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09/11/2026

Salt Lake City's new short-term rental rules are here, and Airbnb is not happy about it.

The ordinance caps short-term rentals at 200 days a year, requires a two-night minimum, and limits any building to 10% short-term rental units. Airbnb sent the city a cease and desist on August 6 over how it is being enforced. Meanwhile the city says about 400 properties are operating illegally in residential zones, where short-term rentals have always been banned. Only 7 licenses have been issued so far.

If you own one or you are shopping for one, check the zoning and the cap before you make a move. Our team walks buyers through this every week.

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09/11/2026

📍3149 E 10000 S Sandy, UT 85092

Nestled between the Wasatch Mountains and Salt Lake City, this extraordinary 7,500 sq. ft. Sandy estate offers six bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, and half an acre of pristine grounds. Recent upgrades include a private gate, new luxury carpet, custom window coverings, automatic shades in select rooms, and a whole-home water filtration system.

A dramatic 20-ft entry with wrought-iron doors and a grand staircase leads into soaring 15-ft ceilings, 10-ft main-level ceilings, and panoramic mountain views. Features include an executive office, central vacuum, Savant Smart Home security, custom woodwork, Italian Travertine and walnut floors, two stone fireplaces, and built-in speakers throughout.

The gourmet kitchen boasts Thermador appliances, a wood-paneled fridge, four ovens, a six-burner range, two islands, granite counters, and a walk-in pantry, plus a formal dining room with its own fireplace.

The main-level primary suite offers a sitting area, expansive walk-in closet, and spa bath with soaking tub, dual vanities, and a steam shower. Four additional bedrooms provide ample space for family or guests.

The lower level features 9-ft ceilings, limestone walls, a 500-bottle w**e cellar, a full second kitchen, and a home gym with a steam shower. Outdoor living shines with mature landscaping, a firepit, gas grill with rotisserie, and a brick pizza oven. A radon mitigation system adds peace of mind.

Minutes from top ski resorts, Dimple Dell Canyon, and scenic trails, this gated estate sits in Sandy — named one of Money.com’s “Best Places to Live” and one of the nation’s safest cities.

Seller repped by Scott Steele | Utah Real Estate Agent

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09/02/2026

"Is the Great Salt Lake going to make Salt Lake City unlivable?" It is one of the most common questions I get from people moving here, so I went to the actual data instead of the headlines.

The short version: the lake really is in trouble, sitting just a few feet above its all-time record low. But the toxic dust comes from more places than just the lake bed, and Utah has put more than $300 million toward fixing it, with the 2034 Olympics pushing hard on the deadline. This is a manageable, actively fought challenge, not a reason to panic. It is a reason to be smart about where you buy.

Watch my Youtube video for the full breakdown.

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09/02/2026

About 36,000 more people called Utah home last year. Towns south of Salt Lake went from farm fields to sold out subdivisions in about the time it takes to raise a family.

The new video covers the honest why. The jobs first, with Silicon Slopes tech employment up more than 50% since 2000. Then the money, a flat income tax under 5% and low property taxes, with the caveat that Utah is not a cheap state anymore. Then the lifestyle that turns a practical move permanent.

We also get into who should think twice, because somebody should say it out loud.

And the biggest one: it's not why people move to Utah, it's where inside Utah they land.

Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=64xhyQE2qjI

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09/01/2026

"What does it actually cost to live in Utah?" is the first question we get. And the number people have in their head is the listing price, which is the only part you can actually see.

The stuff underneath is what reshapes your budget. The property tax exemption you have to actually claim after closing (miss it and your bill can nearly double). Secondary water going metered by 2030. Insurance that's cheap but climbing, especially on foothill lots. And the Silicon Slopes corridor premium.

Good news for coastal movers though: the pay cut usually turns into a raise once you run housing and taxes together.

Full breakdown here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vhUos34ix68

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08/31/2026

Most people don't move to Utah because of a video. They move because of a spreadsheet, or a mortgage number that stopped making sense where they live now.

Here's the thing almost nobody explains first: about 80% of Utah lives on one 120 mile strip called the Wasatch Front. Get that map right and the county, the commute and the price sort themselves out. Get it wrong and you'll pay for it twice a day on I-15.

New video covers the geography, the real price spread between Salt Lake, Utah, Davis, Weber and Tooele counties, what the job market is honestly doing right now, and the most expensive mistake people make. Hint: it's the timing, not the house.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mHnC7Ek1yz8

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08/31/2026

A data center campus the size of Washington DC got approved in Box Elder County in about 11 days, and almost nobody in Utah had heard of the agency that greenlit it.

I broke down the whole thing this week: the 40,000 acre original footprint, a power demand pegged at more than double what the entire state uses, and why the county's consent is irrevocable once it's given. The good news is that public pressure worked. The footprint got cut in half, nearly 4,000 water protests were filed, and two lawsuits are now moving through the courts.

Watch the full video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MxLeiWhEfb0

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08/14/2026

Utah is consistently ranked as one of the best states to live in… so why isn’t everyone moving here?

There’s a lot to love — a strong economy, incredible access to the outdoors, growing communities, four distinct seasons, and a lifestyle that continues to attract people from across the country.

But Utah isn’t perfect.

Housing costs, rapid growth, water concerns, the Great Salt Lake, elevation, climate, and even the culture can be an adjustment depending on where you’re coming from.

So we broke down the good AND the not-so-good in our latest guide.

If you’re thinking about moving to Utah in 2026, this is worth a watch:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ty56raaLlVY

Would you move to Utah? And if you already live here — what do you think is the biggest pro and biggest con?

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08/14/2026

Salt Lake County or Utah County?
It is the question I get more than any other, and the answer is not about which one is "better." It is about which trade fits your life.

Salt Lake County gives you the airport, the food scene, the culture, and more diversity, but you pay more for a smaller, older home. Utah County gives you newer, bigger houses, Silicon Slopes jobs, and a family-dense, ready-made community, as long as you are okay trading some nightlife and diversity for it. And whatever you do, do the math on the commute over the point of the mountain.

Full city-by-city price breakdown and my honest "who should pick which" is on the blog: https://theutahreel.com/blog/salt-lake-county-vs-utah-county-2026

Watch the full video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RniyQvH78ps

Download our relocation guide: www.theutahreel.guide

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Your guide to moving to Utah — neighborhoods, market data, and local insight from The Steele Group at Signature Real Estate Utah.

07/13/2026

Area Spotlight: 📍Suncrest, Draper, UT

If you’re looking for mountain living without sacrificing convenience, SunCrest is one of the most sought-after communities along the Wasatch Front. Perched high above the Salt Lake Valley, it’s known for its incredible views, endless trails, and one feature locals especially love: during many winter inversion days, you’re above it.

Why people love SunCrest:

* Elevated above the valley, often escaping the winter inversion
* Panoramic mountain and valley views
* Direct access to Corner Canyon hiking and biking trails
* Community clubhouse with a fitness center, pool, and year-round events
* Quiet streets and a strong neighborhood feel
* Minutes from Silicon Slopes, I-15, shopping, and dining
* Less than an hour from world-class ski resorts

If you want fresh mountain air, breathtaking views, and a community that truly embraces the Utah lifestyle, SunCrest is hard to beat.