1. Using cheap and inferior finishes There is nothing worse than a bad remodeling job.  If it can’t be done right, it is better to leave it alone for the next person. Buyers and agents see right through attempts to put frosting on a bad cake to make it look “pretty” — especially when they see the […]

The year has so far been a promising one for would-be home buyers. The seemingly unending rise in home prices started to slow and mortgage rates dipped to unexpected lows. Both were good news for Millennials who—despite the never-settle-down stereotype—are yearning to become homeowners. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File) ASSOCIATED PRESS Still, despite suggestions that a buyer’s market might […]

Dorchester County, SC – Margie Hazzard moved to South Carolina in 2012 with her husband. The couple transferred with Boeing from Washington state. A unique home and plot of land in Knightsville in Dorchester County caught their attention. “It was custom built is what we were told,” she explained to News 2’s Rebecca Collett. The Hazzards […]

For many prospective home buyers, the down payment is the most daunting hurdle in the race to buy a home. Even for people with decent credit and a healthy paycheck, the down payment can be the great homeownership killer. The big question for all prospective buyers is: how much should my down payment be? Most […]

The housing markets of Salt Lake City, Provo, Ogden and other Northern Utah cities outpaced the nation in 2018, in terms of home-price gains. They’re expected to do more of the same through 2019 and into 2020. Last week, we reported that Provo, Utah is one of the cities where millennials are buying homes in large numbers. […]

Buy Products: If you want your car to look like new, you will need supplies. Here’s a list of the items you will need. Car-wash detergent Cleaning rags/microfiber cloth Large buckets to hold water Hose with a spray nozzle Drying towels Bug Remover Glass Cleaner Compressed air Vacuum Protectant All-purpose cleaner Detailing brushes Wheel cleaner […]

If you’re planning on going on a summer trip, make sure you prepare for your travels. Not everything is in your control, but you can help your chances of avoiding problems with these simple tips to help pack your bags effectively. Vacuum Seal: If you want to save space in your luggage, purchase a vacuum […]

Not every State has an exclusive holiday, but Utah celebrates Pioneer Day. July 24th is the day Brigham Young and the first arrival of Mormons entered Salt Lake Valley in 1847. The holiday is meant to honor the bravery of the first arrivals in settling a vast desert landscape. What to Do on Pioneer Day Pioneer […]

Noise-Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL) is the damage that can occur to the ear from sounds in our environment. Fortunately, NIHL is 100% preventable by taking the proper precautions. It’s important to understand the types of sound that can cause permeant damage. Sudden: Noises that are loud and sudden are particularly harmful. Fireworks and firearms can […]

If you want something, there are two common ways to get it: buy it or rent it. What are the advantages of owning and renting?   Owning Advantages Ownership: Wait, how is ownership an advantage to owning something? That seems a little bit redundant. Well, an extra measure of pride and excitement typically accompanies buying […]