Key Terms Every Homebuyer Should Learn
Key Terms Every Homebuyer Should Learn Some Highlights Buying a home is a big deal and can feel especially complicated if you don't know the terms used during the process. If you want to become a homeowner this year, it's a good idea to learn these key housing...
3 Key Factors Affecting Home Affordability
3 Key Factors Affecting Home Affordability Over the past year, a lot of people have been talking about housing affordability and how tight it’s gotten. But just recently, there’s been a little bit of relief on that front. Mortgage rates have gone down since their most...
Why the Price of Your House Matters When Selling
Buy or Sell with Marty Gale "Its The Experience" Principal Broker and Owner of Utah Realty™ Licensed Since 1986 CERTIFIED LUXURY...
Home Prices Forecast To Climb over the Next 5 Years
Home Prices Forecast To Climb over the Next 5 Years Some Highlights If you’re worried about what’s next for home prices, know the HPES shows experts are projecting they’ll continue to rise at least through 2028. Based on that forecast, if you bought a $400,000 house...
The Dramatic Impact of Homeownership on Net Worth
The Dramatic Impact of Homeownership on Net Worth If you're trying to decide whether to rent or buy a home this year, here's a powerful insight that could give you the clarity and confidence you need to make your decision. Every three years, the Federal...
Avoid These Common Mistakes After Applying for a Mortgage
Avoid These Common Mistakes After Applying for a Mortgage If you’re getting ready to buy a home, it’s exciting to jump a few steps ahead and think about moving in and making it your own. But before you get too far down the emotional path, there are some key things to...
What are your Goals for 2024?
What are your Goals for 2024?
What Lower Mortgage Rates Mean for Your Purchasing Power
What Lower Mortgage Rates Mean for Your Purchasing Power If you want to buy a home, it's important to know how mortgage rates impact what you can afford and how much you’ll pay each month. Fortunately, rates for 30-year fixed mortgages have come down significantly...
Achieving Your Homebuying Dreams in 2024
Achieving Your Homebuying Dreams in 2024 [INFOGRAPHIC] Some Highlights Planning to buy a home in 2024? Here’s what to focus on. Improve your credit score, plan for your down payment, get pre-approved, and decide what’s most important to you. Let’s connect so you have...
Why Pre-Approval Is Your Homebuying Game Changer
Why Pre-Approval Is Your Homebuying Game Changer If you’re thinking about buying a home, pre-approval is a crucial part of the process you definitely don’t want to skip. So, before you start picturing yourself in your new living room or dining on your future...
Thinking About Buying a Home? Ask Yourself These Questions
Thinking About Buying a Home? Ask Yourself These Questions If you’re thinking of buying a home this year, you’re probably paying closer attention than normal to the housing market. And you’re getting your information from a variety of channels: the news, social media,...
Things To Consider If Your House Didn’t Sell
Things To Consider If Your House Didn’t Sell If your listing has expired and your house didn’t sell, it's completely normal to feel a mix of frustration and disappointment. Understandably, you're probably wondering what may have gone wrong. Here are three questions to...
What Experts Say About The Housing Market in 2024
The Benefits of Working With an Experienced Agent When You Sell Your House
The Benefits of Working With an Experienced Agent When You Sell Your House Some Highlights When it comes to selling your house, the expertise of a trusted real estate agent can make a big difference. They’ll explain what’s happening today, what that means for you, and...
Retiring Soon? Why Moving Might Be the Perfect Next Step
Retiring Soon? Why Moving Might Be the Perfect Next Step If you’re thinking about retirement or have already retired this year, it’s a good time to consider if your current house is still a good fit for the next chapter in your life. Fortunately, you may be in a...
Get Ready To Buy a Home by Improving Your Credit Score
Get Ready To Buy a Home by Improving Your Credit Score As the new year approaches, the idea of buying a home might be on your mind. It’s an exciting goal to set, and it's never too early to start laying the groundwork. One crucial step to prepare for homeownership is...
Get Your House Ready To Sell This Winter
Get Your House Ready To Sell This Winter [INFOGRAPHIC] Some Highlights As you get ready to sell your house, there are a few things you should add to your to-do list to make it inviting and boost curb appeal. To name just a couple, it’s a good idea to declutter, take...
