Utah County, UT Real Estate News

By Robert A. Hulme, Home Listing Partner
(Home Buyer Realty Utah)
Homie and Utah County Home Listing PartnerHomie has been operating here in Utah County for over 3 years now and has changed the way Realtors and Home Sellers view their Listing Programs. Homie has listed and Sold over 400 homes here in Utah County over the last year., AMAZING.Now Utah County Home Sellers can have the same listing programs that Homie offers but have their Listing offered through Utah's Home Listing Partner (Home Buyer Realty Utah, LLC).  Listing programs offered by the Home Listing Partner start at $199 up front fee and only $900 at closing. Most of our Listings include a Matterport 3D Video as well as Aerial Photos.  Matterport 3D Video Call today and see how Home Buyer Realty Utah can provide amazing Listings Plans that include much more than Homie. Home Buyer Realty U...
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By Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!, St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent
(Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374)
Don’t Meth with Home Sales!  The referral was sent out to a trusted listing agent. He was able to get the home decluttered, cleaned and in order to put it on the market. The home was priced well and  went under contract quickly. All was going well until the home inspection revealed a few things that were unacceptable, including  high levels of meth present in the basement. The 50-something year old owners had no idea how this could be! After questioning their 20-something year old, they came to realize that on the weekends, he and his buddies were partying pretty hard in the basement using illegal substances - meth to be exact.  It fell out of contract as expected! A quick price drop was in order along with a disclosure about the meth discovery in the home. It went under contract again ...
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By David Jackson, MBA, Financial lending analyst
(Olympus Labs)
Annika Bansal runs an enormously successful startup called Launch Utah, which helps launch other startups in the state with advice from mentors and is involved with local media and national/international social media. She recently spoke to reporters in Salt Lake to explain what it takes to become a successful business person in today’s challenging business climate. Bansal made it clear from the start of her press conference that money is not the keystone to a startup’s future. Rather, she insists, it’s the persistence, the hustle, that an entrepreneur is willing to show in the face of continuing difficulties and setbacks, that makes all the difference between success and failure. She cited her own experiences when starting Launch Utah, when she couldn’t afford her own sales team because...
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By Chuck Willman, New House Utah - Utah Hero Homes
(Utah Homes)
5 Bed / 4 Bath / 4,168 sq ft / 539kBack on the market!There's a whole lot to love here: Glorious Mountain Views Half Acre Walkout Basement Fruit Trees Walkout Basement Playground Spacious Deck New fuel efficiency water heaters Air Purification System This place has it all.See it today (open house until 4 pm) or anytime by appointment. Chuck Willmanchuck@utahhomes.me
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By Chuck Willman, New House Utah - Utah Hero Homes
(Utah Homes)
There's now a program that allows first time home buyers to finance 100% of the entire mortgage. In other words, a no-downpayment loan program.There are a few conditions: Minimum FICO score of 640 Must be owner-occupied One buyer must be a first-time home buyer No income limit Max finance amount $453,100 with debt to income ratio of 50% Mortgage conditions: 97% first mortgage, 3% second mortgage at 2% over the mortgage rate with a 10-year term. This is a great option for those who are creditworthy but do not have a full down payment. (Which can normally fall anywhere from 3-10% of the purchase price.)If you would like to know more, email me (Chuck Willman) at chuck@utahhomes.me ---Photo by Christopher Harris on Unsplash
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By Chuck Willman, New House Utah - Utah Hero Homes
(Utah Homes)
It's not all doom and gloom in the gender gap wars.Single women are buying homes at twice the pace of single men.This according to the Washington Post Why is that? It's not just one thing. Among the reasons given: They see the purchase as an investment. They're concerned with rising rents. For those in their 40's and up- they're tired of apartment living.  Let's talk about the pay gap. Any of us could find all sorts of statistics that show women are still making less than men, even in cases where the job is very similar. Owning a home (versus renting) can be a way to help stretch the dollars by putting money into one's mortgage, rather than paying for someone else's. Also, tax deductions are harder to come by these days.For those who wish to switch from being a home renter to becoming a...
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By Chuck Willman, New House Utah - Utah Hero Homes
(Utah Homes)
Thank Goodness For The Impartial Third Party.Sometimes people don't want to ask personal questions of friends and family. There's too much invested... and so much history. Sure, family and close friends should be good at keeping a secret. But they can also be the worst.Let's look at the potential downside: Family and friends can have their own agenda. Their advice can be self-serving and can sound like a lecture. And we may have to deal with them flipping our questions back on themselves- turning our question into their unrelated diversion. So, what does one do?Sometimes we ask a stranger.What does a stranger care? A stranger has no past experience with us. Yes, they may find us odd, but who better to reveal our "oddness" to, than a stranger who can chalk up our encounter as an interest...
