Even though Utah’s home prices are on the rise, mortgage rates are at an all-time low. Clay Winder, an associate broker at Keller Williams in Orem, talks to us about industry trends – including the fact that today’s buyers have the same or lower mortgage payments than last summer’s. In this podcast, Clay outlines the four reasons you should consider an investment property: (1) cash flow, (2) debt reduction,(3) building equity in your portfolio, and (4) tax breaks.

In trying to conserve a few bucks, some are trying out discount services to sell their home. Rob Moser, the Get Moved Real Estate owner, shares the advantage in using a full-service agent compared to FSBO and other discount services.

Now that your offer has been accepted, it’s time for you to review and sign the real estate purchase contract (REPC). Michelle Fradella-Barfuss, a broker at iPro Realty Network in Orem, offers our listeners insights on some critical factors that are often overlooked in the REPC. As a legal document, it is especially important to carefully review what you are signing and to know that both buyers and sellers will incur penalties if they back out before scheduled dates.

Within seconds of pulling up to your home, potential buyers will form their first impression. To ensure you make a positive and lasting impact on them, Adam Fitzgerald with Aubrey and Associates Realty – will provide you with the information you need to look at your home through fresh eyes and from a buyer's perspective.

Do you often find yourself scanning through your monthly budget to determine which items you can safely cut? Before you cancel your Netflix subscription to save a few bucks, you should listen to this podcast to learn how you can save hundreds of dollars by paying off your mortgage insurance. Scott Taylor, at Integrity First Lending mortgage insurance, will walk you through the steps you can take to drastically lower your monthly mortgage payment.

The words "highest and best offer" to a buyer at times seem like a death sentence. How can you compete when you don't know what the highest offer is? Shea Gilles, with Windermere Real Estate in Layton, talks about to compete in the "highest and best offer" situation.

What is a home equity conversion mortgage? It is often revered as a reverse mortgage and is a benefit provided to senior citizens to offer them the opportunity to have a higher cash flow. If you are approaching your 62nd birthday, then a reverse mortgage might be just up your alley. Scott Jardine, a loan officer with RōBUS Mortgage, answers these questions and more as he discusses the requirements of the pros and cons of reverse mortgage loans.

What is a Home Warranty? Jason Cook with Silverback Home Warranty shares that a warranty protects appliances and systems from breakdowns caused by normal wear and tear. He also discusses in depth how a warranty can protect homeowners and what it covers.

Are you a first-time homebuyer thinking you will never be able to afford a home because you don't have a twenty percent downpayment? This common misconception often keeps people in the renting phase instead of realizing purchasing a home might be closer than expected. David Provost with United First Financial talks about options that will help you achieve your house goals.

Now that you’ve found your dream home, it’s time to make an offer. But before you get swept up by the home's charm, there are important factors that you should consider. Vili Kotobalavu, an agent with Coldwell Banker Real Estate, shares the importance of knowing comparable neighborhood prices and the community’s future development potential prior to making an offer.