Tuesday, April 27, 2021 / by Tori Tarver Watts
KW South Valley Keller Williams | Peak Collective Real Estate Blog
Tuesday, March 23, 2021 / by Tori Tarver Watts
5 Areas That Utah Realtors Think Will Be Booming in 5-10 Years
Tuesday, February 23, 2021 / by Tori Tarver Watts
Why Utah Home Values Will Continue to Rise in 2021 and Beyond!
So, the question is why? The answer is basic supply and demand that controls the real estate market.
According to U.S. News, in 2021 Utah will have the 4th fastest population growth of any state in the country. The U.S. Census reported that South Jordan, Utah was the 12th fastest growing city in the country with a 4.4% increase in 2018. Additionally, if you didn’t already know, Utah families have the highest number of children per family. Over the past year, there has been a mass exodus from California, New York, and Illinois. One of the top destinations to move to…was you gu. ...
Tuesday, February 16, 2021 / by Tori Tarver Watts
4 Tips for First Time Home Buyers in Salt Lake City
Utah isn’t California. You don’t have to spend a million dollars on a small studio condominium. That being said, the market in Utah is hot right now, and home values are rapidly increasing.
This seems obvious, but it is an important reminder that you need to determine how much you can spend because you don’t want to fall in love with a home you cannot afford. Talk to a financial advisor or do your own research online to determine what price range makes the most sense for you. We also would love to recommend a lender to you, as they can really nail down exactly how much you could spend.
Try and minimize or eliminate any debts you have. This is important because your debt to income ratio can be a big factor in what a lender is willing to give you. Of course, you want to look at your credit score as well when factoring in what you think the lender will give you.
3) Consider the Neighborhood
The Salt Lake Valley has a wide . ...
Tuesday, February 16, 2021 / by Tori Tarver Watts
4 Tips Salt Lake City Realtors Recommend in an Intimidating Market
If you are feeling frustrated with the process of buying a home in the Salt Lake City region considering reading our four tips below, and talk to someone on our team as we’d love to help you find a home!
4) Don’t Get DiscouragedYou might find your dream home, be ready to put an offer, and then suddenly another buyer swoops in and puts in a bid that puts you out of contention of purchasing what you thought was your ideal home. Deals fall apart all the time. If you are serious about buying a home, you have to pick yourself by your bootstraps and keep moving forward to find another home you love. It is not uncommon for real estate transactions to have bumps along the way, but you have to keep your eyes on the prize if you are serious ; ...