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By Chuck Willman, New House Utah - Utah Hero Homes
(Utah Homes)
The number of listings available in Alpine, Utah continues to fall.  Since November, the quantity has been on a steady decline while settling in March to the same quantity as last month: Listings Available in Alpine:Oct 18: 42Nov 16: 35Dec 14: 33Jan 11: 28Feb 8: 27Mar 3: 27 Days on market is currently at 90 days, which is less than the 120 days on market we saw a few months ago. Prices are holding pretty steady as well. Further information below: Average home price had increased to $900k (from $848k) but has dipped slightly in March to $898k. No new homes have entered the market in the past week. If you'd like to be up to date with what's happening in Alpine, Utah (or any of the surrounding cities) let us know. Lucy Willman - lucy@thehousebuzz.comChuck Willman - chuck@utahhomes.me The d...
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By Chuck Willman, New House Utah - Utah Hero Homes
(Utah Homes)
As more data has become available on line, more companies have arrived on the scene to crunch and normalize data for the use of making large financial decisions.In real estate, that means that there are companies who will display a myriad of information regarding the details of a real estate transaction.When this data is put under a microscope, one can deduce things such as: How much equity does a homeowner theoretically have? Who is most likely to sell in the coming months? If I were to buy a home in a certain neighborhood, how much rent could I charge?These suppositions are possible through predictive analytics. There were very few companies offering such services a few years ago. Now there is an ever-growing field of companies providing such information for a fee.Now. Is this informa...
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By Chuck Willman, New House Utah - Utah Hero Homes
(Utah Homes)
BBC Radio filed a report about the sudden success the state of Utah has found in the business world.They spoke to entrepreneurs small and large as well as immigrants and policy makers.There was a time when Utah business folks seeking to grow would fly to New York, Boston or San Francisco to seek funding. Now the venture capital groups find themselves flying here in search of the next big thing.Upon arrival they find a diverse workforce with and entrepreneurial attitude as well as over 100,000 college students who may be more gung-ho to stay than go.It makes for an interesting listen.The audio report can be found here: The Secret to Utah's Success - BBC Radio.---Looking to relocate, sell or buy your next Utah Home?Lucy@TheHouseBuzz.com
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By Chuck Willman, New House Utah - Utah Hero Homes
(Utah Homes)
Hi, I'm Lucy Willman of TheHouseBuzz.comWhile I'm building my website (currently you're being directed to my Berkshire Hathaway Site) you may also want to keep track of me on Instagram for the latest real estate Buzz in the Beehive State.Follow me here: https://www.instagram.com/thehousebuzz/I have a proven history in many aspects of real estate from commercial, residential resale, new home construction and remodeling. I've also flipped more than a hundred homes.Interested in Utah Property? Need to Sell? Buy? Invest? Let's talk.lucy@thehousebuzz.com 
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By Chuck Willman, New House Utah - Utah Hero Homes
(Utah Homes)
Utah County is growing. Over the next several decades it's expected that the county will add a million more people. While growth can bring great things, there is room for some caution and concern.Several of the best minds met Monday, in an executive summit, to discuss ways to keep all this growth in check and to ensure that the coming changes would be beneficial instead of detrimental.The leaders discussed planned growth, mass transit, infrastructure and the issues that will cause us to meet the challenge. They also opened the floor to questions. As Sammy Jo Hester of The Daily Herald reported, "One attendee at this summit asked Gochnour what we’ve heard many veteran residents of Utah County express: can the growth be slowed? Her answer was prescient.“The best way to slow growth is to m...
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By Utah Real Estate Search Utah County Realtor, Home Listing Partner
(Home Buyer Realty Utah)
Southern Utah County Home Search Home Buyer Realty Utah has developed the best Listing program here in Utah County. Every listing will have Aerial Photos, Matterport 3D Videos and the very best exposure on the Internet including the following Local Real Estate websites:Utah County Real Estate ListingsUtah Real Estate SearchUtah County Homes for saleSpringville Utah Real EstateSpringville Utah Homes for SaleMapleton Utah Real EstateMapleton Homes for SaleSpanish Fork Utah Real EstateSpanish Fork Utah Homes for SalePayson Utah Real EstatePayson Utah Homes for SaleSalem Utah Real EstateSalem Utah Homes for SaleElk Ridge Utah Real EstateElk Ridge Utah Homes for SaleSantaquin Utah Real EstateSantaquin Utah Homes for SaleHome Buyer Realty Utah's Listing program includes listings on every one ...
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By Robert A. Hulme, Home Listing Partner
(Home Buyer Realty Utah)
Provo, Utah and Springville Homes for Sale1462 Pheasant Run Dr.  Springville UtahSelling Homes in Utah County (Provo, Orem and Springville) has some significant challenges. Most Realtors listing homes here in Utah County have only sold a small number of homes for friends, family members and members of their church congregation. They list their homes on the WFRMLS and hope that someone else brings a buyer, so the Listing agent can make their 3%. Home Buyer Realty Utah has the very best marketing plan here in Utah County (2% Listing Commission, 1% Seller, 1% Buyer Agent). Every Listing includes Aerial Photos with our very own DJI Inspire Drone, Matterport 3D Videos and a massive online presense on the Internet, including many of our Local Real Estate websites, see a few of them below:Prov...
