Communities

Oct. 12, 2016

HOA, or no HOA?

HOA, or no HOA?

What is an HOA?

 

HOA stands for homeowner association. It's a corporation formed by a real estate developer for the purpose of marketing, managing, an selling homes and lots in a residential subdivision. Generally, apartment buildings, condos, and planned unit developments of single-family homes.

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July 7, 2016

Home Upgrade: Going Green

Home Upgrade: Going Green

When making green-savvy upgrades, here are some guidelines on what buyers are looking for so you can get top dollar for your home.

Buyers today range in age, socioeconomic status, and interests, but one thing they all have in common -- they want good investments. Going green is a smart way …

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June 22, 2016

Top Five Regions of the Country

Top Five Regions of the Country

These five regions in the United States are experiencing exponential job growth, which is good to keep an eye-on as a potential home buyer, seller, and more. In an article by Jeffry Bartash, he goes over each of these locations to explore why they are so popular for job growth …

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June 15, 2016

Majority of Americans Still Value Homeownership

Majority of Americans Still Value Homeownership

The American Dream is still alive and well today, according to a survey taken by Wellsfargo How America Views Homeovership, which gathers that a majority of Americans, including millennials, still value home ownership and plan to eventually become home owners.

"Wells Fargo believes it's important to take …

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June 10, 2016

Owning vs. Renting

Owning vs. Renting

Over the last decade, home owning has become a nearly impossible task for many would-be home buyers. This is due mostly to the economic crisis of 2008, low employment, and overall economic issues. Many would-be home buyers, as a result, have turned to renting. Now, however, rental prices are increasing …

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May 19, 2016

Local Real Estate Trends Up 19% in Utah County

Local Real Estate Trends Up 19% in Utah County

In a Daily Herald article titled Local Real Estate Trends in Utah County: Sales up 19%, Sammy Jo Hester describes how Utah has recovered from the housing crisis of 2008 more quickly than other states:

“Pre 2008, it was a loose credit time -- just about anybody could get a loan …

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May 18, 2016

Southern Utah: Gem of the West

Southern Utah: Gem of the West

Southern Utah is arguably the most beautiful region in the western United States, home to such national treasures as Zion's National Park, Capitol Reef, Lake Powell, Arches National Park, and Bryce Canyon, there is so much beauty to experience!

One of the benefits of living in a state like …

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May 16, 2016

The Silicon Slopes

The Silicon Slopes

Utah's "Silicon Slopes" is a region along the Wasatch Front that encompasses many information technology, and software development ventures that have recently sprung up - and thrived. Nicknamed Silicon Slopes after California's Silicon Valley, this part of Utah has become a highly sought-after location for new companies dealing with various …

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May 16, 2016

Million-Dollar Home Market In Decline

Million-Dollar Home Market In Decline

In a recent article by MSNBC's reporter Robert Frank, he discusses changes in the luxury home market, specifically for homes exceeding a million dollars.

He states: 

"The weakness at the top of the housing market marks a big shift in the housing economy. After the financial crisis, luxury housing …
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April 13, 2016

Salt Lake City: Life in the Capitol

Salt Lake City: Life in the Capitol


Living and buying homes in Salt Lake City, Utah can be its own sort of adventure. There are so many options available! Are you craving an urban environment, constantly surrounded by the hustle and bustle of city-life? Or do you desire solitude; perhaps a rustic home in one of Salt …

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