People Want Less Expensive Homes – And Builders Are Responding
People Want Less Expensive Homes – And Builders Are Responding In today’s housing market, there are two main affordability challenges impacting buyers: mortgage rates that are higher than they’ve been the past couple of years, and rising home prices caused by low...
55 Plus Townhomes Reviewed
As the demand for comfortable and inclusive living spaces for seniors continues to rise, it's crucial to understand the key factors that make a community truly exceptional. In this piece, we will specifically focus on the South Jordan and Daybreak areas in Utah...
What Makes Garden Park Town Homes In Daybreak South Jordan The Best Place For 55 And Older Adults
What Makes Garden Park Town Homes In Daybreak South Jordan The Best Place For 55 And Older Adults Welcome to the Utah Realty Blog Article where we delve into the reasons why Garden Park Town Homes in Daybreak South Jordan is an exceptional choice for 55 and older...
Home Prices Are Back on the Rise
Home Prices Are Back on the Rise Some Highlights Looking at monthly home price data from six expert sources shows the worst home price declines are behind us, and they’re rising again nationally. If you’ve put your plans to move on pause because you were worried about...
About 11,000 Houses Will Sell In The USA Today
About 11,000 Houses Will Sell Today Some homeowners have been waiting for months to put their house on the market because they don’t think people are buying homes right now. If that’s you, know that even though the housing market has slowed compared to the frenzy of a...
There’s Only Half the Inventory of a Normal Housing Market Today
There's Only Half the Inventory of a Normal Housing Market Today Wondering if it still makes sense to sell your house right now? The short answer is, yes. Especially if you consider how few homes there are for sale today. You may have heard inventory is low right now,...
Things To Know When Getting Ready To Buy A Home
Things To Know When Getting Ready To Buy A Home Are you in the market to buy your dream home? Congratulations! This is an exciting step in your life, but it can also be overwhelming and confusing at times. From navigating the financial aspects to understanding the...
Considering Selling Your Home As A Senior?
Considering Selling Your Home As A Senior? Let A Senior Real Estate Specialist (SRES) Be Your Guide! Are you a senior considering a move or possibly selling your home? Making decisions related to real estate can be overwhelming, especially as you enter the golden...
Salt Lake County Market Insights By Marty Gale Utah Realty
Salt Lake County Market Insights from May 2022 to June 2023 Buy or Sell with Marty Gale "Its The Experience" Principal Broker and Owner of Utah Realty™ Licensed Since 1986 CERTIFIED LUXURY HOME MARKETING SPECIALIST (CLHM) PSA (Pricing Strategy Advisor) General...
What Makes A Great Real Estate Agent
What Makes A Great Real Estate Agent Are you on the hunt for your dream home or perhaps looking to sell your property for top dollar? Choosing the right real estate agent is essential in ensuring a smooth and successful transaction. But what exactly sets apart a...
Are you or a loved one facing the prospect of downsizing? It can be an overwhelming process.
Marty's Monday Blog Are you or a loved one facing the prospect of downsizing? It can be an overwhelming process, filled with practical and emotional challenges. That's why utilizing the expertise of a Senior Real Estate Specialist (SRES) can make all the difference....
Key Housing Market Trends
Key Housing Market Trends Some Highlights If you’re considering buying or selling a home, you’ll want to know what’s happening in the housing market. Housing inventory is still very low, prices are climbing back up, and homes are selling fast when priced right. If you...
Economic Trends And Factors Influencing The Luxury Home Market In Utah
Welcome to our blog article all about the exciting developments and trends in Utah's luxury home market this fall! As the leaves change color and the cool autumn breeze settles in, Utah's real estate market is buzzing with activity. Whether you're a potential buyer or...
Homebuyers Are Still More Active Than Usual
Homebuyers Are Still More Active Than Usual Even though the housing market is no longer experiencing the frenzy that was so characteristic of the last couple of years, it doesn’t mean today’s market is at a standstill. In actuality, buyer traffic is still strong...
Tips for Making Your Best Offer on a Home
Tips for Making Your Best Offer on a Home While the wild ride that was the ‘unicorn’ years of housing is behind us, today’s market is still competitive in many areas because the supply of homes for sale is still low. If you’re looking to buy a home this season, know...
Don’t Fall for the Next Shocking Headlines About Home Prices
Don’t Fall for the Next Shocking Headlines About Home Prices If you’re thinking of buying or selling a home, one of the biggest questions you have right now is probably: what’s happening with home prices? And it’s no surprise you don’t have the clarity you need on...
Low Housing Inventory Is a Sweet Spot for Sellers
Low Housing Inventory Is a Sweet Spot for Sellers Some Highlights Today’s housing inventory is still well below more normal years. This low inventory is why homes that are priced right are still selling quickly and seeing multiple offers. If you want to sell your...
Renting or Selling Your House: What’s the Best Move?
Renting or Selling Your House: What's the Best Move? If you’re a homeowner ready to make a move, you may be thinking about using your current house as a short-term rental property instead of selling it. A short-term rental (STR) is typically offered as an alternative...
Today’s Housing Inventory Is a Sweet Spot for Sellers
Today’s Housing Inventory Is a Sweet Spot for Sellers One of the biggest challenges in the housing market right now is how few homes there are for sale compared to the number of people who want to buy them. To help emphasize just how limited housing inventory still...
Two Questions To Ask Yourself if You’re Considering Buying a Home
Two Questions To Ask Yourself if You’re Considering Buying a Home If you’re thinking of buying a home, chances are you’re paying attention to just about everything you hear about the housing market. And you’re getting your information from a variety of channels: the...
Key Reasons To Use a Real Estate Agent When You Sell
Key Reasons To Use a Real Estate Agent When You Sell Some Highlights An agent is a really important part of selling your home because they bring a lot of skill and expertise to the sales process. They’ll explain what’s happening today, what that means for you, and how...
Lending Standards Are Not Like They Were Leading Up to the Crash
Lending Standards Are Not Like They Were Leading Up to the Crash You might be worried we’re heading for a housing crash, but there are many reasons why this housing market isn’t like the one we saw in 2008. One of which is how lending standards are different today....
Why Homeownership Wins in the Long Run
Why Homeownership Wins in the Long Run Today’s higher mortgage rates, inflationary pressures, and concerns about a potential recession have some people questioning: should I still buy a home this year? While it’s true this year has unique challenges for homebuyers,...
The True Cost of Selling Your House on Your Own
The True Cost of Selling Your House on Your Own Selling your house is no simple task. While some homeowners opt to sell their homes on their own, known as a FSBO (For Sale by Owner), they often encounter various challenges without the guidance of a real estate agent....
Why Buying or Selling a Home Helps the Economy and Your Community
Why Buying or Selling a Home Helps the Economy and Your Community If you're thinking about buying or selling a house, it's important to know that it doesn't just affect your life, but also your community. The National Association of Realtors (NAR) releases a report...