Hicks Homes Utah - Equity Real Estate

10/22/2026

🏡 Utah Real Estate Market Update | September 2026 🍂

The latest numbers are in, and Utah’s housing market continues to shift!

📊 Here’s a quick look at September:

🏠 3,123 homes sold — down 10.7% from last year.

📈 4,998 new listings — up 1.4%, giving buyers more options.

🔑 Single-family homes had a median sales price of $590,000, up 1.8% year over year.

🏘️ Townhomes & condos had a median sales price of $407,000, down slightly from last year.

So, what does this mean for you?

Buyers: More inventory and slower sales could mean greater negotiating opportunities.

Sellers: Homes are still selling, but strategic pricing and thoughtful presentation matter more than ever.

Every neighborhood and price point tells a different story. Whether you’re thinking about buying, selling, or simply curious about your home’s value, I’d love to help you make sense of the numbers!

📩 Reach out for a personalized market consultation.

Nicole Hicks | Hicks Homes
Equity Real Estate

📊 Source: UtahRealEstate.com MLS | September 2026

10/17/2026

Experience resort-style living in one of the Salt Lake Valley’s most beautifully maintained condominium communities! Nestled among lush, mature landscaping and picturesque grounds, this spacious, light-filled condo offers an exceptional combination of comfort, convenience, and low-maintenance living. Freshly updated with new paint and carpet, sophisticated hard wood flooring and wood cabinets, the home features an inviting open floor plan that seamlessly connects the living, dining, and kitchen areas, creating an inviting space for both relaxing and entertaining. Two generously sized bedrooms offer ample closet space, including a spacious primary suite with a large private bathroom. Enjoy the convenience of TWO covered parking spaces, additional private storage, and an HOA that covers nearly everything except electricity and internet! Waterbury’s resort-style amenities and beautifully landscaped grounds offer a lifestyle that feels like a retreat, all while being centrally located near shopping, dining, entertainment, and convenient freeway access to downtown Salt Lake City and Utah’s world-class mountain resorts. Whether you’re looking for a peaceful retreat or a low-maintenance lifestyle without sacrificing space and comfort, this home offers outstanding value in an exceptional community.

10/17/2026

Experience resort-style living in one of the Salt Lake Valley’s most beautifully maintained condominium communities! Nestled among lush, mature landscaping and picturesque grounds, this spacious, light-filled condo offers an exceptional combination of comfort, convenience, and low-maintenance living. Freshly updated with new paint and carpet, sophisticated hard wood flooring and wood cabinets, the home features an inviting open floor plan that seamlessly connects the living, dining, and kitchen areas, creating an inviting space for both relaxing and entertaining. Two generously sized bedrooms offer ample closet space, including a spacious primary suite with a large private bathroom. Enjoy the convenience of TWO covered parking spaces, additional private storage, and an HOA that covers nearly everything except electricity and internet! Waterbury’s resort-style amenities and beautifully landscaped grounds offer a lifestyle that feels like a retreat, all while being centrally located near shopping, dining, entertainment, and convenient freeway access to downtown Salt Lake City and Utah’s world-class mountain resorts. Whether you’re looking for a peaceful retreat or a low-maintenance lifestyle without sacrificing space and comfort, this home offers outstanding value in an exceptional community.

10/12/2026

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10/11/2026

🏡 Thinking About Buying a Home but Not Sure if You Qualify?

You might be closer to homeownership than you think!

One of the biggest misconceptions I hear from buyers is that they need perfect credit, a huge down payment, or a high income to purchase a home. That’s simply not the case!

When applying for a mortgage, lenders look at several factors:

🔑 Income & employment history
💳 Credit score & payment history
💰 Monthly debt compared to income
🏡 Down payment & available savings
📋 Overall financial stability

The good news? There are a variety of loan programs available, some requiring as little as 0–3.5% down for qualified buyers!

And you don’t have to figure it all out on your own!

As an experienced Utah Realtor, I love helping buyers understand their options, navigate the financing process, and find opportunities they may not even know exist.

With today’s market conditions, buyers may also have more opportunities to negotiate purchase prices and seller-paid closing costs!

✨ Curious about what you can afford or whether you’re ready to buy?

Let’s sit down for a no-pressure buyer consultation! I’ll help you understand the process, connect you with trusted lending professionals, and put together a strategy that works for your goals.

📩 Send me a DM! I’d love to help you take that first step toward homeownership.

Nicole Hicks | Associate Broker
Hicks Homes Utah | Equity Real Estate

09/23/2026

🏡 SOLD! | FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYER WIN 🔑✨

There is something extra special about handing the keys to a first-time homebuyer — especially when I’ve had the privilege of walking them through the entire process from beginning to end.

