UAR Podcast Connection

The Utah Association of REALTORS® is pleased to present the UAR Podcast Connection. This series of podcasts is designed to keep you informed about the legal, legislative and market trends affecting REALTORS®. We’ll also keep you updated on the latest Association news.

These podcasts can be viewed below or on YouTube.

Podcast #38 - November Market Statistics

Utah home sales rose for the sixth straight month in November while inventory levels were the lowest since early 2007. Learn more about these indicators and other Utah housing market conditions in the video below. November M...

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January 9, 2012  |   Share:

Podcast #37 - October Housing Statistics

Utah home sales rose for the fifth consecutive month in October while inventory fell for the 11th straight month. Learn more about these indicators and other Utah housing market conditions in the video below. See the Market Reports

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December 15, 2011  |   Share:

Podcast #36 - Clarifications for new disclosure rule

A new real estate administrative rule requires disclosure of the source of square footage data used in marketing a property. In this week's Podcast Connection, the UAR's legal counsel explains the simple steps REALTORS® can take to comply with th...

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October 21, 2011  |   Share:

Podcast #35 - August Market Statistics

Closed and pending sales both rose in August while inventory was at its lowest level since May 2007. Get all the highlights from the UAR's most recent market report in this week's Podcast Connection. Download the August reports

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October 7, 2011  |   Share:

Podcast #34 - U of U Economist Gives Housing Update

James Wood, director of the University of Utah’s Bureau of Economic and Business Research, recently spoke to REALTORS® about Utah’s housing market. Hear what he had to say in this week’s Podcast Connection.

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September 23, 2011  |   Share:

Podcast #33 - Utah Real Estate in the News

Several national groups have said good things about Utah in the past month. In this week's Podcast Connection, see what three recent reports said about home prices, real estate and quality of life in the Beehive State.

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September 16, 2011  |   Share:

Podcast #32 - HAFA Updates

The U.S. Treasury Department has made new changes to the short sale process as outlined in the Home Affordable Foreclosure Alternatives program. Learn what the changes are in this week's Podcast Connection.

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September 6, 2011  |   Share:

Podcast #31 - July Market Statistics

Utah closed sales and pending sales had double-digit increases in July. See these and all the other statistics for the month during this week's Podcast Connection. Download the July Reports

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August 26, 2011  |   Share:

Podcast #30 - RPAC Golf Tournament

The RPAC Golf Tournament, the UAR's annual fundraiser for the REALTORS® Political Action Committee, will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 16. Learn more about the tournament and the cause during this week's Podcast Connection. Call the UAR office at...

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August 11, 2011  |   Share:

Podcast #29 - June Market Statistics

Utah home sales rose in June. Learn how big the increase was and see more statistics during this week's Podcast Connection. Download the June reports

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August 4, 2011  |   Share:

Podcast #28 - Aug. 2 Last Day for Convention Discount

Tuesday is the last day to register in advance for the Utah Association of REALTORS® Convention and receive a $25 discount. The event runs from Aug.16-18 with education classes from Aug. 17-18 at the Montage Deer Valley. Watch this...

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July 21, 2011  |   Share:

Podcast #27 - MARS Disclosures No Longer Required

In this week's Podcast Connection, Legal Hotline attorney Curtis Bullock explains that the Federal Trade Commission is no longer requiring MARS disclosures from real estate professionals who provide short sale services. ...

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July 21, 2011  |   Share:

Podcast #26 - Avoiding Commission Disputes

In this week's Podcast Connection, learn two simple steps you can take to avoid commission disputes and increase your chances of getting paid. 

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July 14, 2011  |   Share:

Podcast #25 - Legal Hotline Update: Disclosure Duties

In this week's Podcast Connection, Legal Hotline attorney Curtis Bullock talks about Utah disclosure law and the duties required of sellers of real property. Plus, the podcast includes a discussion about what to do ...

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July 7, 2011  |   Share:

Podcast #24 - May Market Statistics

Pending home sales soared in May. In this week's Podcast Connection, learn how much they increased and see what's in store for June sales. Plus, get information on closed sales, the number of homes on the market and the rate of invento...

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June 30, 2011  |   Share:

Podcast #23 - UARHOF Housing Grants Awarded

In this week's Podcast Connection, see how REALTOR® efforts are helping charitable organizations throughout Utah. Also, learn how one simple change to your trust account can help fund organizations providing housing for those in need.

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June 23, 2011  |   Share:

Podcast #22 - Save the Date for Convention 2011

In this week's Podcast Connection, get details about the classes and events that will be offered at this year's Utah Association of REALTORS® Convention. Make sure to mark your calendar for Aug. 16-18 and plan to join us at the Mon...

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June 16, 2011  |   Share:

Podcast #21 - Utah Foreclosures Decline

In this week's Podcast Connection, see what various organizations are saying about foreclosure trends in Utah. Watch the video below to learn more.

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June 7, 2011  |   Share:

Podcast #20 - UAR Midyear Update

In this week's Podcast Connection, UAR President Kenny Parcell provides information on the member benefits and services the UAR has been working on during the first half of the year. Watch the video below to learn more.

