While we work with shutters day in and day out, as a company dependent on the housing market it is something we watch closely. This should be true not just of companies tied to the housing market like ourselves but of individuals as well. Knowing market conditions can help you make wise decisions as an individual that can impact your family both short and long term. If you haven’t been keeping tabs on market conditions and the housing recovery we’ve done your homework for you and have provided a quick update on both national and Utah conditions. [Read more…]
More Accolades For Utah Economy And Business Climate
We’ve commented and written previously how despite the economic downturn of the past few years that Utah remains one of the best states in the Nation in which to conduct business – not to mention the cheap cost of living. Recently the Enterprising States study carried out by the Free Enterprise, a digital platform of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce highlighting free market news and opinions, became yet another feather in Utah’s proverbial business cap. [Read more…]
The Greatest Snow on Earth – Utah Skiing Infographic
We’ve written previously on the accolades Utah has earned from an economic standpoint but both locals and tourists know that Utah has arguably the greatest snow on Earth. Ski Utah put together an awesome infograpahic on the science behind the great snow. So with Spring just around the corner and skiers getting in as much as possible before the season ends, take a look at why so many love the snow in Utah. [Read more…]
A January Utahns Won’t Soon Forget
Utah is typically known for its moderate weather. In the summertime, temperatures can consistently reach 100F but are rarely, if ever, as humid (think Southeast) nor hot (think Arizona and Nevada) as some parts of the country where it can become unbearable. Likewise, winters generally see moderate temperatures and average amounts of snowfall, contingent of course on whether you are far North, far South, or in the Mountains. But the January of 2013 is going to go down in the record and memory books for all the wrong reasons. [Read more…]
Utah Has Lowest Gas Prices In Nation – January 2013
We’ve always told others how much we love living in Utah, including recently when we highlighted why Utah is such a great place to do business in. There are plenty more reasons why people love Utah including four distinct seasons generally with mild winters (in the valleys of the North) and hot dry summers. The North also offers a wide variety of outdoor sports both in the Winter and Summer. Further, Utah consistently does well in rankings of best place to raise a family and safe communities. There’s now another reason that, in our opinion, makes Utah a great place to live. [Read more…]