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 Agency. In the 12 months ended June 30, house prices in the Beehive State increased 7.73 percent. Only Idaho showed greater house appreciation over the same period. Rounding out the top five states were Tennessee, Georgia and Arizona. At 1.21 percent, Delaware had the lowest appreciatio
The Perks of Downsizing When You Retire
The Perks of Downsizing When You Retire Some Highlights If you’re about to retire, or just did, downsizing can be a good way to try to cut down on some of your expenses. Smaller homes typically have lower energy and maintenance costs. Plus, you may have...
The Top 5 Reasons You Need a Real Estate Agent when Buying a Home
The Top 5 Reasons You Need a Real Estate Agent when Buying a Home You may have heard headlines in the news lately about agents in the real estate industry and discussions about their commissions. And if you’re following along, it can be pretty confusing....
Boomers Moving Will Be More Like a Gentle Tide Than a Tsunami
Boomers Moving Will Be More Like a Gentle Tide Than a Tsunami Have you heard the term “Silver Tsunami” getting tossed around recently? If so, here’s what you really need to know. That phrase refers to the idea that a lot of baby boomers are going to move or downsize...
Utah Licensed Real Estate Agents
In the past, we have had over 30,000 Active licenses. At the End of 2023 here is where we stand. Data is sourced from the Utah Division of Real Estate 22, 853 Active Licensees Sales Agent - 18,517 Principal Broker - 2442 Branch Broker - 171 Inactive - 4016 In...
11 Must-Do Actions To Ensure A Smooth Transition Into Your New Residence
11 Must-Do Actions To Ensure A Smooth Transition Into Your New Residence Moving into a new residence marks a significant milestone that brims with excitement and potential. However, to translate this new beginning into a seamless transition, careful planning and a...
3 Helpful Tips for First-Time Homebuyers
3 Helpful Tips for First-Time Homebuyers Some Highlights Trying to buy your first home? If you’re worried about affordability today or the limited number of homes for sale, these tips can help. Look into homebuyer programs, expand your search area, and consider...
Short list of things that you must get rid of before moving
Embarking on a new chapter of your life by relocating to a different home can be an exciting yet daunting process. The key to ensuring a smooth and stress-free move lies in effective preparation and organization, of which a critical component is the pre-move purge....
What Are Experts Saying About the Spring Housing Market?
What Are Experts Saying About the Spring Housing Market? If you’re planning to move soon, you might be wondering if there'll be more homes to choose from, where prices and mortgage rates are headed, and how to navigate today’s market. If so, here's what the...
NAR Lawsuit Update – How does this effect Utah Realty?
NAR Lawsuit Update What we Know.... The NAR has reached a settlement agreement on the class action lawsuits relating to the offer of compensation rule. Details are in the link below. There is much to digest and more info and training will come out in the days ahead....
Why Access Is So Important When Selling Your House
Why Access Is So Important When Selling Your House If you’re gearing up to sell your house this spring, one of the early conversations you’ll have with your agent is about how much access you want to give buyers. And you may not realize just how important it is to...
