Why Waiting for a ‘Better’ Offer Can Cost You Thousands: A Real Utah Seller’s Lesson

Why Waiting for a ‘Better’ Offer Can Cost You Thousands: A Real Utah Seller’s Lesson If you’re planning to sell your home in Northern Utah — Salt Lake County, Weber, or Davis County — here’s a lesson you don’t want to learn the hard way: Many sellers think: “If we got an offer this fast, surely a

When an Agent Asks, “Is That Even Legal?” You Might Be in Trouble

I saw a post in a Real Estate forum recently that left me speechless. “I have a buyer wanting to put in an offer on a home with 3 layers of shingles. Isn’t the legal limit 2? Wouldn’t an appraiser or lender require the roof to be replaced before closing?” The problem? This question was being ask

Think You Don’t Qualify for a Mortgage? You Might Be Surprised

Think You Don’t Qualify for a Mortgage? You Might Be Surprised What to do when the traditional box doesn’t fit — and why there’s still hope. We’ve met so many buyers who are more than qualified in real life… but who get shut down the second a traditional lender looks at their tax returns. Maybe yo

Selling to Step Up or Simplify: What to Know Before Making Your Move

Selling to Step Up or Simplify: What to Know Before Making Your Move If you’ve been thinking about selling — maybe to get more space, or maybe because the house just feels too big now — you’re not alone. At Utah Home Vibes, we work with homeowners every day who are ready for a change… but not alw