Utah Real Estate Podcast
by Title One Studio
Educating and inspiring Utah homeowners since 2018, we’re proud to be the most-listened-to real estate podcast in the Beehive State. Hosted by Steph Shoell and Scott “The Silver Dollar Man” Stevenson, this award-winning show dives deep into everything shaping Utah’s real estate landscape from master plans and groundbreaking developments to legislative updates, market trends, and community growth. Your go-to source for smart moves, local insight, and stories defining the future of Utah real estate.
Episodes
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Michael Ambre | What’s Happening at The Point in Draper? Inside Utah’s 600-Acre Development
What is happening to the land that used to be the Draper prison? That’s the question so many people have especially when you drive by and wonder what’s actually going on out there. We’re joined by Executive Director of The Point, Michael Ambre, to give us a clear look at the vision and what’s...
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Bluffdale | City Spotlight
In this episode of the Utah Real Estate Podcast, we’re shining a City Spotlight on Bluffdale, Utah a community that’s growing fast while still keeping its small-town charm. Joining us is Grant Crowell, Bluffdale’s Community and Economic Development Director. With nearly 30 years of experience in...
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West Haven | City Spotlight
What if you could find a city that’s both affordable and close to everything, yet still offers the kind of acreage that’s disappearing across the Wasatch Front? In this City Spotlight episode, we sit down with Stephen Nelson, Community Development Director of West Haven City, to talk about what...
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Sandy | City Spotlight
What if a city could grow without losing what made it great in the first place? That’s exactly what’s happening in Sandy, Utah. With a new NHL training facility under construction, over 400 new housing units in the works, and plans for a pedestrian bridge connecting to FrontRunner, Sandy is...
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What’s Next for Utah’s Roads? UDOT’s Already Building It!
What do avalanche-proof canyons, smart traffic signals, and reversible lanes have in common? They're all part of Utah’s bold plan to keep up with one of the fastest-growing populations in the country. In this episode of the Utah Real Estate Podcast, we sit down with Elizabeth McMillan, Director…
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Lehi | City Spotlight
Welcome to Lehi, a city that blends pioneer heritage with 21st-century growth. Established in 1850, Lehi is one of the oldest and fastest-growing cities in Utah. Tucked between Salt Lake City and Provo, it has evolved from farmland to Silicon Slopes. In this City Spotlight episode, we take you...
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Ben Hart | Why the Utah Inland Port Could Reshape the State’s Economy
When you think about a "port", you probably imagine shipping containers and oceanfront cities. Not Utah. But that is exactly what makes the Utah Inland Port such a powerful and surprising development. In this episode of the Utah Real Estate Podcast, we sat down with Ben Hart, Executive Director…
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Joseph Woodbury | Make Money from Your Extra Space
What if your empty garage, RV pad, or unused driveway could start paying your utilities—or even replace your side hustle? In this episode of the Utah Real Estate Podcast, hosts Steph Shoell and the Silver Dollar Man sit down with Joseph Woodbury, Co-Founder and CEO of Neighbor, a platform that's...
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St. George | City Spotlight
St. George is heating up—and we’re not just talking about the weather. This week, we’re putting the spotlight on a city that’s not only stunning but also booming with growth. Did you know that St. George was ranked the fastest-growing metro area in the U.S. in 2021 by the U.S. Census Bureau? And…
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We’re Back: Season 5 of the Utah Real Estate Podcast
We’re back—Season 5 is here! After a two-year hiatus, The Utah Real Estate Podcast returns with a fresh focus, a new structure, and the same commitment to delivering trusted insights to homeowners and professionals across the state. In this kickoff episode, Steph Shoell and Scott “Silver Dollar...
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Candice Hasenyager | Is the Great Salt Lake Shrinking?
Have you ever pondered the fate of Utah's beloved Great Salt Lake? Join us as we chat with Candice Hasenyager, Director of the Utah Division of Water Resources. She'll reveal why acknowledging its importance is crucial for responsible growth planning and how Governor Cox’s proclamation will play…
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Troy Jensen | Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU's)
Accessory Dwelling Units, or mini homes, are becoming an increasingly popular solution to the affordable housing crisis. Troy Jensen is an expert in residential housing with New Residential Solutions. He specializes in developing and implementing accessory dwelling units (ADUs) as a viable…
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Matt Strong | Should You Flip a Home in Today's Economy?
Over the past few years, flipping a home has become a popular investing strategy as interest rates remain low, but is it still profitable with inflation and rising interest rates? To answer this question, Matt Strong with Sierra-West Funding. Matt is also the local president of the Salt Lake Real...
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Clay Rockwood | What are the Plays Experienced Investors Are Making Right Now?
The market is shifting, and many are curious about what experienced real estate investors are doing now. Clay Rockwood, Co-Founder, and Partner of Soar Capital Group, share his insights on what he's investing in right now and why. This episode is a must-listen if you want to get into real estate…
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Adam Breen | Tiny House Living
Are you curious about the tiny house movement? What is all the hype about? From practical considerations to financial benefits, find out if a tiny home might be right for you! Join us as we chat with Tiny Home builder Adam Breen with Breen Homes to learn more about this growing trend in...
