Loan Programs and Grants For First-Time Home Buyers In Utah   Did you know that if you are a first-time home buyer in Utah, you may be eligible for grants and programs that help with down payment costs, more favorable loan terms, and other grants? We have compiled a list of the programs and types of loans available for first-time home buyers in Utah. Please check with your lending institution and the individual programs to check the requirements and your eligibility. Your eligibility for these first time home buying programs may depend on your credit score and history, your ability to ..read more

Share on How To Keep Your Utah Home Safe From Fires Fire Safety Tips For Utah Homeowners Utah is experiencing an extremely hot summer. In fact, according to the National Weather Service, Utah has recorded record-breaking temperatures—some of the highest seen since 2002 and 1960. In addition to high temperatures, Utah celebrates the 4th of July and Pioneer Day each summer with firecrackers and barbeques. Hot temperatures, dry vegetation, and fireworks all put your house at risk for fire. This last month has seen catastrophic apartment fires, some caused by arson and others by human error. At ..read more

Share on How To Get Your House Ready To Sell Selling Your Utah House? Top Realtor® Tips To Sell Your Home Quick Wondering how to get your house ready to sell? In Utah, nearly every county saw a 30% increase in their median home price last quarter. It’s a home seller’s market, which means that you may be considering selling your Utah house. If you are, there are a few things that can help you sell your home quicker and for a better price. Our SLC real estate agents at Your Utah Realty share their top tips on how to get your house ready to sell, get your home under contract, and get the price ..read more

Share on Pre-Approval vs. Pre Qualification:  What’s The Difference? Why Do Utah Home Buyers Need A Pre-Approval Letter Before Viewing Homes? Have you ever called a Utah real estate agent and asked to view a home and they’ve asked if you have a pre-approval letter? Do you wonder why having a pre-approval letter is important before you look at homes and why many Realtors won’t even show you a home without one? Pre-approval letters demonstrate that you have visited a mortgage lender and provided all the right documentation to show that you have qualified for a home loan and can purchase ..read more

Share on Family-Friendly Activities To Do In Herriman, Utah This Summer Things To Do In Herriman 2021 School is out and it is time to play. For those living in Herriman, Utah, there are plenty of annual family-friendly activities to keep your kiddos busy during those long hot days of summer. Even better, Herriman is home to multiple parks and ponds that offer recreation all year long. If you are considering a move to Herriman, Utah, summer is an excellent time to browse open houses and search for Herriman homes for sale. Here is your guide to summer fun in Herriman City. Have any real e ..read more

Share on Is It A Good Real Estate Investment? Six Ways To Evaluate A Potential Rental Property – What are your real estate goals? – Early retirement? – Additional income streams? – Financial security? Rental properties can provide all these benefits and more to savvy real estate investors who understand how to evaluate potential properties. Before you go out and grab your beach chair and a cold lemonade though, it’s important to define your expectations and set your goals. Then, as you view potential rental properties you can determine if those prospective real estate investments will get yo ..read more

Share on When Is The Best Time To Sell Your House In Utah? Since your home is typically your largest investment, you may be trying to “time the market” when listing your house. Like most investments, you get the largest returns when you buy low and sell high. This works when you are a real estate investor or if you can wait out a seller’s market to turn the tide to a more friendly buyer’s market. But if you are like most people selling your primary residence, the market you sell in is also the market you buy in. So how do you know when is the best time to sell your house in Utah? In 2020, t ..read more

Share on A Home Seller’s Guide to Costs: How Much Does It Cost To Sell A House In Utah? If you’re considering selling your home, you might be wondering how much does it cost to sell a house in Utah? Understanding the true cost of selling your home in today’s market is important when outlining your real estate goals and pricing your property. On average, the cost to sell home is from 6-9% of your home’s final sales price. The real estate agents at Your Utah Realty can help you break down your final costs. We can discuss strategies on how to reduce expenses. There are three main categories of ..read more

Ways You Can Find out How Much Your Utah Home Is Worth How Much Is My Home Worth? How To Calculate Your Home’s Value In Utah Ask a lender, an appraiser, a real estate agent, a homeowner, and a county tax assessor how much your Utah home is worth and you will receive five different answers. Why is it so hard to correctly calculate your home’s value? The short answer is that a home’s final selling price is dependent solely upon what someone is willing to pay for it. And how much someone is willing to pay for it is variable from the five different perspectives listed below. A lender . . . i ..read more

 How To Make A Winning Offer Tips For Utah Home Buyers In A Sellers Market Share on Share on If you thought a global pandemic would slow down the real estate market, you were wrong. Over the past few months, there has been a surge of activity with home buyers flooding the market but . . . low to no inventory.  2020 has been the “Year of the Seller” here in Utah. In fact, Your Utah Realty agents were hosting an open house recently and ran into multiple buyers who had put down several offers. One buyer said they had made over 30 offers with no luck—THIRTY!! Another was making al ..read more