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A Big Surprise, A Mother’s Legacy, & The Real Cost of "Cheap"
Nestwell Property Management
May 28, 2026
Hi there, Smart Utah Investors 👋
As we move into the heart of spring— a lot is happening inside Nestwell's world. This month's update is packed: a mystery announcement we can't quite reveal yet (but we want to know if you're ready 👀), a deeply personal Mother's Day tribute, the latest Utah real estate market numbers, and a read that might save you thousands.
Grab your coffee ☕ — let's get into it.
// NESTWELL INSIDER 🔒
Something BIG is Coming.
We've been quietly working on something that is going to change how Utah property owners experience management. We're not quite ready to pull back the curtain — but we want to know: are you ready?
📊 QUICK POLL — TELL US WHERE YOU STAND: |
// MOTHER'S DAY SPECIAL 🌸
The Woman Who Started It All
Honoring Linda Willis — Mother, Founder, and the Original Heart of Nestwell
This Mother's Day, we're stepping back in time to tell you a story that doesn't get told often enough. Before there was Nestwell, before the technology, before the 14-point screening process — there was a kitchen table in Utah, and a mother with a vision.
"Managing a home isn't just about real estate. It's about people."
— Linda Willis, Founder, CDA Properties (now Nestwell PM), 1980
In 1980, Linda Willis founded what is now Nestwell Property Management. For over two decades, she built this company on handshakes, intuition, and an unwavering belief that Utah property owners deserved better. Her son Adam watched all of it — and when he joined in 2005, he brought her values forward into everything we do today.
The biometric ID checks, direct-source income verification, the 3× annual evaluations — all of it traces back to the standards one mother set in 1980. To every mother who has built something worth passing down — we celebrate you. And to Linda: everything we do is a reflection of what you started. 🌹
// MARKET INTELLIGENCE 📊
Utah Real Estate — April 2026
Townhome & Condo Residences · Source: UtahRealEstate.com
LISTINGS ENTERED 1,702 ▲ up 8.1% from last year | TOTAL HOMES SOLD 951 ▼ down 0.9% from last year |
MEDIAN PRICE $410,000 ▼ down 1.2% from last year | DAYS ON MARKET 42 days ▼ down from 44 last month |
MEDIAN PRICE/SQ FT $245.95 ▼ down 2.5% from last year | MEDIAN SQ FT SOLD 1,628 ▼ down 1.9% from last year |
📊 What This Means For Your Investment: With inventory climbing 8.1% but sales virtually flat, buyers have more options — meaning rental demand holds strong as purchase hesitation persists. Days on market dropping to 42 signals well-priced rentals move fast. If your unit is sitting, pricing and presentation need a second look.
* Data: UtahRealEstate.com, April 2026 — Townhome/Condo segment. Not financial advice.
// SMART INVESTOR READ 📖
Here's a number that surprises most investors: the difference between a budget property manager and a professional one is about $50–$80/month. The cost of one bad tenant placement? $5,000+. The math isn't even close.
💸 1 Eviction $5,000+ | 🏚️ Missed Repairs $3,500+ | 📭 1 Mo. Vacancy $1,800+ |
In this full breakdown, we walk through the 5 ways cheap property management quietly costs you more — from weak tenant screening to legal exposure — and show you what over $10,000 in real, tangible protection actually looks like.
"The strength of your investment isn't determined by the market you're in.
It's determined by the decisions you make within it."
— The Nestwell Team
Thank you for being part of the Nestwell family. Whether you're managing your first rental or your fiftieth, we are in your corner — every month, every maintenance call, every renewal. Our team is always one call away.
With gratitude,
The Nestwell Team 🏡
8813 S Redwood Rd Ste D1, West Jordan, UT 84088 · (801) 268-4134 · [email protected]