How Owning a Home Can Make You Happier

Capital gains on investment properties must be reported in the year of sale unless deferred. Use IRS Code Section 1031 to defer capital gains taxes by exchanging for a similar property.

Home prices are expected to increase modestly in 2025, with a forecasted median of $410,700. Inventory will rise slightly, creating a balanced market with more opportunities for buyers in 2025.

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Rising mortgage rates and economic shifts continue to influence housing affordability and accessibility. Homeowners' insurance costs have surged due to climate risks, prompting state-led policy solutions.

Sharing expenses with friends or family, like splitting groceries or carpooling, helps reduce costs. Establishing an emergency fund ensures financial security; aim to save 3-6 months of expenses.

Start Early: Sellers should begin the process early, evaluating their home and preparing for the market.Home Preparation: Sellers should invest in updates, cleaning, and professional staging to increase appeal.

Long-term care insurance shields retirement funds by covering care costs like home care or assisted living. Cash-value life insurance offers tax-deferred growth, ideal for those maximizing retirement plans and seeking additional savings.

Ensure your coverage includes extended or guaranteed replacement cost to cover spikes in repair costs. Don’t skip flood insurance—99% of counties faced flooding between 1996-2019, according to FEMA.

Utah's housing market has a 20.7% chance of a 5% price drop over the past 25 years, lower than the US 26.4% avg. Since 2000, the median home price ↑ 210%, higher than the national ↑ 196%.