2117 Sq Ft
4 Bed 3 Full Bath
2 Car Garage
Great Yard
Fireplace & Stainless Steel Appliances
Open House Sat. Dec. 3rd 11 to 2 pm
5478 W. 7000 S West Jordan, UT 84061
Friday, October 28, 2011
4 BED 3 FULL BATH IN WEST JORDAN
2117 Sq Ft
4 Bed 3 Full Bath
2 Car Garage
Great Yard
Fireplace & Stainless Steel Appliances
Open House Sat. Dec. 3rd 11 to 2 pm
5478 W. 7000 S West Jordan, UT 84061
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
HOME SALES IN SALT LAKE COUNTY
Salt Lake County homes sales were up 38% this August compared to August of last year according to the Salt Lake Board of Realtors. So does this mean that the housing market is turning around? My answer is not necessarily. It is a good sign that home sales were up in August, but at the same time the Salt Lake Board of Realtors reports that homes sales in the second quarter of 2011 were down 11.4% compared to the second quarter in 2010. One factor that impacted this statistic was the $8,000 tax credit that was available to many buyers last year.
It is my personal opinion that the market may still be volatile for some time, but will eventually start to rebound. At the same time interest rates are at an all time low and home prices are very affordable. To read the entire article from the Salt Lake Board of Realtors click the following link. http://www.slrealtors.com/stats/market-statistics/
It is my personal opinion that the market may still be volatile for some time, but will eventually start to rebound. At the same time interest rates are at an all time low and home prices are very affordable. To read the entire article from the Salt Lake Board of Realtors click the following link. http://www.slrealtors.com/stats/market-statistics/
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
UNBELIEVABLE RATES
FYI interest rates are at 3.875% today!!! That is as low as I have ever seen them. On a $200,000 mortgage the difference between a 3.875% rate and a 5% rate is $133 a month.
Monday, August 8, 2011
RENTING VS BUYING THE PROS & CONS
So many of you find yourselves asking yourself should I continue to rent or should I go ahead and buy. One of the main things to think about is do I have the finances to buy a place and am I ready for that committment. Below is a list of the pros and cons to buying a home vs renting a home.
PROS FOR RENTING
You are flexible to move around. After your lease is up you are able to move without having to sell your home.
Your money is not tied up. If something happened and you needed cash it wouldn't be tied up in your home.
Typically if an appliance or something else breaks the landlord is responsible to fix it.
CONS FOR RENTING
There is a chance that the landlord could sell the property without you knowing.
You are typically not able to remodel, paint, or make the place your own.
If home prices are going up you are not building equity from owning a home.
Your rent is not tax deductable.
PROS FOR BUYING
Part of your motgage payment is tax deductable which could save you thousands each year.
You are able to remodel or fix up your house any way you want to.
If the market goes up you are building equity.
You feel great about owning and you don't have to worry about a landlord or even getting the property sold without you knowing.
Getting a loan and making your mortgage payment each month is a great way to build your credit.
There are some great prices on homes and interest rates are honestly at an all time low.
CONS FOR BUYING
You have more responsibilities such as yard work, a mortgage, and taxes.
In a bad market the home could depreciate.
You are not as flexible. If you want to move most likely you would have to sell your home.
If you are deciding to whether it is a good time to buy or if you want to continue to rent this is a decision you should take seriously. There are pros and cons to each and you just need to figure out if you can afford a home and if you are ready for the committment.
PROS FOR RENTING
You are flexible to move around. After your lease is up you are able to move without having to sell your home.
Your money is not tied up. If something happened and you needed cash it wouldn't be tied up in your home.
Typically if an appliance or something else breaks the landlord is responsible to fix it.
CONS FOR RENTING
There is a chance that the landlord could sell the property without you knowing.
You are typically not able to remodel, paint, or make the place your own.
If home prices are going up you are not building equity from owning a home.
Your rent is not tax deductable.
PROS FOR BUYING
Part of your motgage payment is tax deductable which could save you thousands each year.
You are able to remodel or fix up your house any way you want to.
If the market goes up you are building equity.
You feel great about owning and you don't have to worry about a landlord or even getting the property sold without you knowing.
Getting a loan and making your mortgage payment each month is a great way to build your credit.
There are some great prices on homes and interest rates are honestly at an all time low.
CONS FOR BUYING
You have more responsibilities such as yard work, a mortgage, and taxes.
In a bad market the home could depreciate.
You are not as flexible. If you want to move most likely you would have to sell your home.
If you are deciding to whether it is a good time to buy or if you want to continue to rent this is a decision you should take seriously. There are pros and cons to each and you just need to figure out if you can afford a home and if you are ready for the committment.
Monday, June 27, 2011
HIGHLAND LOT FOR SALE
I have listed a lot in Highland in the Country French Estates Subdivision. It is .90 acres and is next to a .38 acre easement where no one can build on it. This means the neighbors will not be too close. You can use any builder you like to build your dream home in this subdivision filled with custom homes.
.90 Acres
.38 Easement Next Door
$280,000
MLS #1028953
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.90 Acres
.38 Easement Next Door
$280,000
MLS #1028953
Thursday, June 2, 2011
FORECLOSURES DROP 30%
So it is no secret that real estate market is not at its peak. People are still losing jobs, in some areas home prices are still declining, and Utah still has one of the highest foreclosure rates in the nation. KCPW News reported that the number of foreclosures in Utah fell 30% since April of 2010. Although Utah is still not out of the woods when it comes to foreclosures it appears we may be headed in the right direction. To read the full article from KCPW News go to the following link. http://kcpw.org/blog/local-news/2011-05-13/foreclosures-drop-30-percent-since-last-april/
Saturday, April 30, 2011
CHARMING BOUNTIFUL HOME WITH LOTS OF CHARACTER
Just listed a home in bountiful with lots of character.
Copy and paste link below for a tour.
http://www.visualtour.com/show.asp?t=2464822&prt=10003
336 Center St. Bountiful, UT 84010
Copy and paste link below for a tour.
http://www.visualtour.com/show.asp?t=2464822&prt=10003
336 Center St. Bountiful, UT 84010
- 3400 Sq Ft
- 3 Bed 2 Full Baths
- Brand New Roof
- New Carpet, Flooring, & Paint
- 2 Car Garage
- Tons of Character
- Wood Work & Stain Glassed Windows
- $194,900
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