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Mid-October Through Halloween on the Wasatch Front: WitchFest, Corn Mazes & the Harvest Finale What's Happening
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Mid-October Through Halloween on the Wasatch Front: WitchFest, Corn Mazes & the Harvest Finale

Your mid-October through Halloween 2026 guide to what's happening now and in the coming weeks: Gardner Village WitchFest (Sept 18-Oct 31), Sandy Heritage Festival and FanX, Daybreak Oktoberfest (Oct 3), Herriman Howl (Oct 5), Draper City Haunted Trail (Oct 15-17), corn mazes at peak, farmers market final Saturdays, the Utah Jazz home opener (Oct 23), and 2026-27 ski season opening targets across Salt Lake and Utah Counties.

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Saratoga Springs, Utah: Early-Fall 2026 Neighborhood Spotlight & Market Update Neighborhood Spotlight
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Saratoga Springs, Utah: Early-Fall 2026 Neighborhood Spotlight & Market Update

Discover Saratoga Springs, Utah in early fall 2026, one of the fastest-growing cities on the Wasatch Front, with an In-N-Out and WinCo arriving, a new high school breaking ground, the Lake Mountain School District taking shape, Wildflower and Wander buildout, and lakefront living on Utah Lake.

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Olympia Hills, Herriman: A New Community on the Rise Community Guide
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Olympia Hills, Herriman: A New Community on the Rise

Olympia Hills is a newer master-planned community in Herriman, one of the newer communities we track in the southwest Salt Lake Valley. Our guide covers the community today, living in Herriman, and what to know before you tour.

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Wildflower, Saratoga Springs: A Look at Utah County's Largest Active Buildout Community Guide
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Wildflower, Saratoga Springs: A Look at Utah County's Largest Active Buildout

Wildflower is one of the largest active master-planned community buildouts in Utah County, located in Saratoga Springs off 2100 North near Redwood Road. Our guide covers the community, the three builders building there (Lennar, Toll Brothers, EDGEhomes), and what to know before you tour.

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Wander, Saratoga Springs: Oakwood Homes' New Community on Utah Lake Community Guide
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Wander, Saratoga Springs: Oakwood Homes' New Community on Utah Lake

Wander is Oakwood Homes' newer master-planned community in Saratoga Springs on Utah Lake's north shore, with five home collections spanning townhomes through single-family homes. Our guide covers the community, the builder behind it, and what to know before you tour.

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South Jordan, Utah: Early-Fall 2026 Market Update & Neighborhood Guide Neighborhood Spotlight
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South Jordan, Utah: Early-Fall 2026 Market Update & Neighborhood Guide

Discover South Jordan, Utah in early fall 2026, a balanced market near $615K to $625K median, Downtown Daybreak opening in phases with The Pennant and Trader Joe's, dual-district schools, Oquirrh Lake living, and what's ahead this autumn.

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September 2026 Market Update: Salt Lake & Utah County Real Estate Trends Market Insights
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September 2026 Market Update: Salt Lake & Utah County Real Estate Trends

August 2026 real estate data for Salt Lake and Utah Counties: median prices, inventory, days on market, new listing trends, and per-city breakdowns for Draper, South Jordan, Sandy, and Herriman with median sale price, days on market, sale-to-list ratio, and homes sold.

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New Construction Across the Wasatch Front: Mid-September 2026 Update New Construction
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New Construction Across the Wasatch Front: Mid-September 2026 Update

Mid-September 2026 new construction update covering Daybreak's Watermark Village pool expansion and The Penn at America First Square, Utah City's Greenline and first-phase buildout in Vineyard, The Point's River District builder selection in Draper, Olympia and Panorama in Herriman, Wildflower's Toll Brothers, Lennar and EDGEhomes in Saratoga Springs, Terraine's five builders in West Jordan, and fall 2026 builder incentives and comparison insights across Salt Lake and Utah Counties.

