Buying
America is Running Out of Homeowners Insurance
The cost of insuring a home is rising – here’s what you can do about it It’s becoming harder and insanely expensive to insure a home in America. With once-typical weather events growing more destructive, insurance giants have continued to increase their policy premiums. Some have even abandoned entire states, leaving residents fewer and costlier choices to protect against catastrophes.
8 Real Estate Negotiation Tactics Every Buyer Should Know
If you’re looking to purchase a home in 2024, you’re in for a thrilling ride! Navigating the Utah real estate market can be as exhilarating as it is challenging, and mastering the art of negotiation is your golden ticket to success. Below we’re handing you the keys to the kingdom with 8 powerful tactics to help you not only secure
9 Ways to Give Your Home A Wellness Makeover
February is National Heart Health Month, and it’s important to establish a calm and relaxing homebase to help relieve the stressors of day-to-day life. While some elements of chaos can’t be avoided, crafting a safe space within your own home is a great way to strike a healthy balance. Keep reading for a few tips to optimize your health within
8 Tips For First-Time Real Estate Investors
Want to build wealth through real estate? Investing in rental properties can provide you with a steady income stream and long-term growth potential. However, the landlord life might not be for everybody. If you’re looking to get started with long-term rentals but are leery to dive in — keep reading! Here are eight considerations to help you to get off
Avoid These Biggest Home Purchase Regrets
Buying a home is often the biggest purchase someone will make in their lifetime. However, the housing market can be an intimidating place to be—especially when inventory is low and there are bidding wars. As your real estate agent, it’s our job to guide you through the market and help you make informed decisions. Just like with any purchase, there
5 Ways to Beat Your Budget
Do you have financial goals but don’t know where to start? Setting a budget is the first step to the stairwell of financial success. However, many people will create a budget and fail to stick to the parameters they’ve made. So much for a budget, right? Well, if you find it difficult to stick to your dedicated budget, consider these
Top Real Estate Terms Explained
Top Real Estate Terms Explained Are you looking to buy or sell a home in the Greater Salt Lake area and can’t quite wrap your head around all of the real estate jargon? We totally get it. Sometimes realtors can get so caught up in their slang (guilty!) that they don’t realize their client is completely lost. Well, we’re
More Than Just A Roof Over Your Head: Hidden Benefits Of Home Ownership
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
Shared Equity Programs – Helping Buyers Put Down 20%
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
Let’s take the stress out of Buying and Selling
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
