On this Day in History…

On this day in 1776, the newly formed Second Continental Congress formally voted and adopted the resolution for independence from Great Britain. This day is mostly forgotten as the date of July 4th is the preferred day.

 

Declaration of Independence

Thought of the Day:

“Those who won our independence believed liberty to be the secret of happiness and courage to be the secret of liberty.” – Louis D. Brandeis, former Associate of the Supreme Court

Have a great Independence Day week!

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Utah exported $19 Billion of Goods in 2011

In 2011, Utah’s exporting industry grew from $13.8 billion in 2010 to $19 billion in 2011, placing Utah as the 2^nd leading state nationwide in total export growth. Utah’s foremost exports are: gold and silver and other precious metals, computer memory, various food preparations, molybdenum, aircraft engines, and safety airbags.

 

Stream on Mount Timpanogos

Thought of the Day:

“Well done is better than well said.” – Benjamin Franklin

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Utah No. 4 in Friendliest to Small Businesses

Utah ranked as number 4 of the top Friendliest States for small businesses, among other high ranking states like Idaho, Texas, and Oklahoma. Utah is viewed as supportive for businesses, third easiest state for starting a business, and the third most optimistic state about its economy.

 

Coyote Gulch, Escalante River Canyons, Utah

Thought of the Day:

“If everyone is moving forward together, then success takes care of itself.” – Henry Ford

Have a marvelous week!

-The GBT Team

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U.S. Sales of New Homes Up in April

There is good news in the housing market!  The Commerce Department reported that new home sales increased 28 percent from March to April in the Midwest and West.  The median price of new homes increased to $235,700. Nationally, sales of existing homes also rose to nearly a two year high.  Here in Utah, there are definite signs of an improving housing market.  Many agents are reporting multiple offers on well-priced homes, and there are signs that prices may have bottomed out.   

 

Peace field (also called Old House)

The Home of President John Quincy Adams

Thought of the Day:

“Patience and perseverance have a magical effect before which difficulties disappear and obstacles vanish.”

~ John Quincy Adams

Have a great week!

-The GBT Team

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March Pending Home Sales Rise and the Market is Recovering

According to the Pending Home Sales Index, an indicator of contract signings, this March the number of homes under contract increased 12.8% from March of 2011. This rise in contract signings is a terrific estimate that 2012 will be a year of recovery for the real estate market.

 

Umpqua River Lighthouse in Oregon.

Picture taken by Steve Tuttle

Thought of the day:

“Attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference.” – Winston Churchill

Have a fabulous week!

~The GBT Team

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GOED Approval Could Bring 1,100 Jobs to Utah

Four companies all based in Utah have been approved for incentives by the Governor’s Office of Economic Development. The companies are planning to bring a total of 1,133 new jobs over the next 20 years. The four companies are Xactware Solutions, Peterbilt of Utah, Schiff Nutrition International Inc, and finally FLSmidth.

James Monroe’s Home, Oak Hill

Thought of the day:

“Our country may be likened to a new house. We lack many things, be we possess the most precious of all -  liberty!”

~James Monroe

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Major Growth in Commercial Real Estate Construction for Utah

Utah ranked No. 6 last year in spending on commercial real estate construction. The strong surge in this development means really great news for the growth of Utah’s jobs and for the economy as a whole.

This week is National Pet week!

Thought of the day:

“I have always thought the actions of men the best interpreters of their thoughts.” ~John Locke

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