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Utah County First-Time Home Buyer - Utah County Real Estate

Well the time has come; you are finally out making a good living. You are beginning to get tired of paying rent, the number one advise that friends and family are giving you is, Buy a House. By this time you are about to be hitched and have probably saved enough money for a down payment. After a fair amount of thinking about it, you jump over the first hurdle and decide to go for it. Now once you are focused about what you want you then jot down a list of things you want in a house. That being done the search begins. These days the task of sifting through hundreds of potential Utah County houses is not as hard. With a few mouse clicks, you can see multiple house listings and take virtual tours of houses for sale.

The key points to consider are the location and the surrounding neighborhood of the house and your estimated budget. It is important to talk with a loan officer and determine if your budget ideas sound reasonable, and get a preapproval letter if possible, this will help a lot latter on you will see. Once you have set out the criteria it's time to take yourself down to a Utah County Realtor. An efficient Utah County Realtor will pay close attention to your wants, needs, and show you houses accordingly. This will ensure that within the span of two weeks you will have a maximum number of houses to see which will fit your desired profile.

Then starts the personal viewing process, and this is a long, tiresome process indeed. Careful attention is needed when venturing out to see homes. Once you start seeing places that you like, slow down and don't make the biggest mistake of your life by jumping for the first house that you see. Even if the first house you see actually has the perfect room size, the awesome kitchen and even the ideally shaped terrace, wait. Mark it out as one of your favorites and see others. While inside the house, be thorough with your investigations and personal observations. Mark out all the things you like about the house and mark out the things that you do not like. Take a good look at all the rooms and the roof as well as if it's accessible, and make a note even if it is not.

After leaving the house rate it personally from 1-10. Also, take a good look at its surrounding location. Note the size and shape of the car parking area, and take note of the lawn and back yard shape and size. Another thing to focus on is the garage. Lastly insist that the Realtor tell you about all the defects of the house that are not openly visible. Ultimately, revisit the top selected houses to make an informed decision.

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NO, it's NOT the Multiple Listing Service; it's Major League Soccer! You know, it's been a while since we had Utah come together to support a local team. Last time I saw so much excitement around here was when we had the 2002 Winter Olympics. Congratulations Real Salt Lake, for being the Eastern conference champions and now I wish you luck in the Finals. It's not going to be easy beating Beckham and Donavin in Seattle; however I know you will do your best!

Soccer is fast becoming one of the most popular sports here in the US especially in Utah. Winning the MLS cup will just put more eyeballs on our State and hopefully bring more home buyers into our office.

Who would you predict to win the MLS Cup? Real Salt Lake or Los Angeles Galaxy? Post your response.

This is my second winter in the real estate business and lately I am catching myself DRIFTING in my day to day activities. That fact that its cold outside and that my clients (especially my buyers) are not seeing the sense of urgency does not help the cause.

I decided today to partner up with someone in my office and see if he/she wants to be my "accountability partner". Someone I can take to breakfast/lunch or just meet at the office and talk about what I want to accomplish from now to the end of the year, and have that person hold me accountable to my goals.

Do any of you find yourself drifting? and if so what do you do to get out of that mode? Has it worked?

Jorge
www.JorgeSanchezRealestate.com

As a real estate agent in Utah, I am noticing that lots of buyers are taking a little longer to purchase a home. Are you guys noticing the same trend? During the summer months buyers were on fire! Ever since the $8000 tax credit was extended it seems like buyers are slowing down in thier dicision to purchase. I can't decide if extending the tax credit was a good or bad idea in general.

Jorge

www.JorgeSanchezRealestate.com

Utah County Offer to Purchase - Eliminate the Contingency

When it comes time to purchase a new Utah County home, the question always comes up, should I sell my old home before I buy the new one? Depending on your credit situation and your ability to qualify for two loans, this question could be easily resolved. We will assume you have excellent credit and can do whatever you please.

It is always better to have your present home sold before you make an offer on the new home. If you have an offer with a contingency of selling the old home, the seller will be less likely to accept the offer or allow better terms. You will always be in a better bargaining position if you were able to move in without delay.

Credit terms on you new loan will also be better based on you living in the new home as your primary residence. Banks never offer better rates or terms on a second home.

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