Utah Life Owning Backyard Chicken in Utah: Nadia Let’s talk chickens 🐔 I had the pleasure to visit with Nadia Booker about her flock, and get her tips for raising happy, healthy chickens. The Bookers purchased their home 2.5 years ago. Fortunately, they were a client with vision! Since that time they have transformed their back yard- including adding a chicken coup and […]
Home Improvement Creative Ways to Decorate Your Home: How to Decorate With Plates, Cake Stands, and Rugs We are back with color expert, Lisa Schuring, to talk about how to use items such as plates, cake stands, and rugs in decorating your home in new and interesting ways. Dive into a world of endless possibilities and unleash your creativity, as we explore how incorporating these items as decor can transform your home […]
Buying a Home Why You Should Get A Meth Test on Your Home Should you get a meth test with your home inspection? I’m going to highly recommend it and here’s why. As a Realtor, I am required to take continuing education classes to keep my license up-to-date, and a couple months ago I took a class covering meth use in Utah. Did you know? Utah is the […]
Senior Resources Senior Activities: Thanksgiving Point Passes Senior Passes at Thanksgiving Point Thanksgiving Point in Lehi, Utah is full of activities for the kids this summer, and they offer many annual membership options for families and grandparents. With these passes you can visit all five of their venues including Ashton Gardens which is home to Dinosaur Island, Museum of Natural Curiosities, The […]
Buying a Home The Complete Senior Citizen Relocation Guide: Making Your Move Stress-Free Moving to a new home can be both exciting and daunting, particularly for seniors who may be facing unique challenges during the relocation process. Whether you’re downsizing, moving closer to family, or seeking a senior-friendly community, this comprehensive relocation guide is designed to help make your move a smooth and stress-free experience. From planning and […]
Utah Life How to Sew a Love Bug Pillow | In Memory of My Mom In memory of my mom who passed away a couple of years ago on Valentine’s Day, I made a Love Bug pillow using one of her iconic outfits. This quick and easy sewing project makes for the perfect handmade gift for someone you love or as a way to preserve the memory of someone you […]
moving Packing Tips from a Pro Organizer | How to Pack and Unpack a Home and Stay Organized I sat down with Kelly Miller, aka Organizer Extraordinaire with HomeFree Organizing, to get her tips for packing and unpacking a home. In this exclusive interview, Miller unveils her 1 2 3 Moving System to help you feel organized and less stressed when you move. 3 2 1 Packing Tips ⬇️ #3 – First, pack […]
Home Improvement DIY Master Bedroom Remodel on a Budget | How to Add an Accent Wall If you’re looking for a DIY home project that gives you the most bang for your buck adding an accent wall has to be at the top of the list. Whether you choose board and batten, beadboard, wallpaper, or a texture of your own design, an accent wall is a great way to add dimension […]
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Downsizing 9 Tips to Downsizing | What You Need to Know BEFORE You Downsize I helped four families downsize last year. They’re now all settled in their smaller homes after selling their overwhelmingly large homes. That being said, downsizing takes a considerable amount of planning and effort. Dan and Sandy Capell were among the families that downsized last year. They sold their spacious two-story 3,676 sq foot home on […]
Buying a Home Do I really need a home inspection?  Recently, I talked with Andy Torgerson of 360 Home Check about the different types of inspections for buyers and sellers.      Before buying or selling a home, it’s vital to have an inspection done to know the home’s condition.  Most homes have at least a few things come up on their inspection.      After either […]
Buying a Home 6 Steps to Building A New Home Most people don’t realize how much work and energy go into building a home. It requires numerous meetings and many decisions to ensure buyers get everything they want with their new home.      I recently took some first-time buyers to meet with Doug Darton of Woodside Homes to discuss building a home. First Builder Meeting  […]
Financing Miles’ Projection for Interest Rates . . . Will Mortgage Interest Rates Go Down? Rising mortgage interest rates are on everyone’s mind lately, so I sat down with Miles Pitcher from Superior Lending to chat about why rates are on the rise and what it means for home buyers.  It turns out there’s a lot more to mortgage interest rates than meets the eye!    Kathy Campbell I’m talking […]
Buying a Home Lowering Your Mortgage Payments: Insider Tips From a Mortgage Expert Kathy Campbell It is almost the end of the year. In the last few months, there have been substantial increases in interest rates causing house payments to also increase.  Today we’re talking to Miles Pitcher, owner of Superior Lending. Miles, can you share some tips for helping buyers lower their mortgage payment during these times […]
Buying a Home Should You Wait to Buy a House Until Interest Rates Go Down? Let’s talk about the thing that’s on everybody’s mind nowadays . . . interest rates.    When you are ready to buy a house, there is always the question of whether or not it makes sense for you to wait until interest rates go down. Fortunately, I’m seeing some buyers getting used to the interest […]
Market Update Utah Real Estate Market Update – Fall 2022 With the summer behind us, I wanted to update you on what’s happening with the market and what it means for you. July and August were the telling months of what the rising interest rates have done to our market. To give you a little insight . . . we’re having more active listings and […]
Selling Your Home 5 Things You Must Do To Stage Your Home Before You Put It On The Market When selling your home, there’s a lot to think about. From staging to pricing, it’s essential to do your research to ensure you get the best possible price for your home. Staging is one of the most critical aspects of selling your home and can make a big difference in how quickly your home sells […]
Financing Seller strategies when interest rates are high You may have heard the rumors that we are moving into a buyer’s market.  And it’s true!  But that doesn’t mean there aren’t some strategies you can use to help you stand out in the market and sell your home fast.  1. Buy down the buyer’s interest rate Reducing the price of a home by, […]
Financing Why you should still buy a home when interest rates are high In case you missed the memo, interest rates are quite a bit higher than during the last few years because of COVID.  It’s causing some worry for buyers and sellers.   Here are a few tips for buyers on how to make it through the real estate market in 2022 Don’t let interest rates dictate […]
Buying a Home The Surprising Future of Mortgage Interest Rates in Utah There are different predictions for different states in the nation for Mortgage Interest Rates in the coming months.  There are different predictions for different states in the nation for Mortgage Interest Rates in the coming months. Some say that rates will continue to rise, while others believe they will start to fall. No one can […]