Utah Top Agent Magazine Features Joel Carson

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah -- Utah Real Estate President and Principal Broker, Joel Carson is featured on the cover of Top Agent Magazine's August 2015 edition.

"I really am honored to have been pursued and then featured by this major industry publication," Carson said. "I have worked hard along with my team members to make our company what it is today. It's still in it's infancy, but quickly growing into a Utah giant in the housing market."

Top Agent Magazine is a trade publication featuring the best real estate agents in the USA, Europe, Canada and Australia. It features the top-producing and most accomplished agents in in the real estate industry, offering an in-depth look at their careers and providing a blueprint for their success. The real estate magazine first launched in Los Angeles and quickly expanded across the country and the world. Top Agent Magazine now has an edition in all 50 states as well as international, European, Canadian, and Australian editions of the magazine.

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ReduxNUT-Cracker at Kingsbury Hall

Odyssey Dance Theatre will present its own version of the Holiday Dance Classic – The Nutcracker! ODT will bring this production to life in the present day, with the original Tchaikovsky score re-imagined and arranged in a pop/hip-hop style! Performed at Salt Lake City’s home to arts and music, Kingsbury Hall, 1395 E. Presidents Circle, SLC, UT 84112. 

Dec. 17-Dec. 23

Tickets are $40, $35, $30, $25, $20

Call: 801-581-7100 or visit kingsburyhall.utah.edu

Salt Lake City Real Estate Market Exploding

Second quarter Salt Lake City real estate sales will close strong this year with a promising number of home sales already under contract by June 6. Some areas of Utah’s capital city fared better than others in May compared to May 2013 sales and pricing; however, the rewards of most Realtors’ spring showings will be realized by the end of June in impressive numbers.

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Downtown Salt Lake Farmers Market Kicks Off

What: Downtown Salt Lake City Farmers Market Kickoff and Fund Raiser
Where: Squatters Pub Brewer, 147 W. Broadway (300 South), Salt Lake
When: Tuesday, June 3, 5:30-8:30 p.m.

Easy access to exciting events is just one reason I really appreciate my home in Salt Lake City. There’s always something going on to highlight local gardeners and farmers, artists, sports fans, music connoisseurs and more!

On Tuesday, June 3, the Downtown Farmers Market will begin with a season launch at Squatters Pub Brewer, 147 W. Broadway (300 South). The party is scheduled for 5:30-8:30 p.m.

While local food vendors entertain the crowd with great cuisine, artists will offer participants unique, original art.

Brewmaster Jason Stock has created a special ale for the event using locally sourced ingredients. It’s a limited edition!

If you lived in a Salt Lake City home in the Avenues you could arrive in just minutes!

Tickets are $40 in advance, $50 at the door. Visit the Farmers Market website to purchase tickets.

Salt Lake City is wonderful, lively and active city. If you're in the market for a Utah home, or if you have a Utah home for sale, call or text me today at 801-673-3333. Browse Wasatch Front Regional MLS homes 24/7 at www.allutahhomes.com.

TODAY'S UTAH PHOTO: State Capitol

The Utah State Capitol houses the chambers and offices of the Utah State Legislature, the offices of the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, the State Auditor and their staffs. The capitol is the main building of the Utah State Capitol Complex, which is located on Capitol Hill, overlooking downtown Salt Lake City. Photos by Donna M. Brown, Your Content Queen.

TODAY'S UTAH PHOTO: White Memorial Chapel

On Utah's Capitol Hill this building is known as "The White Memorial Chapel." It was built in 1980 to resemble a historic chapel owned by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The original version was built in 1883. This site housed the original for 90 years. The architectural style is Gothic revival. The reproduction features the original chapel's steeple, cornerstone, leaded glass windows and frames, doors, benches, pulpit, and interior woodwork. The original was demolished in 1973. Photo by Donna M. Brown, Your Content Queen.

TODAY'S SALT LAKE CITY, UT PHOTO

The historic First United Methodist Church at 200 South, 200 East in Salt Lake City was founded in 1870. It is just one of many historic churches built by people of different faiths in the local historic Utah district. Photo by Donna Brown, Your Content Queen 

MSN: Basically, Salt Lake City Rocks

by Joel Carson President & Principle Broker Utah Real Estate

Had they asked me, I would have told them: “Salt Lake is THE most exciting mid-size city in the country.” MSN Real Estate struck out on its own to make that determination and Salt Lake City was named the tenth most exciting city in America. Call me next time you’re in town guys, I’ll show you around.

This particular study used 117 cities for comparison. Populations ranged from 120,000 to 210,000 residents according to the most recent United States Census.

Still, being named among the Top 10 is a great honor for our Utah home and I would imagine more than just a few people flashed a look of surprise when they heard the news. It’s true, there’s a lot going on here and Utah’s capital city measures up.

Randy Nelson of Movoto wrote the article recently published on realestate.msn.com.  “It all starts with figuring out which criteria we can use to determine what we're looking to measure. In the case of excitement, we've already come up with a trusty list of six factors,” he wrote.

