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4 Reasons It’s Time to Sell your Salt Lake Home

Monday, February 8th, 2010

4 Reasons to Sell Now
Selling a property in this tough market can seem like a challenge. Here are four factors that actually make this a good time to post a For-Sale sign.

  • Sell low and buy low. Because all property values are down, the loss on the property a home owner sells is really only a paper loss because the next property he buys also will be a bargain. If he buys smartly, when prices come back up in a few years, he’ll be in better shape.
  • Down-payment help is widely available. While nothing-down loans have disappeared, it is easy to find down-payment assistance for lower-income and first-time home buyers. Programs vary all over the country, but one good way to find them is to search online for “down-payment assistance programs” and the name of your region.
  • Your uncle has money to share. Besides the $8,000 first-time home buyer tax credit and the $6,500 move-up credit, there are an array of energy tax credits that can make home improvements pay off in cash.
  • Good help is available. Really talented real estate practitioners, contractors, and designers are available and eager for business. Call Linda 801-803-1436 I will sell your home in 45 days or less!

Honey, Should We Buy a House in Salt Lake?

Wednesday, January 20th, 2010

Most experts agree that Salt Lake City’s housing market has bottomed out. But don’t expect housing prices to rise any time soon. There’s still too many foreclosures that need to be sold.

Historically low mortgage rates make home buying more affordable, and today’s reasonable home prices can make a good case for buying rather than renting, say advisors quoted in USA Today. While many first-timers are leery of making a long-term contract, here is a way you could determine if the move is a wise one.

Homes Sold* Divide the price of a home you are considering by the annual rent for a comparable place. If the number falls below 15, buying starts to look like a good idea.

*Do your homework on line first. That way you’ll be able to recognize the real bargains. Then let a REALTOR structure your contract, protect your interests, and negotiate with the sellers, so your transaction actually closes.

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Buying a home in Salt Lake for Job Security

Thursday, November 12th, 2009

Salt Lake City gets ranked 3 out of 200!

The Milken Institute, an independent economic think tank in California, ranked 200 large metropolitan areas according to their ability to create and sustain jobs. And Salt Lake City got ranked number 3 out of 200 large metropolitan areas, TWO YEARS IN A ROW!

Some theories for this trend are:

There is less business speculation in Salt Lake. Investors are generally more casious, take fewer risks, so businesses tend to survive longer.

With 5 major universities in the greater Salt Lake area, there is a consistent supply of  highly educated and trained workers, and plenty of entrepreneurial energy.

Utah State Government has invested in developing foreign trade alliances, and provides incentives that create longterm relationships between Salt Lake businesses and their international trade partners.

It’s easier to buy a home in Salt Lake because there are more job opportunities. Home buyers with real job security can get better loans, lower interest rates, and are able to eventually start and sustain their own businesses, providing more new jobs.

And don’t forget the attention Salt Lake City’s lifestyle is getting. The stunning landscape, boundless recreational opportunities, diverse cultural arts, advanced transportation and infrastructure, are just a few reasons Salt Lake’s businesses grow. People get to work and play here for years to come.

Salt Lake City isn’t Utopia.  But it offers a better chance to get a foot-hold, work your way to stability, and put down roots for generations to come. Come join us. Buy a home in Salt Lake City. This is the place. This is the time.

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3 Steps to $8000 Tax Credit for First Time Home Buyers in Salt Lake City!

Tuesday, September 29th, 2009

Don’t Stress. There’s Still Time to get
$8000 Tax Credit for First Time Home Buyers…
IF YOU HURRY.

Step 1
Choose a lender in Salt Lake City.
Bring your income statements, tax returns, loan/creditor account information. Within minutes you’ll know how much house you can afford.

Step 2
Choose a house in Salt Lake City.
Drive through neighborhoods to narrow your search. Then look online…easiest way to compare house features/prices. Most people use the free site www.saltlakehomealerts.com. See EVERY home for sale in greater Salt Lake City, to know a good deal when you see it. Now make a short list of 5-10 homes you want to see in person.

Step 3
Choose a REALTOR in Salt Lake City.
Probably the most important step. Besides showing homes, a GOOD REALTOR will educate you, protect YOUR interests, negotiate price/conditions, problem solve, and everyting else it will take to get your deal done before the $8000 Tax Credit for First Time Home Buyers deadline on Nov. 30, 2009.

You better get focused. Call 801-803-1436

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