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NAR’s chief economist praises recovering Utah housing market
Yun’s comments follow a report earlier this month which found that Utah home sales in 2011 had reached their highest level since 2007 more..
Patient investors buying a home in Utah may see purchase pay off
Throughout 2011, and actually since 2006, investors have turned to these properties to generate additional revenue streams. more..
Luxury home of Whitney Houston still available for sale
The property has been available for sale since 2009, when its price was set at $2.5 million. more..
FHA Loans
Higher fees, fewer tax deductions could harm FHA borrowers
According to a recent report, FHA borrowers who have a $200,000 loan could be faced with an additional $500 in costs annually. more..
Payroll tax extension could have hidden ramifications for homebuyers
Part of the payroll tax extension, approved last weekend by the Senate, raises the fees charged on home mortgages backed by government sponsored entities. more..
Home Refinance
Construction industry expects more green energy remodeling
Nearly a quarter of remodelers expect to conduct green remodeling by 2016, compared with only 8 percent that made the same claim this year. more..
Improving Utah economic conditions set pace for country
In January, Utah’s unemployment rate declined for the third consecutive month and its consumer attitude index steadied at about 20 points higher than the national figure. more..
Advice for Home Buyers
Borrowers should insist on home inspection when buying a home in Utah
Vandalism to foreclosed homes has been common across the country, as borrowers have grown more frustrated with lenders and overarching economic conditions. more..
Stigmatized properties sell for cheap in some markets
Homeowners who are willing to overlook a violent crime that predated their purchasing of a property could obtain a home for quite cheap. more..
Debt Consolidation
Marketing company pays mortgages in exchange for new paint job
Some homeowners in California are receiving $2,000 per month in exchange for converting their homes to billboards. more..
Marketing company pays mortgages in exchange for new paint job
Some homeowners in California are receiving $2,000 per month in exchange for converting their homes to billboards. more..
Real Estate Market News
Short sales could add more homes to market
Short sales involve a lender allowing a borrower to pay less than the full amount owed on a mortgage when the house is sold. more..
As rent prices climb, Americans may turn to buying a home in Utah
With economic conditions still improving, some individuals may not be able to account for the higher costs of living that may come with renting. more..