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Babs De Lay
A full-time broker/owner of Urban Utah Homes and Estates, Babs De Lay serves on the Salt Lake City
Historic Landmark Commission. A writer and golfer,
you'll find them working as a staff guardian at the Temple at Burning Man each year.
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- Culture, Urban Living April 2, 2025
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Salt Lake and Utah had Mid Century Modern architecture long before Mad Men made it cool again.
Urban Living
- Mid Century Modern architecture is a very popular style for home buyers, especially due to the television show Mad Men.
- Culture, Urban Living March 26, 2025
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Utah's lack of affordable childcare contradicts the state's pro-family reputation.
Urban Living
- I chose to live in Utah, even though I'm not a Mormon.
- Culture, Urban Living March 19, 2025
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Legislature takes small steps at easing housing restrictions, but no big action on affordability during 2025 session.
Urban Living
- Now that our Legislature has met to do their dirty work for another year, there weren't too many bills to assist potential home buyers with much relief.
- Culture, Urban Living March 12, 2025
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Latest home decor trends say barn doors and gray flooring is out, natural tones and fireproofing are in.
Urban Living
- People love to know what is the hottest thing in home décor and home improvements. Surprisingly enough, gray is out!
- Culture, Urban Living March 5, 2025
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Utah home prices keep climbing, and economists warn that a housing bubble is ready to burst in Florida.
Urban Living
- In January, the Utah Association of Realtors reported that listings (homes for sale on various Utah listing services) increased by 23.7% over January 2024, with moderate price increases expected by the end of this year.
- Culture, Urban Living February 26, 2025
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NIMBY opposition lining up against Salt Lake City's proposed changes to residential zoning.
Urban Living
- Utah has been in a building frenzy for years now.
- Culture, Urban Living February 19, 2025
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Utah bill would let cities use AirBNB listings as proof of illegal short-term rentals.
Urban Living
- You may not pay much attention to the fact that our Utah Legislature is in session, which is happening at the Capitol building until midnight on March 7.
- Culture, Urban Living February 12, 2025
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Salt Lake City recycles almost half of the waste it collects from residents.
Urban Living
- Salt Lake City has a goal of reaching zero waste in our landfill by 2040. That's good, as it's expected to be completely full in 60 years.
- Culture, Urban Living February 5, 2025
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Utah homeowners see higher fees and cancelled insurance policies after L.A. fires and other natural disasters.
Urban Living
- I was as shocked and grieved as anyone when the Maui, Hawaii town of Lahaina was virtually burned off the map in 2023.
- Culture, Urban Living January 29, 2025
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Utah drivers can drop the front license plate under the state's new DMV rules.
Urban Living
- Last summer, I got pulled over by the Utah Highway Patrol on Interstate 80. I wasn't speeding and, frankly, I don't know why he pulled me over.
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Salt Lake and Utah had Mid Century Modern architecture long before Mad Men made it cool again.
Urban Living
April 02, 2025
