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Can I give my house back to the bank?
It was a cold February morning when I got a call from a homeowner in Ogden named Lisa. Her voice cracked as she said, “Gary, I’m behind three months on my mortgage, and I just can’t do it anymore. Can I just give my house back to the bank?” That question hits me hard every … Continued
9 Devastating Things That Happen When Your House Is Condemned (And How to Avoid Losing It All)
Your House is Condemned…Now What? Last year, I got a call from a man named Rob in Ogden. He sounded desperate. “Gary,” he said, “the city just put a notice on my door saying my house is condemned. I don’t even know what that means. Am I losing everything?” I could hear the fear in … Continued
Selling a House During the Holidays for 2025
Have you been thinking about selling a house during the holidays? Do you want to sell your house in Utah during the holiday season but have thought that because of the time of year there would be no buyers for you? We can help you sell your home now with our great tips for selling … Continued
Guide to Selling an Old House that Needs A lot of Work
As of October 21, 2025, the average number of days a home is listed on the market is 63 days. If you are trying to sell an old house that needs work, then statistics show that your home may be on the market for a significantly longer period of time. Sell an Old House If … Continued
7 Costly Land-Selling Mistakes Realtors Don’t Want You to Know (And How to Avoid Them Yourself)
Selling your home without a realtor isn’t necessarily the most complicated transaction in the world. In fact, it can be a fairly simple process which can be fulfilled more quickly than most people think. But knowing how to sell land without a realtor? That’s an entirely different story. It’s not just that it’s complicated. The … Continued
10 Things You Don’t Know About a Notice of Interest
Real estate can be a complicated affair. Between property liens, title insurance and the process of finding the right buyer at the right time, there’s a whole host of documents and notices that many homeowners are entirely unfamiliar with—and can seem both confusing and intimidating including a notice of interest. Property Interest Notice Perhaps you’ve … Continued
How Long Does Closing on a House Take?
A few months ago, I worked with a couple, Sarah and Jake, who were under contract to sell their Utah home. The buyer’s financing dragged, paperwork stalled, and until one morning, they thought they’d hit a wall. Then they reached out, and I closed that house in just 10 days with a cash offer. That … Continued