New Listing in Bountiful!

1975 rambler with a finished basement at 2284 S. Claremont Drive in Bountiful. 6 bedroom, 3 bath on a .24 acre home site. Priced at $375,000.

New Listing in Syracuse!

2002 two story with a partially finished basement at 2389 S. 2885 W., in Syracuse. 5 bedroom, 2 bath on a .34 acre home site. Priced at $209,870.

New Listing in Kaysville!

2006 rambler with finished basement located at 1448 West Ramola Street in Kaysville. 4 bedroom, 5 bath on a .37 acre home site. Priced at $499,870.

5 Reasons to Sell Your Home Now

KSL.com recently published a story entitled "5 Reasons to Sell Your Home Now". The story was written by Amber Wykstra who publishes her articles on her blog called accordingtoamber.com.  Here's a brief recap of her article. To read the complete article check out the story on KSL.com

5 Reasons to Sell Your Home Now

1. Home Prices are Stabilizing
"In January 2006, the average sales price for a home in

Utah was $240,000. December 2012 UAR statistics show the average sales price per home was $242,524."

2. Get Ahead of the Competition
"According to the Utah Association of Realtors, absorption rates have improved by almost 33 percent, down to a 5.2 month's supply. This means there are fewer homes for sale on the market, creating a greater demand."

3. Only Serious Buyers are Out
"With the mortgage qualifications tightening up, only those purchasers who are serious about buying a home will be in the market."

4. There Will Never be a Better Tim to Move Up
"Selling your home will give you the opportunity to continue to ride the appreciation wave, especially if you are looking at a larger, more expensive home."

5. Lenders are Paying Attention
"Most lenders have changed their processes to accommodate a purchase market. That means that they have strategically chosen to process purchase transactions in a shorter timeline that refinances. As a result of this, you should be able to close within 30 days of accepting your offer. If your buyer asks for more time than 30 days, don't be afraid to ask why."

We've Moved!

We recently moved to our new office location in downtown Kaysville! We are now in the Park Place complex off of 300 West and just north of 200 North. We are in suite 504, next door to Apple Tree Schoolhouse. Feel free to stop by and say Hi!

Tips for the Best Move Possible

Moving can be a stressful time, but with the correct preparation and planning many challenges can be avoided.  Here's a video with some great tips on what to do to make moving day a success.

New Listing in Kaysville!

2006 rambler with bonus room located at 2138 Buffalo Trail Drive in Kaysville. 3 bedroom, 3 bath on a .35 acre home site. Priced at $379,870.

First Impressions: 13 Tips For Getting the Inside of Your Home Ready for the Market

You never get a second chance to make a first impression. Taking care of these items before you put a sign in your front yard will save you time and money in the long run.

1.       Start with lighting, replace any burned out or missing bulbs.

2.       Declutter – Put a cardboard box in the middle of your kitchen and go through all the cupboards. If you haven’t used it in the last 4-6 months, put it in the box. Label the box and store it out of the way.

3.       Make sure that table tops, dressers and closets are free of clutter.

4.       Wipe down your kitchen cabinets, fridge, range and microwave.

5.       Repair any wall dents or scratches. Paint walls as needed.

6.       Remove any hard water spots in the kitchen and bathrooms.

7.       Repair or replace any leaky faucets or showerheads. A call to a plumber is a wise investment.

8.       Review your furniture situation – remove any excess or very large furniture.

9.       You want your home to appear as large and specious as possible – avoid using your garage, attic and basement to store extra things. This may require getting a small storage unit for a short period of time.

10.   Replace or clean any worn out carpets.

11.   Repair or replace and cracked or pealing caulk.

12.   Store RV’s or old vehicles elsewhere while the home is on the market.

13.   Replace all the batteries in your smoke detectors and replace your furnace filter.

Curb Appeal: 9 Tips to Help Get the Outside of Your Home Ready for the Market

Spring has sprung and now is a great time to sale your existing home. Preparing your current home for the market can be intimidating and downright overwhelming. It’s important to remember the best way to eat an elephant is one bite at a time. Start with the outside of your home. Here are a few tips that will cost a little money, but will save you thousands in the long run.

1.       Keep your lawn mowed and trimmed.

2.       Fertilize your grass 4 times each year, once for every season.

3.       Trim the bushes and shrubs so more of your home can been seen.

4.       Focus on the front door area; wipe down the front door and trim. If needed, apply a fresh coat of paint.

5.       Replace all burned out light bulbs on the exterior of the home and if possible use matching wattage bulbs to balance the lighting.

6.       Wash the windows and keep your front porch clean of dust and debris.

7.       Make sure your doorbell looks good and is in good working condition.

8.       Repair or replace any missing address numbers.

9.       Repair or replace any damaged concrete to walkways and steps.

If you're considering selling your home, we would be honored to help. Submit your information here or give us a call at 801-725-9900.

New Listing in North Salt Lake!

2004 two-story home located at 930 W Stonehenge in North Salt Lake. 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath on a .11 acre home site. Priced at $229,870.

Sellers Who Delay May Miss Out.

The National Association of Realtors recently published an article titled "Sellers Who Delay May Miss Out".  In the article they interviewed Daren Blomquist, a VP from RealtyTrac and CEO of Redfin Glenn Kelman. Here are three great quotes from the article.

"Home owners who purchased their home during the sluggish market the last two to three years may find moving up in 2013 may be their prime opportunity." Daren Blomquist, VP RealtyTrac

"If you're selling one house just to move up to another, it does you no good to wait for prices to rise - the price of the move-up home will increase faster than the price of the place you're leaving behind."
Glenn Kelman, CEO Redfin

According to the Mortgage Bankers Association, mortgage rates are expected to come off the 3.5% range and reach 4.4% in the next year.

To read the complete article visit The National Association of Realtors website.