Eric Christian

Mick Lierd from Destination Properties is awesome! We are so glad to have had him as our agent when buying our new house in Eden UT. At first we were looking at a condo and Mick was able to show us some units and share tons of info on the area and the home buying process. He helped us put an offer in on a condo but we weren’t able to make a deal with the sellers. Mick was super cool about the situation and offered to continue helping us find something. A few weeks later a house listed that we really liked and Mick was able to set up a last minute showing for us on a Sunday afternoon. He found out that there were two other offers on the house that day! He and his team helped us put together a strong offer that we submitted just in time to get our new house! After that he was amazing at helping us through the rest of the home buying process, answering all our questions promptly and suggesting things to look for during the inspection process and getting estimates for any needed repairs. Just going to say to make sure you shop around for mortgages, we were able to find a much better deal through one of our own banks. All in all, we were very happy with the service that Mick and Destination Properties provided and can’t recommend them enough!

Phil Rogers

Brandi is great to work with. She made our transition to Eden from out of state as easy as it could have been. She listened to us about our desires and budget and helped us find the perfect place. Anne and I love her and highly recommend her. Nobody knows the Ogden Valley better.

laner

I would have given 10 stars if I could.... Brandi Lierd and the Destination Properties team was an absolute pleasure to work with. Calm, competent, and professional. She assisted the whole way through the process of finding a home, and has continued to help us long after the sale. Highly recommended. We made the move to Eden two years ago and my wife says “I am so happy to have a beautiful home and enjoy morning walks with my neighbors , I love that i made the decision to move here and Brandi is far more than our realtor, she’s a wonderful friend. Thank you very much.”

Michael Meyer

We live in NC and wanted to buy a second home in the Ogden Valley. Fortunately, we found Dylan Lierd and Destination Properties. Dylan made the experience easy and fun. Having grown up in the Valley, his knowledge of the area and local real estate market was exceptional. With Dylan's help we found a great house and were able to close quickly virtually with no problems. We can't say enough good things about Dylan and highly recommend his services.

Jeffrey Holt

Brandi Lierd was the best Realtor/Real Estate Advisor we’ve ever had. She is a very smart strategist, deep as a well on the Ogden Valley properties and areas and super discrete. We felt very comfortable sharing goals and objectives with her because we trust her to put those things first and foremost in the relationship. Several times over two different properties she represented us on, one buy and one sale, she showed us that when she had a choice between us getting the best outcome for us vs. some more expedient process, she put us first. We won’t use anyone else. And she’s really fun and easy to work with.

Laura Meyerson

This was an exceptional experience if that’s even possible with selling a home. It was all taken care of while we were out of state…and there were quite a few issues since we had not lived there for some time. Brandi is super responsive and very responsible. I would go to her again for any real estate transactions in the valley.

becky zaheri

Mick was awesome to work with and extremely helpful every step of the way!! Would def use him again.

Martha Terry

Brandi was very responsive and easy to work with. This is one of the smoothest real estate transactions I have had.

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Resale or New Construction?

Homes for sale in Ogden, Huntsville, and Wolf Creek real estate come in a variety of options. Exploring all of the offerings can be a time-consuming process. Thankfully, there are several ways you can narrow down your home search.

One question that does is if you should purchase a resale property or a new construction. Here are a couple of factors to consider when choosing between the two.

New Construction Homes

Brand-new everything: One of the best benefits of new construction is that everything is new, from the floors to the shingles on the roof to the kitchen appliances. It only requires minimal cleaning. The house is ready for you to move in.
Higher level of customization: With a custom-built home, you can personalize the property depending on your style preferences, needs, and lifestyles. That said, some residential developments impose several limits. For example, most builders already have a pre-selected color palette for the exterior and interior walls. They may have limits on the types of flooring that can be used. That said, having limited options is not always a bad thing. Would you rather have 20 colors to choose from or 400?
Energy efficiency: A newly constructed home will be more energy-efficient, as they must meet stricter local and national codes. This will help you lessen your carbon footprint and reduce your utility bills.
Home guarantee: Reputable home builders are not afraid to put a stamp on their quality work, going so far as to provide new home warranties.

Resale Properties

Great location: Older homes tend to be located in established neighborhoods, which greatly impact their property value. The landscaping is mature and plentiful as well.
Character and history: Pre-owned homes have some history. The sellers have lived in the home and can tell you anything you need to know, including the cost of utilities and what it’s like to live in the area.
Come with amenities: Unlike newly constructed homes, which are similar to blank slates, resale properties already come with amenities that might fit your needs and preferences. In some occasions, sellers of older properties also include some furniture and appliances for sale. This will help you cut down the costs of moving into a new home, and even divert some of the funds to other expenses.
Lots of options: Floor plans in new construction, particularly in master-planned communities, are usually pre-designed to appeal to a broad range of homebuyers. If you would like more variety and, in a sense, an inherent uniqueness to your home, a resale home might be what you are looking for.

Whether you are looking for new construction or resale home, the real estate markets of Wolf Creek, Eden, Huntsville, and Ogden in Utah will deliver.

Start exploring your real estate options today. Browse the latest property listings in the area, which consist of both new and resale homes. When you are ready, get in touch with our team at 801.745.2009 or info(at)destinationproperties(dotted)com to buy your dream home in the beautiful Ogden Valley.

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At Destination Properties, our goal is to offer unmatched real estate service for home buyers and sellers. Our team of local agents has over 25 years of combined industry experience, and is dedicated to providing superior customer service to anyone looking to fulfill their real estate goals in Ogden, Eden, Huntsville, Wolf Creek Resort, and other sought-after communities throughout the Ogden Valley area.