If you are starting your search for homes in Logan, Utah, there are some common mistakes that can cost you both time and money. Unfortunately, many people make these mistakes and don’t even realize it until it is too late. Common mistake #1: The best ‘deal’ is the home with the lowest price per square… Read More

With the government halting the purchase of Mortgage Backed Securities, and the inevitable increase in mortgage rates on the horizon, this is a question that many home sellers are beginning to ask. Well, I put together a simple spread sheet to work out the numbers and here it is: Rate          … Read More

Today’s real estate market is unlike anything we have seen in more than 20 years. There is a huge inventory of homes on the market, you have choices between short sales, bank owned properties, and desperate sellers. With historically low interest rates to help you qualify for your dream home, I am finding many potential… Read More

Over the past several articles, I have outlined several of the costs associated with closing on northern Utah real estate. I haven’t tried to give you a detailed itemization of all possible costs, but this should give you a general idea of what these closing costs are buying you. An important idea I want to… Read More

At the closing on a piece of Logan Utah real estate, an escrow officers’ responsibility is to gather all documents, including loan documents and documents prepared by the Realtors, which are signed by the buyer and seller that clarify the terms of the contract for the purchase, required disclosures, etc.  It is their job to find out the amount… Read More

Before you start house hunting for a Logan Utah home, please meet with a lender. Does that sound premature? The answer to that is NO!!! It is wise to know your budget before you go hunting for a Logan Utah home – both your monthly payment budget and the amount required in cash. In other… Read More

Now that you’ve found a home to replace your Logan Utah apartment, who’s going to educate you about the closing costs? First of all, if you’ve been an apartment dweller in Logan Utah, you may not be familiar with “closing costs”. What are they, and will you have to pay for them? Closing costs are… Read More

So, you’ve found a home to purchase. Maybe it’s the first home that you’ve ever bought. If that’s true, your friends are likely to give you some advice. That’s a cornerstone of real estates acquisition – friends and advice. Something that you may hear is that you’ll have to pay closing costs and that it’s… Read More

Are you confused about closing costs? Who isn’t? Who pays for the realtors commission when you purchase northern Utah real estate? What is title insurance and who pays for it on Cache Valley Homes for Sale? What about the inspection?   Do I need an appraisal? If those thoughts have passed through your mind, you’re not… Read More

The following is an article that addresses “low ball offers”. This article was written by a seasoned realtor. Occasionally I have encountered people who are so intent on getting the very best deal when they buy a house that they want to make dozens of offers, all of which are far, far below the list… Read More