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Steve Newton | Advantages of Suburban Sprawl
As the population of Utah continues to grow, it's essential to have individuals like Steve Newton who have experienced city planning firsthand. As a two-term City Councilmember and one-term Mayor of Sandy City in the 1980s, Steve was responsible for coordinating planning and helping ensure the…
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The Innovator | Salt lake Parade of Homes
Hey Utah, welcome to another episode of the Utah Real Estate Podcast. We're excited to have Dallin Corbridge with Sego Homes here today to tell us about the Innovator, a unique three-story home featured in the Salt Lake Parade of Homes. The Innovator is located in Daybreak and features a...
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The George | Salt Lake Parade of Homes
Manifest Development and Breen Homes present "The George" in the 2022 Salt Lake Parade of Homes. "The George" is a perfect example of why the Salt Lake Parade of Homes is for everyone. Adam Breen, the owner of Breen homes, describes the design of the four-plex. Adam has extensive knowledge of the...
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Modern Murray Perch | Salt Lake Parade of Homes
Dan Milar from Gordon Milar Construction discusses “The Modern Murray Perch” in the Salt Lake Parade of Homes. Gordon Milar Construction is a family-owned business and a premier custom home builder in northern Utah. The team enjoys establishing and maintaining long-term relationships with clients...
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The Ollie | Salt Lake Parade of Homes
If you're looking for a home that will let you bring your hobbies to life, look no further than “The Ollie'' by Davies Design Build. This stunning home, featured in the Salt Lake Parade of Homes, includes a skateboard park in the basement - complete with Graffiti by a local artist. Davies Design...
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The Octave | Salt Lake Parade of Homes
Symphony Homes presents "The Octave" in the 2022 Salt Lake Parade of Homes. This house is in South Jordan and features a stunning kitchen with TWO butler pantries. Cash Knight, Director of New Construction, shares that the word "symphony" is synonymous with quality. When you think of a grand...
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The Lofty Nest | Salt Lake Parade of Homes
Kristen Mortensen became the first female president of the Salt Lake Home Builders Association shortly before the housing crash in 2008. Now, she's a partner in Goldcrest Homes and is coming up on having worked on 1000 homes. Goldcrest Homes has a passion for building with women in mind, as women...
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The Crestwood | Salt Lake Parade of Homes
Sean and Ashley Michaelis are the dynamic husband-wife duo behind Michaelis Homes. Sean is the contractor, and Ashley is the designer and realtor. They have three boys between the ages of 1 and 5 and have been flipping homes since 2017. They’re debuting “The Crestwood” for their first home parade...
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Inside the 2022 Salt Lake Parade of Homes
The Utah Real Estate Podcast is thrilled to present a mini-series about the Salt Lake Parade of Homes. Listeners will be able to peek behind the curtain and hear from the builders how their floorplans came to life. To kick off this mini-series, we have the Director of the Parade of Homes, Lindie...
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Ben Hart | Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity
Ben Hart is the Deputy Director at the Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity. One question Ben is asked the most is, why are we still trying to grow and attract people into the state? The answer is because we want to keep your kids and grandkids here. He explains that with each…
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Dejan Eskic | Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute
Dejan Eskic is a senior research fellow at the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute. He earned a Bachelor’s in Urban Planning and later a Master’s in Real Estate Development, both from the University of Utah. What is the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute? Dejan describes the institute as a public think...
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Ari Bruening | CEO of Envision Utah
Envision Utah was born 25 years ago because of the growth Utah was seeing at the time. The question was asked, where is this taking us? From there began the process to bring people together and talk about the best plan for the state’s future. Ari Bruening is the Chief Operating Officer for the...
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Neil Gibbs | Why St. George is Ranked #1
This past year alone, St. George has added a whopping 10,000 new residents. For the size of St. George, that’s a significant growth factor and made it the nation's fastest-growing metro area. With the addition of a new waterpark and other local amenities, St. George focuses on adding attractions...
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Linda Townes Cook | Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District
All you listeners have heard the Silver Dollar Man complain about how Utah is lacking in water, unlike his beloved East Coast. Linda Townes Cook, Public Information Manager with the Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District, has over thirty years of experience with water. Her job seeks to make the...
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Senator David Gregg Buxton | The Inland Port
What is the Inland Port of Utah? The Inland Port is not a water port but a logistics program used to manage the transportation of goods through the Utah rail system. The Inland Port program allows for the efficient movement of goods in Utah. In addition to the efficiency aspect, this port will...
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Ashley Atkinson Williamson | President of the Salt Lake Home Builders Association
Ashley Atkinson Williamson is the President of the Salt Lake Home Builders Association. The SLHBA develops components to advance efficiency, quality, and cost in the home building industry. In addition, they advocate for land planning and project the long-term effects building has had on our...
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Elizabeth McMillan | (UDOT) Utah Department of Transportation
As we look forward to the future of the beehive state, one of the concerns in Utah with the significant increase in population is transportation. Elizabeth McMillan is the Communications Director at the Utah Department of Transportation, also known as UDOT. She talks about the possible...
