Tax Credit

Only a few more days to make sure you captitalize on the first time home buyer (up to $8000) or move up tax credit (up to $6500). Make sure you have an accepted contract by April 30, 2010 and close on your new purchase by June 30, 2010.

This is an exciting time - interest rates are still super low and with this opportunity to get a little extra money, there is no need to wait to find your dream home!

For more information check out http://www.realtor.org/home_buyers_and_sellers/extended_home_buyer_tax_credit_how_to

Call us today! We would love to help.

**And don't forget for all your military families, this deadline may be extended for an additional year if you were deployed or TDY or in certain other circumstances.

Spring time fun!!

So many things starting to happen as the sun comes out and flowers start blooming! Most cities have a Spring Clean Up day, where you can clean up your yards and such, and locate a dumpster close by. It is a great, inexpensive way to get the winter out of your yard!! Check out your cities websites for more information.
And don't forget, baseball/softball sign-ups are going on right now for your cities!!

March 27:
Bountiful -Egg Dive at the South Davis Rec Center 9am
Bunny Hop @ Bountiful City Park from 10am-1pm - Hop over for an "egg"citing time!
North Salt Lake - Easter Egg Hunt @Hatch Park, 10am

April 3:
Clearfield - Easter Egg Dive & Hunt - Aquatic Center & Fisher Park starting at 10am.
Clinton - Easter Egg Hunt @ the new soccer fields (2050 N 1500 W) 9am.
Farmington - Annual Easter Egg Hunt @ Main Park - 120 S. Main, 10am.
Fruit Heights - Easter Egg Hunt @ Fruit Heights City Hall, 9am
Harrisville - Easter Egg Hunt @Harrisville City Park, 9am
Kaysville - Easter Egg Hunt @ Barnes Park, 10am
Layton - Easter Egg Dive @noon, Layton Surf 'n Swim
Ogden -Easter Egg Hunt @11am & 3pm, Eccles Dinosaur Park
Riverdale - Easter Egg Hunt @Riverdale Park, 10am
South Ogden - Pictures with Easter Bunny & Easter Egg Hunt @Friendship Park, 8am
Sunset - Easter Egg Hunt @Central Park, 9am
Syracuse - Easter Egg Hunt @Founder's Park, 9am. Easter Bunny will be available for pictures.
Washington Terrace - Easter Egg Hunt @Rohmer Park, 9am
West Point - Easter Egg Hunt @Loy Blake Park, 9am

April 7, 10:
Farmington Summer Musical Auditions

April 16:
Clearfield - "Tax Man Cometh" Softball Tournament at Steed Park

April 17:
Centerville - Spring Hiking Series begins! Free to participate, but you must register.
North Salt Lake - Community Garden Kickoff, 10am, corner of Center Street & Orchard Drive
Ogden - Earth Day Celebrations, @Ogden Nature Center, 12-4pm

April 24:
Safe Kids Day 2010 @Weber County Fairgrounds, free admission, 10am-4pm

May 1:
Clinton - The Miller 5k Fun Run/Walk in memory of Larry H Miller and diabetes awareness
Layton - Show Layton Your Talent Auditions

May 10:
Layton - Family Golf Night @Swan Lakes Golf Course, 4pm-dark

May 22:
Davis County Safe Kids Fest @Barnes Park, 10am-2pm

More Summer Fun!

It's time for Handcart days, rodeos, more fireworks & more fun! Check these out:

Bountiful Hardcart Days - July 23-24th: Parade, Art Show, Games, Food, Entertainment, Fun!

Ogden Pioneer Days - July 13-24th: Horse & Hitch Parade, Movies at Dusk, Special kids rodeo, Stage coach rides & robbery, Car Show, Children's Parade, Rodeo, Pops Concert & fireworks, Rodeo & fireworks, Rodeo & fireworks, Even more Rodeo & fireworks (sounds fun, doesn't it?), Parade, Pancake breakfast, more Fireworks!!

Sunset City Fun Days - July 25th: Skateboarding contest, 5K run, Breakfast, Parade, Car Show, Burn out contest, Helicopter rides, Bingo, Food & drinks, Flame throwing, Fireworks!

Harrisville Heritage Days - July 31-August 1st: Games, Parade, Entertainment, Good food!

Roy Days - July 31- August 1st: Games & food at the George Wahlen North Park

Fruit Heights Founder's Day - August 8th

Weber County Fair - August 5-8th http://www.webercountyfair.com/

Davis County Fair - August 12-15th (check out the website for a coupon on parking) http://www.co.davis.ut.us/events_center/fair/2009/index.cfm

Utah State Fair - September 10-20th http://www.utahstatefair.com/home/index.php

July 4th celebrations

Check out these Independence Day Celebrations!

