Salt Lake Home Sales Climb to Record High in July 2020
Salt Lake Home Sales Climb to Record High in July Salt Lake County home sales reached an all-time high in July at 2,093 homes sold, 15 percent higher than July 2019. It's the first time monthly sales surpassed 2,000 closings since the MLS began keeping records....
Utah Real Estate Tip – there are no “easy” transactions.
Real Estate Legal Tip - there are no "easy" transactions.Some people say that when the market is hot, "I can sell my home myself," or "I don't need an experienced agent because it costs money," or "how hard can it be?"Curtis Bullock From the Salt Lake Board of...
The Cost of Renting Vs. Buying a Home
The Cost of Renting Vs. Buying a HomeSome HighlightsThe percentage of income needed to afford a median-priced home today is declining, while that for renting is on the rise.This is making buying a home an increasingly attractive option for many people, especially with...
Forbearance Numbers Are Lower Than Experts Forecasted
Forbearances have stayed well under the rate experts initially forecasted. Let's connect if you have questions about your options.
Top Reasons People Are Moving This Year In 2020
The Top Reasons People Are Moving This YearToday, Americans are moving for a variety of different reasons. The current health crisis has truly re-shaped our lifestyles and our needs. Spending extra time where we currently live is enabling many families to re-evaluate...
Utah ranks in the Top 10 states when it comes to the highest percent change in house appreciation, according to the House Price Index by the Federal Housing Finance Agency. The report noted that Utah home prices have appreciated 46.03 percent in the past five years. Nevada posted the highest appreciation at 81.84 percent. Connecticut was the lowest at 7.91 percent. The U.S. five-year average was 34.71 percent. Salt Lake City ranked No. 22 of 383 U.S. metropolitan areas in highest appreciation. Over the past five years home prices in the Salt Lake City area have increased 47.24 percent. The HPI is a broad measure of the movement of single-family house prices. It serves as a timely, accurate indicator of house price trends at various geographic levels. Written by Salt Lake Board or Realtors