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WHY 2015 IS THE YEAR TO BUY

WHY 2015 IS THE YEAR TO BUY by Paige Marsh

I recently listened to an online clip of a CNNMoney news report interviewing the Secretary of Housing & Urban Development. To sum the video up, monthly home rental fees are rising faster than wages across the country. With the increase in rents being charged, homeownership is becoming a more cost-effective option for Americans. Recent changes in some loan programs, like the reduction in mortgage insurance announced for FHA loans, are making way for more home ownership opportunities.
The Secretary confirmed that several years ago it was too easy to get a loan, and now lenders have overcompensated making it too hard to get a loan. The best example of this is the reminder that Ben Bernanke, the former head of the Federal Reserve, announced last fall that he had been denied a refinance loan for his current home.
Some loan programs are now being tweaked just a little to allow a bigger pool of
previously unqualified buyers to engage in home ownership. They are not trying to repeat the same mistakes of the past, but trying to make the conditions fair to all potential American homebuyers. These factors, along with the terrific interest rates we are enjoying at this time, make a powerful tool for potential homebuyers to use to purchase a home this year!

http://money.cnn.com/video/news/2015/02/02/romans-2015-year-to-buy-a-house.cnnmoney/index.html?iid=ob_hp_video&iid=obnetwork

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IMMEDIATELY SEE HOME PRICES

IMMEDIATELY SEE HOME PRICES by Paige Marsh

Have you ever driven by a home with a For Sale sign staked into the ground and wondered how much the Sellers are asking for it? If you are a potential homebuyer then it is safe to say this scenario has presented itself to you more than once or twice. However help has arrived!

There is a new App available to homebuyers that will give you the information on any MLS listed property/home by just simply being physically in front of the property. The information is immediate and accurate as the app is tied directly to the MLS. This will save you frustration from having to look up the address online later hoping that the information is up-to-date and accurate. (which is not always the case)

The app can be downloaded to any smartphone and is functional as long as you have your GPS locator on. The app will coordinate your location with the homes listed on the MLS and be able to tell you pertinent information about the home you are standing right in front of.

If you are interested in getting this free app, just text “UTHOME328“ to 32323 and you are seconds away from beginning your own independent neighborhood search. If you have any questions about this please contact a member of The Bird Team – Paige Marsh 435-531-9061 or Scott Bird 435-590-7106. Happy house hunting!

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Utah Ranks High As Improving Home Prices

Written by June Holder

According to the Utah Realtor forecast, the housing market for Utah appears to be coming back faster than other states. As a matter of fact, two national reports have ranked Utah among the top 10 for improvements in home price.

The Federal Hosing Finance Agency placed Utah as #8 among house-price appreciation. According to the study, the agency shows the Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac statewide home prices increased about 3% in the first quarter compared to last year at this same time.

During the first three months of this year, in comparison to last year—the increase was more than 2%. Southern Utah did exceptionally well, especially St George placing 12th highest.

As Short Sales and Foreclosures slowly diminish, Utah is still selling strong with 5.3% increases in prices being the highest in the country. With this data, we are finding that it is far cheaper to buy than to rent.

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