I thought the same, and I've seen some small effects

May 29, 2020
9:19:51am

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but for the most part it appears there isn't a huge impact on prices because inventory is also staying low (nobody wants to move right now, so they're not selling if they can avoid it).

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I thought RE price increases would pause because of Covid, with a chance of

DC12

5/29/20 9:13am

Location, Location, Location. You're paying probably $300K-$400K for location

StarMan

5/29/20 9:17am

I thought the same, and I've seen some small effects

displacedute

5/29/20 9:19am

With that location and interior it looks like a steal at $1.35mm to me.

RdF3

5/29/20 9:20am

Prices also have remained high due to low supply.

StarMan

5/29/20 9:21am

target marketed specifically for people escaping from CA

Nat Gas Man

5/29/20 9:22am

I just don't see the appeal of living in that area. What am I missing?

Jeff Spicoli

5/29/20 9:26am

RE: I just don't see the appeal of living in that area. What am I missing?

85fan

5/29/20 9:29am

I love the area- tree lined streets, charming old homes, close to downtown

DC12

5/29/20 9:31am

Beautiful home and remodel. Nice location. Back yard stinks. Overpriced.

Turnpike Lane

5/29/20 9:31am

You could get a house 2x the sq ftg & a lot 2x acreage in Alpine for that price

YSMACK

5/29/20 9:56am

And less Utes for neighbors

pegushin

5/29/20 9:58am

My son is learning about standing alone as byu fan - only one in his class

DC12

5/29/20 10:45am

That is one of the most sought after areas in the valley. Not surprised by the

Millhouse

5/29/20 9:34am

That house is in my brothers ward. He just sold his on Herbert Ave just 2

saltlakecoug1

5/29/20 10:10am

I've heard Whitt lived around there--didn't know he was on Michigan

DC12

5/29/20 10:47am

Their new home is on Yalecrest. Moving wards but still within the stake.

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