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Late September into Early October on the Wasatch Front: Harvest Season, Peak Color & the October Kickoff What's Happening
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Late September into Early October on the Wasatch Front: Harvest Season, Peak Color & the October Kickoff

Your late September and early October 2026 guide to what's happening now and in the coming weeks: the Utah State Fair through Sep 20, SLC Greek Festival, Sandy Heritage Festival and Festa Italiana (Sep 19-20), FanX Salt Lake (Sep 24-26), harvest farms wide open, farmers markets in their final weeks, Alpine Loop peak color, Daybreak Oktoberfest (Oct 3), and October previews across Salt Lake and Utah Counties.

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Alpine, Utah: Early-Fall 2026 Market Update & Neighborhood Guide Neighborhood Spotlight
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Alpine, Utah: Early-Fall 2026 Market Update & Neighborhood Guide

Discover Alpine, Utah in early September 2026, a roughly $1.55M median luxury market, the first Alpine Loop color season ahead, Sundance Oktoberfest and the fall calendar, Lambert Park trails, the Aspen Peaks School District transition, and fall highlights in this mountain-gateway Utah County community.

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Mid-September 2026 on the Wasatch Front: State Fair, Greek Festival & Harvest Farms Open What's Happening
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Mid-September 2026 on the Wasatch Front: State Fair, Greek Festival & Harvest Farms Open

Your mid-September 2026 guide to what's happening now and in the coming weeks: Utah State Fair (Sep 10-20), SLC Greek Festival's 50th year, Timpanogos Storytelling Festival, Sandy Heritage Festival, Festa Italiana, FanX Salt Lake, harvest farms opening, farmers markets, fall color, and October previews across Salt Lake and Utah Counties.

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The Point in Draper: What the Master-Planned Development Means for the Wasatch Front Market Insights
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The Point in Draper: What the Master-Planned Development Means for the Wasatch Front

A balanced explainer of The Point, the master-planned mixed-use development on the former Utah State Prison site in Draper and Bluffdale: the August 2026 framework plan, phasing through the 2040s, the first projects, affordable housing, and reported retail and office interest.

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What Is Silicon Slopes? A Guide to Utah's Tech Corridor and Jobs Market Insights
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What Is Silicon Slopes? A Guide to Utah's Tech Corridor and Jobs

Silicon Slopes is the nickname for Utah's technology corridor along I-15 from Provo and Lehi through Draper, Sandy, and South Jordan to Salt Lake City. A sourced guide to the major employers by city, the jobs they hire for, commute patterns, housing demand, and the other industries that keep the Wasatch Front economy diverse.

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Antelope Island and the Bison Herd: A Complete Visitor's Guide Outdoor Recreation
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Antelope Island and the Bison Herd: A Complete Visitor's Guide

A complete guide to Antelope Island State Park: the history of the bison herd introduced in 1893, the oldest publicly owned bison herd in the nation, the fall bison roundup, trails like Frary Peak and Buffalo Point, biking, Bridger Bay camping, swimming, entry fees, hours, causeway access, and Great Salt Lake water level notes.

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Best Hikes on the Wasatch Front: Salt Lake & Utah County Trail Guide Outdoor Recreation
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Best Hikes on the Wasatch Front: Salt Lake & Utah County Trail Guide

A researched guide to the best Wasatch Front hikes in Salt Lake and Utah Counties: Ensign Peak, Desolation Overlook, Grandeur Peak, Dog Lake, Lake Blanche, Bell Canyon, Donut Falls, Stewart Falls, Battle Creek, Grove Creek, and the Oquirrh Lake stroll, with distances, elevation gain, difficulty, trailhead fees, and family-friendly picks.

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Olympia Hills (Olympia) in Herriman: What to Know About the 930-Acre Development Community News
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Olympia Hills (Olympia) in Herriman: What to Know About the 930-Acre Development

A balanced, factual explainer on Olympia, the roughly 930-acre master-planned community in Herriman: the approval timeline, the 6,480-unit maximum, the affordable housing requirements tied to a $50M grant, PID costs, and the arguments on both sides.

