Coronavirus: Rents and Mortgages

Updated 11/29/2020 I Can’t Pay My Rent or House Payment Due to Covid This blog will be periodically updated as new information is received. Each writing is dated with the newest information at the top of each of the two categories. You should read all the information in rents or mortgages if this is your … Continued

How To Get Rid Of Private Mortgage Insurance In 3 Steps

Knowing how to get rid of private mortgage insurance can be confusing if you’re brand new to the world of mortgage fees. If you’re like most Utahns you deal with all types of fees on a monthly basis for all types of expenditures. Some of those fees may not be so necessary at all though. … Continued
List My House or Sell to an Investor? (Video)

List My House or Sell to an Investor? (Video)

List My House in Utah or Sell to a House Buying Company? Exactly how many things are there to consider when selling a house? What about price for your house, how fast will my house sell, when do I get my money or when do I have to move? Besides this, there are many other … Continued
Is it safe to live in a house with foundation problems in Utah

Is it safe to live in a house with foundation problems in Utah

If you’ve recently heard the dreaded words, “You have foundation problems,” then you’re probably wondering, is it safe to live in a house with foundation problems in Utah? This is a valid concern because foundation problems do affect your homes safety, value and appearance. Read these tips to learn about the diagnosing, safety, fixing and … Continued
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Why do a Title Search on Property

How and Why Do a Title Search I’ve seen and experienced first hand some absolute nightmares which come about as a result of a buyer failing to conduct due diligence on a property. It isn’t that a seller is necessarily unscrupulous. I’ve heard stories of inherited property where there was no legal deed of ownership—because … Continued
Should I Use A Financial Advisor When Planning My Estate

Should I Use A Financial Advisor When Planning My Estate?

One of the biggest misconceptions many people have regarding estate planning is the role of a financial advisor. For the most part, many people consider the task of planning a living trust or will is limited strictly to attorneys. But the role of an administrator in estate planning is relatively broad, and one that can … Continued

5 Tips For Selling A Vacant Home (And 4 Reasons Why You Should!)

Selling a vacant home can be hazard and a big expense many times. It’s a common misconception that buyers look for an “at home” atmosphere when reviewing properties. In fact, the opposite is frequently true. Furnishings, decor and space aren’t a one size fits all phenomenon. They’re subject to personal tastes, quirks and a highly … Continued
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Why Do I Have to Pay Property Taxes and Where does that Money Go?

We’ve had to field a lot of questions from homeowners over the past few years, ranging from concerns about foreclosure to estate planning.  And while any of these questions relate to specific circumstances facing Utah homeowners, many turn out to be hypothetical. Hypothetical, but no less warranted. But there’s one question facing many Utah residents … Continued
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A Mini Guide to Homes For Sale in Provo, Utah

What can you say about living in Provo Utah that can’t be said about other Utah cities? It may be a city of over 116,000 residents (a 3.7 percent increase in just ten years), but its character has always remained essentially unchanged. It’s always been a college town. It’s always been diverse. And it’s always … Continued