Centerville: July 3rd: Children's parade, free concert in the park along with fireworks.
July 4th: Breakfast at Founder's Park, Freedom Run 5K & Children's Run, Parade
on Main

Clearfield: July 4th: Freedom 5K Run/2 Mile Walk, Parade, Boy Scout Pancake Breakfast,
Live entertainment at Fisher Park & fireworks. Come see
Imagine - Remembering the Fab Four - Beattles-tribute Group.
These guys are really good!

Kaysville: July 4th: Breakfast, 5K & 10K Run, 5K Walk, Parade, Fireworks - all in the DATC
area.

Layton: July 4th: Breakfast at Layton Commons Park, Fun Run/Walk, Flag Raising Ceremony,
All-star baseball games, Dutch oven cook off, Parade, Children's Carnival,
Concert in the Park ending with Fireworks.

North Ogden Cherry Days: July 4th: Flag Ceremony, Kiwanis Breakfast, 5K Fun Run &
Mayor's Walk, Dutch oven cook off, Children's & Cherry Days Parades, Activities
in the Park, Car show, Concerts, & Fireworks.

North Salt Lake: July 3rd: Games, Food, Live Bands, Fly-overs, Sky divers, Family picnics,
Fireworks - all at the Eaglewood Golf Course.

Riverdale: July 4th: Sunrise service, Lions Club Breakfast, 5K Run/Walk, Old Glory Days
Parade, Carnival, Kid's games, Watermelon eating contests, Pie eating contests,
Entertainment & Fireworks.

For more information, click on your cities link! Don't forget to post your comments on how much fun you had!

Air Force Week

DON'T MISS AIR FORCE WEEK IN 2009!

Air Force Week is an extraordinary opportunity to meet the dedicated men and women in your United States Air Force. Come hear their compelling stories of service in support of joint and coalition contingency operations--both in the United States and overseas.

The week offers a multitude of activities that appeal to children and adults. Events include performances from our awarding-winning bands and drill team, exciting displays, earth-shaking flyovers, and remarkable hands-on experiences with our unique equipment.

Air Force Week is also a chance for us to thank you, the people of the communities in which we work and live. Come interact with members of the Air Force at various community events and listen to speeches from local dignitaries and Air Force leaders.

Every Air Force Week culminates in an air show featuring the world-famous Air Force Thunderbirds and other amazing demonstrations. These one-of-a-kind weeks occur in only three cities a year, so don't miss out!

Check out www.davis.travel for more information.

Rocky Mountain Power/Questar Rebate

Just wanted to make sure you have the information on this great program being offered through the utility companies.

THERMWISE® WEATHERIZATION (For Existing Homes Only) On March 31, 2009, the Utah Public Service Commission approved an order reducing the rebate amounts available for insulation measures as follows:
Attic Insulation rebate changes from $0.35 to $0.20 per square foot;
Floor Insulation rebate changes from $0.35 to $0.20 per square foot;
Wall Insulation rebate changes from $0.45 to $0.30 per square foot;

These changes to the rebates will be effective starting May 2, 2009. Eligible customers with insulation installations completed on or before May 1, 2009, must submit a completed rebate application no later than June 30, 2009, to be eligible for a rebate equal to the original insulation rebate levels. Installations completed on or after May 2, 2009, are eligible for the revised rebate levels. Additionally, insulation installations completed on or before May 1, 2009, but submitted after June 30, 2009, will be subject to the revised rebate levels. Effective, January 1, 2009, the provision available in the ThermWise rebate programs which allowed the rebate check to be assigned to a 3rd party was eliminated. Rebate checks will only be made payable to the Questar Gas customer on record (applicant).

Weatherization,--Requirements,--Rebate
Windows ---Value of 0.35 or lower ---$0.95 per square foot
Wall Insulation ---Increments of R-11 or higher ---$0.45 per square foot
Attic/Floor Insulation ---Increments of R-19 or higher--- $.35 per square foot
Duct Sealing* ---Professional install to PTCS level ---$225
Duct Insulation* ---Professional install to R-6 or higher ---$250*

*Duct Sealing and Duct Insulation must be installed by a Questar Gas-approved contractor.

To apply for the rebate, http://www.thermwise.com/home/Weatherization_Application_09.pdf


How do you qualify?
Most homes that were built prior to 1980 that have not added additional insulation since the home was built would qualify for the Questar rebate. The same criteria is true for Rocky Mountain Power with the additional requirement of having central-air installed in the home. And of course you have to be able to access the attic to add the insulation.

For more info through Rocky Mountain Power, check out
http://www.homeenergysavings.net/utah/home_improvement.html

Not only can you get a great rebate, but there may also be a tax credit available to you for making your home be more energy efficient! Check with your tax consultant.

Let us know if you need a referral for a contractor. We'd be happy to send you one.

Baseball Season

Just a heads up for any of you who have baseball or t-ball players in your homes. Most cities are signing up to play right now - gearing up to begin the season in April! So, don't forget to check out your cities web site (links on the right) and get everyone signed up. Maybe we'll see you on the field!