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ADUs in Utah: What Homeowners Need to Know Before October 1 Homeowner Guide
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ADUs in Utah: What Homeowners Need to Know Before October 1

A plain-English, city-by-city guide to accessory dwelling units in Utah: what Senate Bill 284 changes on October 1, 2026, the two types of ADUs, the general process for adding one, and the current rules in Herriman, West Jordan, South Jordan, and Daybreak.

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Sandy, Utah: Late-Summer 2026 Market Update & Neighborhood Guide Neighborhood Spotlight
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Sandy, Utah: Late-Summer 2026 Market Update & Neighborhood Guide

Discover Sandy, Utah in early fall 2026, with a roughly $660K median home market, the new Sandy Community and Recreation Center opening January 2027, Dimple Dell's trails in autumn color, Canyons District's top-ranked schools, Sandy Centennial Village planning, and what's ahead in this mountain-gateway Wasatch Front community.

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Best Places to Live on the Wasatch Front in 2026: How to Choose Between Daybreak, Herriman, Draper & Sandy Community Comparison
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Best Places to Live on the Wasatch Front in 2026: How to Choose Between Daybreak, Herriman, Draper & Sandy

A decision-focused 2026 guide for buyers choosing between Daybreak, Herriman, Draper, and Sandy: commute times to Salt Lake City, Lehi, and Provo, price point, home styles, new construction, schools, and recreation, with Redfin and Salt Lake Board of Realtors market data.

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Vesper Amphitheater Vote Delayed: What We Know About the Provo Canyon Project Community News
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Vesper Amphitheater Vote Delayed: What We Know About the Provo Canyon Project

Provo City has said the decision on the proposed Vesper Amphitheater at the mouth of Provo Canyon could be delayed, with the developer reportedly planning to amend its application. A balanced explainer on the project, the approval path, and the arguments on both sides.

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Daybreak vs. Herriman: Which Community Is Right for You? Community Comparison
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Daybreak vs. Herriman: Which Community Is Right for You?

A balanced 2026 comparison for buyers deciding between Daybreak (South Jordan) and Herriman: commute, home styles, median prices, new construction, recreation, and schools, with Redfin market data.

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Draper vs. Sandy: Which Community Is Right for You? Community Comparison
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Draper vs. Sandy: Which Community Is Right for You?

A balanced 2026 comparison for buyers deciding between Draper and Sandy: commute, home styles, median prices, lot sizes, new construction, recreation, and schools, with Redfin and Salt Lake Board of Realtors market data.

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Lehi vs. Saratoga Springs: Which Community Is Right for You? Community Comparison
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Lehi vs. Saratoga Springs: Which Community Is Right for You?

A balanced 2026 comparison for buyers deciding between Lehi and Saratoga Springs: commute, home styles, median prices, new construction, recreation, and schools, with Redfin market data.

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University of Utah Health Campus Coming to The Point in Draper: What It Means for the Local Market Market Insights
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University of Utah Health Campus Coming to The Point in Draper: What It Means for the Local Market

University of Utah Health has a purchase agreement for a major health campus at The Point in Draper, on the former state prison site. What the roughly 46-acre project could mean for housing and commutes, and what to watch.

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2026-27 Utah Ski Season Preview: Passes, Prices & Opening Targets Lifestyle Guide
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2026-27 Utah Ski Season Preview: Passes, Prices & Opening Targets

The 2026-27 Utah ski season is closer than you think. Ikon and Epic pass deadlines, Alta-Bird pricing, Salt Lake Ski Super Pass timing, and projected opening dates for Snowbird, Alta, Solitude, Brighton, and Park City.