Why Mortgage Rates Could Continue To Decline
Why Mortgage Rates Could Continue To Decline When you read about the housing market, you’ll probably come across some information about inflation or recent decisions made by the Federal Reserve (the Fed). But how do those two things impact you and your homebuying...
Expert Quotes on the 2024 Housing Market Forecast
Expert Quotes on the 2024 Housing Market Forecast If you’re thinking about buying or selling a home soon, you probably want to know what you can expect from the housing market in 2024. In 2023, higher mortgage rates, confusion over home price headlines, and a lack of...
Why Now Is Still a Great Time To Sell Your House
Why Now Is Still a Great Time To Sell Your House If you were worried buyer demand disappeared when mortgage rates went up, the data shows there are plenty of interested buyers still out there. The housing market isn't as frenzied as it was during the ‘unicorn’...
What You Need To Know About Down Payments
What You Need To Know About Down Payments Some Highlights If you want to buy a home, you may not need as much for your down payment as you think. There are various loan options for qualified buyers with down payments as low as 3.5% or even no down payment requirement....
If Your House Hasn’t Sold Yet, It May Be Overpriced
If Your House Hasn’t Sold Yet, It May Be OverpricedHas your house been sitting on the market a while without selling? If so, you should know that’s pretty unusual, especially right now. That’s because the supply of homes available for sale is still far lower than what...
Marty Gale: A Real Estate Journey Spanning 38 Years
When it comes to real estate, there are few professionals who can boast the level of experience and expertise that Marty Gale brings to the table. With an impressive 38 years in the business, Marty has not only weathered the ups and downs of the industry, but has...
The Perfect Home Could Be the One You Perfect After Buying
The Perfect Home Could Be the One You Perfect After Buying There’s no denying mortgage rates and home prices are higher now than they were last year and that’s impacting what you can afford. At the same time, there are still fewer homes available for sale than the...
Your Homebuying Adventure
Your Homebuying Adventure Some Highlights Here are the key milestones you’ll encounter on your path to homeownership. From building your team, to house hunting, all the way to moving into your new home – it’s an exciting adventure. Your journey starts here. Let’s...
Why You Need To Use a Real Estate Agent When You Buy a Home
Why You Need To Use a Real Estate Agent When You Buy a Home If you’ve recently decided you’re ready to become a homeowner, chances are you’re trying to figure out what to do first. It can feel a bit overwhelming to know where to start, but the good news is you don’t...
New Loan Limits Raised To Help Home Buyers in 2024
The year 2024 has begun with a bang, as the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) and conventional loan limits have increased. This means that potential homebuyers and refinancers now have even more opportunities to secure funding for their dream homes or make...
Experts Project Home Prices Will Rise over the Next 5 Years
Experts Project Home Prices Will Rise over the Next 5 Years Even with so much data showing home prices are actually rising in most of the country, there are still a lot of people who worry there will be another price crash in the immediate future. In fact, a recent...
Wednesday Word | After-Repair Value
"Wednesday Word" After-Repair Value or ARV What Is After-Repair Value (ARV) In Real Estate? ARV is the estimated value of a property after completed renovations, not in its current condition. House flippers commonly use ARV as a way to gauge the worth of a...
Are the Top 3 Housing Market Questions on Your Mind?
Are the Top 3 Housing Market Questions on Your Mind? When it comes to what’s happening in the housing market, there’s a lot of confusion going around right now. You may hear one thing in conversation with your friends, see something totally different on the news, and...
Is Wall Street Buying Up All the Homes in America?
Is Wall Street Buying Up All the Homes in America?If you’re thinking about buying a home, you may find yourself interested in the latest real estate headlines so you can have a pulse on all of the things that could impact your decision. If that’s the case, you’ve...
cost-effective and flexible solution for an accessory dwelling unit (ADU)?
Are you searching for a cost-effective and flexible solution for an accessory dwelling unit (ADU)? Look no further than a manufactured double wide mobile home. ADUs have gained popularity as a versatile and affordable housing option, and manufactured homes offer...
Is Your House the Top Thing on a Buyer’s Wish List this Holiday Season?
Is Your House the Top Thing on a Buyer’s Wish List this Holiday Season? This time every year, homeowners who are planning to move have a decision to make: sell now or wait until after the holidays? Some sellers with homes already on the market may even remove their...
