Living in the mountains in Provo, Utah ~ After living for 26 years in the swampy flatlands of South Florida where the only hills we saw were the landfills, mountains are a breath of fresh air. Florida has great air quality while valleys in Utah do not. However, the mountains are different. We have excellent air quality at this high elevation.I live in a neighborhood, Indian Hills, where hills and mountains abound. As the moon shines into my window in the evenings, I am in awe at how close it feels. The sun rises in these mountains and sets in the west over Utah Lake which I can see from my view of this amazing and gorgeous part of the earth. The stars shine brighter in midnight skies with the illusion you can reach up and touch one. Most of all these blue skies are beyond blue. It is in... 07/27/2023

The U.S. Census Bureau cites Lehi, UT as the 14th fastest-growing large city (50,000 residents or more) in the nation.Next door neighbors Saratoga Springs and Eagle Mountain added a combined 9726 new residents since the previous year. (Almost 10,000 residents!)If you or someone you know is moving to the "Silicone Slopes" area, get an Exclusive Buyers Agent to help. Exclusive Buyers Agents do not list homes and will not ask you to limit your level of representation. They will be 100% on your side during the transaction, representing YOU, negotiating on YOUR behalf and protecting YOUR interests. Do you have excellent credit? Do you plan to purchase a $600,000+ home within 60 days? Do you have a good down payment, or are you paying cash for your next home? Do you want an agent on YOUR side... 06/05/2023

Homie and Utah County Home Listing PartnerHomie has been operating here in Utah County for over 3 years now and has changed the way Realtors and Home Sellers view their Listing Programs. Homie has listed and Sold over 400 homes here in Utah County over the last year., AMAZING.Now Utah County Home Sellers can have the same listing programs that Homie offers but have their Listing offered through Utah's Home Listing Partner (Home Buyer Realty Utah, LLC).  Listing programs offered by the Home Listing Partner start at $199 up front fee and only $900 at closing. Most of our Listings include a Matterport 3D Video as well as Aerial Photos.  Matterport 3D Video Call today and see how Home Buyer Realty Utah can provide amazing Listings Plans that include much more than Homie. Home Buyer Realty U... 02/22/2019

Don’t Meth with Home Sales!  The referral was sent out to a trusted listing agent. He was able to get the home decluttered, cleaned and in order to put it on the market. The home was priced well and  went under contract quickly. All was going well until the home inspection revealed a few things that were unacceptable, including  high levels of meth present in the basement. The 50-something year old owners had no idea how this could be! After questioning their 20-something year old, they came to realize that on the weekends, he and his buddies were partying pretty hard in the basement using illegal substances - meth to be exact.  It fell out of contract as expected! A quick price drop was in order along with a disclosure about the meth discovery in the home. It went under contract again ... 12/07/2018

Annika Bansal runs an enormously successful startup called Launch Utah, which helps launch other startups in the state with advice from mentors and is involved with local media and national/international social media. She recently spoke to reporters in Salt Lake to explain what it takes to become a successful business person in today’s challenging business climate. Bansal made it clear from the start of her press conference that money is not the keystone to a startup’s future. Rather, she insists, it’s the persistence, the hustle, that an entrepreneur is willing to show in the face of continuing difficulties and setbacks, that makes all the difference between success and failure. She cited her own experiences when starting Launch Utah, when she couldn’t afford her own sales team because... 08/27/2018

5 Bed / 4 Bath / 4,168 sq ft / 539kBack on the market!There's a whole lot to love here: Glorious Mountain Views Half Acre Walkout Basement Fruit Trees Walkout Basement Playground Spacious Deck New fuel efficiency water heaters Air Purification System This place has it all.See it today (open house until 4 pm) or anytime by appointment. Chuck Willmanchuck@utahhomes.me 08/18/2018

There's now a program that allows first time home buyers to finance 100% of the entire mortgage. In other words, a no-downpayment loan program.There are a few conditions: Minimum FICO score of 640 Must be owner-occupied One buyer must be a first-time home buyer No income limit Max finance amount $453,100 with debt to income ratio of 50% Mortgage conditions: 97% first mortgage, 3% second mortgage at 2% over the mortgage rate with a 10-year term. This is a great option for those who are creditworthy but do not have a full down payment. (Which can normally fall anywhere from 3-10% of the purchase price.)If you would like to know more, email me (Chuck Willman) at chuck@utahhomes.me ---Photo by Christopher Harris on Unsplash 05/31/2018

