The Maramalade Historic District is known for its quaint and architecturally eclectic homes. It sits to the west and north of the capitol. Unlike much of Salt Lake City, the streets here are narrow and twisty and in places very steeply sloped. The district got its name from the orchards that were planted by the … [Read more…]
Opportunity abounds in West Valley City. Sales prices are down throughout Salt Lake County, but particularly so in West Valley. From a peak of $193,000 in 2007, the median sales price for a home has slid 15%. Stats from the 4th quarter of 2009 show the average home selling for $165,000. This is not good news if you’re … [Read more…]
In 2007, at the height of the real estate market, you would have paid $197,000 for the average West Valley City home. By the end of 2009, you could have bought the same home for $165,000, a drop of 15%. This outpaces the numbers for Salt Lake County as a whole, which saw a 13% decrease … [Read more…]