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Show as w iiiieifi5i55w jN I I'aue 22 - UINTAH BASIN STANDARD. November 13- - I 2001 Home sales and house prices rising in the Uintah Basin According to the Utah Association of REALTORS (UAR,', single-fam-il- y home sales in the stale increased an average of nearly seven percent during the third quarter of 2001 in comparison to the sunic period last year. The average sales price for a home in Utah was $158,880, excluding statistics from Park City, which tend to influtethcaverage.This figure isdown slightly from $159,087, the average sale price of a home in the third quarter of 2000. Home sales reported though the Uintah Busin Board were up 61 percent, and the average sales price was up ten percent to $ 109,480. In Washington County, home sales remained slcudy while condominium sales dropped 17 percent. The average price for a home in the area reinuincd dose to lust years average at $159,561, while the average price for a condominium dropped to $108,332, which is down over three percent form third quarter 2000. "Due to the fact llial mortgage rates are close to the lowest level since the 1960s, sales have remained historically high," said UAR President Sam Sampson, in the wake of the Sept. 1 1 attacks a slow down is expected for the remainder of the year. Assumi ngthcrcare no mqjorsurprises, we can look lorwurd to improvement around thcsecund quarter of 2002 as the economy recovers. Bused on sales reported by each hoard's Multiple Listing Service (MLS), 1 1 of the 14 boards reporting experienced an increase in sales as coinpurcd to 3r quarter 2000. In Northern Utah, the Brigham Tremonton Bourd reported a six pur-reincrease in home sales, with a 16 percent increase in the average price of u home us compared to third quarter 2000. "The 16 percent increase is strongly influenced by the single sale of u home sold at or over a million dollars. If thut sale were to be removed from the database, the i ncrease would be three percent, for an average sulus price of $1 17,070, "said Brigtiam Tremonton Board President Doug Wight. The neighhoringCacheRich Association experienced an eight percent increase in home sules, with a four percent drop in the average sulus price, which was $125,993. The Greater Ogden Association reported a three percent increase in home sules and a 24 percent increase in condominium Bales. The average price of a home in the Ogden area dipped fourperccnlto$139,070. Condominium prices rose slightly with an average price of $104,863. The Tooele County Board experienced close to a three pcrcentdecreuso in the numherof sales from the third quurter of 2001 as compared to the third quarter of 2000. The average price of a home in Tooele County was reported at $127,364. nt The Park City Board reported a 27 percent increase in the number of homes sold, and a 68 percent increase in the number ofcondominiumB sold. The average price for a home in Park City was reported $513,400, while the average price of a condominium was $256,000. The Wasatch County Board reported a 30 percent increase in home sules, with the average price of a home ut $235,000. The Sul t Luke Board experienced a fourpcrccnt increase in the numherof home sales und a 15 percent increase in the number of condominium sales. Home prices remained stable, with a reported average price of $184,889. The average price of a condominium in the Salt Lake urea rose nearly five percent to $132,705. The Utah County Association reported an eight percent increase in JED CURRY Continued from page 13 speuk at their pack meeting. If Jed makes up his mind to do something, he does it, said Penny. But Jed also recognizes there are many people who are partially responsible for his incredible string of accomplishments. Referring tochurch and scout leaders, parents, friends,, and people from the community of Altamont, Jed said, I want to thank all the people who have helped me. Without them there's no way I could have done this. And then he emphasized, "There's no way a Scout can do it alone. Perhups that is why Jed is willing to sliure his stoiy with others. While he has so niuny ohstaefes to overcome, he has set his goals high and has pursued them relentlessly. Jed said he doesnt like to talk about his illnesses because he doesnt like a lot of sympathy und attention. But he admits he is a product of his experiences. Experiences which include yearly two week visits toPrimaiy Childrens Hospital where he undergoes extensive lung therapy, which sometimes requi re him to tie totally isolated from the other patients. Experiences which include half-hobreathing treatments twice everyday. Experiences which sometimes separate him from friends and school. Experiences which involve special diets and medications. These experiences have taught him a lot. Jed said, Ive learned not to let myself get down. You gotta look on the bright side of things. So what advice does Jed give to other young people? Rcnch for your goals. Never give up. Anything is possible. And Jed Curry is a real-lif- e example of how those words ofadvice can pay off. He hus 123 merit badges to prove it. in condominium sales. The average of a home remained steady at Jrice while the average price of a condominium rose ten percent in the third quarter of 2001 as compared to the third quarter in 2000, at $126,865. According to figures released by the GrandSanJuan Association, home sales rose 53 percent, and condominium sales rose 20 percent. The average cost of a home was $108,714, while condominium prices averaged $164,816. A 26 percent increase in home sales was reported by the Iron County Board, with the average sales price of a home at $ 1 15,268. The Central Utah Board reported a 17 percent drop in the number ofhomes sold, and a slight drop in the average price of a home, which was $88,505. The CarbonEmeiy Board reported a 90 percent increase in home sales, with an average selling price of $80,854. Comparing overall third quarter statistics of 2001 to those of the second quarter of 200 1 , the average price of a home rose from $155,731 to $158,880. STAYING HEALTHY Seniorcitizens took the opportunity to have theirblood pressure checked during the Senior Health Fairheld last week at the CrossroadsCenterin Roosevelt and Gateway Senior Center in Duchesne. A variety of booths and special presentations helped update seniors on the latest in health care. ffllDMD If A jf LK- -. "!?! ' ' if t s' pm A Subscription to the STANDARD Makes an Excellent Holiday Gift! 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