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Steve Perry | President of the Salt Lake Board of Realtors
Steve Perry has over two decades of experience in real estate and was elected President to the Salt Lake Board of Realtors in 2020. Steve was instrumental in taking one of the largest brokerages in the state from under 200 agents to over 1,100 agents. He has served his community consistently...
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Season Three | Thats a wrap!
The Utah Real Estate podcast just finished recording the last episode for season three. Season four will start Feb 10th, 2022. Thank you to all our listeners we appreciate you pushing play and learning from all of our guests.
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Emily Pitsch | Anti Gondola
Walter Cronkite said, “In seeking truth you have to get both sides of a story.” So to bring you both sides of the gondola, we will be chatting about some of the concerns in opposition to the Gondola project in Little Cottonwood canyon. Emily Pitsch is part of the Students for the Wasatch Group.…
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Chris McCandless | Pro Gondola
With over 7,000 cars driving through this small canyon, Little Cottonwood receives traffic from outdoor enthusiasts and locals who live and work in and around the canyon. Building and using a gondola in the canyon would not only relieve much of the car traffic but would also provide secondary...
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Jen Boyd | Feng Shui
The term “Feng Shui” translates to wind and water. Simply put, Feng Shui is the ancient Asian art of decorating your home to make it feel better and give you peace in your space. Typically, clients of Jen Boyd feel that their home and home office have better energy, their space is more organized,...
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House Shout | The Dunn’s
Reese and Kenzie Dunn just bought their first home. This series was created to create an avenue of input from Utah Homeowners. We wanted to find out what their experience has been in the Utah Real Estate market. How long were they looking for a home? How many offers did they put down to get their...
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Heather Ray Swanger | Safety while selling your home
All you sellers out there we have Heather Ray Swanger Director of the Utah Real Estate School educating us on safety while selling your home.
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Jen Silver | Roofing Issues
For most home shoppers, any mention of roof damage is enough to send them sprinting in the opposite direction. Buyers who are not in the market for a fixer-upper are typically trying to nab a house in the best possible condition, and roof damage can be seriously costly to repair. But should a...
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Break until September 23rd
The Utah Real Estate podcast will be on break for a few weeks to prep for the rest of the year. We will be back on September 23rd with new episodes to help Utahans secure a house for their home.
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House Shout | Steph Shoell
Our podcast producer Steph Shoell just signed for her first house. Steph started the process in December of 2018 and about a month later she was under contract for a townhouse in Bountiful. The deal fell through after getting the appraisal back and she was heartbroken. Her next housing heartbreak...
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Missy Hansen | Should You Waive the Appraisal Contingency?
We have Missy Hansen with us chatting about the Utah Real Estate market and how quickly homes are selling compared to this time last year. Missy says the hotness of your property depends on where you live in Utah. For example, you can have five to 20 offers on one property in Provo, and Herriman…
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Jaren Davis | Salt Lake Parade of Homes
The Salt Lake Parade of Homes™ is the first in the country, dating back to 1946. Even though the housing market has changed since 1946, each year, they give their event a little twist to make the event better! We have Jaren Davis the Executive Officer of the Salt Lake Home Builders Association....
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Harmony Nordgren | What tests are available for Home Inspection?
You may be surprised to find out that a home inspection is not required in Utah! Although this process is not a must-do for homeowners, Harmony suggests having an inspection. “This is typically the largest investment of your life.” You want to make sure your home is safe for your family and...
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House Shout | The Smithe’s
The Smithe's just sold their home and are moving out of state to be closer to family. This series was created to create an avenue of input from Utah Homeowners. We wanted to find out what their experience has been in the Utah Real Estate market. How long were they looking for a home? How many...
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Jimmy Rex | Are We in A Real Estate Bubble?
Jimmy Rex is a Utah Realtor with EXP Real Estate and he doesn’t believe that we are currently in a real estate bubble. “If you trace back all of the recessions since the Great Depression, the only time house prices fell was in 2007 to 2009.” He notes that the factors which caused the last bubble...
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House Shout | The Erickson’s
Emily and Sam Erickson had been actively looking for their second home for around six weeks. Finally, they could land the fifth house they put an offer on and purchase the home at their asking price. The house they purchased was their second home, and they are turning their first home into an...
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Sneak Peak | Silver Dollar Showboats Podcast
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House Shout | Kaleb & Shay Shoell
Kaleb and Shay were excited to close and move into their new home recently! Deciding to purchase a new home this past January, they were put off by the prices of new homes and didn’t believe they could obtain a mortgage for the home they wanted to live in. In addition, the process of buying a…
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About this show
Educating and inspiring Utah homeowners since 2018, we’re proud to be the most-listened-to real estate podcast in the Beehive State. Hosted by Steph Shoell and Scott “The Silver Dollar Man” Stevenson, this award-winning show dives deep into everything shaping Utah’s real estate landscape from master plans and groundbreaking developments to legislative updates, market trends, and community growth. Your go-to source for smart moves, local insight, and stories defining the future of Utah real estate.
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