Author: Gary Parker

If you’re getting ready to sell your home, you’ve likely asked yourself: Is home staging worth it? Staging goes far beyond simply rearranging furniture, it’s a strategy designed to help your home stand out and sell faster. But like any strategy, it comes with both advantages and drawbacks. In this guide, we’ll explore six key … Continued

Selling a fixer-upper doesn’t have to be stressful or expensive. Whether you’re selling your first home, a rental property, or a distressed property that’s seen better days, I’ll teach you how to sell quickly and for a fair price. The challenge? You don’t want to sink too much time or money into repairs, but you … Continued

Understanding tax codes isn’t most people’s idea of fun—and for many Utah property owners, tax law can feel overwhelming. But if you’re looking to sell real estate in Utah, there’s one powerful exception worth your attention: the Section 1031 exchange, a tax-deferral strategy for exchanging like-kind properties. The Do’s and Don’ts of a 1031 Exchange … Continued

It’s a troubling statistic for many Utah residents to face but Utah is among the top 5 USA states with the highest debit-to-income ratio of 1.83 (Hawaii is #1). As of 2025, Utah’s average debt per capita is $80,800. The average student load debt for Utah residents is $33,500, among the highest. There’s a strong … 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 five years ago. The total number of homes sold in Utah is close to the lowest level in the last 5 years; however, home sales for the quarter ending June 2025 … Continued

Hey, Gary here. I’m a local real estate investor here in Utah, and over the years I’ve had hundreds of homeowners come to me with the same question: “Someone wants to buy my house privately…should I do it?” If that’s you right now, you’re not alone. Whether it’s a neighbor, a friend of a friend, … Continued

Selling rental property isn’t quite the same as selling your primary home. For one, there’s certain tax implications to selling a rental house you may not be aware of. And taxes on selling a rental house can be unavoidable. There’s also the question of maintaining a rental—which isn’t always easy when you’re not onsite 24 … Continued