Author: Gary Parker

Biggest Factors Utah Housing Market

What Factors Have The Biggest Impact On the Utah Housing Market?

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License number 4922719-SA00Updated 10/6/2026 The biggest drivers of Utah home prices are mortgage rates, limited inventory and increasing population growth. Demand is holding up, but affordability is keeping home prices flat. The Utah Housing Market Just how turbulent is the Utah housing market right now? Ask any Salt Lake City area homeowner, and you’re likely … Continued
A newer house with a for sale sign in front of it.

How Long Does Foreclosure Take in Utah? About 8 Months.

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Quick answer: most foreclosures take 8 months in Utah. Once you are 3 months late with your house payments, your mortgage company will send you a letter telling you how much is owed to bring your mortgage current. If you do not bring your mortgage current within a month from receiving the letter, your lender … Continued
How Can You Sell an Old House that Needs a lot of Work?

How to Sell an Old House that Needs A lot of Work

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By Gary Parker, licensed Utah real estate agent (License #4922719-SA00) · Buying Utah houses since 2009 · Last updated September 22, 2026 An old house that needs major repairs can be sold three ways: repair it and list with an agent, list it as-is, or sell to a cash buyer. Repairing the home yourself can … Continued
A Tree Fell & Smashed a Roof and part of a house wall.

What to Do if a Tree Falls on Your House

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In Utah, and especially in the Salt Lake City, Ogden or Provo areas where the majority of the population is, there are many trees that get planted that grow to be very large. Sometimes these trees die, and the owners are not able to have them cut down. This results in trees that become unstable … Continued

Is Radon Testing Required to Sell a Home in Utah?

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No. Utah law does not require a home seller to test their house for radon. Utah law does require you to disclose to a potential buyer if you know you have elevated levels of radon in your house. And a seller must also disclose if they have a radon mitigation system already installed in their … Continued
Can I Sell My House With a Tax Lien in Utah?

Can I Sell My House With a Tax Lien in Utah?

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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

Should I Sell My House Now In Utah or Wait? (2026)

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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