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Half of Young Utahns Own a Home in 2026, and 91% of Renters Can't Afford One: How First-Time Buyers Still Get In
Half of Utah households headed by 25- to 34-year-olds own a home, yet about 91% of renters cannot afford the $3,669 payment on a median-priced one. Here is what the two reports found and the practical ways first-time buy...
Offer Accepted on a House: What Happens Next for Buyers
The seller accepted your offer, but the work isn't done. Learn what happens next: reviewing the purchase agreement, earnest money, inspections, mortgage approval and closing.
Environmental Due Diligence Before Buying Land
Hidden contamination can derail a land purchase. Learn how property history, Phase I assessments, financing and liability affect your decision before you close.
What $800,000 Buys in St. George and Southern Utah, Town by Town
What $800,000 buys in St. George, Washington City, Hurricane, Ivins and Santa Clara, based on a year of single-family sales, plus what to check.
Buying a Utah Home With a Protection Dog in Mind: 6 Things to Check
Buying a Utah home with a protection dog? Check HOA pet rules, fences and gates, shade and snow entries, the floor plan and smart-home settings before closing.
Home Inspections Skip Smart Locks and Entry Systems
Standard home inspections rarely test smart locks, garage keypads or condo fobs. Learn what gets missed, what to ask the seller or HOA, and a pre-closing checklist for Utah buyers.
What Is a PID? Public Infrastructure Districts in Southern Utah Explained
What a public infrastructure district (PID) is, how much it adds to Utah property taxes, how long it lasts, and how to check before buying a new home.
Seasonal Housing Costs Utah Buyers Should Know
Utah housing costs shift with the seasons, from winter heating and snow removal to summer cooling and student rental cycles. Learn what to budget and ask before making an offer.
When a Utah HOA Stops Working: Who Pays for Roads, Walls and Common Areas
A dormant or dissolved HOA does not make shared roads, retaining walls and drainage basins disappear. Here is who is responsible under Utah law in 2026, how owners can restart an association, and what buyers should check before closing.
Utah School Choice in 2026: How Utah Fits All, Charters and Open Enrollment Affect a Home Search
Utah families can choose among boundary schools, open enrollment, charters and the Utah Fits All Scholarship. Here is what each option guarantees in 2026 and how much a school boundary should weigh in a home purchase.
Park City vs. Heber City vs. Midway: What a Home Budget Buys in 2026
The same budget buys a condo in Park City, a newer house in Heber or a long search in Midway. A 2026 comparison of live prices, HOAs, property taxes and drives on the Wasatch Back.
How Home Search Apps Use Your Data: Utah Buyer Guide
Home search apps are free because your data has value. Learn what they collect, where your contact request goes, what Utah's privacy law covers, and the settings that cut unwanted calls.
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