Want to Get the Most Money from The Sale of Your Home? Use These 2 Tips!
Every homeowner wants to make sure they maximize their financial reward when selling their home. But how do you guarantee that you receive the maximum value for your house? Here are two keys to ensure that you get the highest price possible. 1. Price it a LITTLE LOW This may seem counterintuitive, but let’s look …
How to Protect Your Belongings With Insurance
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.
3 buildings in Utah among hundreds of federal properties ‘designated for disposal’
Three federal properties in Utah, including the IRS Service Center in Ogden, the St. George Federal Building, and the Wallace F. Bennett Federal Building in Salt Lake, are among hundreds designated for disposal by the GSA. These buildings are considered “non-core” and...
How Stable Is Utah’s Housing Market?
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%.
Happy St. Patrick’s Day
St Patrick's Day is the day we all turn a bit Irish. 13 million pints of Guinness are consumed worldwide on St. Patrick's Day. Green is now the traditional color of St. Patrick's Day.
US Market Trends: Is Passive Investing Out?
Positive sentiment is growing, with lower interest rates fostering liquidity and selective investment opportunities.Investors must focus on active management and asset selection as the market evolves post-2024.
Fed Holds Rates Steady at 4.24%-4.5%
The Federal Reserve held key interest rates at 4.25%-4.5% despite Trump’s calls for immediate cuts.Inflation remains at 2.9%, with steady job growth and strong consumer spending supporting the economy.The Fed’s next policy meeting is scheduled for March 18-19, 2025.
Is requiring buyers to live in the homes they purchase a solution to Utah’s housing issues?
A bill in Utah aims to address the impact of investors on first-time homebuyers by requiring buyers of single-family homes in Salt Lake County to sign an affidavit stating their intent to live in the home for at least a year if purchased within the first 30 days on...
First-Time Homebuyer: Do You Qualify?
A first-time home buyer hasn’t owned a primary residence in the past three years. Renters, even those with no prior homeownership, qualify for first-time buyer assistance programs.
Happy Women’s Day
International Women's Day, also known as IWD for short, grew out of the labour movement to become a recognized annual event by the UN.It all started in 1908 when 15K women marched through NYC demanding shorter working hours, better pay and the right to vote....
10 Best States to Buy a House in 2025
As 2025 approaches, many are exploring the best states for homeownership in the U.S. Key contenders include Iowa, known for its low cost of living and stable housing market; Indiana, offering affordability and a blend of urban and rural living; and Utah, with a strong...