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The Home Report, September 2026

THE HOME report
Your Salt Lake City Real Estate Expert, Delia Bayna SRES®
September 2026
a clearer
SEPTEMBER PLAN

There is a particular morning every September when the air finally admits summer is over, even if the afternoon does not agree yet. School routines settle back in, evenings arrive a little earlier, and it becomes a good month for thinking about what comes next.

If a move next spring is somewhere on your horizon, fall is the right time to begin. Not because there is a rush, but because a slow, thoughtful start makes the whole process easier.

  1. Understand your home's value. A clear picture of where you stand today gives you a starting point for every decision that follows.
  2. Decide what actually needs to be done. Some projects help a home sell. Others simply cost money. Know the difference before you spend.
  3. Start sorting small. One closet, drawer, or shelf at a time is enough. Progress matters more than speed.
around SALT LAKE
Utah State Fair
September 10 to 20 · Utah State Fairpark
Red Butte Garden Fall Plant Sale
Late September · Red Butte Garden
Downtown Farmers Market
Saturdays · Pioneer Park · Through October 24
market SNAPSHOT
56
Average DOM
$671,073
Average List Price
$657,942
Average Sold Price
925
Number of Sales
Salt Lake County market data.
Before winter
  • Service the furnace before the first cold snap.
  • Clear the gutters after the leaves come down.
  • Schedule the sprinkler blowout.
  • Check caulking and weatherstripping.
  • Look over the roof and drainage.
Downsizer corner

One closet. Not the whole house.

Choose one closet, drawer, or shelf. Give it an hour and make three piles: keep, donate, and let go. Stop when the hour is up. Do another small area next week.

If you would like my full room by room checklist, reply to this email and I will send you my Downsizer's Guide.

Just Listed
863 North 400 East, American Fork
Single level living, day to day. A ramp beside the front steps.
3 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms 2,429 Sq Ft .30 Acre
$540,000 JUST LISTED

A single level home on a generous corner lot, with a ramp at the entry, accessible features, a fenced yard, and fruit trees. A practical layout with room to make the next chapter simpler.

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Delia Bayna, SRES®
801·824·6385
delia@baynaholdings.com
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Market figures: UtahRealEstate.com, Salt Lake County, as of the issue date. Not updated after publication.

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