Author: Gary Parker

Have you ever wondered if you can just give your house back to the bank? Can I just purposely default on mortgage payments? When your mortgage payments become too much, or the upkeep of your home has you spiraling into debt, it can sound appealing to just give your house back to the bank and … Continued

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

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