utah: Is Buying a Home in 2012 within Your Means? - 01/19/12 04:29 PM
Homebuyer Representation, Inc. offers a free consultation to home buyers.
What does it mean to consult an Exclusive Buyer's Agent? A consultation is a one-time meeting to get any of your real estate questions answered and to find out what it would take to buy a home. The meeting can be … (1 comments)
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utah: 2012 Salt Lake Housing Forecast Report - 01/18/12 03:34 PM
I attended the 2012 Salt Lake Housing Forecast Meeting this morning. The two presenters this year were Eric Belsky, Managing Director of the Joint Center for Housing Studies at Harvard University and James Wood, director of the University of Utah’s Bureau of Economic and Business Research. While Mr. Wood's remarks … (0 comments)
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utah: 2012 Salt Lake Housing Forecast - 01/06/12 03:18 PM
I'm looking forward to the 2012 Salt Lake Housing Forecast Breakfast on Wednesday, January 18th. Eric Belsky, Director of the Joint Center for Housing Studies at Harvard University will present on the key factors crucial to supporting a housing and economic recovery in Utah and the nation.
James Wood, Director of … (0 comments)
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utah: Townhome Buyer Avoids Poor Purchase with Agent on Her Side - 11/10/11 03:22 PM
My Exclusive Buyer's Agent took me on as a client when he was busy with other personal things and yet he was one of the most professional people I have ever worked with.
He went the extra mile to help me find what I was looking for every time.
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utah: First Time Buyers - Should You Buy a Home in 2012? - 11/09/11 02:32 PM
Low interest rates and still falling home prices make it tempting to buy a house now, but before purchasing, wise buyers are looking at their big picture.Most of those who will buy homes in 2012 will buy because it makes sense for them to do so. Security (at their current employer … (0 comments)
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utah: The Highest Level of Representation for Buyers - 11/03/11 04:40 PM
My last blog entry was a testimonial from me about my new dentist. What does that have to do with buying a home? Lots.
Everybody should know about biomimetic dentistry and doctors like Dr. Noot. I really connected with him and his practice because:
1. He really cares about what is … (0 comments)
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utah: Utah Housing and Mortgage Trends Compared to Other States - 10/26/11 02:26 PM
U.S. Housing and Mortgage Trends
(Source: October 2011 report by CoreLogic)
The homeownership rate is down... almost 10% compared to the homeownership rate in 1980.
The median household income is down... (lowest level since 1996)
Both renters and owners are spending a greater percentage of their income on housing costs (over 1/3 of … (0 comments)
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utah: Military Buyer Chooses an Exclusive Buyer Agent (EBA) with Great Results! - 10/03/11 08:28 PM
I’ve done extensive research in home buying over the past few years. I knew the only way to go was an EBA (Exclusive Buyer’s Agent), but I didn't know of any in Utah.
Fortunately, a random internet search brought up Benjamin Clark with Homebuyer Representation. I called him, and then … (0 comments)
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utah: Salt Lake City "Super" Accredited Buyer Representative - 09/30/11 03:10 PM
Well, I did it again! I decided to get the ABR designation for the second time. Yes, this means I took the entire curriculum over again, so you could say I'm twice as knowledgeable as those who have only earned the Accredited Buyer Representative designation once!
Okay, so maybe I didn't … (0 comments)
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utah: FHA MIP on the Rise - FHA Loans Becoming Less Attractive, Costing More - 02/16/11 04:05 PM
FHA Annual Mortgage Insurance Premium just went up another .25%
On a $300,000 loan, this means the monthly payment just went up $62.50 per month!
This goes into effect on loans insured by FHA on or after April 18, 2011.
I hope our new construction buyers with FHA loans have homes … (3 comments)
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utah: Being Romantic - 02/16/11 03:42 PM
What does romance have to do with real estate?
Probably not much.
Nevertheless, my last blog entry focused on romantic things to do in the Salt Lake City, Utah in response to Salt Lake being ranked by Amazon.com as the 14th most romantic city in the US. The ranking was … (0 comments)
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utah: Romantic Things to do in the Salt Lake City Utah Area - 02/14/11 10:22 PM
Well, it's Valentine's Day and I better get out of my office soon, but first I have to post this blog entry I've been working on for the past week.
A local news station posted a story about Salt Lake City, Utah being on Amazon.com's Top 20 Most Romantic Cities. I … (0 comments)
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utah: Home Prices Up in 6 Salt Lake County Cities - 02/08/11 04:26 PM
This is in no way a suggestion that the market has hit bottom in any of these areas, but in the fourth quarter of 2010 home prices were actually up in 6 Salt Lake County cities. We'll have to wait until we are into the Spring season to see if the … (0 comments)
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utah: Home Prices Down 6% in Salt Lake County - 02/08/11 04:12 PM
As an Exclusive Buyer's Agent I'm constantly exposed to the inventory on the market in the Salt Lake area.
There are still a ton of overpriced listings on the market, but that's improving.
1. Inventory is actually falling. My gut feeling is that the majority of homes coming off the market … (0 comments)
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utah: Utah Ranked Best State for Business and Careers - 10/22/10 05:43 PM
Among all 50 states, Utah adds yet another top end ranking to it's list of growing accolades I've been trying to keep up with over the past few years. Forbes.com recently ranked Utah as the "Best State for Business and Careers."
Here are a few other honors earned by Utah and … (3 comments)
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utah: Salt Lake City Best Commute in Country - 09/10/10 01:26 AM
In the first quarter 2010, Salt Lake City Metro Area was ranked #1 for the best commute out of the 60 largest metropolitan areas in the country.
Barring a major accident or closure, the Salt Lake City metro area is quick and easy to get around. On most days you can … (1 comments)
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utah: Salt Lake City is the Least Stressful City in America! - 09/10/10 01:13 AM
According to a just released report on Portfolio.com Salt Lake ranks as the least stressful city in the US!
Considerations for ranking the cities in the report include commute time, outdoor activities, health, employment levels, income growth, crime, pollution, murder, cost of housing, personal finances... even how many days of sunshine … (2 comments)
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utah: Utah 2nd Healthiest State - 04/14/10 11:55 AM
Old news, but good news.
Utah moved from 5th healthiest state to 2nd healthiest state in the U.S.
Utah ranked either first or second in the following categories:
Prevalence of smoking
Infant mortality
Cancer deaths
Prevalence of binge drinking
Children in poverty
Preventable hospitalizations.
Vermont ranked as the Healthiest State.
Article … (6 comments)
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utah: Avenues Homebuyers Find Working with Exclusive Buyer's Agent "Extremely Rewarding Experience" - 04/13/10 12:28 PM
We relocated from California at the end of last summer, and having sold our home there, we were excited to begin looking for a new one in the Sugarhouse area. Initially, we were using a listing agent that was set up for us by the relocation company.
When it became … (0 comments)
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utah: Salt Lake City Home Buyer - Exclusive Buyers Agent Was "Wholly Dedicated to My Cause" - 04/07/10 12:37 AM
Benjamin Clark of Homebuyer Representation, Inc. in Salt Lake City, Utah, helped me find and buy my home. He was an excellent agent in all ways and I recommend him wholeheartedly to any potential home buyer.
Because he is an Exclusive Buyer's Agent, Ben was wholly dedicated to my cause throughout … (3 comments)
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