Ready to put your Utah house on the market this spring? Here are a few things you’ll want to do first:Clean, clean and clean some more. A clean home is more appealing to buyers. And we’re not talking about giving your home a quick cleaning. Yo
Jun 18, 2015 | Home Buying or Selling
Smoke detectors are one of the most overlooked safety features in homes today. Yet the proper use and care of smoke detectors can dramatically reduce your and your family’s risk of being injured or dying in a home fire. Here’s what you may not
Jun 13, 2015 | Homeowner Tips
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