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Wednesday, April 9, 2025

Salt Lakers can prepare now for fire risks in the summer and fall.

Urban Living
It's officially spring in the Rocky Mountains, which means many of us find our garden tools in the shed and start poking around the yard doing cleanup and planting

Wednesday, April 2, 2025

Salt Lake and Utah had Mid Century Modern architecture long before Mad Men made it cool again.

Urban Living
Mid Century Modern architecture is a very popular style for home buyers, especially due to the television show Mad Men.

Wednesday, March 26, 2025

Utah's lack of affordable childcare contradicts the state's pro-family reputation.

Urban Living
I chose to live in Utah, even though I'm not a Mormon.

Wednesday, March 19, 2025

Legislature takes small steps at easing housing restrictions, but no big action on affordability during 2025 session.

Urban Living
Now that our Legislature has met to do their dirty work for another year, there weren't too many bills to assist potential home buyers with much relief.

Wednesday, March 12, 2025

Latest home decor trends say barn doors and gray flooring is out, natural tones and fireproofing are in.

Urban Living
People love to know what is the hottest thing in home décor and home improvements. Surprisingly enough, gray is out!

Wednesday, March 5, 2025

Utah home prices keep climbing, and economists warn that a housing bubble is ready to burst in Florida.

Urban Living
In January, the Utah Association of Realtors reported that listings (homes for sale on various Utah listing services) increased by 23.7% over January 2024, with moderate price increases expected by the end of this year.

Wednesday, February 26, 2025

NIMBY opposition lining up against Salt Lake City's proposed changes to residential zoning.

Urban Living
Utah has been in a building frenzy for years now.

Wednesday, February 19, 2025

Utah bill would let cities use AirBNB listings as proof of illegal short-term rentals.

Urban Living
You may not pay much attention to the fact that our Utah Legislature is in session, which is happening at the Capitol building until midnight on March 7.

Wednesday, February 12, 2025

Salt Lake City recycles almost half of the waste it collects from residents.

Urban Living
Salt Lake City has a goal of reaching zero waste in our landfill by 2040. That's good, as it's expected to be completely full in 60 years.

Wednesday, February 5, 2025

Utah homeowners see higher fees and cancelled insurance policies after L.A. fires and other natural disasters.

Urban Living
I was as shocked and grieved as anyone when the Maui, Hawaii town of Lahaina was virtually burned off the map in 2023.

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