Uncategorized 2025 Housing Market Forecasts The latest 2025 forecasts show mortgage rates are projected to come down slightly, prices are forecast to rise, and more homes will be available for sale. Want to know more about what this could mean for your plans this year? Let’s connect.
Uncategorized One Home-buying Step You Don’t Want To Skip: Pre-Approval You may not know much about one essential step in the home-buying process: pre-approval. Here’s a rundown of what it is and why it’s necessary. What Is Pre-Approval? Pre-approval is like getting a green light from a lender. It lets you know how much they will let you borrow for a home. To determine that […]
Uncategorized Roughly 11,000 Homes Will Sell Today – Will Yours Be One of Them? Are you hesitant to sell your house because you worry no one will buy at current rates and prices? Here’s some perspective that can help. The market isn’t at a standstill. While there were fewer sales last year than in a normal market, roughly 4 million homes still sold (not including new construction), according to the National […]
Uncategorized How Much Home Equity Have You Gained? The Answer Might Surprise You Have you ever considered how much wealth you’ve built as a homeowner? As home values rise, so does your net worth. And, if you’ve been in your house for a few years (or longer), there’s a good chance you’re sitting on a pile of equity — maybe even more than you realize. What Is Home […]
Uncategorized How Mortgage Rates Affect Your Monthly Payment
Uncategorized What To Save for When Buying a Home Knowing what to budget for when buying a home may feel intimidating — but it doesn’t have to be. You can take control of the process by understanding the costs you may encounter upfront. Here are a few things experts say you should consider as you plan ahead. 1. Down Payment Saving for your down […]
Uncategorized Mortgage Forbearance: A Helpful Option for Homeowners Facing Challenges Let’s face it – life can throw some curveballs. Financial struggles can happen to anyone, whether it’s a job loss, unexpected bills, or a natural disaster. But here’s the good news. If you’re a homeowner feeling the squeeze, there’s a lifeline many people don’t realize is still available: mortgage forbearance. What Is Mortgage Forbearance? As Bankrate explains: […]
Uncategorized Time in the Market Beats Timing the Market Are you trying to decide whether buying a home now or waiting makes more sense? There’s much to consider, from what’s happening in the market to your changing needs. But generally speaking, aiming to time the market isn’t a good strategy – too many factors are at play for that to be possible. That’s why […]
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Uncategorized Get Ready To Buy in 2025 If buying a home is on your goal sheet this year, here’s how to make it happen. Focus on improving your credit, planning for your down payment, getting pre-approved, and prioritizing your wish list. But first, let’s connect so you have expert advice every step of the way.
Uncategorized Home Staging FAQ: What You Need To Know You may have heard that staging your home correctly can make a big difference when you sell it. But what exactly is home staging, and is it worth your time and effort? Here are a few quick FAQs to help you decide how much to prioritize staging as you prepare for your move. What Is […]
Uncategorized New Year, New Home: How To Make It Happen in 2025 This is when many people take a moment to reflect and set their goals for this year. And as you picture what you want your 2025 to look like, one thing that may pop into your mind is the vision of you in a new home. But how do you get there? And where do […]
Uncategorized How Eco-Friendly Features Can Boost Your Home’s Value Selling your house? Or are you just looking to increase the value and appeal of your home when you do? You should know that homebuyers are increasingly looking for homes with environmentally friendly features. What Energy Efficient Features Do Buyers Want? According to recent data from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), when buyers think about eco-friendly features, […]
Uncategorized Why More Sellers Are Hiring a Real Estate Agent
Uncategorized What’s Motivating More Buyers To Choose a Newly Built Home? Planning to buy a home soon? Why not go for something brand-new? Because data shows many more buyers are seeing the appeal of new home construction these days, you may find out it’s what you want, too. The National Association of Realtors (NAR) explains that newly built homes accounted for 15% of all homes sold last year. That’s a significant increase […]
Uncategorized The #1 Reason People Move: To Be Closer to Family and Friends   Have you ever considered packing up and moving to be closer to the people who mean the most to you? Maybe you’re tired of long drives to see your family or wish your kids could spend more time with their grandparents. A lot of other people feel the same way. According to recent data from the National […]
Uncategorized How Home Equity May Help You Buy Your Next Home in Cash Building equity in your house is one of the most significant financial advantages of homeownership. And right now, homeowners nationwide are sitting on record amounts of it. Here’s a look at how that equity could be a game changer for you and why it’ll flip your perspective from “Why would I move right now?” to “Why wouldn’t […]
Uncategorized Assistance programs for First-Time home buyers Utah offers several programs designed to help first-time homebuyers overcome financial barriers. These programs focus on down payment assistance, affordable mortgage options, and educational resources. Here’s an overview of key assistance programs available in Utah: 1. Utah Housing Corporation (UHC) Programs The Utah Housing Corporation is a primary source of assistance for first-time buyers in […]
Uncategorized The Truth About Down Payments There’s a misconception that you must put 20% of the purchase price down when buying a home. But the truth is, many people don’t put down that much unless they’re trying to make their offer more competitive. And if you want to give your savings a boost, look into down payment assistance. Thousands of programs […]
Uncategorized Struggling To Sell Your House? Read This. Ideally, when you sell your house, it will go smoothly: you will get top dollar for it, sell it quickly, and everything will go smoothly. Many people don’t realize that even in today’s market, where there are more buyers than homes for sale, there are still things that can cause delays or even prevent a […]
Uncategorized The Biggest Perks of Buying a Home This Winter Waiting for perfect market conditions often means missing out. Because what you may not realize is, if you’re ready and able to buy, this time of year could actually give you an edge. Here’s why. As the weather cools down, the housing market can too – and that works in your favor. You Likely Won’t […]