First Time Buyer
Renting vs. Buying a House: Should You Become a Homeowner?
To buy or not to buy? At The Roxburgh Group, we know it’s the question that’s always on a renter’s mind. So, what’s the real difference between the two—and how do you know when you’re ready to make that financial leap? Let’s dive into the numbers of renting vs. buying to see if homeownership is the right path for you.
New Builds 101: Your Complete Guide to New Home Construction
Welcome to The Roxburgh Group’s New Build 101—your go-to guide for navigating the exciting world of new construction. Whether you’re a first-time buyer or a homeowner looking to upgrade to the custom home of your dreams, understanding the latest trends and updates in the new build market is crucial. In this quick read, we’ll help you explore recent stats for
Your Ultimate Guide to Home Renovations
Embarking on a home renovation project is an exciting yet daunting task. It can be tricky knowing where to start when it comes to pricing, bids, and contractors—but The Roxburgh Group is here to clear up the process. Whether you’re looking to update a single room or transform your entire living space, here’s your guide to the three essential steps of
5 Secret Weapons for Buyers in a Seller’s Market
It might not feel like it, but technically we’re still in a seller’s market. For hopeful buyers, this can feel like an uphill battle. Higher interest rates, intense competition, and inflated home prices can make homeownership seem impossible, especially for first-time buyers. We’re here to tell you it’s NOT impossible! The Roxburgh Group has a few secret weapons to give buyers
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
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