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Utah's Live Music Scene: The Best Concert Venues in Salt Lake, Utah County, and Park City Lifestyle Guide
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Utah's Live Music Scene: The Best Concert Venues in Salt Lake, Utah County, and Park City

Utah's live music scene punches well above its weight. A guide to the best concert venues across Salt Lake County, Utah County, and Park City, from the Deer Valley Music Festival and the big outdoor amphitheaters to the intimate clubs where the scene really lives.

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Mortgage Rates Enter September Near 13-Month Highs. What That Means for Wasatch Front Buyers and Sellers Market Insights
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Mortgage Rates Enter September Near 13-Month Highs. What That Means for Wasatch Front Buyers and Sellers

Heading into September 2026, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate is hovering right around 6.6% to 6.7%, near 13-month highs. What's actually happening, and what it means if you're buying or selling along the Wasatch Front.

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Salt Lake County Home Values Hold Steady as Market Balances. A September 2026 Snapshot Market Insights
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Salt Lake County Home Values Hold Steady as Market Balances. A September 2026 Snapshot

Salt Lake County home values are holding roughly steady at around $574,000, inventory is improving modestly, and homes are still moving in about three weeks. A September 2026 snapshot of a market in balance.

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Sandy's Healing Field: Utah's September 11 Tribute That Has Stood for More Than Two Decades Community & Remembrance
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Sandy's Healing Field: Utah's September 11 Tribute That Has Stood for More Than Two Decades

Every September, a field of thousands of American flags rises on the lawn of Sandy City Hall, each one a life lost on September 11, 2001. Inside the first Healing Field in the nation, the Fallen Field, and the permanent 9/11 memorial at the Sandy City Promenade.

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Herriman, Utah: Late-Summer 2026 Market Update & Neighborhood Guide Neighborhood Spotlight
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Herriman, Utah: Late-Summer 2026 Market Update & Neighborhood Guide

Discover Herriman, Utah in late summer 2026, with a $587K median home market, the Mountain View Corridor freeway now open, new Panorama construction, Trader Joe's at the Commons Towne Center, Jordan School District schools, Blackridge Reservoir, and what's ahead for fall in this mountain-backed southwest Salt Lake County community.

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September 2026 on the Wasatch Front: State Fair Days, Fall Color & Harvest Season Begins What's Happening
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September 2026 on the Wasatch Front: State Fair Days, Fall Color & Harvest Season Begins

Your September 2026 guide to the Utah State Fair (Sep 10-20), the Get to the River Festival along the Jordan River Parkway, Sandy Heritage Festival, FanX Salt Lake, Snowbird Oktoberfest, Cornbelly's harvest season, farmers markets, and the first aspen color across Salt Lake and Utah Counties.

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Utah Fall Foliage 2026: Best Times, Best Drives, and Where to Catch the Colors Outdoor Recreation
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Utah Fall Foliage 2026: Best Times, Best Drives, and Where to Catch the Colors

Utah's fall colors roll from the high Uintas to the valley floor. When the aspen groves peak in 2026, the best leaf-peeping drives from the Alpine Loop to Guardsman Pass and Scenic Byway 12, and practical tips for catching the colors.

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Riverton, Utah: Late-Summer 2026 Market Update & Neighborhood Guide Neighborhood Spotlight
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Riverton, Utah: Late-Summer 2026 Market Update & Neighborhood Guide

Discover Riverton, Utah in late summer 2026, with a $615K median home market, Wright Homes' Parkside, the new Bees ballpark just minutes away in Daybreak, Jordan School District schools, Monarch Meadows and Jordan River trails, and what's ahead for fall in this southwest Salt Lake County community.

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Salt Lake County Housing Affordability Just Hit a Two-Year High. Here's What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know Market Insights
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Salt Lake County Housing Affordability Just Hit a Two-Year High. Here's What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know

The income needed to afford a median-priced Salt Lake County single-family home just hit a two-year high at $186,827. A breakdown of what's driving the Q2 2026 Municipal Affordability Tracker data, the K-shaped divergence between single-family and multi-family, and what it means for buyers and sellers in every city in the county.

