Channel 2 News Real Estate Expert

For many years, Kris Bowen served as the exclusive real estate partner for KUTV Channel 2 News in Salt Lake City — Utah’s longest-running CBS affiliate and one of the most-watched local news broadcasts in the state. Through dozens of on-air segments, Kris translated complex Utah market shifts into plain-language insights for hundreds of thousands of Salt Lake area viewers.

What it meant to be Channel 2’s real estate partner

The Channel 2 News partnership was not a paid sponsorship. It was an editorial relationship where local journalists chose Kris as the trusted expert to interpret Utah real estate news — interest rate moves, market cycles, new home construction, the impact of in-migration on Salt Lake County housing, and the periodic predictions of crashes that never came. Each segment required a real estate professional who could explain market dynamics in roughly 90 seconds without industry jargon, on live television, with no second takes.

Topics covered on Channel 2

Across the run of segments, Kris covered virtually every major Utah real estate story:

• Spring and fall market predictions for the Wasatch Front
• How federal rate decisions translate to Utah mortgage payments
• Utah’s persistent housing affordability gap and what’s being done about it
• The rise of Daybreak and other master-planned communities in South Jordan
• Silicon Slopes’ impact on Lehi, Draper, and Sandy housing demand
• Out-of-state in-migration from California, Texas, and the Pacific Northwest
• What buyers and sellers should do at different points in the market cycle
• Holiday seasonal slowdowns and when to list vs wait

Why this matters for clients

When a buyer or seller hires Kris, they are working with a Realtor who has been publicly vetted by Utah’s local news media for years. The on-camera role required:

• Deep, current knowledge of Utah market data — not generalities
• The ability to translate data into clear advice in real time
• A track record of predictions that proved accurate over time
• Editorial trust earned over multiple years of working with the Channel 2 newsroom

That same combination of data fluency, market judgment, and clear communication is what every Kris Bowen Real Estate Group client receives — whether buying a $400,000 starter home in West Jordan or a $2 million estate in Holladay.

Current media + community presence

While Kris is no longer the active Channel 2 News real estate partner, he continues to maintain a public-facing role through:

• “All Things Utah” — Kris’s YouTube channel covering Utah real estate, lifestyle, and community.
• Thanksgiving Heroes — annual community service program providing Thanksgiving meals to Utah families in need.
• Zoom Utah — Kris’s broader Utah search and lifestyle platform.
• Local news interviews — periodic guest appearances on KSL, Fox 13, and other Utah outlets for major real estate stories.

Work with a publicly-vetted Utah real estate expert

If you are buying or selling a home along the Wasatch Front and want to work with a Realtor whose expertise has been tested on live television, who has 23 years of Utah transaction experience, and who is publicly accountable to his community — call 801-999-8005 or use the contact form. Initial consultations are always free and never obligated.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kris currently on Channel 2 News?

No. Kris was the exclusive real estate partner for Channel 2 News for many years. He is no longer the active partner but continues media work selectively when major Utah real estate stories warrant expert commentary.

Can I find the Channel 2 segments online?

Some segments may be available through KUTV Channel 2’s archive at kutv.com. Older segments may have been removed as part of standard newsroom retention practices.

Does media exposure mean Kris is more expensive?

No. Kris Bowen Real Estate Group commissions are negotiable and competitive with other full-service Utah brokers. The media history reflects expertise; it does not inflate fees.

Does Kris work outside Salt Lake County?

Yes — Kris Bowen Real Estate Group is licensed throughout Utah and regularly handles transactions in Davis, Utah, Weber, Summit, and Washington counties. Salt Lake County remains the strongest area of expertise given media history and primary office location.