan to 3 bedroom suites above. Another two-story playroom and office with multitude of built-ins and an exercise room. Double stairs connect the lower level to 2 more bedrooms and baths. Gorgeous family room, second laundry, craft room and tons of storage. This beautiful two-story has everything and is on a private .61 of an acre with a huge driveway and garage and plenty of yard for play and RV parking. Hurry, you’ll love it!

"DARLING HARVARD/YALE BUNGALOW"

SATURDAY, APRIL 27TH

OPEN 10 AM- 1 PM

1211 E Yale Ave

Salt Lake City, UT 84105

2,800 Sq Ft

Offered At $739,000

SUNSHINE SATURDAY- Welcome home to this updated and immaculate Harvard/Yale Bungalow with an incredible open and bright floor plan and an impressive over-sized main floor master suite. 5 bedrooms total with 3 baths, gorgeous hardwood flooring, custom slate fireplace, stainless kitchen appliances and granite counters with a large center island. Totally finished lower level, lush landscaping and a huge detached two-car garage! This home is a gem!

High East Bench on 1/2 Acre

Saturday, April 27th

Open 1-5 pm

1079 S Dimple Dell Rd

Sandy, Utah 84092

3,020 Sq Ft

Offered At $ 799,000

Sunshine Saturday- Incredible Sandy home located on a 1/2 acre orchard with fruit trees galore. This 4 bedroom 3 bath home has an updated kitchen with white cabinetry, stainless appliances, granite counters and custom lighting. Wonderful open and finished lower level for the aspiring artist and great office space with new flooring and custom cabinetry with an abundance of storage. Minutes to work class ski resorts and hiking and biking trails. Just 25 minutes from the Salt Lake International Airport. Huge over-sized 2 car garage (really 2 1/2 car) with tons of great storage. This is a must see!

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Thursday, April 18, 2019

MEET "THE SECRIST TEAM"

The Secrist Team has just recently been awarded Berkshire Hathaway's #1 Sales Team for 2018.......Again! They continue to provide the most professional, knowledgeable and experienced service to home buyers and sellers throughout Utah. The Secrist Team utilizes the most comprehensive marketing tools and innovative technology available and they understand and are experts in the Utah Housing Market!

Linda Secrist

Since joining the real estate industry in 1991, Linda Secrist has become one of the most decorated and successful realtors in the Nation, let alone the Wasatch Valley, nestled in the heart of beautiful Utah.

With prestigious awards such as Salesperson of the Year(Salt Lake Board of REALTORS), a 20-time Top 1% National Ranking, 26-time Sales Team of the Year (Gump & Ayers, Mansell & Associates, Coldwell Banker, Prudential of Utah & Berkshire Hathaway of Utah), Rookie of the Year, Sales Team of the Year (Salt Lake Board of REALTORS), and recently designated a Top 100 Agent Worldwide …. so what’s left? Tons, if you ask her.

Linda is not only one of the most successful and effective “closers” of all time, but she continues to define the industry in both traditional and non-traditional avenues. She’s innovative and persistent in marketing. So much so, Linda Secrist is now a brand synonymous with luxury real estate throughout Utah and beyond. She’s closing in on ONE BILLION DOLLARS in residential real estate volume and continues to average 60+ million in annual sales volume over the past ten years. Yes, that includes the time period in which the entire country saw one of the worst real estate crashes ever.

A strong portion of Linda’s clientele comes through referrals …. period. Her “work ethic and candor” always seem to head those endorsements. Linda has coined the phrase “It doesn’t cost more to use the very best.”

Lisa Herron-McKinney

It’s a common misconception that the work behind the luxury real estate market is just that … luxurious. With three to ten times the property comes three to ten times the expectation. And with three to ten times the expectation comes three to ten times the commitment to the client.

Since joining The Secrist Team over 20 years ago, Lisa and Linda have combined to win Sales Team of the Year (Gump & Ayers, Mansell & Associates, Coldwell Banker, Prudential of Utah & Berkshire Hathaway of Utah) over 20 times. Together, they’ve earned the prestigious Small Sales Team of the Year Award from the Salt Lake Board of REALTORS. Continuously, they’ve grossed $60+ million average annual volume over the past decade. Lisa’s expertise in interior design and staging compliments Linda’s marketing expertise. Their most recent award for the Medium Sales Team of the Year Award by the Salt Lake Board of REALTORS tops off their recent accolade as one of the Top 100 Realtor Teams Worldwide.

As with Linda, a major portion of Lisa’s clientele comes via referral. Realtors can advertise, but no amount of ink is worth the word of a truly satisfied buyer/seller. Lisa has adopted Linda’s “it doesn’t cost more to use the very best.”

In addition to life with the Linda Secrist Team, Lisa is a dedicated mother to five “on the go” children. She’s a proud Utah native and an active participant in all it has to offer. If she ever comes up missing, check Lake Powell, any hot yoga studio or the ski resorts up Little Cottonwood Canyon. You may catch a glimpse of her and her CMT award winning country musician hubby, Chance McKinney, as they catch a few moments together in whatever “downtime” a full-time Realtor and frequent traveling musician and parents to five can actually squeeze into a 24 hour day.