It's not all doom and gloom in the gender gap wars.Single women are buying homes at twice the pace of single men.This according to the Washington Post Why is that? It's not just one thing. Among the reasons given: They see the purchase as an investment. They're concerned with rising rents. For those in their 40's and up- they're tired of apartment living.  Let's talk about the pay gap. Any of us could find all sorts of statistics that show women are still making less than men, even in cases where the job is very similar. Owning a home (versus renting) can be a way to help stretch the dollars by putting money into one's mortgage, rather than paying for someone else's. Also, tax deductions are harder to come by these days.For those who wish to switch from being a home renter to becoming a... 05/30/2018

Thank Goodness For The Impartial Third Party.Sometimes people don't want to ask personal questions of friends and family. There's too much invested... and so much history. Sure, family and close friends should be good at keeping a secret. But they can also be the worst.Let's look at the potential downside: Family and friends can have their own agenda. Their advice can be self-serving and can sound like a lecture. And we may have to deal with them flipping our questions back on themselves- turning our question into their unrelated diversion. So, what does one do?Sometimes we ask a stranger.What does a stranger care? A stranger has no past experience with us. Yes, they may find us odd, but who better to reveal our "oddness" to, than a stranger who can chalk up our encounter as an interest... 05/02/2018

The number of listings available in Alpine, Utah continues to fall.  Since November, the quantity has been on a steady decline while settling in March to the same quantity as last month: Listings Available in Alpine:Oct 18: 42Nov 16: 35Dec 14: 33Jan 11: 28Feb 8: 27Mar 3: 27 Days on market is currently at 90 days, which is less than the 120 days on market we saw a few months ago. Prices are holding pretty steady as well. Further information below: Average home price had increased to $900k (from $848k) but has dipped slightly in March to $898k. No new homes have entered the market in the past week. If you'd like to be up to date with what's happening in Alpine, Utah (or any of the surrounding cities) let us know. Lucy Willman - lucy@thehousebuzz.comChuck Willman - chuck@utahhomes.me The d... 03/08/2018

As more data has become available on line, more companies have arrived on the scene to crunch and normalize data for the use of making large financial decisions.In real estate, that means that there are companies who will display a myriad of information regarding the details of a real estate transaction.When this data is put under a microscope, one can deduce things such as: How much equity does a homeowner theoretically have? Who is most likely to sell in the coming months? If I were to buy a home in a certain neighborhood, how much rent could I charge?These suppositions are possible through predictive analytics. There were very few companies offering such services a few years ago. Now there is an ever-growing field of companies providing such information for a fee.Now. Is this informa... 01/30/2018

BBC Radio filed a report about the sudden success the state of Utah has found in the business world.They spoke to entrepreneurs small and large as well as immigrants and policy makers.There was a time when Utah business folks seeking to grow would fly to New York, Boston or San Francisco to seek funding. Now the venture capital groups find themselves flying here in search of the next big thing.Upon arrival they find a diverse workforce with and entrepreneurial attitude as well as over 100,000 college students who may be more gung-ho to stay than go.It makes for an interesting listen.The audio report can be found here: The Secret to Utah's Success - BBC Radio.---Looking to relocate, sell or buy your next Utah Home?Lucy@TheHouseBuzz.com 01/08/2018

Hi, I'm Lucy Willman of TheHouseBuzz.comWhile I'm building my website (currently you're being directed to my Berkshire Hathaway Site) you may also want to keep track of me on Instagram for the latest real estate Buzz in the Beehive State.Follow me here: https://www.instagram.com/thehousebuzz/I have a proven history in many aspects of real estate from commercial, residential resale, new home construction and remodeling. I've also flipped more than a hundred homes.Interested in Utah Property? Need to Sell? Buy? Invest? Let's talk.lucy@thehousebuzz.com  12/21/2017

Utah County is growing. Over the next several decades it's expected that the county will add a million more people. While growth can bring great things, there is room for some caution and concern.Several of the best minds met Monday, in an executive summit, to discuss ways to keep all this growth in check and to ensure that the coming changes would be beneficial instead of detrimental.The leaders discussed planned growth, mass transit, infrastructure and the issues that will cause us to meet the challenge. They also opened the floor to questions. As Sammy Jo Hester of The Daily Herald reported, "One attendee at this summit asked Gochnour what we’ve heard many veteran residents of Utah County express: can the growth be slowed? Her answer was prescient.“The best way to slow growth is to m... 10/10/2017

