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Utah real estate, answered plainly
Real questions from real Utah buyers, sellers, and homeowners, answered the way I answer them across the kitchen table. No hype, no jargon, no pressure.
July 31, 2026
Utah Property Taxes, Explained for Homeowners
How Utah property taxes work: the 45% primary residence exemption, how rates get set, Salt Lake vs Utah County, and how to appeal your valuation.
July 30, 2026
The new salisburyre.com is live. Here is what it is for.
A fresh, faster site with one job: free guides, honest answers, and a clear map for Utah buyers, sellers, and homeowners along the Wasatch Front.
July 30, 2026
Utah First-Time Home Buyer Programs, Explained in Plain English
The Utah first-time home buyer programs that actually exist: S.B. 240's new-construction loan, Utah Housing down payment help, and how to apply.
July 30, 2026
How to Sell Your House Fast in Utah (Without Giving It Away)
How to sell your house fast in Utah without underpricing it: prep that pays, price-band strategy, launch-week execution, and honest cash-offer math.
July 30, 2026
Salt Lake County vs Utah County: Where Should You Buy?
Salt Lake County vs Utah County for homebuyers: 2026 median prices, new construction share, I-15 and FrontRunner commute facts, and property taxes.
July 30, 2026
Moving to Salt Lake City: What to Know Before You Relocate
What moving to Salt Lake City really costs in 2026: neighborhood price bands, commutes, winter inversion, jobs, and how Utah home buying works.
July 30, 2026
Moving to Utah County: Lehi, Eagle Mountain, and Saratoga Springs Compared
Lehi, Eagle Mountain, and Saratoga Springs compared on real numbers: price bands, new construction, commutes, and growth, from a Realtor who lives here.
July 30, 2026
Is Now a Good Time to Buy a House in Utah? An Honest Answer
An honest answer for Utah buyers: what 2026 market data shows, what it cannot tell you, and the personal math that actually decides your timing.
July 30, 2026
How Much Down Payment Do You Really Need for a House in Utah?
You do not need 20% down to buy a house in Utah. Real loan minimums by type, what PMI actually is, gift funds, and the Utah assistance that exists.
July 30, 2026
Can I Afford a House in Utah? The Honest Math
Can you afford a house in Utah? The honest framework: debt-to-income, the full monthly cost stack, verified 2026 Utah medians, and paths most buyers overlook.
July 30, 2026
Buying New Construction in Utah: Incentives, Upgrades, and Traps
How to buy new construction in Utah without getting burned: agent registration at first visit, builder incentives, upgrade math, contract traps, inspections.