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
Great News for Renters Who Want to Buy a Home
Great News for Renters Who Want to Buy a Home Rents in the United States have been skyrocketing since 2012. This has caused many renters to face a tremendous burden when juggling their housing expenses and the desire to save for a down payment at the same time. The...
How Owning a Home Can Make You Happier
Think owning a home can make you happier? It sure can! Let's connect to see if homeownership can brighten your day.
Does “Aging in Place” Make the Most Sense?
Does “Aging in Place” Make the Most Sense? A desire among many seniors is to “age in place.” According to the Senior Resource Guide, the term means, “…that you will be remaining in your own home for the later years of your life; not moving into a smaller home,...
The U.S. expansion, now in its 11th year, will continue through the 2020 presidential election
Strength of the Economy Is Surprising the Experts We’re currently in the longest economic recovery in U.S. history. That has caused some to ask experts to project when the next economic slowdown (recession) could occur. Two years ago, 67% of the economists surveyed by...
The top 10 highest Utah median prices in the fourth quarter by ZIP code
The median single-family home price in Salt Lake County in the fourth quarter increased to $378,000, up 8 percent compared to a median price of $350,000 in 2018's fourth quarter. Strong demand for homes is being driven by net in-migration and population increase. In...
First-Time Buyers Are Searching for Existing Homes This Year
First-Time Buyers Are Searching for Existing Homes This Year In the latest Housing Trends Report, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) measured the share of adults planning to buy a home over the next 12 months. The report indicates the percentage of all...
American Dream Grant
Homeownership matters. That is why the Salt Lake Board of Realtors® this year is giving away down payment housing grants. This is just one way for us to help our community. The next grant is for single parents. The deadline to apply for this grant is March 20.
Utah Real Estate Market Stats for December
An Exceptional Year for Salt Lake’sHousing Market | 2019 Was One of theBest Years in Overall Residential Sales
Attention Utah Home Buyers
2020 Homebuying Checklist Some Highlights: If you’re thinking of buying a home, plan ahead and stay on the right track, starting with pre-approval. Being proactive about the homebuying process will help set you up for success in each step. Make sure to work with a...
How Buyers Can Win By Downsizing in 2020
Marty Gale SRESHow Buyers Can Win By Downsizing in 2020 Home values have been increasing for 93 consecutive months, according to the National Association of Realtors. If you’re a homeowner, particularly one looking to downsize your living space, that’s great news, as...
