Our 2021 gift-giving guide will help you shop unique gifts for everyone on your list — the best part is you can feel good about supporting small local businesses while doing it. If you haven't finished your holiday shopping yet, not to worry, we've got you covered!

Real estate investing can be an excellent way to bring in extra income. We compiled some pros and cons to help guide you in making that decision. As always, it is best to have help from your Realtor® as purchasing a second home involves more expenses than your primary mortgage, and you will want help in determining which mortgage option is best for you.

There are many steps involved with buying a home but, who said it had to be confusing? Here we discuss worst-case scenarios, the pre-approval phase, inspections, buyer contracts, closing, timeframes, and more! As your go-to Realtor® , we outline a few essential processes and circumstances before diving into one of the biggest investments of your life.

At the beginning of this month, we celebrated our clients at the 2021 Breakfast with the Birds at Tracy Aviary for our first big annual client appreciation since the pandemic! We're so grateful for the over 210 clients who attended this event and the incredible event sponsors who made it possible.

This time of year is a little hectic with families preparing for back-to-school. Wondering how to market to buyers and sellers during this time? We came up with some creative ways to keep your sales rolling. Check out our three tips for marketing to your back-to-school clients.

Utah weather is prone to excessive dry heat during the summer. Xeriscaping your yard can save you money, water, and time. Landscaping in a way that still looks aesthetically appealing but requires less money on watering for upkeep, and will save on time it would normally take to water.

“To whom much is given, much is expected” is a quote that guides our team in charitable giving initiatives and mentorships each year. It’s a core belief we live by as we strive to help everyone achieve their personal and financial goals through real estate and community support. Today, we’re sharing three ways you can contribute to your community and make a lasting impact.

“The Key” is Blakemore Real Estate’s agent-focused blog series in which educational tips, best practices, and expert insights are shared to help Realtors® excel in their careers. Real estate is a people-first business, and it pays to have long-lasting relationships and unwavering knowledge of the market.

In our first big event of the year, we were so glad to see our client’s smiling faces — or eyes, because of masks! We enjoyed delicious baskets of donuts from DonutKabobs food truck, savory bacon and sausage sliders from Black’s Sliders food truck, and sipped on tasty drinks from Buzzed Coffee Truck.