Utah house hunting more often resembles a marathon than a sprint. On occasion, the house of your dreams may just fall into your lap. But according to data from the National Association of Realtors, the typical home buyer searches for 10 weeks and vie
May 25, 2015 | Purchasing a Home
When you’re buying a home or refinancing, Utah mortgage rates can often seem pretty mysterious. They can move up and down each day —sometimes changing several times in just one day! Here’s why: Mortgage rates are highly dependent o
May 20, 2015 | Interest Rates Mortgage Basics
Ever hear the terms REO, bank-owned, short sale or HUD home? Have you ever wondered what the heck all those terms mean? Here are some definitions used to describe common types of distressed properties found in Utah:Foreclosure: This refers to the process
May 04, 2015 | Purchasing a Home
If you’re getting ready to buy a home, there are a lot of things you should do, such as getting pre-approved for a Utah mortgage loan. But there are also a few things you don’t want to do. Change your job. Now is not the right time to become self-employe
Apr 30, 2015 | First-time Homebuyers Mortgage Basics Refinancing a Home Purchasing a Home
Interested in buying a distressed property in Salt Lake City? You’ll still find these types of homes on the market. But there are definitely fewer bank-owned properties and short sales available for sale today than there were a couple of years ago.
Apr 16, 2015 | Purchasing a Home
If you’re buying or selling a home in Utah, you may be worried about the appraisal. What should you do if the appraisal comes up short? Here are some options for both buyers and sellers: For Sellers: Walk away. If the appraised value comes in lowe
Apr 12, 2015 | Home Buying or Selling
