Have an IRS Tax Lien? How to Successfully Sell or Refinance

As a real estate investor and private lender in Utah, I’ve encountered numerous situations where homeowners are struggling with IRS tax liens. I’ve seen firsthand how these liens can complicate selling or refinancing a home, but I’ve also learned there are ways to navigate this challenge successfully. Let me share my experience and insights on … Continued
A hole with a new septic tank sitting in it.

Selling a House With a Pump Septic Tank – Is it Hard?

If you live in a home in a rural area of Utah, then you may be one of the 60+ million people in America who rely on a pump septic tank for home wastewater treatment. Unfortunately, a septic system can carry some negative biases and scare off potential buyers. Avoid the struggle of selling a … Continued
ContiMan and woman looking at contingent and pending papers.

Accepting Backup Offers vs Pending

Contingency versus Pending Transactions It can be a bit confusing when the subject of contingent versus pending comes up during a real estate transaction. A contingency is a condition that has to be met for contract to move forward, while a pending contract is one in which all the contingencies have been met. A contingency … Continued

How to Get Out of Paying HOA Dues

HOA fees or dues can make an already expensive mortgage just too much to afford when financial troubles, health challenges or job changes come your way. How do you get out of paying HOA dues? Is it possible to just quit the HOA? What Does the HOA Do? HOA fees exist for a reason. The … Continued

Estate Sale Companies

Estate Sale Companies in Utah There are a lot of estate sale companies in the Salt Lake City, Ogden & Provo areas including many that will work in Logan and St. George.   Estate sale companies either specialize in certain kinds or sizes of estate sales or more rural estate sale areas, or they mainly work … Continued