US home sales remain near 3 1/2-year high despite a slight dip

US home sales remain near 3 1/2-year high despite a slight dip Home sales have increased by 15.2 percent over last year, this comes due to job creation and continued low mortgage interest. To read the entire article, click here To see more pictures of this tropical, open concept home, click here    Thought of the Week: The light is what guides you home, the warmth is what keeps you there.                                                 ~Ellie Rodriguez                                                Have a great week! -The GBT Team- Close with Confidence

 Celebration of a Legacy

This week, Utah celebrates the arrival of the early settlers to the Salt Lake Valley. To read the entire article, click here

To see the list of events, click here

Thought of the Week:

“Look not at the days gone by with a forlorn heart.  They were simply the dots we can now connect with our present, to help us draw the outline of a beautiful tomorrow.”

                                                                                                       ~Dodinsky

 

We will be closed on Wednesday, July 24^th  in honor of Pioneer Day. 

Have a great Pioneer Day!

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Investment Banks Eye Utah

 Utah is gaining momentum in its bid to be the “Wall Street of the West.” To read the entire article, click here

 

Thought of the Week:

“Hire character.  Train skill.”

~Peter Schutz

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Historic Building Increases Jobs in Utah

Preserving historic buildings and sites creates jobs and increases property values, according to a study released Monday by the Utah Heritage Foundation. To read the entire article, click here.

Look at this amazing home on this rock! To see more click here

Thought of the Week:

“If you want to understand today, you have to search yesterday.”  ~Pearl Buck

Have a great week!

-The GBT Team

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Utah Ranked Top State for Economic Competitiveness

Utah has maintained its place as the best state for general economic competitiveness, according to a released report from the American Legislative Exchange Council, or ALEC, this month.

To read the full article, please click here.

Continuing our Presidential Home Series:

Here is the home of President Millard Fillmore, our 13^th President

Located in East Aurora, New York.

  

Thought of the Day:

“It is not strange to mistake change for progress.” – Pres. Millard Fillmore

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70 Amazing Houses From Around the World

Check out this awesome slide show of 70 Most Amazing Houses from around the world. Click here to view the whole article and slide show.

Just a few pictures of the cool houses featured in the slide show.

Thought of the Day:

“If you believe everything you read, you better not read.” – Japanese Proverb

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-The GBT Team-

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U.S. Unemployment Application Numbers Fall

The count of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell 23,000 in May, further proof that the job market is on the slow but steady rebound.

To view and read the full article, please click here.

            These Eastern Island Heads are on the island of Polynesia.

To see this photo and more, please click here.

Thought of the Day:

“Ah, summer, what power you have to make us suffer and like it.” – Russell Baker

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