For many years, potential house buyers have overlooked Utah. The vast majority of people thought Utah was a lovely spot to visit for a vacation and to feel at one with nature. However, this view has been rapidly changing over the years as more and more people look beyond Utah’s scenic beauty. The booming job …
A home inspection is one of the most important parts of the home buying process. Just because you think you know everything there is to know about the house you intend to buy doesn’t mean that’s actually true. There could be hidden structural flaws you wouldn’t have noticed if you didn’t hire a home inspector. …
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The photos you take of your vacation home create a lasting impression on those looking for short-term rentals. From maximizing natural lighting to ensuring that even the smallest details of the room are taken into consideration, your vacation home photography could make or break it when it comes time for potential customers to choose. Consider …
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Selling a home is exciting, scary, and emotional. However you feel about it, one is for sure – you want to get the best possible deal for it. Often, homeowners fail to recognize areas for improvement that will help them increase the value of their homes. That’s predominantly due to the emotional attachment to the …
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In Utah, properties of all kinds are going up in value. If you bought a house ten years ago, the chances are that it’s worth more today than what you paid for it. So, it makes sense to invest in property, and many are doing it. However, if you buy an extra house and let …
If you ask most people what their idea of a perfect home sale is, the majority would say they want to do it quickly and for the highest possible price. While this scenario is not impossible, it doesn’t always work out because sellers often fail to realize the complexity of this task. In order to …
With over 90% of Americans now under a shelter-in-place order, many experts are warning that the American economy is heading toward a recession, if it’s not in one already. What does that mean to the residential real estate market? What is a recession? According to the National Bureau of Economic Research: “A recession is a significant …
There are many clear financial benefits to owning a home: increasing equity, building net worth, growing appreciation, and more. If you’re a renter, it’s never too early to make a plan for how homeownership can propel you toward a stronger future. Here’s a dive into three often-overlooked financial benefits of homeownership and how preparing for …
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Regardless of the lack of inventory on the market, the U.S. homeownership rate has climbed to a 6-year high. The United States Census Bureau reported that it increased to 65.1% in the fourth quarter of 2019, representing the highest level in the past six years. See the graph below:This increase does not come as a surprise. According to realtor.com, “The …
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Questions continue to rise around where home prices will head in 2020. The latest forecast from CoreLogic shows continued appreciation at 5.4% over the next year: Additionally, ARCH Mortgage Insurance Company in their current Housing and Mortgage Market Review revealed their latest ARCH Risk Index, which estimates the probability of home prices being lower in two years. Based on the most recent results, 32 …
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