Utah’s Economy

Utah’s Economy

A year of economic ‘resilience’ for Utah, and the nation, as 2023 draws to a close SALT LAKE CITY: This time last year, inflation had been on a six-month streak of declines after peaking at 9.1% in June 2022 and Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell was...
Closing On A Home?

Closing On A Home?

What to Avoid Before Closing on a Home Homebuying involves many steps and procedures, contributing to an efficient and thorough process. Scheduling an inspection, final walk-through, booking movers and preparing for the closing are all essential steps in the...
Looking To Refinance?

Looking To Refinance?

How to Get the Best Mortgage Refinance Rates   If you can find a lower mortgage rate than the one you already have, then refinancing a mortgage can make sense. Here are some of the best ways to get a low rate: Raise Your Credit Score For a conventional loan,...
Hoping to Become a Homeowner Soon?

Hoping to Become a Homeowner Soon?

Here’s What You Should Budget for Beyond Your Mortgage Creating a household budget is one area of homeownership that’s likely to prove pretty challenging. That’s because when adding up homeownership expenses, your mortgage payment is only the beginning “For most...
MORTGAGE UPDATES

MORTGAGE UPDATES

Mortgage Updates: Could New Fed Approach Keep Rates Low?   On Thursday, Aug. 27, the Federal Reserve announced a major policy shift, stating it would be willing to allow inflation to run higher than typical if it supports the labor market and economy. According...