Utah Ranks No.1 in the Nation For Technology Concentration and Dynamism

According to the Milken Institute’s State Technology and Science Index, Utah ranks number one in the country for its technology attentiveness and energy. The Milken’s Institute report appraises technology effects to evaluate how valuable policymakers and other stakeholders have been at parlaying local resources into regional success.
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Thought of the Day:

“I think I’ve discovered the secret of life; you just hang around until you get used to it.” 

– Charles Schulz

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-The GBT Team-

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Salt Lake City, Provo-Orem Ranked in Forbes Best Cities for Jobs

According to a Forbes magazine article,  Salt Lake City and the Provo-Orem area were among the best cities for job growth. Salt Lake was named No. 3 for “Best Big Cities for Jobs for 2013" and the Provo – Orem area was named second for “Best Mid-size Cities for Jobs 2013”.

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Continuing our Presidential Home Series:

Springfield, the home of  President Zachary Taylor, our 12^th President

Located in Louisville, Kentucky.

Thought of the Day:

"It would be judicious to act with magnanimity towards a prostrate foe." – Pres. Zachary Taylor

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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

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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.

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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

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. 

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Today is Tax Day. Happy Tax Returns!

Thought of the Day:

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

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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.

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-The GBT Team-

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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.

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Continuing our Presidential Home Series:

The Polk House, the home of President James K. Polk, in Tennessee, our 11^th 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

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