buying a home in tooele tooele real estate: Owning Your Tooele UT Home Better Than Renting - 04/22/17 05:33 AM
Owning a Home in Tooele UT is Much Better Than Renting Buy or Rent a homeOwning a home in Tooele UT is much better than renting. With an interest rate that is still super low, housing prices that have yet to match most of those in cities along the Wasatch Front, and the possibility of 100% financing using a USDA loan you really should consider the many advantages of owning your own home.
Here are a few to consider.
Owning vs Renting: Why High Rents Are Worse Than a Mortgage over the Long Term
If you’re at the stage in life … (3 comments)

buying a home in tooele tooele real estate: Want a Luxury Home in Tooele? - 04/16/17 07:04 AM
Look in Tooele UT If You Want a Luxury Home  
Find luxury homes hereLook in Tooele UT if you want a luxury home.
Assuming we can agree on what constitutes a luxury home, I think you can find every thing your looking for out here. or……you could  have one built in Tooele County for a lot less money than you can expect to pay closer to downtown\ SLC.
Here is an article from my pals at Keeping Current Matters that goes over some reasons to move up to more elaborate digs.
After you read that, I’ll give you my take … (0 comments)

buying a home in tooele tooele real estate: What's It Worth To Own a Home in Tooele UT - 07/08/16 10:17 PM
What's it worth to own a home in Tooele UT?
Berna posted this on Face Book this afternoon, and it points out  some of the areas in your life where you may be able to trade dollars in order to buy and afford your first home. Those people that will be helped most by the following graphics are those that understand all of the benefits of owning real estate in Tooele Utah.
When I analyze the graph though I am surprised  about the small percentage ( around 50%) of new buyers willing to cut back on new clothes, buy a less … (1 comments)

buying a home in tooele tooele real estate: Better To Buy Than Rent a House in Tooele UT - 07/04/16 12:06 AM
It's 36% Better To Buy Than Rent a House in Tooele
It's 36% better to buy than rent a house in Tooele UT.
In Tooele County, 36% may be stretching it for buying a home vs renting, but it's pretty darned good. So good, that if your even considering what is best for you, you need to do two things
Click on the graphic features below, and read it. Call me.... Berna Sloan 435-840-5029  This article I'm sharing with you was researched by my pals at Keeping Current Matters and takes a very broad view of the housing market. In fact it's a national … (0 comments)

buying a home in tooele tooele real estate: Singles Buying Houses in Tooele UT - 07/02/16 10:02 PM
Singles Buying Houses in Tooele UT
Over the last year I have noticed that a lot of singles are buying houses in Tooele UT.
At first I thought it was economic, that on one paycheck the sole owner making the payment had to make sure to get the best value possible.
Then I thought that maybe the attraction was the fact that Tooele County was the only community close to Salt Lake that was eligible for the FDA 100% mortgage.
Finally I examined the possibility that singles were more outdoorsy and were moving to Tooele for the rural  lifestyle and open … (1 comments)

buying a home in tooele tooele real estate: Tips On Buying Real Estate in Tooele UT - 04/24/16 01:22 AM
Tips on Buying Real Estate in Tooele UT
Miss last weeks tips on buying real estate in Tooele UT? No problem . Here are some thumbnails of postings that we did about finding a home in the area, buying a Tooele house, and some of the listings on the MLS.
If you are looking for a great buy on a new home, read the post about looking for homes in Grantsville. Compare the cost per square foot on any comparable home in the Salt Lake Valley ( be sure to pay attention to lot size).
The piece on looking for homes … (1 comments)

buying a home in tooele tooele real estate: Singles Buying Homes in Tooele UT - 04/15/16 08:03 PM
Singles Buying Houses in Tooele UT
Over the last year I have noticed that a lot of singles are buying houses in Tooele UT.
At first I thought it was economic, that on one paycheck the sole owner making the payment had to make sure to get the best value possible.
Then I thought that maybe the attraction was the fact that Tooele County was the only community close to Salt Lake that was eligible for the FDA 100% mortgage.
Finally I examined the possibility that singles were more outdoorsy and were moving to Tooele for the rural  lifestyle and open … (0 comments)

buying a home in tooele tooele real estate: American Dream is a Tooele UT Home - 03/19/16 10:35 PM
American Dream is a Tooele Home
  To many of us, the American Dream is a Tooele home with Tooele neighbors for our kids (grandkids) and their dogs.
It's owning your own home in an area that furnishes you and your family the lifestyle you have always dreamed about.
Those dreams can be and mostly are different for everyone.
Here are some of the various reasons many homeowners picked Tooele as the place to pursue their dreams.
 
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buying a home in tooele tooele real estate: Tooele UT Home Buying Info - 03/13/16 08:37 PM
 
Here is some Tooele UT home buying info to help evaluate various parts of the home buying puzzle in the valley. These articles appeared on my Facebook account last week and were provided to me by the good folks @ KCM. In case you missed them I thought they were worth putting out there again.
Article number 1 deals with how best to benefit from the money you spend for shelter. You are either paying rent, or making a house payment.
If you are paying rent, you are paying someone else's mortgage and building their wealth. That's NOT where you want … (0 comments)

buying a home in tooele tooele real estate: Find The House To Buy in Tooele UT - 02/21/16 02:08 AM
You've Found The House You Want To Buy
Now you have done it: you’ve found the house you want to buy. And it's in Tooele Utah.
The next step in buying a home in Tooele UT is to have you're agent make an offer that the seller will sign. 
Every single line in the purchase agreement is important, but, some are more critical to understand before signing.
Let’s look at some of the more important ones. Keep in mind, you should have an experienced agent here, walking you thru these, but you need to be involved.  After all, this is one of the … (0 comments)

buying a home in tooele tooele real estate: Tips For Tooele UT Home Buyers - 10/31/15 09:56 PM
 
