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04/01/2026

This comes up often when people start thinking about estate planning. Many assume a will takes care of everything. Real estate usually needs a bit more structure.

Here’s the quick checklist I share with clients.

1️⃣ Look at how the home is titled
This tells you how ownership transfers. If the deed lists only your name, the property may need to go through probate before your family can sell or transfer it. Probate can slow things down for months.

2️⃣ Decide who can manage the property if you cannot
Life happens. Illness or injury can make it hard to handle finances. A living trust allows a successor trustee to step in and handle things like property taxes, insurance, and maintenance.

3️⃣ Confirm the trust actually holds the property
This part surprises people. Creating a trust does not automatically move the house into it. The deed must be updated and recorded.

I see the real life side of these situations as a real estate agent. When a plan exists, things move much smoother for the family.

If you ever want a second opinion on how your property is set up, I’m always happy to take a look and recommend an estate planning professional who can help.

03/27/2026

I see the behind the scenes of what happens to a home after an owner passes.

A will alone often sends the property through probate. That process takes time, costs money, and adds stress. That’s why I often recommend living trusts to homeowners. Here are three reasons:

1️⃣ You skip probate. Probate is a court process that can take months and cost thousands in fees. A living trust allows the home to transfer according to the instructions already in place.

2️⃣ More privacy. Probate records become public. A trust keeps most of your property details and family decisions private.

3️⃣ A clear plan for the home. I’ve watched families struggle with “what do we do now?” A trust gives clear instructions so the right person can step in and manage or sell the property.

Your home likely holds a lot of your equity. It makes sense to protect it and make things easier for your family.

Drop a comment and I’ll send you my guide on how living trusts and real estate work together.

03/25/2026

Every spring, this is the part of Salt Lake that reminds me why I live and work here. When the sun finally shows up and the trails start blooming, it's the ultimate payoff. Here are 3 of my favorite trails to hit in Spring.

1️⃣ Donut Falls is my easy pick. 3.5 miles to a creekside grotto waterfall. Early mornings beat the weekend crowds. Wear shoes with traction since spring ice is real.

2️⃣ Wild Rose Trail is perfect if you want options. One mile to a lookout or 2.5 miles looping through wildflower hillsides. Dogs love it. Take it midweek to avoid bikers.

3️⃣ Cecret Lake is a mini adventure. 1.8 miles up Albion Basin to a lake beneath Sugarloaf Peak. Sit, breathe, snap a few photos. Mornings are best for quiet and light.

When I help clients buy in Salt Lake, we talk about more than houses. Your weekends and resets matter too.

If you want a list of trails near your ideal neighborhood, I can map it out for you.

03/24/2026

Before any client signs a renovation contract, I run five checks.

1️⃣ I identify the highest closed sale in your neighborhood in the past year. That sets the realistic ceiling.
2️⃣ I analyze which homes sold fastest and why. Buyer behavior matters more than design trends.
3️⃣ I compare days on market for updated homes versus original ones. That shows actual demand.
4️⃣ I evaluate appraisal risk by checking how many similar upgraded homes exist nearby.
5️⃣ I review price per square foot trends to see how much buyers are paying for condition versus size.

I’m not a contractor, but I am the person who has to sell your house one day. And I’d hate to tell you then that the $100k you’re spending now won't come back to you later.

If you want a second set of eyes on your renovation plans to make sure they align with what buyers in your area actually value, let's talk.

Drop your zip code in the comments and I’ll send over the local data so you can move forward with a plan that builds real equity.

03/04/2026

What no one tells you about buying your dream home:

The scariest part isn’t the price tag.

It’s believing you’re allowed to have it.

I work with accomplished clients - empty nesters, entrepreneurs, executives, couples - who’ve built significant lives and earned everything they have.

But when it comes time to choose a home that truly reflects what they’ve worked for, I hear the same hesitation:

“Is this responsible?”
“Are we justifying this rationally or just wanting it?”
“What if this is more than we need?”

Here’s what I tell them:

If you’ve done the analysis. If the numbers work. If this aligns with your long-term goals. Then yes - you’re allowed to have it.
Permission isn’t about deserving. It’s about alignment.

And when the strategy and the desire line up? That’s not indulgence. That’s clarity.

🍂 Where you get to be most yourself.

03/03/2026

His version vs. my version of how we met.

Plot twist: we actually agree.

11/11/11 - and we’re still aligned on what matters.

Alignment isn’t luck.
It’s communication, standards, and shared vision.

Rare in marriage.
Even rarer in real estate negotiations.

Grounded. Rooted. Home.

02/25/2026

What no one tells you about selling your family home:

It’s not the house you’ll miss.

It’s the version of yourself who lived there.

The one who painted those walls. Who made breakfast in that kitchen. Who grew into who she is now within those rooms.

Give yourself time to grieve her before you move forward.

This is the first in a new series where I’m sharing the truths nobody talks about - the emotional side of real estate that matters just as much as the numbers.

If you’re thinking about selling the home where you raised your life, I see you. And I’m here.

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Starting a new series: What No One Tells You About...Drop a 🏡 if you want more of these.

02/13/2026

Some things aren’t political. They’re moral.

02/12/2026

If you know me, you know I say it all the time…
“I’m a hugger.” 🤍

But the truth?

The hugs start here.

Before appointments.
Before contracts.
Before I pour into anyone else.

It doesn’t have to make sense to anyone else.
It just has to feel right to you.

None of us are getting out of here alive…
so I’m choosing love while I’m here.

Address

1265 E Fort Union Boulevard Ste 300
Cottonwood Heights, UT
84047

Telephone

+18012592387

Website

https://tannasfrontporch.com/

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