Category: Utah Real Estate Articles
Top 7 Surprises That Hurts Home Appraisals And Your Most Important Questions Answered
Do home appraisers look in closets? How about the garage? It can be nerve wracking to prepare for a home appraisal — knowing that the price they set will largely determine how much you can sell your home for — and you may be wondering just how thorough a home inspection will be. Read more … Continued
What Is A Wraparound Mortgage? Warnings and How to Use it
If there’s anything to be said about real estate, it’s that terminology can frequently be obscure. So obscure, it can seem practically indecipherable sometimes. Take a wraparound loan or wraparound mortgage, for example. It may sound like a fairly esoteric term, but it’s actually quite common. With the increased popularity of seller/owner financed loans, you … Continued
What Factors Have The Biggest Impact On the Utah Housing Market?
The Utah Housing Market Just how turbulent is the Utah housing market right now? Ask any Salt Lake City area homeowner, and you’re likely to get an earful about how the Utah housing market has changed in the last 3 years. Home prices have been since the dip in prices about 24 months ago. Fast … Continued
Quit Claim Deed Loopholes – Top 10 Must Know Tips with Q&A’s
Not too long ago, I was approached by a homeowner named Mr. Johnson, who found himself tangled in the complexities of real estate transactions. His eldest daughter was about to spread her wings and fly across the country for her first job post-college. He wanted to gift her the modest, family home that held so … Continued
Utah Inheritance Laws, Next of Kin and Intestate Succession [Newbie Guide]
Whether you have inherited property or you’re planning on naming your own heirs, estate planning and inheritance laws are something lower on the totem poles of fun things to do. Especially when it comes to answering questions of drafting a will. Creating your last foreclosure will and testament can frequently dredge up hostile emotions, especially … Continued
Non-QM Loans for Beginners
I get it, traditional bank loans can be great if you fit into their narrow little box. But what if you don’t? What if you’re self-employed, have irregular income, or just don’t check all the boxes for a conventional mortgage? That’s where non-QM loans come in. I’m Gary Parker, a real estate investor, and I … Continued
What is Pre Foreclosure – What you might be missing
Discover the ins and outs of pre foreclosure , from the start of the process, pre-foreclosure procedures and your rights as a homeowner under state and federal laws. Expand your knowledge and make informed decisions with our comprehensive pre-foreclosure guide. What is Pre Foreclosure When things start to go bad for home owners because of … Continued
Should I Sell My House Now In Utah or Wait? (2025)
Sell My House Now or Wait? Home sales have slowed a lot since the highs of the market 4 and a half years ago. The total number of homes sold in Utah is very close to the lowest level in the last 5 years; however, all 4 quarters of home sales in 2024 were a … Continued
How to Get a Child Support Lien Removed to Sell a House
According to the Utah Department of Human Services, over $152.9 Million was collected from child support payments in 2024. Child support liens placed on your home can be especially distressing. And even if you’ve made every concerted effort to keep up with mortgage payments and property taxes, it can come from out of the blue—and … Continued