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What Daybreak's Builder Lawsuit and HOA Fee Increases Mean for Buyers and Owners Buyer Guide
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What Daybreak's Builder Lawsuit and HOA Fee Increases Mean for Buyers and Owners

A balanced, factual look at the Daybreak townhome construction-defect litigation, the court outcome, the $240/month special assessment, and what it means for current owners and buyers considering a townhome in this South Jordan community.

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White City: The Independent Little Pocket Inside Sandy You Should Know About Community Guide
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White City: The Independent Little Pocket Inside Sandy You Should Know About

White City is a unique unincorporated enclave completely surrounded by Sandy, Utah. Discover its mid-century homes, independent spirit, and why it's one of the South Valley's best-kept secrets.

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New Construction Across the Wasatch Front: September 2026 Update New Construction
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New Construction Across the Wasatch Front: September 2026 Update

September 2026 new construction update covering Utah City's first phase opening in Vineyard, The Point's River District developer finalists, Daybreak's Watermark Village and The Pennant progress, Terraine accelerating with Tri Pointe and David Weekley, Wildflower's Toll Brothers grand opening, Olympia's affordable subdivisions, and builder incentives for fall 2026 across Salt Lake and Utah Counties.

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Lehi, Utah: Late-Summer 2026 Market Update & Neighborhood Guide Neighborhood Spotlight
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Lehi, Utah: Late-Summer 2026 Market Update & Neighborhood Guide

Discover Lehi, Utah in late summer 2026 — a $629K median home market, the $621M 2100 North freeway connection underway, The Collective at Morning Vista with Whole Foods Market, new Aspen Peaks School District transition, and what's ahead in the heart of Silicon Slopes.

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Murray, Utah: New Developments, Market Update & Community Guide 2026 Neighborhood Spotlight
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Murray, Utah: New Developments, Market Update & Community Guide 2026

An updated Murray neighborhood spotlight for late August 2026 covering the $525K median home market, Lazy Dog Restaurant's first Utah location, the Block One downtown development at State and 4800 South, the Murray Museum at the Cahoon Mansion, Wheeler Historic Farm and Murray Park farmers markets, new townhomes on 4800 South, and what's ahead in this centrally located Salt Lake Valley community.

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New Construction Across the Wasatch Front: Late August / Early September 2026 Update New Construction
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New Construction Across the Wasatch Front: Late August / Early September 2026 Update

Late August and early September 2026 new construction update covering The Point's River District housing call for 800-900 homes, Terraine 2,800-home buildout, Olympus at Daybreak model grand opening, Lehi's 2100 North freeway connection, Saratoga Springs 860+ active projects, Herriman Panorama and Trader Joe's, Eagle Mountain Firefly expansion, and builder incentives for Labor Day 2026 across Salt Lake and Utah Counties.

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August Night at the Ballpark: Cheering on the Salt Lake Bees Utah Sports
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August Night at the Ballpark: Cheering on the Salt Lake Bees

There is nothing quite like a summer night at a Salt Lake Bees game. From the crack of the bat and the smell of hot dogs to singing along with the crowd at The Ballpark at America First Square, here is what makes a Bees game one of the best things to do in Salt Lake City in the summer.

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Daybreak, Utah: Downtown Grand Opening, Lake Life & What's New in 2026 Neighborhood Spotlight
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Daybreak, Utah: Downtown Grand Opening, Lake Life & What's New in 2026

An updated Daybreak neighborhood spotlight for late August 2026 covering the $569K median home market, Downtown Daybreak's grand opening with Red Iguana, Hires Big H, and Moena Cafe, the Salt Lake Bees wrapping their inaugural season, the Horizon Arts Festival, the Daybreak Farmers Market at peak season, and new developments including Trader Joe's confirmed, The Pennant opening Fall 2026, and a third TRAX station now open.

