About Cache County, UT

The 2009 Providence Utah real estate market has been fairly consistent with the seasons of the market. The October average Providence Utah home stayed on the 96 days. That is the best month since March! Every other month this year besides March and October have seen average numbers over the century mark. Hopefully this trend continues downward.

Providence Utah real estate price per square foot has been extremely up and down over the past year. Surprisingly, January and February were the highest months this year with $99 per square foot each month. There were only 4 Providence Utah homes sold in January and 3 sold in February. The reason why the price per square foot was so high is that the homes that were sold were higher end, newer homes. The average Providence Utah home price per square foot for 2009 is $86 so far.

There were 41 Logan Utah homessold in the month of October. That is the 3rd highest month for 2009 just behind June and August. The Logan Utah real estate market still seems to be fairly steady. In 2009, there was an average of 34 homes sold per month. That may go down with the holiday slowdown in November and December. In November 2008, Logan Utah had 31 homes sold. We are on track to surpass that this month.

The October price per square foot for Logan Utah Real Estateis $83. That is slightly up from September's $82 and matches the yearly average at $83 per square foot. The price per square foot has up and down this year depending on how many sales there have been. When Logan Utah homesales are down like in February and March, the price per square foot seems to drop as well. It's a good thing I listened to my Economics professor in college....

I'm happy to announce that Shane Calder of Cornerstone Real Estate has been selected as MortgageLogan.com's Realtor of the month. Shane Calder is a true professional and Logan Utah is lucky to have him as a real estate agent. I had the opportunity to ask Shane a few questions about himself and real estate and this is what he had to say...

1. Why did you choose Real Estate to make a career?

Helping people buy or sell real estate is a huge responsibility. I like the fact that you are helping people purchase something that they want. You don't have to use shady salesman techniques to make someone purchase or sell a home. They want to do it. If I do my job, people are happy and that is the best reward in working in real estate.

2. What do you like about Real Estate?

The real estate market is ever changing. The key to being a successful real estate agent is staying on top of the changes and adapting to the current market. It is difficult and challenging. I find myself stepping out of my comfort zone to be successful. Approaching people is not the easiest thing for me. My constant drive is I am helping people make the most important decision of their life, and I want to make sure that it is the right one.

3. Is there anything unique about the Logan Utah Real Estate market compared to other areas of Utah?

The most unique thing about the Logan, Utah market is that it has been fairly constant. Even though the rest of Utah and the country took a big jump and then a fall, Logan has remained unusually consistent.

4. Where do you see yourself in 10 years?

In ten years I see myself still in the real estate market. I want to expand into residential and commercial development. Currently, I am studying those fields and really excited about the outlook on Cache Valley.

5. Tell us a little bit about yourself and your company.

I live with my wife and two children in Nibley. We love Cache Valley and look forward to being here a long time. I have been doing real estate for a little over 4 years now, and love the endless possibilities that it possesses. I have worked with investing, residential, and commercial properties. We enjoy the beautiful scenery, endless outdoor activities, and going to Utah State University sporting events.

Thank you Shane for being MortgageLogan.com's Realtor of the month. If you or someone you know is in need of exceptional real estate service, you can contact Shane Calder at 435-760-2009 or email him at shane@utahcornerstone.com.