Here they are:

1. Nightlife per capita (bars, clubs, comedy, etc.) (Yes, really.)
2. Live-music venues per capita
3. Active life options per capita (parks, outdoor activities, etc.)
4. Fast-food restaurants per capita (the fewer the better)
5. Percentage of restaurants that aren't fast food (the higher the better)
6. Percentage of young residents ages 20 to 34 (the higher the better)

The logical question for you to ask here is, “What city could possibly be more exciting that Salt Lake?” My answer: It depends on who you ask. MSN ranked the Top 10 like this:

1. Providence, RI
2. Charleston, SC
3. Fort Collins, CO
4. Eugene, OR
5. Syracuse, NY
6. New Haven, CT
7. Fort Lauderdale, FL
8. Pasadena, CA
9. Grand Rapids, MI
10. Salt Lake City, UT

Now, there’s some pretty tough competition. (Wait, Michigan?)

Salt Lake City has worked long and hard to build a thriving, vibrant network of culturally diverse entertainment from live theater to professional sports, and from family-friendly conventions to a throbbing night-life in and around the historic Main Street district.

I’m proud of my Salt Lake City home and hope it will continue to foster an exciting environment with a rich quality of life fit for families from all walks of life.

Salt Lake City is a great place to live. If you’re ready to find your new home in Salt Lake, or anywhere in Utah, please visit us online at www.allutahhomes.com. There you will find thousands of listings published by the Wasatch Front Regional Multiple Listing Service. Listings include great pictures, maps, details, comparisons and more. Need assistance? Call or text me, Joel Carson, at 801-673-3333 today.

SALT LAKE CITY IN PICTURES: Kingsbury Hall

Welcome to the amazing and historic Kingsbury Hall on the University of Utah (UofU) campus. Experience intellectual discussions, performing arts, and so much more at Kingsbury Hall in Salt Lake City, UT. Photo by Donna M. Brown,Your Content Queen

Learn more about living in Utah and view Utah homes for sale. Visit www.allutahhomes.com.

Public Fast-Charger Goes Live in Salt Lake County

Editor's note: The following is a press release originally published by Salt Lake County News Service.

SALT LAKE COUNTY —Partners from Salt Lake County, the Utah Clean Air Partnership (UCAIR), the state of Utah and others recently unveiled the first ever electric fast-charging station for public use along the Wasatch Front. It is located at 2001 S. State Street. The installation is part of a coordinated effort to improve air quality—in this case, by supporting the alternative fuel vehicle market.

Salt Lake County Mayor Ben McAdams, UCAIR Director Ted Wilson, and Utah State Energy Advisor Cody Stewart said today’s “first” is the result of local and state government coming together on steps to eliminate the bad air days that occur during winter inversions. McAdams said Salt Lake County received grants totaling $39,600 from UCAIR and the state for installation of ABB, Inc.’s DC charging station, which has a 480v rate that is able to charge in 10-40 minutes.

“Owners of electric vehicles—which produce zero tailpipe emissions—need infrastructure so that they can conveniently drive longer trips. We’re stepping up to support that individual choice, which helps everyone breathe cleaner air,” said Mayor McAdams.

The Salt Lake County Council’s five Republicans and four Democrats supported the effort.

Councilman Richard Snelgrove said, “One person can make a difference in improving air quality. This is a good example. I appreciate Mayor McAdams’ leadership on this issue.”

UCAIR is a nonprofit, statewide clean air partnership. Ted Wilson, UCAIR Director, said the organization’s goal is to make it easier for individuals, businesses and communities to make small changes to improve Utah’s air.

"My congratulations to Mayor Ben McAdams and the County Council for recognizing that electric vehicles are now practical and friendly to our delicate air. I am sure the county parking lots will soon be filled with electric vehicles,” said Wilson.

Cody Stewart, Utah Governor Gary Herbert’s energy advisor said, “Diversifying our transportation options here on the Wasatch Front and throughout Utah will be essential as we strive to advance our clean air goals, and electric vehicles will play an important role. I’m pleased that our Governor’s Office of Energy Development has been able to partner with the County and UCAIR to make this exciting project happen.”

McAdams noted that since electric vehicles (EVs) emit no tailpipe pollutants, they cut down on the small particulate emissions that elevate health risks when trapped in valley air during winter inversions. The Utah Department of Environmental Quality says that vehicles contribute 57 percent of PM2.5 pollution. Besides the air quality benefit, McAdams said that driving an EV is likely to save over $1,000 annually in typical energy costs.

The partners say that additional electric-charging stations will be installed by Salt Lake City in the coming weeks, adding more re-charging options for EV drivers.

McAdams says the cost of using the county’s charging station will be a $2.00 flat fee and 20 cents per kilowatt (kw) plus tax. Experts say that’s about $5 to charge the battery to about 65 percent.