Chuck Willman - NewHouse Utah

Every once in a while I share a story from my youth. I know... This is a real estate site- not a personal journal. I do this though to get a story out of my system. Why this is, I don't really know. Maybe it's to document the past. Though my childhood was a very happy one, there are a few experie...

Can you keep a secret? photo credit "Two Rhesus Macaques at Blijdorp Zoo, Rotterdam (Netherlands)" by Jinterwas For me there has always been one big boundary to blogging- a blogger should never divulge information that is privileged.As a blogger your want to be informative.As a reader you want to...

My mother was once gifted a sapphire ring. I was young and, of course, uneducated regarding the value of one piece of jewelry verses another but this thing had a quality that was beautiful, mysterious and unforgettable.The stone was a very dark brand of blue (almost black) and, from certain angle...

I remember hearing that there was a farcical musical being made about the Book of Mormon.My initial reaction was, "Oh, this will bomb. The average person is not interested in such a niche topic."So, I was surprised that it not only found an audience but went on to win nine Tony Awards.So, it's ob...

In most states the title company is the same for the buyer and seller.There may be a small back and forth between the buyer and seller with regard to which party picks the title company but, in the end, there is one representative preparing the closing documents.In Utah the seller and the buyer c...

Outside of Utah it's largely unknown. But here? It's absolutely huge.(I'm not kidding.) Banks are closed. Many businesses have closed the doors as well. Most government offices are shut down. It's Pioneer Day. The place is buzzing with activities: Parades, Rodeos, Fireworks (on par with July 4th)...

For those who purchase solar or are considering purchasing, this is a must read.Should you decide to refinance your home, there are ramifications.Joe presents a scenario that needs to be considered in his excellent article.     “Solar is Great, But Creating Mortgage Issues”         We’re in the m...

"Sensitive Species" by the very talented Rennett Stowe---Are you a spammer?I guess it depends not just on how often you tweet, send email, or text.To a certain type of potential client it really matters how informative or helpful your message is.To the millennial client- this is even more crucial...

Photo Credit: "Levitation" by the very talented Axel Naud---In our lifetime we've seen a few little bubbles and a couple big ones. Ok, if you're approaching your 90's you've experienced one more than the rest of us.Those who write about housing are still a bit edgy about the housing bubble. There...

"Will there be fire flies?"That was the first question I asked.When the cool winds of Memphis became hot, like someone had turned on the heater, my mom announced that we'd be headed up north to visit grandma.She lived on a street called Pleasant.Whereas most streets were paved, Grandma's were of ...