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Draper, Utah: The Point Breaks Ground, Veranda West Surf Lagoon & Market Update 2026 Neighborhood Spotlight
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Draper, Utah: The Point Breaks Ground, Veranda West Surf Lagoon & Market Update 2026

An updated Draper neighborhood spotlight for August 2026 covering the $925K median single-family home market, Veranda West surf lagoon approval, The Point Phase 1 vertical construction, Kimballs Station workforce townhomes near TRAX, Corner Canyon's 90-mile trail network, top-ranked Canyons schools, and what's ahead for Utah's highest-priced major city during a once-in-a-generation transformation.

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New Construction Across the Wasatch Front: Late August 2026 Update New Construction
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New Construction Across the Wasatch Front: Late August 2026 Update

Late August 2026 new construction update covering Firefly master-planned community in Eagle Mountain, Pulte's Wasatch Landing model openings, Rainey Homes 3.99% rate ending Aug 31, Olympia fourth subdivision, Wright Homes up to 3% closing cost credit plus free finished basements, The Point Phase 1 foundation work, and builder comparison across Salt Lake and Utah Counties.

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Late August & Labor Day 2026 on the Wasatch Front: Golden Hour, Festivals & Fall's First Signs What's Happening
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Late August & Labor Day 2026 on the Wasatch Front: Golden Hour, Festivals & Fall's First Signs

Your late-August 2026 guide to Bluffdale Old West Days, Urban Arts Festival, Yours Always Music Festival, ZZ Top at Sandy Amphitheater, Payson Golden Onion Days, Jack Johnson, Snowbird Oktoberfest, Labor Day weekend activities, late-summer hiking, and farmers markets at peak season across Salt Lake and Utah Counties.

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West Jordan, Utah: New Developments, Market Update & Community Guide 2026 Neighborhood Spotlight
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West Jordan, Utah: New Developments, Market Update & Community Guide 2026

An updated West Jordan neighborhood spotlight for August 2026 covering the $538K median home market, Terraine master plan, Ron Wood Park upgrades, Trader Joe's and Mama Bird at Jordan Landing, the $2B NOVVA AI data center expansion, and what's ahead in this growing southwest Salt Lake County family hub.

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Saratoga Springs, Utah: Lakefront Growth, New Retail & Market Update 2026 Neighborhood Spotlight
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Saratoga Springs, Utah: Lakefront Growth, New Retail & Market Update 2026

An updated Saratoga Springs neighborhood spotlight for August 2026 covering the $537K median home market, WinCo Foods and Dave's Hot Chicken openings, Neptune Park splash pad, new subdivisions, Wildflower and Wander buildout, and what's ahead on Utah's fastest-growing lakefront.

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New Construction Across the Wasatch Front: Mid-August 2026 Update New Construction
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New Construction Across the Wasatch Front: Mid-August 2026 Update

Mid-August 2026 new construction update covering Innovation Park grand opening in Lehi with Governor Cox, Downtown Daybreak Phase 2 townhomes rising, Olympia Monument Park pickleball courts, Oakwood Homes at Oquirrh Mountain Ranch selling, Wildflower and Saratoga Springs pipeline, and builder incentive updates across Salt Lake and Utah Counties.

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South Jordan, Utah: Downtown Daybreak Opens, the Bees Arrive & a Community Transforms Neighborhood Spotlight
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South Jordan, Utah: Downtown Daybreak Opens, the Bees Arrive & a Community Transforms

An updated South Jordan neighborhood spotlight for August 2026 covering the $664K median home market, Downtown Daybreak opening phases, the Salt Lake Bees at America First Square, Bangerter Highway interchanges, Jordan School District schools, and new developments transforming this Wasatch Front community.

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Fun Kid-Friendly Entertainment the Whole Family Can Enjoy in Utah Lifestyle Guide
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Fun Kid-Friendly Entertainment the Whole Family Can Enjoy in Utah

Your complete guide to the best family-friendly entertainment in Utah from Lagoon to Cowabonga Bay, Boondocks, Splash, and more. Fun things to do with kids along the Wasatch Front.

