Tuesday, April 30, 2013


One of a Kind Houses
Think your house is one of a kind? Think again! Clink HERE to see the slideshow of amazingly unique homes across the country.


Thought of the Day:
“Life is a great big canvas and you should throw all the paint on it you can.” – Danny Kaye

Have a great week!
-The GBT Team-
Close with Confidence

Tuesday, April 23, 2013


Utah Named #1 Friendliest State for Small Business
Thumbtack.com, in partnership with the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, released the results from their Small Business Survey. The 2013 study shows that Utah has risen from a #4 ranking in 2012 to take the top spot as the Friendliest State for Small Businesses for this year.
For more information and to check out how other States have ranked, please click here.

Yesterday was Earth day. Go celebrate the Earth.
Happy Earth Day!
  
Thought of the Day:
“The Earth is what we all have in common.” – Wendell Berry

Monday, April 15, 2013


The Housing Market Shows Signs of Increasing Strength
Quite a few indicators suggest that the housing market will continue to improve in 2013.  The top four include:  1)  The unemployment rate is declining, 2)  New Construction is up, 3)  Home prices are increasing,  and 4)  Mortgage rates continue to be at or near historic lows. 
To read the full article, please click here.


Today is Tax Day. Happy Tax Returns!

Thought of the Day:
“Different shades of life make the painting more beautiful.” – Mike Dolan

Have a great week!
-The GBT Team-
Close with Confidence

Tuesday, April 9, 2013



Construction Job Growth Hits 7 year High
Job Growth in the construction industry soared to a seven year high during the first quarter of this year.  In a further sign of recovery,  jobs in residential construction have increased by 317,000 over the past two years,  a rate outpacing overall economic growth. To read the full article please click here.


Big Ben’s flag at Half Mast

Thought of the Day:
In Memory of Margaret Thatcher, who died today at age 87.

“Look at a day when you are supremely satisfied at the end. It's not a day when you lounge around doing nothing; it's a day you've had everything to do and you've done it.” – Margaret Thatcher.



Have a wonderful week!
-The GBT Team-
Close with Confidence

Wednesday, April 3, 2013



Interest in Building and Home Remodeling is Picking Up
According to a recent survey by the Houzz website, a majority of homeowners believe that now is a good time to buy or remodel a home.  Homeowners believe that values are increasing, and this is a strong indicator that confidence is returning to the housing market.
To read more of the article, please click here.




Continuing our Presidential Home Series:
The Polk House, the home of President James K. Polk, in Tennessee, our 11th President

Thought of the Day:
“One great object of the Constitution was to restrain majorities from oppressing minorities or
encroaching upon their just rights.” – President James K. Polk, 1845


Have a great week!
-The GBT Team-
Close With Confidence