Author: Gary Parker

Updated 10/27/26 An estate sale is worth it when the home contains items of real value (antiques, jewelry, collectibles, quality furniture) and you have 4-8 weeks to complete the sale. If the contents are mostly ordinary household goods, or you need to sell quickly, an estate sale may not be your best option. In my … Continued

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

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

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