How to Get Your Property Sale-Ready in 5 Steps
Enhance curb appeal: A well-maintained exterior creates trust and attracts buyers from the moment they arrive. Declutter and depersonalize: Remove personal items to allow buyers to imagine themselves in the space.
Utah: America’s Next Hot Growth Market
Utah ranks among the fastest-growing states in the US as of 2025. Utah balances outdoor adventure with economic opportunity. High quality of life draws nationwide movers. Young families flock to Utah’s vibrant tech scene. Utah’s lower-than-average living costs help...
Tips for selling a house fast
A Fannie Mae survey reveals that 86% of participants believe it's a bad time to buy a house due to affordability issues, with Freddie Mac reporting a 6.86% 30-year fixed mortgage rate. However, homeowners' perception of selling conditions remains positive....
Happy Fourth of July
To all great Americans around the world, a very Happy Fourth of July to you all. This day is incredibly significant as the day the United States officially became its own nation. Let’s celebrate America’s birthday with festivals, parades, fireworks and other festive...
Goldman Sees More Rate Cuts Ahead
Goldman Sachs expects 3 rate cuts in 2025, totaling 0.75%, while the Fed currently projects only two. Tariffs and higher costs are likely driving Goldman’s forecast, predicting slower growth and weaker consumer confidence
Utah ranks in the Top 10 states when it comes to the highest percent change in house appreciation, according to the House Price Index by the Federal Housing Finance Agency. The report noted that Utah home prices have appreciated 46.03 percent in the past five years. Nevada posted the highest appreciation at 81.84 percent. Connecticut was the lowest at 7.91 percent. The U.S. five-year average was 34.71 percent. Salt Lake City ranked No. 22 of 383 U.S. metropolitan areas in highest appreciation. Over the past five years home prices in the Salt Lake City area have increased 47.24 percent. The HPI is a broad measure of the movement of single-family house prices. It serves as a timely, accurate indicator of house price trends at various geographic levels. Written by Salt Lake Board or Realtors