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Daylight Saving Time in Utah: The Pros and Cons of Longer Summer Nights Lifestyle & Community
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Daylight Saving Time in Utah: The Pros and Cons of Longer Summer Nights

A balanced look at how daylight saving time affects Utahns, from longer summer evenings perfect for hiking and patio dining to dark winter mornings that impact commutes and school schedules.

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Alpine, Utah: Mountain Luxury Market Update & New Developments 2026 Neighborhood Spotlight
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Alpine, Utah: Mountain Luxury Market Update & New Developments 2026

An updated Alpine neighborhood spotlight for early August 2026 covering the $1.57M median home market (up 30.8% YoY), the Aspen Peaks School District, Alpine Days 2026, Horsetail Falls, new luxury custom construction in Beacon Hill and Bull River Ridge, and seasonal highlights through late summer.

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New Construction Across the Wasatch Front: Early August 2026 Update New Construction
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New Construction Across the Wasatch Front: Early August 2026 Update

Early August 2026 new construction update covering Toll Brothers at Mapleton grand opening, Daybreak Downtown Row Collection, Beacon Pointe builder phases, Eagle Mountain Overland new villages, Lehi Terrace model openings, and the latest builder incentives across Salt Lake and Utah Counties.

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August 2026 Market Update: Salt Lake & Utah County Real Estate Trends (Archived) Market Insights
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August 2026 Market Update: Salt Lake & Utah County Real Estate Trends (Archived)

Archived: July 2026 real estate data for Salt Lake County and Utah County that has been superseded by the September 2026 Market Update.

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Sandy, Utah: New Developments, Market Update & Community Guide 2026 Neighborhood Spotlight
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Sandy, Utah: New Developments, Market Update & Community Guide 2026

An updated Sandy neighborhood spotlight for late July 2026, covering the $660K median home market, the new Sandy Community and Recreation Center opening January 2027, Quarry Bend, the Utah Mammoth practice facility, Canyons District top-ranked schools including Sunrise School (#11 in Utah), and what's ahead in this mountain-adjacent Wasatch Front community.

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Mid-to-Late August 2026 on the Wasatch Front: Snowbird Oktoberfest, Back-to-School & Summer's Golden Hour What's Happening
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Mid-to-Late August 2026 on the Wasatch Front: Snowbird Oktoberfest, Back-to-School & Summer's Golden Hour

Your mid-to-late August 2026 guide to Snowbird Oktoberfest, Alpine Days, back-to-school season, Cornbelly's Sunflower Festival, Salt Lake Bees baseball at Daybreak, Yours Always Music Festival, and the best late-summer dining and outdoor adventures across Salt Lake and Utah Counties.

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Early August 2026 on the Wasatch Front: 801 Day, Balloon Festival, Alpine Days & Summer's Best Weeks What's Happening
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Early August 2026 on the Wasatch Front: 801 Day, Balloon Festival, Alpine Days & Summer's Best Weeks

Your early-August 2026 guide to the Sandy Hot Air Balloon Festival, 801 Day in downtown SLC, Craft Lake City DIY Festival, Alpine Days, The Stray Cats at Sandy Amphitheater, Kali Uchis, Muna at the Twilight Concert Series, and the best late-summer patio dining and outdoor adventures across Salt Lake and Utah Counties.

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Herriman, Utah: New Developments, Market Update & Community Guide 2026 Neighborhood Spotlight
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Herriman, Utah: New Developments, Market Update & Community Guide 2026

An updated Herriman neighborhood spotlight for late July 2026, covering the $587K median home market, the Mountain View Corridor freeway extension now open, Mountain Ridge Park's all-abilities playground, Trader Joe's at the Commons Towne Center, the Panorama development, and what's ahead for this fast-growing southwest Salt Lake County community.

