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How To Write A Short Sale Hardship Letter (With Template)

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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

Should I Sell My House Now In Utah or Wait? (2025)

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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

Someone Wants to Buy My House Privately, Should I?

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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
tenants rights when landlord sells property

Tenants Rights When Your Landlord Sells Property (Updated)

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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
5 Things That Cause Hoarder Cleanup Costs To Skyrocket

5 Things That Cause Hoarder Cleaning Costs To Skyrocket

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I have inspected hundreds of distressed properties in Utah over the past Seventeen years, and each situation is always unique. But there’s always a delicate line we tread when it comes to hoarder cleaning costs in Utah houses. Hoarder Cleaning Costs It’s not simply that it can be an emotionally sensitive issue to discuss with … Continued
What Happens to your House and Mortgage when you Die

What Happens To Your House When You Die?

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When someone dies their mortgage debt doesn’t just vanish. Inheriting a home also means inheriting the mortgage debt. However, if the deceased borrower had mortgage protection insurance, that policy will pay off the loan. After the original borrower dies, the person who inherits the home may be added to the loan as a borrower without … Continued
How does putting your house up for bail work - GaryBuysHouses

How Does Putting Your House Up for Bail Work?

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If you’re reading this, chances are someone you care about is in jail or just got hit with a bail amount that looks more like a phone number. And now you’re wondering if using your house to post bail is even an option. The short answer is yes. The longer answer is what I’m about … Continued