Category: Buying a Home

Practical guidance for Utah homebuyers, from preparation and financing through offers and closing.

  • Getting a Tax Refund? Here’s How It Can Help You Buy a Home

    A tax refund can help a homebuying plan, but it works best when assigned to the part of the transaction that improves resilience rather than simply increasing the maximum price.

  • Wondering If You Should Still Buy a Home Right Now? Here’s What To Keep in Mind.

    The right time to buy is less about calling the market perfectly and more about whether the home, payment, timeline, and cash reserves work together.

  • When Buying a Home Feels Out of Reach, Some Families Do This Instead

    Buying with relatives or friends can combine income and savings, but it also combines credit, decision-making, and long-term obligations.

  • Before You Fall in Love with a House, Do This First.

    The best time to clarify financing is before a favorite home makes the decision feel urgent.

  • 3 Must-Do’s for First-Time Home Buyers

    3 Must-Do’s for First-Time Home Buyers. Review the practical steps and tradeoffs Utah homebuyers should consider before making their next move.

  • The #1 Reason Buyers Walk Away (And How To Get Ahead of It)

    You may have seen headlines on social saying the number of buyers backing out of their contracts is on the rise – and has recently reached a high not seen since 2017. That can sound intimidating. But it varies a lot by market. And here’s the key thing to understand if you want to sell.…

  • Should You Wait for Lower Rates?

    Mortgage rates have already dropped into the upper 5s twice this year. But after just a few days, they ticked back up into the low 6% range. If you saw that and thought, “Great. I missed it,” you’re not the only one. A lot of buyers are treating the 5s like some kind of magic…

  • The Hidden Advantage Repeat Buyers Have Right Now

    What if you didn’t have a mortgage payment on your next house? It may sound a little unrealistic. But for a number of homeowners, it’s actually doable. Nearly 3 in 10 homes purchased today are bought in cash, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR). That’s far more than the pre-pandemic norm (see graph…

  • Renting vs. Buying: The Numbers Might Surprise You

    Renting can feel like the easier choice right now. There’s no big down payment. No dealing with surprise repairs. And no long-term commitment. But then your rent goes up again. And again. And suddenly the thing that seemed flexible starts looking… expensive, especially considering you’re not building any equity. And once that happens, it’s easy…

  • How Your Equity Could Help Younger Generations Buy a Home

    For a lot of parents or grandparents, watching a family member struggle to buy their first home right now is hard. That’s because you saw firsthand how homeownership gave your life more stability and helped grow your net worth – and you want your loved ones to have those same opportunities. But with all the…

  • Why Townhomes Are Popular with Today’s First-Time Buyers

    Buying your first home can feel frustrating when the numbers don’t line up the way you expected. You may know you’re ready but finding something that fits your life and your budget is the hard part. That’s where townhomes come in. Townhomes are becoming a bigger part of today’s housing supply, and that shift is…

  • Top 3 Reasons To Buy a Home Before Spring

    If you’re planning to buy a home this year, you may be focused on the spring market. And hoping that when spring does hit, you’ll see: Mortgage rates drop a little more. More homes hit the market. But here’s what most buyers don’t realize. Buying just a few weeks earlier could mean paying less, dealing…