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Real data, real advice, no fluff. Written by Cory Salisbury with Wasatch Front expertise since 2014.
What a listing presentation should show you: how the price was built, what the marketing is, what goes in each blank of the Utah listing agreement, and a net sheet. And where to see mine free, every month.
What to write in each blank of the Utah listing agreement before you sign: the end date, the fee lines, the buyer agent box, the cancel line and the protection period. And how I set mine up.
As little as 1% plus a $495 transaction fee, professional photos on every plan, cancel anytime, and the buyer agent commission decided with each offer. How Cory Salisbury and Simple Choice Real Estate list Utah homes.
ARI Realty, Utah Home Central, Flat Rate Homes and Cory Salisbury (Simple Choice Real Estate), side by side: the fee, cancel terms, the listing term, photos and Google ratings, from each company's own site.
Herriman buyers can stack Utah's $20,000 S.B. 240 grant with builder buydowns on new townhomes. Here is the exact strategy that beats 7% rates.
House sitting on the market in Utah? Check the showings, the photos and the price against what just sold before you cut. August 2026 numbers from the MLS, Realtor.com and NAR.
Sell first and rent back, buy first with a contingent offer, or bridge the gap with a loan. How each works in Utah, the catch with each, and who each fits.
Mortgage rates have fallen significantly, creating a fresh opportunity for Wasatch Front buyers. Here is how to take advantage before the window closes.
If your mortgage rate starts with a 2 or a 3, your loan may be assumable. How a buyer takes it over in Utah, the equity gap they cover, and how to market your rate when you sell.
The Utah listing agreement, section by section: the end date, the fee lines, the withdrawal line and the protection period, and how my plans put cancel anytime in writing.
Fees, contracts you can't leave, agents who go quiet, surprise costs and the buyer's agent: the data behind five common complaints about realtors, and how my plans answer each.
A wave of new construction is sweeping the Wasatch Front. Discover why it matters, what to consider when buying new, and how sellers can compete with brand-new homes.
After three years of tight inventory and bidding wars, Utah inventory is finally growing. Here is what that means for buyers and sellers across the Wasatch Front.
The $20,000 grant that only applies to new construction under $450,000, real Utah builder incentive ranges, and an honest side-by-side on what resale still does better.
How Section 121's 2-of-5-year test, the nonqualified-use rule, and depreciation recapture actually work when a Utah home goes from primary residence to rental, or from rental to primary residence.
Real Wasatch Front rent, tax, and insurance numbers, the Section 121 tax-free-sale clock, and the honest cash-flow math on keeping a sub-3% mortgage as a rental instead of selling.
One illustrative 2019 sub-3% mortgage payment compared against real September 2026 rent in Ogden, Clearfield, Tooele City, West Valley City, and Spanish Fork.
Real August 2026 numbers: today's rate, Utah's median home price, taxes, insurance, and the income it actually takes to qualify, by down payment.
Conventional, FHA, VA, USDA, and Utah Housing assistance compared side by side on the same $500K example: real down payments, real monthly costs, sourced and dated.
Skip the 'family-friendly' label. Real 2026 school ratings, park and trail data, and city-by-city crime rates for the Wasatch Front, sourced and dated.
The real minimum is 3% down, not 20%. Real 2026 numbers by loan type, PMI costs, and Utah Housing Corporation assistance programs that can close the gap.
Salt Lake, Utah, Davis, and Weber counties average within a minute of each other on commute time. Real 2024-2026 commute and price data before you pick a city.
Salt Lake County hit a record $645K median in Q2 2026. See 5 Wasatch Front cities that closed under $500K in July 2026, with sourced MLS data compared side by side.
Salt Lake County hit a record $645K median in Q2 2026. See 8 Utah County cities still priced under $580K in the June 2026 MLS report, compared side by side.
Owning a home can quietly build equity you use later, for a move-up, stability, or options in life. Here is how it works, in plain, honest terms.
Nobody can predict the market. These three questions, with August 2026 numbers from the Utah MLS, tell you whether to sell now or wait. From Cory Salisbury, Simple Choice Real Estate.
Wondering what your Wasatch Front home is really worth? See why online estimates miss and how a free CMA from a local agent finds your real number.
When you own your Wasatch Front home, you choose where you put down roots and how long you stay. Here is how to pick a Utah community you'll grow into.
Thinking of selling the home that no longer fits your life? A Wasatch Front guide to timing the sale, handling belongings, and using your equity.
What will you really walk away with when you sell your Wasatch Front home, and what does it buy next? Here is the actual net-sheet math, worked out.
Which repairs and prep help your Wasatch Front home sell, and which upgrades waste money before you list. Honest advice from a Simple Choice Real Estate Realtor.
