A Cost-Effective Listing Strategy: Buy First, Sell Later
Which home do you think sells better? A vacant home that has been cleaned up, painted, touched up, staged, and can be shown anytime? Or a lived-in home with kids, pets, laundry, old carpet, and hard showing windows? Exactly. That is one reason Buy First, Sell Later can be more than just a convenience option. […]
Mid-Year Credit Check-In: A Smart Move for Future Homebuyers
A mid-year credit check-in may not sound exciting, but it can be one of the smartest moves you make if buying a home is even remotely on your radar. June is the halfway point in the year. It gives you time to review your credit, fix small issues, and make a better plan before the […]
Purchase with 1% Down in Utah
Buying a home in Utah can feel harder when saving for a down payment keeps moving the finish line. The good news is that a new option may help. With the Houzd Mortgage 1% Down program, qualified buyers may be able to purchase a home with just 1% down out of pocket. For many buyers, […]
Buy Before You Sell Bridge Loan: How One Client Bought First and Sold Later
A Buy Before You Sell Bridge Loan can be a powerful solution for homeowners who have plenty of equity but not enough liquid cash to buy their next home before selling their current one. We recently helped a client in this exact situation. They owned a $1.7 million home free and clear. Their kids had […]
UWM VantageScore Update: What FICO and VantageScore Mean for Homebuyers
UWM VantageScore changes are giving mortgage brokers another way to help qualified buyers get approved for a home loan. United Wholesale Mortgage recently announced that brokers working with UWM now have access to both FICO® and VantageScore® for conventional loans. That may sound like a small credit update, but it could make a real difference […]
Provo Canyon Amphitheater: What Utah Homeowners Should Know
A new Provo Canyon amphitheater could be coming to one of Utah County’s most recognizable areas. The proposed project, called Vesper Amphitheater, was recently announced by members of the Osmond family. With David Osmond serving as executive director and Donny Osmond involved as chair of the advisory board. The venue is planned for a former […]
Buy Before You Sell: A Better Way to Move Into Your Next Home
For a long time, homeowners who wanted to move felt like they only had one real option. Sell their current home first. Then try to buy the next one. On paper, that sounds simple enough. In real life, it can be a little more chaotic. Selling first can mean temporary housing, rushed decisions, moving twice, […]
Moving Closer to Family in Utah: Why More Buyers Are Making the Move
Moving closer to family in Utah is becoming one of the biggest drivers behind why people are buying homes right now. And it’s not just a feeling—it’s showing up in the data. Most people moving in Utah today aren’t coming from out of state. They’re already here. They’re just choosing to move closer to family, […]
Best of SLC 2026 Mortgage Lender: Houzd Mortgage
Best of SLC 2026 Mortgage Lender: Houzd Mortgage We are excited to share that Houzd Mortgage won Best of SLC 2026 Mortgage Lender! This recognition means a lot to us because Best of SLC decided off of votes from people in our community. Houzd Mortgage was listed as the Gold winner in the Mortgage Lender […]
Single Women Buying Homes in Utah: Why More Are Buying Now
Single women buying homes in Utah is one of the most interesting shifts we’re seeing in today’s market. Right now, single women make up roughly 21% of homebuyers in Utah. That’s a meaningful jump compared to past years. More women are choosing to buy on their own, and the reasons behind it are actually pretty […]