Local water managers have been required to coalesce their plans to address the issue, which is becoming increasingly more serious by the year. more..
Category Archives: Advice for Home Buyers
Living conditions and demographics are ideal for growing Utah families
There are environments for all residents and vacationers alike, whether they prefer hiking, skiing or just a day under the sun. more..
Average homebuyer plans to spend 15 years in one property
Since homeowners do not appear to be as mobile as they once were, they increasingly need to utilize long-term, strategic thinking when committing to a home purchase. more..
Record-low interest rates, high housing affordability welcome news for Utahns
With the rating coming in at 206.1, the NAR determined that the average American family has two times the household income needed to purchase a home. more..
In some markets, buying a home has become more competitive
Part of this current market condition – although not in all areas – is attributable to low inventory numbers. more..
Home values to decline at a higher rate than originally expected
Housing experts believe home values will decline at a rate of 0.7 percent this year – higher than the 0.2 percent drop these experts predicted in December 2011. more..
Borrowers must tread carefully when seeking lending
A recent investigation by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has found that many lenders did not properly engage in the foreclosure process. more..
“Party house” laws should be studied before buying a home in Utah
The law, which prohibits rental terms of fewer than 30 days, ended up being a $29,000 mistake for those property owners. more..
Utah’s Housing Misery Index lower than other Sun Belt states
The Housing Misery Index combines the percent of delinquent and foreclosed homes with the percentage change in home prices since they reached their peak. more..
Rental rates slowed temporarily by increased home sales
When the housing crisis first hit, homeownership fell to a 14-year low and many former homeowners opted to rent properties instead. more..