Here are some tips for Tooele UT home buyers, that can make finding your new house easier and build your confidence as you make decisions about what part of Tooele is best for your family, how much home you can afford, and things you should look for in your Tooele Real Estate Agent.
All of these articles were originally published by Keeping Current Matters and were featured in my daily Face Book posts.
The articles about hiring a professional before you look for that new house, and how owning your own home is the best way to gain wealth are my … (0 comments)

buying a home in tooele tooele real estate: A Tooele UT Home is a Great Investment - 10/31/15 09:50 PM
Your Tooele UT Home Is A Great Investment
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I posted this last week about your Tooele home being a great investment. It was shared with me by Keeping Current Matters. Wanted to pass the information on, so that as families consider the pros and cons of buying a new Tooele house, they will think of that purchase as more than just getting a place to live.
Just think about it.
The interest paid on bank savings accounts is almost nothing. The stock market has been volatile and has cost investors a bundle over the last few years. While real estate … (2 comments)

buying a home in tooele tooele real estate: Buying is Cheaper Than Renting in Tooele UT - 10/31/15 09:37 PM
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buying a home in tooele tooele real estate: Don't Wait To Buy Your New Tooele Home - 10/31/15 09:20 PM
 
Don't wait to buy your new Tooele home.
My friends over @ KCM published this article about buying now instead of waiting till winter is over, and it it makes good sense. I wanted to share their 4 good reasons in case you were on the fence and did not know what to do.
A lot of home buyers are like bears during the winter and think they should hibernate until the weather warms up to make that big decision on a new house.
All I can say is, that's when the competition is back (they play like bears too), … (0 comments)

buying a home in tooele tooele real estate: Homes in Tooele UT w/ 5 Bedrooms - 09/19/15 10:58 PM
5 Bedroom Tooele County Homes For Sale
  There is no shortage of 5 bedroom Tooele County homes for sale. There are over 90 listings on the MLS of houses with at least five bedrooms. They are priced from $125,000 for a listing in Tooele City, to $735,000 for a ranch in Lake Point. The average price to buy a home with that many bedrooms is just under $285,000.
Below you can get an idea of what's available as we have listed snippets of listings of 5 bedrooms available around the county. These 10 homes were just recently listed, and appear … (0 comments)

buying a home in tooele tooele real estate: Buy a New Home or Existing One in Tooele UT - 09/19/15 10:40 PM
Should I Buy a New Home or Re-Sale in Tooele UT'Should I buy a new home or a resale in Tooele UT' is a common question I get from home buyers. It's a hard question to answer without knowing all there is to know about the buyers and their circumstances. Equally tough is not projecting my personal bias into the answer. So................... what I've done is put together a list of posts from some very bright real estate agents around the country that offer their own opinions about what kind of house or condo you should be looking at.
Actually I did … (0 comments)

buying a home in tooele tooele real estate: 10 Tips For Buying a Home in Tooele UT - 09/19/15 10:36 PM
Tips For Buying a Home in Tooele UT
Todays top 10 essential tips for buying a home in Tooele UT is posted here for buyers in the early stages of  looking at homes in Tooele County. But... No matter where you are looking to buy a house, this article by Allen Smith is worth reading.
As are the other snippets I have included which offer other clues about buying a house.
There is a ton of information about how to do your home search, pre qualifying for a mortgage and being sure you stay within your budget. I hope yoe enjoy … (1 comments)

buying a home in tooele tooele real estate: Don't Wait To Buy That Tooele Home - 09/18/15 11:15 PM
Don't wait to buy a home in Tooele UT. Not one more day.
Home prices are on the rise. Interest rates are sure to go up, and the 100% rural housing loans (USDA) could be gone this year.
Don't wait a minute longer than you need to. Waiting can cost you plenty. And not just in money. Waiting can cost you in not being able to afford the home you REALLY WANT! Click on the graph to see why you should start the home buying process ASAP. Then.......call me, Berna Sloan 435-840-5029, and lets start looking at Tooele homes for sale that you … (1 comments)

buying a home in tooele tooele real estate: New Home or Resale in Tooele UT - 09/12/15 08:40 PM
 
Should I Buy a New Home or Re-Sale in Tooele UT 'Should I buy a new home or a resale in Tooele UT' is a common question I get from home buyers. It's a hard question to answer without knowing all there is to know about the buyers and their circumstances. Equally tough is not projecting my personal bias into the answer. So................... what I've done is put together a list of posts from some very bright real estate agents around the country that offer their own opinions about what kind of house or condo you should be looking at.
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buying a home in tooele tooele real estate: Find Homes For Sale in Tooele County - 08/29/15 09:00 PM
 This post is designed to help in finding homes for sale in Tooele County.
We offer a lot of search tools on our real estate website, tooele homes 4 sale. If you are looking for houses or condos you might be interested in buying, or if you are house hunting in Salt lake and would like to compare prices and/or lifestyle this could be helpful.
Tooele City Homes: Snippets of listings in Tooele City as they appear on the home page of our Real Estate website. You can find these, or similar listings each day as you log in. Notice that you can … (1 comments)

 
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