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The rising popularity and the evident preference of vacation rentals over hotels of many a seasoned traveler is not unknown to anyone with the slightest interest in the tourism sector. Over the years, holiday homes have conquered the lodging industry, and their reign is here to stay. So let’s have a look at 10 specific trends that the vacation rental industry is going to go through in 2017.

The Wasatch Front’s surging economy and strong housing market is boosting the sale of million-dollar homes. In 2015, there were 169 homes sold above the million-dollar mark along the Wasatch Front (Salt Lake, Davis, Tooele Utah, and Weber counties), a 32 percent increase from 128 sold in 2014.

Forbes 11th annual Best States for Business list measures which states have the best business climates and are poised to succeed going forward. Leading the way for the third straight year is Utah, which also ranked on top between 2010 and 2012. Only Virginia in 2013 interrupted Utah’s reign this decade as the Best State for Business.

Putting an offer on a new place is possibly the most exciting or excruciating part of buying a home– second to getting the keys. But buyers beware, eagerly rushing towards the finish line can leave you stressed and disappointed. Start putting proper principles in place today, to ensure you can own a home in 1-2 years.

What is the difference between modern and contemporary architecture? At their most literal, “contemporary” is the architecture being produced now, the architecture of the moment. “Modern” architecture breaks with the past — specifically the traditional styles of before the Industrial Revolution. Modern is always forward thinking and innovative as it started as a radical opposition to popular decorative movements of the early 19th century.

Interested in exploring Salt Lake City, here are just a few things that the city has to offer.... The residential crowd is made up of... fun, happy, outdoor-loving, serious, high-technology, ballet and symphony-attending, organic food-eating, friendly people. Utah has the highest rate of college graduates in the nation, and many high-technology companies are moving here and setting a record for successful start-ups that is unrivaled across the country. The community vibe is... alive! Surprising to non-Utahns, many people here are serious foodies, along with being art gallery strollers, mountain and street bikers, hikers, golfers, and, especially, skiers. The positive energy is electrifying. The lifestyle offered is... healthy, family-oriented, safe, and clean. It involves outdoor activities, easy living, organic foods and great restaurants, farmers markets, outdoor concerts, hiking, biking, skiing, and a lot of sunshine. The area’s greatest highlights are... its spectacular mountains, blue skies, close proximity to eight world-class ski resorts, nearby Park City, golf courses and biking and hiking trails. The area’s best driving-distance getaways are… the breathtakingly beautiful national parks of Utah. The five parks, all within a five-hour drive, and most within three hours are Arches, Canyonlands, Zions National Park, Bryce and Capitol Reef. And of course, there is also Moab, the mountain biking, jeeping, river running center of the world. The best spots to find entertainment are… In Salt Lake, we have the Red Butte Garden’s Outdoor Concert Series. And in Park City, there is the St. Regis Deer Valley Big Stars, Bright Nights Concert Series. Salt Lake also features a world-class local urban zoo Hogle Zoo, the Utah Symphony, Utah Jazz basketball, Ballet West, Salt Lake Real Soccer, in addition to many local farmers markets, museums, art galleries, and restaurants. The best spots to go shopping are... at City Creek in downtown Salt Lake City and on Park City’s Main Street. The best places to tee off are… There are many wonderful, affordable, and engaging golf courses in the Salt Lake and Park City areas offering amazing views of the Wasatch Mountain Range, as well as periodic encounters with wild turkeys, foxes, and sometimes moose (which you always let play through).