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June 2, 2011  |   Share:

Podcast #19 - April Market Statistics

In this week's Podcast Connection, get the latest information about the housing market in Utah. See which areas of the state have low inventory levels and which price ranges have the strongest sales. Watch the video belo...

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May 26, 2011  |   Share:

Podcast #18 - Division of Real Estate Administrative Rule Changes

In this week's Podcast Connection, President-elect Lori Chapman discusses several changes to the state's real estate administrative rules. These simple changes are designed to reduce liability and help you in your business. Watch the v...

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May 20, 2011  |   Share:

Podcast #17 - Improving Short Sales

In this week's Podcast Connection, Peter Christensen, UAR legal counsel, explains several steps REALTORS® can take to improve the short sale process for home buyers. Watch the video below to learn more.

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May 12, 2011  |   Share:

Podcast #16 - Spring Housing Forecast

In this week's Podcast Connection, hear what three economists had to say about the future of the U.S. and Utah housing markets, including forecasts for sales, prices and new construction. Watch the video below ...

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May 5, 2011  |   Share:

Podcast #15 - March Market Statistics

In this week's Podcast Connection, get the latest information about real estate market conditions from President-elect Lori Chapman. See what's happening statewide with inventory, sales and prices. Watch the video below&...

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April 28, 2011  |   Share:

Podcast #14 - Protect the Mortgage Interest Deduction

In this week's Podcast Connection, Lerron Little, UAR immediate past president, explains several federal proposals that could hurt the real estate market. Learn how you can help protect the REALTOR® profession by&nbs...

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April 21, 2011  |   Share:

Podcast #13 - Rally Ride for RPAC

In this week's Podcast Connection, Gary Cannon, UAR RPAC fundraising chair, challenges you to join RPAC major donors on the 2011 REALTOR® Rally Ride for RPAC. The ride is a multi-day highway tour of scenic Utah&...

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April 14, 2011  |   Share:

Podcast #12 - Short Sale Fraud/MARS Update

In this week's Podcast Connection, Curtis Bullock, UAR legal counsel, explains a common form of short sale fraud and provides updates on the new MARS disclosure rule. Watch the video below to learn more.

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April 7, 2011  |   Share:

Podcast #11 - February Statistics

In this week's Podcast Connection, get the latest information about real estate market conditions in Utah. The February data includes information about homes sales, the median sales price, inventory levels and more. Watch the...

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March 31, 2011  |   Share:

Podcast #10 - UAR Offering New Short Sale Certification

To help REALTORS® understand the state-specific laws and information surrounding short sales, the Utah Association of REALTORS® has created a Short Sale Specialist certification. The new certification will be available at the 2011 C...

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March 24, 2011  |   Share:

Podcast #9 - Forms Update: New FTC Rule Requires Short Sale Disclosures

The Federal Trade Commission has issued a rule that requires real estate agents to provide certain disclosures when representing sellers in a short sale transaction. In this week's Podcast Connection, Heather Hall, UAR Forms Committee chair,&nbs...

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March 17, 2011  |   Share:

Podcast #8 - Legislative Update: House Bill 91

In this week's Podcast Connection, Megan Brimhall, UAR government affairs coordinator, explains the Utah Division of Real Estate Bill. The bill, which the Utah Legislature recently passed, makes three important changes that affect REAL...

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March 10, 2011  |   Share:

Podcast #7 - January Statistics

In this week's Podcast Connection, Cal Musselman, UAR vice president, provides details about the recently released January market statistics. The data includes information about Utah homes sales, the median sales price, inventory levels and more...

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March 3, 2011  |   Share:

Podcast #6 - Code of Ethics Changes

In this week's Podcast Connection, Peter Christensen, UAR legal counsel, explains the 2011 updates to the REALTOR® Code of Ethics. Click the video below to learn about the changes.

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February 23, 2011  |   Share:

Podcast #5 - Legal Hotline Update

In the fifth Podcast Connection, Curtis Bullock, UAR legal counsel, talks about whether a lender can pursue a seller for his unpaid debt after a short sale. Click the video below to get the answer to this common Legal Hotline question. ...

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February 15, 2011  |   Share:

Podcast #4 - 2011 Ad Campaign

The Utah Association of REALTORS® has launched a new ad campaign to educate consumers about the benefits of low interest rates. In the fourth Podcast Connection, Rick Southwick, UAR treasurer, talks about the research behind the campaign as well ...

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February 8, 2011  |   Share:

Podcast #3 - 2011 Legislative Session

Matt Green, UAR Legislative Committee chairman, discusses the general session of the Utah Legislature. Click the link below to learn more about what’s happening at the Legislature and how the UAR protects REALTORS®’ interests.

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February 1, 2011  |   Share:

Podcast #2 - 2011 Housing Forecast

Lawrence Yun, chief economist of the National Association of REALTORS®, and Jim Wood, director of the University of Utah's Bureau of Economic and Business Research, tell REALTORS® their predictions for the market in 2011.

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January 25, 2011  |   Share:

Podcast #1 - Leadership Introduction

The Utah Association of REALTORS® is pleased to roll out a new membership newsletter, the UAR Podcast Connection. This new series of podcasts is designed to keep you informed about the legal, legislative and market trends affecting REALTORS®....

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January 27, 2011  |   Share: