In this episode we do a quick rewind on what 2021 has looked like for the Red Sign Podcast! We also give you a hint for what you can expect for Season 2 starting Wednesday, January 5th!

A jumbo loan is a mortgage used to finance properties that are too expensive for a conventional conforming loan. The maximum amount for a conforming loan is $647,200 in most counties, as determined by the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA). Homes that exceed the local conforming loan limit require a jumbo loan. So what do you need to know about a Jumbo Loans? Listen to this episode for all the details!

Short appraisals are more common because appraisers typically use a method of valuation called the sales comparison method. This strategy is based on using sales information from the last 6 months from comparable properties to give the subject property a fair market value. When home prices increase are moving dramatically every month instead of every year, this strategy is more susceptible to having appraisals come in low. In this podcast episode our hosts go over some strategies to protect yourself from a short appraisal & things you need to be aware of when entering a real estate transaction!

In this special podcast episode our hosts sit down with, Kurt Antonino, founder of Green Tech Construction. Green Tech uses the latest green building science and techniques when building their custom homes. They are one of the few Utah custom green home builders that possess the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Certified Green Professional designations. This designation recognizes builders who integrate green building principles into houses without raising the cost associated with construction. Listen in as Kurt explains why he loves building and what you should know about when building a custom home!

Many experts stated that this years housing market shot way ahead of the economy, to a point that we saw an extremely hot market characterized by multiple offers, contingency waivers, buyer’s paying sellers closing cost, and of course RECORD HIGH PRICES. With all that being said 2021 has been a year for the record books, but what is in store for next year? The craziness brought upon by this year has left many people wondering if this next year will be a good time to enter a real estate transaction. Will the housing market crash? Will we be able to sustain the crazy high prices? There are a lot of questions out there and although we certainly cannot predict the future, we did our best to forecast what the 2022 housing market will look like based off of current market patterns and trends.

If you are looking to invest in land then you do not want to miss this episode! We will take a deep dive with out new construction experts to teach you everything you need to about getting started!

In this special podcast episode we sit down with the founding members of the Utah Hazara Association. These refugees have served with both American soldiers and United Nation forces in Afghanistan and have recently relocated to Utah. Listen to their story as they explain their journey from Afghanistan to Utah in the pursuit of the American dream. There is still a lot of help needed! If you would be interested in donating you can go to their website: https://www.utahhazaraassociation.org/. 

100% of all proceeds will go directly to refugee families here in Utah! 

Are you looking to invest in real estate but do not know where to start? Well this podcast goes over the details of investing in Real Estate with little upfront capital. You are never too young to start building generational wealth. 

We get asked all the time about the pro's and con's of buying BYU Approved Housing. As most of you are aware Provo has an interesting investment market that is unique to the area. Having one of the largest schools in the state you would think the rental market would be easy to jump in and make money. Well, BYU actually has very strict regulations on what can be deemed "approved" housing and has previously required all undergraduate single students to live within these boundaries. 

Recently, Brigham Young University has announced significant changes to its student housing program effective fall semester 2022. Beyond their first two semesters, BYU undergraduate, single students will no longer be required to live in BYU On-Campus or BYU Off-Campus Contracted Housing. We go over the details of these changes in this podcast so you can know just how this will effect you as a real estate investor!

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It is spooky season, you know what that means, time for us to break out all our haunted house stories. We have sold quite a few homes in our time but this story has to take the crown for the spookiest. In this particular story we go over the crazy things, Clay Winder, experienced when he purchased a very old house in Provo, UT. This 1940's home had some character and the things he found will make you want to go check your attic... or not. Listen now and feel free to submit your crazy halloween stories, we would love to hear them! Enjoy this fun little halloween special.