Utah Real Estate Podcast

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 makes this community such a unique place to live. West Haven gives families options spacious half-acre lots alongside new townhomes and apa...

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 embracing bold development.In this City Spotlight episode, we sat down with Mayor Monica Zoltanski to hear firsthand how the city is managing g...

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 of Strategic Communications at the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT), to explore how the agency is shaping the future of mobilit...

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 behind the scenes with Kim Struthers, Lehi City’s Community Development Director, who has served the city for nearly 29 years to explore how...

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 of the Utah Inland Port Authority, to help explain what the inland port is, why it matters, and how it could affect nearly every Utahn wheth...

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 redefining passive income through storage and parking rentals.

Neighbor empowers homeowners, businesses, and even major REITs (Real Estate ...

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 it continues to be one of the top growing cities in Utah today.

To help us dive into what’s really happening behind the scenes, we’re joine...

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 Man” Stephenson reflect on how the show has evolved since 2018. In early seasons, they tackled foundational questions like “What is earnest ...

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 a role in protecting it - all while providing insight on reducing urban water use! For anyone curious about what this means for our limite...

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 solution to meet the affordable housing needs here in Utah. ADUs offer an alternative to traditional housing that typically come with much highe...

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 Estate Investors Association. Share his expert opinion on whether or not flipping homes can be viable during these tough economic times.