City Weekly - Real Estate http://www.cityweekly.net/utah/articles.sec-8513-1-real-estate.html <![CDATA[Can We Own a House Together? ]]> By Babs De Lay

When you own piece of property-land, a house, a condo, a ranch, etc., you own the rights to sell it, rent it, etc. You also have the choice to own it with another person or persons. The most common question...]]>
<![CDATA[Survey Says … ]]> By Babs De Lay

When you bought your home, did you get a formal survey of the land underneath the house? Are you sure the fence line you see is a true indication of the end of your neighbor’s garden and the...]]>
<![CDATA[Today's Home Loan Requirements ]]> By Babs De Lay

Lenders—the root of many of our financial woes during the Recession—have really been stepping up the rules as of late on giving out home loans and...]]>
<![CDATA[Black History in Utah Property Rights ]]> By Babs De Lay

We have a houseguest for a week. She’s come to Salt Lake to do research on African and Native Americans and the LDS Church, to read original diaries that aren’t available online just]]>
<![CDATA[Sorry About Your Offer! ]]> By Babs De Lay

I keep saying this because it’s so hard for buyers to believe, but if a new listing comes up that is reasonably priced, in reasonably good condition...]]>
<![CDATA[It's a Good Time to Buy & Sell in Utah ]]> By Babs De Lay

It’s less than a week before everyone’s taxes are due to Uncle Sam, and folks are already calling me, saying, “My accountant just told me I need to buy something and quit paying all these taxes. Is it a good time to]]>
<![CDATA[Help for Second-time Homebuyers ]]> By Babs De Lay

The State of Utah has a pretty terrific nonprofit that helps lower- and middle-income families own homes. They’ve not necessarily been known as the “second time” loan brokers, but with...]]>
<![CDATA[While You're Listening to Conference ]]> By Babs De Lay

It’s time for the semiannual LDS General Conference, which means many of you faithful will be home listing to the meetings on the radio. Well brethren, point the speakers outside...]]>
<![CDATA[Yar-Aye Season ]]> By Babs De Lay

I’ve seen the little crocus heads popping up in yards. Spring is going to be here. We crave it, we feel it, we want it! ]]>
<![CDATA[Does Your Credit Suck? ]]> By Babs De Lay

The real-estate market right now has heated up. Anyone trying to buy a decently priced home will find that the house they find to buy may have...]]>
<![CDATA[Big Bucks But Bad Credit? ]]> By Babs De Lay

There are a lot of folks out there who want to buy a home or condo but can’t qualify for a loan. They are self-employed people who report little on their taxes, are...]]>
<![CDATA[Tell Me About This ]]> By Babs De Lay

Many people move to Salt Lake City because they’ve been accepted to Westminster College or the University of Utah. When they...]]>
<![CDATA[Interpreting the Real-Estate Forecast ]]> By Babs De Lay

No matter what industry you work in, there is always a year-end wrap-up and January prediction/forecast available from some industry expert out in the world. Glass blowers and...]]>
<![CDATA[A Lotta Hope Goes a Little Way]]> By Babs De Lay

Once again, the government has announced help for folks who are having problems paying home loans! Woo-hoo! If you have...]]>
<![CDATA[Snowbird House ]]> By Babs De Lay

Snowbird is a world-famous ski destination—a place. A snowbird is also a person, as in someone who travels and lives south during the winter and then]]>