Homie has partnered with Concord Homes, a premiere Utah-based builder. Concord Homes are truly a step above in both build quality and standard of service. Their principle of “custom within reach” speaks to Concord’s emphasis on providing value to each of their customers. In fact, we’ve heard the phrase “most bang for your buck” around the Homie water cooler more than once.  Here are five reasons why we love Concord Homes 1. Quality By working with experienced contractors, Concord has quickly established a reputation in Utah for excellent build quality and top tier service, from start to f ..read more

Every so often, we hear from customers who are over the moon about their homebuying and selling experience with Homie. We’ve dubbed them our Happy Homies. We bring you their stories in hopes of inspiring all towards homeownership.  Meet the Walkenhorst Family Location: Eagle Mountain, UT Age: Late 20’s Marital Status: Married Children: One  Annual Income: $100 – 110K In early 2022, Coltin Walkenhorst was in the market for a new home for his growing family. The Walkenhorst’s had bought once before but with this move, the family was looking to upsize. Coltin found out about Homie throu ..read more

It’s a seller’s market in Utah. Intense competition for a limited supply of homes has made getting into a home difficult. That leaves many prospective homebuyers intimidated and wondering, should I even try? We got some of Homie’s real estate pros together to discuss the market, buying strategies, and more. If you don’t have time to watch the full video, read some key takeaways below. Is Now the Time to Buy? This is the eternal question of the prospective homebuyer. Everyone wants to time the market right and get the best deal they possibly can. However, if the last two years have shown us an ..read more

The Utah real estate market continued seeing highs and lows. Here’s your monthly update on what’s happening. Data from Utah MLS from July 1, 2021 to July 31, 2021. Sale Price The rise in median sale price slowed more in July, with a 2% increase of $10K from June. However, the gap between 2020 prices and 2021 prices remains wide. The median home sale price was up by $154K from last year, an astounding 43% in appreciation. With home prices higher than ever, home sellers can expect hefty returns on their real estate investments, especially if they have owned them for a while. Days on Market (DOM ..read more

The Utah real estate market continued seeing highs and lows. Here’s your monthly update on what’s happening. Data from Utah MLS from June 1, 2021 to June 30, 2021. Sale Price The median home price in Utah hit $500K for the first time in June, only three months after it passed $400K. The median home price in June was $151K higher than June 2020, an increase of 43%. The median home price rose by $25K from May, a 5% monthly increase. Prices have risen rapidly, even compared to the past few years. Days on Market (DOM) Utah homes still sold in less than a week on average in June. The average DOM w ..read more

Title: Buy Team Manager As a buyer agent and manager, Allison helps people navigate the real estate market and find the home that’s right for them and fits their budget. With more than 23 years in real estate and approximately 30 deals under her belt, Allison has the experience and expertise to help people find their new home. Allison’s Background Allison was born and raised in Utah. In high school, Allison studied interior design. That’s when she realized she wanted to center her career on people’s homes. Initially, she wanted to be a general contractor but was discouraged from it because of ..read more

The Utah real estate market continued seeing highs and lows. Here’s your monthly update on what’s happening. Data from Utah MLS from May 1, 2021 to May 31, 2021. Sale Price Home prices continued their steady rise and at a quicker pace than the previous year. Utah median home prices rose 42% from May 2020. The median home sold for $140K more in May than it did a year before. The median home price also rose by $45K from April, an increase of 10%. Demand for homes has remained high, which has driven home prices upward in the Utah market. Days on Market (DOM) Utah homes sold 65%, or 11 days, fast ..read more

Title: Buy Side Manager, Utah Tonya has been working for Homie for three years, where she has contributed to the Homie team as a transaction coordinator, a buyer agent, a buy team lead, and now the manager of the Utah buy team. Tonya has done more than 40 deals as a real estate agent, and she loves helping people get into a new home. Tonya’s Background Tonya grew up in upstate New York. She first came to Utah to attend Brigham Young University, where she studied art history. Now, she teaches art history part-time at Salt Lake Community College and Utah Valley University. Tonya worked in retail ..read more

For someone who has never bought a home before, the process can be overwhelming and intimidating. Don’t worry, we’ve got your back. In this homebuyer guide we’ll talk about getting your down payment together, getting assistance with your down payment if you need it, pre-qualifying for a mortgage, working with the right agent for you, and making an offer to seal the deal. The more you know, the better prepared you’ll be to buy your first home. 1. Save It Up The first step in any home purchase is making sure you have enough money saved away for your down payment. In the past, the recommended dow ..read more

The Utah real estate market continued seeing highs and lows. Here’s your monthly update on what’s happening. Data from Utah MLS from March 1, 2021 to March 31, 2021. Sale Price The median Utah home price has continued to rise, and in March, it rose above $400K for the first time. The median Utah home price came up by $65K, or 19.1%, from March 2020. Home prices continued to rise month-over-month as well, with an increase of $16K, or 4.1% from February 2021. The gradual upward trend of the last two years continued in March, with a somewhat sharper slant due to the spring selling season. Days o ..read more