What Stays With the House? Fixtures, Appliances, and Other Items Buyers Should Clarify

Aug 27, 2026 | Home Tips, Salt Lake City real estate

Every year, deals hit a snag over the same question: what actually comes with the house? A seller assumes the washer and dryer are theirs to take. A buyer assumes the security cameras stay. Neither side is wrong to assume — they just assumed different things. The fix...

Secondary Water in Utah: What Home Buyers and Homeowners Need to Know

Aug 19, 2026 | Home Tips, Salt Lake City homes

If you’re buying a home in the Salt Lake area, “secondary water” is a phrase you’ll run into fast, and it’s worth understanding before you close, not after your first water bill. Here’s what it is, how to check whether a property...

Is Your Property Title Protected? What Salt Lake Homeowners Should Know

Jun 8, 2026 | Home Tips

Most homeowners in Salt Lake City never think about their property title until something goes wrong. Title fraud is real, it’s rising, and it doesn’t require a sophisticated criminal to pull off. A fraudster can forge a deed, file it with the county recorder, and...

Thinking About Converting Your Basement? Here’s What to Know First

May 26, 2026 | Home Tips, Salt Lake City real estate

A lot of homes in Salt Lake have what sellers describe as a “mother-in-law apartment” downstairs, a bedroom, a bathroom, maybe a small kitchen setup. It sounds useful. It might even be where you’re planning to put family or generate some rental...

Utah’s $20,000 First-Time Homebuyer Assistance Program

Nov 26, 2025 | Salt Lake City real estate, Uncategorized, Utah Homes

Buying your first home in Utah can feel challenging, especially with today’s prices and rising loan costs. To help new buyers, the state created the Utah First-Time Homebuyer Assistance Program, a major initiative that offers up to $20,000 toward home purchase costs....