Deciding to stop renting and buy a home is a major life decision, and not one to be taken lightly. When taking that final step and pursuing home ownership, there are a number of upside you may not have considered previously. 1. Stable Monthly Payments Most home owners with obtain a fixed rate mortgage which comes with stable monthly payments. One
With the recent Utah earthquakes, animal shelters have an urgent reminder to pet owners to get their pets ready in case an earthquake hits close to home. The Humane Society of Utah says over 60 percent of Utahns are pet owners. One thing you can do right away is make sure your pets’ ID is up to date. Another idea before the
We are headed into Spring and that means only one thing – more houses are coming onto market every day and eager buyers are searching for their dream home. That means that setting the right price for your house is one of the most important things you can do. According to CoreLogic’s latest Home Price Index, home values have risen at over 6% a
Does the thought of tax season make you break out in hives? Fear no more! Dave Ramsey’s easy, step-by-step guide will help you prepare your taxes without even breaking a sweat! Most people dread this time of year because of all the filing and paperwork involved with taxes. Thankfully, it doesn’t have to be that way! Preparing your taxes can actually
With just a little love and care, your plants can thrive despite the chill in the air. It isn’t just you — your houseplants really do look worse in winter. Blame it on dry air, shorter days, changing light patterns, cold drafts — and the fact that some plants go nearly dormant in winter anyway, even in their own habitat. These
Down payment assistance is a hot topic in the mortgage industry right now, especially for first-time home buyers who struggle to provide a 20% down payment. Although a 20% down payment is not required, there are advantages to putting such a large amount down. Shared equity programs are an emerging resource in the mortgage market that help home buyers reach the
With so much information readily available online, clients sometimes ask, “Why should we hire a real estate agent?” They wonder (and rightfully so) if they couldn’t buy or sell a home through the Internet or regular marketing and advertising channels without representation, without a real estate agent. Some do fine on their own, but many don’t. Here are 10 reasons
It’s the start of 2019. You should be focusing on your goals, crushing your sales and starting the year off strong. Right?! But what if that perfect New Year feeling just isn’t taking hold? You are not alone. So how do you break the habit and get in gear? Our team uses The 12 Week Year to accomplish this, and let us tell
Park City, Utah. Home to world class ski resorts, annual art festivals and more outdoor recreation spots than you could ever explore. This year-round vacation spot is a sought after area for locals and out-of-towners alike. But some of you might not know that we service Park City and it’s surrounding areas! Not sure what Park City has to offer? Here are just some highlights to get you
Just when you were starting to get comfortable with your annual chore of tax filing, things changed. The 2018 tax reform bill hit the scene. Over the past year, you’ve heard about updates ranging from tax rates to deductions . . . and your head is spinning. Not that you’ve ever loved tax season (who does?), but now you’re really dreading it.