Brett Butler

When entrepreneurs set out to build a business, they consider their available avenues to make it as successful as possible. Sometimes, whether through hard work, sacrifices, good decisions, bad ideas or just pure luck … they find their business has grown into a brand. Successful branding comes from being extremely good at one thing and supporting it with diversified areas of expertise. Brett Butler is that piece of the Secrist Team. His 14 years of professional licensed construction experience prior to joining Linda and Lisa in 2008 is the perfect fit in a well laid out puzzle. Between Linda’s innovative marketing approach, Lisa’s interior design and Brett’s structural expertise, Linda The Secrist Team is the most dynamic field of experts in real estate serving the most important client … you. Brett spearheaded the RED and Short Sales division of The Secrist Team when the market demanded it. Brett handled everything from first time buyers to HUD homes to FHA loans now that they’ve become prominent due to economic restructuring in the government. He’s also a magnet for luxury listings in rural areas (i.e. ranches, horse property and estates). And, if that’s not enough, Brett has tackled all arenas of our online presence. As a single father of two extremely active teenagers and a 7-time Sales Team Award Winner (Prudential of Utah & Berkshire Hathaway), Brett is a bundle of gas-soaked kindling just waiting for the next match to strike. His integral contributions to the Secrist Team brand has helped shape it into what it’s become today. 801-301-6435 Brett@LindaSecrist.com

Rebecca Higgins

Rebecca Higgins is the newest member of The Secrist Team. Rebecca has over 10 years of experience in the mortgage and real estate market. She brings with her a wealth of knowledge, experience, and success to contribute to an already extremely successful real estate team. Her passion for real estate started at a young age; whether it’s painting a room or helping a client buy or sell their home, she loves to invest her time in real estate and designing new spaces. Rebecca has experience building homes and helping others create their own dreams. She loves the potential real estate can create as well as the impact it has on our daily lives. It is the most important investment a person or family will make.
Rebecca lives in Northern Utah County and serves the real estate needs of the people she knows and loves in Utah County and through the Wasatch Front. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Utah Properties provides the most enhanced worldwide services and resources which she will pass along to her valued clients.
Outside of the office, Rebecca enjoys spending time with her family, exercising, interior design, travel, and working with children.
What are you known for? – Extensive knowledge in construction, design, mortgages, and finance.
Born in – New York, NY
Proudest moment – Raising my three kids and seeing them succeed and happy in life
Hardest thing you’ve ever done – Working with my daughter as she struggled through dyslexia and several health challenges.
Perfect day – Looking for seashells on the beach with my kids and sipping a diet coke.
Best gift you’ve ever received – handwritten cards from friends and family
First job – selling lemonade
Secret talent – Can work a jig-saw, sander, and any other power tool while building projects with my kids.
Define success – working or serving with others which turn into lifelong-relationships in the process.
What do you love about Utah? I love the change of seasons, the fresh air, the people, and the great family culture. 801-735-9664 rebecca@LindaSecrist.com

It doesn’t cost any more to use the best! Put The Secrist Team's experience to work for you today!

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Tuesday, April 16, 2019

Salt Lake- A Leader in Solar Energy

Utah's Capital is among the Leading Cities in Solar Energy

According to a recent report conducted by the Environment America Research & Policy Center, Salt Lake City is ranked 11th nationwide for solar energy per-capita, putting the state capital among the nation's top solar energy leaders. The results came from "Shining Cities 2019: The Top U.S. Cities for Solar Energy" - a comprehensible survey that monitors installed solar capacity across the country.

“The ‘Crossroads of the West’ can also be known as one of America’s ‘Solar Stars’,” stated Emma Searson, Go Solar Campaign advocate with Environment America Research & Policy Center, in a Tuesday press release from the Salt Lake City Mayor's Office.

She added: "Salt Lake City’s use of solar energy sets an example for the rest of the country."

Salt Lake City’s use of solar energy sets an example for the rest of the country. According to the report, Salt Lake was ranked ahead of Los Angeles and behind Albuquerque, New Mexico, for megawatts of solar energy per capita as of year-end 2018. Salt Lake City uses solar energy to protect public health by combating local air pollution and reduce global warming emissions as part of the city's commitment to achieving 100% renewable electricity citywide by 2032, stated the press release.

“We are thrilled to see Salt Lake City listed among the solar energy leaders in Shining Cities,” stated Salt Lake City Mayor Jackie Biskupski in the press release. “Sustained development of solar resources is an essential pillar of our efforts to address climate change. Powering homes and businesses with clean, renewable energy creates jobs, reduces pollution, and offers stable electricity rates. I’m proud to see so many of our community members invest in a clean energy future.”

In addition to the national rankings, the report examined national solar power in major cities over the course of six years. According to the report, solar energy capacity has more than doubled in 45 of 57 of the country's largest cities and it has more than quadrupled in Salt Lake City from 2013 to 2018.

“Each year we harness more and more of the enormous solar energy potential across the country,” stated Searson. “We still have a long way to go, but leaders like Mayor Biskupski are taking the steps necessary to power more homes, schools and businesses with clean energy from the sun.”

Written by by Hunter Geisel, Sunday, April 14th 2019, SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) -

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Thursday, April 11, 2019

"SPRINGTIME LUXURY OPEN HOUSE EVENT"

Saturday, April 13, 2019

SPRINGTIME LUXURY- It’s Springtime and a time for renewal and refresh. One of the best renewals is a new luxury home and we have many to show you, so please come tour these wonderful "Springtime Luxury Homes", Open Saturday, April 13, 2019, from 12-5 PM. Whether you're up-sizing, downsizing, changing locations, or just looking for a new and refreshing change of lifestyle, we've got you covered!

The Villas @ Dimple Dell

Sandy's Brand New Luxury Home Development