30-Year Mortgages vs 15-Year Mortgages

30-Year Mortgages vs 15-Year Mortgages

The majority of Utah home buyers sign up for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages (FRMs) – the staples of mortgage lending. And yet there is another option that may serve many borrowers better: the 15-year fixed-rate mortgage. Both loans include an interest

Nov 08, 2018 | Interest Rates Mortgage Basics

Mortgage Credit Availability Jumped to Highest Level in 10 Years

Mortgage lenders loosened their mortgage credit standards in October, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association. The MBA’s Mortgage Credit Availability Index rose to 186.7, up 2.5% from 182.1 in September and 181 in October 2017. That

Nov 07, 2018 | Mortgage News

ALERT: Wire Fraud at Closing

ALERT: Wire Fraud at Closing

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the National Association of REALTORS® have announced concerns over closing cost scams, including scams in Utah.Here's how the scam works: Hackers break into a consumer's or real estate professional's email accoun

Nov 07, 2018 | Mortgage News

Lead Follow-Up Strategies That Win Business

Lead Follow-Up Strategies That Win Business

Lead-generation technology and consumer expectations have changed dramatically in recent years, making it even more critical for proper follow-up. Here are five strategies for optimizing your time-to-conversion and growing your income.    1. Ca

Nov 07, 2018 |

Two Sizzling Social Media Strategies

Two Sizzling Social Media Strategies

Social media can be a marketing boon, but coming up with ways to engage people isn't always easy. Below are two free and easy-to-implement ideas that will help you stand out from the crowd.   Educate Clients with a Private Facebook Group Build

Nov 07, 2018 |

How to Time Block as a Real Estate Professional

How to Time Block as a Real Estate Professional

As a Utah real estate professional, you know that your greatest resource is your time. And time, if left unchecked, has a tendency to slip away under the stress of the day-to-day grind. Between texts, emails, phone calls, and meetings, it’s easy to

Nov 06, 2018 |