buy: Owning Becomes More Attractive as Rent's Rise, Home Prices and Interest Rates Fall - 04/10/09 01:48 AM
Demand for rental homes and units in many parts of the country is on the rise as many homeowners who are unable to refinance their mortgages to today's lower rates because their property values have declined have sold their homes "short" or left them altogether after foreclosure. Increased restrictions for obtaining … (1 comments)
buy: Think the Seller Pays the Real Estate Fees? Think Again! - 02/25/09 06:27 PM
Most Buyers are told that the Seller pays all the real estate fees. This is not exactly true.
That the Seller pays the fees is semantics. Your cash (or loan) to buy the home is what gives the Seller the proceeds with which to pay their agent and other settlement fees. … (3 comments)
buy: Real Estate Negotiation Skills a Must for All Salt Lake Area Home Buyers, Especially in the Current Market - 10/13/08 01:33 PM
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH - Benjamin D. Clark has been awarded the Certified Negotiation Expert (CNE) designation, achieved by real estate professionals who have successfully completed formal training in the art of negotiation. Agents who receive this certification are in the top 1% of all agents nationally.
Buyer's agents with … (4 comments)
buy: Are Home Buyers Being Tricked Into Agency Relationships? - 06/03/08 12:14 PM
CASE:
Buyer does not have an agent.
Buyer sees a home for sale on the internet.
Buyer calls Listing Agent to see the home.
Listing Agent sends an "Associate" to show the home to the Buyer.
Associate asks Buyer if they have an agent.
Buyer says "No."
Associate shows Buyer the home. … (2 comments)
The story makes a few interesting statements about Salt Lake's ecoonomy that I thought should be considered by anyone considering a move to the area, as … (10 comments)
buy: Salt Lake - 2nd Least Stressful Metropolitan Area in US - 03/11/08 01:25 AM
Back on February 11th, I somehow missed this study, but another agent's post brought it to my attention today. BizJournals.com ran a story that proclaimed Salt Lake City "the runner-up in the low-stress derby. It enjoys America's smallest unemployment rate, 2.6 percent, as well as light traffic, healthy citizens and low … (2 comments)
buy: Which Are GOOD Reasons to Buy Now? - 03/08/08 09:03 PM
Which of the following are GOOD reasons to buy a home now? Tax AdvantagesMore InventoryLower PricesLower AppreciationLow Rates (Historically Speaking)Lower payments now, even if prices drop (assuming interest rates continue to rise)Sellers/Builders offering more incentives/more willing to negotiateMore loan programs (Did I just say that?) - Will more and more products be … (9 comments)
buy: Utah Leads Nation in Price Appreciation (STILL!) - 02/26/08 06:42 PM
The Office of Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight has issued the report we have all been waiting for... Utah still leads the nation in home-price appreciation! Of course, these reports are a little behind the times and I wouldn't expect anyone to believe that homes appreciated at 9.7% for January or February. I'm still … (4 comments)
buy: Rents are Rising - But so are Rates! - 02/23/08 11:53 PM
Apartment Rents in Salt Lake are on the rise, making a home purchase more attractive for those who will be staying in the area for a few years. Homes available for purchase are at extremely high levels and that makes it a Buyer's market. But, as the common phrase goes, Buyer Beware! … (4 comments)
buy: To Buy Or Not To Buy? This is the Answer (Salt Lake City, Utah) - 02/17/08 09:49 PM
Salt Lake Market in a Nutshell (February 15, 2008):Number of Homes Listed: UPNumber of Homes Sold: DOWNList Prices: DOWNSOLD Prices: UP To Buy or Not to Buy: BUY It's a Buyer's Market. What are you waiting for? If you are thinking about buying a home in the Salt Lake area, make sure you get … (3 comments)
buy: Does the "Right" way to buy a home change? - 02/13/08 01:37 PM
Last year, CNN Money posted a Spring Home-Buying Guide. The link is: CNN Money - Spring Home-Buying Guide: 6 ways to do it right They say to get pre-approved first, shop at least 4 or 5 lenders, work with an agent who will represent you only, etc. etc. etc. The most important factor is making … (2 comments)
buy: Buying a Home (Smarter, not Harder) - 05/08/07 12:27 AM
Utah's smartest homebuyers have found that the best way to buy a home is to make sure the agent working for them, works ONLY for them! Think about it:In Utah, the Seller's Agent is bound to get the Seller the best price and terms. Can the Seller's agent prepare a market analysis for … (0 comments)
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Demand for rental homes and units in many parts of the country is on the rise as many homeowners who are unable to refinance their mortgages to today's lower rates because their property values have declined have sold their homes "short" or left them altogether after foreclosure. Increased restrictions for obtaining … (1 comments)