Buying your first home can feel overwhelming. There are lenders, pre-approvals, showings, contracts, inspections, deadlines, negotiations, closing costs…and a whole lot of paperwork. 😅

My job isn’t just to open doors. It’s to make sure my clients understand what they’re signing, what happens next, what their options are, and where we have room to negotiate.

For this buyer, that meant patiently looking at multiple properties/neighborhoods until we found the right one, working alongside their lender, explaining the contract and each step of the transaction in detail, and negotiating terms that made the purchase work for them.

And we got a GREAT one! 🙌

✨ End-unit townhome in Lehi
✨ Extra windows + tons of natural light
✨ Fully fenced backyard
✨ Unfinished basement with room to grow
✨ Minutes from I-15, Thanksgiving Point & Silicon Slopes
✨ Fantastic HOA benefits
✨ AND I negotiated for the seller to pay my buyer’s closing costs! 🎉

Yes, interest rates are higher than we’d all like — but increased inventory also means buyers have something they haven’t had much of in recent years: NEGOTIATING POWER.

With the right property, the right strategy, and an agent who understands the market, buyers may be able to negotiate on purchase price, seller-paid closing costs, repairs, warranties and other terms.

If you’ve been sitting on the sidelines because you think buying a home right now is impossible, don’t assume that’s the case.

You may have more leverage than you realize — and you don’t have to figure any of it out alone. 🏡🤍

Thinking about buying your first home? Send me a DM. I’d love to walk you through the process, answer your questions, and help you figure out what’s actually possible.

Nicole Hicks | Associate Broker
Hicks Homes Utah
Equity Real Estate
📱 801-414-3535

09/12/2026

🏡 HOW is this still on the market?! Seriously… WHAT THE HECK?! 😱

✨ 1,083 sq ft
🛏️ 2 bedrooms
🛁 2 bathrooms
🚗 2 covered parking spaces
🌿 Resort-style amenities
💰 PRICE ADJUSTMENT + SELLER INCENTIVE!

The seller is offering up to $2,500 in buyer concessions that can be used toward closing costs—or potentially even toward reducing the purchase price, subject to lender approval.

This condo is bright, updated & move-in ready with new paint and carpet, tons of natural light, an open floor plan, spacious bedrooms, great closet space, and a primary suite with its own large bathroom.

And the HOA? It covers nearly everything except electricity 🙌 Plus you get beautifully maintained grounds and resort-style amenities.

📍 Right in the heart of the Salt Lake Valley with easy access to shopping, dining, entertainment, downtown AND the mountains.

Whether you’re a first-time buyer, downsizing, or just looking for a seriously good value, this one deserves a look.

🔥 I cannot believe someone hasn’t snatched this up yet!

Want to see it? Call or message me!

Nicole Hicks
📲 801-414-3535
Associate Broker | Equity Real Estate Solid

09/10/2026

🔥 NEW PRICE $329K + $2,500 SELLER INCENTIVE! 🔥

🏡 OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY 9/12 | 12–2 PM
📍 5780 S Waterbury Way

This beautifully updated, move-in ready condo is an incredible value in the heart of the Salt Lake Valley!

✨ Fresh paint + new carpet
✨ Bright, open floor plan
✨ Spacious primary suite
✨ 2 covered parking spaces
✨ Resort-style community amenities
✨ HOA covers nearly everything except electricity
✨ Easy access to shopping, dining, downtown & the mountains

💰 PLUS—the seller is offering up to $2,500 in buyer concessions toward closing costs or potentially toward reducing the purchase price.

Come see it Saturday! 🏡✨

Nicole Hicks | Associate Broker
Equity Real Estate
📲 801-414-3535

08/25/2026

🎉 UNDER CONTRACT! 🏡

So excited for my first-time buyer! After a few months of looking, we finally found the right home—and we’re officially under contract! 🔑

And this is a great example of why I’m telling buyers: don’t let higher interest rates scare you out of the market.

We are currently in a buyer-friendly market with a lot of active inventory, which means buyers have more choices and, importantly, more negotiating power. The key is knowing how to navigate the market and recognizing a good opportunity when it comes along.

This rare end-unit townhome in Lehi checked so many boxes—extra privacy and natural light, a fenced backyard, unfinished basement with room to grow, and an amazing location near I-15, Thanksgiving Point, Silicon Slopes, shopping, dining, parks, and schools.

We were able to find a great property and put together a deal that made sense for my buyer. 🙌

Higher rates don’t necessarily mean you can’t get a great deal. The purchase price, seller concessions, terms, and future refinancing opportunities all matter.

Having a knowledgeable, persistent, and hardworking agent in your corner can make a BIG difference—especially in a market like this.

Congratulations to my buyer! 🎉 I’m so excited to help you get to the closing table! ❤️