How do I Pick a Real Estate Agent?
25,371 People with an Active Real Estate License ( Anyone that passes the State Test)
14560 People that are Realtors in Utah (These people need to adhere to a stricter code of ethics and belong to Utah Real Estate Board of Realtors)
313 Certified Residential Specialists ( Extensive training and proof of a successful transaction record showing experience)
30 Master Certified Negotiation Expert (Three Series multiple class training course)
Finding a Realtor that has full time experience is key to a smooth transaction. I am Certified as a Residential Specialist and as a Master Certified Negotiation Expert.
8 Tips For First-Time Homebuyers
First-time homebuyers should follow eight essential steps: assess debt and ensure a manageable debt-to-income ratio, check and correct credit score errors, review budget for additional costs, determine down payment, get preapproved for a mortgage, identify desired...
2.25% Fed Rate: Coming by 2027?
Fed projects a 2% in rate cuts by end of 2027. Forecast: Fed funds rate to decline to 2.25%–2.50% by late 2027. Despite tariff-driven inflation bumps, slowing growth will push Fed to cut further. 10-year Treasury yield forecast to fall to 3.25% by 2028, down from 4.2%...
2025 Housing Forecast: Housing Prices up 3%
The experts forecast a 3% national housing price increase in 2025 due to limited supply. High mortgage rates discourage homeowners from selling, keeping supply low and supporting price stability.
Will 2026 Finally Jumpstart Home Sales?
High mortgage rates in 2025 slowed home sales, but improvement is expected starting in 2026. Experts predict existing home sales may ↑ 10–15% as conditions improve in 2026.
Homebuyers, Don’t Wait for a Miracle Rate
Mortgage rates increased after five weeks of declines, driven by stronger-than-expected economic indicators. Experts forecast minimal rate relief through late 2025 despite Federal Reserve predictions of future cuts. Waiting for rate drops may backfire as housing...