Real Estate Blog & Advice

Yesterday was a blast!  This is almost one of those "adult" stories. You know the kind. You get a text message to do something with a friend you haven't seen in a long time. Everyone agrees to getting together, but a date isn't set and nothing ever happens.  It all...

You may have seen talk online that new home inventory is at its highest level since the crash. And if you lived through the crash back in 2008, seeing new construction is up again may feel a little scary.But here’s what you need to remember: a lot of what you see...

There is a simple key to better negotiating. The key is communication!  Whether you are looking to get a raise, change jobs, buy a car, or buy or sell a house there is one tool that you are missing that is keeping you from getting what you want.  You go into...

Now that the market is slowing down, homeowners who haven’t sold at the price they were hoping for are increasingly pulling their homes off the market. According to the latest data from Realtor.com, the number of homeowners taking their homes off the market is up 38%...

6.4 miles 3,093 feet elevation gained 📈 I went on a hike last Friday and it was brutal. The photo doesn't really show how steep the trail really is, and the trail almost looks flat in this picture. I probably should have taken a photo going uphill. ⛰️ The hike gave me...

If you’re still worried about having to deal with a bidding war when you buy a home, you may be able to let some of that fear go.While multiple-offer situations haven’t disappeared entirely, they’re not nearly as common as they used to be. In fact, a recent survey...

An Entrepreneur A Contractor An Engineer And then there's me taking the photo of them while they work. This space will soon begin a transformation into a nail salon!  I really enjoy working commercial real estate, because I'm helping someone achieve their dream of...

I had some help the other day as I was preparing my latest listing in Cottonwood Heights. First up is the son of my dear friend, Jennifer. I was feeling a bit stressed about getting everything done in time for our listing photo shoot. I decided to text Jen's son,...

If you tried to buy a home a few years ago, you probably still remember the frenzy. Homes were listed one day and gone the next. Sometimes it only took hours. You had to drop everything to go and see the house, and if you hesitated even slightly, someone else swooped...

Oops! 👀 Realtor bloopers. I respect the Listing Agent's hustle though! My client and I did go see the home on the scheduled day and at the scheduled time.

Not every homebuyer wants the biggest house on the block. Some want something simpler, more affordable, and easier to maintain, especially in a market where every dollar counts. That’s where condos come in.For first-time buyers, they can be a smart way to get into...

It's about RESULTS! So, it's clear that having showings is not necessarily the final result of listing a house. However, it does lead us to receiving an offer. 2 years ago my client listed her house in Cottonwood Heights with another agent. The listing did not go...

When you sell a house, the last thing you want is for the deal to fall apart right before closing. But according to the latest data from Redfin, that’s happening a bit more often lately. The good news is, it’s completely avoidable if you lean on an agent for insight...

Mortgage rates are still a hot topic – and for good reason. After the most recent jobs report came out weaker than expected, the bond market reacted almost instantly. And, as a result, in early August mortgage rates dropped to their lowest point so far this year...

If you’ve been skipping over newly built homes in your search, you might be doing so based on outdated assumptions. Let’s clear up a few of the most common myths, so you don’t miss out on a solid opportunity.Myth 1: New Homes Are More ExpensiveIt’s easy to assume a...

Some HighlightsNow that there are more homes for sale, buyers have more options. And sellers need to be more flexible to close the deal.That's why almost half of homeowners are making some type of concession. This can include covering closing costs, paying for...

Believe it or not, there are clear signs buyer interest is heating up again.Let’s talk about what’s really going on behind the scenes, and why the housing market might not be as quiet out there as it seems. Buyers Are Looking, and Search Trends Prove ItOne of the...

Cutting out the agent might seem like a smart way to save when you sell your house. But here’s the hard truth.Last year, homes that sold with an agent went for almost 15% more than those that sold without one.That gap is pretty hard to ignore. And with more homes on...

Some HighlightsIf you’re tempted to delay your move in hope that mortgage rates will come down, you may want to rethink that strategy based on the latest forecast.Experts say mortgage rates are projected to stay in the 6s this year. So don’t expect a big drop.If you...

Foreclosure headlines are making noise again – and they’re designed to stir up fear to get you to read them. But what the data shows is actually happening in the market tells a very different story than what you might be led to believe. So, before you jump to...

If you’ve been watching the market, you’ve likely noticed a few changes already this year. But what’s next? From home prices to mortgage rates, here’s what the latest expert forecasts suggest for the rest of 2025 – and what these shifts could mean for you.Will Home...