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New Construction Across the Wasatch Front: August 2026 Update New Construction
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New Construction Across the Wasatch Front: August 2026 Update

August 2026 new construction update covering Terraine's Tri Pointe model openings and 170+ homes built, Downtown Daybreak Phase 2 infrastructure, Trader Joe's at Daybreak, Ivory Homes' Hidden Oaks in Herriman, Inverness final phase, Wildflower and Wander expansions, and builder incentive competition across Salt Lake and Utah Counties.

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Riverton, Utah: New Developments, Market Update & Community Guide 2026 Neighborhood Spotlight
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Riverton, Utah: New Developments, Market Update & Community Guide 2026

An updated Riverton neighborhood spotlight for July 2026, covering the $615K median home price (up 4.2% YoY), Wright Homes' Parkside community, Mountain View Village, the Ballpark at America First Square just minutes away, new townhome developments, and seasonal highlights through late summer.

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Lehi, Utah: Silicon Slopes Growth, New Developments & Market Update 2026 Neighborhood Spotlight
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Lehi, Utah: Silicon Slopes Growth, New Developments & Market Update 2026

An updated Lehi neighborhood spotlight for July 2026, covering the $591K median home price (up 7.2% YoY), the new Aspen Peaks School District, The Shops at Sky View with Target and Life Time Fitness, the $621M 2100 North freeway connection, and fresh seasonal highlights through summer's peak.

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New Construction Across the Wasatch Front: Late-July 2026 Update New Construction
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New Construction Across the Wasatch Front: Late-July 2026 Update

Late-July 2026 new construction update — Terraine 170+ homes built, The Point $2.3B ground breaking, Cascade Village first closings, Pennant pre-leasing, Herriman Towne Center, Olympia expansion, and end-of-month builder incentives across Salt Lake and Utah Counties.

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Highland, Utah: Mountain Luxury & Small-Town Character — Neighborhood Spotlight Neighborhood Spotlight
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Highland, Utah: Mountain Luxury & Small-Town Character — Neighborhood Spotlight

Explore Highland, Utah — a quiet upscale community at the base of the Wasatch Mountains with large custom lots, top-ranked Alpine School District schools, Highland Glen Park, and a $980K median home market heading into summer 2026.

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Late Summer & Early Fall 2026 on the Wasatch Front: Sunflowers, Snowbird Oktoberfest & Back-to-School What's Happening
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Late Summer & Early Fall 2026 on the Wasatch Front: Sunflowers, Snowbird Oktoberfest & Back-to-School

Your mid-August through September 2026 guide to the Sandy Hot Air Balloon Festival, Snowbird Oktoberfest, Cornbelly's Sunflower Festival, FanX Salt Lake, back-to-school season, and the best late-summer dining and outdoor adventures across Salt Lake and Utah Counties.

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What's Happening Now — Mid-July 2026 on the Wasatch Front What's Happening
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What's Happening Now — Mid-July 2026 on the Wasatch Front

Your mid-July 2026 guide to Draper Days finale, Days of '47 Pioneer Day week, Sandy Amphitheater concerts, peak wildflowers, farmers markets, splash pads, and dining across Salt Lake and Utah Counties.

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Murray, Utah: The Hidden Heart of the Salt Lake Valley — Neighborhood Spotlight Neighborhood Spotlight
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Murray, Utah: The Hidden Heart of the Salt Lake Valley — Neighborhood Spotlight

Explore Murray, Utah — the Wasatch Front's most centrally located city with top-rated Murray schools, Wheeler Historic Farm, Fashion Place Mall, Jordan River trails, and a $550K median home market heading into summer 2026.

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Daybreak, Utah: The Wasatch Front's Premier Master-Planned Community — Neighborhood Spotlight Neighborhood Spotlight
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Daybreak, Utah: The Wasatch Front's Premier Master-Planned Community — Neighborhood Spotlight

Explore Daybreak in South Jordan — Utah's largest master-planned community with Oquirrh Lake, 50+ miles of trails, Downtown Daybreak, the Salt Lake Bees ballpark, and a $561K–$567K housing market heading into summer 2026.

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