In a hot Utah market, a buyer's agent works only for you: negotiating, protecting your inspection rights, and explaining the paperwork before you sign.
Renting means rent hikes and leases that end. Owning a home on Utah's Wasatch Front gives you control, permanence, and a place that's truly yours.
The real answer to how much house you can afford on the Wasatch Front is a pre-approval from a licensed lender, not an online number. Here is how the process works and where a real estate agent helps.
Vineyard, Utah is exploding with growth. Learn how investors can capitalize on new construction, rentals, and appreciation beyond buy-and-hold.
Eagle Mountain builders offer rate buydowns that cut monthly payments by hundreds. Learn how they work, what to ask, and how to get one.
Cedar Hills homeowners can tap equity for upgrades without refinancing. Learn HELOC pros, cons, rates, and which projects deliver the best ROI.
Riverton buyers and sellers can still win with the right mortgage strategy. Learn about assumable loans, ARMs, buydowns, and how to navigate high rates.
Eagle Mountain continues to be one of the fastest-growing cities in Utah. Here's what buyers and sellers need to know about pricing trends, inventory, and top neighborhoods heading into 2026.
High rates killing your Vineyard home search? Learn how to stack builder buydowns, seller concessions, and Utah grants to make it work anyway.
Herriman homes with basement apartments can cut your monthly payment in half. Here is the math, the zoning rules, and how to make it work.
Stack Utah's $20,000 first-time buyer grant with builder incentives to afford new construction in Eagle Mountain. Real strategy, real numbers.
Eagle Mountain builders are offering huge rate buydowns. Learn how to spot the hidden traps and get the best deal on your new Utah home.
Pleasant Grove homes sitting 30+ days? Use that time to negotiate seller-paid rate buydowns and cut your monthly payment without waiting for rates to drop.
House hacking in Vineyard lets you buy low, rent bedrooms to cover your mortgage, and build long-term wealth near Silicon Slopes and UVU.
Herriman sellers can compete with new construction by highlighting finished yards, basements, and smart concessions. Here is the play-by-play.
Buy a Vineyard townhome as your primary residence, then convert it to a rental as Utah City grows. Low-down-payment strategy explained for Utah County buyers.
Saratoga Springs sellers can beat new construction with smart pricing, seller-funded rate buydowns, and move-in-ready positioning. Here is exactly how.
The real math behind builder rate buydowns versus negotiating deep discounts on Eagle Mountain resale homes. Which path actually saves you more money?
Eagle Mountain builders are competing hard. Learn how 2-1 buydowns, seller concessions, and Utah buyer programs can drop your monthly payment by hundreds.
Rising inventory across the Wasatch Front is giving buyers more choices and forcing sellers to be strategic. Here is how to make the most of it on both sides.
Rising inventory across the Wasatch Front is giving buyers more choices and forcing sellers to be strategic. Here is what is driving the increase and how to make the most of it.
Utah home prices keep climbing. Learn what rising values mean for Wasatch Front buyers and sellers — and how to win in today's competitive market.
Rising prices on the Wasatch Front do not mean you are out of options. Learn strategic approaches for buyers and sellers to succeed in Utah's appreciating market.
Mortgage rates have fallen, boosting purchasing power and competition. Find out why rates dropped, how much buyers can save, and what to do before rates rise again.
Spring homebuying season is here on the Wasatch Front. Learn what buyers and sellers need to know to succeed in this year's active market.
National market shifts create local opportunities. Learn what changing inventory and buyer behavior mean for Wasatch Front real estate right now.
Utah offers up to $20,000 for first-time buyers through S.B. 240, plus VA grants, law enforcement grants, and UHC down payment assistance — most buyers never find them.
From beating builder competition to the Equity Transfer Strategy that makes your next move affordable — here is what actually works when selling in Utah County in 2026.
Thinking about buying in Eagle Mountain? Here is what locals wish they had known — from neighborhoods and commute realities to new construction traps and first-time buyer programs.
Expert analysis of mortgage rates, home prices, inventory trends, and why waiting to buy likely costs more on the Wasatch Front in 2026.
Skip the Zestimate. Here is what your Utah home is really worth in 2026, based on real Wasatch Front market data for Eagle Mountain, Saratoga Springs, Lehi and beyond.
Compare builder incentives, hidden contract traps, and negotiation tips for new construction and resale homes in Eagle Mountain, Saratoga Springs, Lehi and beyond.
Utah offers several powerful programs to help first-time buyers get into a home with less money down. From S.B. 240 savings accounts to UHC down payment assistance, here's your complete guide.
Think you can skip the Realtor when buying new construction? Think again. Here's why having your own agent can save you tens of thousands on a new build.
These articles scratch the surface. Let's dig into the numbers that matter for your specific situation.