Salt Lake City used to be one of the hottest real estate markets in the country, but now is ranked No. 116 out of 300 metros in the month of August, according to Realtor.com. Salt Lake is a “slightly hot” market that is “cooling down.” Median days on market is 30.5 days, with inventory moving 6 percent faster than last year and 30.5 days faster than the U.S. overall. Properties in the area receive an average number of views 0.7 times lower than the U.S. average. Courtesy Source Salt Lake Board of Realtors
What credit Score Do You Need to Qualify for a Mortgage
What FICO® Score Do You Need to Qualify for a Mortgage? While a recent announcement from CNBC shares that the average national FICO® score has reached an all-time high of 706, the good news for potential buyers is that you don’t need a score that high to qualify for a...
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What Is the Cost of Waiting Until Next Year to Buy?
What Is the Cost of Waiting Until Next Year to Buy? Some Highlights: The “cost of waiting to buy” is defined as the additional funds necessary to buy a home if prices and interest rates were to increase over a period of time. Freddie Mac forecasts interest rates will...
Is Your House “Priced to Sell Immediately”?
Is Your House “Priced to Sell Immediately”? In today’s real estate market, more houses are coming to market every day. Eager buyers are searching for their dream homes, so setting the right price for your house is one of the most important things you can do. According...
Utah had the second highest house-price appreciation of all states in the second quarter year-over-year
Utah had the second highest house-price appreciation of all states in the second quarter year-over-year Utah had the second highest house-price appreciation of all states in the second quarter year-over-year, according to a new report by the Federal Housing Finance...
What Will Home Prices Look Like Over the Next Few Years
What Will Home Prices Look Like Over the Next Few Years? September 19th, 2019 Home prices will continue to rise throughout 2023. This means that now is a great time to sell! If you're thinking of listing your home, let's get together to determine your best move.
4 Reasons to Sell This Fall In Utah With Utah Realty
Utah Realty 4 Reasons to Sell This Fall Some Highlights: Buyers are active in the market and often competing with one another for available listings. Housing inventory is still under the 6-month supply found in a normal housing market. Homes are still selling...
Experts Predict a Strong Housing Market for the Rest of 2019 We’re in the back half of the year, and with a decline in interest rates as well as home price and wage appreciation, many are wondering what the predictions are for the remainder of 2019. Here’s what some...
Three Benefits of Growing Equity in Your Home
The Benefits of Growing Equity in Your Home Over the last couple of years, we’ve heard quite a bit about rising home prices. Today, expert projections still forecast continued growth, just at a slower pace. One of the often-overlooked benefits of rising home prices is...