Moving is stressful on everyone, whether they’re children, middle-aged adults, or seniors. But uprooting a family is especially hard on children who heavily depend on familiarity. Leaving behind the neighborhood, friends, activities, and schools is upsetting and...
Pay Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) or play the wait-and-save game? That’s the dilemma for a majority of would-be homebuyers. It’s rarely an easy (or fun) choice. The Dilemma Coming up with a 20% down payment can take years. With home prices increasing 5-10%...
Has your credit suffered a hit or two? Before you start thinking rentals, read this. What mortgage lenders are looking for You know all about credit scores and that, across the three big credit reporting agencies, scores can really fluctuate. Mortgage brokers and...
If you’ve been looking for a new home in Utah’s current market, you know pickings are slim. Most buyers know what a few gallons of paint can do. But if you’re willing to take on a couple of additional projects, you can turn that ugly duckling house into an...
The 2016 Census left no doubt that Utah’s population is growing statewide. In fact, it’s growing more than any other state. But what’s really interesting is where all the growth is occurring. Hint: it’s not Salt Lake City or even Salt Lake county. Utah County...
If you’re in tech in Utah, you probably already know Lehi. As the home of industry giants Adobe, Ancestry.com, Workfront, SirsiDynix, IM Flash and other large, small and up-and-coming firms, Lehi has grown from bedroom community to destination location for families...
Mike and Georgia had looked for six months before they found their perfect townhome. Like many buyers, they were more worried about the sellers accepting their offer than they were about investigating the Homeowners Association (HOA). Turns out, the HOA almost...
Sugar House, just 10 minutes south of downtown Salt Lake City, is a notably chic and effervescently cool neighborhood. The area is known for classic homes, walkable streets and thriving local businesses—including some of the state’s best local eateries, boutiques,...
The search for your dream home might seem long and daunting, but there are ways to streamline the process so you only tour homes that fit the bill. We’ve narrowed the list of questions down to just three. Write these down, and jump into browsing homes with Homie...
My neighbor Leslie G. and her husband Doug decided to sell their house. Nestled at the end of a cul-de-sac in Murray, their coveted lot bordered a lush green common area that led to a creek. Nice. Leslie was also a master gardener and the home featured curved brick...
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