Unemployment Report Blows Away Skeptics
Unemployment Report Blows Away Skeptics Last Friday, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released their May Employment Situation Summary. Leading up to the release, most experts predicted the unemployment rate would jump up to approximately 20% from the 14.7% rate...
June is National Homeownership Month
National Homeownership Month Some Highlights National Homeownership Month is a great time to reflect on how we can each promote stronger community growth. Homeownership helps families build financial freedom, find greater happiness and satisfaction, and make a...
The Expert Economic Recovery Forecast
10 Questions to Ask an Elder Law Attorney
10 Questions to Ask an Elder Law Attorney Elder law attorneys cover a wide variety of legal areas, potentially including guardianship, long-term care planning, knowledge of government benefit programs, powers of attorney, estate planning, advance medical directives,...
Three Things to Understand About Unemployment Statistics
Three Things to Understand About Unemployment StatisticsTomorrow morning the Bureau of Labor Statistics will release the latest Employment Situation Summary, which will include the most current unemployment rate. It will be a horrific number. Many analysts believe...
Home Prices: It’s All About Supply and Demand
Home Prices: It’s All About Supply and Demand As we enter the summer months and work through the challenges associated with the current health crisis, many are wondering what impact the economic slowdown will have on home prices. Looking at the big picture, supply and...
The Benefits of Homeownership May Reach Further Than You Think
The Benefits of Homeownership May Reach Further Than You Think More than ever, our homes have become an integral part of our lives. Today they are much more than the houses we live in. They’re evolving into our workplaces, schools for our children, and safe havens...
Pandemic Mortgage Relief
Clients who are struggling financially because of the pandemic may look to you for advice if they can’t pay their mortgage.Keep up on mortgage relief options, so you’re prepared to guide them to appropriate resources.For instance, thanks to the Coronavirus Aid,...
Top Reasons to Own Your Home
Economists Forecast Recovery to Begin in the Second Half of 2020
Economists Forecast Recovery to Begin in the Second Half of 2020With the U.S. economy on everyone’s minds right now, questions about the country’s financial outlook continue to come up daily. The one that seems to keep rising to the top is: when will the economy begin...
Buying or Selling a Home? You Need an Expert Kind of Guide
Buying or Selling a Home? You Need an Expert Kind of GuideIn a normal housing market, whether you’re buying or selling a home, you need an experienced guide to help you navigate through the process. You need someone you can turn...
We Remember & Honor Those Who Gave All
We Remember & Honor Those Who Gave All We remember, today and always.
Interest Rates Hover Near Historic All-Time Lows
Interest Rates Hover Near Historic All-Time LowsSome HighlightsMortgage interest rates have dropped considerably this spring and are hovering at a historically low level.Locking in at a low rate today could save you thousands of dollars over the lifetime of your home...
Summer is the new Spring for Placing your home on the Market
Experts Predict Economic Recovery Should Begin in the Second Half of 2020
Experts Predict Economic Recovery Should Begin in the Second Half of the Year One of the biggest questions we all seem to be asking these days is: When are we going to start to see an economic recovery? As the country begins to slowly reopen, moving forward in...
6 Reasons Why Selling Your House on Your Own Is a Mistake
6 Reasons Why Selling Your House on Your Own Is a Mistake There are many benefits to working with a real estate professional when selling your house. During challenging times like the one we face today, it becomes even more important to have an expert help guide you...
Housing Market Positioned to Bring Back the Economy
Housing Market Positioned to Bring Back the EconomyAll eyes are on the American economy. As it goes, so does the world economy. With states beginning to reopen, the question becomes: which sectors of the economy will drive its recovery? There seems to be a growing...
#1 Financial Benefit of Homeownership: Family Wealth
#1 Financial Benefit of Homeownership: Family WealthWhile growing up, we were taught by our parents and grandparents that owning a home is a financially savvy move. They explained how a mortgage is like a “forced savings plan.” When you pay rent, that money is lost...
Adapting Your Home As a Senior
Adapting Your Home Adapting with Age Most of us would prefer to age in our current home. But as health and aging issues make more areas of the home hard to access or pose a greater risk of injury, doing so can be difficult. We can begin to feel trapped and that...
2020 Homeowner Wish List
Some HighlightsIn a recent study by realtor.com, homeowners noted some of the main things they would change about their homes to make them more livable.Not surprisingly, more space, an updated kitchen, and a home gym rose to the top of the list.If you’re thinking of...
What the Experts See Coming for the Housing Market May 14th, 2020
What the Experts See Coming for the Housing Market Experts are optimistic that the housing market will rebound as the country emerges from stay-at-home orders. Let's connect to discuss how these key insights may fuel your plans to buy or sell a home this year.
Will the Utah Housing Market Turn Around This Year?
Will the Housing Market Turn Around This Year?Today, many people are asking themselves if they should buy or sell a home in 2020. Some have shifted their plans or put them on hold over the past couple of months, and understandably so. Everyone seems to be wondering if...
A Surprising Shift to the ‘Burbs May Be on the Rise
A Surprising Shift to the ‘Burbs May Be on the RiseWhile many people across the U.S. have traditionally enjoyed the perks of an urban lifestyle, some who live in more populated city limits today are beginning to rethink their current neighborhoods. Being in close...
Unemployment Report: No Need to Be Terrified
Unemployment Report: No Need to Be TerrifiedLast Friday, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released its latest jobs report. It revealed that the economic shutdown made necessary by COVID-19 caused the unemployment rate to jump to 14.7%. Many anticipate that next...
Will Utah Home Values Appreciate or Depreciate in 2020?
Will Home Values Appreciate or Depreciate in 2020?With the housing market staggered to some degree by the health crisis the country is currently facing, some potential purchasers are questioning whether home values will be impacted. The price of any item is determined...