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By Chuck Willman, New House Utah - Utah Hero Homes
(Utah Homes)
Everyone wants a deal.When purchasing something we tend to be rational economic decision makers.When we sell, we want the most we can receive.When we buy, we want more for less.It has always been like this and we live in a time that rewards this way of thinking.So, naturally, those who want to list want to make sure they do so at the right time to maximize their gain.And buyers want bargains. *** Utah home prices have been going up, up and away.Buyers are asking me if the prices are going to fall... and if so, when.I have no crystal ball, but there are some indicators that sellers might soon feel pressure.Here are a few indicators (Utah specific): 1. The snow will start to fallFor some reason prices can begin to fall as the temperature dips. Why? I don't know. It could be because summer...
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By Robert A. Hulme, Home Listing Partner
(Home Buyer Realty Utah)
North Utah County Homes for SaleHome Buyer Realty Utah Lists and Sells homes for only 2% (1% Listing Agent) (1% Buyer Agent). Every Home Buyer Realty Utah Listing will have Aerial Photos and a Matterport 3D video. We also provide unlimited exposure on the Internet. Listed below are a few of the Local Real Estate Websites where we place our North Utah County Listings:Provo Real EstateProvo Real Estate for SaleProvo Orem Homes for SaleProvo Real Estate ListingsProvo Utah Homes for SaleAlpine Utah Homes for SaleAlpine Real Estate for SaleOrem Utah Homes for SaleOrem Real Estate for SaleLehi Utah Homes for SaleAmerican Fork Utah Homes for SaleCedar Hills Homes for SaleHighland Real Estate ListingsEagle Mountain Utah Homes for SaleSaratoga Springs Utah Homes for SaleDraper Utah Homes for Sal...
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By Utah Real Estate Search Utah County Realtor, Home Listing Partner
(Home Buyer Realty Utah)
Utah County Real Estate ReinventedHome Buyer Realty Utah is working on changing the Listings Real Estate Model here in Utah County. Home Buyer Realty Utah Lists and Sells homes for only 2% (1% Listing Agent) (1% Buyer Agent). Every Home Buyer Realty Utah Listing will have Aerial Photos and a Matterport 3D video. We also provide unlimited exposure on the Internet. Listed below are a few of the Local Real Estate Websites where we place our South Utah County Listings:Springville Utah Homes for SaleMapleton Utah Real EstateElk Ridge Utah Real EstateSalem Utah Real EstateSantaquin Utah Real EstateSpanish Fork Utah Homes for SalePayson Utah Homes for SaleWe sold 3 homes in the last 2 months in South Utah County all for a Listing and Selling Commission of 1%. My Sellers are very happy with the...
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By Chuck Willman, New House Utah - Utah Hero Homes
(Utah Homes)
We face-timed the grand-kids and said, "check this out.""What's that?" They asked."That's Mystery Mountain Jr."Ok. I that's not the name. But you have to give them something to look forward to, right?"We won't climb it until you get here." I promised.The months passed.And this little hill's mystery remained unanswered to us.---We saw the deer walk down hill and roam the neighborhood.We peered out front as the snow settled on it and the neighbors sleighed down it.We watched it as it changed colors.And then, with grand-kids here, we finally climbed it.Half way up we saw the neighborhood grow smaller.---Then we took in the entire valley.To the west were mountains and to the south east of that, a section of the Great Salt Lake.We could see the building of downtown, which was barren until it...
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By Visualshows .com
(Visualshows.com)
  Contact: SuAnne Hoffman Phone: 801-360-3900     Rambler/Ranch, Single Family - Santaquin, UT Listed at 314900     Send To   Subdivision   Category Homes Type Single Family Re-Sale Sq Footage 3586 Bedrooms 5 Bathrooms 3 Half Bathrooms 0 Lot Size 0 Short Sale No Year Built 2006 Home Address 1236 S FOOTHILL DR. W Santaquin, UT 84655         Home DescriptionThis house is quality through out. Granite counter tops in kitchen. Marble counters and showers in upstairs baths. Spacious bedrooms. Large master suite with master bath. Master bath with two sinks, jetted tub, separate shower, walk-in closet. Full fencing with RV pad. Unbelievable family room downstairs with wood stove, wet bar, room for pool or game table, surround sound. You will love this home!!! Neighborhood close to recreational...
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  Contact: Peter Morkel Phone: (801) 810-8326     2-Story, Single Family - Provo, UT Listed at 249900.00       Send To   Subdivision WESTGATE PARK Category Homes Type Single Family Re-Sale Sq Footage 1740 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 2 Half Bathrooms 1 Lot Size 0 Short Sale No Year Built 1995 Home Address 2382 W 460 N Provo, UT 84601   Home DescriptionNew appliances and systems make this home a steal. Water heater and fridge, range and microwave have all been replaced recently. New carpet, tile and fresh paint. Large vaults on the main 3 bedrooms and an office. Master on the main. Will sell super fast so call today to schedule. Home Features   Additional Links   Virtual Tour   Property Description This home for sale is located in WESTGATE PARK! This Provo community has homes for sale ready for...
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