One of the cornerstones of real estate purchases is the examination of the visual appeal. Both frontal and rear views matter. When purchasing northern Utah real estate, explore it thoroughly. Will you be living in a fish bowl? Will you be so secluded that lurking predators will be a constant suspicion? Who will maintain the… Read More

In my last post, I pointed out that those who are renting apartments or homes in Logan Utah may have a misplace sense of security.  The landlord / foreclosure combination can blindside those who are renting Logan Utah real estate. One real estate author has written a more in depth analysis about the pitfalls of… Read More

One hidden issue faced by increasingly more Logan Ut. apartment dwellers is that they are finding themselves victims of the financial condition of their landlords. As landlords face foreclosures and short sales on their Cache Valley homes, renters become the collateral damage. If you are renting a Logan Ut. apartment or home, and faithfully paying… Read More

One cornerstone to making real estate decisions is the question, “Will this transaction make financial sense?”  Thus the question, “Should I buy or should I rent an apartment in Logan Utah?”  Perhaps you’ve seen studies and analysis comparing the value of homeownership vs. the costs of renting.  Some of this research tries to factor in… Read More

A few years back, our housing market experienced the mother of all waves – a huge tidal wave of record proportions – and many of those who bought homes at that time were unprepared for any downturn.  They bought with no down payment, with sub-prime loans, 3-1 adjustable rate mortgages, and 120% loan-to-value loans that… Read More

For those who like metaphors, let’s liken the Logan real estate market to surfing. An experienced and alert surfer can ride the crest of a huge wave, understanding that sooner or later, that crest will break.  He anticipates and prepares for the break by sliding down the wave so that when it breaks, the surfer… Read More

There are many who would really like to buy Logan Ut. real estate.  The thought of home ownership is thrilling.  It’s also scary.  Like jumping off a low bridge into water below.  Thrilling / scary.  What’s below the surface of the water?  Can my body handle the impact?  How far down there is it –… Read More

A common fear for prospective real estate buyers is that a foreclosure may be a part of their future. This is a cornerstone of real estate buying paralysis and understandable since we’ve all heard of someone who’s lost their biggest investment in the past few years.  However, that need not be the case when looking… Read More

We’ve recognized for some time that there is great advantage to purchasing real estate in Logan Ut.  Financially, the benefits of tax write-offs, aggressive pricing, low interest rates and building equity for yourself over time simply add asset value above renting. Now, according to several studies, the data shows that it is just plain cheaper… Read More

Studies Review Home Ownership vs. Renting One cornerstone to making real estate decisions is the question, “Will this transaction make financial sense?”  Thus the question, “Should I buy or should I rent an apartment in Logan Ut.?”  Perhaps you’ve seen studies and analysis comparing the value of homeownership vs. the costs of renting.  Some of… Read More