Salt Lake City Real Estate
From the mountains to the valley, there are many types of real estate in Salt Lake City to choose from.
Cabins:
The cabins located in the mountains on the eastern side of the Salt Lake Valley are a great place to escape for those who have a home in the valley (or nearby). In addition to providing a getaway spot, cabins can be an investment.
Many come to ski at one of Utah’s many resorts. Some will stay at the resort itself, while others would like to relax a few miles from the resort in a cabin. Buying a cabin as an investment can be a good idea, if you have the money for a long-term investment. There are some tax repercussions if you rent the cabin, so keep that in mind. You will also have to clean the cabin between visits or pay someone to clean it for you.
If you move:
There is much to do in or near Salt Lake City. You can hike and ski in the nearby mountains, or attend one of Salt Lake’s excellent theaters. But before you can settle down and enjoy Salt Lake City, you’ll want to find a place to live.
Salt Lake City Real Estate/Residential:
Like most other cities, Salt Lake City offers a variety of residential real estate. The city has apartments, small houses and luxury houses. There aren’t many lots for sale within the city itself, but there is still plenty of room to grow in suburban Salt Lake.
West and southwest of Salt Lake are several new and developing communities where you can get a great buy on a new home. If you’re not interested in a new house, there are plenty of nice houses that have been around for a few years, and others (while still nice) that have been around for a long time.
Of course, you will have your own preference as to the age of your house. There are other things that will help you make a good decision about the area you choose to live in. A real estate agent will be able to help you find a neighborhood with a low crime rate that is located near a good elementary, middle, or high school.
If you’re moving, you’ll also want to consider that Salt Lake City is in the process of expanding its public transportation, primarily light rail. If you are interested in using public transportation, you can take the light rail.
Salt Lake City Real Estate/Commercial:
Salt Lake offers many types of office space. There are buildings where you can rent an office, or an entire floor for your company. If you are relocating your business to Salt Lake City, or if your business is already in Salt Lake but is expanding, there are several real estate agencies that specialize in commercial real estate.
Find real estate:
You can search for both commercial and residential real estate in Salt Lake City’s two most popular newspapers, The Deseret News and The Salt Lake Tribune. You can also contact a real estate agent who specializes in real estate in Salt Lake City.