Author: Gary Parker

What Stays With a House When You Sell It? Should It Stay Or Should It Go?

What to Do When You Sell Your House

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Maybe you have owned your home for twenty years. Maybe you have inherited a house or need to move for other reasons. Or maybe you are an any of the other home selling situations described here. In any case a number of home sellers in Utah have asked us what the courteous and legal step … Continued
Leak in Attic or Water Damage? Read This First!

Leak in Attic or Water Damage? Read This First!

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Notice a leak in your attic? Suspect water damage? Uh oh. Apart from being a soggy mess, leaks can also cause dangerous structural damage to the ceiling and other parts of the house may cost a lot of money to fix, enable mold to grow, and more. If you are wondering if you have a … Continued
Home Inspections Checklist For House Sellers

11 Step Utah Home Inspections Checklist For House Sellers

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Much like other states, the Utah home inspections process generally occurs twice as part of a general due diligence process. Utah Home Inspections The first, being from a licensed appraiser (typically at the request of a bank or lender) whose job is to perform minimal structural inspections; instead appraising the actual value of your home … Continued
The outside of a house showing the radon vent pipes.

Selling or Buying a House With Radon? Must Read!

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Looking to sell or buy a house but it has radon in it? What should you do? And whose obligation is it to get rid of? This article can answer all your questions about what radon is, how to get rid of it, and how it impacts any real estate transactions. What is radon? First, … Continued
How a 3rd Mortgage Works and If You Should Get One

How a 3rd Mortgage Works and If You Should Get One

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Hey, I’m Gary, and today we’re going to break down what a third mortgage is, when it makes sense to get one, and whether it’s the right move for you. If you’re here, you’re probably already familiar with mortgages (you’ve likely got one or two mortgages already), but there’s a lot to unpack when it … Continued
How Can You Sell an Old House that Needs a lot of Work?

Guide to Selling an Old House that Needs A lot of Work

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As of October 21, 2024, the average number of days a home is listed on the market is 54 days. If you are trying to sell an old house that needs work, then statistics show that your home may be on the market for a significantly longer period of time. Selling an Old House If … Continued
A brick home with a mother in law apartment.

Will a Mother in Law Apartment Help Sell My House Faster?

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Having a mother in law suite on your property or in your home can be an attractive quality to potential buyers. However, all the upkeep a mother in law suite may require might be a big turnoff for others. If you are considering adding a mother in law apartment to your house, this article is … Continued
A computer screen that lists what do appraisers look for .

What Do Appraisers Look For When Evaluating Your Home?

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The real value of anything in this life, including the value of your home, is really whatever someone is willing and capable to pay for it.  So why do we need appraisers to tell us what our homes are worth? The fast answer is appraisers help determine a “fair value” based upon recent sales of … Continued
Selling a House with Asbestos Siding? What to Know

Can You Sell a House with Asbestos Siding? What to Know

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You’ve filled out all the paperwork, finished packing up boxes, and maybe even found a buyer… but, you’re worried you won’t be able to sell because your house has asbestos siding. You’ve heard about all the health risks,  disadvantages, and obstacles asbestos in a house might make, and you’re wondering if there is anything you … Continued