Real Estate Blog - Home Buying | Page #5

Tips. tricks, and ideas to make your home buying process as smooth as possible.

Spring is just around the corner and the real estate market, along with the temperature outside, is starting to heat up.If you are planning on selling your home in the near future, we’re going to give you our top 10 tips on how to lure in more buyers and to getting it done quickly for the highest dollar amount.

1. Hire a Pro!  This is the most important step. A top Realtor knows the market and can assess your home’s value and get it priced right to bring in multiple offers, which will drive the price up even more!

2. Price it right from the start. Sellers often want to price their home as high as possible, which usually leads to a quick price reduction. This strategy most often leads to a slower sale and adds to the “days on market”. By hiring a…

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The weather in Utah is HOT.. So is the real estate market. If you've been thinking about selling your home, NOW is the time. Home values are at an all-time high. Give us a call today for a free, no-obligation listing consultation.

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People are always asking me when the real estate bubble is going to burst. Every week it seems like there are new announcements of big companies expanding, or relocating to the area. Whether it's Amazon's $200 million facility and 1500 new jobs, or this latest announcement that Adobe is doubling their Lehi facility with 1300 new jobs.

Adobe Lehi, Utah

If you're waiting for the market to "come down" before buying a house, you're missing the boat. Increasing values are the new norm and I really don't see a repeat of 2008-2011. Conditions are significantly different today than they were back then.  Are you hearing about many people getting into Adjustable Rate Mortgages, stated income loans, or sub-prime mortgages?  Yeah, me neither.  Utah's unemployment rate is the…

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Is Now A Good Time To Buy A Home? The truth is, this is the wrong question to ask.... I think the better question is, does it make sense for me, in my current situation, to buy a home?

We believe that regardless of season or market trends determining a good time to buy can vary based on a variety of factors.

Do You Have The Money?

Buyers need to know if they comfortably pay for a mortgage, homeowners insurance, homeowners association fees, and taxes. We recommend that you contact a loan officer to get a preapproved for a Mortgage. They can lay out your options and help you determine what you can comfortably afford. Many professionals recommend that housing costs never exceed more than 28% of gross income and your total debt should be less than…

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