Selling Property to Family Creates Tax Complications
Our Friend Karl from K.A.N. Accounting & Tax, Inc. Sent us this and we thought we should share! Selling property to a family member or loved one is deemed a related party transaction by the IRS. If contemplating a transaction like this, you need to review the tax...
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502 So 1040 E H 143 American Fork Utah 84003 Mt Timpanogos Village Comparative Market Analysis and Broker Opinion of Value 502 So 1040 E H 143 American Fork Utah 84003 Sold $317,578 [dflip id="110816"][/dflip] 502 So 1040 W H 143 American Fork Utah 84003...
2024 Housing Market Forecast
2024 Housing Market Forecast Some Highlights Thinking of buying or selling a house and wondering what the new year holds for the housing market? Experts forecast home prices to end this year up 2.8% and to rise another 1.5% in 2024. And climbing prices help...
People Are Still Moving, Even with Today’s Affordability Challenges
People Are Still Moving, Even with Today’s Affordability Challenges If you're thinking about buying or selling a home, you might have heard that it’s tough right now because mortgage rates are higher than they’ve been over the past few years, and home prices are...
The Latest 2024 Housing Market Forecast – Utah Realty
The Latest 2024 Housing Market Forecast The new year is right around the corner, and you might be wondering if 2024 will be the right time to buy or sell a home. If you want to make the most informed decision possible, it’s important to know what the experts have to...
Reasons To Sell Your House Before the New Year
Reasons To Sell Your House Before the New Year As the year winds down, you may have decided it's time to make a move and put your house on the market. But should you sell now or wait until January? While it may be tempting to hold off until after the holidays, here...
Don’t Believe Everything You Read About Home Prices
Don’t Believe Everything You Read About Home Prices According to the latest data from Fannie Mae, 23% of Americans still think home prices will go down over the next twelve months. But why do roughly 1 in 4 people feel that way? It has a lot to do with all the...
A Real Estate Agent Helps Take the Fear Out of the Market
A Real Estate Agent Helps Take the Fear Out of the Market Do negative headlines and talk on social media have you feeling worried about the housing market? Maybe you’ve even seen or heard something lately that scares you and makes you wonder if you should...
8 Great Quotes
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7 Things Homebuyers Should Know Right Now
7 Things Homebuyers Should Know Right Now Navigating The Home Loan Process Amid Today's Sky-high Mortgage Rates Is Extremely Complicated—particularly For First-time Homebuyers. With mortgage rates soaring to unprecedented heights, it's crucial for homebuyers to...
The Perks of Selling Your House When Inventory Is Low
The Perks of Selling Your House When Inventory Is Low When it comes to selling your house, you’re probably trying to juggle the current market conditions and your own needs as you plan your move. One thing that may be working in your favor is how few homes there are...
Why Home Prices Keep Going Up
Why Home Prices Keep Going Up If you've ever dreamed of buying your own place, or selling your current house to upgrade, you're no stranger to the rollercoaster of emotions changing home prices can stir up. It's a tale of financial goals, doubts, and a dash of anxiety...
Home Price Growth Is Returning to Normal
Home Price Growth Is Returning to Normal Some Highlights If you're wondering what’s happening with home prices, know they’re still rising, just at a slower pace – and that’s perfectly normal for this time of year. Based on typical seasonality in the market, prices go...
Are Higher Mortgage Rates Here To Stay?
Are Higher Mortgage Rates Here To Stay? Mortgage rates have been back on the rise recently and that’s getting a lot of attention from the press. If you’ve been following the headlines, you may have even seen rates recently reached their highest level in over...
The Latest Expert Forecasts for Home Prices in 2023
The Latest Expert Forecasts for Home Prices in 2023 Are you thinking about making a move? If so, all the speculation that home prices would crash this year may have you feeling a bit on edge about your decision. Let the data and the experts reassure you. Prices aren’t...
Key Skills You Need Your Listing Agent To Have
Key Skills You Need Your Listing Agent To Have Selling your house is a big decision. And that can make it feel both exciting and a little bit nerve-wracking. But the key to a successful sale is finding the perfect listing agent to work with you throughout the process....
What’s in store for the Greater Salt Lake City housing market this fall?
Utah Realty has an exciting topic for our fall Season blog. As the leaves change colors and the temperatures start to cool, we find ourselves eagerly anticipating the shifts and trends that will shape the real estate landscape in one of Utah's most vibrant and...