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Buy a Home with NO Down Payment
I have a lot of friends and clients who tell me they want to buy a house, but are saving up for a down payment. It’s counter-intuitive, but this approach can be costly. That’s why I make sure everyone knows about 100% financing from Utah Housing. 100% financing means that you don’t have to bring... Read More
Apolo Ohno’s South Jordan Home for Sale
Apolo Ohno’s South Jordan home is for sale! You know Apolo Ohno right? He made history by winning eight medals for Speed-skating at the Winter Olympics! He’s also a Dancing with the Stars Champion and Host of Minute to Win IT! Well now you can get a glimpse inside where he’s been living these past... Read More
Utah Housing Market July 2014
The Utah Housing Market has an annual pattern. If you look at the housing market too narrowly you miss these trends. The negative impact of misinterpreting the housing market can cost you thousands of dollars on your home sale or purchase. However, if you maintain the appropriate perspective, you can anticipate good deals and make top... Read More
10 Tips for a Happy Home
Is it possible to find a home designed to make you happier? Yes it is, and learning to look for these characteristics can help you buy the right home for you. Searching for a home can be a very emotional process and many features look like they will make us happy, but living in a... Read More
Utah Realtors Help Clean Air
The Salt Lake Board of Realtors has partnered with Utah Transit Authority to help promote clean air in Utah. During the winter months the inversion makes Utah’s air troubles easy to see. But the air in the summer is still a pretty hazy. We care about Utah and Utah’s future, which is why we joined UTA... Read More
Utah’s Happy Cities
The neighborhood and area you live in has a significant impact on how happy you are. In fact studies have shown that where you live has a greater impact on your happiness than education level, religion, or even income. The design of your home itself can have a large impact on happiness as well. Here... Read More
Beware Utah Rental Scams
Utah rental scams are on the rise! With the rental market booming con artists are targeting renters for their scams. No one intentionally gets swindled by a scam artist, so it is important to remember you are not immune. We recently had a major scam involving one of our properties. We want to make sure... Read More
4th of July Fireworks Utah 2014
Summer in Utah is AWESOME! Not only are there free movies in the park all through summer, but there are numerous fireworks displays for Independence Day. This time of year we take the time to goBE grateful for the freedoms we enjoy. So where can you go to find the best Fireworks displays? I’m glad... Read More
Riverton Utah: 3rd Best Small City in U.S.
Did you see that the South Valley Journal recently had a front page article about Riverton being the third-best small city in the U.S.? This is no small accomplishment, and I’m loving it! NerdWallet, a consumer advocacy website, looked at growth, affordability, and fulfillment of basic needs to make their calculations. Senior analyst Divya Raghavan... Read More
The Utah Housing Market May 2014
What is the market doing right now? This time last year was a very good market. If you were actively looking for a home, or had your home up for sale, you know. At that time we had two months of inventory. This means if no new homes came on the market, and demand stayed... Read More