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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
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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

Inheriting a House That is Paid Off – 7 Step Checklist

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Inheriting a house that is paid off can be more of a hassle than most think. Inheriting a house that your grandma, parents (Mom or Dad) or from any other relative or friend can put you into an interesting situation sometimes. You might want to keep it but then wonder if you have to pay … Continued

Should I Sell My House Now In Utah or Wait? (2024)

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Sell My House Now or Wait? Home sales have slowed a lot since the highs of the market 4 years ago. The total number of homes sold in Utah is very close to the lowest level in the last 5 years. This has caused home prices to drop about 10% from the top of the … Continued
How to buy land and build a house in Utah

How to Buy Land and Build a House in Utah

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Trying to sell your home to possibly build a house? If so, today’s article is for you. We’ll discuss how to buy land in Utah, the process to take and help you connect the dots to see if it would be a smart move to buy land and build.  Buying land and building a house … Continued
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Is it Smart to Buy Land and Build Later in 5 Steps

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Confused on whether it’s smart or not to buy an existing house or buy land to build your own house on? You’re not alone. Many people are trying to live the “American dream,” of owning a house. A popular possibility of that home-owner-dream is buying land to build a house later. Is that the smart … Continued
Should You Renovate Before You Sell your House?

Should I Remodel Before Selling

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In this market you may be wondering if it’s even worthwhile to remodel before you sell. While certain renovations won’t garner a higher asking price there are projects that could make remodeling worthwhile. Here are some questions to consider before you decide to renovate your home before selling: What is the Condition of your Home? … Continued