Wasatch Front Real Estate Podcast with Spencer Janke Spencer Janke

Our Northern Utah market is expanding quickly, and there are a couple reasons why.  Selling your Wasatch Front home? Get a free home value report Buying a Wasatch Front home? Click here for full MLS access As you know, we’re experiencing exponential growth here in the valley. You’ve heard of Silicon Slopes, Building Salt Lake, and other major projects that are going online. Every time I think of the mountain plan, I can’t believe what’s going to be there in the next five to 10 years. It’s life-changing for all of us, which is why we’re experiencing this growth. People are arriving in droves because our economy continues to expand. When the population of an area grown and its economy expands, some developers get visions of grandeur. I even came across an article recently about a group of developers who want to build an island city in the middle of Salt Lake.  “ We know where you should buy so your home can experience the highest appreciation. ” The point is, our team keeps our thumb on all these awesome long-term projects coming online. We know what’s happening and what to expect, which means we know where you should buy so you can be next to these projects that will increase your home’s value. If you have any questions about our economy and where things are going to expand, explore our website http://utahcribs.com—we have all the latest updates on all the latest events happening. If you’re thinking of buying or selling a home soon, don’t hesitate to reach out to us. We’d love to help you.

The holidays are all about giving back. It’s almost time for our Sub for Santa event, so find out how you can help a family in need this Christmas.  Selling your Wasatch Front home? Get a free home value report Buying a Wasatch Front home? Click here for full MLS access This Christmas, help a family in need. Every year, we do a Sub for Santa event. This event has grown each year thanks to your support.  “ Help a family in need have a great holiday season. ” If you know a family who is struggling this time of year, please reach out to us to nominate them. We’re also looking for donations to give these families a great holiday season. We’ve been able to help more and more families each year, and this year, we hope to pass our record of 10 families! You can learn more details here. Please reach out to us with your nomination or donation. We look forward to hearing from you. Happy Holidays!

Selling your Wasatch Front home? Get a free home value report Buying a Wasatch Front home? Click here for full MLS access Today we want to show you how to safely remove an old refrigerator from the third floor of your investment property. It is absolutely crucial that your mannequin friend tests the fall first. “ Find a friend to test the landing. ” If you don’t plan on getting new windows, you can probably open one before you throw your friend out and achieve a similar effect. Then, you are good to deposit the fridge. Watch the video above for a complete demonstration. Although our mannequin didn’t quite make it, he did at least break the fridge’s fall. If you have any other questions about renovating an investment property or real estate in general, just give us a call or send us an email. We would be happy to help you!

Selling your Wasatch Front home? Get a free home value report Buying a Wasatch Front home? Click here for full MLS access It’s always important to thoroughly examine a home. Of course, the inspector will let you know if there are any underlying issues with the property, but it doesn’t hurt to pay attention to the details during a showing. Check out our short video to see what not to do when looking at a home. For starters, let’s take a look at the bathroom. Although bathrooms are a major selling point for buyers, it’s a little unconventional to actually use the restroom during a showing. Secondly, home warranties also play an important role in homeownership. Damage happens. But sometimes, we aren’t exactly sure how. Sometimes we come across a home that leaves us wondering: “What happened here?” What do people do in their houses to cause such significant, and strange, damage? For instance: How can a wall have not one, but two holes big enough for us to fit our heads through to the other side? As you’ll see in the short video above, a bowling ball may have been the culprit. “ Be careful in there. ” Usually, damage to drywall isn’t quite this bad. It also isn’t typically caused by a bowling ball. But, regardless of how damage happens, it is always a possibility. Damaged drywall or broken appliances can be a pain if you’re stuck without coverage. This is exactly why you should ask yourself, “Is a home warranty worth it?” Personally, we think it probably is. Whether you are looking for a turnkey property or more of a fixer-upper (or you’re interested in a bathroom remodel project), give us a call or send us an email. We would be happy to help you!

Selling your Wasatch Front home? Get a free home value report Buying a Wasatch Front home? Click here for full MLS access Many of you may have already heard about the Fed’s recent quarterly meeting where they decided not to raise the benchmark rate. There is always a little bit of confusion about the difference between interest rates and the benchmark rate, so I want to clear that up. These two rates are not the same thing. The benchmark rate is basically the rate at which banks can borrow money. This means the affordability for banks borrowing money is still very, very low, and it also indicates that interest rates are likely to stay the same for now, as well. Many officials on the Fed board have said that they plan to do a third raise on the benchmark rate in the future, but this likely won’t be relevant until December. “ These two rates are not the same thing. ” As for now, we’re still seeing historic lows for interest rates. In fact, it’s likely that we’ll never see rates these low again. As a consumer, you should definitely take advantage of this. If you’re ready to make a real estate transaction, my team and I would love to help. We can give you some great referrals. If you have any other questions or would like more information, feel free to give me a call or send me an email. I look forward to hearing from you soon.

What do real estate agents do when you’re not home? Selling your Wasatch Front home? Get a free home value report Buying a Wasatch Front home? Click here for full MLS access For today’s short video, we just wanted to show you what real estate agents do when you are not in your home. Any questions? Feel free to give us call. If you or someone you know is looking to buy or sell a home, please reach out to us. We’d be happy to help!