Author: Gary Parker

Yes, you can sell your house in Utah even with a tax lien on it. In most cases, the lien is simply paid off out of your sale proceeds at closing — the same way an outstanding mortgage balance is settled. The important question is if you have enough equity in the home to pay … Continued

As a local Utah real estate investor lender, I’ve seen firsthand how gap lending can be a lifesaver for homeowners and investors alike. But what exactly is gap financing, and how can you take advantage of it? Let me break it down for you. You can jump to my FAQ to get answers to common … Continued

Sell My Utah House Now or Wait? The number of home sales in Utah have slowed a lot since the highs of the market six years ago. The current total number of homes sold in Utah is a little above the lowest level in the last 6 years; however, home sales for the quarter ending … Continued

You’ve worked so hard to get your home ready for sale and to put it on the market, the last thing you want is for the sale to fall through on closing day. Unfortunately, as a seller, a lot of the reasons a house sale goes bad at the last minute is due to problems … Continued

If you have a parent who has been diagnosed with dementia then you are probably facing a bevy of difficult decisions. If one of those big life changes has to do with selling your parents home to help pay for their care, then you need to know the ins and outs and laws regarding a … Continued

Can a Child be Responsible for Parents Debt? The loss of a loved one is never an easy event, no matter how long you’ve prepared for it. But what happens when you are inheriting family debt? As the age old adage says, only two things are certain in life: death and taxes. While death may … Continued

The threat of foreclosure can be a haunting reality for many homeowners. It’s a situation that can leave individuals and families fearing the loss of their homes, the heart of their stability. However, solutions do exist. One of these solutions is borrowing equity from your home or seeking hard money loans. Today I’ll discuss these … Continued