Southern Utah County Home Search Home Buyer Realty Utah has developed the best Listing program here in Utah County. Every listing will have Aerial Photos, Matterport 3D Videos and the very best exposure on the Internet including the following Local Real Estate websites:Utah County Real Estate ListingsUtah Real Estate SearchUtah County Homes for saleSpringville Utah Real EstateSpringville Utah Homes for SaleMapleton Utah Real EstateMapleton Homes for SaleSpanish Fork Utah Real EstateSpanish Fork Utah Homes for SalePayson Utah Real EstatePayson Utah Homes for SaleSalem Utah Real EstateSalem Utah Homes for SaleElk Ridge Utah Real EstateElk Ridge Utah Homes for SaleSantaquin Utah Real EstateSantaquin Utah Homes for SaleHome Buyer Realty Utah's Listing program includes listings on every one ... 09/20/2017

Provo, Utah and Springville Homes for Sale1462 Pheasant Run Dr.  Springville UtahSelling Homes in Utah County (Provo, Orem and Springville) has some significant challenges. Most Realtors listing homes here in Utah County have only sold a small number of homes for friends, family members and members of their church congregation. They list their homes on the WFRMLS and hope that someone else brings a buyer, so the Listing agent can make their 3%. Home Buyer Realty Utah has the very best marketing plan here in Utah County (2% Listing Commission, 1% Seller, 1% Buyer Agent). Every Listing includes Aerial Photos with our very own DJI Inspire Drone, Matterport 3D Videos and a massive online presense on the Internet, including many of our Local Real Estate websites, see a few of them below:Prov... 09/18/2017

Everyone wants a deal.When purchasing something we tend to be rational economic decision makers.When we sell, we want the most we can receive.When we buy, we want more for less.It has always been like this and we live in a time that rewards this way of thinking.So, naturally, those who want to list want to make sure they do so at the right time to maximize their gain.And buyers want bargains. *** Utah home prices have been going up, up and away.Buyers are asking me if the prices are going to fall... and if so, when.I have no crystal ball, but there are some indicators that sellers might soon feel pressure.Here are a few indicators (Utah specific): 1. The snow will start to fallFor some reason prices can begin to fall as the temperature dips. Why? I don't know. It could be because summer... 09/01/2017

North Utah County Homes for SaleHome Buyer Realty Utah Lists and Sells homes for only 2% (1% Listing Agent) (1% Buyer Agent). Every Home Buyer Realty Utah Listing will have Aerial Photos and a Matterport 3D video. We also provide unlimited exposure on the Internet. Listed below are a few of the Local Real Estate Websites where we place our North Utah County Listings:Provo Real EstateProvo Real Estate for SaleProvo Orem Homes for SaleProvo Real Estate ListingsProvo Utah Homes for SaleAlpine Utah Homes for SaleAlpine Real Estate for SaleOrem Utah Homes for SaleOrem Real Estate for SaleLehi Utah Homes for SaleAmerican Fork Utah Homes for SaleCedar Hills Homes for SaleHighland Real Estate ListingsEagle Mountain Utah Homes for SaleSaratoga Springs Utah Homes for SaleDraper Utah Homes for Sal... 08/26/2017

Utah County Real Estate ReinventedHome Buyer Realty Utah is working on changing the Listings Real Estate Model here in Utah County. Home Buyer Realty Utah Lists and Sells homes for only 2% (1% Listing Agent) (1% Buyer Agent). Every Home Buyer Realty Utah Listing will have Aerial Photos and a Matterport 3D video. We also provide unlimited exposure on the Internet. Listed below are a few of the Local Real Estate Websites where we place our South Utah County Listings:Springville Utah Homes for SaleMapleton Utah Real EstateElk Ridge Utah Real EstateSalem Utah Real EstateSantaquin Utah Real EstateSpanish Fork Utah Homes for SalePayson Utah Homes for SaleWe sold 3 homes in the last 2 months in South Utah County all for a Listing and Selling Commission of 1%. My Sellers are very happy with the... 08/26/2017

We face-timed the grand-kids and said, "check this out.""What's that?" They asked."That's Mystery Mountain Jr."Ok. I that's not the name. But you have to give them something to look forward to, right?"We won't climb it until you get here." I promised.The months passed.And this little hill's mystery remained unanswered to us.---We saw the deer walk down hill and roam the neighborhood.We peered out front as the snow settled on it and the neighbors sleighed down it.We watched it as it changed colors.And then, with grand-kids here, we finally climbed it.Half way up we saw the neighborhood grow smaller.---Then we took in the entire valley.To the west were mountains and to the south east of that, a section of the Great Salt Lake.We could see the building of downtown, which was barren until it... 06/29/2017